2021 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C8 ECO mode

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Introduction 5
1.Air Vents 0173.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0107.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0105.
3. Manual Shift Paddles. See Manual Mode
0 200.
4. Instrument Cluster 079.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 074.
6. Near Field Communication Antenna (NFC). See Bluetooth (Overview) 0147 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
0 147.
7. Volume Control Knob and Infotainment Home Button. See Overview0111.
8. Infotainment. See Using the System
0 114.
9. Alarm System Indicator Light. See Vehicle
Alarm System 022.
Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0106.
10. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0170.
Driver and Passenger Heated and
Ventilated Seat Controls (If Equipped).
See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 44. 11.
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0205.
Curb View Camera (If Equipped). See
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
0 221.
Front Lift System Control (If Equipped).
See Front Lift System 0213.
12. Driver Mode Control 0207.
13. Shift Switches. See Dual Clutch
Transmission 0197.
14. Keyless Ignition. See Ignition Positions
0 192.
15. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC) 092.
16. Heated Steering Wheel 074 (If
Equipped).
17. Bluetooth Controls. See Steering Wheel
Controls 0113.
Voice Recognition Controls. See Steering
Wheel Controls 0113.
18. Volume Control Buttons. See Steering
Wheel Controls 0113.
19. Horn 074.
20. Favorites Select Buttons. Steering Wheel
Controls 0113. 21. Z-Mode Control. See
Driver Mode Control
0 207.
22. Cruise Control 0218.
23. Electric Parking Brake 0204.
24. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 086.
25. Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0108.
26. Head-Up Display Controls (If Equipped). SeeHead-Up Display (HUD) 093.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 11
4. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When theremote 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.
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.

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Questions and Answers About Seat Belts
Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after acrash if I am wearing a seat belt?
A: You could be— whether you are
wearing a seat belt or not. Your chance
of being conscious during and after a
crash, so you canunbuckle and get out,
is much greater if you are belted.
Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear seat belts?
A: Airbags are supplemental systems only.
They work withseat belts —not instead
of them. Whether or not an airbag is
provided, all occupants still have to
buckle up to get the most protection.
Also, in nearly all states and in all
Canadian provinces, the law requires
wearing seat belts.
Buckle To Drive
If equipped, this feature prevents the vehicle
from shifting out of P (Park) when the driver
seat belt is not buckled. The Buckle to Drive
feature must be turned ON in the
infotainment system to work. See Vehicle
Personalization 097 and if equipped, Teen
Driver 0159. If the engine is running, the
driver seat belt is not buckled, and the brake pedal is pressed with the vehicle in P (Park),
a message displays in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). Buckle the driver seat belt to
shift out of P (Park). Shifting from P (Park)
will be prevented once for each ignition
cycle.
For some fleet vehicles, the feature is
always ON and it cannot be turned OFF in
the infotainment system. Shifting from
P (Park) will be prevented each time the
above conditions exist.
On some models, Buckle to Drive may also
prevent shifting out of P (Park) if a front
passenger is unbuckled under similar
conditions. A message displays in the DIC.
Buckle the front passenger seat belt to shift
out of P (Park). This feature may not allow
the vehicle to shift out of P (Park) if an
object, such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery
bag, laptop, or other electronic device, is on
the front passenger seat. If this happens,
remove the object from the seat or buckle
the seat belt to shift out of P (Park).
If the driver, or on some vehicles, the
present front passenger remains unbuckled,
the DIC message will turn off after several
seconds and the vehicle can be shifted out
of P (Park). See
“Seat Belts”and“Child Restraints”
in the Index for information
about the importance of proper
restraint use.
If the driver seat belt, and in some vehicles
the front passenger seat belt, is unbuckled
when driving, the seat belt reminder chime
and light(s) will come on. See Seat Belt
Reminders 084. This feature may not
function properly if the airbag readiness
light is on. See Airbag Readiness Light 084.
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
Follow these rules for everyone's protection.
There are additional things to know about
seat belts and children, including smaller
children and infants. If a child will be riding
in the vehicle, see Older Children061 or
Infants and Young Children 062. Review
and follow the rules for children in addition
to the following rules.
It is very important for all occupants to
buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted
people are hurt more often in crashes than
those who are wearing seat belts.
There are important things to know about
wearing a seat belt properly.

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components of the airbag module may be
hot for several minutes. For location of the
airbags, seeWhere Are the Airbags? 054.
The parts of the airbag that come into
contact with you may be warm, but not too
hot to touch. There may be some smoke
and dust coming from the vents in the
deflated airbags. Airbag inflation does not
prevent the driver from seeing out of the
windshield or being able to steer the
vehicle, nor does it prevent people from
leaving the vehicle.
{Warning
When an airbag inflates, there may be
dust in the air. This dust could cause
breathing problems for people with a
history of asthma or other breathing
trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the
vehicle should get out as soon as it is
safe to do so. If you have breathing
problems but cannot get out of the
vehicle after an airbag inflates, then get
fresh air by opening a window or a door.
If you experience breathing problems
following an airbag deployment, you
should seek medical attention. The vehicle has a feature that may
automatically unlock the doors, turn on the
interior lamps and hazard warning flashers
after the airbags inflate. The feature may
also activate, without airbag inflation, after
an event that exceeds a predetermined
threshold.
After turning the ignition off and then on
again, the fuel system will return to normal
operation; the doors can be locked, the
interior lamps can be turned off, and the
hazard warning flashers can be turned off
using the controls for those features. If any
of these systems are damaged in the crash
they may not operate as normal.
{Warning
A crash severe enough to inflate the
airbags may have also damaged
important functions in the vehicle, such
as the fuel system, brake and steering
systems, etc. Even if the vehicle appears
to be drivable after a moderate crash,
there may be concealed damage that
could make it difficult to safely operate
the vehicle.
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Warning (Continued)
Use caution if you should attempt to
restart the engine after a crash has
occurred.
In many crashes severe enough to inflate
the airbag, windshields are broken by
vehicle deformation. Additional windshield
breakage may also occur from the front
outboard passenger airbag.
.Airbags are designed to inflate only once.
After an airbag inflates, you will need
some new parts for the airbag system.
If you do not get them, the airbag
system will not be there to help protect
you in another crash. A new system will
include airbag modules and possibly other
parts. The service manual for the vehicle
covers the need to replace other parts.
.The vehicle has a crash sensing and
diagnostic module which records
information after a crash. See Vehicle
Data Recording and Privacy 0317 and
Event Data Recorders 0318.
.Let only qualified technicians work on the
airbag system. Improper service can mean
that the airbag system will not work
properly. See your dealer for service.

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Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning lights and gauges can signal that
something is wrong before it becomes
serious enough to cause an expensive repair
or replacement. Paying attention to the
warning lights and gauges could prevent
injury.
Some warning lights come on briefly when
the engine is started to indicate they are
working. When one of the warning lights
comes on and stays on while driving,
or when one of the gauges shows there
may be a problem, check the section that
explains what to do. Waiting to do repairs
can be costly and even dangerous.
Instrument Cluster
Tour Mode Shown, Other Modes Similar
1.Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
083
2. Speedometer 082 3.
Fuel Gauge 083
4. Driver Information Center (DIC) 092

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Preset info tiles shown on each layout:
Sport :G-Force, Oil Temperature
Track : Oil Pressure, Transmissions Fluid
Temperature, Tire Pressure & Tire
Temperature, Oil Temperature
Tour : Time & Outside Air Temperature, Oil
Pressure
Weather : Time & Outside Air Temperature,
Tire Status
Z-Mode : Oil Temperature, G-Force
My Mode : Economy Trend, Oil Pressure
Head-Up Display (HUD) Rotation
Press the thumbwheel while Adjust Rotation
is highlighted to enter Adjust Mode. Scroll
to adjust the angle of the HUD display.
Press the thumbwheel to confirm and save
the setting. This feature may only be
available in P (Park).
Speed Warning
The Speed Warning display allows the driver
to set a speed that they do not want to
exceed. To set the Speed Warning, press the
thumbwheel when Speed Warning is
displayed, or press the thumbwheel on the
main view to set the speed value. Scroll to
adjust the value. Press the thumbwheel to set the speed. Once the speed is set, this
feature can be turned off by pressing the
thumbwheel while viewing this page. If the
selected speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up
warning is displayed with a chime.
Software Info
Press
Twhile Software Info is highlighted
to display open source software information.
Simplify
Press the thumbwheel to enter the Simplify
menu. Simplify mode allows certain features
of the instrument cluster to be hidden.
These features include info tiles and
interactive areas.
Scroll to the desired features with the
thumbwheel, and press to toggle them on
or off.
Using the thumbwheel, except to
acknowledge an alert, will exit
Simplify mode.
The selected features will stay hidden even
after starting and restarting the vehicle,
unless Simplify mode is manually canceled.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed
in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or
miles per hour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far the vehicle has
been driven, in either kilometers or miles.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer shows how far the
vehicle has been driven since the trip
odometer was last reset.
The trip odometer is accessed and reset
through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
See Driver Information Center (DIC) 092.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).
Shift lights will not appear until the engine
is warm.
In Track theme, the tachometer can be set
to display a traditional tachometer, or a
numerical tachometer with shift lights.

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If the light stays on, or comes on while
driving, there may be a problem with the
electrical charging system. Have it checked
by your dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
When this light comes on, or is flashing, the
Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays
a message.
If a short distance must be driven with the
light on, be sure to turn off all accessories,
such as the radio and air conditioner. Find a
safe place to stop the vehicle. Continuous
driving may stall the vehicle abruptly.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)
This light is part of the vehicle’s emission
control on-board diagnostic system. If this
light is on while the engine is running, a
malfunction has been detected and the
vehicle may require service. The light should
come on to show that it is working when
the ignition is in Service Mode. SeeIgnition
Positions 0192.
Malfunctions are often indicated by the
system before any problem is noticeable.
Being aware of the light and seeking service
promptly when it comes on may prevent
damage.
Caution
If the vehicle is driven continually with
this light on, the emission control system
may not work as well, the fuel economy
may be lower, and the vehicle may not
run smoothly. This could lead to costly
repairs that might not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Caution
Modifications to the engine, transmission,
exhaust, intake, or fuel system, or the
use of replacement tires that do not
meet the original tire specifications, can
cause this light to come on. This could
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Caution (Continued)
lead to costly repairs not covered by the
vehicle warranty. This could also affect
the vehicle’s ability to pass an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance test. See
Accessories and Modifications 0231.
If the light is flashing : A malfunction has
been detected that could damage the
emission control system and increase vehicle
emissions. Diagnosis and service may be
required.
To help prevent damage, reduce vehicle
speed and avoid hard accelerations and
uphill grades.
If the light continues to flash, find a safe
place to park. Turn the vehicle off and wait
at least 10 seconds before restarting the
engine. If the light is still flashing, follow
the previous guidelines and see your dealer
for service as soon as possible.
If the light is on steady : A malfunction has
been detected. Diagnosis and service may be
required.

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Check the following:
.If fuel has been added to the vehicle
using the capless funnel adapter, make
sure that it has been removed. See
“Filling the Tank with a Portable Gas Can”
underFilling the Tank 0226. The
diagnostic system can detect if the
adapter has been left installed in the
vehicle, allowing fuel to evaporate into
the atmosphere. A few driving trips with
the adapter removed may turn off the
light.
.Poor fuel quality can cause inefficient
engine operation and poor driveability,
which may go away once the engine is
warmed up. If this occurs, change the fuel
brand. It may require at least one full
tank of the proper fuel to turn the light
off. See Recommended Fuel 0225.
If the light remains on, see your dealer.
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs
If the vehicle requires an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance test, the test
equipment will likely connect to the
vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC).
The DLC is under the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel. Connecting
devices that are not used to perform an
Emissions Inspection/Maintenance test or to
service the vehicle may affect vehicle
operation. See Add-On Electrical Equipment
0 228. See your dealer if assistance is
needed.
The vehicle may not pass inspection if:
.The light is on when the engine is
running.
.The light does not come on when the
ignition is in Service Mode.
.Critical emission control systems have not
been completely diagnosed. If this
happens, the vehicle would not be ready
for inspection and may require
several days of routine driving before the
system is ready for inspection. This can
happen if the 12-volt battery has recently
been replaced or run down, or if the
vehicle has been recently serviced. See your dealer if the vehicle will not pass
or cannot be made ready for the test.
Front Lift System Light
If equipped, this light will flash to indicate
when the front of the vehicle is being raised
or lowered. An up or down arrow in the
light will display, depending on the direction
of movement. The light will stay lit while
the front is fully raised.
Brake System Warning Light
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