CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2006 6.G Repair Manual

If your vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being
used during a more severe crash, you may need
new LATCH system parts.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision
damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH
system (if equipped), safety belt or seat parts repaired or
replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary
even if the belt or LATCH system (if equipped) was not
being used at the time of the collision.
If an airbag inates, you will need to replace airbag
system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier
in this section.If the frontal airbags inate, you will also need to
replace the driver’s and right front passenger’s safety
belt buckle assembly. Be sure to do so. Then the
new buckle assembly will be there to help protect you in
a collision.
After a crash you may need to replace the driver and
front passenger’s safety belt buckle assemblies, even if
the frontal airbags have not deployed. The driver and
front passenger’s safety belt buckle assemblies contain
the safety belt pretensioners. Have your safety belt
pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a
collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays on after
you start your vehicle or while you are driving. SeeAirbag
Readiness Light on page 3-34.
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✍NOTES
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Keys...............................................................2-3
Keyless Access System...................................2-4
Keyless Access System Operation....................2-5
Doors and Locks............................................2-10
Door Locks..................................................2-10
Power Door Locks........................................2-12
Automatic Door Lock.....................................2-12
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock.............2-13
Lockout Protection........................................2-13
Hatch/Trunk.................................................2-14
Windows........................................................2-16
Power Windows............................................2-17
Sun Visors...................................................2-19
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-19
Theft-Deterrent System..................................2-19
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-21
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-21
Front Air Dam..............................................2-21
Ignition Positions..........................................2-22
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-23
Starting the Engine.......................................2-23
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-24Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-26
Manual Transmission Operation......................2-30
Parking Brake..............................................2-33
Shifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)............................2-33
Shifting Out of Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)............................2-35
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission)...............................2-35
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-36
Engine Exhaust............................................2-36
Running the Engine While Parked...................2-37
Mirrors...........................................................2-38
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-38
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®and Compass...............................2-38
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass.................................................2-41
Outside Power Heated Mirrors........................2-43
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror..................2-44
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-44
OnStar
®System.............................................2-45
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Universal Home Remote System......................2-46
Universal Home Remote System Operation......2-47
Storage Areas................................................2-51
Glove Box...................................................2-51
Cupholder(s)................................................2-51
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-51
Floor Mats...................................................2-51
Rear Storage Area........................................2-52
Convenience Net..........................................2-54
Cargo Cover................................................2-54Roof Panel.....................................................2-55
Removing the Roof Panel..............................2-55
Storing the Roof Panel..................................2-58
Installing the Roof Panel................................2-59
Convertible Top..............................................2-60
Convertible Top (Manual)...............................2-60
Convertible Top (Power)................................2-67
Vehicle Personalization...................................2-72
Memory .......................................................2-72
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children unattended in a vehicle is
dangerous, but it is even more dangerous if
the keyless access transmitter is also left in
the vehicle. A child or others could be badly
injured or even killed.
They could operate the power windows or
other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Do not leave the keyless access transmitter in
a vehicle with children.
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There is a key that works
the glove box, the center
console and can open
the hatch/trunk lid if vehicle
power is lost. See
Hatch/Trunk on page 2-14
for more information.
Your vehicle has a keyless access system with
pushbutton start. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-22
for information on starting the vehicle.
Notice:If you ever lose your transmitter(s) and/or
key, it could be difficult to get into your vehicle. You
may even have to damage your vehicle to get in.
Be sure you have a spare transmitter and/or key.
In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance.
SeeRoadside Assistance Program on page 7-6.Keyless Access System
Your vehicle has a Keyless Access System that
operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with
Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
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If you ever notice a decrease in the keyless access
transmitter range, try doing one of the following:
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during
rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement” under
Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5.
Check to make sure that an electronic device such
as a cellular phone or lap top computer is not
causing interference.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualied technician for service.
Keyless Access System Operation
Your vehicle has a keyless access system that allows you
to lock and unlock your doors, unlock your hatch/trunk lid
and disarm or arm your theft-deterrent system. The range
distance is as much as 100 feet (30 m) away.
Your vehicle
comes standard
with two transmitters,
and up to four can
be matched to your
vehicle. See “Matching
Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle” later in this
section.
Q(Lock):Press this button to lock the doors. The
light on the door will ash once. If this button is pressed
two times, the doors will lock, the light will ash and
the horn will sound.
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K(Unlock):Press this button to unlock the driver’s
door. The light on the door will ash two times. Press the
button two times within 10 seconds to unlock both
doors. If it is dark enough outside, your interior lamps
will come on.
Your memory settings may also be recalled when you
press the unlock button on the keyless access
transmitter. SeeMemory on page 2-72for more
information.
}(Hatch/Trunk):Press and hold this button for
approximately one second to open the hatch/trunk
lid while the engine is turned off. If the engine is running
the shifter needs to be in PARK (P) for an automatic
transmission or NEUTRAL with the parking brake set
for a manual transmission. SeeParking Brake on
page 2-33.
L(Panic):Press this button to sound the vehicle
alarm. Press any other button on the keyless access
transmitter to stop the vehicle alarm.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
Each keyless access transmitter is coded to allow only
transmitters programmed to your vehicle, to work.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can
be purchased and programmed through your GM dealer.
Your GM dealer can reprogram your vehicle so lost or
stolen transmitters no longer work with your vehicle.
Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters
matched to it.
To match a new transmitter to your vehicle when
you have a recognized transmitter (two recognized
transmitters are required for Canadian owners), do the
following:
1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Have the recognized and new, unrecognized
transmitters on your person.
3. Go to the rear of the vehicle and insert the vehicle
key into the key cylinder located above the license
plate. SeeHatch/Trunk on page 2-14for more
information on the key cylinder.
4. Open the trunk.
5. Turn the key ve times within ve seconds.
6. The DIC will display READY FOR FOB #X, where
X can be 2, 3 or 4.
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7. Place the new, unrecognized transmitter in the
glove box transmitter pocket with the buttons
facing towards the passenger’s side.
8. Once the transmitter is programmed, a beep will
sound. The DIC will display READY FOR #X,
whereXcanbe3or4,orMAX#FOBSLEARNED.
9. Press the ACC button (ignition switch).
The Canadian immobilizer standard requires Canadian
owners to see their GM dealer for matching new
transmitters when a recognized transmitter is not
available. United States owners are permitted to match
a new transmitter to their vehicle when a recognized
transmitter is not available.The procedure will require three ten minutes cycles to
complete the matching process. Do the following:
1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Place the new, unrecognized transmitter in the
glove box transmitter pocket with the buttons
facing towards the passenger’s side.
3. Go to the rear of the vehicle and insert the vehicle
key into the key cylinder located above the license
plate. SeeHatch/Trunk on page 2-14for more
information on the key cylinder.
4. Open the trunk.
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5. Turn the key ve times within ve seconds.
6. The DIC message will display OFF-ACCESORY
TO LEARN.
7. Press the ACC button (ignition switch).
8. The DIC will read WAIT 10 MINUTES and will
count down to zero, one minute at a time.
9. The DIC will display OFF-ACCESSORY TO
LEARN again.
10. Press the ACC button (ignition switch).
11. The DIC will read WAIT 10 MINUTES and will
count down to zero, one minute at a time.
12. The DIC will display OFF-ACCESSORY TO
LEARN again.
13. Press the ACC button (ignition switch).14. The DIC will read WAIT 10 MINUTES and will
count down to zero, one minute at a time.
15. A beep will sound and the DIC will read READY
FOR FOB #1. At this time, all previously known
transmitters have been erased.
16. Once the transmitter is recognized and
programmed, a beep will sound and the DIC will
display READY FOR FOB #2.
If you have additional transmitters to program, take
transmitter 1 out of the transmitter pocket and place
transmitter 2 in the pocket. This can be done repeatedly
until up to four transmitters have be programmed.
The DIC will then display MAX # FOBS LEARNED and
will exit the programming mode.
When you are done programming transmitters, press
the ACC button (ignition switch).
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