warning light CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1993 4.G User Guide

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Door Ajar Light
This .li.ght.tells you that one of the doors
isn2 fully closed. Have your Corvette
serviced if this light
comes on and stays
on when your doors are closed.
DOOR AJAR Reminder
If a-do-or is not fully-closed when the
ignition ley is in the Run position, the
hformafion center in the instrument
cluster will diq$ay DOOR AJAR.
If the ley is in the Lock position and
the driver’s door is ajaq :a chime will
sound also. Your vehicle has a theft
deterrent system.
See the Index under
Universal Theft D-gterrent.
This; light will also cor ne^ on when y0.u
set your parking brake:, and Will stay on
if your parking brake doesn’t releast.
fully. If.itstay-s on after your parking
brake is fully released, it means you
have a brake. problem.
If the light comes on while driving, pull
off the road and stop carefully. You may
notice that
the p.eda1 is harder ta push.
Or, the-pedal may go closerto the floor.
It may tale longer to stop. If the light is
still on, have the vehi-cle towed fo’r
service. (See the Index under Towing
Your Corvette. )
When yo.ur ,aziti-loclr systerfi is working,
the
ABS ACTIVE light will come on.
This means that slippe-ry road
conditions may exist. Adjust your
driving accordingly.
See the Index
under ABS Active Light.
if the brake light, SERVICE ASR light
and SERVICE ABS Iight come on at
the same time, you may have low brake
fluid. See the Index under Brake Master
Cylinder.
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-with the brake- warning light. on can
lead .to awaccident. ,If thclight is
stiI.1 .on after you’ve.:,ptilled off the
mad- .ad.
st0ppe.d carefully; :have
the vehicle.towed
for service.

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Check Gauges Light
This light will come on briefly whien y6u
are starting the engine. I€ the light
comes on and stays on while you are
driving, check your various gages to see
if they are in the warning zones.
If this light comes on and stays on with
the engine running, this indicates one of
the following conditions:
high oil temperature
high coolant temperattiE’
high battery voltage
low battery voltage
IOW oil pressure
or low fuel level (zero bars showing).
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Security Light
The SECURITY light reminds you to
arm your theft deterrent system by
flashing when the ignition is in Lock-
and the doors are opened. It keeps
flashing until
you arm the theft
deterrent system
by locking the doors
using the power door lock button or the
Passive Keyless Entry system.
Once the system
is armed, the light
stops flashing
and remains lit. When the
last
door is shut, the light will stay on
for two seconds and then
go out. It will
also remain lit if the hatch is left open
but the theft deterrent system is still
armed.
If you close the doors and the hatch
without arming the system, the
SECURITY light goes out immediately.
When you re-enter the vehicle, the light
w.ill flash until
you close the door or the
hatch,
or turn the ignition .on. See the
Index under PASS-Key TM and Universal
.Theft Deterrent.

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Low Coolant Warning Light
If this light comes on, your system is
overheat. See the Index under Engine
Coolant and have your vehicle serviced
a low on coolant and the engine may
Driver Infomtation Center
The Driver Information Center (DIC)
gives you important safety and
maintenance
facts. It will display
warning lights
€or the following:
LOW COOLANT
LOW TIRE PRESSURE [Option]
SERVICE LTPWS (Low Tire
Pressure Warning System) [Option]
INFL REST (Inflatable Restraint)
(Charging System)
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SERVICE ABS (Anti-Lock Brake
SERVICE ENGINE SOON
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL
[Option]
LOW OIL
ABS ACTIVE
SERVICE ASR (Acceleration Slip
Regulation)
ASR ACTIVE
ASR OFF
PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY
System) as soon as you can.

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Low 7ire Pressure Warning Light
(OPTION)
The LTPWS has a sensor 'on each road
wheel that transmits-to
a receiver on the
instrument panel.
The system operates
on a radio frequency subject
to Federal
Communications Cbmission
(FCC)
Ruks.
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
interhence,
and (2) This device.must
accept
any interhence received,
including interference that-may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications to- this system
by other than an authorized service
facility could void authorization to use
this equipment.
The Low Tre Pressure Warning System
(LTPWS) monitors the
air pressure in
each road tire (except the spare tire)
while the car is being driven. The
LTFWS will not warn the driver if a tire
is
already flat before the vehicle is started.
This light comes on whenever a tire
pressure
goes below 25 psi (I 75 Ha) in
any road tire while your Corvette is being
driven.
You must drive the car faster than
25 mph (40 km/h) and for more than 2
miles (4 h) -for the system to work
properly.
The Low Tire Pressure Warming
Light also warns you if any of the
system's comp.onents-are not working
properly. The
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
light will remain on until the ignition is
turned
off. This will also reset the system.
When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE
fight comes on, check the tire -pressure
.in
all four road tires as soon as you can,
using the
tire pre:ssure gage.provided in
thesenter console. Adjust the tire
pressure as needed to those shown on
the Tire-Loading Information label
10-cated
on the driver's door, The LOW
TIRE PRESSURE light may come on
if your vehicle is close to aaother
vehicle that has
a Low Tire Pressure
Warning System
and has a tire-with low
pressure.
The LTPWS sensor is directly opposite
the valve stem on the tire. Take extreme
care when servicing or
having your tires
serviced. The sensors may not work
properly
if damaged.
If you need to take the tire off the wheel,
do it at a
90" angle from the valve stem.
Removing the tire from the wheel at any
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/iflatable Restraint light
The. INFL REST (Inflatable. Re'str'aint)
light
Is part ofthe Supplemental
Inflatable
Restraint system on your
vehicle. This light will flash -seven t,o
hine ti-mes when you turn the ignition
key
to Ruil. If: thklight comes oh.when
you are driving, fails to glow when you
turn the key to Run, or stays on after
turning the key to Run, there may be a
problem with the system.
.ASR System. Warning and
lndicator Lights
The following three 1ights.m your
Driver Information Center tell you
abo.ut your .ASR (Ac.ce1eratio.n Slip
Regulation),
ASR Acfive Light
This indicator on the Driver- Information
Center will
come on when you turn the
ignition
on and remain on for a few
seconds during
a system check. It also
indicates when the ASR system has
been activated. See the Index under
Accel@rution Slip Regulation. (ASR)
System.

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This light c0me.s on when the-anti-lo-clr
brake system is engaged to prevent
wheel lock when
braking. You may hear
or. feel the-anti-lock system running
through a diagnostic test. This light will
also
come on as a test for .about two
seconds
when the engine is ‘started.
Service ABS Light
This light will come on as a test for
.about- two seconds when the engine is
.started.
If it stays on, - or comes an while you are
driving, carefully stop your vehicle as
.soon as you can and turn the ignition
off. Then start the engine to restart the
system.
If the SERVICE ABS light
stays
on, or it comes on again while you
are driving; the anti-lock system needs
service. Unless the BRAKE warning
light is also on,. you will still have
brakes, but not ABS.
See the Index under-How the Anti-Lock
SyStePn Works. ..

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REVERSIBLE LANE ON MUlTIIANE ROADWAY
Many city roads: and expressways, and
even bridges, use reuersible-lane traffic
control during
rush hours. A red X light
above- a lane means no driving in that
lane
at .that time. A green mow means
you may drive in that lane. Look €or the
signs posted to warn drivers
what hours
and days these = ,-.. systems are in effect.
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NO PASSING ZONE
Pavement Markings
Pavement markings add to traffic signs
and signals. They give information to
drivers without iaking attention
from
the roadway. A solid yellow line on your
side of the road or lane means Don't
Cross.
Your Own Signals
Drivers -signal to other.s, too. It's not
only more polite.,. it's safer to let other
drivers
1mow what-you are doing-. And
in some' places the law requires driver
signals:
Turn and Lane Change Signals:
Always signal when you plan to turn
or .change lanes.
If neces-ssary, you can use hand signals
out the window: Left arm straight out
'for a left turn, down for slow :or about-
to-stop, and up for .a right turn.
Sl6bing Down: If time allows, tap the
brake pedal once or twice in advance.
of slowing or stopping. This warns the
driver behind
you.
Disabled Your four-wtiy flashers
signal
that. your vehicle is disabled or
is a hazard. See the hdex under
Hazard Warning Flashers.
Traffic Officer
The traffic police officer is also a source
of important information The officer's
signals govern, no matter what the
traffic lights or othersigns say.
The next section discusses some of the
road conditions you may encounter.

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Corvette ASR System (CONT.)
The ASR system comes on when the
ignition is -turned
on and operates at all
speeds. When your ASR system is
operating, the
ASR ACTIVE indicator
on the Driver Information Center
(DIC)
will come on. It indicates the system
has detected excess wheel slip, like the
conditions found on slippery-roads.
Also, when ASR is active, the cruise
control
will be automaticaIly turned off
The SERVICE ASR warning light lets
you know
when there is a problem with
your ASR system. When this light is on,
you have no-automatic wheel spin
protection. Adjust your driving
accordingly, See the
Index under
Service ASR Light..
Turning the ASR System Off
To limit wheel spin, especially in
slippery road conditions, you should
always leave your ASR. system on. But
you can turn the ASR system off if you
ever need to. ASR OFF means the
controller is passive, but still
monitoring wheel
speed informauon.

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To turn the system off, press the button
located above the headlight switch. The
ASR OFFlight will come on and stay
on. If you are driving and push the ASR
OFF button, the ASR system will not
be turned off until the rear wheels
stabilize with the front wheels.
Any
time the ASR system is off, it can be
switched.
on again. The ASR OFF light
should
go off. The ASR system
automatically comes
on whenever you
start your vehicle.
NOTE: When ASR is active the cruise
CQntrOl will go off.
Disc Brake Wear lndicators
Your Corvette has four-wheel disc
brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in
wear indicators that make
a high-
pitched warning sound when the brake
pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound may come and
go or be
heard
aIl the time your vehicle is moving
(except when you
are pushing on the
brake pedal firmly). Some
driving conditions or climates
may cause a brake squeal when
the
brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean
something
is wrong with your brakes.
Brake linings should always be replaced
as complete axle sets.

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Skidding (CONT.)
(including engine braking by shifting to
a lower gear). Any sudden change could
cause the tires
to slide. You may not
realize
the surface is slippery until your
vehicle
is skidding. Learn to recognize
warning clues-such as enough water,
ice or packed snow
on the road to make
a ‘‘mirrored surface”-and slow down
when you have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock braking
system
(ABS) helps avoid only the
bralung skid.
Steer the way you want
the vehicle to
go.
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than.
day driving. One reason is that some
drivers are likely
to be impaired-by
alcohol or drugs, with night vision
problems, or by fatigue.
Here are some tips
on night driving.
Drive defensively. Remember, this is
the most dangerous time.
Don’t drink and drive. (See the Index
under Drunken Dn’ving for mure on
this problem.)
Adjust your inside rearview mirror to
reduce
the glare from headlights
behind you.
Since you can’t see as well, you may
need
to slow down and keep more
space between you and other vehicles.
It’s hard to teil how fast the vehicle
ahead
is going just by looking at its
taillights.
speed roads. Your headlights can light
up only so much road ahead.
Slow down, especially on higher
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you’re tired, pull off the road in a
safe place and rest.