2020 CHEVROLET CORVETTE engine

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
12470550) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/20
4 Introduction
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. See the
features in this manual for
information.
u:Air Conditioning System
G: Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!: Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
z:Carbon Monoxide
9:Dispose of Used Components
Properly
P: Do Not Apply High Pressure
Water
B: Engine Coolant Temperature
_: Flame/Fire Prohibited
H:Flammable
R:Fuse Block Cover Lock
Location
+: Fuses
j:ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
Restraints
Q: Keep Fuse Block Covers
Properly Installed
A: Lane Keep Assist
*: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
X:Park Assist
O:Power
7:Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I:Registered Technician
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Seat Belt Reminders
I: Side Blind Zone Alert
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
a: Under Pressure

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
12470550) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/20
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.

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
12470550) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/20
10 Keys, Doors, and Windows
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.

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
12470550) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/20
Keys, Doors, and Windows 13
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.

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
12470550) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/20
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.

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
12470550) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/20
16 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the remote key. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System09.
You have a total of 30 minutes of
engine running time. The maximum
run time of a single start is
15 minutes, and it will shut off
automatically. You could do three
10 minute starts if you manually
shut off after 10 minutes. The last
10 minute start would shut off
automatically as your total
30 minutes will have been used.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press
Stwice on the remote
key. The turn signal lamps will
flash. The lamps flash to
confirm the request to remote
start the vehicle has been
received. During the remote
start, the doors will be locked
and the parking lamps will
remain on as long as the
engine is running. 2. The engine will shut off after
15 minutes or after the
remainder of the 30 minute
total running time is used,
unless you stop the remote
start before engine running has
completed or the ignition is
turned on.
3. Press the brake pedal and turn the ignition on to drive the
vehicle.
Total Engine Run Time
Remote start can be used for up to
30 minutes of total engine run time.
After two remote starts of
15 minutes, or multiple shorter time
starts totaling 30 minutes have been
used, the vehicle's ignition must be
turned on and then off before the
remote start can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
. Press
S. The parking lamps will
turn off. .
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then
back off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote start will not operate if
any of the following occur:
. The ignition is in any mode other
than off.
. A remote key is in the vehicle.
. The hatch/trunk is not closed.
. The convertible top is not fully
open or closed.
. The tonneau cover is not closed.
. The hazard warning flashers
are on.
. There is an emission control
system malfunction.
. The engine coolant temperature
is too high.
. The oil pressure is low.
. The 30 minutes of engine run
time have been used.

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
12470550) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/20
Keys, Doors, and Windows 21
Doors
Hood
Hood Release
{Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the
hood is not latched completely.
The hood could open fully, block
your vision, and cause a crash.
You or others could be injured.
Always close the hood completely
before driving.
The hood compartment can be
accessed in several ways.
Ensure the hood is clear of any
objects before opening.
{Warning
Turn the vehicle off before
opening the hood. If the engine is
running with the hood open, you
or others could be injured. Driver Door Hood Latch Release
Button
1. With the transmission in
P (Park), press
Eon the
bottom of the driver door to
release the hood.
2. From the front of the vehicle, lift the hood slightly until the
gas strut system automatically
raises and holds it in the fully
open position.
3. The hood light and Open Hood message will display in the
Driver Information Center (DIC)
when the hood is open. Using the Remote Key
1. Press
Etwice on the
remote key to release
the hood.
2. From the front of the vehicle, lift the hood slightly until the
gas strut system automatically
raises and holds it in the fully
open position.
3. The hood light and Open Hood message will display in the
Driver Information Center (DIC)
when the hood is open.
Front Fascia TouchPad

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
12470550) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/20
Keys, Doors, and Windows 23
Closing the Hood
{Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the
hood is not latched completely.
The hood could open fully, block
your vision, and cause a crash.
You or others could be injured.
Always close the hood completely
before driving.
The hood is not heavy enough to
latch under its own weight. The
hood will remain open until the
striker is pushed into the latch.
Ensure the hood is fully latched
before taking the vehicle out of
P (Park). 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on
properly, and all tools are
removed.
2. Ensure that all cargo is placed away from the emergency hood
release button.
3. Pull the hood down and set the striker gently into the latch. 4. Firmly press down on the front
edge of the hood until the latch
clicks twice.
5. Check that the hood is flush to the fascia to ensure the hood is
fully closed.
Storing Your Vehicle
{Warning
The emergency hood release
button inside the underhood
compartment will not function
when the battery is disconnected
or depleted. To avoid personal
injury or death, always keep the
hood fully closed and latched
when storing the vehicle. If the
hood is not latched, a person
could climb into the underhood
compartment and inadvertently
close the hood. People should
never climb inside the underhood
compartment. Never shut the
hood when a person is inside. See
“Opening The Hood When
There Is No Electrical Power,”
earlier in this section.
Hatch (Trunk)
{Warning
Components under the hatch,
hatch vents, and glass can get
hot from running the engine. To
help avoid the risk of burning
unprotected skin, never touch
these components until they have
cooled, and always use a glove or
towel to avoid direct skin contact.
Hatch/Trunk Release
The vehicle must be in P (Park).
{Warning
When opening or closing the
hatch/trunk, keep hands away
from the closure area. You or
others could be injured.