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ACTIVE
ASR Active Light
When your ASR system is limiting wheel
spin, the “ASR ACTIVE’ light will come
on. Slippery road conditions may exist if
this light comes
on, so adjust your driving
accordingly. The light will stay on for a
few seconds after the ASR system stops
limiting wheel spin. The “ASR ACTIVE’
light also comes
on briefly, as a bulb
check, when the engine is started.
Low Tire 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 Commission (FCC)
Rules.
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
2. This device must accept any
interference,
and
interference 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.
LOWIFLAT
TIRE
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The Low Tire Pressure Warning System
(LTPWS) monitors air pressure in each
road tire while you’re driving your
Corvette. The “LOW/FLAT TIRE” light
will come
on whenever tire pressure in
any road tire goes below
25 psi (175 kPa)
and it will stay
on until you turn off the
ignition. The light may come on if any
LTPWS parts aren’t working properly.
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2. Press “ENG MET” on the Trip the engine.
Monitor. Then, within five seconds,
press it again.
3. Within five seconds, press and hold
“GAUGES” on the Trip Monitor. The
“CHANGE
OIL” light should flash.
4. Hold the “GAUGES” button until the
“CHANGE
OIL” light stops flashing
and goes out. This should take about
ten seconds.
When the light goes out, the monitor is
reset. If the monitor doesn’t reset, turn the
ignition
off, then try again.
SERVICE
RIDE
CONTROL
Service Ride Control Light
This light should come on for a few
seconds when you start your vehicle. If
the light stays on or comes on while
you’re driving, there may be a problem
with your Selective Ride Control system.
You can still drive, but you should see
your dealer soon.
The Selective Ride Control system is
designed to sense vehicle speed in the
first minute after the vehicle is started.
If the vehicle is not moved
in that first
minute, the system records a fault. The
“SERVICE RIDE CONTROL” light
comes on after three faults are recorded.
If the light comes on for this reason, movc
your Corvette and the light should go out.
PASSIVE
KEYLESS
ENTRY
’assive Keyless Entry Light
’his light will come on for about two
econds when you turn the ignition
on,
Inless your keyless entry system is off.
:he light also comes on and flashes when
‘ou are programming transmitters. See
‘Passive Keyless Entry System” in the
ndex.
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except ‘j and-; and at all
temperatures above freezing.
3. Press the arrows on the fan speed
switch if you don’t like the automatic
setting. In
“AUTO # ” on hot days,
the fan speed will be low at fist to
help get rid of the hot inside air..
When the air conditioner is on,
you may
notice slight changes
in your vehicle’s
engine speed and power. This is normal
because the system is designed to cycle
the compressor on and off to keep the
desired temperature and help fuel
economy.
Defogging and Defrosting
Windows
Your vehicle has several settings for
clearing your windows. The air
conditioner compressor will run to help
remove moisture from the air.
To defrost the windshield quickly:
1. Press the arrows on the “TEMP SET”
switch to set
a comfortable
temperature.
2. Press .
3. The fan will go to high speed. After
the windows are clear, you can lower
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the speed using 7 or
“AUTO .”
To warm passengers while keeping the
windshield clear:
1. Press the arrows on the “TEMP SET”
switch
to set a comfortable
temperature.
2. Press -2 and at the same time.
3. Press the arrows on the fan speed
switch if you don’t like the automatic
setting.
To defrost
the side windows quickly:
1. Press the arrows on the “TEMP SET”
switch to set a‘comfortable
temperature.
2. Press c2 .
3. Press the arrows on the fan speed
switch if you don’t like the automatic
setting.
System Problems
If ,the light above a button flashes when
you turn on the ignition, your system may
have an electrical problem. The flashing
will continue for one minute, then stop.
The flashing light could also mean the
refrigerant level
is too low in your
system. The light will continue to flash, even
if refrigerant
is added, until the
system is reset. Have your system
checked and serviced
if needed.
To reset yoilr system:
1. Turn your ignition key to “Off’ or
2. Remove the courtesy lights and radio
fuses from the main fuse panel and
wait one minute. See “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers” in the Index.
3. Put the fuses back in and start your
The light shouldn’t come on and your
system should be working properly. If
you still have a problem, see your dealer.
“LOCK.”
vehicle.

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Adjusting the Speakers
Balance:
Turn the “BAL” control behind
the “FADE” knob to move the sound
between the right and left speakers if you
do not have the DelcoBose system. With
the DelcoBose system, your speakers are
zlectronically balanced.
Fade: Turn the “FADE’ knob to move
the sound between the front and rear
speakers. Note that, with the Delco/Bose
system, if you turn the knob all the way
to “F” or “R,” you may still get some
sound from the opposite speakers.
To Play a Cassette Tape
Your tape player is built to work best with
tapes that are
30 to 45 minutes long on
each side. Tapes longer than that are
so
thin they may not work well in this
player.
The longer side with the tape visible goes
in first.
If you hear nothing or hear just a
garbled sound, it may not be in squarely.
Press “EJCT” to remove the tape and start
over.
Once the tape is playing, use the knobs
for volume, fade and balance, just as you
do for radio.
Reverse: Press “REV” to return to a
favorite passage rapidly. Press it again to
play the passage. The radio will play while the tape is rewinding.
Fast Forward: Press “FF” to advance
the tape rapidly. Press it again to play.
The radio will play while the tape is
advancing.
Repeat: Press “REPT” to go to the
beginning of the current selection after
ten seconds or more of play. After five
seconds or less of play, the player will
return to the beginning of the previous
selection.
Search: Press “SRCH” to go to the
beginning of the next selection.
Scan: Press “SCAN” to listen to the first
eight seconds of each passage. Press it
again to stop scanning.
Program: Press the upper knob to
change the side
of the tape that is
playing. The lighted arrows show which
side is currently playing.
Eject: Press “EJCT” to remove the tape.
Stop: Press “STOP-PLAY” to listen to
the radio without ejecting the cassette
tape. Press it again to go back to the
tape.
Metal Tapes: Press ‘‘CrOz ” when
playing high bias chrome or metal tapes.
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Fade: Turn the “FADE” knob to move
the sound between the front and rear
speakers. Note that if you turn the knob
all the way to
“F” or “R,” you may still
get some sound from the opposite
speakers.
To Play a Cassette Tape
Your tape player is built to work best with
tapes that are
30 to 45 minutes long on
each side. Tapes longer than that are
so
thin they may not work well in this player.
The longer side with the tape visible goes
in first.
If you hear nothing or hear just a
garbled sound, it may not be in squarely.
Press “EJCT” to remove the tape and
start over.
Once the tape is playing, use the knobs
for volume and fade, just as you do for
radio. If both a tape and a compact disc
are loaded into
the system, press
“CNCD’ to select
the one you want.
Reverse: Press “REV” to return to a
favorite passage rapidly. Press it again to
play the passage. The radio will play
while the tape is rewinding.
Fast Forward: Press “FF” to advance
the tape rapidly. Press it again to play.
The radio will play while the tape is
advancing.
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Repeat: Press “REPT” to go to the
beginning of
the current selection after
ten seconds or more of play. After five
seconds or less of play,
the player will
return to
the beginning of the previous
selection.
Search: Press “SRCH’ to go to the
beginning of the next selection.
Scan: Press “SCAN’ to listen to the first
eight seconds of each passage. Press it
again to stop scanning.
Program: Press the upper knob to change
the side of the tape that is playing. The
lighted arrows show which side is
currently playing.
Eject: Press “EJCT” to remove the tape.
Stop: Press “STOP-PLAY” to listen to the
radio without ejecting the cassette tape.
Press it again to go back to the tape.
Metal Tapes: Press “CrO;! ” when
playing high bias chrome or metal tapes.
To Play a Compact Disc
Don’t use the mini-discs (3” singles).
They will eject, but they won’t play. Use
only full-size compact discs. With
the audio system
on, insert a disc
into
the slot with the label side up. “CD”
will appear on the display and track
1 will
begin to play. If both
a tape and a
compact disc are loaded into the system,
press “CNCD’ to select the one you
want.
If the disc comes back out and “ERR”
appears on the display, it could be that:
The disc is upside down.
It is dirty, scratched, or wet.
0 There’s too much moisture in the air.
(Wait about an hour and try again.)
You are driving on a very rough road.
The temperature is too hot or too cold.
Recall: Press “RCL“’ to see what track is
playing. Press it again within five seconds
to see how long it has been playing, the
elapsed time (“EL TIME’).
Reverse: Press and hold “REV” to return
to a favorite passage rapidly. The
decreasing elapsed time will show on
the
display.
Fast Forward: Press and hold “FF” to
advance through passages. The increasing
elapsed time will show on the display.

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beginning of the current track after eight
seconds or more
of play. After eight
seconds or less of play, the player will
return to the beginning of the previous
track.
Search: Press “SRCH’ to go to the
beginning of the next track.
Scan: Press “SCAN” to listen to the first
eight seconds of each track. Press it again
to stop scanning.
Compression: Press “COMP” to make
loud and soft passages more nearly equal
in volume. Press
it again for normal play.
To Stop the Disc Player
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Turn the power off or turn the ignition
key
off. The disc stays in the player
and will resume playing at the point
where it stopped.
Press “STOP-PLAY” to stop playing
the disc and switch to radio. Press it
again to restart the disc at the point
where it stopped.
Press “EJCT” to eject the disc and
switch to radio. If the ignition or audio
system is turned
off, the player will
pull the disc back in if you don’t
remove it from the opening within
30 seconds.
Understanding Radio Reception
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound.
But FM signals will reach only about
10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). And, tall
buildings or hills can interfere with
FM signals, causing the sound to come
and go.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater
than for
FM, especially at night. The
longer range, however, can cause stations
to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things like storms and
power lines. Try reducing the treble to
reduce this noise if you ever get it. Care of Your Cassette Tape
Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly
can cause reduced sound quality, ruined
cassettes, or a damaged mechanism.
Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct
sunlight, and extreme heat. If they aren’t,
they may not operate properly or cause
failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned
regularly each month or after every 15
hours of use. If
you notice a reduction in
sound quality, try a known good cassette
to see if the tape or the tape player
is
at fault. If this other cassette has no
improvement in sound quality, clean the
tape player.
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have time to cool between hard stops.
Your brakes will wear out much faster if
you do a lot
of heavy braking. If you keep
pace with the traffic and allow realistic
following distances, you will eliminate a
lot of unnecessary braking. That means
better braking and longer brake life.
If your engine ever stops while you’re
driving, brake normally but don’t pump
your brakes. If you do, the pedal may get
harder to push down. If your engine stops,
you will still have some power brake
assist. But you will use it
when you brake.
Once the power assist is used up, it may
take longer to stop and the brake pedal
will be harder to push.
SERVICE
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Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Your Corvette has an advanced electronic
braking system that will help prevent
skidding.
This light on the instrument panel will go
on when you start your vehicle.
When you start your vehicle and begin to
drive away, you may hear a momentary
motor or clicking noise. And you may
even notice that your brake pedal moves
,
little while this is going on. This is the
ABS system testing itself. If there’s a
problem with the anti-lock brake system,
the anti-lock brake system warning light
will stay on.
See “Anti-lock Brake System Warning
Light” in the Index. Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s, say
the road
is wet. You’re driving safely.
Suddenly an animal jumps out in front
You slam on the brakes. Here’s &at
happens with
ABS. ..
A computer senses that wheels &g,
slowing down. If one of the wheels is
about to stop rolling, the computer will
separately work the brakes at each front
wheel and at the rear wheels.
The anti-lock system can change
the
brake pressure faster than any driver
could. The computer is programmed to
make the most of available tire and road
conditions. of
you.
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SERVICE
ASR
“SERVICE ASR“ warning light will
2 on
to let you know if there’s a
lem with the ASR system. See “ASR
:m Warning Light” in the Index.
n this warning light is on, the system
not limit wheel spin. Adjust your
ng accordingly. The
ASR system automatically comes on
whenever you start your vehicle. To limit
wheel spin, especially in slippery road
conditions, you should always leave the
system on. But you can turn the ASR
system off
if you ever need to. (You
should turn the system off if your vehicle
ever gets stuck
in sand, mud, ice or snow.
See “Rocking Your Vehicle” in the
Index.)
To
turn the system off, press the button
located above the headlight switch. The
“ASR
OFF’ light will come on and stay
on. If the ASR system is limiting wheel
spin when you press the button, the
system won’t turn off right away. It will
wait until there’s no longer a current
need
to limit wheel spin.
You can turn the system back on at any
time by pressing the button again. The
“ASR
OFF’ light should go off.
Braking in Emergencies
Use your anti-lock braking system when
you need to. With anti-lock, you can steer
and brakG at the same time. In many
emergencies, steering can help you more
than even the very best braking.
Steering
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Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because
the engine stops or the system is not
functioning, you can steer but it will take
much more effort.
Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
It’s important to take curves at a
reasonable speed.
A lot
of the “driver lost control” accidents
mentioned
on the news happen on curves.
Here’s why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each
of
us is subject to the same laws of physics
when driving on curves. The traction of
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You may find sometime that your right
wheels have dropped off the edge of a
road onto the shoulder (A) while you’re
driving.
If the level of the shoulder is only slight11
below the pavement, recovery should be
fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and
then,
if there is nothing in the way, steer
so that your vehicle straddles the edge of
the pavement.
You can turn the steering
wheel up to
1/4 turn (B) until the right
front tire contacts the pavement edge.
Then turn your steering wheel to
go
straight down the roadway.
Passing
fhe driver of a vehicle about to pass
mother on a two-lane highway waits for
ust the right moment, accelerates, moves
tround the vehicle ahead, then goes back
.nto the right lane again.
A simple
naneuver?
Vot necessarily! Passing another vehicle
In a two-lane highway is a potentially
langerous move, since the passing
fehicle occupies the same lane as
Incoming traffic for several seconds. A
niscalculation, an error in judgment, or
brief surrender to frustration or anger
:an suddenly put the passing driver face
:o face with the worst of all traffic
lccidents
- the head-on collision.
So here are some tips for passing:
“Drive ahead.” Look down the road,
to the sides, and
to crossroads for
situations that might affect your
passing patterns. If you have any
doubt whatsoever about making a
successful pass, wait for a better time.
Watch for traffic signs, pavement
markings, and lines. If you can see a
sign up ahead that might indicate a
turn or an intersection, delay your
pass. A broken center line usually indicates
it’s all right to pass
(providing the road ahead
is clear).
Never cross a solid line on your side
of the lane or a double solid line, even
if the road seems empty of
approaching traffic.
Do not get too close to the vehicle you
want to pass while you’re awaiting an
opportunity. For one thing, following
too closely reduces your area of
vision, especially if you’re following
a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have
adequate space if the vehicle ahead
suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a
reasonable distance.
When it looks like a chance to pass
is coming up, start to accelerate but
stay in the right lane and don’t get too
close. Time your move
so you will be
increasing speed as the time comes to
move into the other lane. If the way is
clear to pass, you will have a “running
start” that more than makes up for the
distance you would lose by dropping
back. And if something happens to
cause you to cancel your pass, you
need only slow down and drop back
again and wait for another
opportunity.

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If other cars are lined up to pass a
slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take
care that someone isn’t trying to pass
you as you pull out to pass the slow
vehicle. Remember to glance over
your shoulder and check the blind
spot.
Check your mirrors, glance over your
shoulder, and start your left lane
change signal before moving out of
the right lane to pass. When you are
far enough ahead
of the passed vehicle
to see its front
in your inside mirror,
activate your right lane change signal
and move back into the right lane.
(Remember that your right outside
mirror is convex. The vehicle you just
passed may seem to be farther away
from you than it really is.)
Try not to pass more than one vehicle
at a time on two-lane roads.
Reconsider before passing the next vehicle.
Don’t overtake a slowly moving
vehicle too rapidly. Even though the
brake lights are not flashing, it may be
slowing down or starting
to turn.
If you’re being passed, make it easy
for the following driver to get ahead
of you. Perhaps you can ease a little
to the right.
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Loss of Control
Let’s review what driving experts say
about what happens when the three
control systems (brakes, steering and
acceleration) don’t have enough friction
where the tires meet the road to do what
the driver has asked.
In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep
trying to steer and constantly seek an
escape route or area of less danger.
Skidding
In a skid, a driver can lose control of the
vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most
skids by taking reasonable care suited to
existing conditions, and by not
“overdriving” those conditions. But skids
are always possible.
The three types of skids correspond to
your Corvette’s three control systems.
In the braking skid your wheels aren’t
rolling. In the steering or cornering skid,
too much speed or steering in a curve
causes tires to slip and lose cornering
force. And in the acceleration skid too
much throttle causes the driving wheels
to spin.
A cornering skid
is best handled by
easing your foot
off the accelerator pedal. Remember: Any
ASR system helps avoid
only the acceleration skid. If your ASR
system is
off, then an acceleration skid is
also best handled by easing your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your
foot
off the accelerator pedal and quickly
steer the way you want the vehicle to go.
If you start steering quickly enough, your
vehicle may straighten out. Always be
ready for a second skid if it occurs.
Of course, traction is reduced when water,
snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on
the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow
down and adjust your driving to these
conditions. It is important to slow down
on slippery surfaces because stopping
distance will be longer and vehicle
control more limited.