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94 Instruments and Controls
Vehicle ReminderMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . 132
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . . 132
Window Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 132
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . . 139
Universal Remote System Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Universal Remote System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Controls
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
Press the control to move the tilt
and telescoping steering wheel up
and down or forward and rearward.
Both the tilt and telescoping steering
column positions can be stored with
your memory settings. See Memory
Seats 058.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering
wheel controls. See "Steering
Wheel Controls" in the infotainment
manual.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols
on the steering wheel pad to sound
the horn.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever
is on the right side of the steering
column.
With the ignition in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,
move the windshield wiper lever to
select the wiper speed.

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Use the right steering wheel control
to open and scroll through the
different items and displays.
Press
oto access the cluster
applications. Use
worxto scroll
through the list of applications.
. Info. This is where you can view
the Driver Information Center
(DIC) displays. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0115.
. Performance
. Audio
. Phone
. Navigation (If Equipped) .
Settings
Performance
Press SEL to enter the Performance
menu. Use
worxto scroll
through the available items.
G-force : Gives the driver an
indication of the vehicle
performance in cornering. The
G-force is displayed in the center of
the DIC as a numerical value.
Friction Bubble : A four quadrant
visual display, indicative of the four
corners of the car, with a “bubble”
showing where the most inertia is
being exerted on the vehicle.
Performance Timer : Press
p
when Performance Timer is
displayed to enter the menu.
Press
pwhile Set Start Speed is
highlighted then use
worxto
enter the start speed. Press SEL to
save it. Press
pwhile Set End
Speed is highlighted then use
w
orxto enter the end speed. Press
SEL to save it. After the start and
end speeds have been entered, press
oto set the Sport display to
the set speeds and the performance
timer is ready to use. On the next
acceleration, the performance time
will record the time. To reset the
timer, highlight Reset on the
performance timer menu and
press SEL.
Lap Timer (If equipped) : Press
p
when Lap Timer is displayed to
start, stop, or reset the lap timer.
A stopwatch icon will be displayed
when the lap timer is active. Press
SEL while the Lap Timer page is
active to start the timer. If the lamp
timer is active, pressing SEL on any
page will stop the current lap timer
and start a new lap. Also, pressing
and holding SEL on any page will
stop the lap timer.
Coolant Temperature (Z06 only) :
Shows the current coolant
temperature in either degrees
Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
Oil Temperature :Shows the
current oil temperature in either
degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).

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If the light is flashing :A
malfunction has been detected that
could damage the emission control
system and increase vehicle
emissions. Diagnosis and service
may be required.
To help prevent damage, reduce
vehicle speed and avoid hard
accelerations and uphill grades.
If the light continues to flash, find a
safe place to park. Turn the vehicle
off and wait at least 10 seconds
before restarting the engine. If the
light is still flashing, follow the
previous guidelines and see your
dealer for service as soon as
possible.
If the light is on steady : A
malfunction has been detected.
Diagnosis and service may be
required.
Check the following:
. If fuel has been added to the
vehicle using the capless funnel
adapter, make sure that it has
been removed. See “Filling the
Tank with a Portable Gas Can”
under Filling the Tank 0215. The diagnostic system can
detect if the adapter has been
left installed in the vehicle,
allowing fuel to evaporate into
the atmosphere. A few driving
trips with the adapter removed
may turn off the light.
. Poor fuel quality can cause
inefficient engine operation and
poor driveability, which may go
away once the engine is warmed
up. If this occurs, change the
fuel brand. It may require at
least one full tank of the proper
fuel to turn the light off. See
Fuel 0213.
If the light remains on, see your
dealer.
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs
If the vehicle requires an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance test, the
test equipment will likely connect to
the vehicle's Data Link
Connector (DLC).
The DLC is under the instrument
panel to the left of the steering
wheel. Connecting devices that are
not used to perform an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance test or to
service the vehicle may affect
vehicle operation. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0217. See
your dealer if assistance is needed.
The vehicle may not pass
inspection if:
. The light is on when the engine
is running.
. The light does not come on
when the ignition is in Service
Only Mode.
. Critical emission control systems
have not been completely
diagnosed. If this happens, the
vehicle would not be ready for
inspection and might require
several days of routine driving

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Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the
exterior lamps are in use. See
Exterior Lamp Controls0142.
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 0209.
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 098. The Info application is
only available when the vehicle is in
ON/RUN/START. The displays show
the status of many vehicle systems.
The controls for the DIC are on the
right steering wheel control.
worx: Press to move up or
down in a list.

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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 0132 and“Settings”
under Instrument Cluster 098. 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 0189.
. 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
. 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 following HUD settings as needed.
$:Press down or lift up to adjust
the vertical position of the HUD
image in the windshield.

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SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message displays and a chime
may sound when there may be a
problem with the power steering
system. If this message displays
and a reduction in steering
performance or loss of power
steering assistance is noticed, see
your dealer.
SERVICE REAR AXLE
If there is a problem detected with
the Electronic Limited-Slip
Differential, this message displays.
When displayed, the system is not
operational and driving should be
adjusted accordingly. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service as
soon as possible.
When this message is displayed,
the vehicle’s handling capabilities
will be reduced during severe
maneuvers. Stability Control will be
affected. See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 0199.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the vehicle. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
Starting the Vehicle
Messages
PRESS BRAKE TO START
This message is displayed when
attempting to start an automatic
transmission equipped vehicle
without first pressing the brake
pedal.
PRESS CLUTCH TO START
This message is displayed when
attempting to start a manual
transmission equipped vehicle
without first pressing the clutch
pedal.
SERVICE KEYLESS START
SYSTEM
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the pushbutton start
system. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.
Tire Messages
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM
This message displays if there is a
problem with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire
Pressure Monitor Operation 0274.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays when the
system is learning new tires. See
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0274.
TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD
AIR TO TIRE
This message displays when the
pressure in one or more of the tires
is low.
This message also displays LEFT
FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT
REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate
the location of the low tire.
The low tire pressure warning light
will also come on. See Tire
Pressure Light 0113.

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Personalization Menus
The following list of menu items may
be available:
.Time and Date
. Driving Mode
. Language (Language)
. Valet Mode
. Radio
. Vehicle
. Bluetooth
. Apple CarPlay
. Android Auto
. Voice
. Display
. Rear Camera
. Return to Factory Settings
. Software Information
Each menu is detailed in the
following information.
Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. See
Clock 096.
Driving Mode
Select and the following may
display:
.
Engine Sound Management
. Steering
Engine Sound Management
This allows the Engine Sound
Management feature to be set
independent of the driver mode
selector. See Track Events and
Competitive Driving 0164.
Select Auto (Mode Selector) or
Stealth, Tour, Sport, or Track.
Steering
This allows the Steering feature to
be turned on or off.
Select Auto (Mode Selector), Tour,
Sport, or Track.
Language (Language)
Select Language, then select from
the available language(s).
The selected language will display
on the system, and voice
recognition will reflect the selected
language.
Valet Mode (If Equipped)
This will lock the infotainment
system and steering wheel controls.
It may also limit access to vehicle
storage locations (if equipped).
To enable Valet Mode:
1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
2. Select Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Press LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or
unlock the system. Press Back to go
back to the previous menu.
Radio
Press and the following may
display:
. Manage Favorites
. Number of Favorites Shown
. Audible Touch Feedback
. Bose Audio Pilot
. Maximum Start Up Volume

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.GPS Tracking Map: Shows the
vehicle’s current position relative
to a known route.
. Engine Rotations Per Minute
(RPMs): The vertical line and
triangle indicate current RPMs.
As the RPMs increase, the
backfill follows.
. Transmission State (Current
Gear): Same as Sport.
. Friction Bubble Graphic: Lateral
and longitudinal G-Forces are
displayed as a dot within a
bubble. A red dot displays when
the vehicle starts braking and
turns green when the vehicle
accelerates. The dot is white
when the vehicle is not moving.
A white dot is the default.
. Brake and Throttle Graphic:
Displays the percentage value of
brake and throttle pedal position
from 0–100%.
. Steering Angle: The graphic fills
from the center to the left or right
depending on the direction of steering. The numerical steering
angle displays below the
graphic.
. Active Handling Active Indicator:
The graphic only displays if the
active handling systems are
activated.
. Performance Traction
Management (PTM) Mode:
Displays the current PTM mode.
The options are Wet, Dry, Sport
1, Sport 2, or Race.
. Current Lap Time: Displays the
elapsed lap time if the finish line
is defined and the vehicle has
crossed the defined finish line at
least once.
. Event Odometer: This displays
the distance driven since the
recording began.
. Drive Mode: Displays the
vehicle’s current drive mode. Performance Timing:
Displays these vehicle metrics:
.
Vehicle Speed: Same as Sport.
. Engine Rotations Per Minute
(RPMs): Same as Sport.
. Transmission State (Current
Gear): Same as Sport.
. 0–100 km/h (0–60 mph), 0–
200 km/h (0–100 mph), 400 m
(1/4 th mi), and 0–200–0 km/h
(0–100–0 mph): The timer starts
recording as soon as the vehicle
accelerates. As the vehicle
passes each speed and distance
milestone, it is displayed on the
overlay.

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Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Track Events and CompetitiveDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 174
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 175
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 177
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 181
Front Air Dam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Composite Materials . . . . . . . . . . 182
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Parking (Manual
Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Parking over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Active Fuel Management
®. . . . 188
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 189
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 194
Active Rev Match . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Brakes
Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 197
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . 199
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . 201 Competitive Driving Mode . . . . 205
Limited-Slip Differential
(Stingray without
Z51 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Limited-Slip Differential (Z06,
Grand Sport, and Stingray
with Z51) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Driver Assistance Systems
Assistance Systems forParking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . 212
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
California FuelRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 215
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Trailer Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

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Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On ElectricalEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217Driving Information
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local
governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep
your eyes on the road, keep your
hands on the steering wheel, and
focus your attention on driving.
. Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
. Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on phones or other
electronic devices. .
Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions.
. Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.
. Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
. Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
. Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.
. Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a cell phone.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.