ECO mode CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2002 5.G User Guide

3-11 Air Conditioning
On very hot days, the vehicle will cool down more
quickly and economically if you open the windows
long enough to let hot inside air escape. Then keep the
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 the 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 the
vehicle when it is idling or after it has been turned off.
This is normal.
Heating
The heater works best if you keep the windows closed.
Maximum heating will occur when airflow direction is
in the lower mode and the temperature control knob
(on a manual climate control system) is all the way in
the red area. These settings will be selected by the
automatic electronic dual climate control system if
operating in AUTO when maximum heating is required.
The bi
-level setting is designed for use on sunny days
when the air is only moderately warm or cool. On days
like these, the sun may adequately warm your upper
body, but your lower body may not be warm enough.
The bi
-level setting will direct cooler airflow to your
upper body and warmer air to the floor area.
If you have the optional engine coolant heater and use it
during cold weather 0
F (
-18
C) or lower, the heating
system will provide heat more quickly because the
coolant is already warmed. See ªEngine Coolant Heaterº
in the Index.

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SEEK: Press the right or left arrow to go to the next
or previous station. The radio will seek to stations with
a strong signal only. The sound will mute while seeking.
To scan stations, press one of the SEEK arrows for
two seconds. SCAN will appear in the display. The radio
will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to
the next station. Press SEEK again to stop scanning.
The radio will scan to stations with a strong signal only.
The sound will mute while scanning.
P.SCAN (Preset Scan): Press this button to scan preset
stations. The radio will go to the first preset station, play
for a few seconds and flash the stations frequency, then
go on to the next preset station. 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 preset scan mode. The channel number
(P1 through P6) will appear momentarily just before the
frequency is displayed. In FM mode, this function will
scan through both FM1 and FM2 preset stations and
FM1 or FM2 will appear on the display. The radio will
scan preset stations with a strong signal only. The sound
will mute while scanning.Setting Preset Stations
The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to
your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations
(six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the
following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM FM to select AM, FM1 or FM2.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press AUTO TONE to select the equalization that
best suits the type of station selected.
5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons.
The sound will mute. When it returns, release the
pushbutton. Whenever you press that numbered
pushbutton, the station you set will return and the
AUTO TONE equalization that you selected will
also be automatically selected for that button.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

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SEEK: Press the right or left arrow to go to
the next or previous station. The radio will seek to
stations with a strong signal only. The sound will mute
while seeking.
To scan stations, press one of the SEEK arrows for
two seconds, and SCAN will appear on the display.
The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds,
then go on to the next station. Press one of the SEEK
arrows again to stop scanning. The radio will scan to
stations with a strong signal only. The sound will mute
while scanning.
P.SCAN (Preset 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 preset stations stored on your pushbuttons, play for
a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station.
The AUTO TONE setting stored for that pushbutton
will be automatically chosen. Press this button or one
of the pushbuttons again to stop scanning. P.SCAN
will be displayed whenever the tuner is in this mode.
The channel number (P1
-P6) will appear momentarily
just before the frequency is displayed. In FM mode,
this function will scan through both FM1 and FM2 preset
stations and FM1 or FM2 will appear on the display.
The radio will scan preset stations with a strong signal
only. The sound will mute while scanning.Setting Preset Stations
The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your
favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM,
six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM FM to select AM, FM1 or FM2.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press AUTO TONE to select the equalization that
best suits the type of station selected.
5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons.
The sound will mute. When it returns, release the
pushbutton. Whenever you press that numbered
pushbutton, the station you set will return and the
AUTO TONE equalization that you selected will
also be automatically selected for that pushbutton.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

4-12
The Active Handling System comes on automatically
whenever you start your vehicle. To help maintain
directional control of the vehicle, you should always
leave the system on. You can turn the system off if you
ever need to. If you turn the Active Handling System
off, the Traction Control System will also be turned off.
Adjust your driving accordingly.
To turn the system off, press
the ACTIVE HANDLING
button on the console. You
can turn the system on and
off at any time by pressing
the button. The DIC will
display the appropriate
message when you push
the button.
Competitive Driving Mode
The driver can select the optional handling mode by
pressing the ACTIVE HANDLING button on the
console for more than five seconds. Competitive
Driving mode allows the driver to have full control of
the rear wheels while the Active Handling System
helps steer the vehicle by selective brake application.
The instrument cluster light will not be on. The Traction
Control System will not be operating. Adjust your
driving accordingly.
When you press the ACTIVE HANDLING button
again, or turn the ignition to ACC, the Active
Handling and Traction Control Systems will be on.
The TRAC/ACT HNDLG
-ON message will be
displayed temporarily in the DIC and a chime will
be heard.