Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . 7
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 86
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 132
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 145
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 284
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 302
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 312
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
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6 Introduction
1.Air Vents 0143.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 128.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0125.
3. Manual Shift Paddles. See Manual Mode 0174.
4. Instrument Cluster 094.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 087.
6. Near Field Communication Antenna (NFC). See “Pairing a
Phone” in the infotainment
manual.
7. Volume Control Knob. See the infotainment manual.
Infotainment Home Button. See
the infotainment manual.
8. Infotainment 0132.
9. Alarm System Indicator Light. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 26.
Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0127.
10. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0139. Driver and Passenger Heated
and Ventilated Seat Controls (If
Equipped). See
Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 053.
11. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0182.
Curb View Camera (If
Equipped). See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
0 200.
Front Lift System Control (If
Equipped). See Front Lift
System 0191.
12. Driver Mode Control 0184.
13. Shift Switches. See Dual
Clutch Transmission 0171.
14. Keyless Ignition. See Ignition
Positions 0165.
15. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0108.
16. Heated Steering Wheel 087 (If
Equipped).
17. Bluetooth Controls. See “Steering Wheel Controls” in
the infotainment manual. Voice Recognition Controls.
See
“Steering Wheel Controls”
in the infotainment manual.
18. Volume Control Buttons. See “Steering Wheel Controls” in
the infotainment manual.
19. Horn 087.
20. Favorites Select Buttons. See “Steering Wheel Controls” in
the infotainment manual.
21. Z-Mode Control. See Driver
Mode Control 0184.
22. Cruise Control 0196.
23. Electric Parking Brake 0179.
24. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0102.
25. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0129.
26. Head-Up Display Controls (If Equipped). See Head-Up
Display (HUD) 0110.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 15
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.
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Resetting the Power Folding
Mirrors
Reset the power folding mirrors if:
.The mirrors are accidentally
obstructed while folding.
. They are accidentally manually
folded/unfolded.
. The mirrors do not stay in the
unfolded position.
. The mirrors vibrate at normal
driving speeds.
Fold and unfold the mirrors one time
using the mirror controls to reset
them to their normal position.
A noise may be heard during the
resetting of the power folding
mirrors. This sound is normal after a
manual folding operation.
Remote Mirror Folding
If equipped with power folding
mirrors, remote mirror folding is on,
and the mirrors have been folded
with the power folding mirror switch,
they may not be automatically unfolded. See
“Remote Mirror
Folding” underVehicle
Personalization 0116 to turn on.
If equipped with power folding
mirrors and the mirrors have not
been folded with the power folding
mirror switch and the vehicle is in
P (Park), they may be automatically
folded/unfolded as follows: 1. If doors are locked by pressing
Hon the remote key, the
mirrors may fold. If doors are
unlocked by pressing
Ion the
remote key, the mirrors may
unfold. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 9.
2. If doors are unlocked by pressing the driver door handle
touchpad, the mirrors may
unfold. See “Keyless
Unlocking/Locking from the
Driver Door” inRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 09.
3. If passive locking is enabled and doors are locked by that
feature, the mirrors may fold. See
“Passive Locking” in
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 09.
Heated Mirrors
1:Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0139.
Automatic Dimming
Mirror
If equipped, the driver side mirror
automatically adjusts for the glare of
headlamps from behind.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with reverse tilt mirrors
and memory seats, the passenger
and/or driver mirror tilts to a
preselected position when the
vehicle is in R (Reverse). This
allows the curb to be seen when
parallel parking.
The mirror(s) may move from their
tilted position when:
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.Memory SET, 1, 2, orB
.Power mirror, with the driver or
passenger side mirror selected
. Power steering wheel,
if equipped
Seat Travel Limit
If the rearward or reclining seat or
seatback movement makes contact
with the carpet behind the seat, the
seat will automatically move forward
a small distance. If it remains in
contact, memory recall may not
complete. Move the seat and/or
seatback forward a small distance
away from the carpet behind the
seat and attempt the memory recall
again.
Obstructions
If something has blocked the driver
seat while recalling a memory
position, the recall may stop.
Remove the obstruction and try the
recall again. If the memory position
still does not recall, see your dealer.
Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats
{Warning
If temperature change or pain to
the skin cannot be felt, the seat
heater may cause burns. To
reduce the risk of burns, use care
when using the seat heater,
especially for long periods of
time. Do not place anything on
the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket, cushion,
cover, or similar item. This may
cause the seat heater to
overheat. An overheated seat
heater may cause a burn or may
damage the seat.
If equipped, the buttons are near the
climate controls on the console. To
operate, the engine must be
running.
Press
LorMto heat the driver or
passenger seat.
Press
{orC, if equipped, to
ventilate the driver or passenger
seat. A ventilated seat has a fan
that pulls or pushes air through the
seat. The air is not cooled.
Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the seat will change to
the next lower setting, and then to
the off setting. The indicator lights
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SeeDriver Mode Control 0184.
Brake Response
Touch Tour, Sport, or Track.
See Driver Mode Control 0184.
Climate and Air Quality
Touch and the following may
display:
.
Auto Fan Speed
. Auto Cooled Seats
. Auto Heated Seats
. Auto Defog
. Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Speed
This setting specifies the amount of
airflow when the climate control fan
setting is Auto Fan.
Touch Low, Medium, or High.
Auto Cooled Seats
When enabled, this feature will
automatically activate the ventilated
seats at the level required by the
interior temperature. See Heated
and Ventilated Front Seats 053. Touch Off or On.
Auto Heated Seats
This setting automatically turns on
and regulates the heated seats
when the cabin temperature is cool.
The auto heated seats can be
turned off by using the heated seat
buttons on the center stack. See
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0
53.
If equipped with Auto Heated
Steering Wheel, this feature will turn
on when the Auto Heated Seats
turn on.
Touch Off or On.
Auto Defog
This setting, when set to On, will
automatically react to temperature
and humidity conditions that may
cause fogging.
Touch Off or On.
Auto Rear Defog
This setting automatically turns the
rear window defogger on when it is
cold outside.
Touch Off or On.
Collision / Detection Systems
Touch and the following may
display:
. Park Assist
. Side Blind Zone Alert
. Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Park Assist
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off. See Assistance Systems
for Parking or Backing 0200.
Touch Off or On.
Side Blind Zone Alert
This allows this feature to be turned
on or off. See Side Blind Zone Alert
(SBZA) 0202.
Touch Off or On.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
This setting specifies if an alert will
display when the vehicle detects
approaching rear cross traffic when
in R (Reverse). See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
0 200.
Touch Off or On.
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Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic ClimateControl System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment AirFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Climate Control
Systems
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System
The heating, cooling, and ventilation
in the vehicle can be controlled with
this system.
1. Driver Temperature Control
2. Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats (If
Equipped)
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3. SYNC (SynchronizedTemperature)
4. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
5. Air Delivery Mode Controls
6. Fan Control
7.
O(Power)
8. A/C (Air Conditioning)
9. Recirculation
10. Defrost
11. Rear Window Defogger
12. Passenger Temperature Control
Climate Control Display
1. Driver and PassengerTemperature Settings
2. Fan Control
3. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
4. Sync (Synchronized Temperature)
5. Recirculation
6. Air Delivery Mode Controls
7. Auto (Automatic Operation)
8. A/C (Air Conditioning)
9. On/Off (Power) The fan, air delivery mode, air
conditioning, driver and passenger
temperatures, and Sync settings
can be controlled by touching
CLIMATE on the infotainment Home
Page or the climate button in the
climate control display application
tray. A selection can then be made
on the front climate control page
displayed. See the infotainment
manual.
Climate Control Status Display
The climate control status display
appears briefly when the center
stack climate controls are adjusted.