1999 Chevrolet Corvette Owners Manual

To signal a turn, move the multifunction lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.

An arrow on the instrument cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.

The multifunction lever on the left-hand side of the steering column includes your: D Turn Signal and Lane Change Control D Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer D Cruise Control D Headlamps Switch D Flash-to-Pass

To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash faster than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuses and check for burned-out bulbs. (See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index.) 2-43

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Turn the band to this symbol to turn on the

headlamps and other operating lamps.

Turn the band to this symbol to turn on the

parking and other operating lamps except for the headlamps. Turn the band to OFF to turn off the lamps. To read the odometer with the ignition off, turn on the parking lamps.

Turn Signal on Chime A chime will remind you if you leave the turn signal on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km) of driving. If you need to leave the turn signal on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and then turn it back on. Headlamps The headlamp band on the turn signal/multifunction lever controls these lamps: D Headlamps D Taillamps D Parking lamps D Sidemarker lamps

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Headlamp Doors

The headlamp doors are designed to open when you turn the headlamps on, and close when you turn the headlamps and parking lamps off. If you turn the headlamps on, then turn the headlamp switch back to the parking lamps setting, the headlamp doors will stay open.

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You can open the doors manually using the knob next to the headlamp assembly. Turn the knob counterclockwise until the doors are open. The headlamp doors should be open when driving in icy or snowy conditions to prevent the doors from freezing closed and when washing the vehicle to help clean the headlamps.

NOTICE:

In order to avoid possible contact of the hood to the headlamp doors, care should be taken in raising the hood with the headlamps up, or shut off the headlamps prior to opening the hood.

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Windshield Wipers

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To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low, push the turn signal lever all the way forward.

When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel also will be on. To change the headlamps from high to low, pull the lever rearward. Lamps on Reminder If you turn the ignition off and leave the headlamps or parking lamps on and open the door, you will hear a chime reminding you to turn off all lamps. Flash-to-Pass Momentarily pull the turn signal lever toward you. The high-beam indicator will flash to indicate to the other driver that you intend to pass. If the low-beam headlamps are off and you have the optional fog lamps on, the fog lamps will flash.

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You can control the windshield wipers by moving the lever with the wiper symbol on it. This lever is located on the right side of the steering column. For a single wiping cycle, push the lever down to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the lever on MIST longer.

You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Push the lever up to INT (intermittent), then turn the band, located on the lever, to adjust the delay time. Rotate the band up for a shorter delay, down for a longer delay. The wiper speed can only be adjusted when the lever is in the INT position, not in HI or LO. For steady wiping at low speed, move the lever up to the LO position. For steady high-speed wiping, move the lever up further, to HI. To stop the wipers, move the lever down to OFF. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.

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Windshield Washer The lever on the right side of the steering column also controls the windshield washer. There is a push button at the end of the lever. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the button and hold it. The washer will spray until you release the button. The wipers will continue to clear the window for about six seconds after the button is released and then stop or return to your preset speed.

CAUTION:

In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

If the fluid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir is low, the message LOW WASHER FLUID will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. It will take 60 seconds after the bottle is refilled for this message to turn off. For information on the correct washer fluid mixture to use, see “Windshield Washer Fluid” and “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.

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The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display the cruise set speed in a digital number. For example, the DIC will say CRUISE SET 60 mph (97 km/h). When you apply the brakes or push the clutch pedal, the cruise control disengages. The DIC will show CRUISE DISENGAGED. See “DIC Warnings and Messages” in the Index.

CAUTION:

D Cruise control can be dangerous where you

can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic.

D Cruise control can be dangerous on

slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads.

Cruise Control

With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When using cruise control, the accelerator pedal will return to its fully-released position and will not move while cruise control is engaged.

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If your vehicle is in cruise control when the Traction Control System begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See “Traction Control System” in the Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on.

Setting Cruise Control

CAUTION:

If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use it.

1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Push the SET button at the end of the lever and

release it. The cruise set speed will be displayed by the Driver Information Center (DIC).

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The pedal

will return to an “idle” position.

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Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set the cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake or clutch pedal. This, of course, disengages the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second. The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display the cruise set speed. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there.

Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: D Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. The speed will not begin to increase until sufficient pedal travel is achieved. Push the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display the cruise set speed.

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D Move the cruise switch to R/A. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, then release the switch. (To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to R/A briefly, then release it. Each time you do this, the vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.) The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display the cruise set speed.

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce speed while using cruise control: D Push in the SET button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display the cruise set speed.

D To slow down in very small amounts, push the SET button for less than half a second. Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display the cruise set speed.

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Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills.

Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: D Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch

pedal, if you have a manual transmission vehicle, or

D Move the cruise switch to OFF.

The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display the message “CRUISE DISENGAGED.”

Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, cruise control set speed memory is erased.

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When it’s dark enough outside, the front turn signal lamps will turn off and the headlamps and parking lamps will turn on. The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on. When it’s bright enough outside, the headlamps will go off and the front turn signal lamps will come on. To idle the vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake while the ignition is in OFF or LOCK. Then start the vehicle. The DRL, headlamps and parking lamps will stay off until you release the parking brake. The Automatic Headlamp Control feature can be turned on or off except for vehicles first sold in Canada. See “Driver Information Center (DIC)” in the Index to turn this feature on or off (if equipped with the Automatic Headlamp Control feature). As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it.

Exterior Lamps Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control (Optional) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the Automatic Headlamp Control (if equipped) work, so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL/Automatic Headlamp Control system will make the front turn signal lamps come on when: D the ignition is on, D the headlamp switch is off and D the parking brake is released. When the DRL are on, only the front turn signal lamps will be on. The headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up either.

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Twilight Sentinel (Option) Twilight Sentinel provides a period of exterior illumination as you leave the vicinity of the vehicle. The feature is activated when the headlamps are on due to the optional Automatic Headlamp Control feature described previously in this section, and when the ignition is turned off. Your headlamps will then remain on until the headlamp switch is moved from OFF to the parking lamp position or until an illumination period has elapsed. See “Driver Information Center (DIC)” in the Index to select the desired illumination period. If you turn off the ignition with the headlamp switch in the parking lamp or headlamp position, the Twilight Sentinel cycle will not occur. You can customize the vehicle to activate the Twilight Sentinel when the ignition is turned off under the conditions listed previously, or you may choose not to activate this feature under any conditions. See “Driver Information Center (DIC)” in the Index to customize this feature.

Fog Lamps (Option)

Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your parking lamps or low-beam headlamps must be on or the fog lamps won’t work. To turn the fog lamps on, push the button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. A light on the button will come on when the fog lamps are on. Push the button again to turn the fog lamps off.

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Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control

This knob controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the headlamps or parking lamps are on.

Push and release the knob and it will pop out. Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them. Parade Mode The instrument panel brightness knob has an added feature called Parade Mode to assist you in seeing certain instrument panel controls if your headlamps are on in the daylight. Before turning the courtesy lamps on by turning the button all the way clockwise, the radio, Driver Information Center (DIC) display and heating and air conditioning controls will come on at their maximum brightness. This will occur only with the parking lamps or headlamps on.

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Courtesy Lamps When any door or the hatch/trunk lid is opened, the interior lamps will go on (unless it’s bright outside). The lamps will stay on for about 30 seconds or until you turn on the ignition. You can also turn on the courtesy lamps by turning the interior brightness control knob all the way clockwise. Be sure not to have this knob turned all the way down with the lamps on during the day. Your Driver Information Center (DIC) may not be visible. Exit and Entry Lighting With entry lighting, the interior lamps will come on when entering the vehicle for up to 20 seconds. With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when the key is turned to OFF or a door is ajar for about 20 seconds. You can turn exit and entry lighting off by quickly turning the headlamps on and off or by quickly turning the courtesy lamp switch on and off.

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Inadvertent Load Control Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery in case the underhood lamp, vanity mirror lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps, console or glove box lamps are accidentally left on. If you leave any of these lamps on, they will automatically time out after 15 minutes. To reset it, all of the above lamps must be turned off or the ignition key must be in ON. Mirrors Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror An inside rearview mirror is attached above the windshield. The mirror has pivots so that you can adjust it. You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Pull the tab for night driving to reduce glare. Push the tab for daytime driving.

Reading Lamps

Your inside rearview mirror includes two reading lamps. The lamps will go on when a door is opened. When the doors are closed, each lamp can be turned on individually by pressing the switch (each lamp has its own switch). There is also an interior console flood lamp located underneath the rearview mirror which comes on with the headlamps or parking lamps.

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The electric mirror control is on the driver’s door. It controls the driver’s and passenger’s mirrors. To adjust either mirror, press the LT (left) or RT (right) button to select the mirror, then press the arrows to adjust the direction of the mirror. The selected mirror will stay on for 20 seconds after the last adjustment. An indicator light will come on above the mirror that you select. Your preferred mirror position can be stored if you have the memory option. See “Memory” in the Index. For operation of the heated outside mirrors, see “Rear Window Defogger” in the Index.

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Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.

CAUTION:

A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Cupholder The cupholder is located on the center console in front of the ashtray. To open it, place your thumb on the left side of the lid and raise the right side with your index finger.

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Center Console Storage

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To use this storage area, pull up the lid on the driver’s side front edge of the console and swing it to the passenger’s side. You can use the key to lock and unlock the console. Don’t leave the key in the lock, or it could be damaged when the driver sits down. The fuel fill door release button and accessory power outlet are located inside the center console.

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Rear Storage Compartments There are three rear storage compartments in the floor of the rear hatch/trunk area on the passenger’s and driver’s side.

Security Shade (Option) The security shade can provide hidden storage in the rear area of the vehicle. The shade is also helpful in blocking the glare from the removeable roof when it is stored in the rear compartment.

Using the Security Shade

1. Hook the elastic loops

on the front corners (A) of the shade to the T-nuts located on the front corners of the rear hatch frame.

2. Hook the elastic loops on the rear corners (B) of the

shade to the hooks recessed inside the rear hatch frame, near the rear corners.

If you have a coupe or convertible model, your vehicle will be equipped three storage compartment lids. If you have a hardtop, your vehicle will only have a center storage compartment lid.

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NOTICE:

If your vehicle is equipped with the optional trunk-mounted CD changer, it is stored in the center rear storage compartment. To help avoid damage to the compact disc player, do not store items such as liquids or sharp objects that could damage, puncture or cut the trunk-mounted CD changer or wiring.

To access a storage compartment, pull up on the latch to release the lid. Remove the storage compartment lid. When replacing a storage compartment lid, make sure the latch is in the correct location so the latch locks securely into place.

NOTICE:

Do not store heavy or sharp objects in the storage compartments located in the hatch/trunk area. If you do, the objects could damage the underbody.

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Convenience Net (Option) Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You will see it on the back wall of the rear area of the vehicle. Put small loads, like grocery bags, in the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The convenience net is not for larger, heavier loads. You can unhook the net and place it in one of the rear storage pockets when you are not using it. On coupe models only, a vinyl storage bag has also been provided. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray is located on the instrument panel, next to the lighter. To use the ashtray, lift up on the bottom of the door.

NOTICE:

Don’t put papers and other things that burn into the ashtray. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage.

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NOTICE:

Loose objects (such as paper clips) can lodge behind and beneath the ashtray lid and prevent movement of the lid. Avoid putting small loose objects near the ashtray.

To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.

NOTICE:

Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element.

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Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them to the side. Visor Vanity Mirrors Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover to expose the vanity mirror. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors (Option) Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover to expose the lighted vanity mirror. When the cover is lifted, the lamps will come on automatically, even if the ignition is off. Accessory Power Outlet The accessory power outlet is located inside the center console storage compartment, on the forward left-hand side. Remove the tethered cap to use the outlet. The outlet can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio. Be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. Replace the cap when the accessory power outlet is not in use.

NOTICE:

When using the accessory power outlet: D The maximum load of any electrical

equipment should not exceed 15 amps.

D Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment

when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods can drain the battery.

We recommend that you see a qualified technician or your dealer for the proper installation of your equipment. Floor Mats (Option) Your vehicle’s floor mats are specially designed to remain in position under your feet and out of reach of the accelerator pedal. The driver’s side floor mat is held in place by two locator hooks and the passenger’s side is held in place by one. Be sure that the driver’s side floor mat is properly placed on the floor so that it does not block the movement of the accelerator pedal.

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How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mats

To remove the floor mats, pull up on the rear of the mat to disconnect from the locator hooks.

Roof Panel (Option) Removing the Roof Panel

CAUTION:

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Don’t try to remove the roof panel while the vehicle is moving. Trying to remove the roof panel while the vehicle is moving could cause an accident. The panel could fall into the vehicle and cause you to lose control, or it could fly off and strike another vehicle. You or others could be injured. Remove the roof panel only when the vehicle is parked.

Until you are sure you can remove the panel alone, have someone help you.

To reinstall the floor mats, line up the openings in the floor mat over the locator hooks and push down into place. For proper cleaning instructions of the carpeted floor mats, see “Fabric Protection” in the Index.

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3. Lower the windows and open the doors.

NOTICE:

To avoid damage to the roof panel, paint and weatherstripping, do not drop or rest it on its edges. Place the roof panel in the egg-shaped stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle.

1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly and shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into REVERSE (R). Turn the ignition key to OFF. Lower both sunshades and rotate them toward the door glass.

2. Open the rear liftgate and remove any items that may

interfere with proper storage of the roof panel. Also install the two egg-shaped stowage receivers into the floor of the rear storage compartment. Secure both receivers into their proper positions by turning them counterclockwise.

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There are two latches on the front of the roof panel near each door (A), and one rear latch (B).

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4. To unlock the front of the roof panel, pull down each

of the front handles. Grasp the handles with your fingers and pull each toward you. Complete a 180_ rotation toward the center of the vehicle. Then push up on each of the handles.

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5. To unlock the rear of the roof panel, press the latch release button with your thumb and pull down the latch lever with your fingers.

6. After releasing the latches, return the sun visors to

the forward position.

7. Stand on one side of the vehicle and, if necessary, have your helper stand on the other side. Together, carefully lift the front edge of the panel up and forward, and out of the vehicle opening.

8. When the panel is loosened from the vehicle, one

person should grasp the roof panel as close to the center of the vehicle as possible and lift away the panel.

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Storing the Roof Panel

CAUTION:

If the roof panel is not stored properly, it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured. Whenever you store the roof panel in the vehicle, always be sure that it is stored securely in the rear area using the storage pins.

NOTICE:

To avoid damage to the roof panel, paint and weatherstripping, do not drop or rest it on its edges. Place the roof panel in the egg-shaped stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle.

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1. Turn the roof panel so that the rear edge of the panel

is facing the storage area. The locating pins (at the rear of the panel) should point toward the egg-shaped stowage receivers on the floor of the center compartment.

2. Push the panel forward until the pins bottom out in

the receivers.

3. There are two spring-loaded storage pins on the rear wall of the storage compartment (A). These storage pins go into the slots on each side of the roof panel (B).

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Installing the Roof Panel

CAUTION:

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.

4. Gently lower the roof panel onto the carpet ledge.

Then, pull each release rearward and upward to place the storage pins into the holes of the roof panel.

5. Gently lift and lower the roof panel to be sure it is

locked into place.

NOTICE:

To avoid damage to the roof panel, paint and weatherstripping, do not drop or rest it on its edges.

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1. Check to be sure that the front handles and rear latch

on the ceiling are in their opened positions before attempting to install the roof panel.

2. If the roof panel is stored in the rear area, grasp it with your right hand at the middle edge near the seatbacks, and with your left hand at the middle of the edge closest to you. Reverse the steps described previously under “Storing the Roof Panel.”

3. Remove the roof panel from the

storage compartment.

4. In most cases, it is easier to install the removable

roof with two people rather than one. Place the roof panel over the vehicle.

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5. Position the rear edge of the roof panel to the

weatherstrip on the back of the roof opening (A). Then align the pins at the rear of the roof panel weatherstrip with the receiving cup in the body weatherstrip (B). Gently lower the front edge of the roof panel to the front of the body opening (C).

6. Rotate the front handles toward the side doors to the

closed position.

7. Hook the rear latch by pushing the lever up to the

locked position.

8. Grasp and tug the roof panel up and down and

side-to-side to make sure the roof panel is securely installed.

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A. Front Edge of the Convertible Top B. Rear Edge of the Convertible Top C. Storage Compartment Lid

Convertible Top (Option) The following procedures explain the proper operation of the convertible top.

NOTICE:

Certain automatic car washes may cause damage to the vehicle. The top fabric can be damaged by top cleaning brushes.

For care and cleaning of the convertible top, see “Cleaning Your Convertible Top” in the index.

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Lowering the Convertible Top

NOTICE:

Don’t leave the convertible out with the top down for any long periods of time. The sun and rain can damage the seat material and other things inside the vehicle.

1. Set the parking brake firmly. Shift an automatic

transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into REVERSE (R). Turn the ignition key to OFF. Lower both sunshades and rotate them toward the door glass.

NOTICE:

Before lowering the convertible top into the storage area, be sure there are no objects in the way of the folded, stored top. The weight of a stored top on items in the storage area may cause the convertible top back glass to break.

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2. Unlock the front of the convertible top by lowering the latch handles and turning them inward. Push the latch handles back to the up position.

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3. Lift upward on the front edge (A) of the convertible top off of the windshield frame. Then lift upward on the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to be vertical off the storage compartment lid (C). The front edge (A) and rear edge (B) should be straight up and down.

4. Tilt the driver’s seatback forward and press the

storage compartment release button located on the underside of the storage compartment lid (C) behind the driver’s seat. Then raise the storage compartment lid (C). While attempting to raise the lid, if the lid does not release and you hear three chimes, check to make sure the trunk lid is closed. Also, the lid will not release if the alarm is turned on or the trunk lid is open. After pressing the release button, the driver’s and passenger’s door glass should retract to the full-down position.

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If the vehicle has lost battery power, you can still open the storage compartment lid (C) using the manual release cable.

NOTICE:

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Be sure that the rear edge (B) of the convertible top is in the full-down position before lowering the top into the storage compartment or damage to the top may occur.

The cable is located underneath the carpeting behind the driver’s and passenger’s seats, in the center of the vehicle. When using the manual release, you must first open the doors to prevent damage to the seals. To access the cable, lift and pull back the carpeting. Then pull the cable to release the storage compartment lid if needed.

5. Push forward on the front edge (A) of the convertible

top to allow the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to be rotated to its full-down position.

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Raising the Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly and shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into REVERSE (R). Lower both windows and sunshades and turn the ignition key to OFF.

6. Then move the top rearward to its

fully-stored position.

7. After the top is stored, apply one even push on the

center of the front edge (A) of the convertible top to assure the top is fully retracted.

8. Close the storage compartment lid (C) by closing

with a swift, firm motion.

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2. Tilt the driver’s seat forward and press the storage

compartment release button, or use the manual release cable if battery power has been lost. Lift the storage compartment lid (C). (After pressing the release button, the driver and passenger door glass should retract to the full-down position, if they have not already been lowered.)

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3. Pull the top up by firmly gripping the front edge (A) of the convertible top with your hand and applying a brisk, firm upward and forward motion to get the top in the full-up position.

4. Lift the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to its full-up position by first raising the front edge (A). 5. Close the storage compartment lid (C) by closing

with a swift, firm motion.

6. Lower the rear edge (B) of the convertible top by

first slightly pushing the front edge (A) of the convertible top forward.

7. Push the front edge (A) of the convertible top down from the outside of the vehicle, or pull the front edge (A) of the convertible top down from the center pull-down handle located in the inside of the vehicle.

8. Rotate the latches outward to secure the top in the

up position.

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The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System

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The main components of your instrument panel are: A. HUD Controls (Option) B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Driver Information Center (DIC)

(Located in the Instrument Cluster)

D. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever F. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons G. Hazard Warning Flasher Button H. Center Air Vent I. Audio System J. Comfort Controls K. Fog Lamp Button (Option) L. Remote Hatch Release Button (Coupe) or Remote

Trunk Release Button (Convertible/Hardtop)

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M. Ignition Switch N. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown) O. Traction Control System (TCS) Switch/Active

Handling Switch (Option) P. Accessory Power Outlet

(Located in the Center Console)

Q. Selective Real Time Damping (SRTD) (Option) R. Instrument Panel Cupholder S. Remote Fuel Door Release Button

(Located in the Center Console)

T. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter U. Parking Brake V. Glove Box W. Instrument Panel Fuse Block

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Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster and Driver Information Center (DIC) are designed to let you know at a glance how the vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have left and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. The instrument panel cluster indicator warning lights, gages and DIC messages are explained on the following pages.

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Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). You may note that there are not two separate scales for mph and km/h. When you press the E/M (English/Metric) button on the Driver Information Center (DIC), the cluster will calculate the proper speed and move the needle to the correct position. Either the MPH or the km/h telltale will illuminate, depending on which measurement you choose. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then that will be done. If it can’t, then a new instrument cluster is replaced in the vehicle and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. See your dealer if a new odometer must be replaced in your vehicle.

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Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Fuel will shut off at about 6200 rpm. If you continue to drive your vehicle at the fuel shut off rpm, you could damage your engine. Be sure to operate your vehicle below the fuel shut off rpm or reduce your rpm quickly when the fuel shuts off. Warning Lights, Gages and Messages This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens.

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Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help. Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center that works along with the warning lights and gages. See “Driver Information Center (DIC)” in the Index. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled.

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The safety belt light will also come on and stay on until the driver’s belt is buckled.

Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows a deployed air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in the Index.

This light will come on when you start your engine, and it will flash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready.

If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Voltmeter

When the key is in ON with the engine not running, the voltmeter shows the voltage output of your battery. When the engine is running, it shows the voltage output of the charging system.

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The reading will change as the rate of charge changes (with engine speed, for example), but if the voltmeter reads at 9 volts or below, your instrument panel and other systems may shut down. The Driver Information Center (DIC) will read LOW VOLTAGE when your vehicle is at 10 volts or below. Have it checked right away. Driving with the voltmeter reading at 10 volts or below could drain your battery and disable your vehicle. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well.

This light should come on when you turn the ignition key to START.

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If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If this warning light stays on after you start the engine, the parking brake may not be set or there could be a brake problem. Refer to “Parking Brake” in the Index to see if it is set. If the parking brake is not set, have your brake system inspected right away. If the light comes on while you are driving and you have a LOW BRAKE FLUID message showing on the DIC, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.)

CAUTION:

Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake warning light is on. Driving with the brake warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal.

If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this section. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

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Traction Control System (TCS) Light

Active Handling System Light

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This light should come on briefly as you start the engine. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.

If your vehicle has the optional Active Handling System, this light will come on briefly as you start the engine. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

If it stays on, or comes on and the DIC shows a SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message when you’re driving, there’s a problem with your TCS system and your vehicle needs service. When this light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. If the driver turns off the Traction Control System by pressing the button on the console, the TCS system light will come on and the TRACTION SYSTEM OFF message will show on the DIC.

If it stays on or comes on while you are driving, the Driver Information Center (DIC) shows a SERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG message and a chime sounds, there is a problem with your Active Handling System and your vehicle needs service. The driver can acknowledge this message by pressing the RESET button. When the SERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG message is displayed, the Active Handling System will not assist you in controlling the vehicle. You should have the system serviced as soon as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly.

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When the system is working, you will see the ACTIVE HANDLING message displayed in the DIC. You may also feel or hear the system working. This is normal. If the driver turns off the Active Handling System by pressing the button on the console, the Active Handling System light will come on, a chime will sound, and the TRAC/ACT HNDLG OFF message will be displayed in the DIC. The Traction Control System will also be turned off. See “Driver Information Center Messages” in the Index for more information. If the Active Handling System and the Traction Control System are off, pressing the console button momentarily will turn both systems on. The DIC will display the TRAC/ACT HNDLG ON message, the instrument cluster light will be off, and a chime will sound. See “Driver Information Center Messages” in the Index for more information.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

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This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, your engine is too hot!

This means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. (The larger tic marks are in increments of 30_ below 220_F (104_C) and in increments of 10_above 220_F (104_C).) In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)

NOTICE:

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems.

If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty.

This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.

NOTICE:

Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause the CHECK ENGINE light to come on. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test.

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This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: D Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been

detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required.

D Light On Steady -- An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required.

If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: D Reducing vehicle speed. D Avoiding hard accelerations. D Avoiding steep uphill grades. If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following.

If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service.

If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See “Filling Your Tank” in the Index. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off.

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Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see “Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed.

Engine Oil Pressure Gage

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The engine oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) or kPa (kilopascals) when the engine is running.

Oil pressure should be 20 to 80 psi (140 to 550 kPa). (In certain situations such as long, extended idles on hot days, it could read as low as 6 psi (40 kPa) and still be considered normal.) It may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the shaded area show the normal operating range. Readings in the shaded area tell you that the engine is low on oil, or that you might have some other oil problem. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. The engine oil pressure can also be displayed using the GAGES button on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “Driver Information Center” in the Index.

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CAUTION:

Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.

NOTICE:

Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty.

Security Light

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This light comes on to remind you to arm your theft-deterrent system. If it comes on and stays on when your ignition is on, there may be a problem with your theft-deterrent system.

See “Universal Theft-Deterrent” and “PASS-Key System” in the Index. Check Gages Warning Light

This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your gages to see if they are in the warning areas.

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This light can come on for the following reasons: D Low Oil Pressure D High Coolant Temperature D High or Low Battery Voltage D Low Fuel Level Fuel Gage

Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on.

When the needle approaches the red zone, RESERVE FUEL will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. When the needle approaches the “E,” LOW FUEL will appear on the display. At this time, you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon.

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Press RESET to acknowledge a DIC message(s). Pressing RESET will also turn off a DIC message but the LOW FUEL message will come on again in 10
minutes if you have not added fuel to the vehicle. Here are four things that some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage. D At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the

gage reads FULL (F).

D It takes more (or less) fuel to fill up than the gage reads. For example, the gage reads half full, but it took more (or less) than half of the tank’s capacity to fill it.

D The gage pointer may move while cornering, braking

or speeding up.

D The gage may not indicate EMPTY (E) when the

ignition is turned off.

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You can use the Driver Information Center (DIC) to display more detailed fuel information. Each time you press FUEL, one of the following will appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC). D AVERAGE: The fuel economy calculated for the

current tank of fuel, or since you last reset the display.

D INST: The fuel economy calculated for your current

driving conditions.

D RANGE: The distance you can drive

before refueling.

D BLANK: The fuel gage is displayed alone. You should reset the fuel information display every time you refuel. To reset the display, press FUEL until AVERAGE appears. Then, press RESET on the Driver Information Center (DIC).

Head-Up Display (Option)

CAUTION:

If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in your field of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it’s dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view.

If your vehicle is equipped with the Head-Up Display (HUD), you can see some of the driver information that appears on your instrument cluster.

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The information may be displayed in English or metric units and appears as an image focused out toward the front of your vehicle. The HUD consists of the following information: D Speedometer D Turn Signal Indicators D High-Beam Indicator Symbol D Tachometer D Temperature, Oil and Fuel Gages D Shift Light (Performance SHIFT Light)

This light is used for performance driving to indicate that the vehicle’s best performance level has been reached to shift the transmission into the next higher gear. The SHIFT light will display at an engine speed of about 5,750 rpm, just prior to reaching the engine fuel cut-off mode. To better understand the vehicle’s power curves, see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index.

D Check Gages Icon

There are five HUD selections that you can choose to view in the HUD display. By pressing and holding the PAGE button, you can scroll through these pages in the following order: D Speed Only D Speed and Gage D Speed, Tachometer and Gage D Speed and Tachometer D Tachometer Only When you have chosen the desired HUD display, release the PAGE button. Gages can be scrolled through by tapping the PAGE button (only when a gage is displayed). The gages shown are: D Oil Pressure D Coolant Temperature D Fuel Level The selections that you choose will remain in the HUD display until they are changed.

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Be sure to continue scanning your displays, controls and driving environment just as you would in a vehicle without HUD. If you never look at your instrument panel, you may not see something important, such as a warning light. Under important warning conditions, the CHECK GAGES icon will illuminate in the HUD. View your Driver Information Center (DIC) for more information.

The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering wheel.

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To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly: 1. Start your engine and slide the HUD dimmer control

all the way up. The brightness of the HUD image is determined by the ambient light conditions in the direction your vehicle is facing and where you have the HUD dimmer control set. If you are facing a dark object or a heavily shaded area, your HUD may anticipate that you are entering a dark area and may begin to dim.

2. Adjust the seat to your driving position. If you

change your seat position later, you may have to re-adjust your HUD.

3. Press the DISPLAY rocker switch up or down to

center the HUD image in your view. NOTE: The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down, not side-to-side.

4. Slide the dimmer control downward until the HUD image is no brighter than necessary. To turn HUD off, slide the switch to OFF.

To change from English to metric units, push the E/M button located to the right of the steering wheel. Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image. To clean the HUD, spray household glass cleaner on a soft, clean cloth. Wipe the HUD lens gently, then dry it. Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens because the cleaner could leak into the unit. If the ignition is on and you can’t see the HUD image, check to see if: D something is covering the HUD unit. D the HUD dimmer control is adjusted properly. D the HUD image is adjusted to the proper height. D ambient light (in the direction your vehicle is facing)

is low.

D a fuse is blown. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in

the Index.

If the sun comes out or it becomes cloudy, you may need to adjust the HUD brightness again using the dimmer control. Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see.

Keep in mind that your windshield is part of the HUD system. If you ever have to have your windshield replaced, be sure to get one that is designed for HUD or your HUD image may look blurred and out of focus.

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Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display information about how your vehicle is functioning, as well as warning messages if a system problem is detected. The DIC display area is located in the instrument cluster below the speedometer and tachometer, directly above the steering column. The following buttons are on the DIC control panel which is located to the right of the instrument panel cluster.

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1 FUEL: Press this button to display fuel information such as fuel economy and range. 2 GAGES: Use this button to display gage information like oil pressure and temperature, coolant temperature, transmission fluid temperature, battery voltage and front/rear tire pressures. 3 TRIP: Use this button to display your total and trip miles, the elapsed time function, your average speed and the engine oil life. 4 OPTIONS: This button allows you to choose personal options that are available on your vehicle, depending on the options your vehicle is equipped with, such as security, door locks, easy entry seats and language. 5 E/M: Use this button to change the display between English and metric units. RESET: This button, used along with the other buttons, will reset system functions and turn off or acknowledge messages on the Driver Information Center (DIC). At the top of the DIC control buttons is a light sensor. Be sure not to block the sensor or your lighting functions may be disrupted.

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1 FUEL The FUEL button displays average fuel economy and instantaneous fuel economy calculated for your specific driving conditions and range.

DIC Controls and Displays Turn on the system by turning the ignition to ON. When you turn on the ignition, the DIC will be in the mode last displayed when the engine was turned off. Each DIC button allows you to scroll through a menu. A blank page ends each menu. If a problem is detected, a diagnostic message will appear on the display. Press RESET to acknowledge any current warning or service messages. The following pages will show the messages you can see on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display by pressing the DIC buttons.

Press the FUEL button to display average fuel economy, such as: D AVERAGE 20.1 MPG or D AVERAGE 5.3 L/100 km

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The average fuel economy is viewed as a long-term approximation of your overall driving conditions. If you press RESET in this mode while you’re driving, the system will begin figuring fuel economy from that point in time. Press FUEL again to display instantaneous fuel economy, such as: D INST. 20.1 MPG or D INST. 5.3 L/100 km Press FUEL again to display the range, such as: D RANGE 20 MI or D RANGE 32 km The range calculates the remaining distance you can drive without refueling. It’s based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the tank. If the range is lower than 30 miles (48 km), the display will read RANGE LOW. The fuel economy data used to determine fuel range is an average of recent driving conditions. As your driving conditions change, this data is gradually updated. Resetting the fuel range causes the fuel economy data to be updated immediately. Press RESET to reset the fuel range.

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2 GAGES The GAGES button allows you to scroll through the functions listed below when you press it.

Press the GAGE button to display the oil pressure, such as: D OIL PRESSURE 40 PSI or D OIL PRESSURE 276 kPa

Press the GAGE button again to display the oil temperature, such as: D OIL TEMP 234 _F or D OIL TEMP 112 _C Press the GAGE button again to display the coolant temperature, such as: D COOLANT TEMP 123 _F or D COOLANT TEMP 51 _C Press the GAGE button again to display the transmission fluid temperature (automatic transmission only), such as: D TRANS FLUID 123 _F or D TRANS FLUID 51 _C Press the GAGE button again to display the battery voltage, such as: D BATTERY VOLTS 13.5
Press the GAGE button again to display the tire pressure for the front tires (left and right), such as: D FRONT L34 R33 PSI or D FRONT L234 R228 kPa

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Press the GAGE button again to display the tire pressure for the rear tires (left and right), such as: D REAR L34 R33 PSI or D REAR L234 R228 kPa Note that tire pressure is not available until the vehicle has reached a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or more. 3 TRIP The TRIP button allows you to scroll through the functions listed below when you press it.

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Odometer The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles or kilometers. Press the TRIP button to display odometer readings such as: D ODOMETER 12345 MI or D ODOMETER 20008 km Without the keys in the ignition, you can also display the odometer by turning on the parking lamps.

Trip Odometers There are two trip odometers. Press the TRIP button and TRIP A will be displayed. Press it again and TRIP B will be displayed. TRIP A could be used to track the distance to a destination. TRIP B could be used to track maintenance periods. D TRIP A 130.5 MI or D TRIP A 209.9 km D TRIP B 300.5 MI or D TRIP B 483.5 km The trip odometers can be reset by pushing the RESET button on the DIC. Both of the trip odometers can be used simultaneously.

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Miles Since Last Ignition Feature You can also display number of miles driven since you last started the vehicle if you press and hold the RESET button for two seconds, then release. The miles (or kilometers) since the last ignition cycle will be set into the trip odometer.

Elapsed Time Press the TRIP button until ELAP. TIME is displayed, such as ELAP. TIME 00: 00 : 00. When the ignition is in ON, the Driver Information Center (DIC) can be used as a stopwatch. The display can show hours, minutes, seconds and hundredths of a second. The elapsed time indicator will record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds, then it will reset to zero and continue counting. (Hundredths are shown up to 59 minutes, 59 seconds and 99 hundredths). The display appears as ELAP. TIME 00: 00 : 00 in the elapsed time function. You can start or stop the elapsed time by pressing RESET. To reset the elapsed time to zero, stop the timer by pressing RESET. Then press and hold RESET until ELAP. TIME 00: 00 : 00 appears in the DIC.

Average Speed Press the TRIP button until the average speed is displayed, such as: D AVERAGE SPEED 62 MPH or D AVERAGE SPEED 100 km/h Press reset in this mode to start calculating the average speed. Press and hold RESET to clear.

Engine Oil Life Press the TRIP button until the engine oil life is displayed, such as OIL LIFE REMAIN 89%. This is an estimate of the engine oil’s remaining useful life. It will show 99% when the system is reset after an oil change. It will alert you to change your oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. When the remaining oil life is low, the system will alert you with the message CHANGE OIL SOON. When the oil life is down to zero, you will receive the message CHANGE OIL NOW.

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Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It can’t be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the Engine Oil Life Monitor, see “How to Reset the Engine Oil Life Monitor” in the Index. Also, see “Engine Oil, When to Change” and “Maintenance Schedule” in the Index. 4 OPTIONS This button allows you to choose personal options that may be available on your vehicle, depending on the options your vehicle is equipped with, such as security, door locks, easy entry seats and language. Some of these functions work along with the key fob transmitter. When returning to the options menu, the first item of the options list will always be displayed, not the one you were last in when you changed buttons.

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Twilight Press the OPTIONS button until TWILIGHT - ON appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following selections: D TWILIGHT - ON D DELAY TIME 1 2
D TWILIGHT - OFF If you choose TWILIGHT - ON, the next message DELAY TIME 1 2 will appear in the DIC. Use the OPTIONS button to switch between delay time 1 and 2. You can increase the delay time by pressing button 1 or decrease the time by pressing button 2. Each bar is equal to 12 seconds.

Lock and Arm Press the OPTIONS button until LOCK & ARM appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following selections: D LOCK & ARM - OFF D LOCK & ARM - HORN ONLY D LOCK & ARM - LIGHTS ONLY D LOCK & ARM - HORN & LIGHTS

The following are the options listed under the OPTIONS button:

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If you choose LOCK & ARM - OFF, you will receive no security feedback when locking or unlocking your vehicle. If you choose LOCK & ARM - HORN ONLY, only the horn will chirp to let you know when your alarm system has armed when locking your vehicle. If you choose LOCK & ARM - LIGHTS ONLY, only your exterior lamps will flash to let you know when your alarm system has armed when locking your vehicle. If you choose LOCK & ARM - HORN & LIGHTS, the horn will chirp and the exterior lamps will flash briefly to let you know the system has armed when locking your vehicle.

Alarm Press the OPTIONS button until ALARM appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following selections: D ALARM-HORN D ALARM HORN & LIGHTS If you choose ALARM-HORN, the horn will sound during an alarm.

If you choose ALARM HORN & LIGHTS, the horn will sound and the interior and exterior lamps will flash during an alarm.

Passive Unlock Press the OPTIONS button until PASSIVE UNLOCK appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following selections: D PASSIVE UNLK DRIVER D PASSIVE UNLOCK BOTH If you choose the PASSIVE UNLK DRIVER, only the driver’s door lock will be programmed to passively unlock. The driver’s door will passively unlock when you approach the vehicle with the key fob transmitter slider switch set to ON. If you choose PASSIVE UNLOCK BOTH, the driver and passenger’s door locks will be programmed to passively unlock. The driver and passenger doors will passively unlock when you approach the vehicle with the key fob transmitter slider switch set to ON. See “Remote Function Actuation (RFA) System” in the Index for more information.

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Approach Lights Press the OPTIONS button until APPROACH LIGHTS appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following choices: D APPROACH LIGHTS ON D APPROACH LIGHTS OFF If you choose APPROACH LIGHTS ON, the fog lamps, front turn signal, rear back-up and courtesy lamps will come on for 30 seconds when you press UNLOCK on the key fob transmitter. This will occur only when it is dark outside. APPROACH LIGHTS OFF turns off this option. See “Remote Function Actuation (RFA) System” in the Index for more information.

Auto Lock Press the OPTIONS button until AUTO LOCK appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following choices: D AUTO LOCK ON D AUTO LOCK OFF

If you choose AUTO LOCK ON, both doors will automatically lock when the vehicle exceeds 10 mph (16
km/h) in a manual transmission. In a vehicle with an automatic transmission, both doors will automatically lock when you move the shifter out of PARK (P). Choose AUTO LOCK OFF to turn this option off.

Auto Unlock The AUTO UNLOCK will be available only if AUTO LOCK is set to ON. Press the OPTIONS button until AUTO UNLOCK appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following choices: D AUTO UNLOCK DRIVER D AUTO UNLOCK BOTH D AUTO UNLOCK OFF If you choose AUTO UNLOCK DRIVER, the driver’s door will automatically unlock when you turn the vehicle off and pull the key out of the ignition. Choose AUTO UNLOCK BOTH, and both doors will automatically unlock when you turn the vehicle off and pull the key out of the ignition. AUTO UNLOCK OFF turns off this option.

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Easy Entry The easy entry feature will only be available if the vehicle is equipped with the memory option. Press the OPTIONS button until SEAT EASY ENTRY appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following choices: D SEAT EASY ENTRY ON D SEAT EASY ENTRY OFF If you choose SEAT EASY ENTRY ON, when you turn the ignition off and remove the key, the seat will automatically move back and the telescopic steering wheel (if equipped) will return to its full-forward position for an easy exit or an easy entrance when returning to the vehicle. SEAT EASY ENTRY OFF turns off this option. Languages You can select which language the DIC will display its messages. Press the OPTIONS button until the word LANGUAGES appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following choices: D LANGUAGE ENGLISH D LANGUAGE FRENCH D LANGUAGE GERMAN D LANGUAGE SPANISH

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Blank Page There is a blank page at the end of the OPTIONS menu. When the blank page is displayed, you can access the following items: FOB TRAINING: This option allows you to match the RFA transmitter(s) to your vehicle. You can access this option by pressing and holding RESET for three seconds while you are on the blank page at the end of the OPTIONS menu. The message FOB TRAINING will be displayed. See “Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle” in the Index for more information. TIRE TRAINING: The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) operates with battery-powered sensors that are located inside the valve stems on each tire. Each sensor has a unique ID code so the vehicle knows the tire location of the sensor. When the vehicle reaches a speed of greater than 15 mph (24 km/h), the sensors begin to send the tire pressure readings to a receiver inside the vehicle. These readings are displayed when using the GAGES button on the DIC. If you are unable to display your tire pressures while the vehicle speed is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h), you may need to have your sensor ID codes learned by the vehicle. See your dealer.

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DIC Warnings and Messages The following messages and warnings may appear in the DIC display. The DIC display area is located in the instrument cluster below the speedometer and tachometer, directly above the steering column. You may receive more than one message at a time. Messages will appear one behind the other. To acknowledge a message and remove it from the display, press RESET. You may scroll through the messages that may have been sent at the same time. The message center is continuously updated with the vehicle performance status. ABS ACTIVE (Anti-Lock Brake System Active): When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, the ABS ACTIVE message will be displayed. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. The message will stay on for a few seconds after the system stops adjusting brake pressure.

ACT HNDLING WARMING UP: When you first start you vehicle (especially in during cold winter weather), and begin to drive away (up to 6 mph (10 km/h)), the message ACT HNDLING WARMING UP may be displayed in the DIC, the instrument cluster light will be on, and a chime will sound. This is normal. You can acknowledge this message by pressing the RESET button. The Active Handling system performance is affected until the next message WARM UP COMPLETE is displayed in the DIC. WARM UP COMPLETE : If you receive this message and hear a chime, the system has completed the functional check of the Active Handling System. TRAC/ACT HNDLG - ON: If the Traction Control and Active Handling Systems are off, depressing the Active Handling System console button momentarily will turn both systems on. The message TRAC/ACT HNDLG - ON will be displayed temporarily in the DIC, the instrument cluster light will be off and a chime will sound.

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TRAC/ACT HNDLG - OFF: By pressing the Active Handling System console button briefly, the driver can turn the Traction Control and Active Handling Systems off. The message TRAC/ACT HNDLG - OFF will be displayed in the DIC, the instrument cluster light will be on and a chime will sound. You can acknowledge this message by pressing the RESET button. The anti-lock brake systems remains on with the Traction Control and Active Handling Systems off. You should adjust your driving accordingly. COMPETITIVE DRIVING: When the Competitive Driving mode is selected, this message will be displayed in the DIC. The instrument cluster light will not be on when the Competitive Driving mode is selected. The Traction Control System will not be operating while in the Competitive Driving mode. You should adjust your driving accordingly.

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SERVICE ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System): If the SERVICE ABS message is displayed when you are driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the message stays on, or comes back on again while you are driving, your vehicle is in need of service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with your brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this section. If the SERVICE ABS message is being displayed, your traction control system and the optional active handling system will also be disabled. The driver information center will scroll three messages: SERVICE ABS, SERVICE TRACTION SYS and SERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG, and the instrument cluster car icon will be illuminated. The driver can acknowledge these messages by pressing the reset button three times. When the service message is displayed the computer controlled systems will not assist the driver and you should have the system repaired as soon as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly.

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Low oil pressure may be the result of a combination of low oil level and abrupt changes in the vehicle’s direction. When this warning is displayed, you should not operate the engine at high RPM or make fast abrupt moves. When it is convenient, you should check the oil level. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. LOW OIL LEVEL: Press RESET to acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display. The message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes. You will hear two chimes when this message is displayed. If this message appears after starting your engine, your engine oil level may be too low. You may need to add oil. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index. REDUCED ENGINE POWER: You will hear chimes continuously when this message is displayed. To acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display, press RESET. The message will reappear every 15 seconds until this condition changes.

SERVICE COLUMN LOCK: If the system that controls the locking and unlocking of the steering column does not work properly, have the vehicle towed to a dealer for service. PULL KEY - WAIT 10 SEC: If this message comes on, the steering column lock system has detected a problem while engaging the steering column lock. This message may occur when the ignition key is removed and re-inserted before the steering column lock system fully locks or unlocks the steering column. To acknowledge that you have read this message, and to clear it from the display, remove the ignition key and wait 10 seconds before re-inserting the key into the ignition. If you attempt to operate your vehicle without removing the key for 10 seconds, the vehicle’s fuel system will shut off at 1.5 mph (2.4 km/h). If the message stays on after removing the key and waiting 10
seconds, have your vehicle taken to an authorized dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair. LOW OIL PRESSURE: You will hear four chimes and the CHECK GAGES telltale will come on when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press the RESET button. After you press the RESET button, a message will be displayed and you will hear a chime every minute until the vehicle is serviced. If you do not press RESET, the message will remain on the digital display until the vehicle is serviced. 2-104

If the Driver Information Center (DIC) displays the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message and the CHECK ENGINE light comes on, a noticeable reduction in the vehicle’s performance may occur. If the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime the CHECK ENGINE light stays on, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized Chevrolet dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair. Also, refer to “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” (Check Engine Light) in the Index. If the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed in combination with the COOLANT OVER TEMP message, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index. SERVICE VEHICLE SOON: If this message appears on the DIC, there may be an electrical or another system problem with your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer if this message keeps appearing.

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CHARGE SYSTEM FAULT: Press RESET to acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display. The message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes. You will hear two chimes when this message is displayed. If this message comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose or broken drive belt or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the message on, be certain to turn off your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. TRACTION SYS ACTIVE: When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION SYS ACTIVE message will be displayed. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. The message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. TRACTION SYSTEM-ON: This message is displayed when you decide to turn on the Traction Control System by pressing the switch on the console. This message will shut off automatically on its own.

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TRACTION SYSTEM-OFF: You will hear a single quick tone when this message is displayed. This message comes on and stays on when the Traction Control System button on the console is pressed to turn the system off. To acknowledge this message, press RESET. SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM: If the SERVICE TRACTION SYS message is displayed when you are driving, there is a problem with your Traction Control System and your vehicle is in need of service. When this message is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. If you have the optional Active Handling System, the SERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG message will also be displayed and the instrument cluster car icon will also be illuminated. The driver can acknowledge both messages by pressing the reset button two times which will also turn off the instrument cluster icon. When the service messages are displayed, the computer controlled systems will not assist the driver in controlling the vehicle. Have the system repaired as soon as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly.

SERVICE RIDE CONTROL: This message is used to indicate to the driver that the Selective Real Time Damping (SRTD) system has detected a malfunction and that the system must be serviced. The SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message will always come on when a failure is detected by the Selective Real Time Damping (SRTD) system. If a fault is present in the SRTD which causes the shocks to be in their full soft condition, the SERVICE RIDE CONTROL, SHOCKS INOPERATIVE and MAXIMUM 80 MPH (129 km/h) will display together. You will never get a SHOCKS INOPERATIVE and MAXIMUM SPEED 80 MPH (129 km/h) message without a SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message. SHOCKS INOPERATIVE: You will hear four chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display, press RESET. The message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes. This message indicates that a malfunction is present in the Selective Real Time Damping (SRTD) system which is causing the shocks to be in their full soft mode. This is a warning to the driver that the vehicle handling may be affected. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.

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MAXIMUM SPEED 80 MPH (129 km/h): You will hear four chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press RESET. After you press RESET, a message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes. This message indicates that the vehicle speed will be limited to 80 mph (129 km/h) when the shock absorber system has failed and the shocks are in their full soft mode. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. LOW COOLANT: You will hear two chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press RESET. After you press RESET, a message will reappear and you will hear a chime every 10 minutes until this condition changes. This message indicates that the coolant in the system is low. You may need to add coolant. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index. COOLANT OVER TEMP: You will hear four chimes and the CHECK GAGES telltale will come on when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press the RESET button. After you press the RESET button, a message will be displayed and you will hear a chime every minute until this condition changes. If you do not press RESET, the message will remain on the digital display until the condition changes.

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If the engine coolant exceeds 255_F (124_C), this message is displayed. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off from the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. You can monitor the coolant temperature with the GAGES button on the DIC or the engine coolant gage on the instrument panel cluster. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index. HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE REDUCE ENGINE RPM: You will hear four chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press the RESET button. After you press the RESET button, a message will be displayed and you will hear a chime every minute until this condition changes. If you do not