ECO mode CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1997 5.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5. Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on
the transmitter simultaneously for
15 seconds.
6. When a transmitter is learned, the DIC will display
FOB LEARNED and then prompt you to learn the
next transmitter.
7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for each additional transmitter.
8. Remove the key from the ignition.
The programming mode will shut
off if
0 You don’t program any transmitters for two minutes.
You take the key out of the ignition.
0 You have programmed three transmitters.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your key fob
transmitter should last about
18 months.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t
work at the normal range in any location. If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it’s probably time to change the battery.
NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to
touch any of the circuitry. Static from your
body transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
This button controls the
brightness of your
instrument panel lights
when your headlamps
or parking lamps are on.
Push and release the button and it will pop out. Turn the
button clockwise (to the right) to brighten the lights or
counter clockwise (to the left) to dim them. The
instrument panel brightness knob has an added
feature called Parade Mode to assist you in seeing
certain instrument panel controls if your headlamps
are on in the daylight. Just before turning the courtesy
lamps on by turning the button all the way to the right,
the radio,
DIC display and heating and air conditioning
controls will come on at their maximum brightness..
This will occur only with the parklamps or
headlamps on.
Courtesy Lamps
When any door or the hatch is opened, the interior
lamps will go on (unless it’s bright outside). The lamps
will stay on for about
30 seconds or until you turn on
the ignition.
You can also turn on the courtesy lamps by turning the
interior brightness control button all the way to the right.
Be sure not to have this knob turned all the way down
with the lights on during the day. Your
DIC may not
be visible.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine DIC Controls and Displays
Turn on the system by turning the ignition to ON. When
you turn on the ignition, the DIC will be in the mode last
displayed when the engine was turned off. Each DIC
button allows you to scroll through a menu. A blank
page ends each menu.
If a problem is detected, a diagnostic message will
appear on the display. Press RESET to acknowledge any
current warning or service messages. The following
pages will show the messages you can see on the DIC
display by pressing the DIC buttons.
1 FUEL
The FUEL button displays average fuel economy and
instantaneous fuel economy calculated for your specific
driving conditions and range.
I AVERAGE 27.0 MPG I \#/ I I INST. 20.4 MPG 1 I I I
t
1 RANGE 220 MI 1
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Press the FUEL button to display average fuel economy,
such as:
0 AVERAGE 20.1 MPG or
0 AVERAGE 5.3 LAO0 km
The average fuel economy is viewed as a long-term
approximation of your overall driving conditions. If you
press
RESET in this mode while you're driving, the
system will begin figuring fuel economy from that point
in time.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Average Speed
Press the TRIP button until the average speed is
displayed, such as:
AVERAGE SPEED 62 MPH or
AVERAGE SPEED 100 km/h
Press reset in this mode to start calculating the average
speed. Press and hold RESET to clear.
Engine Oil Life
Press the TRIP button until the engine oil life is
displayed, such as OIL LIFE REMAIN
89%.
This is an estimate of the engine oil’s remaining useful
life. It will show
99% when the system is reset after
an oil change. It will alert you to change your oil
on
a schedule consistent with your driving conditions.
When the remaining oil life is low, the system will
alert you with a message CHANGE
OIL SOON.
When the oil life is down to zero, you will receive the
message CHANGE OIL NOW. To
reset the OIL LIFE reminder after an oil change:
1. With the ignition on, press the TRIP button so the
OIL LIFE percentage is displayed.
2. Press RESET and hold for two seconds. The word
RESET will appear, then
OIL LIFE 99%.
Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after
each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful
not to reset the
OIL LIFE accidentally at any time other
than when the oil has just been changed. It can’t be reset
accurately until the next oil change.
The DIC does not replace the need to maintain your
vehicle as recommended in the Maintenance Schedule
in this manual. Also, the oil change reminder will not
detect dusty conditions or engine malfunctions that may
affect the oil. If you drive in dusty areas, change your
oil after every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or three months,
whichever occurs first, unless the DIC instructs you to
do
so sooner. Also, the oil change reminder does not
measure how much
oil you have in your engine, so be
sure to check your oil level often. See “Engine Oil” in
the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Automatic Electronic Dual Climate Control System (Option)
Your Corvette may be equipped with a Dual Zone
Electronic Climate Control System. This system can
automatically adjust and control temperature output, fan
speed, air delivery mode, air conditioning operation and
air intake. You can. use the AUTO (automatic) setting or
override the automatic operation with manual control
settings. The control settings will be remembered each
time you turn the ignition
off and restart in the same
settings.
You can use the Memory option to store and
recall your settings. (See “Memory” in the Index.)
Digital Display
The digital display shows readings in Fahrenheit or
Celsius by pressing the
EM button (EnglishlMetric) on
the Driver Information Center (DIC). When you
start the vehicle, the display will show the current fan
speed, air delivery mode and the driver-set temperature
for approximately five seconds and then show the
outside temperature.
When the system is fully in the automatic mode, the
word AUTO will also appear on the display.
If you have
selected
a manual fan speed, then the fan symbol will
appear on the display.
If a manual air delivery mode has
been selected, the delivery mode symbol will appear
on
the display.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Driver Set Temperature Knob
The DRIVER knob changes the temperature on the
driver's side of the vehicle. Turn the knob to the right
to increase the temperature and to the left to decrease
the temperature. Whenever you turn this knob, the
temperature will be displayed for approximately
five seconds along with the current fan speed and
air delivery mode.
When adjusting the temperature, start with a driver-set temperature of
73 "F (23 "C) until you determine your
comfort zone. If you choose
60°F (16"C), the system
will remain at maximum cooling and will not
automatically adjust fan speed or air delivery.
If you
choose
90°F (32"C), the system will remain at
maximum heating and will not automatically adjust fan
speed or air delivery. Choosing either maximum setting
will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster.
Turning
the knob past either maximum setting has no
effect on the operation of the system.
Passenger Temperature Offset
The PASSENGER knob changes the temperature on the
passenger's side of the vehicle. When the knob is in the
12 o'clock position, the passenger's temperature is the
same as the driver's. Turn the knob to the right for
warmer air on the passenger's side, to the left for cooler
air. If the driver set temperature is set at
60°F (16" C) or
90°F (32°C)' turning the passenger knob has no effect
because the system is locked at a maximum setting.
Automatic Operation
Press the AUTO button to place the entire system in
the automatic mode. After a five second display of
the current settings, only the word AUTO and the
outside temperature will be shown on the digital display.
The system will operate to achieve your comfort set
temperature as quickly as possible. If you have set the
driver temperature at
60°F (16°C) or 90°F (32"C), the
system will not operate automatically until a different
temperature is selected. The AUTO control system
works best with the windows up and the removable
roof installed.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A Typical Cold Weather Example:
Your vehicle has been parked outside ~ver~~ight in
cold weather (below 32 OF/ 0" C) and you have set
the driver temperature at 73 OF (23
"C) and have selected
the AUTO mode. The system will automatically adjust
the temperature output to maximum heating. The fan
will start at a low speed. This
is to avoid blowing cold
air into the vehicle. The length of the delay depends
on the amount of time since the engine was last started,
the outside temperature and the engine coolant
temperature. As the coolant warms up, the fan speed
will gradually increase. Air will flow to the floor with
some air to the windshield to prevent fogging under
most normal conditions.
As the interior
of the vehicle warms up to your comfort
set temperature, the fan speed will decrease and the
temperature output may become cooler. If the interior
temperature continues to warm up due to heating from
the sun or outside temperature increases, the system
may switch to other air delivery modes (typically
DEFOG or BI-LEVEL).
A vpical Hot Weather Example:
Your vehicle has Seen parked outside all day in hot
weather (above
70 OF/ 2 1 O C) and you have set the
driver temperature at
73 "F (23 O C) and have selected
the AUTO mode. The system will automatically adjust
the temperature output to maximum cooling. The blower
will start at a low speed momentarily to push the hot
air to the floor of the vehicle and then
go to a higher
blower speed with cold airflow out of the instrument
panel outlets. A small amount of airflow will continue
through the lower ducts to cool the floor area.
The air intake may start in the recirculated mode for
maximum cooling performance. As the interior of the
vehicle cools down to your comfort set temperature,
the fan speed will decrease and the temperature output
may become warmer. The air intake may shift from
recirculation to fresh air mode.
If the interior continues
to cool due to a decrease in the amount
of heat the
vehicle is absorbing from the sun or a decrease in the
outside temperature, the system could switch to other air
delivery modes (typically BI-LEVEL or DEFOG).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Outside Air Temperature Sensor
This sensor is located in the air intake under the front
bumper of the vehicle. Information from this sensor
is used for the outside air temperature readings
shown on the digital display for the automatic
climate control system.
If the outside temperature goes up, the displayed
temperature will not change until:
0 The vehicle’s speed is above 20 mph (32 km/h)
for one and a half minutes.
The vehicle’s speed is above 45 mph (72 km/h)
for one minute.
These delays help prevent false readings.
If the
temperature goes down, the outside temperature
display is updated immediately.
If your vehicle has been turned off for more than three
hours, the current outside temperature will be shown
when you start the vehicle.
If it has been turned off for
less than three hours, the temperature will be recalled
from the previous vehicle operation.
Inside Temperature Sensor
This sensor is located just left of the ignition switch.
The automatic climate control system uses this sensor
to receive information
so if you block or cover it, the
system will not function properly.
Air Conditioning
On very hot days, your vehicle will cool down more
quickly and economically if you open the windows
long enough to let hot inside air escape. Then keep your
windows closed in order to allow the air conditioning
to work best. Maximum cooling will occur when the
RECIRCULATE setting is operating, airflow direction is
in the upper mode, and the temperature control knob (on
a manual climate control system) is turned all the way to
the blue area. These settings will be selected by the
Automatic Electronic Dual Climate Control System if
operating in AUTO when maximum cooling is required.
When the
air conditioning is on, you may sometimes
notice slight changes in your vehicle’s engine
performance and power. This is normal. The system
is
designed to help fuel economy while maintaining the
desired cooling level.
The
air conditioning removes moisture from the air, so you
may notice water dripping from under your vehicle when
it is idling or after it has been turned
off. This is normal.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two
seconds until SCAN appears
on the display. SCAN
allows you to listen to each station for a few seconds.
The radio will go to a station, stop for a few seconds,
then go on to the next station. Press SEEK again to stop
scanning. The sound will mute while scanning.
PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let
you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to
18 stations (six AM, six FMl and six FM2). Just:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Turn the radio on.
Press AM-FM to select the band.
Tune in the desired station.
Press AUTO TONE to select the equalization that
best suits the type of station selected.
Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons. The
sound will mute. When it returns, release the button.
Whenever you press that numbered button, the
station you
set will return and the AUTO TONE
equalization that you selected will also be
automatically selected for that button.
Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
P.SCAN: Press this button to listen to each of your
favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons for
a few
seconds. The radio will scan through each
of the stations stored
on your pushbuttons, except those stations with
weak reception. The AUTO TONE setting stored for
that pushbutton will be automatically chosen. Press
P.SCAN or one of the pushbuttons again to stop
scanning. P.SCAN will be displayed whenever the tuner
is in the P.SCAN mode. The channel number (PI-P6)
will appear momentarily just before the frequency is
displayed. In FM mode, this function will scan through
both FM
1 and FM2 preset stations and FM 1 or FM2 will
appear
on the display.
Setting the Tone
BASS:
Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to the right to increase bass and to the left to
decrease bass. When you use this control, the radio’s
AUTO TONE setting will switch to manual and the
AUTO TONE display will go blank.
TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to the right to increase treble and
to the left to
decrease treble. When
you use this control, the radio’s
AUTO TONE setting will switch to manual and the
AUTO TONE display will
go blank. If a station is weak
or noisy,
you may want to decrease the treble.
Push these knobs back into their stored positions when
you’re
not using them.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine P.SCAN: Press this button to listen to each of your
favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons for a few
seconds. The radio will scan through each of the stations
stored on your pushbuttons, except those stations with
weak reception. The AUTO TONE setting stored for
that pushbutton will be automatically chosen. Press
P.SCAN or one of the pushbuttons again to stop
scanning. P.SCAN will be displayed whenever the tuner
is in the P.SCAN mode.
In FM mode, this function will
scan through both
FMl and FM2 preset stations and
FM1 or FM2 will appear on the display.
Setting the Tone
BASS:
Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to the right to increase bass and to the left to
decrease bass. When you use this control, the radio’s
AUTO TONE setting will switch to manual and the
AUTO TONE display will go blank.
TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob
to the right to increase treble and to the left to
decrease treble. When you use this control, the radio’s
AUTO TONE setting will switch to manual and the
AUTO TONE display will
go blank. If a station is
weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
Push these knobs back into their stored positions when
you’re not using them.
AUTO TONE: This feature allows you to choose
preset bass and treble equalization settings designed
for country/western, classical, news, rock, pop and jazz
stations. C/W will appear on the display when you first
press AUTO TONE. Each time you press it, another
setting will appear on the display. Press it again after
JAZZ appears and the AUTO TONE display will go
blank. Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB
knobs. Also, if you use the BASS and TREB knobs,
control will return to them and the AUTO TONE
display will go blank.
Adjusting the Speakers
BAL:
Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to the right for the right speakers and to the left for
the left speakers. The middle position balances the
sound between
the speakers.
FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to the right to adjust the sound to the front
speakers and to the left for the rear speakers. The middle
position balances the sound between the speakers.
Push these knobs back into their stored positions when
you’re not using them.
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