2019 CHEVROLET CORVETTE warning

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permanent injuries or even
death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle
whenever leaving it.
. Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
the vehicle. Locking the
doors can help prevent this
from happening.
To lock or unlock from the outside,
press
QorKon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
1. Door Handle Sensor
2. Power Door Lock Switch
3. Door Latch Button
For Keyless Access, hold the RKE
transmitter within 1 m (3 ft) of the
door handle. Grip and press the
door handle sensor (1) to open. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 027. When the
passenger door is opened first, the
driver door will also unlock. To
program this feature, see Vehicle
Personalization 0128.
To lock or unlock from the inside,
use the power door lock switch (2).
See Power Door Locks 036. To open a door from the inside,
press the door latch button (3).
Loss of Vehicle Electrical Power
If the vehicle has lost battery power,
open the doors manually.
From Inside the Vehicle
Pull the driver door release handle.

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Lockout Protection
If the ignition is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY and the power door
lock switch is pressed with the
driver door open, all the doors will
lock and only the driver door will
unlock.
If the vehicle is off and locking is
requested while a door is open,
when all doors are closed the
vehicle will check for RKE
transmitters inside. If an RKE
transmitter is detected and the
number of RKE transmitters inside
has not reduced, the driver door will
unlock and the horn will chirp three
times.Lockout Protection can be manually
overridden with the driver door open
by pressing and holdingQon the
power door lock switch.
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is
turned on and the vehicle is off, the
driver door is open, and locking is
requested, all the doors will lock and
the driver door will remain open.
Press the button again to lock the
driver door. The Unlocked Door
Anti-Lockout feature can be turned
on or off. See Vehicle
Personalization 0128.
Doors
Hatch (Trunk)
{Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate, hatch/trunk open, or with
any objects that pass through the
seal between the body and the
hatch/trunk or liftgate. Engine
exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or hatch/trunk open:
. Close all of the windows.
. Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
. Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air
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and set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems”
in the Index.
. If the vehicle is equipped
with a power liftgate, disable
the power liftgate function.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust 0186.
Hatch/Trunk Release
For automatic transmissions, the
vehicle must be in P (Park).
For manual transmissions, the
vehicle must be off or stationary
with the parking brake set. See
Electric Parking Brake 0195.
{Warning
When opening or closing the
hatch/trunk, keep hands away
from the closure area. You or
others could be injured.
{Warning
The ZR1 has a small amount of
space between the hatch/trunk lid
and the rear adjustable
performance wing. To help avoid
potential injury from pinching, use
one hand to raise the hatch/trunk
lid enough to clear the wing, and
use the other hand to fully open
the hatch/trunk lid. To release the hatch/trunk:
.
Press}.
. Press and hold
Mon the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System 026.

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needs service. If the engine does
start, the first transmitter may be
faulty. See your dealer or have a
new RKE transmitter programmed to
the vehicle.
The immobilizer system can learn
new or replacement RKE
transmitters. Up to eight RKE
transmitters can be programmed for
the vehicle. To program additional
transmitters, see“Programming
Transmitters to the Vehicle” under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 027.
Do not leave the transmitter or
device that disarms or deactivates
the theft-deterrent system in the
vehicle.Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.
Power Mirrors
To adjust the mirrors: 1. Press L (Left) or R (Right) to select a mirror.
2. Press the control pad to adjust the mirror.
3. Return the switch to the center to deselect the mirror.
If the vehicle has the memory
feature, a preferred mirror position
can be stored. See Memory Seats
0 60.

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Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming
reduces the glare of headlamps
from behind. The dimming feature
comes on when the vehicle is
started.
Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter in a vehicle with
children. When there are children
in the rear seat, use the window
lockout switch to prevent
operation of the windows. See
Keys025.

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Power windows work when the
vehicle is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0183.
Using the window switch, press to
open or pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily
disabled if they are used repeatedly
within a short time.
Window Express Movement
All windows can be opened without
holding the window switch. Press
the switch down fully and quickly
release to express open the
window.
If equipped, pull the window switch
up fully and quickly release to
express close the window.
Briefly press or pull the window
switch in the same direction to stop
that window’s express movement.
Window Automatic Reversal
System
The express-close feature will
reverse window movement if it
comes in contact with an object.
Extreme cold or ice could cause the
window to auto-reverse. The
window will operate normally after
the object or condition is removed.
Automatic Reversal System
Override
{Warning
If automatic reversal system
override is active, the window will
not reverse automatically. You or
others could be injured and the
window could be damaged.
Before using automatic reversal
system override, make sure that
all people and obstructions are
clear of the window path.
When the engine is on, override the
automatic reversal system by pulling
and holding the window switch if
conditions prevent it from closing.
Programming the Power
Windows
Programming may be necessary if
the vehicle's battery has been
disconnected or discharged. If the
window will not express close,
program each express-close
window: 1. Close all doors.
2. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ ACCESSORY.
3. Partially open the window to be programmed. Then close it and
continue to pull the switch
briefly after the window has
fully closed.
4. Open the window and continue to press the switch briefly after
the window has fully opened.
Window Operation with
Convertible Top
Windows automatically lower fully
when the convertible top is lowered
or raised. See Convertible Top 052.

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Removing the Roof Panel
{Warning
Do not remove a roof panel while
the vehicle is moving. The panel
could fall into the vehicle and
strike an occupant and cause you
to lose control. It could also fly off
and strike another vehicle.
Remove the roof panel only when
the vehicle is parked.
It may be necessary to have help
removing the roof panel.
To remove: 1. Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park) or a manual
transmission into 1 (First) or
R (Reverse).
2. Turn the ignition off and set the parking brake.
3. Lower both sun visors.
4. Open the rear hatch/trunk and remove any items that may
interfere with proper storage of
the roof panel. 5. Lower the windows.
There are two release handles
on the front and one release
handle on the rear of the roof
panel.
6. To unlock the front releasehandles, pull them outward,
turning fully.
7. Press the button on the front ofthe rear release handle to
unlock it. The latch lever
will open.
8. Stand on one side of the vehicle, and if necessary, have
someone stand on the other
side. Together, carefully lift the
front edge of the roof panel up
and forward. Avoid dropping
the rear edge downward.
9. When the roof panel is loose, grasp it as close to the center
as possible and lift it away from
the vehicle.

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Storing the Roof Panel
{Warning
If a roof panel is not stored
properly, it could be thrown about
the vehicle in a crash or sudden
maneuver. People in the vehicle
could be injured. Always use the
stowage receivers.
Caution
Dirt, dust, or other contaminants
on the removable roof panel or
cargo shade could cause damage
to the finish of the roof panel if it
is stored under the shade.
Remove the cargo shade when
storing the roof in the rear
compartment.
1. Turn the roof panel so that the front edge of the panel is facing
the front of the vehicle.
2. Insert the front of the roof panelso that the indents lay on top of
the receivers.
3. Line up the rear roof panel pinsso that they drop into the
receivers on the back of the
storage area.
4. Press down firmly to seat the pins in the rear receivers.
Installing the Roof Panel
{Warning
An improperly attached roof panel
may fall into or fly off the vehicle.
You or others could be injured.
After installing the roof panel,
always check that it is firmly
attached by pushing up on the
underside of the panel. Check
now and then to be sure the roof
panel is firmly in place.
Caution
Installing the roof with the release
handles in the closed position
could cause damage to the
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