2009 Chevrolet Corvette Owners Manual

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Setting the Clock ..........................................3-82 Radio(s) ......................................................3-83 Using an MP3 ..............................................3-94 XM Radio Messages .....................................3-96 Navigation/Radio System ...............................3-97 Bluetooth® ...................................................3-97 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................3-107 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ......................3-108 Radio Reception .........................................3-109 Diversity Antenna System .............................3-110 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............3-110 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Outlet Adjustment on page 3-30. B. Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-20 (If Equipped). C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. Cruise Control on page 3-10. Fog Lamps on page 3-17. Exterior Lamps on page 3-14. D. Manual Shift Paddles (If Equipped). See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26. E. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-50. F. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-33. G. Windshield Wipers on page 3-9 and Windshield Washer on page 3-10. H. DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-50. I. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. J. Audio System(s) on page 3-82. K. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-25. L. Fuel Door Release Button. See Filling the Tank on page 5-8. Hatch/Trunk Release Button. See “Hatch/ Trunk Lid Release” under Hatch on page 2-14. M. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-19. N. Power Folding Top Switch (If Equipped). See Convertible Top (Manual) on page 2-62 or Convertible Top (Power) on page 2-69. O. Bluetooth® on page 3-97 (If Equipped). Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-108 (If Equipped). P. Tilt Wheel on page 3-6. Q. Horn on page 3-6. R. Telescopic Wheel Button (If Equipped). See Tilt Wheel on page 3-6. S. Ignition Positions on page 2-23. T. Heated Seats on page 1-4 (If Equipped). U. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown). See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26 or Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-30. V. Active Handling System on page 4-7. W. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-24. X. Selective Ride Control on page 4-9. Y. Cupholders on page 2-52. Z. Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-25. AA. Parking Brake on page 2-32. AB. Glove Box on page 2-52. AC. Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-103. 3-5 The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. 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. Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂashers warns others that you have a problem. The button is located near the center of the instrument panel. | : Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press again to turn the ﬂashers off. The hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what mode the ignition is in, even if the ignition is turned off. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, the turn signals will not work. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. 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. 3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 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 Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1-4 for more information. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: G : Turn and Lane-Change Signals 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer # : Fog Lamps I : Cruise Control P : Exterior Lamps Control Flash-to-Pass Feature. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-8. Information for these features is on the pages following. 3-7 (cid:129) Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal) An arrow on the instrument panel cluster ﬂashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash to signal a lane change. Release the lever and the turn signal automatically ﬂashes three times. If more ﬂashes are desired, continue to hold the lever. The lever returns to its starting position when it is released. If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrows ﬂash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-103. 3-8 Turn Signal on Chime A chime sounds if the turn signal has been 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, push the turn signal lever all the way forward. To change from high to low beam, pull the lever rearward. While the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be lit. Flash-to-Pass To use the ﬂash-to-pass feature, brieﬂy pull the turn signal lever toward you. The high-beam indicator ﬂashes to indicate to the other driver that you intend to pass. If the low-beam headlamps are off and the fog lamps are on, the fog lamps ﬂash. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper lever is located on the right side of the steering column. Move the lever to the following positions: 1 (High Speed): For steady wiping at high speed. 6 (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed. & (Delay): Use to set a delay between wipes. x (Delay Adjustment): Use for 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. 9 (Off): Turns off the windshield wipers. 8 (Mist): Move all the way down to mist and release for a single wiping cycle. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. Hold the band on mist longer for more wipes. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. If this occurs, a circuit breaker will stop the wipers until the motor cools. Clear all 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 they become worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. 3-9 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. Cruise Control With cruise control, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set, or if the master cylinder brake ﬂuid level is low. { CAUTION: { 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 5-42 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the 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 the vehicle is in cruise control, and has the Traction Control System (TCS), and it begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control automatically disengages. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6. When road conditions allow the cruise control to be safely used again, it can be turned back on. 3-10 The vehicle has cruise control. Setting Cruise Control { CAUTION: 9 (Off): Turns the system off. R (On): Turns the system on. + (Resume/Accelerate): Use to make the vehicle accelerate or resume a previously set speed. T (Set): Press this button at the end of the lever to set the speed. 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 desired. 3. Press T 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 displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Other Messages on page 3-72. 3-11 Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged. But it does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle is going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch brieﬂy from R to S . The vehicles goes back up to your chosen speed and stays there. If the switch is held at resume/accelerate the vehicle keeps going faster until the switch is released or the brake is applied. Do not hold the switch at resume/ accelerate, unless you want the vehicle to go faster. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: (cid:129) Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press J at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle now cruises at the higher speed. If the accelerator pedal is held longer than 60 seconds, cruise control will turn off. (cid:129) Move the cruise switch from R to S . Hold it there until desired speed is reached, and then release the switch. To increase the vehicle speed in small amounts, move the switch brieﬂy to S . Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control (cid:129) Press and hold the set button until the lower speed desired is reached, then release it. To slow down in small amounts, brieﬂy press J . Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. 3-12 (cid:129) Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle’s speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle slows down to the cruise control speed set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle’s speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’s speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle’s speed down. When the brakes are applied the cruise control turns off. Cruise Control in Sport and Manual Paddle Shift Gear Selection When the vehicle is in S (Sport) and the manual paddle shift controls are not being used, cruise control operates in the same manner as D (Drive). When the vehicle is in S (Sport) and the manual paddle shift controls are being used, cruise control operates as follows: If cruise control is active and a gear is selected with the manual paddle shift controls, the vehicle speed is maintained 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 D (Drive) on the gear range selector for full automatic transmission operation. 3-13 (cid:129) (cid:129) Ending Cruise Control To end a cruise control session, step lightly on the brake pedal. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, lightly tapping the clutch will also end a cruise control session. Move the cruise control switch to 9 to turn the system completely off. When cruise control is disengaged, the CRUISE DISENGAGED message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off. 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): Turns off all lamps. 3-14 AUTO (Automatic): Sets the exterior lamps to automatic mode. AUTO mode turns 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 also resets when the vehicle is turned off and then back on again if the control is left in the AUTO position. ; (Parking Lamp): Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: (cid:129) Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights The parking brake indicator light comes on and stays on when the parking lamps are on with the engine off and the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY. 5 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. 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 appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56. 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. 3-15 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The DRL system makes 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 AUTO position. The transmission is not in P (Park) or the parking brake is off. The parking brake is off or the vehicle speed is greater than 8 mph (13 km/h). When DRL are on, only the front turn signal lamps will be on. The parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, or other exterior lamps will not be on when the DRL are being used. When it is dark enough outside, the front turn signal lamps turn off and the normal low-beam headlamps turn on. When it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps go off, and the front turn signal lamps will take over. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately. Once the 3-16 vehicle leaves the garage, it takes approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the 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). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56. 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. The regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed. To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior lamp control to the off position or shift into P (Park). The DRL will stay off until the control is toggled again or the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). This procedure applies only to vehicles ﬁrst sold in the United States. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) 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. Twilight Sentinel® Twilight Sentinel® can turn the 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®, the following will happen: (cid:129) 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:129) 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 the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system come on immediately. Once the vehicle leaves the garage, it takes about one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in full bright position. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-19. 3-17 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 the control band is turned 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, the lamps will remain on until: The exterior lamp switch is moved from off to the parking lamp position, or (cid:129) A delay time that you select has elapsed. See “Personal Options” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73 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. The regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed. 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 Retained Accessory Power (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. 3-18 (cid:129) 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. Reading Lamps The inside rearview mirror includes two reading lamps. The lamps will go on when a door is opened. When the doors are closed, press each lamp switch to turn them on individually. Battery Run-Down Protection This vehicle has a feature to help prevent the battery from being drained in case any of the following lamps are left on; the underhood lamp, if your vehicle has this feature, vanity mirror lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps, console or glove box lamps. If any of these lamps are left on, they will automatically time-out after about 10 minutes. To reset it, all of the above lamps must be turned off or the ignition key on. 3-19 Head-Up Display (HUD) (cid:129) Shift Light { 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. For vehicles with the Head-Up Display (HUD), you can see some of the driver information that appears on the instrument panel cluster. The information may be displayed in English or metric units and appears as an image focused out toward the front of the vehicle. The HUD consists of the following information: (cid:129) Speedometer Turn Signal Indicators (cid:129) High-Beam Indicator Symbol Tachometer (cid:129) Manual Paddle Shift Gear Indicator (If Equipped) These displays 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. 3-20 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 LS3 engine, 6,600 RPM for the LS9 & ZR1 engines and 7,000 RPM for the LS7 engine. (cid:129) Check Gages Warning (cid:129) Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Transmission Fluid Temperature Gage, (Automatic Transmission Vehicles Only) (cid:129) Engine Oil Temperature Gage (cid:129) Engine Oil Pressure Gage (cid:129) G-Force Gage (cid:129) Boost Gage (If Equipped) (cid:129) Audio Functions, Street Mode Only (cid:129) Navigation, Only with Navigation Radio, Turn-by-Turn Guidance (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) There are three HUD modes that can be viewed in the HUD display. Press the MODE button to 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. Track Mode 2 supports G-Force gages, boost gage w/ZR1, and minor gages with a linear tachometer. When the desired HUD display has been selected, 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:129) 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, engine oil pressure, and boost gage. 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. 3-21 (cid:129) The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering wheel. Be sure to continue scanning the displays, controls and driving environment just as you would in a vehicle without HUD. If you never look at the instrument panel cluster, you may miss 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. 3-22 To adjust the HUD so it can be seen properly, do the following: 1. Start the 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 the vehicle is facing and where you have the HUD dimmer control set. If you are facing a dark object or a heavily shaded area, the 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. 2. Adjust the seat to a comfortable driving position. If your seat position changes, the HUD may need to be re-adjusted. 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, the HUD brightness may need to be adjusted 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 Operation and Displays on page 3-50. Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or ﬁlm that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image. To clean the HUD, spray household glass cleaner on a soft, clean cloth. Wipe the HUD lens gently, then dry it. Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens because the cleaner could leak into the unit. If the ignition is on and the HUD image cannot be seen, check to see if: (cid:129) Something is covering the HUD unit. The HUD dimmer control is adjusted properly. The HUD image is adjusted to the proper height. (cid:129) Ambient light is low, in the direction the vehicle is facing. (cid:129) A fuse is blown. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-103. Keep in mind that the windshield is part of the HUD system. See Windshield Replacement on page 5-59. 3-23 (cid:129) (cid:129) Accessory Power Outlet(s) The accessory power outlet can be used to connect electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone. 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. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery. Power is always supplied to the outlets. Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 ampere 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/retailer for additional information on accessory power outlets. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to the vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer 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/retailer for the proper installation of your equipment. Notice: damage not covered by the 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 cause 3-24 If papers, pins, or other ﬂammable items 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: are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the 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 does not let the lighter back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating can 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 the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled. A. Driver Temperature Controls B. Display C. Passenger Temperature Control D. AUTO E. Recirculation F. Air Conditioning G. Fan Control H. Air Delivery Mode Control I. Defrost J. Rear Window Defogger 3-25 When the vehicle is ﬁrst started, the display shows 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 3-73 for information on changing your display. Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Press the AUTO button to place the entire system in the automatic mode. When automatic operation is active, the system automatically controls 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 operates to reach the 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 starts 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 depends on the outside temperature and the length of time that has elapsed since the vehicle was last driven. 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. 3-26 Manual Operation Driver Power/Temperature: Press the driver temperature knob to turn the climate control system off. This is the only setting that completely shuts off the fan. The digital display shows only the outside temperature. The driver and the passenger set temperature and the air intake mode can still be adjusted when the climate control is off. Passenger Power/Temperature: Press the passenger temperature knob 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. x 9 w (Fan): Press to increase or decrease the fan speed. The fan speed setting will appear in the display. Pressing the arrows will delete AUTO from the digital display. The fan graphics with the fan speed bars will be shown. 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. N (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press this button to manually lock in the current air delivery setting and to stop the automatic mode control. Pressing N deletes AUTO from the digital display and the mode graphics will be shown. To change the setting, press N 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): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets, with some air directed to the ﬂoor outlets. % (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel and ﬂoor outlets. 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the ﬂoor outlets, with some air directed to the windshield and side window defogger outlets. - (Floor/Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield and the ﬂoor outlets, with a small amount to the side window outlets. In this mode, the system automatically turns off the 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. 3-27 1 (Defrost): This mode clears the windows of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield, with a small amount directed to the side window outlets. The indicator light comes 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 automatically turns off the recirculation and runs the air-conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. Pressing 1 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. ^ (Air Conditioning Off): Press to turn the air conditioning compressor off. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. When in AUTO, the air conditioning compressor comes on automatically, as needed. 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. 3-28 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 the 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 H mode. 2. Press ? . 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 the vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. ? (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that recirculation is 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. Sensors The solar sensor on the vehicle monitors the solar heat and uses the information to maintain the selected temperature when operating in AUTO mode by automatically adjusting the temperature, fan speed and 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. If the outside temperature goes up, the displayed temperature will not change until: The vehicle’s speed is above 12 mph (19 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. 3-29 (cid:129) (cid:129) 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 the vehicle 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:129) 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:129) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:129) 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. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. The rear window defogger only works when the engine is running. = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. An indicator light comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on. The rear window defogger turns off about 10 minutes after the button is pressed when traveling less than 30 mph (48 km/h). If turned on again, the defogger only runs for about ﬁve minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by turning off the engine. The 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 defogger button is pressed. For vehicles with a power convertible top, the rear window defogger and heated mirrors are automatically disabled when the power convertible top is moving or down. 3-30 Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air ﬁlter removes certain 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 5-14. To check or replace the air ﬁlter: 1. Remove the cover retainer clips (A) from the passenger compartment air ﬁlter cover. 2. Remove the cover. 3-31 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators 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 the warning lights and gages could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Some warning lights come on brieﬂy when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. 3. Remove the ﬁlter and install the new air ﬁlter. 4. Replace the ﬁlter cover. 5. Attach the retainer clips. 3-32 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster and Driver Information Center (DIC) are designed to show how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel the vehicle has left and many other things needed to know to drive safely and economically. United States Manual Transmission shown, Canada, Automatic Transmission and Z06 Model similar 3-33 ZR1– United States shown Canada similar 3-34 Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the 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 3-73. To read the odometer with the ignition off, turn on the parking lamps. If the 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/retailer if the odometer must be replaced in the vehicle. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: Fuel shuts off at about 6500 rpm for the base model, 7000 rpm for the Z06 model, and 6600 rpm for the ZR1 model. If the vehicle continues to be driven at the fuel shut off rpm, the engine could be damaged. Be sure to operate the vehicle below the fuel shut off rpm or reduce the vehicle’s rpm quickly when the fuel shuts off. Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime comes on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light also comes on and stay on for several seconds, then it ﬂashes for several more. This chime and light is repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. 3-35 Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for possible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-44. The airbag readiness light ﬂashes for a few seconds when the engine is started. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed immediately. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more information. 3-36 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-51 for important safety information. The rearview mirror has a passenger airbag status indicator. United States 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 to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbags (if equipped). If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) are enabled (may inﬂate). 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 right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped). See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-51 for more on this, including important safety information. 3-37 If, after several seconds, both 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/retailer for service. Voltmeter Gage The voltmeter shows the voltage output of the battery. It shows the voltage output of the charging system while the engine is running. Base and Z06 The reading changes as the rate of charge changes (with engine speed, for example), but if the voltmeter reads at 9 volts or below, the instrument panel cluster and other systems may shut down. The Driver Information Center (DIC) reads BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW when the vehicle is at 10 volts or below. Have it checked right away. Driving with the voltmeter reading at 10 volts or below could drain the battery and disable the vehicle. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-36 for more information, including important safety information. 3-38 One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) When this light comes on, the vehicle can only be shifted from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth) instead of 1 (First) to 2 (Second). The shift must be completed into 4 (Fourth) to turn off this feature. This helps the vehicle get the best possible fuel economy. After shifting to 4 (Fourth), the vehicle can be downshifted to a lower gear. Notice: Forcing the shift lever into any gear except 4 (Fourth) when the 1 TO 4 SHIFT light comes on may damage the transmission. Shift only from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth) when the light comes on. This light comes on when: The engine coolant temperature is higher than 169°F (76°C), The vehicle is going 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and The vehicle 21 percent throttle or less. 3-39 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Brake System Warning Light The vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop the vehicle. For good braking both parts need to be working well. United States Canada This light comes on brieﬂy while starting the engine. If it does not come on, have it ﬁxed so it is ready to warn if there is a problem. { CAUTION: The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. If this warning light stays on after the engine is started, the parking brake may still be set or there could be a brake problem. Refer to Parking Brake on page 2-32 to see if it is set. If the parking brake is not set, have the brake system inspected right away. If the light comes on while driving and a CHECK BRAKE FLUID message shows on the DIC, pull off the road and stop carefully. The pedal may be 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 4-28 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more information. 3-40 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. The Traction Control System (TCS) Warning light comes on brieﬂy while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-40. For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for all brake related DIC messages. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the light stays on, or comes on while driving and a SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC), the vehicle needs service. This light comes on when the TCS is turned off and a TRACTION SYSTEM OFF message displays on the DIC. When this light is on, the TCS system does not limit wheel spin. 3-41 This light turns off when the TCS is turned back on and a TRACTION SYSTEM ON message displays on the DIC See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more information. This light also comes on while the vehicle is in the Competitive Mode. See Active Handling System on page 4-7. Active Handling System Light The Active Handling System light comes on brieﬂy as the engine is started. If the light does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the light goes off. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, a chime sounds and a SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM message appears on the DIC and the vehicle need service. The system is not working properly and the vehicle needs service. This light also comes on when the Competitive Drive mode is selected. When the Active Handling System is turned off, the light comes on, a chime sounds, and the TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING – OFF message displays in the DIC. The Traction Control System is off and the Active Handling System does not assist with controlling the vehicle. When the Active Handling System is turned back on, the light turns off, a chime sounds and the TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING – ON message displays in the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more information. 3-42 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system, this light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. This means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-39 for more information. It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires is signiﬁcantly underinﬂated. A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center (DIC), can accompany the light. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more information. Stop and check the tires as soon as it is safe to do so. If a tire is underinﬂated, inﬂate to the proper pressure. See Tires on page 5-62 for more information. 3-43 When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there could be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light ﬂashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-73 for more information. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makes sure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. This comes on brieﬂy while starting the engine. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle’s fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle’s emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3. 3-44 This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. The following can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: (cid:129) Reduce vehicle speed. (cid:129) Avoid hard accelerations. (cid:129) Avoid steep uphill grades. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. An emission system malfunction might be corrected by doing the following: (cid:129) Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the Tank on page 5-8. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. If the vehicle has been driven through a deep puddle of water, the vehicle’s electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. (cid:129) Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and may cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. 3-45 (cid:129) If none of the above have made the light turn off, your dealer/retailer can check the vehicle. The dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspection: The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine running. 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 2-23. 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 — 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, press and release the Acc. button again to turn the ignition off and avoid draining the vehicle’s battery. The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD II (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 the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness, your dealer/retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 3-46 (cid:129) (cid:129) Engine Oil Pressure Gage United States Canada United States — Z06 and ZR1 Models Canada — Z06 and ZR1 Models { CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. 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 5-19. 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 3-50. 3-47 Security Light Lights On Reminder For information regarding this light and the vehicle’s security system, see Theft-Deterrent System on page 2-18. This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on. Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. See Headlamps on Reminder on page 3-15 for more information. Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. The light goes 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 3-8 for more information. 3-48 Fuel Gage The fuel gage shows how much fuel the vehicle has left while the engine is on. An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. When the needle approaches the low fuel symbol, a chime sounds and LOW FUEL appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. There is still a little fuel left, but the vehicle’s fuel tank should be ﬁlled soon. Press the RESET button to acknowledge a DIC message(s). Pressing the RESET button also turns off a DIC message but the LOW FUEL message comes on again in 10 minutes if fuel is not added 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:129) At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads the full. It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated half full, but it took a little more or less than half of the tank’s capacity to ﬁll the tank. 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 Operation and Displays on page 3-50 for more information. 3-49 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Boost Gage (ZR1 Only) United States Canada For vehicles that have this gage, it is located near the driver side of the instrument panel cluster. This gage indicates vacuum during light to moderate throttle and boost under heavier throttle. It displays the air pressure level in the intake manifold before it enters the engine’s combustion chamber. The gage is automatically centered at zero every time the engine is started. Actual vacuum or boost is displayed from this zero point. Changes in ambient pressure, such as driving in mountains and changing weather, will slightly change the zero reading. 3-50 Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) display is located on the instrument panel cluster and shows driver personalization features and warning/status messages. The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, to the right of the cluster. The DIC comes on when the ignition is turned on. After displaying CORVETTE BY CHEVROLET, the DIC shows the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. If a problem is detected, a warning message appears on the DIC display. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more information. DIC Operation and Displays Depending on the features on the vehicle, the drive gear may display on the DIC. See “Manual Paddle Shift” under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26 and “Head-Up Display (HUD)” in the index of the Navigation system manual for more information. 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. 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. 3-51 . 4 (Fuel): Press this button to display fuel information such as fuel economy and range. 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:129) RANGE 30 MI or (cid:129) 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. 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. 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:129) AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY 20.1 MPG or (cid:129) 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 3-52 (cid:129) (cid:129) 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:129) OIL PRESSURE 40 PSI or (cid:129) 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:129) OIL TEMPERATURE 234°F or (cid:129) OIL TEMPERATURE 112°C 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:129) COOLANT TEMPERATURE 123°F or (cid:129) 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. 3-53 (cid:129) (cid:129) Battery Voltage: This display shows the current battery voltage. Press the gages button again to display the battery voltage, such as: (cid:129) 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:129) REAR TIRE PRESSURES L 34 PSI R 33 PSI or (cid:129) REAR TIRE PRESSURES L 234 kPa R 228 kPa 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:129) ODOMETER 12345 MI or (cid:129) ODOMETER 20008 km 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 Both of the trip odometers can be used simultaneously. The trip odometers can be reset by pressing the RESET button on the DIC. 3-54 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) 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. Average Speed: Press the TRIP button until the average speed is displayed, such as: (cid:129) AVERAGE SPEED 62 MPH or (cid:129) AVERAGE SPEED 100 km/h Press and hold the RESET button to reset to 0.0 mph (km/h). 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 the 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 5-26. 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 5-19 for more information. 3-55 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 3-73 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 Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. You can scroll through the messages that may have been sent at the same time. The DIC is continuously updated with the vehicle performance status. Some messages may not require immediate action, but you can press the RESET button to acknowledge that you received the messages and to clear them from the display. Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display because they are more urgent. These messages require action before they can be cleared. You should take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them. ABS (Antilock Brake System) ACTIVE This message displays when the Antilock Brake System (ABS) is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. The message stays on for a few seconds after the system stops adjusting brake pressure. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-5 for more information. 3-56 ACTIVE HANDLING This message displays when the Active Handling System is operating. The Active Handling System is a computer controlled system that assists 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 stays on for a few seconds following the active handling event. This is normal when the system is operating. See Active Handling System on page 4-7 and Braking on page 4-4. ACTIVE HANDLING READY This message displays when the functional check of the Active Handling System has been completed. See Active Handling System on page 4-7 for more information. ATTACH TRUNK PARTITION If the vehicle has a power convertible top, this message displays and a sound will be heard 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 2-53 for more information. BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may 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 safety belt. This message displays and a sound will be heard when the ignition is on, the driver’s safety belt is buckled, the passenger’s safety belt is unbuckled with the passenger airbag enabled, and the vehicle is in motion. You should have the passenger buckle their safety 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 safety belt is already buckled, this message will not come on. 3-57 BUCKLE SEATBELT This message reminds you to buckle the driver’s safety belt. This message displays and a sound will be heard when the ignition is on, the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled, and the vehicle is in motion. You should buckle your safety 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 safety belt is already buckled, this message will not come on. This message is an additional reminder to the safety belt reminder light in the instrument panel cluster. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-35 for more information. CHANGE BRAKE PADS On vehicles with electronic brake pad wear sensors, this message will be displayed when the pads are worn. See your dealer/retailer for service. CHANGE ENGINE OIL This message displays 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 Operation and Displays on page 3-50. Also, see Engine Oil on page 5-19 and Engine Oil Life System on page 5-26 for more information. CHECK BRAKE FLUID This message displays, a sound will be heard, and the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster turns on if the ignition is on to inform the driver that the brake ﬂuid level is low. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-40. Have the brake system serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. See Brakes on page 5-43. CHECK COOLANT LEVEL This message displays when the engine coolant level is low. Have the cooling system serviced by your dealer/ retailer as soon as possible. See Engine Coolant on page 5-34. 3-58 CHECK GAS CAP This message displays if the fuel cap has not been fully tightened. Check the fuel cap to make sure that it is on properly. Once tightened, it takes at least one overnight park to reset or clear this message. If both the CHECK GAS CAP message and the malfunction indicator lamp in the instrument panel cluster are on, you may need to see your dealer/retailer for service. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-44 for more information. CHECK OIL LEVEL On some vehicles, this message displays and two chimes sound if the oil level in the vehicle is low. Once the vehicle senses a change in the engine oil level, the light remains off. If this message appears after starting the engine, the engine oil level may be too low. You may need to add oil. See Engine Overheating on page 5-39. To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button. The message reappears every 10 minutes until this condition changes. CLOSE TRUNK TO MOVE TOP This message displays and a sound will be heard 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 2-62 or Convertible Top (Power) on page 2-69. COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE This message displays and a sound will be heard when the Competitive Driving mode is selected. The instrument panel cluster light will be on when the Competitive Driving mode is selected. The Traction Control System (TCS) will not be operating while in the Competitive Driving mode. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Racing or Other Competitive Driving on page 4-14 for more information. 3-59 COOLANT OVER TEMPERATURE This message displays and a sound will be heard if the engine coolant exceeds 255°F (124°C). If you have been operating the vehicle under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the 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 temperature gage on the instrument panel cluster. See Engine Overheating on page 5-39, DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-50, and Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-43. To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button. The message and sound will come back on until this condition changes. If you do not press the RESET button, the message remains on until the condition changes. CRUISE DISENGAGED This message displays brieﬂy 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 3-10 for more information. 3-60 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 displays. This message stays on for a few seconds following the engine drag control event. ENGINE OVERHEATED – STOP ENGINE This message displays and a sound will be heard when the engine has overheated. Stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage. See Engine Overheating on page 5-39. ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCE ENGINE RPM This message displays if the engine oil temperature exceeds 320°F (160°C). Check the engine coolant temperature and engine oil level. If the engine is too hot, see Engine Overheating on page 5-39. The vehicle may need service, so see your dealer/retailer. You can monitor the oil temperature with the gages button on the DIC. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-50. Multiple chimes sound when this message is displayed. This message remains displayed and active until the issue is resolved. HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED This message displays if it is dark enough outside and the headlamps and the Twilight Sentinel® controls are off. 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 This message displays when one or more of the tires is over-inﬂated. This message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire is affected. 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 the Tire Loading Information label. See Run-Flat Tires on page 5-69, Loading the Vehicle on page 4-23, Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-71, and Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-73. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-50. To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button. A message reappears every 10 minutes until the condition is corrected. 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 automatically resumes. You can continue to drive the vehicle. If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your dealer/retailer 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. Adjust your driving accordingly. LOW FUEL This message displays when the fuel tank is less than 10 percent full and the display is turned off. A sound will be heard when this message is displayed. Reﬁll the fuel tank as soon as possible. See Fuel Gage on page 3-49. 3-61 This message displays when one or more of the tires is under-inﬂated. This message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire is affected. Multiple chimes sound and the tire pressure light on the instrument panel cluster turns on when this message is displayed. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-43. 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 the Tire Loading Information label. See Run-Flat Tires on page 5-69, Loading the Vehicle on page 4-23, Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-71, and Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-73. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-50. To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button. A message reappears every 10 minutes until the condition is corrected. LOW OIL PRESSURE This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur. 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 sound will be heard when this message is displayed. See Engine Oil on page 5-19. 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