Steering Column Lock; Anti-Theft Locking System - Chevrolet CORVETTE Owner's Manual

24 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Inclination Sensor and Intrusion Sensor
In addition to the standard theft-deterrent
system features, this system may also have
an inclination sensor and intrusion sensor.
The inclination sensor can activate the alarm
if it senses movement of the vehicle, such
as a change in vehicle orientation.
The intrusion sensor monitors the vehicle
interior, and can activate the alarm if it
senses unauthorised entry into the vehicle's
interior. Do not allow passengers or pets to
remain in the vehicle when the intrusion
sensor is activated.
Before arming the theft-deterrent system
and activating the intrusion sensor:
Make sure both doors and windows are
completely closed.
Secure any loose items such as
sunshades.
Make sure there are no obstructions
blocking the sensors.
Intrusion and Inclination Sensors Disable
Switch
It is recommended that the intrusion and
inclination sensors be deactivated if pets are
left in the vehicle or if the vehicle is being
transported.
When the roof panel is off, or the
convertible top is down, the intrusion
system is turned off.
With the vehicle turned off, press
overhead console, next to OnStar. The
indicator light will display momentarily,
indicating that these sensors have been
disabled until the next time the alarm
system is armed.

Steering Column Lock

If equipped, the steering column lock is a
theft-deterrent device. This feature locks the
steering column when the vehicle is turned
off and the driver door is opened, or when
the driver door is opened and then the
vehicle is turned off. The steering column
unlocks when the vehicle is turned on.
The Driver Information Centre (DIC) may
display one of these messages:
A message to service the steering column
lock indicates that an issue has been
detected with the column lock feature
and the vehicle should be serviced.
A message that the steering column is
locked indicates that the engine is
running, but the steering column is still
locked.
A message that the steering wheel must
be turned and the vehicle must be started
again indicates that the column lock
mechanism is engaged, the column
on the
locking device was unable to unlock the
steering column, and the vehicle did not
start. If this happens, immediately turn
the steering wheel from side to side to
disengage the column lock. If this does
not unlock the steering column, turn the
vehicle off and open the driver door to
reset the system. Then turn the vehicle
on and immediately turn the steering
wheel from side to side for about
15 seconds. In some cases, significant
force may be needed to disengage the
column.
To prevent the steering column lock from
engaging, straighten the front wheels before
turning off the vehicle.

Anti-theft Locking System

Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doors cannot
be unlocked or opened from the inside.
Warning