CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2020 Owner's Guide

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mechanical key halfway around in
the cylinder and repeat the reset
procedure.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the actual
locking of the doors until
five seconds after all doors are
closed.
When
Qis pressed on the power
door lock switch with the door open,
a chime will sound three times
indicating that delayed locking is
active.
The doors will then lock
automatically five seconds after all
doors are closed. If a door is
reopened before five seconds have
elapsed, the five-second timer will
reset once all the doors are closed
again.
Press
Qon the door lock switch
again, or press
Qon the remote
key, to override this feature and lock
the doors immediately. Delayed locking can be
programmed. See
Vehicle
Personalization 0116.
Automatic Door Locks
The doors will lock automatically
when all doors are closed, the
ignition is on, and the vehicle is
shifted out of P (Park).
To unlock the doors:
.
Press
Kon a power door lock
switch.
. Shift the transmission into
P (Park).
If a vehicle door is unlocked and
then opened and closed, the doors
will lock either when your foot is
removed from the brake or the
vehicle speed becomes faster than
13 km/h (8 mph).
Automatic door locking cannot be
disabled. Automatic door unlocking
can be programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0116.
Lockout Protection
If the ignition is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY and the power door
lock switch is pressed with the
driver door open, all the doors will
lock and only the driver door will
unlock.
If the vehicle is off and locking is
requested while a door is open,
when all doors are closed the
vehicle will check for remote keys
inside. If a remote key is detected
and the number of remote keys
inside has not reduced, the driver
door will unlock and the horn will
chirp three times.
Lockout Protection can be manually
overridden with the driver door open
by pressing and holding
Qon the
power door lock switch.

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Doors
Hood
Hood Release
{Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the
hood is not latched completely.
The hood could open fully, block
your vision, and cause a crash.
You or others could be injured.
Always close the hood completely
before driving.
The hood compartment can be
accessed in several ways.
Ensure the hood is clear of any
objects before opening.
{Warning
Turn the vehicle off before
opening the hood. If the engine is
running with the hood open, you
or others could be injured. Driver Door Hood Latch Release
Button
1. With the transmission in
P (Park), press
Eon the
bottom of the driver door to
release the hood.
2. From the front of the vehicle, lift the hood slightly until the
gas strut system automatically
raises and holds it in the fully
open position.
3. The hood light and Open Hood message will display in the
Driver Information Center (DIC)
when the hood is open. Using the Remote Key
1. Press
Etwice on the
remote key to release
the hood.
2. From the front of the vehicle, lift the hood slightly until the
gas strut system automatically
raises and holds it in the fully
open position.
3. The hood light and Open Hood message will display in the
Driver Information Center (DIC)
when the hood is open.
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1. Locate the touchpad in the grillopening near the driver side
headlamp.
2. Press the touchpad once to release the hood. The remote
key must be within 1 m (3 ft) of
the hood.
3. From the front of the vehicle, lift the hood slightly until the
gas strut system automatically
raises and holds it in the fully
open position.
4. The hood light and Open Hood message will display in the
Driver Information Center (DIC)
when the hood is open.
Opening The Hood When There Is
No Electrical Power
The manual release cable should
only be used for service and/or
emergency use, such as a loss of
vehicle electrical power.
To enter the vehicle in the event
electrical power has been lost, see
“Loss of Vehicle Electrical Power”
under Door Locks 017.
1. Locate the manual release
cable loop to the left of the
brake pedal.
2. Pull the manual release cable twice to release the hood.
3. From the front of the vehicle, lift the hood slightly until the
gas strut system automatically
raises and holds it in the fully
open position. Emergency Hood Release Button
The underhood compartment is
equipped with a glow-in-the-dark
emergency hood release button.
This button will glow following
exposure to light. Press the button
to open the hood from inside the
underhood compartment.

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Closing the Hood
{Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the
hood is not latched completely.
The hood could open fully, block
your vision, and cause a crash.
You or others could be injured.
Always close the hood completely
before driving.
The hood is not heavy enough to
latch under its own weight. The
hood will remain open until the
striker is pushed into the latch.
Ensure the hood is fully latched
before taking the vehicle out of
P (Park). 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on
properly, and all tools are
removed.
2. Ensure that all cargo is placed away from the emergency hood
release button.
3. Pull the hood down and set the striker gently into the latch. 4. Firmly press down on the front
edge of the hood until the latch
clicks twice.
5. Check that the hood is flush to the fascia to ensure the hood is
fully closed.
Storing Your Vehicle
{Warning
The emergency hood release
button inside the underhood
compartment will not function
when the battery is disconnected
or depleted. To avoid personal
injury or death, always keep the
hood fully closed and latched
when storing the vehicle. If the
hood is not latched, a person
could climb into the underhood
compartment and inadvertently
close the hood. People should
never climb inside the underhood
compartment. Never shut the
hood when a person is inside. See
“Opening The Hood When
There Is No Electrical Power,”
earlier in this section.
Hatch (Trunk)
{Warning
Components under the hatch,
hatch vents, and glass can get
hot from running the engine. To
help avoid the risk of burning
unprotected skin, never touch
these components until they have
cooled, and always use a glove or
towel to avoid direct skin contact.
Hatch/Trunk Release
The vehicle must be in P (Park).
{Warning
When opening or closing the
hatch/trunk, keep hands away
from the closure area. You or
others could be injured.

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To release the hatch/trunk:
{Warning
Vehicles equipped with a rear
spoiler have a small amount of
space between the hatch/trunk lid
and the rear spoiler. To help avoid
potential injury from pinching, lift
or close the hatch/trunk lid by
using only the middle section. If
the hatch/trunk lid near the area
of the raised portion of the spoiler
is used, use one hand to raise/
lower the hatch/trunk lid enough
to clear the spoiler, and use the
other hand to fully open/close the
hatch/trunk lid.
Convertible Shown, Coupe Similar
. Press
Non the driver door.
.Presspon the remote key two
times quickly. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
0 9.
.
Press the hatch/trunk release
touchpad while unlocked, or if
locked, with the remote key
within 1 m (3 ft). See Keys07.
. From the rear of the vehicle, lift
the hatch/trunk until the gas strut
system automatically raises and
holds it in the fully open position.

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Manual Hatch/Trunk Open
Use the mechanical key in the
backup key cylinder behind the
license plate to manually open the
hatch/trunk. The license plate must
be removed.
To provide more access to the
engine or trunk areas, the hatch/
trunk can be manually pushed up
for additional travel. Do not apply
excessive force.
Hatch/Trunk ClosingCaution
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the rear storage
compartments located in the
hatch/trunk area. The objects
could damage the underside of
the hatch/trunk. Use the pull cup to close the hatch/
trunk with light force until the power
latch feature activates. The hatch/
trunk will close the rest of the way
and latch automatically.
Emergency Hatch/Trunk
Release Handle
Caution
Do not use the emergency hatch/
trunk release handle as a
tie-down or anchor point when
securing items in the hatch/trunk
as it could damage the handle.

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There is a glow-in-the-dark
emergency hatch/trunk release
handle on the inside back wall of
the storage compartment. This
handle will glow following exposure
to light. Pull the release handle to
open the hatch/trunk from the
inside.Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
the vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has a theft-deterrent
alarm system.
The indicator light, on the
instrument panel near the
windshield, indicates the status of
the system.
Off :Alarm system is disarmed.

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On Solid :Vehicle is secured
during the delay to arm the system.
Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured.
A door, the hood, or the hatch/trunk
is open.
Slow Flash : Alarm system is
armed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways:
.Use the remote key.
. Use the Keyless Access
system.
. With a door open, press
Q
on the interior of the door.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm, and the
indicator light will begin to
slowly flash indicating the
alarm system is operating.
Pressing
Qon the remote key
a second time will bypass the
30-second delay and
immediately arm the alarm
system. The vehicle alarm system will not
arm if the doors are locked with the
mechanical key.
If the driver door is opened without
first unlocking with the remote key,
the horn will chirp and the lights will
flash to indicate pre-alarm. If the
vehicle is not started, or the door is
not unlocked by pressing
Kon the
remote key during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be
activated.
The alarm will also be activated if
the passenger door, the hatch/trunk,
or the hood is opened without first
disarming the system. When the
alarm is activated, the turn signals
flash and the horn sounds for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will
then re-arm to monitor for the next
unauthorized event.
Disarming the Alarm System
To disarm the alarm system or turn
off the alarm if it has been activated,
do one of the following:
. Press
Kon the remote key. .
Unlock the vehicle using the
Keyless Access system.
. Start the vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:
. Lock the vehicle after all
occupants have left the vehicle
and both doors are closed.
. Always unlock a door with the
remote key or use the Keyless
Access system.
Unlocking the driver door with the
key will not disarm the system or
turn off the alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
IfKis pressed on the remote key
and the horn chirps and the lights
flash three times, a previous alarm
occurred while the system was
armed.
If the alarm has been activated, a
message will appear on the DIC.

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Inclination Sensor and
Intrusion Sensor
In addition to the standard
theft-deterrent system features, this
system may also have an inclination
sensor and intrusion sensor.
The inclination sensor can activate
the alarm if it senses movement of
the vehicle, such as a change in
vehicle orientation.
The intrusion sensor monitors the
vehicle interior, and can activate the
alarm if it senses unauthorized entry
into the vehicle’s interior. Do not
allow passengers or pets to remain
in the vehicle when the intrusion
sensor is activated.
Before arming the theft-deterrent
system and activating the intrusion
sensor:
.Make sure both doors and
windows are completely closed.
. Secure any loose items such as
sunshades.
. Make sure there are no
obstructions blocking the
sensors.
Intrusion and Inclination
Sensors Disable Switch
It is recommended that the intrusion
and inclination sensors be
deactivated if pets are left in the
vehicle or if the vehicle is being
transported.
When the roof panel is off, or the
convertible top is down, the
intrusion system is turned off.
With the vehicle turned off, press
o
on the overhead console, next to
OnStar. The indicator light will
display momentarily, indicating that
these sensors have been disabled
until the next time the alarm system
is armed.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 312.
Immobilizer Operation
The vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The security light comes on in the
instrument cluster if there is a
problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system. This light
also comes on briefly when the
engine is started.
The system is automatically armed
when the ignition is turned off.
The immobilization system is
disarmed when the ignition is turned
on or placed in ACC/ACCESSORY
and a valid remote key is found in
the vehicle.
You do not have to manually arm or
disarm the system.
The system has one or more remote
keys that are matched to an
immobilizer control unit in the
vehicle. Only a correctly matched
remote key starts the vehicle. The
vehicle may not start if the remote
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If the engine does not start and the
security light comes on, there may
be a problem with the immobilizer
system. Try starting the vehicle
again.
If the vehicle does not start and the
remote key appears to be
undamaged, try another remote key.
Or, place the remote key in the
cupholder backup location. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation09. If the engine
still does not start with the other
remote key, or with the remote key
in the cupholder backup location,
the vehicle needs service. If the
engine does start, the first remote
key may be faulty. See your dealer
or have a new remote key
programmed to the vehicle. The immobilizer system can learn
new or replacement remote keys.
Up to eight remote keys can be
programmed for the vehicle. To
program additional remote keys, see
“Programming Remote Keys to the
Vehicle”
underRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 09.
Do not leave the remote key or
device that disarms or deactivates
the theft-deterrent system in the
vehicle.Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.