Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
12470550) - 2020 - CRC - 12/17/19
Driving and Operating
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If the vehicle is shifted into P (Park)
on a hill, the Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) may apply automatically. The
EPB may not release when the EPB
switch is used. The EPB should
automatically release when the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
Leaving the Vehicle with the
Engine Running
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Warning
It can be dangerous to leave the
vehicle with the engine running.
It could overheat and catch fire.
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the vehicle is not in
P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running. If you have left
the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when
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you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and
shift to P (Park).
If you have to leave the vehicle with
the engine running, be sure the
vehicle is in P (Park) and the
parking brake is set before you
leave it.
Shifting out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with an
electronically controlled
transmission.
If the vehicle has a battery with low
voltage, try charging or jump
starting the battery. See
.
To shift out of P (Park):
1. Ensure the engine is running.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Press or pull the desired switch
on the center console. For
N (Neutral) press and hold the
N (Neutral) switch until the N
indicator illuminates red.
The P indicator will turn white and
the gear indicator on the shift switch
will turn red when the vehicle is no
longer in P (Park).
If the vehicle cannot shift from
P (Park), a Driver Information
Center (DIC) message will display.
See your dealer for service.
Parking over Things
That Burn
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Warning
Things that can burn could touch
hot exhaust parts under the
vehicle and ignite. Do not park
over papers, leaves, dry grass,
or other things that can burn.