2018 Chevrolet Corvette Owner’s Manual

The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette is the epitome of American automotive perfection, fusing gorgeous design, thrilling performance, and cutting-edge technology in a single vehicle. The Corvette attracts attention and honors its illustrious past with its seductive exterior lines, recognizable front grille, and rigorous attention to detail. A potent 6.2-liter V8 engine with various power outputs is housed under the Corvette’s hood, allowing it to accelerate with breathtaking speed. With its modern infotainment systems, adaptable digital displays, and driver-assistance technology, the driver-focused cockpit combines luxury and innovation in a way that elevates the driving experience to entirely new heights. The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette invites enthusiasts to embrace an unrivaled combination of speed, flair, and engineering brilliance as a symbol of innovation and performance.

Infotainment System

Introduction Infotainment
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.

Performance Data Recorder (PDR)
If equipped, the PDR icon displays on the Home Page.

Important Information
Use of the PDR may be prohibited or legally restricted in certain countries and situations. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including, but not limited to privacy laws, laws related to camera surveillance and recordings, road traffic and security laws, and laws on the protection of publicity and personality rights.

• Do not use the PDR if it causes distraction.
• Do not rely on camera footage to steer the vehicle.
• Comply with any notice and consent requirements before capturing and/or recording the voices or images of other persons or before collecting other personal data.
• Notify other drivers of your vehicle of the above rules and require them to comply.
• General Motors does not accept any responsibility or liability in connection with the use that is not permitted.
• Law enforcement authorities may have the right to seize video recordings and use them as evidence of criminal/driving offenses against you or third parties.

The PDR records video, audio, and vehicle data. This data is stored on a removable SD card in the glove box. The recorded data is not stored anywhere else and is only accessible from the SD card. To begin, insert a FAT32 formatted SD card, Class 10 required, 8, 16, or 32 GB recommended, into the glove box SD card reader. Touch the PDR icon to access the PDR menu. The options displayed are:

Start Recording
If the system is unable to begin recording, the Start Recording button is grayed out. Touch Start Recording to begin recording. After recording begins, this button changes to Stop Recording. Touch to stop the recording session. The recording must be stopped and the file closed before removing the SD card, or the recording cannot be reviewed.
The elapsed time will show when recording. To define a finish line, see “Define Finish Line” later in this section. If there is no available space on the SD card, a message displays. Delete or transfer recordings on the SD card or use another SD card with free space.
To delete a recording, go to the Recorded Sessions menu and touch Χ next to the item. See “Recorded Sessions” later in this section. If no SD card is inserted, a message displays.

Define Finish Line
To track and record the vehicle’s lap times, the starting point of a lap must be set. Crossing this point activates the lap timer when recording.

To set the finish line, position the vehicle with the front bumper at the start/finish point. From the PDR menu, touch Define Finish Line and then touch Mark Finish Line. This can be done with the vehicle moving.
Recorded Sessions
To view recorded videos, touch Recorded Sessions.

Choose Video Overlay
Touch Choose Video Overlay to display the menu screen. Select one:

1. No Overlay
2. Sport
3. Track
4. Performance Timing

No Overlay
No vehicle data displays on top of the recorded video. Vehicle data is still available with the video when accessed in the toolbox software.

Sport
Displays these vehicle metrics:

• Vehicle Speed: Up to three digits are displayed in km/h or MPH depending on vehicle settings.
• Engine Rotations Per Minute (RPMs): The vertical line and triangle show current RPMs. As the RPMs increase, the backfill follows.
• Transmission State (Current Gear): Automatic and manual transmissions display 1, 2, etc.
• Lateral G-Force Graphic: Left and Right G-Forces are displayed. The graphic fills to the left or the right depending on the measure value. The measured G-Force displays as a number at the top of the graphic.
• Event Odometer: This displays the distance driven since the recording began.

Track
Displays these vehicle metrics:

• Vehicle Speed: Same as Sport.
• GPS Tracking Map: This shows the vehicle’s current position relative to a known route.
• Engine Rotations Per Minute (RPMs): The vertical line and triangle indicate current RPMs. As the RPMs increase, the backfill follows.
• Transmission State (Current Gear): Same as Sport.
• Friction Bubble Graphic: Lateral and longitudinal G-Forces are displayed as a dot within a bubble. A red dot displays when the vehicle starts braking and turns green when the vehicle accelerates. The dot is white when the vehicle is not moving. A white dot is the default.
• Brake and Throttle Graphic: Displays the percentage value of brake and throttle pedal position from 0–100%.
• Steering Angle: The graphic fills from the center to the left or right depending on the direction of steering. The numerical steering angle displays below the graphic.
• Active Handling Active Indicator: The graphic only displays if the active handling systems are activated.
• Performance Traction Management (PTM) Mode: Displays the current PTM mode. The options are Wet, Dry, Sport 1, Sport 2, or Race.
• Current Lap Time: Displays the elapsed lap time if the finish line is defined and the vehicle has crossed the defined finish line at least once.
• Event Odometer: This displays the distance driven since the recording began.
• Drive Mode: Displays the vehicle’s current drive mode.

Performance Timing
Displays these vehicle metrics:

• Vehicle Speed: Same as Sport.
• Engine Rotations Per Minute (RPMs): Same as Sport.
• Transmission State (Current Gear): Same as Sport.
• 0–100 km/h (0–60 mph), 0–200 km/h (0–100 mph), 400 m (1/4 th mi), and 0–200–0 km/h (0–100–0 mph): The timer starts recording as soon as the vehicle accelerates. As the vehicle passes each speed and distance milestone, it is displayed on the overlay.
• Throttle Position: Displays the percentage of throttle applied from 0–100%.
• Active Handling Active Indicator: The graphic only displays if the active handling systems are activated.

Naming Convention
The recorded video file name is stored as the recorded date and the length of the recording. If the recorded session was recorded while the system was in Valet Mode, the file name will display the mode, date, and length of time.

Settings
Touch Settings on the PDR menu to display settings.

• Valet Mode Recording: Allows recording preferences to be selected. It is recommended that a blank SD card be used. Available choices are:
  • Automatically record when in Valet Mode: This enables the PDR to begin recording as soon as the vehicle is in Valet Mode.
  • Overwrite existing data when memory is full: Allows manual overwriting of previous recordings, one at a time starting with the oldest, when the current recording requires additional storage to continue. Valet Mode does not record audio.
• Record Audio: Allows audio to be recorded along with the video. Audio will not record during Valet Mode.
• Software Information: Displays PDR software information and version numbers.
• Toolbox Software: Allows for the evaluation of driver and vehicle performance during a recorded event. See www.Corvette.com to download the software.

FAQ’s