CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2018 Get To Know Guide

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EXTERIOR/INTERIOR LIGHTING
EXTERIOR LAMPS
Rotate the outer band to operate the exterior lamps.
Off/On
AUTO Automatic Headlamp System
Automatically activates the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) or the headlamps and other exterior lamps depending on
outside light conditions.
Parking Lamps
Headlamps
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Instrument Brightness Control
Rotate the knob to brighten or dim the instrument panel lighting.
Turn the knob completely clockwise to turn on the interior lights.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
HI Fast Wipes
LO Slow Wipes
INT Intermittent
Rotate the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
OFF
1x Single Wipe
Washer Fluid
Pull the lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield.
Move the lever to activate the wipers.
See Lighting in your Owner’s Manual.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature for the driver and front passenger. The system autom\
atically
controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning and recirculation\
to reach the set temperature. Allow time for the system to reach the desired temperature.
If the functions are manually adjusted, automatic operation is turned \
off.
See Climate Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
AUTO Automatic Operation
SYNC Link passenger’s temperature setting to driver’s temperature setting
Defrost mode
Driver’s Temperature Control
Fan Speed Control/Off
REAR Rear Window/ Outside Mirror Defogger
Recirculation mode
A/C Air Conditioning Control
Passenger’s Heated/Ventilated Seat ControlsF
Driver’s Heated/Ventilated Seat ControlsF
Defog Mode
Floor Mode
Bi-level Mode
Vent Mode
PASSENGER’S TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Passenger’s Temperature ControlPassenger’s Heated/ Ventilated Seat ControlsF
SYNC TEMPERATURE SETTINGS
Press SYNC to link the passenger’s
temperature setting to the driver’s setting.
Sync is canceled when the passenger’s setting is adjusted.
F Optional equipment

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HIGH-PERFORMANCE DRIVING FEATURES
TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS
The Traction Control system limits wheelspin and the Stability Control s\
ystem assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving condition\
s. Both systems turn on
automatically every time the vehicle is started. The Traction Control/Stability Control button is located on the center console.
Press the button once to turn off Traction Control.
Press and hold the button to turn off both Traction Control and Stability Control.
Press the button again to turn on Traction Control and Stability Control\
.
DRIVER MODE SELECTOR
The five driver modes provide enhanced performance for different drivi\
ng conditions by changing the throttle progression, shift mode, steering, limited slip\
differential, ride
control, traction control, exhaust sound, instrument cluster theme and o\
ther calibrations (if equipped).
Rotate the Driver Mode Selector, located on the center console, to scrol\
l through the modes of Weather, Eco, Tour, Sport, and Track on the instrument cluster.\

Note: Allow a few seconds for the changes to be activated before the current mode is displayed.
COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE AND PERFORMANCE TRACTION MANAGEMENTF
Competitive Driving Mode allows full engine power while Stability Contro\
l helps maintain directional control of the vehicle.
Performance Traction ManagementF offers five modes of operation, all designed to
provide consistent performance when cornering in a variety of track conditions.
When in the Track mode, press the Traction Control/Stability Control button twice to activate Competitive Driving Mode or Performance Traction Management.\
Rotate the Driver Mode Selector to scroll through each Performance Tract\
ion Management mode on the instrument cluster.
8-SPEED PADDLE SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
While in Drive (D), use either paddle on the steering wheel to tempora\
rily take control of gear selection. Automatic shifting returns after 10 seconds of cruisi\
ng at steady speeds and no manual shifts, or when the vehicle stops.
Pull the right paddle to upshift and the left paddle to downshift. The current gear will be displayed on the instrument cluster or HUDF.
Move the shift lever to the Manual Mode (M) position and use the paddles to manu-ally upshift or downshift the transmission.
If current vehicle speed is too fast or too slow for the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
Note: It is normal for shift feel to be firm for the first 100 miles as the transmission controls learn and adapt.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment

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HIGH-PERFORMANCE DRIVING FEATURES
7-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1-to-4 Shift Feature: Helps achieve the best possible fuel economy. The DIC will display 1–4 SHIFT when, from a standstill, acceleration and vehicle qualifi\
cations are met. When the shift message is displayed, the transmission can be shifted only fro\
m 1st to 4th gear. Forcing the shift lever into any other gear may damage the transmission.\
Active Rev Match: Aids in smoother shifting by matching the engine speed to the next selected gear.
Press either REV MATCH paddle on the steering wheel to activate or deactivate the
system. When active, the current gear is displayed in amber on the instr\
ument cluster.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
RUN-FLAT TIRES
The run-flat tires eliminate the need for a spare tire. The tire desig\
n enables safe func-tion during and after loss of pressure for some distance at a moderate s\
peed. Driving only a short distance with a loss of pressure increases the chance that \
the tire can be repaired. Contact Roadside Assistance for the nearest run-flat tire se\
rvicing facility.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when one or more of the vehicle’s tires is significantly underinflated. Fi\
ll the tires to the proper tire pressures as listed on the Tire and Loading Information label, located b\
elow the driver’s door latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed on the Driver Informati\
on Center.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for additional information about normal monthly tire maintenance.\
GROOVE TRACKING
The wide tires on the Corvette provide sure-footed grip and excellent ro\
ad feel; however, the wider design may be more susceptible to grooves or wear patterns on \
some roads.
TIRE CHATTER
During hard, slow turns, such as parking, the difference in steering ang\
le of the tires may cause one tire to slide or hop lightly to keep up. This hop of the wide \
tires may cause a chatter sound. The noise will stop as the wheels are straightened.
BRAKE DUST
The high-performance brake materials and large size of the brakes may re\
sult in a fine dust coating the outer surface of the wheels. Wash the wheels with regul\
ar soap and water to remove the dust. Automatic car washes are not recommended.
DRY SUMP OIL LEVEL INSPECTION (Z06, GRAND SPORT, AND STINGRAY WITH Z51)\
To check the oil level, run the engine to operating temperature. Turn of\
f the engine and wait 5–10 minutes. Check the oil level on the dipstick located on\
top of the
external oil tank.
Note: Overfilling the oil tank may lead to an oil leak or engine failure. The initial oil change should be performed at 500 miles for proper dry sump engine break-in.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner’s Manual.

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COUPE ROOF PANEL
CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATIONF
Before operating the convertible top, park the vehicle and check that th\
e trunk partition is in the fastened, upright position, and that the trunk is closed.
OPERATE THE POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP
1. Start the engine, shift to Park or Neutral, and set the parking brake. (If necessary, the top can be operated at vehicle speeds up to 30 mph.)
2. Press and hold the bottom of the Convertible Top button on the left side of the instrument panel to open the top; press and hold the top of the button to close the top.
3. A chime will sound when the top is opened or closed completely.
The top also may be opened using the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter.
Press the Unlock button and then press and hold the Convertible Top button.
Note: After a loss of battery power, reset the window indexing to operate the power top.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
The removable roof panel is secured with two front levers and one rear l\
ever. It may be necessary to have two people remove the roof panel. When removed, secure\
the roof panel facing forward in the receivers in the rear storage compartment. D\
uring instal-lation, the rear edge of the panel should be installed first. See your\
Owner’s Manual for instructions. See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
CAR WASH GUIDELINES
LOW GROUND CLEARANCE/FRONT CURBVIEW CAMERAF
Automatic car washes are not recommended. They may cause damage to the v\
ehicle, wheels or convertible topF. To avoid possible damage, use a touchless car wash.
To avoid damaging the clear coat on visible exterior carbon fiber, nev\
er polish any exposed carbon fiber body parts with polish compound.
The low ground clearance of the Corvette aids its aerodynamic efficien\
cy. As a result, the lower part of the front fascia (bumper) may contact a parking block or\
curb if the vehicle is parked too closely. Use care when parking to avoid damage.
At speeds slower than 5 mph, the Front CurbView CameraF displays a front, top-down view and left- and right-front view images of the area in front of the v\
ehicle.
Press the Camera icon on the infotainment screen to activate the front cameras.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner’s Manual.F Optional equipment

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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
1-800-CHEV-USA TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 (1-800-243-8872)
As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the C\
hevrolet Roadside Assistance program for up to 5 years/60,000 miles, whichever oc\
curs first, at no expense to you. Chevrolet’s Roadside Assistance toll-free numbe\
r is staffed by a team of trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a ye\
ar, to contact a
service provider for light services (fuel delivery, jump-starts, flat\
tire and lock-outs) or make arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Chevrolet dealer fo\
r any repairs.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar®
If you require roadside service and have a current OnStar subscription, \
press the OnStar button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an OnStar \
Advisor who will speak to you, assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance and relay\
your exact location so you will get the help you need.
To learn more about OnStar services, press the blue OnStar button, visit onstar.com, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or refer to your Owner’s Manual.
CHEVROLET OWNER CENTER
Get to know your vehicle inside and out with the Chevrolet Owner Center.\
Check out personalized information, including an online Owner’s Manual and help\
ful how-to videos, track your service history and warranty status, review your current OnSt\
ar Vehicle Diagnostics report (active OnStar account required) and more. Create a\
n account today at my.chevrolet.com.
The myChevrolet mobile app connects owners with a compatible mobile devi\
ce to a variety of vehicle information and services, such as a searchable O\
wner’s Manual, real-time fuel information, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic informatio\
n and Roadside Assistance.
The myChevrolet mobile app also enables users to send remote commands —\
including remotely starting the vehicle and locking/unlocking the doors \
— as well as to locate the vehicle on a map and send destinations to the navigation syst\
em (vehicles must be properly equipped).
Download the mobile app from your compatible mobile device’s app stor\
e.
MYCHEVROLET MOBILE APP
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your ve\
hicle. Please read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions. All information contained in this guide is ba\
sed on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright \
2017 General Motors. All rights reserved.
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