headlamp CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1999 5.G Owners Manual

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In 1963, Corvette hit the road with an eye-catching new
look
-- the Sting Ray coupe. An instant success, the
now
-classic Sting Ray featured concealed headlamps
and a unique split rear window. The split window would
only be offered in 1963, making this model among the
most prized Corvettes ever built.
Restyled inside and out for 1968, this 'Vette sported a
lean and hungry shape, creating a sense of motion even
when standing still. And for the first time, Corvette
offered removable roof panels.

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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
The electrical cord is attached to the generator
bracket assembly, between the generator and the
windshield washer fluid tank.With headlamps closed,
route the cord in the opening between the left hand
headlamp door and the fender panel. Do not pinch
the cord when closing the hood.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110
-volt AC outlet.
CAUTION:
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong
kind of extension cord could overheat and cause
a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the
cord into a properly grounded three
-prong
11 0
-volt AC outlet. If the cord won't reach, use a
heavy
-duty three-prong extension cord rated for
at least 15 amps.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and
store the cord as it was before to keep it away
from moving engine parts. If you don't, it could
be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your dealer in the area where you'll be parking your
vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that
particular area.

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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever on the left-hand side of the
steering column includes your:

Turn Signal and Lane Change Control

Headlamp High/Low
-Beam Changer

Cruise Control

Headlamps Switch

Flash
-to-Pass
Turn and Lane Change Signals
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.
An arrow on the instrument
cluster will flash in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
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 ªFuses and Circuit Breakersº in the Index.)

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Turn Signal on Chime
A chime will remind you if you leave the turn signal on
for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km) of driving.
If you need to leave the turn signal on for more than
3/4 mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and then turn it
back on.
Headlamps
The headlamp band on the turn signal/multifunction
lever controls these lamps:

Headlamps

Taillamps

Parking lamps

Sidemarker lamps
Turn the band to this symbol to turn on the
headlamps and other operating lamps.
Turn the band to this symbol to turn on the
parking and other operating lamps except for
the headlamps.
Turn the band to OFF to turn off the lamps.
To read the odometer with the ignition off, turn on the
parking lamps.

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Headlamp Doors
The headlamp doors are designed to open when you turn
the headlamps on, and close when you turn the
headlamps and parking lamps off. If you turn the
headlamps on, then turn the headlamp switch back to
the parking lamps setting, the headlamp doors will
stay open.You can open the doors manually using the knob next to
the headlamp assembly. Turn the knob counterclockwise
until the doors are open.
The headlamp doors should be open when driving in icy
or snowy conditions to prevent the doors from freezing
closed and when washing the vehicle to help clean
the headlamps.
NOTICE:
In order to avoid possible contact of the hood to
the headlamp doors, care should be taken in
raising the hood with the headlamps up, or shut
off the headlamps prior to opening the hood.

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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
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.
Lamps on Reminder
If you turn the ignition off and leave the headlamps or
parking lamps on and open the door, you will hear a
chime reminding you to turn off all lamps.
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 the 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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Exterior Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic
Headlamp Control (Optional)
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.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the
Automatic Headlamp Control (if equipped) work, so be
sure it isn't covered.
The DRL/Automatic Headlamp Control system will
make the front turn signal lamps come on when:

the ignition is on,

the headlamp switch is off and

the parking brake is released.
When the DRL are on, only the front turn signal lamps
will be on. The headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker and
other lamps won't be on. Your instrument panel won't
be lit up either.When it's dark enough outside, the front turn signal
lamps will turn off and the headlamps and parking
lamps will turn on. The other lamps that come on with
the headlamps will also come on.
When it's bright enough outside, the headlamps will go
off and the front turn signal lamps will come on.
To idle the vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking
brake while the ignition is in OFF or LOCK. Then start
the vehicle. The DRL, headlamps and parking lamps
will stay off until you release the parking brake.
The Automatic Headlamp Control feature can be turned
on or off except for vehicles first sold in Canada. See
ªDriver Information Center (DIC)º in the Index to turn
this feature on or off (if equipped with the Automatic
Headlamp Control feature).
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.

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Fog Lamps (Option)
Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty
conditions. Your parking lamps or low
-beam headlamps
must be on or the 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.
Twilight Sentinel (Option)
Twilight Sentinel provides a period of exterior
illumination as you leave the vicinity of the vehicle. The
feature is activated when the headlamps are on due to
the optional Automatic Headlamp Control feature
described previously in this section, and when the
ignition is turned off. Your headlamps will then remain
on until the headlamp switch is moved from OFF to the
parking lamp position or until an illumination period has
elapsed. See ªDriver Information Center (DIC)º in the
Index to select the desired illumination period.
If you turn off the ignition with the headlamp switch in
the parking lamp or headlamp position, the Twilight
Sentinel cycle will not occur.
You can customize the vehicle to activate the Twilight
Sentinel when the ignition is turned off under the
conditions listed previously, or you may choose not to
activate this feature under any conditions. See ªDriver
Information Center (DIC)º in the Index to customize
this feature.

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Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
This knob controls the
brightness of the instrument
panel lights when the
headlamps or parking lamps
are on.
Push and release the knob and it will pop out. Turn the
knob clockwise to brighten the lights or
counterclockwise to dim them.
Parade Mode
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. Before turning the courtesy lamps on by turning
the button all the way clockwise, the radio, Driver
Information Center (DIC) display and heating and air
conditioning controls will come on at their maximum
brightness. This will occur only with the parking lamps or
headlamps on.
Courtesy Lamps
When any door or the hatch/trunk lid 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 knob all the way clockwise.
Be sure not to have this knob turned all the way down
with the lamps on during the day. Your Driver
Information Center (DIC) may not be visible.
Exit and Entry Lighting
With entry lighting, the interior lamps will come on when
entering the vehicle for up to 20 seconds. With exit
lighting, the interior lamps will come on when the key is
turned to OFF or a door is ajar for about 20 seconds.
You can turn exit and entry lighting off by quickly
turning the headlamps on and off or by quickly turning
the courtesy lamp switch on and off.

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Reading Lamps
Your inside rearview mirror includes two reading lamps.
The lamps will go on when a door is opened. When the
doors are closed, each lamp can be turned on
individually by pressing the switch (each lamp has its
own switch).
There is also an interior console flood lamp located
underneath the rearview mirror which comes on with the
headlamps or parking lamps.
Inadvertent Load Control
Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from
draining the battery in case the underhood lamp, vanity
mirror lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps, console or
glove box lamps are accidentally left on. If you leave
any of these lamps on, they will automatically time out
after 15 minutes. To reset it, all of the above lamps must
be turned off or the ignition key must be in ON.
Mirrors
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
An inside rearview mirror is attached above the
windshield. The mirror has pivots so that you can
adjust it.
You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Pull
the tab for night driving to reduce glare. Push the tab for
daytime driving.