display CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2007 6.G Owner's Manual

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x(Delay Adjustment):Move the lever to this
position to choose a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the
intermittent adjust band down for a longer delay or
up for a shorter delay. The wiper speed can only be
manually adjusted when the lever is in this position.
9(Off):Move the lever to this position to turn off
the windshield wipers.
8(Mist):Move the lever all the way down to
mist and release for a single wiping cycle. The
windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you
want more wipes, hold the band on mist longer.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. If this
occurs, a circuit breaker will stop the wipers until
the motor cools. So, be sure to clear any ice and
snow from the windshield wiper blades before
using them. If the wiper blades are frozen to the
windshield, carefully loosen them or warm the
windshield before turning the wipers on. If your
blades do become worn or damaged, get new
blades or blade inserts.
Windshield Washer
The lever on the right side of the steering column
also controls the windshield washer. There is a
button at the end of the lever. To spray washer uid
on the windshield, press the button and hold it. The
washer will spray until you release the button. The
wipers will continue to clear the window for about
six seconds after the button is released and then
stop or return to your preset speed.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
If the uid in the windshield washer uid 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
relled for this message to turn off. For information
on the correct washer uid to use, seeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 360andRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 443.
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If your vehicle is in cruise control, and has the
Traction Control System (TCS), and it begins to
limit wheel spin, the cruise control automatically
disengages. SeeTraction Control System
(TCS) on page 281. When road conditions allow
you to safely use it again, you can turn cruise
control back on.
Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when
you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do not
want to. You could be startled and even
lose control. Keep the cruise control switch
off until you want to use cruise control.
1. Move the cruise control switch to on.
2. Get up to the speed desired.
3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever
and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.When the cruise control is engaged, the
CRUISE SET TO XX MPH message displays
on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
SeeOther Messages on page 232.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired
speed and then you apply the brake. This, of
course, disengages the cruise control. But you
do not need to reset it.
Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, you can move the cruise control switch
briey from on to resume/accelerate.
You will go right back up to your chosen speed
and stay there.
If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate the
vehicle keeps going faster until you release
the switch or apply the brake. Do not hold the
switch at resume/accelerate, unless you want
the vehicle to go faster.
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Cruise Control in Sport (S) and Manual
Paddle Shift Gear Selection
When your vehicle is in Sport (S) and the manual
paddle shift controls are not being used, cruise
control operates in the same manner as Drive (D).
When your vehicle is in Sport (S) and the
manual paddle shift controls are being used,
cruise control operates as follows:
If cruise control is active and a gear is
selected with the manual paddle shift controls,
the vehicle maintains vehicle speed in the
driver selected gear and will not automatically
up-shift or down-shift the transmission
while the driver’s gear selection is active.
If driving in hilly terrain, cruise control may
not be able to maintain vehicle speed if an
up-shift or down-shift is not selected by
the driver. While driving on hilly terrain and
cruise control is active with a manual paddle
shift gear selection, the driver must select
the proper gear for the terrain or select Drive
(D) on the gear range selector for full
automatic transmission operation.
Ending Cruise Control
To end a cruise control session, step lightly on
the brake pedal. If your vehicle has a manual
transmission, lightly tapping the clutch will also end
a cruise control session.
Move the cruise control switch to off to turn the
system completely off.
When cruise control is disengaged, the CRUISE
DISENGAGED message displays on the Driver
Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 214.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the
ignition, the cruise control set speed memory
is erased.
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When it is dark enough outside, the front turn
signal lamps will turn off and normal low-beam
headlamps will turn on.
When it is bright enough outside, the regular
lamps will go off, and the front turn signal lamps
will take over. If you start your vehicle in a
dark garage, the automatic headlamp system
will come on immediately. Once you leave
the garage, it will take approximately one minute
for the automatic headlamp system to change
to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, the
instrument panel cluster may not be as bright
as usual. Make sure your instrument panel
brightness knob is in the full bright position.
SeeInstrument Panel Brightness on page 172for
more information.
If it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamp
control is off, a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED
message will display on the Driver’s Information
Center (DIC). This message informs the driver that
turning on the exterior lamps is recommended.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 214.Turning the exterior lamp control to off a
second time, or turning on the headlamps will
remove the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message
in the DIC. If the parking lamps or the fog lamps
were turned on instead, the HEADLAMPS
SUGGESTED message will continue to be
displayed.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamp system when you need it.
To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior lamp control
to the off position or shift into PARK (P). The
DRL will stay off until the control is toggled again
or the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P).
This procedure applies only to vehicles rst sold
in the United States.
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Head-Up Display (HUD)
{CAUTION:
If the HUD image is too bright, or too
high in your eld 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
eld of view.
If your vehicle has 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 your vehicle. The HUD consists
of the following information:
Speedometer
Turn Signal Indicators
High-Beam Indicator Symbol
Tachometer
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 95.
Shift Light
This light is used for performance driving to
indicate that the vehicle’s best performance
level has been reached to shift the transmission
into the next higher gear. An arrow pointing up
will light up on the display just prior to reaching
the engine fuel cut-off mode. This cut-off is
about 6,500 RPM for the LS2 engine and
7,000 RPM for the LS7 engine.
Check Gages Warning
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gage,
(Automatic Transmission Vehicles Only)
Engine Oil Temperature Gage
Engine Oil Pressure Gage
G-Force Gage
Audio Functions, Street Mode Only
Navigation, Only with Navigation Radio,
Turn-by-Turn Guidance
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There are three HUD modes that you can choose to
view in the HUD display. By pressing the MODE
button, you can scroll through these modes in the
following order:
Street Mode supports
audio and navigation
functions with your
choice of tachometer
settings.
Track Mode 1 supports
the G-Force gage and
minor gages with a
circular tachometer.
Track Mode 2 supports
G-Force gages 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:
Street Mode — No tachometer, circular
tachometer, and linear tachometer.
Track Modes 1 and2—Nominor gage,
coolant temperature, transmission oil
temperature, engine oil temperature, and
engine oil pressure.
While in Track Mode 1 or 2, the maximum G
value achieved during the current ignition
cycle can be displayed by pressing and
holding the PAGE button. The maximum G
display will be shown until the PAGE button
is released. The maximum G value display
will be identical to the normal G value
display, except the maximum G gage
digits (X.XX G) and corresponding G gage
bar will overwrite the current G value.
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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
your 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.The HUD controls are
located to the left of the
steering wheel.
To adjust the HUD so you can see it 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,
your HUD may anticipate that you are entering
a dark area and may begin to dim.
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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 you change your seat position later,
you may have to re-adjust your HUD.
3. Press the up or down arrows to center the
HUD image in your view.
The HUD image can only be adjusted up and
down, not side-to-side.
4. Press the dimmer control downward until the
HUD image is no brighter than necessary.
To turn HUD off, press and hold the (–) button
until the HUD display turns off.
If the sun comes out or it becomes cloudy, you
may need to adjust the HUD brightness again
using the dimmer control. Polarized sunglasses
could make the HUD image harder to see.
The HUD information can be displayed in one
of six languages including English, Spanish,
French, German, Italian or Japanese. The
speedometer can be displayed in either
English or Metric units.To change the language and unit selections, see
“OPTION” underDIC Controls and Displays
on page 208.
Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to
remove any dirt or lm that reduces the sharpness
or clarity of the HUD image.
To clean the HUD, spray household glass cleaner
on a soft, clean cloth. Wipe the HUD lens gently,
then dry it. Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens
because the cleaner could leak into the unit.
If the ignition is on and you can not see the HUD
image, check to see if:
Something is covering the HUD unit.
The HUD dimmer control is adjusted properly.
The HUD image is adjusted to the proper
height.
Ambient light is low, in the direction your
vehicle is facing.
A fuse is blown. SeeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 419.
Keep in mind that your windshield is part of the
HUD system. SeeWindshield Replacement
on page 375.
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Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
The ashtray and cigarette lighter are located on
the instrument panel, in front of the shift lever.
To use the ashtray, press on the indentation at
the top of the door.
Notice:If you put papers, pins, or other
ammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes
or other smoking materials could ignite
them and possibly damage your vehicle.
Never put ammable 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 you can control the heating,
cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle.
When the vehicle is rst started, the display will
show the driver’s temperature setting, the outside
temperature, the fan speed and the air delivery, for
about 10 seconds.
The outside temperature is shown in the center of
the display. The digital display will show the
readings in Fahrenheit or Celsius. See “Personal
Options” underDIC Vehicle Personalization on
page 234for information on changing your display.
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Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic):Press the AUTO button to
place the entire system in the automatic mode.
When automatic operation is active, the system will
automatically control the inside temperature, the
air delivery mode, and the fan speed.
After a ten second display of the current settings,
the word AUTO, the driver’s temperature setting
and the outside temperature will be shown. The
system will operate to achieve your comfort set
temperature as quickly as possible. The AUTO
control system works best with the windows up
and the removable roof installed or the convertible
top up.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable
setting between 60°F (16°C) and 90°F (32°C).
Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature
setting will not cause the system to heat or
cool any faster. A setting of 73°F (23°C)
is suggested.In cold weather, the system will start at
reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air
into your vehicle until warmer air is available.
The system will start out blowing air at
the oor but may change modes automatically
as the vehicle warms up to maintain the
chosen temperature setting. The length of
time needed for warm up will depend on the
outside temperature and the length of time
that has elapsed since your vehicle was
last driven.
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.
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