tire pressure reset CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2011 6.G Owners Manual

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5-26 Instruments and Controls
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
on page 9‑28 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.
. 4(Fuel): Press this button to
display fuel information such as fuel
economy and range.
2(Gauges): Press this button
to display gauge 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.

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Battery Voltage:This display
shows the current battery voltage.
Press the gauges button again to
display the battery voltage, such as:
.BATTERY VOLTAGE
13.5 VOLTS
Tire Pressure: This display shows
the tire pressure for each tire.
Press the gauges button again to
display the tire pressure for the front
tires, such as:
.FRONT TIRE PRESSURES
L 234 kPa R 228 kPa or
.FRONT TIRE PRESSURES
L 34 PSI R 33 PSI
Press the gauges button again to
display the tire pressure for the rear
tires, such as:
.REAR TIRE PRESSURES
L 234 kPa R 228 kPa or
.REAR TIRE PRESSURES
L 34 PSI R 33 PSI
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 kilometers or miles.
Press the TRIP button to display
odometer readings, such as:
.ODOMETER 20008 km or
.ODOMETER 12345 MI
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 209.9 km or
.TRIP ODOMETER A 130.5 MI
.TRIP ODOMETER B 483.5 km or
.TRIP ODOMETER B 300.5 MI Both of the trip odometers can
be used simultaneously. The trip
odometers can be reset by pressing
the RESET button on the DIC.
There is also a miles since last
ignition feature that displays the
number of kilometers (miles) driven
since you last started the vehicle.
Press and hold the RESET button
for three seconds, then release it.
The kilometers (miles) 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.

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Tire Messages
HIGH TIRE PRESSURE
This message may be displayed
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.
SeeRun-Flat Tires on page 10‑59,
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑14,
Tire Pressure on page 10‑66, and
Tire Pressure Monitor System on
page 10‑68. The DIC also shows
the tire pressure values. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑25. To acknowledge the message, press
the RESET button. A message
reappears every 10 minutes until
the condition is corrected.
LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE
LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE
{WARNING
When the LOW TIRE
PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT
message is displayed on the
Driver Information Center, your
vehicle's handling capabilities
will be reduced during severe
maneuvers. The active handling
system will be affected. See
Active Handling System on
page 9‑37. If you drive too fast,
you could lose control of your
vehicle. You or others could be
injured. Do not drive over 90 km/h
(55 mph) when the LOW TIRE
PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT
(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
message is displayed. Drive
cautiously and check your tire
pressures as soon as you can.
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 5‑24. 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.

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5-52 Instruments and Controls
SeeRun-Flat Tires on page 10‑59,
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑14,
Tire Pressure on page 10‑66, and
Tire Pressure Monitor System on
page 10‑68. The DIC also shows
the tire pressure values. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑25.
To acknowledge the message, press
the RESET button. A message
reappears every 10 minutes until the
condition is corrected.
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
This message displays if a part
on the Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS) is not working
properly. The tire pressure light
also flashes and then remains
on during the same ignition cycle.
See Tire Pressure Light on
page 5‑24. Several conditions may
cause this message to appear. See
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 10‑69 for more information.
If the warning comes on and stays
on, there may be a problem with the
TPMS. See your dealer.
TIRE FLAT
{WARNING
When the LOW TIRE
PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT
message is displayed on the
Driver Information Center, your
vehicle's handling capabilities
will be reduced during severe
maneuvers. If you drive too fast,
you could lose control of your
vehicle. You or others could be
injured. Do not drive over 55 mph
(90 km/h) when the LOW TIRE
PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT
message is displayed. Drive
cautiously and check your tire
pressures as soon as you can. This message displays when
one or more of the tires is flat.
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
comes on when this message is
displayed. See
Tire Pressure Light
on page 5‑24.
This message is followed by
the MAXIMUM SPEED 90 km/h
(55 MPH) message, and then by the
REDUCED HANDLING message.
The Active Handling System will
intervene more quickly when a flat
tire has been detected. Adjust your
driving accordingly.

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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. SeeRun-Flat
Tires on page 10‑59, Vehicle Load
Limits on page 9‑14, Tire Pressure
on page 10‑66, and Tire Pressure
Monitor System on page 10‑68.
The DIC also shows the tire
pressure values. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑25.
To acknowledge the message, press
the RESET button. A message
reappears every 10 minutes until the
condition is corrected.Transmission Messages
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays when there
is a problem with the transmission.
See your dealer for service.
SHIFT TO PARK
If the vehicle has an automatic
transmission, this message displays
if the vehicle is not in P (Park)
when the engine is being turned off.
The vehicle will be in ACCESSORY
Once the shift lever is moved to
P (Park), the vehicle will turn off.
The vehicle will remain in
ACCESSORY, without the 20 minute
time-out period, until the shift lever
is moved to P (Park) or until the
driver presses the pushbutton to
restart the vehicle. See Ignition
Positions on page 9‑20 for more
information.
TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays and four
chimes sound if the transmission
fluid temperature rises above
132°C (270°F) or rises rapidly.
The transmission may shift gears
or apply the torque converter clutch
to reduce the fluid temperature.
Driving aggressively or driving
on long hills can cause the
transmission fluid temperature
to be higher than normal. If this
message appears, you may
continue to drive at a slower speed.
Monitor the transmission fluid
temperature and allow it to cool
to at least 110°C (230°F). The
transmission fluid temperature can
be monitored with the gauges button
on the DIC. See “DIC Operation and
Displays” underDriver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5‑25 and
Automatic Transmission Fluid on
page 10‑23. Also check the engine
coolant temperature. If it is also
hot, see Engine Overheating on
page 10‑34.

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Service and Maintenance 11-3
Your dealer has trained service
technicians who will perform this
work and reset the system. If the
engine oil life system is reset
accidentally, service the vehicle
within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since
the last service. Reset the oil life
system whenever the oil is changed.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 10‑22.
Every Engine Oil Change
.Change engine oil and
filter. Reset oil life system.
See Engine Oil on page 10‑15
and Engine Oil Life System on
page 10‑22. An Emission
Control Service.
.Engine coolant level check.
See Engine Coolant on
page 10‑29.
.Engine cooling system
inspection. Visual inspection
of hoses, pipes, fittings, and
clamps and replacement,
if needed.
.Windshield washer fluid level
check. See Washer Fluid on
page 10‑37.
.Windshield wiper blade
inspection for wear, cracking,
or contamination and windshield
and wiper blade cleaning,
if contaminated. See Exterior
Care on page 10‑86. Worn
or damaged wiper blade
replacement. See Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 10‑46.
.Tire inflation pressures
check. See Tire Pressure on
page 10‑66.
.Tire wear inspection. See Tire
Inspection on page 10‑72.
.Fluids visual leak check
(or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). A leak in any
system must be repaired and
the fluid level checked.
.Engine air cleaner filter
inspection. See Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑24.
.Brake system inspection
(or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first).
.Steering and suspension
inspection. Visual inspection
for damaged, loose, or missing
parts or signs of wear.
.Body hinges and latches,
key lock cylinders, any
folding seat hardware, and
rear compartment, hood,
and console door hinges
and latches lubrication.
See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 11‑6.
More frequent lubrication may
be required when the vehicle
is exposed to a corrosive
environment. Applying silicone
grease on weatherstrips with a
clean cloth makes them last
longer, seal better, and not stick
or squeak.
.Restraint system component
check. See Safety System
Check on page 3‑21.