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2015 Chevrolet Corvette Owner ManualM
In Brief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26 Storage
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-4
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-45
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-52
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Performance Data Recorder (PDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Climate Controls
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-18
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-27
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-37
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-51
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-57
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46

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In Brief 1-3
1.Air Vents on page 8-5.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals on
page 6-5.
Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6-1.
3. Manual Shift Paddles (If Equipped). See Manual Mode on
page 9-28.
Active Rev Match Paddles (If
Equipped). See Active Rev
Match on page 9-33.
4. Instrument Cluster on page 5-7.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5-2.
6. Instrument Panel Storage Button. See Instrument Panel
Storage on page 4-1.
7. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. See Passenger
Sensing System on page 3-20.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System on page 6-3. 9.
Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6-4.
10. Infotainment on page 7-1.
11. Power Mirrors on page 2-20.
12. Head-Up Display Controls (If Equipped). See Head-Up
Display (HUD) on page 5-29.
13. Hatch/Trunk Release Button. SeeHatch (Trunk) on
page 2-14.
Intrusion and Inclination
Sensors Disable Switch. See
Vehicle Alarm System on
page 2-16.
14. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 5-18.
15. Hood Release (Out of View). SeeHood on page 10-6.
16. Cruise Control on page 9-48.
17. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5-2.
18. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5-2. 19.
Horn on page 5-2.
20. Bluetooth Controls. See Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5-2.
Voice Recognition Controls.
SeeSteering Wheel Controls
on page 5-2.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5-26.
21. Keyless Ignition. See Ignition
Positions on page 9-19.
22. Driver and Redundant Passenger Heated and
Ventilated Seat Controls (If
Equipped). See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats on
page 3-7.
23. Shift Lever (Manual Shown). SeeAutomatic Transmission
on page 9-27 orManual
Transmission on page 9-31.
24. Mode Select Knob. See Competitive Driving Mode on
page 9-43.

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Transmission
Manual Paddle Shift
(Automatic Transmission)
The Manual Paddle Shift system
can be used in D (Drive) or
M (Manual Mode). The system is
activated by pushing the left paddle
to downshift and right paddle to
upshift. The current gear will be
displayed in the instrument cluster,
or the Head-Up Display (HUD),
if equipped.The Manual Paddle Shift system will
not allow either an upshift or a
downshift, if the vehicle speed is too
fast or too slow, nor will it allow a
start from 4 (Fourth) or higher gear.
See
Manual Mode on page 9-28.
Active Rev Match (Manual
Transmission)
Vehicles equipped with a manual
transmission have Active Rev Match
(ARM). ARM aids in smoother
shifting by matching the engine
speed to the next selected gear.
The system is normally off. It is
activated and deactivated by
pressing either of the paddles
marked REV MATCH on the
steering wheel. See Active Rev
Match on page 9-33.
1–4 Shift Message (Manual
Transmission)
On vehicles with a manual
transmission, when this DIC
message is displayed, the transmission can only shift from
1 (First) to 4 (Fourth) instead of
1 (First) to 2 (Second).
For more information about shifting
for the best fuel economy, see
Manual Transmission on page 9-31.

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Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system,
and voice or speech recognition.
It also includes information on
settings.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering
wheel controls. See "Steering
Wheel Controls" in the infotainment
manual.
Cruise Control
1:Press to turn cruise control on
or off. A white indicator comes on in
the instrument cluster when cruise
is turned on.
RES/+: If there is a set speed in
memory, press briefly to resume to
that speed or press and hold to
accelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed. SET/–:
Press briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control.
If cruise control is already active,
use to decrease vehicle speed.
*: Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
See Cruise Control on page 9-48.
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.

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worx:Press to move up or
down in a list.
oorp: Pressoto open
application menus on the left. Press
pto open interaction menus on the
right.
SEL: Press to open a menu or
select a menu item. Press and hold
to reset values on certain screens.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 5-26.
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
The RVC displays a view of the
area behind the vehicle, on the
infotainment system display, when
the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse).
See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on
page 9-51.
Power Outlets
Use the accessory power outlet to
plug in electrical equipment, such as
a cell phone or MP3 player.
There are three accessory power
outlets:
.Inside the center console
storage compartment.
.In front of the cupholder.
.In the rear compartment.
Lift the cover to access and replace
when not in use.
See Power Outlets on page 5-4.
Universal Remote System
This system, if equipped, provides a
way to replace up to three remote
control transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door
openers, security systems, and
home automation devices.
Read the instructions completely
before attempting to program the
Universal Remote system. Because
of the steps involved, it may be
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performance braking system. This
brake system is designed for
superior fade resistance and
consistent operation using high
performance brake pads. Brake
squeal is normal and does not affect
system performance.
Tire Chatter/Hop
When driving at slow speeds and in
very tight turns, the vehicle may
have tire chatter/hop. This condition
is normal and the vehicle does not
require service.
Road Imperfections/Crown Effects
The vehicle's precise steering and
handling make it very responsive to
road surface feedback. A slight pull
may be felt in the steering
depending on the crown of the road
and/or other road surface variations
such as troughs or ruts. This is
normal and the vehicle does not
require service.Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays a CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON DIC message when it is
necessary to change the engine oil
and filter. The oil life system should
be reset to 100% only following an
oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Scroll through the DIC InfoPages menu until the
REMAINING OIL LIFE
percentage is displayed. See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 5-26.
2. Press and hold the SEL button on the DIC while the Oil Life
display is active. The oil life will
change to 100%.
See Engine Oil Life System on
page 10-18.
Car Wash Guidelines
{Caution
Some automatic car washes can
cause damage to the vehicle,
wheels, or convertible top,
if equipped. Automatic car
washes are not recommended,
due to lack of clearance for the
undercarriage and/or wide rear
tires and wheels. See "Washing
the Vehicle" under Exterior Care
on page 10-82
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
.Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
.Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.

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programmed through your dealer.
The vehicle can be reprogrammed
so that lost or stolen transmitters no
longer work. Each vehicle can have
up to eight transmitters programmed
to it.
Programming with a Recognized
Transmitter
A new transmitter can be
programmed to the vehicle when
there is one recognized transmitter.
1. The vehicle must be off and boththe recognized and new
transmitters must be with you.
2. Remove the key base from the recognized RKE transmitter.
3. Place the recognized transmitter in the cupholder.
4. Insert the vehicle key into the key cylinder above the license
plate.
5. Open the hatch/trunk.
6. Turn the key five times within 10 seconds. 7. The DIC displays READY FOR
REMOTE # 3 or 4, up to 8.
8. Place the new transmitter in thesteering column transmitter
pocket with the buttons facing up
and the base toward the opening
facing the passenger side.
9. Press the ENGINE START/ STOP button.
10. The DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE # 4 or 5, up to 8. 11. Press
Kon each newly
programmed transmitter to
complete the process.
12. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 8–
11. Press and hold the
ENGINE START/STOP button
for 12 seconds if programming
is complete.
Return the key base back into
the RKE transmitter.
Programming without a
Recognized Transmitter
If there are no currently recognized
transmitters available, follow this
procedure to program up to eight
transmitters. This feature is not
available in Canada. This procedure
will take approximately 30 minutes
to complete. The vehicle must be off
and all transmitters to be
programmed must be present.
1. The vehicle must be off.

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2. Remove the key from thetransmitter and insert the vehicle
key into the key cylinder above
the license plate.
3. Open the hatch/trunk.
4. Turn the key five times within 10 seconds.
The DIC message displays
REMOTE LEARN PENDING
PLEASE WAIT.
5. Return key base back into the RKE transmitter.
6. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE
START BUTTON TO LEARN,
then press the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
The DIC reads REMOTE
LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT.
7. Repeat Step 6 two additional times. After the third time all
previously known transmitters
will no longer work with the
vehicle. Remaining transmitters
can be relearned during the next steps. The DIC display should
now show READY FOR
REMOTE #1.
8. Place the new transmitter in the
steering column transmitter
pocket with the buttons facing up
and the base toward the opening
facing the passenger side.
9. Press the ENGINE START/ STOP button. When the
transmitter is learned, the DIC
display will show that it is ready
to program the new transmitter. 10. Remove the transmitter from
the transmitter pocket and
press
QorKon the
transmitter.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 9–
10. When all additional
transmitters are programmed,
press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for
approximately 12 seconds to
exit programming mode.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
If the transmitter battery is weak or if
there is interference with the signal,
the DIC may display a NO REMOTE
DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY
WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN
TRANSMITTER POCKET, THEN
START YOUR VEHICLE message
when you try to start the vehicle.
See Key and Lock Messages on
page 5-38.

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{Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
To start the vehicle:
1. Place the transmitter in the steering column transmitter
pocket with the buttons facing up
and the base toward the
passenger side. 2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or
N (Neutral), press the brake
pedal and the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
{Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
Replace the battery if the REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message displays in the DIC.
1. Press the button near the bottom of the transmitter and pull the
key out.

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Conditions such as severe cold or
ice may cause the window to
auto-reverse. The window will return
to normal operation once the
condition or object is removed.
If conditions prevent a window from
closing and the window continues to
auto-reverse, it is possible to close
the window while in ON/RUN by
holding the window switch in the
first or second detent until the
window is closed.
Window Operation with
Convertible Top
Windows automatically lower fully
when the convertible top is lowered
or raised. SeeConvertible Top on
page 2-27. To raise the windows,
pull the switch to the second detent
and release.
Window Indexing
Indexing automatically lowers the
window a small amount when the
door is opened. When the door is
closed, the window will raise to its
full up position. If either window does not index properly, it could be
due to loss of power. Before
returning to the dealer for service,
perform the window indexing reset
procedure.
Window Indexing and
Express-Up Reset
Window indexing may be required if
the vehicle battery has been
recharged or disconnected, or is not
working. Express-up and the
convertible top will not function until
the windows are reset. After battery
power is restored, a message
displays in the Driver Information
Center. See
Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5-26.
Once power is restored:
1. Close the doors.
2. Start the vehicle.
3. Hold the window switch up to the
fully closed position.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
window or, if equipped, extend
along the rod.