2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C7 radio controls

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1–4 Shift Message (Manual
Transmission)
On vehicles with a manual
transmission, when this DIC
message is displayed, the
transmission can only shift from
1 (First) to 4 (Fourth).
For more information about shifting
for the best fuel economy, see
Manual Transmission0186.
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system,
and voice or speech recognition.
It also includes information on
settings.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering
wheel controls. See "Steering
Wheel Controls" in the infotainment
manual.
Cruise Control
1:Press to turn cruise control on
or off. A white indicator comes on in
the instrument cluster when cruise
is turned on.
RES/+ : If there is a set speed in
memory, press briefly to resume to
that speed or press and hold to
accelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.
SET/– :Press briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control.
If cruise control is already active,
use to decrease vehicle speed.

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Oil Pressure :Shows the current oil
pressure in either kilopascal (kPa) or
in pounds per square inch (psi).
Battery Voltage : Shows the
current battery voltage.
Transmission Fluid
Temperature : Shows the
temperature of the transmission fluid
in either degrees Celsius (°C) or
degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Tire Temperature : Shows tire
temperature status as either Cold,
Warm, or Hot. Warm is typical for
normal driving while Hot is typical
for aggressive driving. Unknown
may be displayed if tire temperature
information is unavailable.
eLSD and Wheel Slip : Displays
when the Electronic Limited-Slip
Differential (eLSD) is active and
intervening with the vehicle’s normal
operation. The display also displays
slip percentage in a range of low,
medium, and high.
See Limited-Slip Differential
(Stingray without Z51 Only) 0200 or
Limited-Slip Differential (Z06, Grand
Sport, and Stingray with Z51) 0200. Audio
While the audio app is open, use
w
orxto change the radio station or
seek to the next or previous track,
depending on the current audio
source. Press SEL to enter the
Audio menu. In the Audio menu
browse for music, select from the
favorites, or change the audio
source.
Phone
Press SEL to enter the Phone
menu. In the Phone menu, if there is
no active phone call, view recent
calls, or scroll through contacts.
If there is an active call, mute or
unmute the phone or switch to
handset or hands-free operation.
Navigation
If equipped, press SEL to enter the
Navigation menu. Displays a map or
turn by turn directions. If there is no
active route, press
pto resume the
last route and turn the voice
prompts on/off. If there is an active route, press SEL to cancel route
guidance or turn the voice prompts
on/off.
Options
Press SEL to enter the Options
menu. Use
worxto scroll
through items in the Options menu.
Units : Press
pwhile Units is
displayed to enter the Units menu.
Choose US or Metric units by
pressing SEL while the desired item
is highlighted.
Display Theme : Press
pto enter
the Display Theme menu. Select
from Link to Drive Mode, Track,
Sport, or Tour for the cluster theme.
Head-up Display (HUD) Rotation :
This feature allows for adjusting the
angle of the HUD image. Press
p
on the steering wheel controls while
Head-up Display Rotation is
highlighted to enter Adjust Mode.
Press
worxto adjust the angle of
the HUD display. Press SEL to

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If the word ON or the on symbol is
lit on the passenger airbag status
indicator, it means that the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag is
allowed to inflate.
If the word OFF or the off symbol is
lit on the airbag status indicator, it
means that the passenger sensing
system has turned off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, or if there
are no lights at all, there may be a
problem with the lights or the
passenger sensing system. See
your dealer for service.
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light ever
comes on and stays on, it means
that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others,
have the vehicle serviced right
away. SeeAirbag Readiness
Light 0108 for more information,
including important safety
information.
Charging System Light
The charging system light comes on
briefly when the ignition is turned
on, but the engine is not running, as
a check to show the light is working.
The light turns off when the engine
is started. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the light stays on, or comes on
while driving, there may be a
problem with the electrical charging
system. Have it checked by your
dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
When this light comes on, the Driver
Information Center (DIC) also
displays a message.
If a short distance must be driven
with the light on, be sure to turn off
all accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
This light is part of the vehicle’s
emission control on-board
diagnostic system. If this light is on
while the engine is running, a
malfunction has been detected and
the vehicle may require service. The
light should come on to show that it
is working when the ignition is in
Service Mode. See Ignition
Positions 0175.
Malfunctions are often indicated by
the system before any problem is
noticeable. Being aware of the light
and seeking service promptly when
it comes on may prevent damage.

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Caution
If you try to use the HUD image
as a parking aid, you may
misjudge the distance and
damage your vehicle. Do not use
the HUD image as a parking aid.
The HUD information can be
displayed in various languages. The
speedometer reading and other
numerical values can be displayed
in either English or metric units.
The language selection is changed
through the radio and the units of
measurement is changed through
the instrument cluster. See Vehicle
Personalization 0124 and“Settings”
under Instrument Cluster 099.
The HUD may display different
alerts and information for vehicles
equipped with these features:
. Speedometer
. Tachometer
. Manual Transmission Gear (If
Equipped) .
Manual Paddle Shift Gear
Indicator (If Equipped)
These displays on the HUD are
for use when using the manual
paddle shift controls to shift the
transmission. See “Manual
Paddle Shift” inManual Mode
0 183.
. Shift Light
This light is used for
performance driving to indicate
that the vehicle's best
performance level has been
reached to shift the transmission
into the next higher gear. An
arrow pointing up will light up on
the display just prior to reaching
the engine fuel cut-off mode.
. G-Force Gauge
. Audio Information
. Upcoming Maneuver from
OnBoard Navigation
. Upcoming Maneuver from
OnStar
. Incoming Call
The HUD control is to the left of the
steering wheel on the instrument
panel.
To adjust the HUD image so that
items are properly displayed:
1. Adjust the driver seat.
2. Start the engine.
3. Adjust the following HUD settings as needed.
$:Press down or lift up to adjust
the vertical position of the HUD
image in the windshield.
!: Press to select the display
view. Each press will cause the
display view to change to the next
view. If vehicle messages are
displayed, pressing the DIC select

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Metric
English
Track : Displays the vehicle speed,
a linear tachometer, gear position,
shift lights, and G-Force meter.
Metric
English
Timing : Displays a linear
tachometer, gear position, shift
lights, and performance or lap timer.
The performance or lap timer
content displayed depends on which
feature is currently in use in the
instrument cluster. See Instrument
Cluster 099.
Interrupts
The interrupt information temporarily
displays in any HUD view. Once
displayed, HUD returns to the
previous HUD view. Interrupts may
include:
. Audio Information
. Navigation Turn-by-Turn
Information
. Incoming Call Information
. Vehicle AlertsMetric
English
Audio : May display when a new
source, radio station, or media type
is selected.
Metric

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at a reduced speed while this
message is on, but maximum
acceleration and speed may be
reduced. Anytime this message
stays on, or displays repeatedly, the
vehicle should be taken to your
dealer for service as soon as
possible.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO
XXX KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the
vehicle speed has been limited to
the speed displayed. The limited
speed is a protection for various
propulsion and vehicle systems,
such as lubrication, thermal,
suspension, or tires.
Vehicle
Personalization
Use the audio system controls to
access the personalization menus
for customizing vehicle features.
The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
Infotainment System Audio
System Controls
To access the
personalization menu:1. Touch SETTINGS on the Home Page on the infotainment
display.
2. Touch the desired feature to display a list of available
options.
3. Touch to select the desired feature setting.
4. Press
oBACK on the center
stack or touch Back on the
infotainment display to return to
the previous menu. Personalization Menus
The following list of menu items may
be available:
.
Time and Date
. Driving Mode
. Language
. Valet Mode
. Radio
. Vehicle
. Bluetooth
. Apple CarPlay
. Android Auto
. Voice
. Display
. Rear Camera
. Return to Factory Settings
. Software Information
. Wi-Fi
Each menu is detailed in the
following information.

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Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. See
Clock096.
Driving Mode
Select and the following may
display:
.
Engine Sound Management
. Steering
Engine Sound Management
This allows the Engine Sound
Management feature to be set
independent of the Driver Mode
Selector. See Track Events and
Competitive Driving 0157.
Select Auto (Mode Selector) or
Stealth, Tour, Sport, or Track.
Steering
This allows the Steering feature to
be turned on or off.
Select Auto (Mode Selector), Tour,
Sport, or Track.
Language
Select Language, then select from
the available language(s). The selected language will display
on the system, and voice
recognition will reflect the selected
language.
Valet Mode
This will lock the infotainment
system and steering wheel controls.
It may also limit access to vehicle
storage locations.
To enable Valet Mode:
1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
2. Select Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Touch LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or
unlock the system. Touch Back to
go back to the previous menu.
Radio
Select and the following may
display:
. Manage Favorites
. Number of Favorites Shown
. Audible Touch Feedback
. Bose Audio Pilot .
Maximum Start Up Volume
Manage Favorites
This allows favorites to be edited.
See “Manage Favorites” in
“Settings” under“Radio” in the
infotainment manual.
Number of Favorites Shown
Touch to set the number of favorites
to display.
Select the desired number or select
Auto and the infotainment system
will automatically adjust the number
of favorites shown.
Audible Touch Feedback
This allows Audible Touch
Feedback to be turned on or off.
Select Off or On.
Bose Audio Pilot
This feature adjusts the volume
based on the noise in the vehicle.
See “Bose AudioPilot Noise
Compensation Technology” under
“Infotainment System Settings” in
the infotainment manual.
Select Off or On.

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Select Auto, Day, or Night.
Calibrate Touchscreen
Select to calibrate the touchscreen,
then follow the prompts.
Turn Display Off
Select to turn the display off. Touch
anywhere on the infotainment
display or press any controls on the
radio center stack to turn the
display on.
Rear Camera
Select and the following may
display:
.Guidance Lines
Guidance Lines
Select to turn Off or On. See
“Guidance Lines” inAssistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
0 204.
Return to Factory Settings
Select and the following may
display:
.
Restore Vehicle Settings
. Clear All Private Data .
Restore Radio Settings
Restore Vehicle Settings
This allows selection of restoring
vehicle settings.
Select Restore or Cancel.
Clear All Private Data
This allows selection to clear all
private information from the vehicle.
Select Delete or Cancel.
Restore Radio Settings
This allows selection to restore
radio settings.
Select Restore or Cancel.
Software Information
Select to view the infotainment
system current software information.
Wi-Fi
Select and the following may
display:
. Wi-Fi
. Manage Wi-Fi Networks Wi-Fi
This feature allows Wi-Fi networks
to be turned off or on.
Select Off or On.
Manage Wi-Fi Networks
Select to manage Wi-Fi networks.
Wi-Fi must be on for this feature to
be accessed.