2020 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Owner's Manual

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The mechanical key can be used to
open the vehicle and hatch/trunk if
power to the vehicle is lost. See
Hatch (Trunk)023.
Convertible Shown, Coupe SimilarConvertible Shown, Coupe Similar
Press the button on the side to
remove the mechanical key. Never
pull the mechanical key out without
pressing the button.
This vehicle has a Keyless Access
system with pushbutton start. See
Ignition Positions 0165 for
information on starting the vehicle.
If it becomes difficult to turn the
mechanical key, inspect the
mechanical key blade for debris.

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Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
SeeRadio Frequency Statement
0 312.
If there is a decrease in the remote
key operating range:
. Check the distance. The remote
key may be too far from the
vehicle.
. Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
. Check the remote key battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
. If the remote key is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows
for vehicle entry when the remote
key is within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless
Access Operation” later in this
section.
The remote key functions may work
up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the
vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the remote key. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 09.
H:Press to lock both doors and
the fuel door. The turn signal
indicators may flash and/or the horn
may sound on the second press to
indicate locking. See “Remote Lock,
Unlock, Start” underVehicle
Personalization 0116.
Pressing
Hmay also arm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 026.
See Folding Mirrors 030.
I:Press to unlock the driver door
and the fuel door. Press again within
five seconds to unlock both doors.
When remotely unlocking the
vehicle at night, the headlamps and
taillamps may come on for about
30 seconds to light your approach to
the vehicle depending on the
settings. See Vehicle
Personalization 0116. The turn
signal indicators may flash to
indicate unlocking.
Pressing
Iwill disarm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 026.

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If equipped with remote window
operation, press
Iand hold for
three seconds to remotely open the
windows, if enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0116.
See Folding Mirrors 030.
S:Press twice to start the engine
from outside the vehicle using the
remote key. See Remote Vehicle
Start 015. The vehicle can not be
driven during a remote start. To
drive the vehicle, press the brake
pedal, then press ENGINE START/
STOP, with the remote key in the
vehicle.
7: Press and release to initiate
vehicle locator. The exterior lamps
flash and the horn chirps three
times. Press
7and hold for
approximately three seconds to
sound the panic alarm. The horn
sounds and the turn signal lamps
flash for 30 seconds, or until
7is
pressed again or the vehicle is
started.
D: Press twice to release the
hatch/trunk. The vehicle must be in
P (Park).
E: Press twice to release the
hood. The vehicle must be in
P (Park).
M: If equipped, press and release
K, then immediately press and hold
Mcontinuously to open the
convertible top all the way. The
vehicle must be off to operate the
convertible top. Release the button
to stop movement. This button will
only open the convertible top.
If equipped, press and release
Q
then immediately press and hold
Mto open the engine
compartment.
Convertible Top
. Do not try to start the vehicle
while using the remote key to
open the convertible top.
Release both the remote key
button and ENGINE START/
STOP and wait a few seconds
before starting the vehicle
normally.
Keyless Access Operation
This Keyless Access system allows
you to unlock and unlatch the doors
and hatch/trunk without removing
the remote key from your pocket,
purse, briefcase, etc. The remote
key must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the
trunk or door being opened.
A touchpad is located on the door
handle.
The Keyless Access system can be
programmed to unlock both doors
on the first door handle touchpad
press from the driver door. Keyless
Access can also be turned Off. See
Vehicle Personalization 0116.
If equipped with memory seats,
remote keys 1 and 2 are linked to
seating positions of memory 1 or 2.
See Memory Seats 050.
Keyless Unlocking
Press the door handle touchpad to
unlock and open the doors if the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft). See
Door Locks 017 and “Passive Door
Unlock” underVehicle
Personalization 0116.

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Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking
of Exterior Door Handles and
Trunk
If equipped, keyless unlocking of the
exterior door handles and trunk can
be disabled and enabled.
Disabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
QandKon the remote key at the
same time for approximately
three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash four times quickly to
indicate access is disabled. Using
any exterior handle to unlock the
doors or open the hood or hatch/
trunk will cause the turn signal
lamps to flash four times quickly,
indicating access is disabled.
If disabled, disarm the alarm system
before starting the vehicle. Disabling
Keyless Unlocking may also be
configured under Vehicle
Personalization.
Enabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
QandKon the remote key at the
same time for approximately
three seconds. The turn signal lamps will flash twice quickly to
indicate access is enabled. Enabling
Keyless Unlocking may also be
configured under Vehicle
Personalization.
Passive Locking
Keyless Access will lock several
seconds after all doors are closed if
the vehicle is off and at least one
remote key has been removed or
none remain in the vehicle.
The fuel door will also lock.
If other electronic devices interfere
with the remote key signal, the
vehicle may not detect the remote
key inside the vehicle. If passive
locking is enabled, the doors may
lock with the remote key inside the
vehicle. Do not leave the remote
key in an unattended vehicle.
If the vehicle is locked with a remote
key inside the vehicle, that remote
key will be disabled for starting the
vehicle and other keyless access
operations. To re-enable that remote
key, press any button on that
remote key. The remote key will
also be re-enabled when the vehicle
is started with another known
remote key, or when the vehicle is
unlocked.
To customize whether the doors
automatically lock when exiting the
vehicle, see
“Passive Door Lock”
under Vehicle Personalization
0 116.
If equipped with remote folding
mirrors, passive locking may fold
and unfold the mirrors. See Folding
Mirrors 030.
Temporary Disable of Passive
Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking
by pressing and holding
Kon the
interior door switch with a door open
for at least four seconds, or until
three chimes are heard. Passive
locking will then remain disabled
until the vehicle is turned on.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and a
remote key is left in the vehicle, the
horn will chirp three times after both
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see“Remote Left in Vehicle Alert”
under Vehicle Personalization
0 116.
Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on, with a door
open, and then all doors are closed,
the vehicle will check for remote
keys inside. If a remote key is not
detected, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) will display NO KEY
FOUND and the horn will chirp three
times. This occurs only once each
time the vehicle is driven. To turn on
or off, see Vehicle Personalization
0 116. Keyless Trunk Opening
Press the hatch/trunk release
touchpad to open the trunk if the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft).
Programming Remote Keys to
the Vehicle
Only remote keys programmed to
this vehicle will work. If a remote
key is lost or stolen, a replacement
can be purchased and programmed
through your dealer. When the
replacement remote key is
programmed to this vehicle, all
remaining remote keys must also be
reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen remote keys will no longer work
once the new remote key is
programmed.
Programming with Recognized
Remote Keys
A new key can be programmed to
the vehicle when there are two
recognized keys.
To program, the vehicle must be in
run and all remote keys, both
currently recognized and new, must
be with you.
1. Place the two recognized remote keys on the
passenger seat.
2. Scroll to the DIC menu to "Remote Key Learn" menu and
select.
The DIC displays READY FOR
REMOTE #3, 4, 5, ETC.

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3. Place the new remote key intothe backup pocket location.
4. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the remote key is
learned, the DIC display will
show that it is ready to program
the next remote key.
5. Remove the remote key from the backup location and press
KorQon the remote key.
To program additional remote
keys, repeat Steps 3–5.
When all additional remote
keys are programmed, press
and hold ENGINE START/ STOP for approximately
12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
Programming without Recognized
Remote Keys
If two currently recognized remote
keys are not available, see your
dealer to program new remote keys.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Remote Key Battery
For improved vehicle security, the
remote key is equipped with a
motion sensor. When starting the
vehicle, if the remote key has been
idle for a while, the DIC may display
KEY IN SLEEP MODE, MOVE KEY,
THEN START. Move the remote key
slightly and try starting the vehicle.
If the remote key battery is weak or
if there is interference with the
signal, the DIC may display NO
REMOTE DETECTED or NO
REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED
PLACE KEY IN KEY POCKET,
THEN START YOUR VEHICLE.
If this occurs, follow these steps:
1. Place the remote key in the cupholder with the mechanical
key end facing up.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake
pedal and ENGINE
START/STOP.
Replace the remote key battery
as soon as possible.

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Battery Replacement
{Warning
Never allow children to play with
the remote key. The remote key
contains a small battery, which
can be a choking hazard.
If swallowed, internal burns can
occur, resulting in severe injury or
death. Seek medical attention
immediately if a battery is
swallowed.
{Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not
touch metal surfaces on the
remote key when it has been
exposed to extreme heat. These
surfaces can be hot to the touch
at temperatures above 59 °C (138
°F).
Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the remote key. Static from your
body could damage the
remote key.
Caution
Always replace the battery with
the correct type. Replacing the
battery with an incorrect type
could potentially create a risk of
battery explosion. Dispose of
used batteries according to
instructions and local laws. Do
not attempt to burn, crush, or cut
the used battery, and avoid
exposing the battery to
environments with extremely low
air pressures or high
temperatures.
Replace the battery if the DIC
displays REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY.1. Press the button on the side of the remote key and pull the
mechanical key out. Never pull
the mechanical key out without
pressing the button.

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2. Use the mechanical key bladein the slot to remove the
battery cover by hand.
3. Remove the seal by pulling onthe tab to access the battery.
4. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
5. Insert the new battery, negative side facing down. Replace with
a CR2450 or equivalent
battery.
6. Replace the seal, pushing it into the groove around the
battery compartment.
7. Replace the battery cover by snapping it back into the
remote key.
Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows the engine to be
started from outside the vehicle.
S:This button on the remote key
is for remote start.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a
remote start. The rear window
defogger may come on during
remote start based on cold ambient conditions. The rear window
defogger indicator light does not
come on during remote start.
If equipped, the heated and
ventilated front seats may also
come on when the vehicle
personalization setting is enabled.
See
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 053.
If equipped with a remote start
heated steering wheel, it may come
on during a remote start. See
Heated Steering Wheel 087.
Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
may require a person using remote
start to have the vehicle in view.
Check local regulations for any
requirements.
If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not
use the remote start feature. The
vehicle may run out of fuel.
The remote key range may be
shorter while the vehicle is running.