CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2015 7.G Owners Manual

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Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the
exterior lamps are in use. See
Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1.
Cruise Control Light
For vehicles with cruise control, the
cruise control light is white when the
cruise control is on and ready, and
turns green when the cruise control
is set and active.The light turns off when the cruise
control is turned off. See
Cruise
Control on page 9-49.
Door Ajar Light
This light comes on when a door is
open or not securely latched. Before
driving, check that all doors are
properly closed.
Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC displays are shown in the
center of the instrument cluster in
the Info application. See Instrument
Cluster on page 5-7. The Info
application is only available when
the vehicle is in ON/RUN. The
displays show the status of many
vehicle systems. The controls for
the DIC are on the right steering
wheel control.

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worx:Press to move up or
down in a list.
oorp: Pressoto open
application menus on the left.
Press
pto open interaction menus
on the right.
SEL (Select): Press to open a
menu or select a menu item. Press
and hold to reset values on certain
screens.
DIC Info Pages
The following is the list of all
possible DIC info displays.
Depending on the vehicle, some
may not be available.
Current Speed: Displays the
vehicle speed in either kilometers
per hour (km/h) or miles per
hour (mph).
Trip A or B/Average Fuel
Economy/Average Speed: Trip
displays the current distance
traveled, in either kilometers (km) or
miles (mi), since the trip odometer
was last reset. The trip odometer can be reset by pressing and
holding SEL while this display is
active.
Average Fuel Economy displays the
approximate average liters per
100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles
per gallon (mpg). This number is
calculated based on the number of
L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the
last time this menu item was reset.
This number reflects only the
approximate average fuel economy
that the vehicle has right now, and
will change as driving conditions
change. The Average Fuel
Economy can be reset by pressing
and holding SEL while this display
is active.
Average Speed displays the
average speed of the vehicle in
kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles
per hour (mph). This average is
calculated based on the various
vehicle speeds recorded since the
last reset of this value. The average
speed can be reset by pressing and
holding SEL while this display is
active.Fuel Range/Instantaneous Fuel
Economy:
Fuel Range displays the
approximate distance the vehicle
can be driven without refueling.
LOW will be displayed when the
vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel
range estimate is based on an
average of the vehicle's fuel
economy over recent driving history
and the amount of fuel remaining in
the fuel tank.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy
displays the current fuel economy in
either liters per 100 kilometers (L/
100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg).
This number reflects only the
approximate fuel economy that the
vehicle has right now and changes
frequently as driving conditions
change.
This display may also show the
number of cylinders the vehicle is
running on. See Active Fuel
Management
®on page 9-26.

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Oil Life:Displays an estimate of
the oil's remaining useful life.
If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is
displayed, that means 99% of the
current oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low,
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message will appear on the display.
See Engine Oil Messages on
page 5-37. The oil should be
changed as soon as possible. See
Engine Oil on page 10-12. In
addition to the engine oil life system
monitoring the oil life, additional
maintenance is recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule. See
Maintenance Schedule on
page 11-2.
The Oil Life display must be reset
after each oil change. It will not
reset itself. Do not reset the Oil Life
display accidentally at any time
other than when the oil has just
been changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil change.
To reset the engine oil life system,
press and hold SEL for several seconds while the Oil Life display is
active. See
Engine Oil Life System
on page 10-18.
Tire Pressure: Displays the
approximate pressures of all four
tires. Tire pressure is displayed in
either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds
per square inch (psi). If the pressure
is low, the value for that tire is
shown in amber. See Tire Pressure
Monitor System on page 10-59 and
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 10-60.
Best Average Fuel Economy:
Displays the average fuel economy,
the best fuel economy over the
selected distance, and a bar graph
showing instantaneous fuel
economy. Press
pto change the
selected distance.
Fuel Used/Timer: Displays the
approximate liters (L) or
gallons (gal) of fuel that have been
used since last reset. The fuel used
can be reset by pressing and
holding SEL while this display is
active. This display can also be used as a
timer. To start/stop the timer,
press
pwhile this display is active
and then SEL to start/stop the timer.
The display will show the amount of
time that has passed since the timer
was last reset. To reset the timer to
zero, press and hold SEL or use
p
to access the menu while this
display is active.
ECO Index: Aids the driver in
determining how efficiently they are
driving.
This display may also show the
number of cylinders the vehicle is
running on. See Active Fuel
Management
®on page 9-26.
Speed Limit: Displays sign
information, which comes from a
roadway database in the onboard
navigation.
Engine Hours/Lifetime Revs:
Displays the total number of hours
the engine has run. It also shows
total engine revolutions divided by
10,000.

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Head-Up Display (HUD)
{Warning
If the HUD image is too bright,
or too high in your field of view, it
may take you more time to see
things you need to see when it is
dark outside. Be sure to keep the
HUD image dim and placed low in
your field of view.
If equipped with HUD, some
information concerning the
operation of the vehicle is projected
onto the windshield.
The HUD information appears as an
image focused out toward the front
of the vehicle.
{Caution
If you try to use the HUD image
as a parking aid, you may
misjudge the distance and
damage your vehicle. Do not use
the HUD image as a parking aid.
The HUD information can be
displayed in various languages. The
speedometer reading and other
numerical values can be displayed
in either English or metric units.
The language selection is changed
through the radio and the units of
measurement is changed through
the instrument cluster. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5-45 and
“Settings” underInstrument Cluster
on page 5-7.
The HUD may display different
alerts and information for vehicles
equipped with these features:
.Speedometer
.Tachometer
.Manual Transmission Gear (If
Equipped)
.Manual Paddle Shift Gear
Indicator (If Equipped)
These displays on the HUD are
for use when using the manual
paddle shift controls to shift the
transmission. See “Manual
Paddle Shift” inAutomatic
Transmission on page 9-28.
.Shift Light
This light is used for
performance driving to indicate
that the vehicle's best
performance level has been
reached to shift the transmission
into the next higher gear. An
arrow pointing up will light up on
the display just prior to reaching
the engine fuel cut-off mode.
.G-Force Gauge
.Audio Information
.Upcoming Maneuver from
OnBoard Navigation

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.Upcoming Maneuver from
OnStar
.Incoming Call
The HUD control is to the left of the
steering wheel on the instrument
panel.
To adjust the HUD image so that
items are properly displayed:
1. Adjust the driver seat.
2. Start the engine.
3. Adjust the HUD settings asneeded.
$(Image Adjustment): Press
down or lift up to adjust the vertical
position of the HUD image in the
windshield.
!(Display View): Press to
select the display view. Each press
will cause the display view to
change to the next view. If vehicle
messages are displayed, pressing
the DIC select button may clear the
message. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5-26.
D(Image Brightness): Lift up
and hold to brighten the display.
Press down and hold to dim the
display. Hold down to turn the
display off.
The HUD image will automatically
dim and brighten to compensate for
outside lighting. The HUD
brightness control can also be
adjusted as needed.
The HUD image can temporarily
light up depending on the angle and
position of the sunlight on the HUD
display. This is normal.
Polarized sunglasses could make
the HUD image harder to see. Display Views
There are several HUD views that
can be displayed:
English
Metric
Tour: Displays the vehicle speed,
gear position, shift indicator, and
driver mode.

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English
Metric
Sport: Displays the vehicle speed,
a circular tachometer, gear position,
shift indicator, and G-Force meter.
English
Metric
Track: Displays the vehicle speed,
a linear tachometer, gear position,
shift lights, and G-Force meter.
English
Metric
Timing: Displays a linear
tachometer, gear position, shift
lights, and performance or lap timer.
The performance or lap timer
content displayed depends on which
feature is currently in use in the
instrument cluster. See Instrument
Cluster on page 5-7.

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Interrupts
The interrupt information temporarily
displays in any HUD view. Once
displayed, HUD returns to the
previous HUD view. Interrupts may
include:
.Audio Information
.Navigation Turn-by-Turn
Information
.Incoming Call Information
.Vehicle Alerts
English
Metric
Audio: May display when a new
source, radio station, or media type
is selected.
English
Metric
Navigation: Turn-by-turn
navigation information may be
displayed when Navigation is active
and an upcoming maneuver is
pending. It appears until the
maneuver is complete and then the
HUD display returns to the
previous view.

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English
Metric
Phone: May display when an
incoming call is received from either
OnStar or a Bluetooth connected
phone. It appears momentarily until
the call is answered or ignored.
English
Metric
Vehicle Alerts: Alerts can be
dismissed in the instrument cluster.
All alerts are not displayed in
the HUD.
Care of the HUD
Clean the inside of the windshield to
remove any dirt or film that could
reduce the sharpness or clarity of
the HUD image. Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth
sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe
the lens gently, then dry it.
HUD Troubleshooting
Check that:
.Nothing is covering the
HUD lens.
.HUD brightness setting is not
too dim or too bright.
.HUD is adjusted to the proper
height.
.Polarized sunglasses are
not worn.
.Windshield and HUD lens are
clean.
If the HUD image is not correct,
contact your dealer.
The windshield is part of the HUD
system. See Windshield
Replacement on page 10-37.

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Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC
indicate the status of the vehicle or
some action that may be needed to
correct a condition. Multiple
messages may display one after the
other.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be
acknowledged and cleared by
pressing SEL. The messages that
require immediate action cannot be
cleared until that action is
performed. All messages should be
taken seriously and clearing the
messages does not correct the
problem.
The following are some of the
vehicle messages that may be
displayed depending on the vehicle
content.
Battery Voltage and
Charging Messages
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the
vehicle has detected that the battery
voltage is dropping beyond a
reasonable point. The battery saver
system starts reducing features of
the vehicle that may be noticed. At
the point that features are disabled,
this message displays. Turn off
unnecessary accessories to allow
the battery to recharge.
LOW BATTERY
This message is displayed when the
battery voltage is low. SeeBattery
on page 10-34.
SERVICE BATTERY
CHARGING SYSTEM
This message is displayed when
there is a fault in the battery
charging system. Take the vehicle to
your dealer for service.
Brake System Messages
BRAKE FLUID LOW
This message is displayed when the
brake fluid level is low. See Brake
Fluid on page 10-32.
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
This message is displayed if the
Electric Parking Brake is on while
the vehicle is in motion. See Electric
Parking Brake on page 9-36.
SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST
This message may be displayed
when there is a problem with the
brake boost assist system. When
this message is displayed, the brake
boost assist motor might be heard
operating and you might notice
pulsation in the brake pedal. This is
normal under these conditions. Take
the vehicle to your dealer for
service.

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SERVICE PARKING BRAKE
This message is displayed when
there is a problem with the parking
brake. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.
STEP ON BRAKE TO
RELEASE PARK BRAKE
This message is displayed if you
attempt to release the Electric
Parking Brake without the brake
pedal applied. SeeElectric Parking
Brake on page 9-36.
Compass Messages
Dashes may be displayed if the
vehicle temporarily loses
communication with the Global
Positioning System (GPS).
Convertible Top
Messages
The following messages are for
vehicles with a power
convertible top.
ATTACH TRUNK PARTITION
TO OPERATE TOP
This message displays and a sound
will be heard if the trunk partition is
not in place. Open the hatch/trunk
and make sure the trunk partition is
secure and no objects are on the
trunk partition.
BATTERY VOLTAGE TOO
LOW –TOP DISABLED
This message displays when the
battery voltage is too low to operate
the convertible top.
CLOSE TRUNK TO MOVE TOP
This message displays if the trunk is
open while you are trying to operate
the convertible top. Make sure the
trunk is closed before operating the
convertible top.
FOLDING TOP MOTION
COMPLETE
This message displays when the top
successfully completes an open/
close cycle.
FOLDING TOP NOT SECURE
COMPLETE TOP MOTION
This message occurs if the top is
not secure. Several beeps will
sound. Complete the power open or
power close cycle for the top. If it is
not possible to move the top to a
fully open or fully closed position,
make sure that all objects are clear
of the path of the top system
components.
ONLY MANUAL OPERATION
OF TOP POSSIBLE
This message indicates that the
position of the top cannot be fully
determined by the power convertible
top controls. Try moving the top in
the other direction. This message
will also be displayed if a fault is
detected by the convertible top
controls. See “Manual Movement of
Top” under Convertible Top on
page 2-28.