Chevrolet CORVETTE 2020 User manual

PART NUMBER. 84031925 A

2020

CMY

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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . 7
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 86
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 130
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 143
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 282
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 295
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 301
OnStar ........................ 304
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Index .................... 313

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2 Introduction

Introduction

The names, logos, emblems,

slogans, vehicle model names, and

vehicle body designs appearing in

this manual including, but not limited

to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET,

the CHEVROLET Emblem,

Corvette, and the Corvette Emblem

are trademarks and/or service

marks of General Motors LLC, its

subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

For vehicles first sold in Canada,

substitute the name “General

Motors of Canada Company”for

Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it

appears in this manual.

This manual describes features that

may or may not be on the vehicle

because of optional equipment that

was not purchased on the vehicle,

model variants, country

specifications, features/applications

that may not be available in your

region, or changes subsequent to

the printing of this owner’s manual.

Refer to the purchase

documentation relating to your

specific vehicle to confirm the

features.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for

quick reference.

Using this Manual

To quickly locate information about

the vehicle, use the Index in the

back of the manual. It is an

alphabetical list of what is in the

manual and the page number where

it can be found.

Danger, Warning, and

Caution

Warning messages found on vehicle

labels and in this manual describe

hazards and what to do to avoid or

reduce them.

{Danger

Danger indicates a hazard with a

high level of risk which will result

in serious injury or death.

{Warning

Warning indicates a hazard that

could result in injury or death.

Litho in U.S.A.

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Introduction 3

Caution

Caution indicates a hazard that

could result in property or vehicle

damage.

A circle with a slash through it is a

safety symbol which means “Do

not,” “Do not do this,”or “Do not let

this happen.”

Symbols

The vehicle has components and

labels that use symbols instead of

text. Symbols are shown along with

the text describing the operation or

information relating to a specific

component, control, message,

gauge, or indicator.

M:Shown when the owner’s

manual has additional instructions

or information.

*:Shown when the service

manual has additional instructions

or information.

0:Shown when there is more

information on another page —

“see page.”

Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbols

that may be found on the vehicle

and what they mean. See the

features in this manual for

information.

u:Air Conditioning System

G:Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil

9:Airbag Readiness Light

!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)

$:Brake System Warning Light

z:Carbon Monoxide

9:Dispose of Used Components

Properly

P:Do Not Apply High Pressure

Water

B:Engine Coolant Temperature

_:Flame/Fire Prohibited

H:Flammable

R:Fuse Block Cover Lock

Location

+:Fuses

j:ISOFIX/LATCH System Child

Restraints

Q:Keep Fuse Block Covers

Properly Installed

A:Lane Keep Assist

*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp

::Oil Pressure

X:Park Assist

O:Power

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4 Introduction

7:Rear Cross Traffic Alert

I:Registered Technician

/:Remote Vehicle Start

>:Seat Belt Reminders

I:Side Blind Zone Alert

7:Tire Pressure Monitor

d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak/

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

a:Under Pressure

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Introduction 5

Instrument Panel Overview

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6 Introduction

1. Air Vents 0141.

2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn

and Lane-Change Signals

0127.

Exterior Lamp Controls 0124.

3. Manual Shift Paddles. See

Manual Mode 0173.

4. Instrument Cluster 094.

5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 087.

6. Near Field Communication

Antenna (NFC). See “Pairing a

Phone”in the infotainment

manual.

7. Volume Control Knob. See the

infotainment manual.

Infotainment Home Button. See

the infotainment manual.

8. Infotainment 0130.

9. Alarm System Indicator Light.

See Vehicle Alarm System

026.

Light Sensor. See Automatic

Headlamp System 0126.

10. Dual Automatic Climate Control

System 0137.

Driver and Passenger Heated

and Ventilated Seat Controls (If

Equipped). See Heated and

Ventilated Front Seats 053.

11. Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control 0180.

Curb View Camera (If

Equipped). See Assistance

Systems for Parking or Backing

0198.

Front Lift System Control (If

Equipped). See Front Lift

System 0189.

12. Driver Mode Control 0182.

13. Shift Switches. See Dual

Clutch Transmission 0169.

14. Keyless Ignition. See Ignition

Positions 0163.

15. Driver Information Center (DIC)

Controls. See Driver

Information Center (DIC) 0108.

16. Heated Steering Wheel 087 (If

Equipped).

17. Bluetooth Controls. See

“Steering Wheel Controls”in

the infotainment manual.

Voice Recognition Controls.

See “Steering Wheel Controls”

in the infotainment manual.

18. Volume Control Buttons. See

“Steering Wheel Controls”in

the infotainment manual.

19. Horn 087.

20. Favorites Select Buttons. See

“Steering Wheel Controls”in

the infotainment manual.

21. Z-Mode Control. See Driver

Mode Control 0182.

22. Cruise Control 0194.

23. Electric Parking Brake 0177.

24. Data Link Connector (DLC)

(Out of View). See Malfunction

Indicator Lamp (Check Engine

Light) 0102.

25. Instrument Panel Illumination

Control 0128.

26. Head-Up Display Controls (If

Equipped). See Head-Up

Display (HUD) 0110.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 7

Keys, Doors, and

Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys ............................ 7

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 15

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 20

Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Doors

Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Hatch (Trunk) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 26

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 28

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 31

Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 32

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 32

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror......................... 32

Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Roof

Roof Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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.

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8 Keys, Doors, and Windows

The mechanical key can be used to

open the vehicle and hatch/trunk if

power to the vehicle is lost. See

Hatch (Trunk) 023.

Convertible Shown, Coupe Similar

Press the button on the side to

remove the mechanical key. Never

pull the mechanical key out without

pressing the button.

This vehicle has a Keyless Access

system with pushbutton start. See

Ignition Positions 0163 for

information on starting the vehicle.

If it becomes difficult to turn the

mechanical key, inspect the

mechanical key blade for debris.

Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System

See Radio Frequency Statement

0300.

If there is a decrease in the remote

key operating range:

.Check the distance. The remote

key may be too far from the

vehicle.

.Check the location. Other

vehicles or objects may be

blocking the signal.

.Check the remote key battery.

See “Battery Replacement”later

in this section.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 9

.If the remote key is still not

working correctly, see your

dealer or a qualified technician

for service.

Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System Operation

The Keyless Access system allows

for vehicle entry when the remote

key is within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless

Access Operation”later in this

section.

The remote key functions may work

up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the

vehicle.

Other conditions can affect the

performance of the remote key. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System 08.

H:Press to lock both doors and

the fuel door. The turn signal

indicators may flash and/or the horn

may sound on the second press to

indicate locking. See “Remote Lock,

Unlock, Start”under Vehicle

Personalization 0116.

Pressing Hmay also arm the

theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle

Alarm System 026.

See Folding Mirrors 030.

I:Press to unlock the driver door

and the fuel door. Press again within

five seconds to unlock both doors.

When remotely unlocking the

vehicle at night, the headlamps and

taillamps may come on for about

30 seconds to light your approach to

the vehicle depending on the

settings. See Vehicle

Personalization 0116. The turn

signal indicators may flash to

indicate unlocking.

Pressing Iwill disarm the

theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle

Alarm System 026.

If equipped with remote window

operation, press Iand hold for

three seconds to remotely open the

windows, if enabled. See Vehicle

Personalization 0116.

See Folding Mirrors 030.

S:Press twice to start the engine

from outside the vehicle using the

remote key. See Remote Vehicle

Start 015. The vehicle can not be

driven during a remote start. To

drive the vehicle, press the brake

pedal, then press ENGINE START/

STOP, with the remote key in the

vehicle.

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