ECO mode CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2016 7.G Owners Manual

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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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, the CORVETTE
Emblem, CORVETTE STINGRAY
and the STINGRAY Emblem are
trademarks and/or service marks of
General Motors LLC, its
subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.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 manual.
Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm the
features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
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.
Litho in U.S.A.
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In Brief 7
1.Air Vents 0156.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change
Signals 0143.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0140.
3. Manual Shift Paddles (If Equipped). See Manual
Mode 0184.
Active Rev Match Paddles (If
Equipped). See Active Rev
Match 0188.
4. Instrument Cluster 096.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 092.
6. Instrument Panel Storage Button. See Instrument Panel
Storage 087.
7. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. See Passenger
Sensing System 071.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0142.
9. Hazard Warning
Flashers 0143.
10. Infotainment 0146. 11. Passenger Temperature
Control. See Dual Automatic
Climate Control System 0152.
Passenger Heated and
Ventilated Seat Controls (If
Equipped). See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 059.
12. Driver and Redundant Passenger Heated and
Ventilated Seat Controls (If
Equipped). See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 059.
13. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0152.
14. Electric Parking Brake 0190.
15. MODE SELECT Knob. See Competitive Driving
Mode 0198.
16. Shift Lever (Manual Shown). SeeAutomatic Transmission
0 182 orManual
Transmission 0187.
17. Keyless Ignition. See Ignition
Positions 0175.
18. Bluetooth Controls. See “Steering Wheel Controls” in
the infotainment manual. Voice Recognition Controls.
See
“Steering Wheel Controls”
in the infotainment manual.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0113.
19. Steering Wheel Controls 092.
20. Horn 092.
21. Steering Wheel Adjustment
092 (Out of View).
22. Cruise Control 0202.
23. Hood Release (Out of View). SeeHood 0217.
24. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0106.
25. Hatch/Trunk Release Button. SeeHatch (Trunk) 037.
Intrusion and Inclination
Sensors Disable Switch. See
Vehicle Alarm System 039.
26. Head-Up Display Controls (If Equipped). See Head-Up
Display (HUD) 0115.
27. Power Mirrors 042.

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In Brief 21
.To turn off both traction control
and StabiliTrak, press and hold
the TCS/StabiliTrak
gbutton,
until the Traction Off light
iand
the StabiliTrak OFF light
g
illuminate in the instrument
cluster.
. Press and release the TCS/
StabiliTrak
gbutton again to
turn on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0192.
The vehicle has Driver Mode
Control and may have Competitive
Driving Mode. See Driver Mode
Control 0194 andCompetitive
Driving Mode 0198.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0171. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures. See
Tire Pressure Monitor
System 0265.
Performance Vehicle
Features
Checking Engine Oil
Your vehicle may have a high
performance dry sump lubrication
system. This system operates
differently than a standard engine
lubrication system. See Engine
Oil 0223.
Check the oil level only after the
engine has been thoroughly warmed
up and then check between five and
10 minutes of shutoff. This ensures
that the oil level reading obtained
will be accurate.
Brake Noise
Under certain weather or operating
conditions, occasional brake squeal
may be heard with the vehicle's
performance braking system. This
brake system is designed for
superior fade resistance and
consistent operation using high

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In Brief 23
.When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
. Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
. Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
. Combine several trips into a
single trip.
. Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.
. Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
. Select Eco mode for improved
fuel economy. This will result in
better Active Fuel Management
(AFM) operation. See Active
Fuel Management
®0 181.
. For recommended shift speeds,
see Manual Transmission 0187.
Premium Fuel
Use the recommended fuel. See
Fuel 0206.
Roadside Assistance
Program
U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
TTY Users (U.S. Only):
1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
New Chevrolet owners are
automatically enrolled in the
Roadside Assistance Program.
See Roadside Assistance
Program 0319.

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30 Keys, Doors, and Windows
8. Place the new transmitter inthe steering column transmitter
pocket with the buttons facing
up and the base toward the
opening facing the
passenger side.
9. Press the ENGINE START/ STOP button. When the
transmitter is learned, the DIC
display will show that it is ready
to program the new transmitter.
10. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and
press
QorKon the
transmitter. To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 8–
10. When all additional
transmitters are programmed,
press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for
approximately 12 seconds to
exit programming mode.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
If the transmitter battery is weak or if
there is interference with the signal,
the DIC may display a NO REMOTE
DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY
WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN
TRANSMITTER POCKET, THEN
START YOUR VEHICLE message
when you try to start the vehicle.
See
Key and Lock Messages 0124.
Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter. To start the vehicle:
1. Place the transmitter in the
steering column transmitter
pocket with the buttons facing
up and the base toward the
passenger side.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake
pedal and the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.

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32 Keys, Doors, and Windows
During a remote start, the heated or
ventilated seats, if equipped, may
turn on automatically. SeeHeated
and Ventilated Front Seats 059.
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
requirements.
If the vehicle is low on fuel, do not
use the remote start feature. The
vehicle may run out of fuel.
The RKE transmitter range may be
less while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 025.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press and release
Qon the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
/
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash. The lamps flash to confirm the
request to remote start the
vehicle has been received.
During the remote start, the
doors will be locked and the
parking lamps will remain on as
long as the engine is running.
The engine will shut off after
10 minutes unless a time
extension is done.
3. To drive, have the RKE transmitter in the vehicle, press
the brake pedal, and then start
the vehicle.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can also be
extended by another 10 minutes,
if during the first 10 minutes
Steps 1–2 are repeated while the
engine is still running. An extension
can be requested, 30 seconds after
starting. This provides a total of
20 minutes.
The remote start can only be
extended once per ignition cycle. A maximum of two remote starts,
or a remote start with an extension,
are allowed between ignition cycles.
After two remote starts, the vehicle's
ignition must be changed to ON/
RUN/START and then back to OFF
before the remote start procedure
can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
.
Press and hold
/until the
parking lamps 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.
. The transmitter is in the vehicle.
. The hood is not closed.

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Warning (Continued)
for people with a history of
asthma or other breathing trouble.
To avoid this, everyone in the
vehicle should get out as soon as
it is safe to do so. If you have
breathing problems but cannot
get out of the vehicle after an
airbag inflates, then get fresh air
by opening a window or a door.
If you experience breathing
problems following an airbag
deployment, you should seek
medical attention.
The vehicle has a feature that may
automatically unlock the doors, turn
on the interior lamps and hazard
warning flashers, and shut off the
fuel system after the airbags inflate.
The feature may also activate,
without airbag inflation, after an
event that exceeds a predetermined
threshold. You can lock the doors,
and turn off the interior lamps and
hazard warning flashers by using
the controls for those features.
{Warning
A crash severe enough to inflate
the airbags may have also
damaged important functions in
the vehicle, such as the fuel
system, brake and steering
systems, etc. Even if the vehicle
appears to be drivable after a
moderate crash, there may be
concealed damage that could
make it difficult to safely operate
the vehicle.
Use caution if you should attempt
to restart the engine after a crash
has occurred.
In many crashes severe enough to
inflate the airbag, windshields are
broken by vehicle deformation.
Additional windshield breakage may
also occur from the front outboard
passenger airbag.
. Airbags are designed to inflate
only once. After an airbag
inflates, you will need some new
parts for the airbag system.
If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there
to help protect you in another
crash. A new system will include
airbag modules and possibly
other parts. The service manual
for the vehicle covers the need
to replace other parts.
. The vehicle has a crash sensing
and diagnostic module which
records information after a
crash. See Vehicle Data
Recording and Privacy 0326
and Event Data
Recorders 0327.
. Let only qualified technicians
work on the airbag system.
Improper service can mean that
the airbag system will not work
properly. See your dealer for
service.
Passenger Sensing
System
The vehicle has a passenger
sensing system for the front
outboard passenger position. The
passenger airbag status indicator
will light on the instrument panel
when the vehicle is started.

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Every time infants and young
children ride in vehicles, they should
have the protection provided by
appropriate child restraints. Neither
the vehicle's safety belt system nor
its airbag system is designed
for them.
Children who are not restrained
properly can strike other people,
or can be thrown out of the vehicle.
{Warning
Never hold an infant or a child
while riding in a vehicle. Due to
crash forces, an infant or a child
will become so heavy it is not
possible to hold it during a crash.
For example, in a crash at only
40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb)
infant will suddenly become a
110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's
arms. An infant should be
secured in an appropriate
restraint.{Warning
Children who are up against,
or very close to, any airbag when
it inflates can be seriously injured
or killed. Never put a rear-facing
child restraint in the front
outboard seat. Secure a
rear-facing child restraint in a rear
seat. It is also better to secure a
forward-facing child restraint in a
rear seat. If you must secure a
forward-facing child restraint in
the front outboard seat, always
move the front passenger seat as
far back as it will go.
Q: What are the different types ofadd-on child restraints?
A: Add-on child restraints, which
are purchased by the vehicle
owner, are available in four basic
types. Selection of a particular
restraint should take into
consideration not only the child's
weight, height, and age but also
whether or not the restraint will
be compatible with the motor
vehicle in which it will be used.
For most basic types of child
restraints, there are many
different models available. When
purchasing a child restraint, be
sure it is designed to be used in
a motor vehicle. If it is, the

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Reconfigurable Instrument
Cluster
There are four instrument cluster
display configurations to choose
from: Link to Drive Mode, Sport,
Track, and Tour. The style of the
center of the instrument cluster will
change depending on the theme
selected. If Link to Drive Mode is
chosen, the cluster configuration will
change to match the setting on the
driver mode control on the console.
SeeDriver Mode Control 0194.
If Weather or Eco are selected with
the driver mode control, the cluster
will display the Tour theme.
Sport Includes a circular tachometer
centered in the display. The DIC is
contained within the tachometer
ring. Additionally, there are two
configurable pocket gauges in the
lower left and right corners.
Track
Includes an asymmetric tachometer
with prominent red-line markings
and a lap timer that shows the
current, previous, and best lap.
Tour
Includes a partial tachometer ring.
The DIC is contained within the
tachometer ring. There is also an
area used to display icons or
images for the DIC or phone
contacts.
The instrument cluster display
configuration is selected through the
cluster menu. See “Settings”under
“Cluster Menu” following.
Cluster Menu
There is an interactive display area
in the center of the instrument
cluster.

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Charging System Light
The charging system light comes on
briefly when the ignition is turned
on, but the engine is not running, as
a check to show the light is working.
It should go out when the engine is
started.
If the light stays on or comes on
while driving, there may be a
problem with the electrical charging
system. Have it checked by your
dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
When this light comes on, the Driver
Information Center (DIC) also
displays a message. SeeBattery
Voltage and Charging
Messages 0120.
If a short distance must be driven
with the light on, be sure to turn off
all accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine
Light)
This light is part of the vehicle’s
emission control on-board
diagnostic system. If this light is on
while the engine is running, a
malfunction has been detected and
the vehicle may require service. The
light should come on to show that it
is working when the ignition is in
Service Only Mode. See Ignition
Positions 0175.
Malfunctions are often indicated by
the system before any problem is
noticeable. Being aware of the light
and seeking service promptly when
it comes on may prevent damage.
Caution
If the vehicle is driven continually
with this light on, the emission
control system may not work as
well, the fuel economy may be
lower, and the vehicle may not
run smoothly. This could lead to
costly repairs that might not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Caution
Modifications to the engine,
transmission, exhaust, intake,
or fuel system, or the use of
replacement tires that do not
meet the original tire
specifications, can cause this light
to come on. This could lead to
costly repairs not covered by the
vehicle warranty. This could also
affect the vehicle’s ability to pass
an Emissions Inspection/
Maintenance test. See
Accessories and
Modifications 0213.