display CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2003 5.G User Guide

Battery Run-Down Protection
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 timeout
after about 15 minutes. To reset it, all of the above
lamps must be turned off or the ignition key must be
in ON.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
{CAUTION:
If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in
your ®eld of view, it may take you more time to
see things you need to see when it's dark
outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim
and placed low in your ®eld of view.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Head-Up Display
(HUD), you can see some of the driver information that
appears on your instrument panel cluster.The information may be displayed in English or metric
units and appears as an image focused out toward
the front of your vehicle. The HUD consists of the
following information:
·Speedometer
·Turn Signal Indicators
·High-Beam Indicator Symbol
·Tachometer
·Oil, Temperature and Fuel Gages
·Shift Light (Performance SHIFT Light)
This light is used for performance driving to indicate
that the vehicle's best performance level has
been reached to shift the transmission into the next
higher gear. The SHIFT light will display at an
engine speed of about 5,750 rpm (6,250 rpm on
Z06), just prior to reaching the engine fuel
cut-off mode.
·Check Gages Icon
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There are ®ve HUD selections that you can choose to
view in the HUD display. By pressing and holding
the PAGE button, you can scroll through these pages in
the following order:
·Speed Only
·Speed and Gage
·Speed, Tachometer and Gage
·Speed and Tachometer
·Tachometer Only
When you have chosen the desired HUD display,
release the PAGE button.
Gages can be scrolled through by tapping the PAGE
button (only when a gage is displayed). The gages
shown are the following:
·Oil Pressure
·Coolant Temperature
·Fuel LevelThe selections that you choose will remain in the HUD
display until they are changed.
Be sure to continue scanning your displays, controls
and driving environment just as you would in a vehicle
without HUD. If you never look at your instrument
panel cluster, you may not see something important,
such as a warning light. Under important warning
conditions, the CHECK GAGES icon will illuminate in
the HUD. View your Driver Information Center (DIC) for
more information.
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The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering
wheel.To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly, do the
following:
1. Start your engine and slide the HUD dimmer control
all the way up.
The brightness of the HUD image is determined by
the light conditions in the direction your vehicle
is facing and where you have the HUD dimmer
control set. If you are facing a dark object or
a heavily shaded area, your HUD may anticipate
that you are entering a dark area and may begin
to dim.
It is possible for sunlight to enter the HUD causing
all of the graphics to light up. The display will
return to normal when the sunlight is no longer
entering the HUD.
2. Adjust the seat to a comfortable driving position. If
you change your seat position later, you may have
to re-adjust your HUD.
3. Press the top or bottom of the DISPLAY switch to
center the HUD image in your view.
The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down,
not side-to-side.
4. Slide the dimmer control downward until the HUD
image is no brighter than necessary.
To turn HUD off, slide the switch to OFF.
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Climate Controls
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System
With this system you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation for your vehicle.When your vehicle is ®rst started, the display will show
the driver's temperature setting, the fan speed and
the air delivery for approximately ®ve seconds; then it
will show the outside temperature.
The digital display will show readings in Fahrenheit or
Celsius by pressing the E/M (English/metric) button
on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic):Press the AUTO button to place
the entire system in the automatic mode. When
automatic operation is active, the system will
automatically control the inside temperature, the air
delivery mode and the fan speed.
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After a ®ve-second display of the current settings, only
the word AUTO and the outside temperature will be
shown on the digital display unless the system is set to
full cold 60ÉF (16ÉC) or full hot 90ÉF (32ÉC), then the
word AUTO will not display. The system will operate to
achieve your comfort set temperature as quickly as
possible. The AUTO control system works best with the
windows up and the removable roof installed or the
convertible top up.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting
between 60ÉF (16ÉC) or full hot 90ÉF (32ÉC).
Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature
setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any
faster. If you set the system at the coldest or
warmest temperature setting, the system will remain
in manual mode at that temperature and it will not
go into automatic mode.
In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan
speeds at avoid blowing cold air into your vehicle
until warmer air is available. The system will
start out blowing air at the ¯oor but may change
modes automatically as the vehicle warms up
to maintain the chosen temperature setting. The
length of time needed for warm up will depend on
the outside temperature and the length of time
that has elapsed since your vehicle was last driven.3. Wait for the system to regulate. This may take from
10 to 30 minutes. Then adjust the temperature, if
necessary.
Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of
the instrument panel, near the windshield. For more
information on the solar sensor, see ªSolar Sensorº later
in this section.
Manual Operation
OFF:Press this button to turn off the climate control
system. This is the only setting that fully shuts off
the fan. The digital display will show only the outside
temperature. You can still adjust the driver's set
temperature, the passenger temperature offset and the
air intake mode while in OFF.
MODE:Press this button to manually lock in the current
air delivery setting and to stop the automatic mode
control. Pressing the MODE button will delete AUTO
from the digital display and the mode graphics will
be shown. To change the setting, press the MODE
button again. The AUTO button must be pressed
to return to the automatic mode selection.
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To change the current mode, select one of the following:
H(Vent):This mode directs most of the air to the
instrument panel outlets, with a very small amount of air
directed to the ¯oor outlets.
%(Bi-Level):This mode directs approximately half of
the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then
directs most of the remaining air to the ¯oor outlets.
Some air may be directed toward the windshield. Cooler
air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to
the ¯oor outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to the
¯oor outlets with some air directed to the outboard
outlets (for the side windows) and some air directed to
the windshield.
The MODE button can also be used to select the defog
mode. Information on defogging and defrosting can
be found later in this section.
9(Fan):Press the button with the fan symbol to
manually increase or decrease the fan speed. Keep
pressing the up or down arrow on this switch until the
desired fan speed appears on the display.Pressing the arrows will delete AUTO from the digital
display. The fan graphics with the fan speed bars will be
shown. To increase the fan speed so that more air
¯ows into the vehicle, press the up arrow on the
fan switch. To decrease the fan speed and air¯ow,
press the down arrow. The AUTO button must be
pressed to return to the automatic fan control.
:(Outside Air):Press this button to turn the
outside air mode on or off. When this mode is on,
outside air will circulate throughout your vehicle. When
the button is pressed, an indicator light in the button
will come on to let you know that it is activated.
The outside air mode can be used with all modes, but
cannot be used with the recirculation mode.
When in the AUTO mode, the system automatically
selects outside air instead of recirculation, as required,
to control the temperature in the vehicle. By pressing
outside air, the system will lock into the outside air
mode. Any adjustment to the air intake must then be
made manually. Outside air should be used when trying
to defrost or defog windows to help reduce moisture
inside of the vehicle.
If you are in city traffic, your vehicle is stopped and
idling, or the weather is hot, the system may switch from
the outside air mode to the recirculation mode. To
prevent the air inside of your vehicle from becoming
stale, be sure to return to the outside air mode
periodically.
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?(Recirculation):This mode keeps outside air
from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent
outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or
to help cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly.
Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off.
When the button is pressed, an indicator light will
come on. The air-conditioning compressor also comes
on. The recirculation mode cannot be used with the
outside air mode.
When in the AUTO mode, the system automatically
selects recirculation to cool the vehicle's temperature.
By pressing this button, the system will lock into
recirculation mode. Any adjustment to the air intake
must then be made manually. Recirculation is not
available when using the defrost or defog mode because
outside air is needed to reduce moisture inside of the
vehicle.
Operating the system in the recirculation mode may
cause fogging of the vehicle's windows when the
weather is cold and damp. To clear the fog, switch the
system to either the defog or defrost mode and
increase the fan speed. To avoid re-fogging of the
windows, operate the system in the outside air mode.
Temperature Control:The DRIVER knob changes the
temperature on the driver's and passenger's side of
the vehicle. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to manually increase or decrease the temperature
inside your vehicle. Whenever you turn this knob, thetemperature will be displayed for approximately ®ve
seconds along with the current fan speed and air
delivery mode.
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 clockwise for
warmer air on the passenger's side or counterclockwise
for cooler air. If the driver-set temperature is set at
full cold 60ÉF (16ÉC) or full hot 90ÉF (32ÉC), turning the
PASSENGER knob has no effect because the system
is locked at a maximum setting.
#A/C (Air Conditioning):Press this button to
override the automatic system and turn the
air-conditioning system on or off. When A/C is pressed,
an indicator light in the button will come on to let you
know that the air conditioning is activated. When
in AUTO, the air-conditioning compressor will come on
automatically, as necessary.
Air conditioning does not operate at temperatures below
approximately 35ÉF to 40ÉF (2ÉC to 4ÉC). The air
conditioning cannot be turned off in defrost and defog,
as it helps to remove moisture from the vehicle. It
also helps to keep the windows clear.
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You may notice a slight change in engine performance
when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and
turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed
to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while
still maintaining the selected temperature.
On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air
escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time
it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps
the system to operate more efficiently.
For quick cool down on hot days, do the following:
1. Select the vent mode.
2. Select recirculate mode.
3. Select the A/C.
4. Select the coolest temperature.
5. Select the highest fan speed.
Using these settings together for long periods of time
may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too
dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in
your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off.
The air-conditioning system removes moisture from
the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of
water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or
after turning off the engine. This is normal.Sensors
The solar sensor on your vehicle monitors the solar
radiation and uses the information to maintain the
selected temperature when operating in AUTO mode by
initiating needed adjustments to the temperature, the
fan speed and the air delivery system. The system may
also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing
the sun. The recirculation mode will also be activated, as
necessary. Do not cover the solar sensor located on
the top right side of the instrument panel near the
windshield or the system will not work properly.
There is also a sensor located behind the front bumper.
This sensor reads the outside air temperature and
helps to maintain the temperature inside the vehicle.
Any cover on the front of the vehicle could give a false
reading in the temperature.
If the outside temperature goes up, the displayed
temperature will not change until:
·The vehicle's speed is above 16 mph (26 km/h) for
one and a half minutes.
·The vehicle's speed is above 45 mph (72 km/h) for
one minute.
These delays prevent false readings. If the temperature
goes down, the 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.
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There is also an inside temperature sensor located to
the 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.
Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity
(moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This
can be minimized if the climate control system is
used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost
from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear
the windows of fog or moisture and warm the
passengers. Use FRONT to remove fog or frost from
the windshield more quickly.
Press the MODE button until the defog mode appears
on the display.
-(Defog):This mode directs the air equally between
the windshield and the ¯oor outlets with a small
amount to the side window outlets. When you select this
mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the
air-conditioning compressor unless the outside
temperature is at or below freezing. An indicator light in
the A/C button will come on to let you know that the
air-conditioning compressor is activated. The
recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the
defog mode.
1FRONT:Pressing this button directs most of the
air to the windshield, with a small amount directed to the
side window outlets. The light on the button will come
on and the digital display will show the defrost mode
symbol and fan speed when the front defrost mode is
being used. In this mode, the system will automatically
turn off the recirculation and run the air-conditioning
compressor, unless the outside temperature is at
or below freezing. An indicator light in the A/C button
will come on to let you know that the air-conditioning
compressor is activated. Recirculation cannot be
selected while in the defrost mode. Pressing this button
again will return the system to the last operating
mode and the air intake mode will be in outside air.
If the system is in FRONT defrost when you shut the
engine off, it will restart in FRONT defrost unless
the engine is off for longer than 40 minutes. If the engine
is off longer than 40 minutes, the system will restart in
the operating mode that was set prior to FRONT defrost
and the air intake mode will be in outside air. Do not
drive until all windows are clear.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog or frost from the rear window.
The rear window defogger will only work when the
engine is running.
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Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in either
miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).
There is only one scale for mph and km/h. When you
press the E/M (English/metric) button on the Driver
Information Center (DIC), the cluster will calculate the
proper speed and move the needle to the correct
position. Either the MPH or the km/h telltale will
illuminate, depending on which measurement you
choose.
To read the odometer with the ignition off, turn on the
parking lamps.
You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a
new odometer installed. The mileage total of the
new odometer will be set to the original miles
(kilometers) of the old odometer. See your dealer if the
odometer must be replaced in your vehicle.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands
of revolutions per minute (rpm).
Fuel will shut off at about 6200 rpm (6500 rpm for Z06).
If you continue to drive your vehicle at the fuel shut
off rpm, you could damage your engine. Be sure
to operate your vehicle below the fuel shut off rpm or
reduce your rpm quickly when the fuel shuts off.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will
come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten
their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is
already buckled.
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay on
until the driver's belt is
buckled.
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