CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2020 User Guide

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If equipped with remote window
operation, press
Iand hold for
three seconds to remotely open the
windows, if enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0116.
See Folding Mirrors 030.
S:Press twice to start the engine
from outside the vehicle using the
remote key. See Remote Vehicle
Start 015. The vehicle can not be
driven during a remote start. To
drive the vehicle, press the brake
pedal, then press ENGINE START/
STOP, with the remote key in the
vehicle.
7: Press and release to initiate
vehicle locator. The exterior lamps
flash and the horn chirps three
times. Press
7and hold for
approximately three seconds to
sound the panic alarm. The horn
sounds and the turn signal lamps
flash for 30 seconds, or until
7is
pressed again or the vehicle is
started.
D: Press twice to release the
hatch/trunk. The vehicle must be in
P (Park).
E: Press twice to release the
hood. The vehicle must be in
P (Park).
M: If equipped, press and release
K, then immediately press and hold
Mcontinuously to open the
convertible top all the way. The
vehicle must be off to operate the
convertible top. Release the button
to stop movement. This button will
only open the convertible top.
If equipped, press and release
Q
then immediately press and hold
Mto open the engine
compartment.
Convertible Top
. Do not try to start the vehicle
while using the remote key to
open the convertible top.
Release both the remote key
button and ENGINE START/
STOP and wait a few seconds
before starting the vehicle
normally.
Keyless Access Operation
This Keyless Access system allows
you to unlock and unlatch the doors
and hatch/trunk without removing
the remote key from your pocket,
purse, briefcase, etc. The remote
key must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the
trunk or door being opened.
A touchpad is located on the door
handle.
The Keyless Access system can be
programmed to unlock both doors
on the first door handle touchpad
press from the driver door. Keyless
Access can also be turned Off. See
Vehicle Personalization 0116.
If equipped with memory seats,
remote keys 1 and 2 are linked to
seating positions of memory 1 or 2.
See Memory Seats 050.
Keyless Unlocking
Press the door handle touchpad to
unlock and open the doors if the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft). See
Door Locks 017 and “Passive Door
Unlock” underVehicle
Personalization 0116.

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Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking
of Exterior Door Handles and
Trunk
If equipped, keyless unlocking of the
exterior door handles and trunk can
be disabled and enabled.
Disabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
QandKon the remote key at the
same time for approximately
three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash four times quickly to
indicate access is disabled. Using
any exterior handle to unlock the
doors or open the hood or hatch/
trunk will cause the turn signal
lamps to flash four times quickly,
indicating access is disabled.
If disabled, disarm the alarm system
before starting the vehicle. Disabling
Keyless Unlocking may also be
configured under Vehicle
Personalization.
Enabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
QandKon the remote key at the
same time for approximately
three seconds. The turn signal lamps will flash twice quickly to
indicate access is enabled. Enabling
Keyless Unlocking may also be
configured under Vehicle
Personalization.
Passive Locking
Keyless Access will lock several
seconds after all doors are closed if
the vehicle is off and at least one
remote key has been removed or
none remain in the vehicle.
The fuel door will also lock.
If other electronic devices interfere
with the remote key signal, the
vehicle may not detect the remote
key inside the vehicle. If passive
locking is enabled, the doors may
lock with the remote key inside the
vehicle. Do not leave the remote
key in an unattended vehicle.
If the vehicle is locked with a remote
key inside the vehicle, that remote
key will be disabled for starting the
vehicle and other keyless access
operations. To re-enable that remote
key, press any button on that
remote key. The remote key will
also be re-enabled when the vehicle
is started with another known
remote key, or when the vehicle is
unlocked.
To customize whether the doors
automatically lock when exiting the
vehicle, see
“Passive Door Lock”
under Vehicle Personalization
0 116.
If equipped with remote folding
mirrors, passive locking may fold
and unfold the mirrors. See Folding
Mirrors 030.
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 turn on or off,

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see“Remote Left in Vehicle Alert”
under Vehicle Personalization
0 116.
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 turn on
or off, see Vehicle Personalization
0 116. 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.
Programming with Recognized
Remote Keys
A new key can be programmed to
the vehicle when there are two
recognized keys.
To program, the vehicle must be in
run and all remote keys, both
currently recognized and new, must
be with you.
1. Place the two recognized remote keys on the
passenger seat.
2. Scroll to the DIC menu to "Remote Key Learn" menu and
select.
The DIC displays READY FOR
REMOTE #3, 4, 5, ETC.

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3. Place the new remote key intothe backup pocket location.
4. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the remote key is
learned, the DIC display will
show that it is ready to program
the next remote key.
5. Remove the remote key from the backup location and press
KorQon the remote key.
To program additional remote
keys, repeat Steps 3–5.
When all additional remote
keys are programmed, press
and hold ENGINE START/ STOP for approximately
12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
Programming without Recognized
Remote Keys
If two currently recognized remote
keys are not available, see your
dealer to program new remote keys.
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
REMOTE DETECTED or NO
REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED
PLACE KEY IN KEY POCKET,
THEN START YOUR VEHICLE.
If this occurs, follow these steps:
1. Place the remote key in the cupholder with 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.

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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.
Replace the battery if the DIC
displays REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY.1. Press the button on the side of the remote key and pull the
mechanical key out. Never pull
the mechanical key out without
pressing the button.

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2. Use the mechanical key bladein the slot to remove the
battery cover by hand.
3. Remove the seal by pulling onthe tab to access 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.
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 053.
If equipped with a remote start
heated steering wheel, it may come
on during a remote start. See
Heated Steering Wheel 087.
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 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.

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Other conditions can affect the
performance of the remote key. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System09.
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 doors will be locked
and 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:
. Press
S. 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
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.The vehicle is not in P (Park).
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
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
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
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 09. This feature can be
programmed. See Vehicle
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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.
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.

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From Inside the Vehicle
Pull the driver door release handle.
Pull the passenger door release
handle.
From Outside the Vehicle
There are two back up key cylinders
outside, one to open the left hand
door and one to open the trunk:
In the air inlet located on the body,
rearward of the left door handle.
Remove the license plate to access
the second backup key lock cylinder
for the trunk.
Free-Turning Locks
The door key lock cylinder turns
freely when either the wrong
mechanical key is used or the
correct mechanical key is not fully
inserted. The free-turning door lock
feature prevents the lock from being
forced open. To reset the lock, turn
it to the vertical position with the
correct mechanical key fully
inserted. Remove the mechanical
key and insert it again. If this does
not reset the lock, turn the