Issues with the cabin controls.

[NED]

I received my new 2024 ERAY last week. These issues are not ERAY related but general issues with my C8.
1. I could not save my settings for the driver seat, the passenger seat works fine. So I took it to the dealer and they did a software download to the component that runs the driver side of the car. It now works fine. But on the way home I had some very funny electronic issues which I saw prior to the download but I thought it was just me as I am new to the C8. The first one that I noticed is that I cannot change the infotainment screens when driving. YES I know that are certain functions you can not change when driving but I don't think changing from the nav screen to the audio screen etc. is not one of them. The message on the infotainment screen says that I cannot enter this as the vehicle is driving. I am not changing anything I just want to view the nav screen at the time this happened.
2. If I park the car on a slight incline and apply the parking brake it still moves a few inches before it clicks. It reminds me of the good old days when you put a automatic in park and didn't apply the parking brake it bumps up against the lock pin in the auto transmission. The guys at the dealer says that I just need to hold the brake on for a little longer to wait for the electronic parking brake to take hold. Has anyone experienced this?
3. Sometimes my KEY fob is not recognized even though I got in the car and I started the car and drove off and it only happens when I have been driving. Putting in the cup holder does not change it. It takes sometimes a hour sometimes a few minuets and it doesn't happen every time.

I am just asking have you guys experienced things like this as I am new to the C8? It will be going back to the dealer but I know for a fact that it won't happen when it's at the dealer except for the brake item.

 

[Murray20c8]

1. You should definitely be able to change the infotainment screens while driving. Check to make sure it's not in teen driving mode or the dealer shipping mode (I forget what it's called)
2. I don't use the parking brake
3. I'm assuming you don't get a Fob battery low indication so I doubt it's that. Have you tried the second fob?

 

[NED]

1. You should definitely be able to change the infotainment screens while driving. Check to make sure it's not in teen driving mode or the dealer shipping mode (I forget what it's called)
2. I don't use the parking brake
3. I'm assuming you don't get a Fob battery low indication so I doubt it's that. Have you tried the second fob?

The second fob does the same thing.

 

[Murray20c8]

The second fob does the same thing.

Does the DIC tell you anything when it happens? If it can't read the fob it should tell you the fob is missing.

 

[NED]

Does the DIC tell you anything when it happens? If it can't read the fob it should tell you the fob is missing.

That is what it says on the DIC

 

[Murray20c8]

That is what it says on the DIC

Ya, you definitely don't want that. Hopefully it's an easy fix at the dealers.

 

[scraze66]

1) Memory seats have never worked for me since the launch of the C7 in 2014. Owned 5 C7s and none of them worked properly. My C8 is the same.
3) E-brake takes about a second or two to kick in.

 

[NED]

They told me to hold the brake on for a few seconds and it should work. I haven't had a chance to check this out as the car is at the detailing shop getting its Ceramic etc.

 

[NED]

I held the brake on for 45 seconds and it still moved backward a few inches. Well it will be a discussion when I go back to the dealer next week as I am going to pick up my framed Window Sticker.

 

[DenisC8]

I have never used my parking brake, is there a reason you are using it?

 

[Murray20c8]

I have never used my parking brake, is there a reason you are using it?

Added level of security?

 

[HZOR]

There is no need to hold the parking brake button. Push it and release. It takes a second or so for electronic parking brake to fully set and you should hear an audible noise while it is happening. After the parking brake is set you can release the brake pedal and the car should not move. If it moves several inches then the parking brake is definitely not set, probably time for a dealer trip.

 

[NED]

You are correct that is the way I would expect it to work but mine does not do that. So a dealer trip next week.

 

[Murray20c8]

You are correct that is the way I would expect it to work but mine does not do that. So a dealer trip next week.

Hey @NED have your issues been corrected?

 

[NED]

Hey @NED have your issues been corrected?

Yes they have been corrected. I hate to say it but I call it user error. That would be me. Thanks for asking. No Issues on anything since the last trip to the dealer for a oil change. The car has close to 10K on it now and I may just make it to the real oil change and DCT filter change before the winter sleep.

 

[1st Vette]

You are correct that is the way I would expect it to work but mine does not do that. So a dealer trip next week.

The system has a red parking brake status
light and an amber service parking brake
warning light. See Electric Parking Brake
Light 0 92 and
Service Electric Parking Brake Light 0 92.
There are also parking brake-related Driver
Information Center (DIC) messages.
Before leaving the vehicle, check the red
parking brake status light to ensure that the
parking brake is applied.
EPB Apply
To apply the EPB:
1. Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop.
2. Press the EPB switch momentarily.
The red parking brake status light will flash
and then stay on once the EPB is fully
applied. If the red parking brake status light
flashes continuously, then the EPB is only
partially applied or there is a problem with
the EPB. A DIC message will display. Release
the EPB and try to apply it again. If the
light does not come on, or keeps flashing,
have the vehicle serviced. Do not drive the
vehicle if the red parking brake status light
is flashing. See your dealer.
If the amber service parking brake warning
light is on, press the EPB switch. Continue to
hold the switch until the red parking brake
status light remains on. If the amber service
parking brake warning light is on, see your
dealer.
If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is
moving, the vehicle will decelerate as long
as the switch is pressed. If the switch is
pressed until the vehicle comes to a stop,
the EPB will remain applied.
The vehicle may automatically apply the EPB
in some situations when the vehicle is not
moving. This is normal, and is done to
periodically check the correct operation of
the EPB system, or at the request of other
safety functions that utilize the EPB.
If the EPB fails to apply, block the rear
wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
EPB Release
To release the EPB:
1. Turn the ignition on or to
accessory mode.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Press the EPB switch momentarily.
The EPB is released when the red parking
brake status light is off.
If the amber service parking brake warning
light is on, release the EPB by pressing and
holding the EPB switch. Continue to hold the
switch until the red parking brake status
light is off. If either light stays on after
release is attempted, see your dealer.
Caution
Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause
premature wear or damage to brake
system parts. Make sure that the parking
brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
Automatic EPB Release
The EPB will automatically release if the
vehicle is running, placed into gear, and an
attempt is made to drive away. Avoid rapid
acceleration when the EPB is applied, to
preserve parking brake lining

 

[NED]

The system has a red parking brake status
light and an amber service parking brake
warning light. See Electric Parking Brake
Light 0 92 and
Service Electric Parking Brake Light 0 92.
There are also parking brake-related Driver
Information Center (DIC) messages.
Before leaving the vehicle, check the red
parking brake status light to ensure that the
parking brake is applied.
EPB Apply
To apply the EPB:
1. Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop.
2. Press the EPB switch momentarily.
The red parking brake status light will flash
and then stay on once the EPB is fully
applied. If the red parking brake status light
flashes continuously, then the EPB is only
partially applied or there is a problem with
the EPB. A DIC message will display. Release
the EPB and try to apply it again. If the
light does not come on, or keeps flashing,
have the vehicle serviced. Do not drive the
vehicle if the red parking brake status light
is flashing. See your dealer.
If the amber service parking brake warning
light is on, press the EPB switch. Continue to
hold the switch until the red parking brake
status light remains on. If the amber service
parking brake warning light is on, see your
dealer.
If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is
moving, the vehicle will decelerate as long
as the switch is pressed. If the switch is
pressed until the vehicle comes to a stop,
the EPB will remain applied.
The vehicle may automatically apply the EPB
in some situations when the vehicle is not
moving. This is normal, and is done to
periodically check the correct operation of
the EPB system, or at the request of other
safety functions that utilize the EPB.
If the EPB fails to apply, block the rear
wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
EPB Release
To release the EPB:
1. Turn the ignition on or to
accessory mode.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Press the EPB switch momentarily.
The EPB is released when the red parking
brake status light is off.
If the amber service parking brake warning
light is on, release the EPB by pressing and
holding the EPB switch. Continue to hold the
switch until the red parking brake status
light is off. If either light stays on after
release is attempted, see your dealer.
Caution
Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause
premature wear or damage to brake
system parts. Make sure that the parking
brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
Automatic EPB Release
The EPB will automatically release if the
vehicle is running, placed into gear, and an
attempt is made to drive away. Avoid rapid
acceleration when the EPB is applied, to
preserve parking brake lining

Yup, I know this. Thanks

 

[Rruuff Day]

The system has a red parking brake status
light and an amber service parking brake
warning light. See Electric Parking Brake
Light 0 92 and
Service Electric Parking Brake Light 0 92.
There are also parking brake-related Driver
Information Center (DIC) messages.
Before leaving the vehicle, check the red
parking brake status light to ensure that the
parking brake is applied.
EPB Apply
To apply the EPB:
1. Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop.
2. Press the EPB switch momentarily.
The red parking brake status light will flash
and then stay on once the EPB is fully
applied. If the red parking brake status light
flashes continuously, then the EPB is only
partially applied or there is a problem with
the EPB. A DIC message will display. Release
the EPB and try to apply it again. If the
light does not come on, or keeps flashing,
have the vehicle serviced. Do not drive the
vehicle if the red parking brake status light
is flashing. See your dealer.
If the amber service parking brake warning
light is on, press the EPB switch. Continue to
hold the switch until the red parking brake
status light remains on. If the amber service
parking brake warning light is on, see your
dealer.
If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is
moving, the vehicle will decelerate as long
as the switch is pressed. If the switch is
pressed until the vehicle comes to a stop,
the EPB will remain applied.
The vehicle may automatically apply the EPB
in some situations when the vehicle is not
moving. This is normal, and is done to
periodically check the correct operation of
the EPB system, or at the request of other
safety functions that utilize the EPB.
If the EPB fails to apply, block the rear
wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
EPB Release
To release the EPB:
1. Turn the ignition on or to
accessory mode.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Press the EPB switch momentarily.
The EPB is released when the red parking
brake status light is off.
If the amber service parking brake warning
light is on, release the EPB by pressing and
holding the EPB switch. Continue to hold the
switch until the red parking brake status
light is off. If either light stays on after
release is attempted, see your dealer.
Caution
Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause
premature wear or damage to brake
system parts. Make sure that the parking
brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
Automatic EPB Release
The EPB will automatically release if the
vehicle is running, placed into gear, and an
attempt is made to drive away. Avoid rapid
acceleration when the EPB is applied, to
preserve parking brake lining

Obviously someone who reads the manual.

 

[1st Vette]

Obviously someone who reads the manual.

It would be interesting to see how many fewer questions would be posted if everyone would read it. At 365 pages it’s quite comprehensive. There is even a table of contents !!!

 

[Murray20c8]

It would be interesting to see how many fewer questions would be posted if everyone would read it. At 365 pages it’s quite comprehensive. There is even a table of contents !!!

Who needs to? We've got you!