Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
14622938) - 2021 - CRC - 9/22/20
6 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . 7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Doors
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Hatch (Trunk) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . 26
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Roof
Roof Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with a
remote key is dangerous and children or
others could be seriously injured or killed.
They could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the vehicle
move. The windows will function with
the remote key in the vehicle, and
children or others could be caught in the
path of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with a remote key.
Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
14622938) - 2021 - CRC - 9/22/20
26 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Remote Mirror Folding
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 07.
2. If doors are locked by pressing the door handle button, the mirrors will fold.
If doors are unlocked by pressing the
driver door handle button, the mirrors
may unfold. See “Keyless Unlocking/
Locking from the Driver Door” inRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 7.
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 07.
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 097
to turn on.
Heated Mirrors
1: Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” underDual
Automatic Climate Control System 0170.
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:
.The vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse),
or remains in R (Reverse) for about
30 seconds.
.The vehicle is turned off.
.The vehicle is driven in R (Reverse) above
a set speed.
To turn this feature on or off, see Vehicle
Personalization 097.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view
of the area behind your vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the
mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with
water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the
glare of headlamps from behind. The
dimming feature comes on when the vehicle
is started.
Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
14622938) - 2021 - CRC - 9/22/20
Keys, Doors, and Windows 27
Rear Camera Mirror
If equipped, this automatic dimming mirror
provides a wide angle camera view of the
area behind the vehicle.
Pull the tab to turn on the display. Push the
tab to turn it off. When the display is off,
the automatic dimming function is active.
Adjust the mirror for a clear view of the
area behind the vehicle while the display
is off.
PressVto scroll through the adjustment
options.
Press
tanduto adjust the settings using
the indicators on the mirror. The indicators
will remain visible for five seconds after the
last button activation, and the settings will
remain saved. The adjustment options are:
.Brightness
.Zoom
Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
14622938) - 2021 - CRC - 9/22/20
28 Keys, Doors, and Windows
.Tilt
{Warning
The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM) has a
limited view. Portions of the road,
vehicles, and other objects may not be
seen. Do not drive or park the vehicle
using only this camera. Objects may
appear closer than they are. Check the
outside mirrors or glance over your
shoulder when making lane changes or
merging. Failure to use proper care may
result in injury, death, or vehicle damage.
Troubleshooting
See your dealer for service if a blue screen
and
3are displayed in the mirror, and
the display shuts off. Also, push the tab as
indicated to return to the automatic
dimming mode.
The Rear Camera Mirror may not work
properly or display a clear image if:
.There is glare from the sun or headlamps.
This may obstruct objects from view.
If needed, push the tab to turn off the
display.
.Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks the
camera lens. Clean the lens with a soft
damp cloth.
Coupe Shown, Convertible Similar
Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
14622938) - 2021 - CRC - 9/22/20
Driving and Operating 221
.Front and rear bumpers and the area
below the bumpers
.Front grille and headlamps
.Front camera lenses in the front grille or
near the front emblem
.Front side and rear side panels
.Outside of the windshield in front of the
rearview mirror
.Rear side corner bumpers
.Rear Vision Camera above the license
plateRadio Frequency
This vehicle may be equipped with driver
assistance systems that operate using radio
frequency. See
Radio Frequency Statement
0 316.
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing
If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera (RVC),
Rear Park Assist (RPA), and Curb View
Camera may help the driver park or avoid
objects. Always check around the vehicle
when parking or backing.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
When the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse),
the RVC displays an image of the area
behind the vehicle in the infotainment
display. The previous screen displays when
the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) after
a short delay. To return to the previous
screen sooner, press Home or Back on the
infotainment system, shift into P (Park),
or reach a vehicle speed of approximately
12 km/h (8 mph) while in D (Drive).
The camera is above the license plate.
1. View displayed by the camera.
Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
14622938) - 2021 - CRC - 9/22/20
Vehicle Care 259
The vehicle may not be equipped with all of
the fuses, relays, and features shown.Fuses Usage
1 Driver memory seat module/Power seat
2 Driver heated seat
3 Passenger memory seat module/Power seat
4 Passenger heated seat Fuses
Usage
5 Transmission control module
6 Rear park assist 7 Power sounder module/ Pedestrian friendly alert
function
8 Side blind zone alert
9 Column lock module Fuses
Usage
10 Engine control module/ Air conditioning
11 –
12 Lithium ion battery module
13 Active fuel management
14 Seat fan 15 –
16 Exterior lighting module 17 Instrument panel cluster/Shifter interface
board/Transmission
control module/
Electronic brake control
module
18 Engine control module
19 –
20 Sensing and diagnostic module/Inside rear view
mirror
21 Exhaust valve solenoid
22 Fuel pump/Fuel tank zone module
Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
14622938) - 2021 - CRC - 9/22/20
Index 331
Electrical System (cont'd)Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 258
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . 86
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Engine Compartment Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . 109
F
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Fluid Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Dual Clutch Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Dual Clutch Transmission LifeSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Front Air Dam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Front Lift System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Front Lift System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Front Seats
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Front Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Fuel
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Fuel (cont'd)
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 228
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 258
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Transmission Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 79
Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
14622938) - 2021 - CRC - 9/22/20
332 Index
General InformationService and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . 135
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . 311
Guidance Problems with the Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
H
Hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . 106
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . 44
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Hill Rollback Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . 46
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170I
If the System Needs Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . 62
Information
Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 110
J
Jack Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . 278
K
Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Lamps Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . 105
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . 109
Malfunction Indicator (CheckEngine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Lifting the Vehicle, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Light Performance Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109