2020 CHEVROLET CORVETTE display

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{Warning
To prevent exhaust gases from
entering the vehicle and heat from
damaging the vehicle, the engine
cover and all fluid fill plugs must
be secured before closing the
tonneau cover (convertible only)
and operating the vehicle. Make
sure all bolts are torqued to GM
specifications.
Running the Vehicle
While Parked
It is better not to park with the
engine running.
If the vehicle is left with the engine
running, follow the proper steps to
be sure the vehicle will not move.
SeeShifting Into Park 0168 and
Engine Exhaust 0170.
Dual Clutch
Transmission
This vehicle is equipped with a dual
clutch transmission that contains an
integrated rear differential. The dual
clutch transmission provides an
extremely connected feel due to the
direct connection between the
engine and gear box. This
arrangement provides very fast shift
times for maximum performance.
Automatic driving mode is selected
by pulling D on the transmission
range selection panel and provides
fully automatic shifting operation which can be further refined using
driver mode control. Upshifts may
be delayed regardless of mode
selection or ambient temperature
until the engine is warmed up.
Manual operation can also be
selected. See Manual Mode later in
this section.
This transmission is electronically
controlled. The shift switches are on
the center console. The selected
gear position will illuminate red on
the shift switch, while all others will
display in white. The indicator on
the shift switch may flash if the shift
is not immediate or if the gear is not
fully engaged. This may occur in
very cold conditions or when Double
Paddle Declutch is used.
The transmission does not operate
when the vehicle is off.
If the vehicle is in ACC/
ACCESSORY, the transmission can
be shifted into P (Park).
If ENGINE START/STOP is pressed
twice while at a relatively high
speed, the engine will turn off and
the transmission will automatically

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Caution
A transmission hot message may
display if the transmission fluid is
too hot. Driving under this
condition can damage the vehicle.
Stop and idle the engine to cool
the transmission fluid. This
message clears when the
transmission fluid has cooled
sufficiently.
D : This position is for normal
driving. If more power is needed for
passing, press the accelerator
pedal.
If the vehicle is shifted into D (Drive)
while the speed is too high, the
transmission will get ready to
engage D (Drive). Reduce the
vehicle speed, then the
transmission will engage D (Drive).
To shift into D (Drive):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Pull the D (Drive) switch on the center console. To shift out of D (Drive):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
Downshifting the transmission in
slippery road conditions could result
in skidding. See “Skidding”under
Loss of Control 0150.
The transmission can be shifted like
a manual transmission using the
paddle shift controls while in D
(Drive). See Manual Mode 0174.
Caution
Spinning the tires or holding the
vehicle in one place on a hill
using only the accelerator pedal
may damage the transmission.
The repair will not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. If the vehicle
is stuck, do not spin the tires.
When stopping on a hill, use the
brakes to hold the vehicle in
place.
Manual Mode
Manual Paddle Shift
With the transmission in D (Drive),
press the M (Manual Mode) switch
on the center console to enter
Manual Mode. Use the paddles on
the steering wheel to manually
upshift or downshift the
transmission. The right + (plus)
paddle upshifts, and the left
−(minus) paddle downshifts.
When using the Manual Paddle
Shift feature, the current gear will be
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or the Head-Up Display (HUD),
if equipped. SeeHead-Up Display
(HUD) 0110.
When accelerating the vehicle from
a stop in snowy and icy conditions,
shifting to 2 (Second) gear, when
available, will allow the vehicle to
gain more traction.
The Manual Paddle Shift system
can be deactivated by pulling the
D (Drive) switch on the center
console.
With the transmission in D (Drive),
pull the right + paddle or the left
− paddle to place the transmission
in Temporary Manual Paddle
Shift mode.
To exit Temporary Manual Paddle
Shift mode do one of the following:
. Hold the + paddle for more than
one second.
. Drive at a steady speed without
manual shifts or aggressive
cornering for more than
six seconds.
. Bring the vehicle to a stop. While the Manual Paddle Shift
feature is active, the transmission
will automatically downshift through
the gears as the vehicle slows. The
transmission will select 1 (First) gear
as the vehicle stops. From a stop,
the vehicle will start from and hold
1 (First) gear unless Manual Paddle
Shifts are used to shift into a
different gear, or D (Drive) is
selected.
To cause the transmission to
downshift to the lowest gear
possible for the vehicle speed, in
Manual Paddle Shift or Temporary
Manual Paddle Shift mode:
.
Pull and briefly hold the
−paddle. If the paddle continues
to be held as the vehicle slows,
downshifts will continue as
vehicle speed allows.
The Manual Paddle Shift system will
not allow an upshift or a downshift if
vehicle speed is too fast or too slow,
nor will it allow a start from any gear
other than 1 (First) gear.
When in Manual Paddle Shift mode,
if upshifting does not occur when
needed, vehicle speed will be limited to protect the engine. When
in Temporary Manual Paddle Shift
mode, the transmission will
automatically upshift if the
accelerator pedal is pressed all the
way to the floor.
Manual Paddle Shift can be used
with cruise control. See
Cruise
Control 0196.
The vehicle speeds required for
Manual Paddle Shift upshifts
depend on several vehicle inputs,
which will vary the allowed upshift
speed by a few km/h (mph).
To prevent damage to the
powertrain, Manual Paddle
downshifts to a lower gear cannot
be done above certain speeds.

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The system has aYElectric
Parking Brake light, and a
8Service
Parking Brake light. See Electric
Parking Brake Light 0104 and
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
0 105.
Before leaving the vehicle, check for
the
Ylight to ensure that the
parking brake is applied.
EPB Apply
To apply the EPB:
1. Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop.
2. Press the EPB switch momentarily.
The
Ylight will flash and then stay
on once the EPB is fully applied.
If the
Ylight flashes continuously,
then the EPB is only partially
applied or there is a problem with
the EPB. A DIC message will
display. Release the EPB and try to
apply it again. If the light does not
come on, or keeps flashing, have the vehicle serviced. Do not drive
the vehicle if the
Ylight is flashing.
See your dealer.
If the
8light is on, press the EPB
switch and hold it. Continue to hold
the switch until the
Ylight remains
on. If the
8light remains on, see
your dealer.
If the EPB is applied while the
vehicle is moving, the vehicle will
decelerate as long as the switch is
pressed. If the switch is pressed
until the vehicle comes to a stop,
the EPB will remain applied.
The vehicle may automatically apply
the EPB in some situations when
the vehicle is not moving. This is
normal, and is done to periodically
check the correct operation of the
EPB system.
If the EPB fails to apply, block the
rear wheels to prevent vehicle
movement.
EPB Release
To release the EPB: 1. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/
ACCESSORY.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Press the EPB switch momentarily.
The EPB is released when the
Y
light is off.
If the
8light is on, release the EPB
by pressing and holding the EPB
switch. Continue to hold the switch
until the
Ylight is off. If either light
stays on after release is attempted,
see your dealer.
Caution
Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the brake system
and cause premature wear or
damage to brake system parts.
Make sure that the parking brake
is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.

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Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The vehicle has a Traction Control
System (TCS) and a StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system. These systems help limit
wheel spin and assist the driver in
maintaining control, especially on
slippery road conditions.
TCS activates if it senses that the
rear wheels are spinning too much
or are beginning to lose traction.
When this happens, TCS applies
the brakes to the spinning wheel
and reduces engine power (by
closing the throttle and managing
engine spark) to limit wheel spin.
StabiliTrak/ESC activates when the
vehicle senses a difference between
the intended path and the direction
the vehicle is actually traveling.
StabiliTrak/ESC selectively applies
braking pressure to any one of thevehicle wheel brakes to assist the
driver in keeping the vehicle on the
intended path.
If cruise control is being used when
TCS begins to limit wheel spin, the
cruise control will automatically
disengage. Cruise control may be
reengaged when road conditions
allow. See
Cruise Control 0196.
If the driver disables TCS, cruise
control will disengage. Cruise
control will also be disabled if
Performance Traction Management
(PTM) is selected, or if StabiliTrak is
turned off.
Both systems come on
automatically when the vehicle is
started and begins to move. The
systems may be heard or felt while
they are operating or while
performing diagnostic checks. This
is normal and does not mean there
is a problem with the vehicle.
It is recommended to leave both
systems on for normal driving
conditions, but it may be necessary
to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See
If the Vehicle Is Stuck 0159
and “Turning the Systems Off and
On” later in this section.
The indicator light for both systems
is in the instrument cluster. This
light will:
.
Flash when TCS is limiting
wheel spin
. Flash when StabiliTrak/ESC is
activated
. Flash when ABS is active
. Turn on and stay on when either
system is not working
If either system fails to turn on or to
activate, a message displays in the
Driver Information Center (DIC), and
dcomes on and stays on to
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maintaining control. The vehicle is
safe to drive, but driving should be
adjusted accordingly.
If
dcomes on and stays on:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 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/ESC 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/
ESC, press and hold
guntil the
Traction Off light
iand StabiliTrak/
ESC OFF light
gilluminate and stay
on in the instrument cluster.
To turn TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC on
again, press and release
g. The
Traction Off light
iand StabiliTrak/
ESC 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/ESC will be affected as
follows:
. StabiliTrak/ESC cannot be
turned off by the driver.

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.If StabiliTrak/ESC is off, it will be
turned on automatically.
. Competitive Driving Mode or
Performance Traction
Management is unavailable.
. StabiliTrak/ESC will feel different
in aiding and maintaining
directional control.
Adding accessories can affect the
vehicle performance. See
Accessories and Modifications
0 211.
Hill Rollback Control
If the vehicle is in gear and
inadvertently rolls backwards, Hill
Rollback Control helps limit the
rollback to a very low speed.
A noise may be heard while the
vehicle speed is actively being
controlled. A Driver Information
Center (DIC) message displays
when active.
Driver Mode Control
Driver Mode Control (DMC) adds a
sportier feel, provides a more
comfortable ride, or assists in different weather conditions or
terrain. This system simultaneously
changes the software settings of
various sub-systems to optimize
driving performance. Depending on
the option package, available
features, and mode selection; the
Exhaust, Suspension, Steering,
Brakes, and Powertrain will change
settings to achieve the desired
mode characteristics. If the vehicle
is equipped with Magnetic Ride
Control, selecting the various driver
modes adjusts the ride of the
vehicle to enhance the ride
performance for the road conditions
and the selected mode.
Driver Mode Control has multiple
modes: My Mode, Weather, Tour,
Sport, Track, and Z-Mode.
Weather, Tour, Sport, and Track are
four modes that have preset vehicle
setting for use in different driving
conditions. My Mode and Z-Mode
are two modes which can be
customized by the driver. In these
two modes, vehicle settings are
configured to enhance and
personalize the driving experience.
See
“Mode Description,” later in this
section.
Mode Activation
To activate My Mode, Weather, Tour,
Sport and Track Mode, turn the
Driver Mode Control (DMC) knob on
the center console to make a mode
selection. When a mode is selected,
an indicator will be displayed in the
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Through the center display, the
following vehicle sub-systems may
be available for customization in
this mode.
Through the center display, the
following vehicle sub-systems may
be available for customization in
this mode:
Engine Sound:(some choices,
if equipped) Stealth, Tour, Sport,
Track
Steering: Tour, Sport, Track
Suspension: If equipped, Tour,
Sport, Track Brake Response:
Tour, Sport,
Track
See “Driver Mode Attributes,” later
in this section.
See “Driver Mode Customization,”
later in this section. Cluster/HUD
can be set in the cluster.
vZ-Mode : Z-Mode is used to
personalize dynamic driving. This
mode is designed to allow the driver
to configure vehicle sub-systems to
their own preference for maximum
handling. Z-Mode further enhances
the driver experience by adding a
powertrain customization.
Through the center display, the
following vehicle sub-systems may
be available for customization in
this mode. Engine Sound:
(some choices,
if equipped) Stealth, Tour, Sport,
Track
Steering: Tour, Sport, Track
Suspension: If equipped, Tour,
Sport, Track
Powertrain: Normal, Sport, Track,
Weather
Brake Response: Tour, Sport,
Track
See “Driver Mode Attributes,” later
in this section.
See “Driver Mode Customization,”
later in this section.