CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2020 Owner's Manual

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Transmission Fluid Life :Displays
an estimate of the fluid's remaining
useful life. If REMAINING FLUID
LIFE 99% is displayed, that means
99% of the current fluid life remains.
When the remaining fluid life is low,
the CHANGE TRANSMISSION
FLUID SOON message will appear
on the display. The fluid should be
changed as soon as possible. See
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid Life
System 0223. In addition to the
Transmission Fluid Life system
monitoring the fluid life, additional
maintenance is recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule. See
Maintenance Schedule 0286.
The Fluid Life display must be reset
after each fluid change. It will not
reset itself. Do not reset the Fluid
Life display accidentally at any time
other than when the fluid has just
been changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next fluid
change. To reset the Transmission
Fluid Life system, press and hold
SEL for several seconds while the
Fluid Life display is active. Fuel Economy :
Displays the
average fuel economy, the best fuel
economy over the selected
distance, and a bar graph showing
instantaneous fuel economy.
Pressing the thumbwheel will open
a menu to change the selected
distance or reset the current values.
Timer/Fuel Used : This display can
be used as a timer. To start/stop the
timer, press the thumbwheel while
this display is active and then select
the 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 the thumbwheel to access the
menu while this display is active.
Fuel Used 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 the thumbwheel and
selecting Reset Fuel Used in
the menu.
Economy Trend : Shows the
instantaneous fuel economy and
current gas mileage. Speed Limit :
Displays sign
information, which comes from a
roadway database in the on-board
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.
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
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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 0116 and “Settings”
under Instrument Cluster 094.
The HUD may display different
alerts and information for vehicles
equipped with these features:
. Speedometer
. Tachometer .
Manual Paddle Shift Gear
Indicator
These displays on the HUD are
for use when using the manual
paddle shift controls to shift the
transmission. See “Manual
Paddle Shift” inDual Clutch
Transmission 0171.
. G-Force Gauge
. Upcoming Maneuver from
On-Board 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 or lift to adjust the
vertical position of the HUD image
in the windshield.
!: 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)
0 108.
D:Lift 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.

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Polarized sunglasses could make
the HUD image harder to see.
Head-Up Display (HUD) Rotation
Option
This feature allows for adjusting the
angle of the HUD image.
Use the right steering wheel
controls to open and scroll through
different items and displays.
The vehicle must be in P (Park).
While in the options menu, press
w
orxto scroll to the HUD rotation
page. Press the thumbwheel while
Head-Up Display Rotation is
highlighted to enter Adjust Mode.
Press
worxto adjust the angle of
the HUD display. Press SEL to save
the setting. To cancel the setting,
press
o. See Instrument Cluster
0 94.
Display Views
There are several HUD views that
can be displayed:
Metric
English
Tour : Displays the vehicle speed,
gear position, shift indicator, and
speed sign.
Tour view is only available in My
Mode or Z-Mode. See Driver Mode
Control 0184.
Metric
English
Sport : Displays the vehicle speed,
a circular tachometer, gear position,
shift indicator, and G-Force meter.
Sport view is only available in My
Mode or Z-Mode. See Driver Mode
Control 0184.

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Track :Displays the vehicle speed,
gear position, shift lights, and
current/best lap times. This includes
Gain/Loss of Current Lap compared
to Best Lap.
Track view is only available in My
Mode or Z-Mode. See Driver Mode
Control 0184.
Interrupts
The interrupt information temporarily
displays in any HUD view. Once
displayed, HUD returns to the
previous HUD view. Interrupts may
include:
. Navigation Turn-by-Turn
Information
. Incoming Call Information
. Vehicle Alerts
. Audio Selections
Metric
English
Audio : May display when a new
source, radio station, or media type
is selected.
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.
Metric
English
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.

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Metric
English
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 0236.
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 appear one after
another.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be
acknowledged and cleared by
pressing
V. The messages that
require immediate action cannot be
cleared until that action is
performed.
All messages should be taken
seriously; clearing the message
does not correct the problem.
If a SERVICE message appears,
see your dealer.
Follow the instructions given in the
messages. The system displays
messages regarding the following
topics:
. Service Messages
. Fluid Levels
. Vehicle Security

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.Brakes
. Steering
. Ride Control Systems
. Driver Assistance Systems
. Cruise Control
. Front Lift System
. Lighting and Bulb Replacement
. Wiper/Washer Systems
. Doors and Windows
. Seat Belts
. Airbag Systems
. Engine and Transmission
. Tire Pressure
. BatteryEngine Power Messages
REDUCED ACCELERATION
DRIVE WITH CARE
This message displays when the
vehicle propulsion power is
reduced. A reduction in propulsion
power can affect the vehicle's ability
to accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no observed reduction
in performance, proceed to your
destination. Under certain
conditions, the performance may be
reduced the next time the vehicle is
driven. The vehicle may be driven
while this message is on, but
maximum acceleration and speed
may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, or displays
repeatedly, the vehicle should be
taken to your dealer for service as
soon as possible.
Under certain operating conditions,
propulsion will be disabled. Try
restarting after the ignition has been
off for two minutes.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/
H (MPH)
This message shows that the
vehicle speed has been limited to
the speed displayed. The limited
speed is a protection for various
propulsion and vehicle systems,
such as lubrication, thermal, brakes,
suspension, Teen Driver (if
equipped), or tires.

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Vehicle
Personalization
The following are all possible
vehicle personalization features.
Depending on the vehicle, some
may not be available.
For System, Apps, and Personal
features and functions, see
“Settings”in the infotainment
manual.
To access the vehicle
personalization menu:
1. Touch the Settings icon on the Home Page of the infotainment
display.
2. Touch Vehicle to display a list of available options.
3. Touch to select the desired feature setting.
4. Touch
9orRto turn a feature
off or on.
5. Touch
zto go to the top level
of the Settings menu.
The menu may contain the
following:
Z-Mode
Z-Mode cluster and HUD themes
can be set in the cluster.
Touch and the following may
display:
. Engine Sound
. Steering
. Suspension
. Powertrain
. Brake Response
Engine Sound
Touch Stealth, Tour, Sport, or Track.
See Driver Mode Control 0184.
Steering
Touch Tour, Sport, or Track.
See Driver Mode Control 0184.
Suspension
Touch Tour, Sport, or Track.
See Driver Mode Control 0184.
Powertain
Touch Normal, Sport, Track,
or Weather. See
Driver Mode Control 0184.
Brake Response
Touch Tour, Sport, or Track.
See Driver Mode Control 0184.
My Mode
My Mode cluster and HUD themes
can be set in the cluster.
Touch and the following may
display:
.
Engine Sound
. Steering
. Suspension
. Brake Response
Engine Sound
Touch Stealth, Tour, Sport, or Track.
See Driver Mode Control 0184.
Steering
Touch Tour, Sport, or Track.
See Driver Mode Control 0184.
Suspension
Touch Tour, Sport, or Track.

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SeeDriver Mode Control 0184.
Brake Response
Touch Tour, Sport, or Track.
See Driver Mode Control 0184.
Climate and Air Quality
Touch and the following may
display:
.
Auto Fan Speed
. Auto Cooled Seats
. Auto Heated Seats
. Auto Defog
. Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Speed
This setting specifies the amount of
airflow when the climate control fan
setting is Auto Fan.
Touch Low, Medium, or High.
Auto Cooled Seats
When enabled, this feature will
automatically activate the ventilated
seats at the level required by the
interior temperature. See Heated
and Ventilated Front Seats 053. Touch Off or On.
Auto Heated Seats
This setting automatically turns on
and regulates the heated seats
when the cabin temperature is cool.
The auto heated seats can be
turned off by using the heated seat
buttons on the center stack. See
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0
53.
If equipped with Auto Heated
Steering Wheel, this feature will turn
on when the Auto Heated Seats
turn on.
Touch Off or On.
Auto Defog
This setting, when set to On, will
automatically react to temperature
and humidity conditions that may
cause fogging.
Touch Off or On.
Auto Rear Defog
This setting automatically turns the
rear window defogger on when it is
cold outside.
Touch Off or On.
Collision / Detection Systems
Touch and the following may
display:
. Park Assist
. Side Blind Zone Alert
. Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Park Assist
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off. See Assistance Systems
for Parking or Backing 0200.
Touch Off or On.
Side Blind Zone Alert
This allows this feature to be turned
on or off. See Side Blind Zone Alert
(SBZA) 0202.
Touch Off or On.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
This setting specifies if an alert will
display when the vehicle detects
approaching rear cross traffic when
in R (Reverse). See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
0 200.
Touch Off or On.

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Comfort and Convenience
Touch and the following may
display:
.Chime Volume
. Reverse Tilt Mirror
. Remote Mirror Folding
Chime Volume
This setting determines the chime
volume level.
Touch the controls on the
infotainment system to adjust the
volume.
Reverse Tilt Mirror
When on, both the driver and
passenger, driver, or passenger
outside mirrors will tilt downward
when the vehicle is shifted to
R (Reverse) to improve visibility of
the ground near the rear wheels.
They will return to their previous
driving position when the vehicle is
shifted out of R (Reverse) or the
engine is turned off. See Reverse
Tilt Mirrors 031. Touch Off, On - Driver and
Passenger, On - Driver, or On -
Passenger.
Remote Mirror Folding
When on, the outside mirrors will
automatically fold or unfold when
the
QorKon the remote key is
pressed. See Folding Mirrors 030.
Touch Off or On.
Lighting
Touch and the following may
display:
. Vehicle Locator Lights
. Exit Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights
This setting flashes the vehicle’ s
headlamps and taillamps when
Kis
pressed on the remote key.
Touch Off or On.
Exit Lighting
This setting specifies how long the
headlamps stay on after the vehicle
is turned off and exited. Touch Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds,
or 120 Seconds.
Power Door Locks
Touch and the following may
display:
.
Auto Door Unlock
. Delayed Door Lock
Auto Door Unlock
This setting allows selection of
which doors will automatically
unlock when the vehicle is shifted
into P (Park).
Touch Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.
Delayed Door Lock
This setting delays the locking of
the vehicle doors.
Touch Off or On.
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Touch and the following may
display:
. Remote Unlock Light Feedback
. Remote Lock Feedback
. Remote Door Unlock

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.Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
. Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
. Remote Window Operation
. Passive Door Unlock
. Passive Door Lock
. Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
. Remote Removed from Vehicle
Alert
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
This setting flashes the exterior
lamps when the vehicle is unlocked
with the remote key.
Touch Off or Flash Lights.
Remote Lock Feedback
This setting specifies how the
vehicle responds when the vehicle
is locked with the remote key.
Touch Off, Lights and Horn, Lights
Only, or Horn Only.
Remote Door Unlock
This setting specifies whether all
doors, or just the driver door, unlock
when pressing
Kon the remote key. Touch All Doors or Driver Door.
Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
This setting automatically turns on
the ventilated seats when using the
remote start function on warm days.
See
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 053 and
Remote Vehicle Start 015.
Touch Off or On.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
This setting automatically turns on
the heated seats when using the
remote start function on cold days.
See Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 053 and
Remote Vehicle Start 015.
If equipped with Auto Heated
Steering Wheel, this feature will turn
on when the Remote Start Auto
Heat Seats turn on.
Touch Off or On. Remote Window Operation
When enabled, this feature allows
the windows to be opened remotely
when pressing and holding
Kon the
remote key. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 09.
Touch Off or On.
Passive Door Unlock
This setting specifies which doors
unlock when using the button on the
driver door handle to unlock the
vehicle.
Touch Off, All Doors, or Driver
Door Only.
Passive Door Lock
This setting specifies if the vehicle
will automatically lock, or lock and
provide an alert after all the doors
are closed, and you walk away from
the vehicle with the remote key. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 09.
Touch Off, On with Horn
Chirp, or On.