2006 Chevrolet Corvette Owners Manual

turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals will not work.

Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column.

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To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

Telescopic Steering Column If your vehicle has this feature, the telescopic steering column will allow you to adjust the distance the steering wheel is from the instrument panel.

The telescopic steering column switch is located on the right side of the steering column.

To operate the telescopic steering column, push the switch forward and the wheel will move away from you. Pull the switch rearward and the wheel will move toward you. The telescopic steering column position can be stored with your memory settings. See Memory on page 2-72
for more information.

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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (cid:127) GTurn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and

Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal) on page 3-8.

(cid:127) 3Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-9.

(cid:127) -Fog Lamps. See Fog Lamps on page 3-17.

Flash-to-Pass Feature. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-9.

(cid:127) ICruise Control. See Cruise Control on

page 3-11.

(cid:127) P Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on

page 3-15.

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Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal) The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. 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 panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.

To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Release the lever and the turn signal will automatically flash three times. If more flashes are desired, continue to hold the lever. If you signal a turn or a lane change and 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 do not go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuses and check for burned-out bulbs. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-93.

(cid:127) Turn Signal on Chime A chime will remind you if you leave the turn signal on for more than three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km) of driving. If you need to leave the turn signal on for more than three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and then turn it back on. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low, push the turn signal lever all the way forward.

While the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster also will be on. To change the headlamps from high to low, pull the lever rearward.

Flash-to-Pass To use the flash-to-pass feature, 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.

Windshield Wipers

Use the lever located on the right side of the steering column to operate the windshield wipers. 1 (High Speed): Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at high speed. 6 (Low Speed): Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at low speed. & (Delay): Move the lever to this position to set a delay between wipes. x (Delay Adjustment): Move the lever to this position to choose a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the intermittent adjust band down for a longer delay or up for a shorter delay. The wiper speed can only be manually adjusted when the lever is in this position.

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9(Off): Move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers. 8(Mist): Move the lever all the way down to mist and release for a single wiping cycle. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on mist longer.

Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. If this occurs, a circuit breaker will stop the wipers until the motor cools. So, be sure to clear any ice and snow from the windshield wiper blades before using them. If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen them or warm the windshield before turning the wipers on. If your blades do become worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.

Windshield Washer The lever on the right side of the steering column also controls the windshield washer. There is a button at the end of the lever. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, press 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, do not 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 CHECK WASHER FLUID will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. It will take 15 seconds after the bottle is refilled for this message to turn off. For information on the correct washer fluid to use, see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-41 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.

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Cruise Control Your vehicle is equipped with cruise control.

Cruise control will not work if your parking brake is set, or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low. If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off.

9(Off): This position turns the system off. R(On): This position activates the system. + (Resume/Accelerate): Move the lever to this symbol to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. T(Set): Press this button at the end of the lever to set the speed. 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).

{CAUTION:

Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.

If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system (if equipped) begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn cruise control back on.

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Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. 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 briefly from on to resume/accelerate. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at resume/accelerate.

Setting Cruise Control

{CAUTION:

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

1. Move the cruise control switch to on. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever and

release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. When the cruise control is engaged, the CRUISE SET TO XX MPH message will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Other Messages on page 3-67.

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Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your 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 up steep hills, you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. 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.

Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: (cid:127) Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher

speed. Press the set button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. If the accelerator pedal is held longer than 60 seconds, cruise control will turn off.

(cid:127) Move the cruise switch from on to

resume/accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch briefly to resume/accelerate. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control (cid:127) Press and hold the set button until you reach the

lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, briefly press the set button. Each time you do this, you’ll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.

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(cid:127) Ending Cruise Control To end a cruise control session, step lightly on the brake pedal. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, lightly tapping the clutch will also end a cruise control session. Stepping on the brake or clutch pedal will end the current cruise control session only. Move the cruise control switch to off to turn the system completely off. When cruise control is disengaged, the CRUISE DISENGAGED message will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased.

Cruise Control in Sport (S) and Manual Paddle Shift Gear Selection When your vehicle is in Sport (S) and the manual paddle shift controls are not being used, cruise control will operate in the same manner as Drive (D). When your vehicle is in Sport (S) and the manual paddle shift controls are being used, cruise control will operate as follows:

If cruise control is active and a gear is selected with the manual paddle shift controls, the vehicle will maintain vehicle speed in the driver selected gear and will not automatically up-shift or down-shift the transmission while the driver’s gear selection is active. If driving in hilly terrain, cruise control may not be able to maintain vehicle speed if an up-shift or down-shift is not selected by the driver. While driving on hilly terrain and cruise control is active with a manual paddle shift gear selection, the driver must select the proper gear for the terrain or select Drive (D) on the gear range selector for full automatic transmission operation.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) Exterior Lamps

The exterior lamp control is located to the left of the steering wheel on the multifunction lever. O (Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the band with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp band has four positions: O (Off): Turning the band to this position turns off all lamps.

AUTO (Automatic): Turning the band to this position sets the exterior lamps in automatic mode. AUTO mode will turn the exterior lamps on and off depending on how much light is available outside the vehicle.

To override AUTO mode, turn the control to off.

To reset to AUTO mode turn the control to exterior lamps and then back to AUTO. Automatic mode will also reset when your vehicle is turned off and then back on again when the control is left in the AUTO position. ; (Parking Lamp): Turning the band to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following: (cid:127) Sidemarker Lamps

Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights

The parking brake indicator light will come on and stay on when the parking lamps are on with the engine off and the ignition to ACC. 5 (Headlamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for approximately 15 seconds and deactivates and returns to ambient lighting conditions 15 seconds after the wipers are turned off. If the exterior lamp control has been turned off or is in the parking lamp position while the wiper control is active in any position, the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53. When the ignition is turned off, the wiper-activated headlamps will immediately turn off.

Headlamps on Reminder A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position and the driver’s door is opened with the ignition off.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 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. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system will make the front turn signal lamps come on when the following conditions are met:

It is still daylight and the ignition is on, the exterior lamp control is in the off position and the transmission is not in PARK (P).

When DRL are on, only the front turn signal lamps will be on. No other exterior lamps such as the parking lamps, taillamps, etc. will be on when the DRL are being used. Your instrument panel will not be lit up either. When it is dark enough outside, the front turn signal lamps will turn off and normal low-beam headlamps will turn on.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) When it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and the front turn signal lamps will take over. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure your instrument panel brightness knob is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-19 for more information. If it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamp control is off, a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will display on the Driver’s Information Center (DIC). This message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53. Turning the exterior lamp control to off a second time, or turning on the headlamps will remove the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message in the DIC. If the parking lamps or the fog lamps were turned on instead, the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will continue to be displayed. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it.

Fog Lamps Use fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The fog lamps control is located on the multifunction lever next to the exterior lamp control. -(Fog Lamps): Turning the band to this position will turn the fog lamps on. When you turn the fog lamps on, the fog lamp light will appear on the instrument panel cluster to indicate that the fog lamps and the parking lamps are on. If you turn the high-beam headlamps on, the fog lamps will turn off. They will turn on again when you switch to low-beam headlamps. The ignition must be on for the fog lamps to operate. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.

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Twilight Sentinel® Twilight Sentinel® can turn your lamps on and off for you. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the Twilight Sentinel® work, so be sure it is not covered. With Twilight Sentinel®, you will see the following happen: (cid:127) When it is dark enough outside, the front turn signal

lamps (DRL) will go off, and the headlamps and parking lamps will come on. The other lamps that come on with headlamps will also come on. (cid:127) When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will go off, and the front turn signal lamps (DRL) will come on, as long as the exterior lamp switch is in the AUTO position.

If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take about one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure your instrument panel brightness control is in full bright position. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-19.

You can idle the vehicle with the lamps off, even when it is dark outside. After starting the vehicle, turn the exterior lamp control band on the multifunction lever to off and then release it. The lamps will remain off until you turn the control band to off again. Twilight Sentinel® also provides exterior illumination as you leave the vehicle. If Twilight Sentinel® has turned on the lamps when you turn off the ignition, your lamps will remain on until:

The exterior lamp switch is moved from off to the parking lamp position, or a delay time that you select has elapsed.

See “Personal Options” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-68 to select the delay time that you want. You can also select no delay time. If you turn off the ignition with the exterior lamp switch in the parking lamp or headlamp position, the Twilight Sentinel® delay will not occur. The lamps will turn off as soon as the switch is turned off. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the manual parking lamps or headlamps have been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off as soon as the ignition is turned off or RAP is active. This protects against draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on. The battery saver does not work if the headlamps are turned on after the ignition switch is turned to off. If you need to leave the lamps on, use the exterior lamp control to turn the lamps back on.

Instrument Panel Brightness

The knob for this feature is located on the left side of the instrument panel.

Push the knob in to turn on the interior lights.

Turn and hold the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them. During the day, this knob will adjust the instrument panel brightness and at night will adjust all interior lighting. 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. Courtesy Lamps When any door or the hatch/trunk lid is opened, the interior lamps will go on unless it is bright outside. You can also turn the courtesy lamps on and off by pressing the instrument panel brightness knob.

Entry/Exit Lighting With entry lighting, the interior lamps will come on when entering the vehicle. The interior lamps will come on for about 20 seconds when the engine is off. You can turn exit and entry lighting off by quickly turning the courtesy lamps on and off.

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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 for that lamp. An ambient light is located in the passenger sun visor clip. This light stays on while driving to keep the cabin from being too dark.

Battery Run-Down Protection 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 about 20 minutes. To reset it, all of the above lamps must be turned off or the ignition key on.

Head-Up Display (HUD)

{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 is 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 panel cluster. 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: (cid:127) Speedometer

Turn Signal Indicators

(cid:127) High-Beam Indicator Symbol

Tachometer

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(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Manual Paddle Shift Gear Indicator (If Equipped) These lights on the HUD are for use when using the manual paddle shift controls to shift the transmission. See “Manual Paddle Shift” in Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26.

(cid:127) 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. An arrow pointing up will light up on the display just prior to reaching the engine fuel cut-off mode. This cut-off is about 6,500 RPM for the LS2 engine and 7,000 RPM for the LS7 engine.

(cid:127) Check Gages Warning (cid:127) Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

Transmission Fluid Temperature Gage, (Automatic Transmission Vehicles Only)

(cid:127) Engine Oil Temperature Gage (cid:127) Engine Oil Pressure Gage (cid:127) G-Force Gage (cid:127) Audio Functions, Street Mode Only (cid:127) Navigation, Only with Navigation Radio, Street

Mode Only

There are three HUD modes that you can choose to view in the HUD display. By pressing the MODE button, you can scroll through these modes in the following order:

Street Mode supports audio and navigation functions with your choice of tachometer settings.

Track Mode 1 supports the G-Force gage and minor gages with a circular tachometer.

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(cid:127) Track Mode 2 supports G-Force gages and minor gages with a linear tachometer.

When you have chosen the desired HUD display, release the MODE button. Within each mode, the display, can be further customized by pressing the PAGE button. Pressing this button in each mode will turn off and on the following: (cid:127) Street Mode — No tachometer, circular tachometer

and linear tachometer. Track Modes 1 and 2 — No minor gage, coolant temperature, transmission oil temperature, engine oil temperature and engine oil pressure. While in Track Mode 1 or 2, the maximum G value achieved during the current ignition cycle can be displayed by pressing and holding the PAGE button. The maximum G display will be shown until the PAGE button is released. The maximum G value display will be identical to the normal G value display, except the maximum G gage digits (X.XX G) and corresponding G gage bar will overwrite the current G value.

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If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation radio, many of the turn-by-turn navigation features will also be displayed on the HUD if you are in Street Mode.

See the navigation system manual for additional information.

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 cluster, you may not see something important, such as a warning light. Under important warning conditions, the CHECK GAGES warning will illuminate in the HUD. View your Driver Information Center (DIC) for more information.

(cid:127) The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering wheel.

2. Adjust the seat to a comfortable driving position. If you change your seat position later, you may have to re-adjust your HUD.

To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly, do the following: 1. Start your engine and press the HUD dimmer

control all the way up by pressing the (+) button. The brightness of the HUD image is determined by the 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. It is possible for sunlight to enter the HUD making it difficult to see the image. The display will return to normal when the sunlight is no longer entering the HUD.

3. Press the up or down arrows to center the HUD

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

4. Press the dimmer control downward until the HUD

image is no brighter than necessary.

To turn HUD off, press and hold the (–) button until the HUD display turns off. 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. The HUD information can be displayed in one of six languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian or Japanese. The speedometer can be displayed in either English or Metric units. To change the language and unit selections, see “OPTION” under DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-48. Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image.

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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: (cid:127) Something is covering the HUD unit.

The HUD dimmer control is adjusted properly. The HUD image is adjusted to the proper height. (cid:127) Ambient light is low, in the direction your vehicle

(cid:127) A fuse is blown. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers

is facing.

on page 5-93.

Keep in mind that your windshield is part of the HUD system. See Windshield Replacement on page 5-54.

Accessory Power Outlet(s) The accessory power outlet can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio. The accessory power outlet is located inside the center console storage compartment, on the forward left side. To use the outlet, remove the tethered cap. When not using it, always cover the outlet with the protective cap.

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Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on accessory power outlets. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. We recommend that you see a qualified technician or your dealer for the proper installation of your equipment. Notice: cause damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only.

Improper use of the power outlet can

(cid:127) (cid:127) Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray and cigarette lighter are located on the instrument panel, in front of the shift lever. To use the ashtray, press on the indentation at the top of the door. Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other flammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never put flammable items in the ashtray. Loose objects, such as paper clips, can lodge behind and beneath the ashtray lid and prevent movement of the lid. You should avoid putting small, loose objects near the ashtray. To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating.

Climate Controls

Dual Automatic Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.

When your vehicle is first started, the display will show the driver’s temperature setting, the outside temperature, the fan speed and the air delivery, for about 10 seconds. The outside temperature is shown in the center of the display. The digital display will show the readings in Fahrenheit or Celsius. See “Personal Options” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-68 for information on changing your display.

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Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Press the AUTO button to place the entire system in the automatic mode. When automatic operation is active, the system will automatically control the inside temperature, the air delivery mode and the fan speed. After a ten second display of the current settings, the word AUTO, the driver’s temperature setting and the outside temperature will be shown. The system will operate to achieve your comfort set temperature as quickly as possible. The AUTO control system works best with the windows up and the removable roof installed or the convertible top up. 1. Press the AUTO button. 2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting

between 60°F (16°C) and 90°F (32°C). Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. A setting of 73°F (23°C) is suggested. In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into your vehicle until warmer air is available. The system will start out blowing air at the floor but may change modes automatically as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting. The length of time needed for warm up will depend on the outside temperature and the length of time that has elapsed since your vehicle was last driven.

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3. Wait for the system to regulate. This may take

from 10 to 30 minutes. Then adjust the temperature, if necessary.

Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel, near the windshield. For more information on the solar sensor, see “Sensor” later in this section. Manual Operation Driver Power/Temperature: Press the driver temperature knob on the driver side of the climate control panel to turn the climate control system off. This is the only setting that completely shuts off the fan. The digital display will show only the outside temperature. You can still adjust the driver and the passenger set temperature and the air intake mode when the climate control is off.

Passenger Power/Temperature: Press the passenger temperature knob on the passenger side of the climate control panel to turn the passenger’s climate control system on or off. Turn the knob to increase or decrease the temperature for the passenger. If the passenger’s climate control system is off, the driver’s temperature knob will control the temperature for the entire vehicle.

N (MODE): Press this button to manually lock in the current air delivery setting and to stop the automatic mode control. Pressing the MODE button will delete AUTO from the digital display and the mode graphics will be shown. To change the setting, press the MODE button again. The AUTO button must be pressed to return to the automatic mode selection.

To change the current mode, select one of the following: H (Vent): This mode directs most of the air to the instrument panel outlets, with a very small amount of air directed to the floor outlets. % (Bi-Level): This mode directs about half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and directs the remaining air to the floor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets. 6 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some air directed to the side window defogger outlets and some air directed toward the windshield.

The MODE button can also be used to select the defog mode. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. x 9 w (Fan): Press the button with the fan symbol to manually increase or decrease the fan speed.

Keep pressing the up or down arrow on this switch until the desired fan speed appears on the display.

Pressing the arrows will delete AUTO from the digital display. The fan graphics with the fan speed bars will be shown. To increase the fan speed so that more air flows into the vehicle, press the up arrow on the fan switch. To decrease the fan speed and airflow, press the down arrow. The AUTO button must be pressed to return to the automatic fan control.

If the airflow seems low when the fan speed is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air filter may need to be replaced. For more information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-31 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. ? (Recirculation): Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off. When the climate control system is in recirculation mode an indicator light will come on. This mode prevents outside air from entering your vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle and to help cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Recirculation mode is not available in defrost or defog mode. ^ (Air Conditioning Off): Press this button to turn the air conditioning compressor off. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. When in AUTO, the air conditioning compressor will come on automatically, as needed.

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Air conditioning does not operate at temperatures below about 35°F to 40°F (2°C to 4°C). In temperatures above 40°F (4°C), the air conditioning cannot be turned off in defrost and defog, as it helps to remove moisture from the vehicle. It also helps to keep the windows clear. You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while still maintaining the selected temperature. On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. For quick cool down on hot days press the AUTO button and adjust the temperature to a cool, comfortable setting. To achieve maximum cool down, do the following: 1. Select the vent mode. 2. Select recirculation mode. 3. Select the A/C on. 4. Select the coolest temperature. 5. Select the highest fan speed.

Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. Sensors The solar sensor on your vehicle monitors the solar radiation and uses the information to maintain the selected temperature when operating in AUTO mode by initiating needed adjustments to the temperature, the fan speed and the air delivery system. The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun. The recirculation mode will also be activated, as necessary. Do not cover the solar sensor located on the top of the instrument panel near the windshield or the system will not work properly. There is also a sensor located behind the front bumper. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps to maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the vehicle could give a false reading in the temperature.

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If the outside temperature goes up, the displayed temperature will not change until:

The vehicle’s speed is above 10 mph (16 km/h) for five minutes. The vehicle’s speed is above 32 mph (52 km/h) for two and a half minutes.

These delays prevent false readings. If the temperature goes down, the outside temperature will be shown when you start the vehicle. If it has been turned off for less than three hours, the temperature will be recalled from the previous vehicle operation. There is also an inside temperature sensor located to the left of the ignition switch. The automatic climate control system uses this sensor to receive information, so if you block or cover it, the system will not function properly. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity and moisture condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the floor/defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use defrost to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. To prevent fogging on the inside of the windows in modes other than floor/defog and defrost, make sure the air conditioning compressor is on and recirculation mode is off.

Press the mode button until the defog mode appears on the display. - (Floor/Defog): This mode directs the air equally between the windshield and the floor outlets with a small amount to the side window outlets. When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. 1(Defrost): Pressing this button directs most of the air to the windshield, with a small amount directed to the side window outlets. The light on the button will come on and the digital display will show the defrost mode symbol and fan speed when the front defrost mode is being used. In this mode, the system will automatically turn off the recirculation and run the air-conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. Pressing this button again will return the system to the last operating mode.

For severe ice conditions, turn the driver’s temperature knob to 90°F (32°C) while in defrost mode. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. The rear window defogger will only work when the engine is running. =(Rear Window Defogger): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated. The rear window defogger will turn off about 10 minutes after the button is pressed when traveling less than 30 mph (48 km/h). If turned on again, the defogger will only run for about five minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. Your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors. The mirrors will heat to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors when the rear window defog button is pressed.

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If your vehicle is equipped with the power convertible top, the rear window defogger and heated mirrors are automatically disabled when the power convertible top is moving or down. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid.

Outlet Adjustment Use the tab located on the air outlets to change the direction of the airflow. Operation Tips (cid:127) Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air

inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle.

(cid:127) Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:127) Keep the area around the base of the instrument panel console and air path under the seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively.

Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter removes certain odor and particles from the air including pollen and dust particles. Reductions in airflow, which may occur more often in dusty areas, indicate that the filter may need to be replaced. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4
for information on how often to replace the filter. Notice: Driving without a passenger compartment air filter in place can cause water and small particles, like paper and leaves, to be pulled into your climate control system which may cause damage to it. Make sure you always replace the old filter with a new one. The passenger compartment air filter is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment near the battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12.

To check or replace the air filter, do the following:

1. Disengage the passenger compartment air filter

housing cover retainer clips (A).

2. Remove the passenger compartment air filter

housing cover.

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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 are working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. 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 is 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 are a big help. Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center that works along with the warning lights and gages. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-48.

3. Remove the passenger compartment air filter from

the housing.

4. Insert the new filter into the housing. 5. Reinstall the passenger compartment air filter

housing cover.

6. Engage the passenger compartment air filter

housing cover retainer clips.

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them.

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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 will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have left and many other things you will 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.

United States Manual Transmission shown, Canada, Automatic Transmission and Z06 Model similar

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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). For more information see “Personal Options” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-68. To read the odometer with the ignition off, turn on the parking lamps. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. The mileage total of the new odometer will be set to the original miles (kilometers) of the old odometer. See your dealer if the odometer must be replaced in your vehicle.

Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: Fuel will shut off at about 6600 rpm for the base model and 7100 rpm for the Z06 model. 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.

Safety Belt Reminder Light When the ignition is turned on, a chime will be provided for several seconds to remind people to buckle their safety belts. The driver safety belt light will also be provided and stay on for several seconds, then it will flash for several more. You should buckle your seat belt.

If the driver’s belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will be provided.

Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows a deployed airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-38.

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

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your rearview mirror has a passenger airbag status indicator.

If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.

{CAUTION:

If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle.

The airbag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the vehicle on. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator – United States

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator – Canada

When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped).

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Your vehicle may have a label on your sun visor that says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great if the airbag deploys. Never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the passenger’s seat the unless passenger airbag status indicator shows off. Never put a rear facing child restraint in the passenger’s seat unless the airbags are off. Here is why:

{CAUTION:

Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped) if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be transported in vehicles with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, whenever possible.

If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped) are enabled (may inflate).

{CAUTION:

If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped). A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger’s airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the passenger’s seat if the airbag is turned on.

If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger’s airbags. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-48 for more on this, including important safety information.

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If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service.

Voltmeter Gage

The voltmeter shows the voltage output of your battery. When the engine is running, it shows the voltage output of the charging system.

{CAUTION:

If the airbag off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on together, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger seat may not have the protection of the airbag. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-34.

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 cluster and other systems may shut down. The Driver Information Center (DIC) will read BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW 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.

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One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission)

When this light comes on, you can only shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead of FIRST (1) to SECOND (2).

You must complete the shift into FOURTH (4) to turn off this feature. This helps you get the best possible fuel economy. After shifting to FOURTH (4), you may downshift to a lower gear if you prefer. Notice: Forcing the shift lever into any gear except FOURTH (4) when the 1 TO 4 SHIFT light comes on may damage the transmission. Shift only from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) when the light comes on. This light will come on when:

The engine coolant temperature is higher than 169°F (76°C), you are going 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and you are 21 percent throttle or less.

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Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well.

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Canada

This light should come on when you start the engine. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If this warning light stays on after you start the engine, the parking brake may still be set or there could be a brake problem. Refer to Parking Brake on page 2-33
to see if it is set. If the parking brake is not set, have your brake system inspected right away.

(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) If the light comes on while you are driving and you have a CHECK 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 on page 4-38 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53 for more information.

{CAUTION:

Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have 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 your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That is normal.

If the light stays on, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on 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 light still stays on, or comes on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you do not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes. See “SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKES” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53. The anti-lock brake system warning light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition on. This is normal. If the light does not 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) Warning Light

This light should 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 are driving, there is 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. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53 for more information.

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Active Handling System Light The Active Handling System 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. This light will also come on when the ACTIVE HANDLING CALIBRATING message is displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC).

If the light stays on or comes on while you are driving, a chime sounds and a SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM message appears on the DIC, 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 HANDLING SYSTEM message is displayed in the DIC, 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.

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 for five seconds, the Active Handling System light will come on, a chime will sound, and the TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING – OFF message will be displayed in the DIC. The Traction Control System will also be turned off. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53 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 TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING – ON message, the instrument cluster light will be off, and a chime will sound. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53 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. See Engine Overheating on page 5-32 for more information.

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Tire Pressure Light

This light should come on briefly as you start the engine. It will then come on only when a flat or low tire pressure condition exists.

See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-67 for more information.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light

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

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If you keep driving your vehicle with this

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: light on, after awhile, 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. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, 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 this 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. See Accessories and Modifications on page 5-3.

This light should come on briefly, as a check to show you it is working, as you start the engine. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways:

Light Flashing — A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. Light On Steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required.

If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: (cid:127) Reducing vehicle speed (cid:127) Avoiding hard accelerations (cid:127) 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 engine 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 see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the Light Is On Steady You also 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 the Tank on page 5-7. 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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(cid:127) (cid:127) Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. 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, your dealer can check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration.

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Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the Check Engine light is on or not working properly. To perform a Check Engine light bulb check with the keyless ignition, make sure the transmitter fob is in the passenger compartment. See Ignition Positions on page 2-22. Press the bottom of the ACC button on the instrument panel and hold the button down for five seconds. The instrument panel, including the Check Engine light, will light up and the ignition will be on, but the engine will not start — if you press the bottom of the ACC button only briefly, less than five seconds, the accessory power mode will be turned on, but not the ignition. After the bulb check, be sure to press and release the ACC button again to turn the ignition off and avoid draining the vehicle’s battery. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This may take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection.

Engine Oil Pressure Gage

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United States — Z06

Model

Canada — Z06 Model

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 on page 5-16. The engine oil pressure can also be displayed using the GAGES button on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-48.

{CAUTION:

Do not 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: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil.

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Security Light

Lights On Reminder

For information regarding this light, see Theft-Deterrent Systems on page 2-19.

The fog lamps light will come on when the fog lamps are in use.

Fog Lamp Light

This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on.

See Headlamps on Reminder on page 3-16 for more information. Highbeam On Light

This light comes on whenever the high-beam headlamps are on.

The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-17 for more information.

See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-9
for more information.

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Fuel Gage

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

When the needle approaches the low fuel symbol, a chime will sound and LOW FUEL will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. At this time, you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. Press the RESET button to acknowledge a DIC message(s). Pressing the RESET button 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 five things that some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage. (cid:127) At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before

the gage reads the full symbol. 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 fit it. The gage pointer may move while cornering, braking or speeding up. The gage may not indicate the tank is empty when the ignition is turned off. The gage reading may change slightly within the first several minutes after starting the vehicle. See DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-48 for more information.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. It is also used to display driver personalization features and warning/status messages. The DIC display is located on the instrument panel cluster below the speedometer and tachometer, directly above the steering column. The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, to the right of the instrument panel cluster. The DIC comes on when the ignition is turned on. After displaying CORVETTE BY CHEVROLET, the DIC will display the current driver and the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. If a problem is detected, a warning message will appear on the DIC display. Be sure to take any message that appears on the display seriously and remember that clearing the message will only make the message disappear, not correct the problem.

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DIC Controls and Displays The Driver Information Center (DIC) has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the following buttons located on the instrument panel, to the right of the instrument panel cluster.

.4 (Fuel): Press this button to display fuel information such as fuel economy and range.

2 (Gages): Press this button to display gage information like oil pressure and temperature, coolant temperature, automatic transmission fluid temperature, if equipped, battery voltage, and front/rear tire pressures. TRIP: Press this button to display your total and trip distance driven, the elapsed time function, your average speed, and the engine oil life. OPTION: Press this button to choose personal options that are available on your vehicle, depending on the options your vehicle is equipped with, such as door locks, easy entry seats, and language. RESET: Press this button, used along with the other buttons, to reset system functions, select personal options, and turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC. FUEL Button The fuel button displays average fuel economy and instantaneous fuel economy, calculated for your specific driving conditions, and range information. Average Fuel Economy: The average fuel economy is viewed as a long-term approximation of your overall driving conditions. You should reset the average fuel economy display every time you refuel. If you press the RESET button in this mode while you are driving, the system will reset this display and begin figuring fuel economy from that point in time.

Press the fuel button to display average fuel economy, such as: (cid:127) AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY 20.1 MPG or (cid:127) AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY 11.7 L/100 km

Instantaneous Fuel Economy: Instantaneous fuel economy reflects only the fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and will change frequently as driving conditions change. Unlike average fuel economy, this menu item cannot be reset. Press the fuel button again to display instantaneous fuel economy, such as:

INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY 20.1 MPG or INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY 11.7 L/100 km

Fuel Range: The range calculates the remaining distance you can drive without refueling. It is based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the tank. Press the fuel button again to display the range, such as: (cid:127) RANGE 30 MI or (cid:127) RANGE 48 km If the LOW FUEL warning is displayed or if RANGE is less than 40 miles (64 km), the display will read RANGE LOW.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) 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 automatically. If the vehicle has been idling for a long time, the range displayed on the DIC could be abnormally low. The vehicle must be driven 5–10 miles (8–16 km) to get an accurate reading. GAGES Button The gages button displays oil pressure, oil temperature, coolant temperature, transmission fluid temperature for automatic transmission vehicles only, battery voltage, and tire pressure information.

Oil Pressure: This display shows the oil pressure. Press the gages button to display the oil pressure, such as: (cid:127) OIL PRESSURE 40 PSI or (cid:127) OIL PRESSURE 276 kPa

Oil Temperature: This display shows the oil temperature. Press the gages button again to display the oil temperature, such as: (cid:127) OIL TEMPERATURE 234°F or (cid:127) OIL TEMPERATURE 112°C

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If the oil temperature is low, the display will show OIL TEMPERATURE LOW. If the oil temperature is high, the display will show OIL TEMPERATURE HIGH.

Coolant Temperature: This display shows the engine coolant temperature. Press the gages button again to display the coolant temperature, such as: (cid:127) COOLANT TEMPERATURE 123°F or (cid:127) COOLANT TEMPERATURE 51°C If the coolant temperature is low, the display will show COOLANT TEMPERATURE LOW. If the coolant temperature is high, the display will show COOLANT TEMPERATURE HIGH.

Transmission Fluid Temperature: If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, this display shows the automatic transmission fluid temperature. Press the gages button again to display the automatic transmission fluid temperature, such as:

TRANS FLUID TEMP 123°F or TRANS FLUID TEMP 51°C

If the transmission fluid temperature is low, the display will show TRANS FLUID TEMP LOW. If the transmission fluid temperature is high, the display will show TRANS FLUID TEMP HIGH.

(cid:127) (cid:127) Battery Voltage: This display shows the current battery voltage. Press the gages button again to display the battery voltage, such as: (cid:127) BATTERY VOLTAGE 13.5 VOLTS

Tire Pressure: This display shows the tire pressure for each tire. Press the gages button again to display the tire pressure for the front tires, such as:

FRONT TIRE PRESSURES L 34 PSI R 33 PSI or FRONT TIRE PRESSURES L 234 kPa R 228 kPa

Press the gages button again to display the tire pressure for the rear tires, such as: (cid:127) REAR TIRE PRESSURES L 34 PSI R 33 PSI or (cid:127) REAR TIRE PRESSURES L 234 kPa R 228 kPa Tire pressure is not available until the vehicle has reached a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or more.

TRIP Button The TRIP button displays the odometer, trip distance, elapsed time, average speed, and oil life remaining information.

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: (cid:127) ODOMETER 12345 MI or (cid:127) 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 to display TRIP ODOMETER A readings and press the button again to display TRIP ODOMETER B readings, such as:

TRIP ODOMETER A 130.5 MI or TRIP ODOMETER A 209.9 km TRIP ODOMETER B 300.5 MI or TRIP ODOMETER B 483.5 km

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(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Both of the trip odometers can be used simultaneously. TRIP A could be used to track the distance to a destination. TRIP B could be used to track maintenance periods. The trip odometers can be reset by pressing the RESET button on the DIC. There is also a miles since last ignition feature that displays the number of miles (kilometers) driven since you last started the vehicle. Press and hold the RESET button for three seconds, then release it. The miles (kilometers) since the last ignition cycle will be set into the trip odometer.

Elapsed Timer: Press the TRIP button until ELAPSED TIMER is displayed, such as ELAPSED TIMER .00. When the ignition is in ON, the DIC can be used as a stopwatch. The display can show hours, minutes and seconds. The elapsed time indicator will record up to 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds, then it will reset to zero and continue counting. The display appears as ELAPSED TIMER .00 in the elapsed time function. You can start or stop the elapsed time by pressing the RESET button. To reset the elapsed time to zero, press the RESET button for three seconds while the timer is displayed. Pressing and holding the RESET button for at least 10 seconds will reset the timer display to the time since last ignition cycle.

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Average Speed: Press the TRIP button until the average speed is displayed, such as: (cid:127) AVERAGE SPEED 62 MPH or (cid:127) AVERAGE SPEED 100 km/h Press and hold the RESET button to reset to 0.0 mph.

Engine Oil Life: Press the TRIP button until the engine oil life is displayed, such as OIL LIFE REMAINING 89%. This is an estimate of the engine oil’s remaining useful life. It will show 100% 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 ENGINE OIL. Remember, you must reset the engine oil life system yourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself. To reset the system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 5-23. Be careful not to reset the engine oil life system accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 and Engine Oil on page 5-16 for more information.

OPTION Button The OPTION button allows you to access the PERSONAL OPTIONS menu and customize the personalization settings on your vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-68 for more information. RESET Button The RESET button, used along with other buttons, will reset system functions and turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC.

DIC Warnings and Messages The following messages and warnings may appear in the DIC display. The DIC display area is located in the instrument panel 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 the RESET button. 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.

ACTIVE HANDLING: Your vehicle has a computer controlled system to assist the driver in controlling the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. You may feel or hear the system working and see the ACTIVE HANDLING message displayed in the DIC. This message will stay on for a few seconds following the active handling event. This is normal when the system is operating. See Active Handling System on page 4-10 and Braking on page 4-6.

ACTIVE HANDLING CALIBRATING: This message will display and the active handling system light on the instrument panel cluster will be on while the system is calibrating after exceeding 19 mph (30 km/h) for 10 seconds. See Active Handling System Light on page 3-40. The Active Handling System is not functional yet. The Active Handling System performance is affected until the next message ACTIVE HANDLING READY is displayed. The Active Handling System is off until the ACTIVE HANDLING READY message is displayed. See Active Handling System on page 4-10 for more information.

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ACTIVE HANDLING READY: If you receive this message, the system has completed the functional check of the Active Handling System. See Active Handling System on page 4-10 for more information.

ACTIVE HANDLING WARMING UP: When you first start your vehicle during cold winter weather, and begin to drive away (up to 6 mph (10 km/h)), the message ACTIVE HANDLING WARMING UP may be displayed in the DIC. This is normal. You can acknowledge this message by pressing the RESET button. The Active Handling System performance is affected until the next message ACTIVE HANDLING READY is displayed in the DIC. See Active Handling System on page 4-10 for more information.

ATTACH TRUNK PARTITION: If your vehicle has a power convertible top, this message will appear and a chime will sound if the trunk partition is not in place. Open the hatch/trunk and make sure the trunk partition is secure and no objects are on the trunk partition. See Rear Storage Area on page 2-52 for more information.

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE: When the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point, the BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE message will display. The battery saver system will start reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may not be able to notice. At the point that features are disabled, this message is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the battery. Turn off unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge.

BUCKLE PASSENGER: This message reminds you to buckle the passenger’s seat belt.

This message will display and a chime will sound when the ignition is on, the driver’s seat belt is buckled, the passenger’s seat belt is unbuckled with the passenger airbag enabled, and the vehicle is in motion. You should have the passenger buckle their seat belt.

The reminder will be repeated if the ignition is on, the vehicle is in motion, the driver is buckled and the passenger is still unbuckled, and the passenger airbag is enabled. If the passenger’s seat belt is already buckled, this message and chime will not come on.

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BUCKLE SEATBELT: This message reminds you to buckle the driver’s seat belt. This message will display and a chime will sound when the ignition is on, the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, and the vehicle is in motion. You should buckle your seat belt. If the driver remains unbuckled when the ignition is on and the vehicle is in motion, the reminder will be repeated. If the driver’s seat belt is already buckled, this message and chime will not come on. This message is an additional reminder to the Safety Belt Reminder Light in the instrument panel cluster. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-34 for more information. CHANGE ENGINE OIL: This message will appear when the life of the engine oil has expired. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. After an oil change, the engine oil life system must be reset. See “Engine Oil Life” under DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-48. Also, see Engine Oil on page 5-16 and Engine Oil Life System on page 5-23 for more information. CHECK BRAKE FLUID: This message will appear, a chime will sound, and the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster will be on if the ignition is on to inform the driver that the brake fluid level is low. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38. Have the brake system serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible. See Brakes on page 5-42.

CHECK COOLANT LEVEL: This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant. Have the cooling system serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible. See Engine Coolant on page 5-29.

CHECK GAS CAP: If the gas cap has not been fully tightened, this message will appear. You should check your gas cap to ensure that it is on properly. Once tightened, it will take at least one overnight park to reset or clear this message. If there is a CHECK GAS CAP message and a malfunction indicator lamp on in the instrument panel cluster, you may need to see your GM dealer for service. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-42 for more information.

CHECK OIL LEVEL: Press the RESET button 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. Once the vehicle senses a change in the engine oil level, the light will remain off.

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 on page 5-32.

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CLOSE TRUNK TO MOVE TOP: This message will display and a chime will sound if the trunk is open while you are trying to operate the convertible top. Make sure the trunk is closed before operating the convertible top. See Convertible Top (Manual) on page 2-60 or Convertible Top (Power) on page 2-67.

COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE: When the Competitive Driving mode is selected, this message will be displayed in the DIC and a short chime will sound. The instrument panel 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. See Racing or Other Competitive Driving on page 4-18 for more information.

COOLANT OVER TEMPERATURE: You will hear a chime 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 the RESET button, the message will remain on the digital display until the condition changes.

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 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 on page 5-32.

CRUISE DISENGAGED: This message will momentarily appear when you disengage the cruise control system by stepping on the brake on an automatic transmission vehicle or the clutch on a manual transmission vehicle or by turning off the cruise control switch. See Cruise Control on page 3-11 for more information.

ENGINE DRAG CONTROL ACTIVE: This message displays when engine drag control is active. When driving in a lower gear in rainy, snowy or icy conditions, and then letting up on the accelerator or downshifting, the rear wheels may begin to slip and this message appears. This message will stay on for a few seconds following the engine drag control event.

ENGINE OVERHEATED – STOP ENGINE: This message will appear along with a continuous chime when the engine has overheated. Stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage. See Engine Overheating on page 5-32.

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ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCE ENGINE RPM: You will hear multiple chimes when this message is displayed. This message will remain displayed and active until the issue is resolved.

If the engine oil temperature exceeds 320°F (160°C), this message is displayed. You should check the engine coolant temperature and engine oil level. If your engine is too hot, see Engine Overheating on page 5-32. Your vehicle may need service, so see your GM dealer. You can monitor the oil temperature with the gages button on the DIC.

HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED: If it is dark enough outside and the headlamps and Twilight Sentinel® controls are off, this message will display. This message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended. It has become dark enough outside to require the headlamps and/or other exterior lamps.

HIGH TIRE PRESSURE: To acknowledge the warning, press the RESET button. After you press the RESET button, a message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes. This message indicates that the pressure in one of your tires is higher than 42 psi (290 kPa). Next to the HIGH TIRE PRESSURE message, you can see either LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate to you which tire is higher than 42 psi (290 kPa).

You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the RESET button. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on your Tire Loading Information Label. See Extended Mobility Tires on page 5-62 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-64.

HOT ENGINE AIR CONDITIONING OFF: This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the A/C operation will automatically resume. You can continue to drive your vehicle. If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your GM dealer as soon as possible to avoid compressor damage.

ICE POSSIBLE: This message displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions.

LOW FUEL: This message displays when the fuel tank is less than 10 percent full and the display is turned off. A multiple chime will also sound when this message is displayed. See Fuel Gage on page 3-47.

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LOW OIL PRESSURE: If this message appears while the engine is running, stop the engine and do not operate it until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected. Severe damage to the engine can result. A multiple chime will sound when this message is displayed. See Engine Oil on page 5-16.

LOW TIRE PRESSURE: You will hear multiple chimes and the tire pressure light on the instrument panel cluster will come on when this message is displayed. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-42. To acknowledge the warning, press the RESET button. After you press the RESET button, a message will appear every 10 minutes until this condition changes. This message indicates that the pressure in one of your tires is less than 24 psi (164 kPa). Next to the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message, you can see either LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate to you which tire is low on pressure. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the RESET button. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on your Tire Loading Information Label. See Extended Mobility Tires on page 5-62 and Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-67.

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{CAUTION:

When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT message is displayed on the Driver Information Center, your vehicle’s handling capabilities will be reduced during severe maneuvers. The active handling system will be affected. See Active Handling System on page 4-10. If you drive too fast, you could lose control of your vehicle. You or others could be injured. Do not drive over 55 mph (90 km/h) when the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT message is displayed. Drive cautiously and check your tire pressures as soon as you can.

MAXIMUM SPEED 80 MPH (129 km/h): To acknowledge the warning, press the RESET button. After you press the RESET button, a message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes.

This message indicates that a malfunction is present in the Selective Ride Control system. The vehicle speed will be limited to a value determined by the vehicle when the shock absorber system has failed and the shocks are in their full soft mode. Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible.

NO FOBS DETECTED: This message is displayed if the vehicle does not detect the presence of a keyless access transmitter when you have attempted to start the vehicle or a vehicle door has just closed. The following conditions may cause this message to appear: (cid:127) Driver-added equipment plugged into the accessory

power outlet on the center console is causing interference. Examples of these devices are cell phones and cell phone chargers, two-way radios,