CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2023 User Guide

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re-enabled when the vehicle is started with
another known remote key, or when the
vehicle is unlocked.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
If equipped with remote folding mirrors,
passive locking may fold and unfold the
mirrors. SeeFolding Mirrors 024.
Temporary Disable of Passive Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking by
pressing and holding
Kon the interior door
switch with a door open for at least
four seconds, or until three chimes are
heard. Passive locking will then remain
disabled until the vehicle is turned on.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and a remote
key is left in the vehicle, the horn will chirp
three times after both doors are closed.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start. Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on, with a door open, and
then all doors are closed, the vehicle will
check for remote keys inside. If a remote
key is not detected, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) will display NO KEY FOUND and
the horn will chirp three times. This occurs
only once each time the vehicle is driven.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Keyless Trunk Opening
Press the hatch/trunk release touchpad to
open the trunk if the remote key is within
1 m (3 ft).
Programming Remote Keys to the
Vehicle
Only remote keys programmed to this
vehicle will work. If a remote key is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer. When the
replacement remote key is programmed to
this vehicle, all remaining remote keys must
also be reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen
remote keys will no longer work once the
new remote key is programmed.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low Remote
Key Battery
For improved vehicle security, the remote
key is equipped with a motion sensor. When
starting the vehicle, if the remote key has
been idle for a while, the DIC may display
KEY IN SLEEP MODE, MOVE KEY, THEN
START. Move the remote key slightly and
try starting the vehicle. If the remote key
battery is weak or if there is interference
with the signal, the DIC may display NO KEY
FOUND, REPLACE BATTERY IN KEY or NO
REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN
KEY POCKET, THEN START YOUR VEHICLE.

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If this occurs, follow these steps:
1. Place the remote key in the cupholderwith the mechanical key end facing up.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and
ENGINE START/STOP.
Replace the remote key battery as soon
as possible.
Battery Replacement
{Warning
Never allow children to play with the
remote key. The remote key contains a
small battery, which can be a choking
hazard. If swallowed, internal burns can
occur, resulting in severe injury or death.
Seek medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
{Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not touch
metal surfaces on the remote key when
it has been exposed to extreme heat.
These surfaces can be hot to the touch at
temperatures above 59 °C (138 °F).
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch
any of the circuitry on the remote key.
Static from your body could damage the
remote key.
Caution
Always replace the battery with the
correct type. Replacing the battery with
an incorrect type could potentially create
a risk of battery explosion. Dispose of
used batteries according to instructions
and local laws. Do not attempt to burn,
crush, or cut the used battery, and avoid
exposing the battery to environments
with extremely low air pressures or high
temperatures.
Caution
If the remote key is not reassembled
properly, liquids could enter the housing
and damage the circuitry, resulting in a
remote key malfunction and/or failure. To
prevent damage, always follow the steps
for remote key reassembly in this manual
to ensure the remote key is sealed
properly whenever the remote key is
opened.
Replace the battery if the DIC displays
REPLACE BATTERY IN KEY.

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1. Press the button on the side of theremote key and pull the mechanical key
out. Never pull the mechanical key out
without pressing the button.
2. Use the mechanical key blade in the slotto remove the battery cover by hand.
3. Remove the seal by pulling on the tab toaccess the battery.
4. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
5. Insert the new battery, negative side facing down. Replace with a CR2450 or
equivalent battery.
6. Replace the seal, pushing it into the groove around the battery compartment.
7. Replace the battery cover by snapping it back into the remote key.
8. Reinsert the mechanical key.
Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows the engine to be started
from outside the vehicle.
S: This button on the remote key is for
remote start.
The climate control system will use the
previous settings during a remote start. The
rear window defogger may come on during
remote start based on cold ambient
conditions. The rear window defogger
indicator light does not come on during
remote start.
If equipped, the heated and ventilated front
seats may also come on when the vehicle
personalization setting is enabled. See
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 043.
If equipped with a remote start heated
steering wheel, it may come on during a
remote start. See Heated Steering Wheel
0 73.
Laws in some local communities may restrict
the use of remote starters. For example,
some laws may require a person using
remote start to have the vehicle in view.
Check local regulations for any
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If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the
remote start feature. The vehicle may run
out of fuel.
The remote key range may be shorter while
the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the remote key. SeeRemote Key07.
You have a total of 30 minutes of engine
running time. The maximum run time of a
single start is 15 minutes, and it will shut off
automatically. You could do three 10 minute
starts if you manually shut off after
10 minutes. The last 10 minute start would
shut off automatically as your total
30 minutes will have been used.
Starting the Engine Using Remote Start
1. Press
Stwice on the remote key. The
turn signal lamps will flash. The lamps
flash to confirm the request to remote
start the vehicle has been received.
During the remote start, the parking
lamps will remain on as long as the
engine is running. 2. The engine will shut off after 15 minutes
or after the remainder of the 30 minute
total running time is used, unless you
stop the remote start before engine
running has completed or the ignition is
turned on.
3. Press the brake pedal and turn the ignition on to drive the vehicle.
Total Engine Run Time
Remote start can be used for up to
30 minutes of total engine run time.
After two remote starts of 15 minutes,
or multiple shorter time starts totaling
30 minutes have been used, the vehicle's
ignition must be turned on and then off
before the remote start can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of the
following:
.PressS. The parking lamps will turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then back off. Conditions in Which Remote Start Will
Not Work
The remote start will not operate if any of
the following occur:
.The ignition is in any mode other
than off.
.A remote key is in the vehicle.
.The hatch/trunk is not closed.
.The convertible top is not fully open or
closed.
.The tonneau cover is not closed.
.The hazard warning flashers are on.
.There is an emission control system
malfunction.
.The engine coolant temperature is
too high.
.The oil pressure is low.
.The 30 minutes of engine run time have
been used.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).

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Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
.Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while the vehicle
is moving. The chance of being thrown
out of the vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are not locked.
So, all passengers should wear seat
belts properly and the doors should be
locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
.Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out.
A child can be overcome by extreme
heat and can suffer permanent injuries
or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle whenever
leaving it.
.Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from happening.To lock or unlock a door from the outside,
press
HorIon the remote key.
For Keyless Access, hold the remote key
within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle. Grip
and press the door handle touchpad. See
Remote Key Operation
07. This feature can
be programmed. To view available settings
from the infotainment screen, touch Settings
> Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Convertible Shown, Coupe Similar
To lock or unlock the doors from the inside,
use the driver power door lock switch.
H: Press to lock the doors. The indicator
light in the switch will illuminate when
locked.
I: Press to unlock the doors.

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The passenger power door lock switch can
also be used to lock or unlock the doors.
The fuel door, hood, and hatch/trunk are
also locked and unlocked using either power
door lock switch.Convertible Shown, Coupe Similar
To open a door from the inside, press the
door unlatch button.
Loss of Vehicle Electrical Power
If the vehicle has lost battery power, open
the doors manually. From Inside the Vehicle
Pull the driver door release handle.
Pull the passenger door release handle.

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From Outside the Vehicle
There is a back up key cylinder to open the
left hand door
In the air inlet located on the body,
rearward of the left door handle.
Free-Turning Locks
The key lock cylinder turns freely when
either the wrong key is used, or the correct
key is not fully inserted. The free-turning
lock feature prevents the lock cylinder from
being forced open. To reset the lock
cylinder, ensure that the correct key is fully
inserted into the lock cylinder. Rotate the
key until you feel the lock cylinder clickback into place. Remove the key and
reinsert fully, then rotate the key to unlock
the vehicle.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the actual locking of the
doors until five seconds after all doors are
closed.
When
Qis pressed on the power door lock
switch with the door open, a chime will
sound three times indicating that delayed
locking is active.
The doors will then lock automatically
five seconds after all doors are closed. If a
door is reopened before five seconds have
elapsed, the five-second timer will reset once
all the doors are closed again.
Press
Qon the door lock switch again,
or press
Qon the remote key, to override
this feature and lock the doors immediately.
Delayed locking can be programmed. To
view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Power Door Locks.
Automatic Door Locks
The doors will lock automatically when all
doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
To unlock the doors:
.PressKon a power door lock switch.
.Shift the transmission into P (Park).
If a vehicle door is unlocked and then
opened and closed, the doors will lock either
when your foot is removed from the brake
or the vehicle speed becomes faster than
13 km/h (8 mph).
Automatic door locking cannot be disabled.
Automatic door unlocking can be
programmed. To view available settings
from the infotainment screen, touch
Settings > Vehicle > Power Door Locks.
Lockout Protection
If the ignition is on or in accessory mode
and the power door lock switch is pressed
with the driver door open, all the doors will
lock and only the driver door will unlock.
If the vehicle is off and locking is requested
while a door is open, when all doors are
closed the vehicle will check for remote keys
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number of remote keys inside has not
reduced, the driver door will unlock and the
horn will chirp three times.
Lockout Protection can be manually
overridden with the driver door open by
pressing and holding
Qon the power door
lock switch.
Doors
Hood
Hood Release
{Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the hood is
not latched completely. The hood could
open fully, block your vision, and cause a
crash. You or others could be injured.
Always close the hood completely before
driving. When the hood is not closed, the
vehicle will not exceed 42 km/h
(26 mph). Close the hood to drive faster
than 42 km/h (26 mph).
The hood compartment can be accessed in
several ways. Ensure the hood is clear of any objects
before opening.
This vehicle prevents from shifting out of
P (Park) when the hood is not closed. Close
the hood to shift out of P (Park). Confirm
the hood is closed by checking that the
hood is flush with the surrounding
components.
If the hood is closed but the ajar message is
still present, then the transmission lockout
can be overridden by holding the brake for
20 seconds and then shifting into D (Drive).
In this case, the vehicle will not exceed
42 km/h (26 mph). See your dealer for
service.
Driver Door Hood Latch Release Button
1. With the transmission in P (Park), press
Eon the bottom of the driver door
to release the hood.
2. From the front of the vehicle, lift the hood slightly until the gas strut system
automatically raises and holds it in the
fully open position.
3. The hood light and Open Hood message will display in the Driver Information
Center (DIC) when the hood is open.
Using the Remote Key
1. Press
Etwice on the remote key to
release the hood.
2. From the front of the vehicle, lift the hood slightly until the gas strut system
automatically raises and holds it in the
fully open position.
3. The hood light and Open Hood message will display in the Driver Information
Center (DIC) when the hood is open.

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Front Fascia TouchPad
1. Locate the touchpad in the grill openingnear the driver side headlamp.
2. Press the touchpad once to release the hood. The remote key must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the hood.
3. From the front of the vehicle, lift the hood slightly until the gas strut system
automatically raises and holds it in the
fully open position.
4. The hood light and Open Hood message will display in the Driver Information
Center (DIC) when the hood is open. Opening The Hood When There Is No
Electrical Power
The manual release cable should only be
used for service and/or emergency use, such
as a loss of vehicle electrical power.
To enter the vehicle in the event electrical
power has been lost, see
“Loss of Vehicle
Electrical Power” underDoor Locks 014.
1. Locate the manual release cable loop to
the left of the brake pedal.
2. Pull the manual release cable twice to release the hood.
3. From the front of the vehicle, lift the hood slightly until the gas strut system
automatically raises and holds it in the
fully open position. Emergency Hood Release Button
The underhood compartment is equipped
with a glow-in-the-dark emergency hood
release button. This button will glow
following exposure to light. Press the button
to open the hood from inside the underhood
compartment.
Closing the Hood
{Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the hood is
not latched completely. The hood could
open fully, block your vision, and cause a
crash. You or others could be injured.
Always close the hood completely before
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driving. When the hood is not closed, the
vehicle will not exceed 42 km/h
(26 mph). Close the hood to drive faster
than 42 km/h (26 mph).
The hood is not heavy enough to latch
under its own weight. The hood will remain
open until the striker is pushed into the
latch. Ensure the hood is fully latched before
taking the vehicle out of P (Park). 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly, and all tools are
removed.
2. Ensure that all cargo is placed away from the emergency hood release
button.
3. Pull the hood down and set the striker gently into the latch.
4. Firmly press down on the front edge of the hood until the latch clicks twice.
5. Check that the hood is flush to the fascia to ensure the hood is fully closed. Storing Your Vehicle{Warning
The emergency hood release button
inside the underhood compartment will
not function when the battery is
disconnected or depleted. To avoid
personal injury or death, always keep the
hood fully closed and latched when
storing the vehicle. If the hood is not
latched, a person could climb into the
underhood compartment and
inadvertently close the hood. People
should never climb inside the underhood
compartment. Never shut the hood when
a person is inside.
See “Opening The Hood When There Is No
Electrical Power,” earlier in this section.
Hatch (Trunk)
{Warning
Components under the hatch, hatch
vents, and glass can get hot from running
the engine. To help avoid the risk of
burning unprotected skin, never touch
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these components until they have cooled,
and always use a glove or towel to avoid
direct skin contact.
{Warning
Turn the vehicle off before opening the
hatch. If the engine is running with the
hatch open, you or others could be
injured.
Hatch/Trunk Release
The vehicle must be in P (Park).
{Warning
When opening or closing the hatch/trunk,
keep hands away from the closure area.
You or others could be injured.
To release the hatch/trunk:
{Warning
Vehicles equipped with a rear spoiler
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