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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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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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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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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

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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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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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{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. 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
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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.