2022 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Owners Manual

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168 Climate Controls
Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . 171
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
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)
3. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)
4. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

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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 Passenger Temperature 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.
Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls the fan
speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and
recirculation to heat or cool the vehicle to
the desired temperature:
When AUTO is pressed, all four functions
operate automatically. Each function can
also be manually set and the setting is
displayed. Functions not manually set will
continue to be automatically controlled,
even if the AUTO indicator is not lit.

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For automatic operation:1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Adjust the temperature
as needed for best comfort.
Manual Operation
O:Press to turn the fan off or on.
hori:Press to increase or decrease the
fan speed.
Driver and Passenger Temperature
Controls : The temperature can be adjusted
separately for the driver and passenger.
SYNC : Press to link the passenger
temperature setting to the driver setting.
The SYNC indicator light will turn on. When
the passenger setting is adjusted, the SYNC
indicator light will turn off.
Air Delivery Mode Control : Press
Y,[,
or
zto change the direction of the airflow.
Any combination of the three controls can
be selected. An indicator light comes on in
the selected mode button.
Changing the mode cancels the automatic
operation and the system goes into manual
mode. Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation. To change the current mode, select one or
more of the following:
Y:
Air is directed to the A/C outlets.
[:Air is directed to the floor outlets,
with some air directed to the windshield,
and side window outlets.
z: Air is directed to the windshield and
side window outlets.
0MAX : Air is directed to the windshield
and the fan runs at a higher speed if not
already above a medium fan speed. This
mode overrides the previous mode selected
and clears fog or frost from the windshield
more quickly. When the control is pressed
again, the system returns to the previous
mode setting and fan speed.
For best results, clear all snow and ice from
the windshield before defrosting.
@: Press to turn on recirculation. An
indicator light comes on. Air is recirculated
to quickly cool the inside of the vehicle.
It can also be used to help reduce outside
air and odors that enter the vehicle. Avoid using recirculation for long periods of
time in cold or damp conditions. Using
recirculation in cold or damp conditions can
result in window fogging.
A/C :
Press to turn the air conditioning on
or off. An indicator light comes on to show
that the air conditioning is enabled. If the
fan is turned off, the air conditioner will not
run. The A/C light will stay on even if the
outside temperatures are below freezing.
If the A/C is turned off, the air temperature
coming through the climate control system
may be warmer than the ambient
temperature. It is recommended to use auto
climate control to maintain comfort.
Rear Window Defogger
1REAR : If equipped, press to turn the
rear window defogger on or off. An indicator
light on the button comes on to show that
the rear window defogger is on.
The rear window defogger only works when
the engine is running. The defogger turns
off if the ignition is turned off or to ACC/
ACCESSORY.

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If equipped with heated outside mirrors,
press
1REAR to turn them on or off. See
Heated Mirrors 025.
Caution
Using a razor blade or sharp object to
clear the inside rear window can damage
the rear window defogger. Repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Do not clear the inside rear window with
sharp objects.
Remote Start Climate Control Operation :
If equipped with remote start, the climate
control system may run when the vehicle is
started remotely. If equipped with heated or
ventilated seats or a heated steering wheel,
these features may come on during a
remote start. See Remote Vehicle Start 012,
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 044, and
Heated Steering Wheel 074.
Afterblow Feature
If equipped, under certain conditions, the
fan may stay on or may turn on and off
several times after you turn off and lock the
vehicle. This is normal.
Air Vents
Use the tab on the air outlets to change the
direction of the airflow or shut the outlet.
Operation Tips
.Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from
the air inlets at the base of the
windshield that may block the flow of air
into the vehicle.
.Clear snow off the hood to improve
visibility and help decrease moisture
drawn into the vehicle.
.Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors
may adversely affect the performance of
the system.
.Keep the areas around the base of the
infotainment display and under the seats
clear to optimize air circulation.
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The passenger compartment air filter
reduces dust, pollen, and other airborne
irritants from outside air that are pulled into
the vehicle. Reductions in airflow, which
may occur more often in dusty areas,
indicate that the filter may need to be
replaced. See Maintenance Schedule 0292.
Caution
Driving without a passenger compartment
air filter in place can cause water and
small particles, like paper and leaves, to
be pulled into your climate control
system which may cause damage to it.
Make sure you always replace the old
filter with a new one.
The passenger compartment air filter is
located under the hood between the battery
and windshield. See Underhood
Compartment Overview 0231.

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To check or replace the air filter:
1. Release the four clips for the left andright outer covers.
2. Release the five clips and remove theouter cover.
3. Press two push tabs on the top and onthe bottom of the cabin air filter cover
and remove the cover.
4. Remove the air filter.
5. Install the new air filter and cover.
6. Install the outer cover.
7. Install the right and left outer covers.
Service
All vehicles have a label underhood that
identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle.
The refrigerant system should only be
serviced by trained and certified technicians.
The air conditioning evaporator should never
be repaired or replaced by one from a
salvage vehicle. It should only be replaced
by a new evaporator to ensure proper and
safe operation.
During service, all refrigerants should be
reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting
refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is
harmful to the environment and may also
create unsafe conditions based on
inhalation, combustion, frostbite, or other
health-based concerns.
The air conditioning system requires periodic
maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule
0 292.

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Driving and Operating
Driving Information
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 174
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Impaired Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Track Events and CompetitiveDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Front Air Dam (and Splitter) . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Composite Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . 193
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Parking over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . 194 Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . 195
Dual Clutch Transmission
Dual Clutch Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Brakes
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . 202
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Hill Rollback Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Front Lift System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Competitive Driving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Limited-Slip Differential (Without Z51) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Limited-Slip Differential (With Z51) . . . . . 216
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Curb View Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Fuel
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 226
Trailer Towing
General Towing Information . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 227

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Driving Information
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here
are some driving tips to get the best fuel
economy possible:
.Set the climate controls to the desired
temperature after the engine is started,
or turn them off when not required.
.Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
.Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
.Avoid idling the engine for long periods
of time.
.When road and weather conditions are
appropriate, use cruise control.
.Always follow posted speed limits or
drive more slowly when conditions
require.
.Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
.Combine several trips into a single trip.
.Replace the vehicle's tires with the same
TPC Spec number molded into the tire's
sidewall near the size.
.Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
.Using Tour mode rather than Sport or
Track modes, will result in better Active
Fuel Management operation. SeeActive
Fuel Management 0194.
.For recommended shift speeds, see Dual
Clutch Transmission 0195.
Premium Fuel
Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel 0224.
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms and can
take your focus from the task of driving.
Exercise good judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention away from
the road. Many local governments have
enacted laws regarding driver distraction.
Become familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep your eyes
on the road, keep your hands on the
steering wheel, and focus your attention on
driving.
.Do not use a phone in demanding driving
situations. Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary phone calls.
.Watch the road. Do not read, take notes,
or look up information on phones or
other electronic devices.
.Designate a front seat passenger to
handle potential distractions.
.Become familiar with vehicle features
before driving, such as programming
favorite radio stations and adjusting
climate control and seat settings. Program
all trip information into any navigation
device prior to driving.
.Wait until the vehicle is parked to
retrieve items that have fallen to the
floor.
.Stop or park the vehicle to tend to
children.
.Keep pets in an appropriate carrier or
restraint.
.Avoid stressful conversations while
driving, whether with a passenger or on a
cell phone.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too long or
too often could cause a crash resulting in
injury or death. Focus your attention on
driving.

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Refer to the infotainment section for more
information on using that system and the
navigation system, if equipped, including
pairing and using a cell phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means“always expect the
unexpected.” The first step in driving
defensively is to wear the seat belt. See
Seat Belts 045.
.Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers)
are going to be careless and make
mistakes. Anticipate what they may do
and be ready.
.Allow enough following distance between
you and the driver in front of you.
.Focus on the task of driving.
Impaired Driving
Death and injury associated with impaired
driving is a global tragedy.
{Warning
Drinking alcohol or taking drugs and then
driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes,
perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
can be affected by even a small amount
of alcohol or drugs. You can have a
serious—or even fatal —collision if you
drive after drinking or taking drugs.
Do not drive while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs, or ride with a driver
who has been drinking or is impaired by
drugs. Find alternate transportation
home; or if you are with a group,
designate a driver who will remain sober.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating are
important factors in helping to control a
vehicle while driving.
Braking
Braking action involves perception time and
reaction time. Deciding to push the brake
pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is
reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about
three-quarters of a second. In that time, a
vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels
20 m (66 ft), which could be a lot of
distance in an emergency. Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include:
.Keep enough distance between you and
the vehicle in front of you.
.Avoid needless heavy braking.
.Keep pace with traffic.
If the engine ever stops or a brake fault
occurs, the brakes may lose power assist.
More effort will be required to stop the
vehicle. It may take longer to stop.
Steering
Caution
To avoid damage to the steering system,
do not drive over curbs, parking barriers,
or similar objects at speeds greater than
3 km/h (1 mph). Use care when driving
over other objects such as lane dividers
and speed bumps. Damage caused by
misuse of the vehicle is not covered by
the vehicle warranty.