key CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2020 Owner's Guide

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Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave the remote key in a vehicle
with children. When there are
children in the rear seat, use the
window lockout switch to prevent
operation of the windows. See
Keys07.
Power windows work when the
vehicle is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0168.
Convertible Shown, Coupe Similar
Using the window switch, press to
open or pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily
disabled if they are used repeatedly
within a short time.
Window Express Movement
Side windows can be opened
without holding the window switch.
Press the switch down fully and
quickly release to express-open the
side window.
If equipped, pull the window switch
up fully and quickly release to
express-close the window.

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Briefly press or pull the window
switch in the same direction to stop
the window express movement.
Window Automatic Reversal
System
The express-close feature will
reverse window movement if it
comes in contact with an object.
Extreme cold or ice could cause the
window to auto-reverse. The
window will operate normally after
the object or condition is removed.
Automatic Reversal System
Override
{Warning
If automatic reversal system
override is active, the window will
not reverse automatically. You or
others could be injured and the
window could be damaged.
Before using automatic reversal
system override, make sure that
all people and obstructions are
clear of the window path.Override the automatic reversal
system by releasing, then pulling
and holding the window switch after
an automatic reversal.
Programming the Power
Windows
Programming may be necessary if
the vehicle battery has been
disconnected or discharged. If the
window will not express-close,
program each express-close
window:
1. Close all doors.
2. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ ACCESSORY.
3. Partially open the window to be programmed. Then close it and
continue to pull the switch
briefly after the window has
fully closed.
4. Open the window and continue to press the switch briefly after
the window has fully opened.
Window Operation with
Convertible Top
Windows lower when the convertible
top is lowered or raised. See
Convertible Top 041.
Remote Window Operation
If equipped, this feature allows the
side windows to be opened
remotely. If enabled in vehicle
personalization, press and hold
K
on the remote key. See Vehicle
Personalization 0116.
Window Indexing
When fully closed, indexing
automatically lowers the window a
small amount when the door is
opened. When the door is closed,
the window will raise to its previous
position. If either window does not
index properly, it could be due to
loss of power. Before seeing your
dealer for service, program the
power windows.

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Rear Windows
Midglass (Convertible Only)
PressGto lower the midglass.
To provide wind block, the midglass
will not lower completely. The
midglass will also lower
automatically when lowering the
convertible top.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
window and, if equipped, extend
along the rod.
Roof
Roof Panel
If equipped with a removable roof
panel, use the following procedures
to remove or install it.
Caution
If a roof panel is dropped or
rested on its edges, the roof
panel, paint, and/or
weatherstripping may be
damaged. Always place the roof
panel in the stowage receivers
after removing it from the vehicle.
Caution
Use care when storing and
removing the roof panel. The roof
panel pins and vehicle finish
could be damaged if the roof
contacts the rear of the vehicle.

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Removing the Roof Panel
{Warning
Do not remove a roof panel while
the vehicle is moving. The panel
could fall into the vehicle and
strike an occupant and cause you
to lose control. It could also fly off
and strike another vehicle.
Remove the roof panel only when
the vehicle is parked.
It may be necessary to have help
removing the roof panel.
To remove: 1. Shift transmission into P (Park).
2. Turn the ignition off and set the parking brake.
3. Lower both sun visors.
4. Open the rear hatch/trunk and remove any items that may
interfere with proper storage of
the roof panel.
5. Lower the windows. There are two release handles
on the front and one release
handle on the rear of the roof
panel.
6. To unlock the front release
handles, pull them outward,
turning fully.
7. Press the button on the front ofthe rear release handle to
unlock it. The latch lever
will open.
8. Stand on one side of the vehicle, and if necessary, have
someone stand on the other
side. Together, carefully lift the
front edge of the roof panel up
and forward. Avoid dropping
the rear edge downward.
9. When the roof panel is loose, grasp it as close to the center
as possible and lift it away from
the vehicle.

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Storing the Roof Panel
{Warning
If a roof panel is not stored
properly, it could be thrown about
the vehicle in a crash or sudden
maneuver. People in the vehicle
could be injured. Always use the
stowage receivers.
1. Position the roof so that the interior is facing away from you
and the front of the panel is
facing up.
Lower Receivers
2. Insert the roof into the trunk with the rear end first and
position the rear pins into the
lower receivers. Be careful not
to hit the roof on the carpet of
the trunk.Upper Receivers
3. When in place, the roof panel will rest on the upper receivers.

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{Warning
Do not push from the sides of the
roof panel when seating the panel
into the upper receivers for
storage. Pushing from the sides
may result in injury from pinched
fingers. Only push along the top
edge of the roof panel.
4. Place palms along the top edge of the roof panel and
push with a quick forward
motion until the roof panel
locks into the upper receivers. Gently pull rearward on the
roof to ensure the roof is
secure.
Installing the Roof Panel
{Warning
An improperly attached roof panel
may fall into or fly off the vehicle.
You or others could be injured.
After installing the roof panel,
always check that it is firmly
attached by pushing up on the
underside of the panel. Check
now and then to be sure the roof
panel is firmly in place.
Caution
Installing the roof with the release
handles in the closed position
could cause damage to the
interior trim. Always move
handles to the open position
when installing the roof.
It is easier if two people install the
roof panel.
To install:
1. Shift transmission into P (Park).
2. Turn the ignition off and set the parking brake.
3. Grasp the roof panel and pull toward the rear of the vehicle
until it separates from the
upper receivers, being careful
not to hit the sides of the trunk.
Carefully lift the roof panel out
of the trunk.
4. Carefully place the roof panel over the top of the vehicle.

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5. Position the rear edge of theroof panel next to the
weatherstrip on the back of the
roof opening. Then align and fit
the pins at the rear of the roof
panel inside the openings in
the rear overhead weatherstrip.
Gently lower the front edge of
the roof panel to the front of the
roof opening.
6. Check that the weatherstripping on each side
of the roof panel is under the
panel.
7. Make sure the front release handles are in the fully open
position. 8. Push the roof firmly downward
to engage the pins.
9. Turn the front release handles inward so that they fully latch in
the closed position. It is critical
that the handles fully latch.
10. Push back and up on the rear release handle to insert the
hook in the loop.
11. Push and pull the roof panel up and down and side to side to
ensure the roof panel is
securely installed.
Maintaining the Roof Panel
Caution
Using glass cleaner on a painted
roof panel could damage the
panel. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Do not use glass cleaner on the
painted roof panel.
When cleaning, removing, and/or
storing the roof panel:
. Flush with water to remove dust
and dirt, then dry the panel.
. Do not use abrasive cleaning
materials on the panel.
Convertible Top
If equipped with a convertible top,
review the following before
operating:

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{Warning
Components under the tonneau,
close to the engine, 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.
{Warning
While opening or closing the
convertible top, people can be
injured by the moving parts of the
tonneau cover or convertible top.
Maintain visual contact with the
top while it is being operated.
Caution
Follow these guidelines when
operating the convertible top or
damage can occur:. Remove all items from the
roof, trunk lid, or tonneau
cover before operating.
. Remove all objects that may
contact the convertible top
when it is operated.
. Do not leave the vehicle
with the convertible
top open.
. Do not exceed 50 km/h
(31 mph) until the top has
completely closed or
opened.
. Do not open or close the top
while driving in high wind
conditions.
. Do not operate the
convertible top multiple
times in a short period of
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Caution (Continued)
time without starting the
engine to avoid draining the
vehicle battery.
. Only store the vehicle with
the top fully closed.
Opening the Convertible Top —
Driver Door Switch
1. Ensure the roof and tonneau cover are clear of any objects.
2. The trunk must be closed.
3. Start the vehicle or place it in ACC/ACCESSORY.
4. When possible, operate the convertible top when the
vehicle is stopped. The top can
be operated while driving
below 50 km/h (31 mph) and
will stop if that speed is
exceeded. The top operation
will take approximately
17 seconds. Make sure the top
operation can be completed
before that speed is reached.

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5. Press and holdM. The
windows will automatically
lower.
6. After the convertible top is completely open, a chime
sounds and a Driver
Information Center (DIC)
message displays. Release the
switch.
If the radio is on, the sound may be
muted for a brief time to
automatically adjust the audio after
the top is opened. Opening the Convertible Top
—
Remote Key
1. Make sure the vehicle is in P (Park).
2. The trunk must be closed.
3. Keep visual contact with the vehicle. Press and release
K
on the remote key and then
quickly press and hold
M.
4. Hold
Muntil the top is
completely opened and the
exterior lamps flash. A chime
will sound.
If the top stops before it has
completely opened, press
Kand
then press
Magain.
If the top still stops before it is
completely open:
. Move closer to the vehicle.
. Hold
Muntil the operation is
complete.
. Press
Kand thenMagain.
Interference from other remote
keys or devices may interrupt
the operation. If the top still does not open, use the
convertible top switch in the vehicle.
The convertible top cannot be
closed using the remote key.
See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 09.
Closing the Convertible Top 1. Make sure the sun visor mirror covers are closed and the sun
visors are stored in the center
mount position.
2. Ensure the roof and tonneau cover are clear of any objects.
3. The trunk must be closed.
4. Start the vehicle or place it in ACC/ACCESSORY.
5. When possible, operate the convertible top when the
vehicle is stopped. The top can
be operated while driving
below 50 km/h (31 mph) and
will stop if that speed is
exceeded. The top operation
will take approximately
17 seconds. Make sure the top
operation can be completed
before that speed is reached.

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6. Pull and holdMon the driver
door switch. The windows will
automatically lower.
7. After the convertible top is completely closed, a chime
sounds and a DIC message
displays. Release the switch.
Raise the windows if needed.
If the switch is held after the
chime sounds, the windows will
start to raise.
If the radio is on, the sound may be
muted for a brief time to
automatically adjust the audio after
the top is closed. Troubleshooting the
Convertible Top
Check the following if the
convertible top switch
Mis not
operating:
. The ignition should be on or in
ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) should
be active.
. The trunk lid must be closed. If it
is not, a DIC message will
display.
. At cooler outside temperatures,
the convertible top may not
operate. It is possible to open
the top down to temperatures of
about 0 °C (32 °F) and close the
top down to temperatures of
about −10 °C (14 °F). A DIC
message will display if the top
will not operate due to low
temperature. If necessary, move
the vehicle to a heated indoor
area to operate the top.
. If the top has recently been
opened and closed repeatedly, it
will be temporarily disabled.
A DIC message displays. Normal operation will be
restored within 10 minutes after
the system has cooled.
. If the vehicle battery is low, the
top operation may be disabled.
Try to start the vehicle. A DIC
message displays.
. If the battery has recently been
reconnected or if the vehicle has
been jump started, the top may
not operate until the power
windows have been
programmed. Complete the
power window programming
procedure. See Power Windows
0 35.
Other features may be affected
while operating the convertible top:
. If you start the vehicle while
using the remote key to open the
convertible top, the convertible
top will halt the motion. After
starting the vehicle, use the
convertible top switch inside the
vehicle to continue the top
motion.
. The windows cannot close while
the top is moving.