2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE center console

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worx:Press to move up or
down in a list.
oorp: Pressoto open
application menus on the left.
Press
pto open interaction menus
on the right.
SEL : Press to open a menu or
select a menu item. Press and hold
to reset values on certain screens.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
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Curb View Camera
If equipped, a view of the area in
front of the vehicle displays to aid
with parking and low-speed
maneuvers.
See "Curb View Camera" under
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0208.
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC displays a view of
the area behind the vehicle on the
infotainment display when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to
aid with parking and low-speed
backing maneuvers.
See
Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0208.
Power Outlets
Use the accessory power outlet to
plug in electrical equipment, such as
a cell phone or MP3 player.
There are three accessory power
outlets:
.
Inside the center console
storage compartment.
. In front of the cupholder.
. In the rear compartment.
Lift the cover to access and replace
when not in use.
See Power Outlets 099.
Universal Remote System
This system, if equipped, provides a
way to replace up to three remote
control transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door
openers, security systems, and
home automation devices.
Read the instructions completely
before attempting to program the
Universal Remote system. Because
of the steps involved, it may be
helpful to have another person
available to assist you with
programming the Universal Remote
system.

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SeeUniversal Remote System
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Roof Panel
If equipped with a removable roof
panel, there are three release
handles. Two are at the front of the
roof panel and one is at the rear of
the roof panel. See “Removing the
Roof Panel” underRoof Panel 048.
Help may be needed to remove the
roof panel. Always store the roof
panel properly in the rear storage
compartment.
For more information:
. See “Storing the Roof Panel”
under Roof Panel 048.
. See “Installing the Roof Panel”
under Roof Panel 048.
Convertible
If equipped, the convertible top can
be automatically opened and
closed. For step-by-step
instructions, see Convertible Top
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Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system turns
on automatically every time the
vehicle is started.
StabiliTrak is a computer controlled
system that helps the driver
maintain directional control of the
vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
This is accomplished by selectively
applying any one of the vehicle’s
brakes. The system turns on
automatically every time the vehicle
is started.
.
To turn off TCS, press and
release
gon the center console.
iilluminates in the instrument
cluster.
. To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak, press and hold
g,
until the Traction Off light
iand the StabiliTrak OFF light
g
illuminate in the instrument
cluster.
. Press and release
gagain to
turn on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0196.
The vehicle has Driver Mode
Control and may have Competitive
Driving Mode. See Driver Mode
Control 0198 andCompetitive
Driving Mode 0201.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,

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Storage
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 92
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . . 92
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . 94
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Cargo Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Storage
Compartments
{Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in storage compartments.
In a crash, these objects may
cause the cover to open and
could result in injury.
Instrument Panel Storage
PressQSCREEN and hold to open
and access the storage behind it. There is a USB port in the upper left
corner. See
“Audio Players” in the
infotainment manual.
Press and hold SCREEN
Rto
close.
The storage area cannot be
operated when Valet Mode,
if equipped, is enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0126.
Keep the storage area closed when
not in use.
Glove Box

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With the convertible top up, the
trunk partition can be unsnapped
and laid flat to increase trunk cargo
space.
Center Console Storage
Caution
The area inside the console can
get hot. Do not store items that
can be damaged by heat.
To open, press the button on the
driver side.
Depending on the options, there
may be two USB ports and an
accessory outlet inside. SeePower
Outlets 099 and “Audio Players” in
the infotainment manual.
Additional Storage
Features
Cargo Cover
If equipped, the cargo cover
provides hidden storage in the rear
area of the vehicle. The cover also
blocks glare from the removable
roof panel when it is stored in the
rear compartment.
The cargo cover has two pieces: a
flat and an L-shaped piece.
Attaching the Flat Cargo Cover

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Date
To set the date:1. Touch SETTINGS, then touch Time and Date.
2. Touch Set Date, then touch
RorQto increase or
decrease month, day, or year.
3. Touch
}to go back to the
previous menu.
Auto Set
When on, the time and date will
automatically update.
Auto set requires an active OnStar
service plan.
To set auto set: 1. Touch SETTINGS, then touch Time and Date.
2. Touch Set Time or Set Date.
3. Touch Auto Set, then select On-Cell Network or Off-Manual
to manually set the time
and date.
4. Touch
}to go back to the
previous menu. If auto set is on, the time displayed
on the clock may not update
immediately when driving into a new
time zone.
Clock Display
When on, the digital clock will show
on the infotainment display.
To set the clock display:
1. Touch SETTINGS, then touch Time and Date.
2. Touch Clock Display, then select Off or On.
3. Touch
}to go back to the
previous menu.
Power Outlets
Use the accessory power outlet to
plug in electrical equipment, such as
a cell phone or MP3 player.
There are three accessory power
outlets:
. In front of the cupholder. Open
the door compartment to access.
. Inside the center console
storage compartment. .
In the rear compartment.
Lift the cover to access and replace
when not in use.
The power outlets in front of the
cupholder and inside the center
console storage compartment are
powered when the ignition is on or
in ACC/ACCESSORY, or until the
driver door is opened within
10 minutes of turning off the vehicle.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0182.
The rear compartment power outlet
is powered at all times. The
vehicle’s battery may run down if
the power outlet is used while the
ignition is off. Use this power outlet
for plugging in the battery
maintainer, if equipped.
{Warning
Power is always supplied to the
trunk outlet. Do not leave
electrical equipment plugged in
when the vehicle is not in use
because the vehicle could catch
fire and cause injury or death.

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Reconfigurable Instrument
Cluster
There are four instrument cluster
display configurations to choose
from: Link to Drive Mode, Sport,
Track, and Tour. The style of the
center of the instrument cluster will
change depending on the theme
selected. If Link to Drive Mode is
chosen, the cluster configuration will
change to match the setting on the
driver mode control on the console.
SeeDriver Mode Control 0198.
If Weather or Eco are selected with
the driver mode control, the cluster
will display the Tour theme.
Sport
Includes a circular tachometer
centered in the display. The DIC is
contained within the tachometer ring. Additionally, there are two
configurable pocket gauges in the
lower left and right corners.
Track
Includes an asymmetric tachometer
with prominent red-line markings
and a lap timer that shows the
current, previous, and best lap.
Tour Includes a partial tachometer ring.
The DIC is contained within the
tachometer ring. There is also an
area used to display icons or
images for the DIC or phone
contacts.
The instrument cluster display
configuration is selected through the
cluster menu. See
“Settings”under
“Cluster Menu” following.
Cluster Menu
There is an interactive display area
in the center of the instrument
cluster.

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Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
The knob for this feature is on the
left side of the instrument panel.
Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to brighten or dim
the instrument panel lights at night.
Turn the knob completely clockwise
to turn on the interior lights.
Courtesy Lamps
When any door or the hatch/trunk is
opened, the interior lamps will
come on.The hatch/trunk lamps only come on
when the rear compartment is
opened.
To turn the courtesy lamps on or off,
turn the instrument panel brightness
knob completely clockwise or
counterclockwise.
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are in the
overhead console. The lamps go on
when a door is opened. When the
doors are closed, press the lamp
buttons to turn on each lamp.
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
Some exterior lamps turn on briefly
at night, or in areas with limited
lighting, when
Kis pressed on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. When the driver door is
opened, all control lights, Driver
Information Center (DIC) lights, and
door pocket lights turn on. After
about 30 seconds the exterior lamps
turn off, and then the dome and
remaining interior lamps dim to off.
Entry lighting can be disabled
manually by turning the ignition to
on or ACC/ACCESSORY, or by
pressing
Qon the RKE transmitter.
This feature can be changed. See
“Vehicle Locator Lights” under
Vehicle Personalization 0126.
Exit Lighting
Some exterior lamps come on at
night, or in areas with limited
lighting, when the driver door is
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2. Turn the engine off and wait15 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
Drive the vehicle. If
dcomes on
and stays on, the vehicle may need
more time to diagnose the problem.
If the condition persists, see your
dealer.
Turning the Systems Off
and On
The TCS/StabiliTrak button is on the
center console.
Caution
Do not repeatedly brake or
accelerate heavily when TCS is
off. The vehicle driveline could be
damaged.
To turn off only TCS, press and
release
g. The Traction Off lighti
illuminates in the instrument cluster.
To turn TCS on again, press and
release
g. The Traction Off lighti
displayed in the instrument cluster
will turn off.
If TCS is limiting wheel spin when
g
is pressed, the system will not turn
off until the wheels stop spinning.
To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak,
press and hold
guntil the Traction
Off light
iand StabiliTrak OFF light
gilluminate and stay on in the
instrument cluster. To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on
again, press and release
g. The
Traction Off light
iand StabiliTrak
OFF light
gin the instrument cluster
turn off.
If the Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) system is malfunctioning
and the DIC displays SERVICE
TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM,
StabiliTrak will be affected as
follows:
. StabiliTrak cannot be turned off
by the driver.
. If StabiliTrak is off, it will be
turned on automatically.
. Competitive Driving Mode or
Performance Traction
Management is unavailable.
. StabiliTrak will feel different in
aiding and maintaining
directional control.
Adding accessories can affect the
vehicle performance. See
Accessories and Modifications
0 217.