turn signal CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1997 5.G Owners Manual

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These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD BATTERY
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BATTERY
L
These symbols are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
n
UNLOCK w
FASTEN
SEAT
BELTS
These symbols
have to do with
your lamps:
SIGNALS e
TURN
RUNNING
* . 0
DAYTIME -0
LAMPS ***
FOG LAMPS $0
These symbols are on some
of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT
TEMP
-
CHARGING I-1
BATTERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(0)
ENGINE OIL w,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(a)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols you may see:
FUSE -%-
LIGHTER m
HORN )a(
SPEAKER
b
FUEL B

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Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Corvette, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything
is working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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Door
Locks
Memory (Option)
Remote Function Actuation System
Remote Hatch Release
Theft
Universal Theft-Deterrent System
PASS-Key@
New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Switch Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)
Automatic Transmission Operation
Manual Transmission Operation
Parking Brake
Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission Models Only)
Shifting Out
of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission)
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2-90 Parking
Over Things That Bum
Engine Exhaust
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
(Automatic Transmission)
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Selective Real Time Damping (Option)
Windows
Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Lamps
Interior Lamps
Mirrors Storage Compartments
Floor Mats (Option)
Roof Panel
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Cluster
Warning Lights, Gages and Messages
Driver Information Center (DIC)
DIC Warnings and Messages
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The system has a feature that makes it difficult for you
to lock your keys in your vehicle. If you leave your keys
in the ignition and attempt to lock the doors, the vehicle
will not lock and a chime will sound to remind
you that
the keys are in the ignition. If the door lock is pressed
again, within five seconds the doors will lock and the
keys can be locked in the car. If you leave the keys in
the ignition and move away with the key fob transmitter,
the doors still will not lock. You should notice that the
horn doesn’t sound and return to get your keys out of
the ignition.
The system will allow you
to lock your keys in the
vehicle if you didn’t leave them
in the ignition. You
should, however, be able to use the key fob transmitter
to get them out as long as the passive slide switch is in
the
ON position. After 15 seconds of no motion, the
key fob transmitter shuts down to save the battery.
Wait about
30 seconds, then rock the vehicle. The key
fob transmitter should “wake up” and unlock the doors.
This system can’t guarantee that you will never be
locked out of your vehicle. If the battery is low or
if the
key fob transmitter is in a place where the signal can’t
get to the antenna, it won’t unlock the doors. Always
remember to take your keys with you.
Panic Alarm Button
When you press the special horn button on the key
fob transmitter, your vehicle’s horn will sound. This
panic alarm button will allow you to attract attention,
if needed.
If the horn alarm sounds, there are three ways to turn
it off:
Push the panic alarm button on the key
fob transmitter again.
Wait 90 seconds, and the horn will turn off by
itself or
turn the key to any position in the ignition switch,
except
OFF.
RFA Settings
You can adjust the settings on the system through the
Driver Information Center (DIC). You can have just the
driver’s or both door locks passively unlock, change the
type of alarm used by the theft-deterrent, or have lamps
come on when you approach the vehicle. See “Driver
Information Center Controls and Displays’’ in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel.
You can also raise it to the highest level to give your
legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever toward you. Move the steering wheel to a
comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the
wheel into place.
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
The multifunction lever on the left side of the steering
column includes:
0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Control
0 Headlamp HighLow-Beam Changer
0 Cruise Control
0 Headlamps Switch
0 Flash-to-Pass
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The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow
you to signal a turn
or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the multifunction lever all the
way up or down. When the turn
is finished, the lever
will return automatically.
A chime will remind you if you leave your turn signal
on for more than
3/4 of a mile (1.2 km) of driving.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it.
As
you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash
faster than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don’t go
on at all when you
signal a turn, check the fuses and check for burned-out
bulbs. (See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index.)
A green arrow on the
instrument cluster will
flash in the direction of
the turn or lane change.
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To change the headlamps
from low beam to high or
high to low, push the turn
signal lever all the way
forward. When the high
beams are on, this light on
the instrument panel also
will be on. To change the
headlamps from high to
low, pull the lever rearward.
Flash-To-Pass
Momentarily pull the turn signal lever toward you.
The high-beam indicator will flash to indicate to the
other driver that you intend to pass. If the low-beam
headlamps are off and you have the optional fog lamps
on, the fog lamps will flash.
Windshield Wipers
You can control the windshield wipers by moving the
lever with the wiper symbol on it. This lever
is located
on the right side of your steering column.
For a single wiping cycle, push the lever down to MIST.
Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The
wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more
cycles, hold the lever on MIST longer.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using
cruise control:
Push in the button at the end of the lever until you
reach the lower speed you want, then release it.
The DIC will display the cruise set speed.
To slow down in very small amounts, push the
button for less than half a second. Each time you
do this, you’ll go
1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
The DIC will display the cruise set speed.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow
down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon
your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to
a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course,
applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many
drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use
cruise control on steep hills.
Getting Out of Cruise Control
There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch
Move the cruise switch to OFF.
pedal, if you have a manual transmission vehicle; or
The DIC will display the message “CRUISE
DISENGAGED.’’
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory is erased.
Exterior Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your front turn signal
come on when:
0 the ignition is on,
the headlamp switch is off and
the parking brake is released. lamps
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When the DRL are on, only your front turn signal lamps
will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps
will not be on.
When you turn on your headlamps, your front turn
signal lamps (DRL) will go out. The other lamps that
come on with your headlamps will also come on.
On vehicles built for Canada, when it’s dark enough
outside, your front turn signal lamps will automatically
go out and your headlamps will come
on. The other
lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come
on. When it’s bright enough outside, the headlamps
will go off, and your front turn signal lamps (DRL)
will come ,on.
Also on Canadian vehicles, there is a light sensor in the
defroster grille, at the base of the windshield and the
instrument panel. This sensor makes the DRL work
automatically, so be sure it isn’t covered.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
Fog Lamps (Option)
Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty
conditions. Your parking lamps or low-beam headlamps
must be on or your fog lamps won’t work.
To turn the fog lamps on, push the button located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering column.
A
light on the button will come on when the fog lamps
are on. Push the button again to turn the fog lamps off.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A. Turn SignalNultifunction Lever
B. Driver Information Center (DIC)
C. Instrument Panel Cluster
D. Windshield WiperNVasher Lever
E. DIC Buttons
F. Hazard Warning Flasher Button
G. Center Air Vent
H. Audio System
I. Comfort Controls
J. Fog Lamp Button (Option)
K. Remote Hatch Release Button
L. Ignition Switch
M. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown)
N. Traction Control System (TCS) Switch
0. Selective Real Time Damping (Option)
P. Instrument Panel Cupholder
Q. Ashtray & Cigarette Lighter
R. Remote Fuel Door Release Button
S. Parking Brake
T. Glove Box
U. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
V. Power Accessory Outlet
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Alarm
Press the OPTIONS button until ALARM appears on
the display, then use the RESET button to page through
the following selections:
ALARM HORN
0 ALARM HORN & LIGHTS
If you choose ALARM HORN, the horn will sound
during an alarm. If you choose ALARM HORN
&
LIGHTS, the horn will sound and the exterior lights
will flash during an alarm.
Passive Unlock
Press the OPTIONS button until PASSIVE UNLOCK
appears on the display, then
use the RESET button to
page through the following selections:
PASSIVE UNLOCK- DRIVER
PASSIVE UNLOCK- BOTH
If you choose the PASSIVE UNLOCK- DRIVER, only
the driver’s door lock will be programmed to passively
unlock. The driver’s door will passively unlock when
you approach the vehicle with the key fob transmitter
slider switch set to
ON.
If you choose PASSIVE UNLOCK- BOTH, the driver
and passenger’s door locks will be programmed to
passively unlock. The driver and passenger doors will
passively unlock when you approach the vehicle with
the key fob transmitter slider switch set to ON.
See “Remote Function Actuation (WA)” in the Index
for more information.
Approach Lights
Press the OPTIONS button until APPROACH LIGHTS
appears on the display, then use the RESET button to
page through the following choices:
APPROACH LIGHTS ON
0 APPROACH LIGHTS OFF
If you choose APPROACH LIGHTS ON, the fog lamps,
front turn signal, rear back-up and courtesy lamps will
come on for
30 seconds as you approach the vehicle
with the key fob transmitter. This will occur only when
it is dark outside.
APPROACH LIGHTS OFF turns
off this option.
See “Remote Function Actuation System” in the Index
for more information.
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