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Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your Chevrolet Corvette. More detailed information can be found in your Owner Manual. Some optional equipment F described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle. For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner Manual in your glove box.
Instrument Panel Turn Signal Lever/ Driver Paddle Shift Head-Up Exterior Lamps Windshield Information (Not shown – Display Control/Cruise Bluetooth Wipers Center automatic Control ControlsF Lever Controls ControlsF transmission only) Interior Power Fuel Door Tilt Steering Telescopic Audio Steering Start/Stop Lighting Folding Top Release Button/ Wheel...
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Hazard Warning Audio System/ Automatic Climate Flashers Button Navigation SystemF Controls Driver’s Magnetic Passenger’s Active Heated Seat Selective Ride Heated Seat Handling ControlF ControlF ControlF System Button Note: Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights and gauges of the instrument cluster, as well as what to do to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
Keyless access system The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors, ignition and hatch/trunk without removing the transmitter from a pocket or purse. The system will recognize the transmitter when it is within 3 feet of the vehicle. Entering the Vehicle • With the transmitter within range of the vehicle, press the pad (A) at the rear edge of each door to unlock and open...
auXIlIary releases If the vehicle battery is weak or disconnected, the driver’s door can be opened manually. Outside the Vehicle 1. Insert the master key into the lock cylinder above the license plate and turn it to open the hatch/trunk. 2.
startIng and stoPPIng the engIne The Keyless Access transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition. Start the Engine • Press the brake pedal (automatic trans- mission) or the clutch pedal (manual transmission) and then press the Start button (top part of the button). Stop the Engine • Shift to Park (automatic transmission only).
eXterIor/InterIor lIghtIng Exterior Lamps Off/On Rotate the outer band to operate the AUTO Automatic Headlamp System exterior lamps. Activates the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) in the daytime and the headlamps and other exterior lamps at night or when necessary. Parking Lamps Headlamps Fog Lamps Rotate the inner band to turn the fog...
audIo system Seek/ Reverse/ Scan radio 1–6: RDM: RPT: Fast Song Power/ stations, Preset Random Repeat Eject Auxiliary MUTE Volume stations Forward play play list disc input TRAF: H/M: BAND: CD/AUX: CAT: AUTO EQ: AUTO Play traffic Tune radio Adjust the FM, AM, Play a CD Equalization...
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navIgatIon audIo systemF Voice recognition SRCE: AM, FM1, FM2, XM1, XM2, CD, AUX NAV: Map screen Audio and screen settings Next or Previous station/Tune in a station Note: Load one of the two navigation DVDs for navigation functions. Avoid extended searching Open/Close faceplate Power/Volume for items or configuring settings while driving.
audIo steerIng wheel controls – Volume Press the + or – button to increase or decrease the volume. Seek/Scan Press the up or down button to go to the next or previous radio station or CD track. 1–6 Preset Stations Press to go to the next preset radio station.
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drIver InformatIon center (dIc) The DIC displays a variety of vehicle Fuel system information and warning messages. Press to display average fuel economy, instantaneous fuel economy, fuel range. Gauges Press to display oil pressure, oil temp erature, coolant temperature, t ransmission fluid temperature, battery voltage, tire pressures.
automatIc clImate control AUTO: Driver’s Driver’s Outside Passenger’s Passenger’s Automatic temperature temperature temperature temperature temperature Rear window operation control/Off display display display control defogger Driver’s Driver’s Recirculation Passenger’s Passenger’s Defrost Decrease/ heated seat heated mode heated seat heated seat conditioning delivery mode Increase...
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hIgh Performance drIvIng features Active Handling and Traction Control Systems The Traction Control system limits wheelspin and the Active Handling system assists with Active Handling/ directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The Traction Control button is located on the center console. • Press the button once to turn off Traction Control. • Press and hold the button to turn off both Traction Control and Active Handling. • Press the button twice to activate the Competitive Driving Mode. • Press the button again to turn on Traction Control and Active Handling. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
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hIgh Performance drIvIng features Manual Transmission Operation The 6-speed manual transmission includes a 1-to-4 shift feature that helps achieve the best possible fuel economy. The shift light will turn on when, from a standstill, a cceleration and vehicle qualifications are met. When the shift light is on, the transmission can be shifted only from 1st to 4th gear. Forcing the shift lever into any other gear may damage the transmission.
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couPe roof Panel Remove the Roof Panel 1. Lower the windows. 2. Pull each front lever (A) outward. 3. Press the button on the rear lever and pull down the lever (B). 4. Lift the front edge of the panel up and forward out of the roof opening.
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 (1-800-243-8872) As the owner of a new Chevrolet, your vehicle is automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program for 5 years/100,000 miles at no expense to you. This value- added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive across town or travel the open road.
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