cruise control CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2005 6.G Owners Manual

Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-8
Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal).....3-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-9
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-9
Windshield Wipers........................................3-10
Windshield Washer.......................................3-11
Cruise Control..............................................3-11
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-15
Wiper Activated Headlamps............................3-16
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-16
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-16
Fog Lamps..................................................3-17
Twilight Sentinel
®..........................................3-18
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver........................3-19
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-19
Courtesy Lamps...........................................3-19
Entry/Exit Lighting.........................................3-19
Reading Lamps............................................3-19
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-20
Head-Up Display (HUD).................................3-20
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-24
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-25Climate Controls............................................3-25
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-25
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-31
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-31
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-32
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-33
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-34
Tachometer.................................................3-34
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-34
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-35
Airbag Off Light............................................3-36
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-37
One-to-Four Shift Light
(Manual Transmission)...............................3-38
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-38
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-39
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light . . .3-40
Active Handling System Light.........................3-40
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-41
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-42
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-42
Engine Oil Pressure Gage.............................3-46
Security Light...............................................3-47
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-47
Lights On Reminder......................................3-47
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-47
Fuel Gage...................................................3-48
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-1

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlet. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-31.
B. Head-Up Display Controls. SeeHead-Up
Display (HUD) on page 3-20.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8. Cruise
Control. SeeCruise Control on page 3-11. Fog
Lamps. SeeFog Lamps on page 3-17. Headlamp
Controls. SeeExterior Lamps on page 3-15.
D. Driver Information Center (DIC). SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-49.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-33.
F. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 3-10andWindshield Washer
on page 3-11.
G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. SeeDIC
Controls and Displays on page 3-49.
H. Center Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 3-31.
I. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
J. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-78.
K. Climate Controls. SeeDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 3-25.L. Fuel Door Release Button. SeeFilling the Tank on
page 5-7. Hatch/Trunk Release Button. See
“Hatch/Trunk Lid Release” underHatch/Trunk on
page 2-14.
M. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-19.
N. Power Folding Top Switch. SeeConvertible Top
(Manual) on page 2-57orConvertible Top (Power)
on page 2-64.
O. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-21.
P. Heated Seat Controls. SeeHeated Seats on
page 1-4.
Q. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown). SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-25orManual
Transmission Operation on page 2-27.
R. Active Handling Button. SeeActive Handling System
on page 4-10.
S. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlets on page 3-24.
T. Airbag Off Light. SeeAirbag Off Light on page 3-36.
U. Instrument Panel Cupholder. SeeCupholder(s)
on page 2-46.
V. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter. SeeAshtrays and
Cigarette Lighter on page 3-25.
3-5

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane-Change Signals. SeeTurn and
Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal) on page 3-8.
3Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-9.
-Fog Lamps. SeeFog Lamps on page 3-17.
Flash-to-Pass Feature. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 3-9.
ICruise Control. SeeCruise Control on
page 3-11.
PExterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-15.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
(Auto Signal)
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 nished, the lever will
return automatically.
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will ash 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 ash. Release the lever and the
turn signal will automatically ash three times. If
more ashes are desired, continue to hold the lever.
3-8

Windshield Washer
The lever on the right side of the steering column also
controls the windshield washer. There is a button at
the end of the lever. To spray washer uid on the
windshield, press the button and hold it. The washer will
spray until you release the button. The wipers will
continue to clear the window for about six seconds after
the button is released and then stop or return to your
preset speed.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer uid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
If the uid in the windshield washer uid reservoir is
low, the message CHECK WASHER FLUID will appear
on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. It will
take 15 seconds after the bottle is relled for this
message to turn off. For information on the correct
washer uid to use, seeWindshield Washer Fluid on
page 5-33andRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on
page 6-12.
Cruise Control
Your vehicle is equipped with cruise control.
9(Off):This position turns the system off.
R(On):This position activates the system.
+ (Resume/Accelerate):Move the lever to this symbol
to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a
previously set speed.
T(Set):Press this button to set the speed.
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This can really help on long
trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below
about 25 mph (40 km/h).
3-11

Cruise control will not work if your parking brake is set,
or if the master cylinder brake uid level is low.
If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off.
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do
not use your cruise control on winding roads
or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery
roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire
traction can cause needless wheel spinning,
and you could lose control. Do not use cruise
control on slippery roads.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system (if equipped) begins to limit wheel spin,
the cruise control will automatically disengage. See
Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8. When road
conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may
turn cruise control back on.
Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when you
are not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you do not want to.
You could be startled and even lose control.
Keep the cruise control switch off until you
want to use cruise control.
1. Move the cruise control switch to on.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever and
release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
The cruise symbol on the
instrument panel will
illuminate when the cruise
control is engaged.
3-12

Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brake. This, of course,
disengages the cruise control. But you don’t need to
reset it.
Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you
can move the cruise control switch briey from on to
resume/accelerate.
You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and
stay there.
If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate the vehicle
will keep going faster until you release the switch or
apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don’t
hold the switch at resume/accelerate.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher
speed. Press the set button at the end of the lever,
then release the button and the accelerator
pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. If the
accelerator pedal is held longer than 60 seconds,
cruise control will turn off.
Move the cruise switch from on to
resume/accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to
the speed you want, and then release the switch.
To increase your speed in very small amounts,
move the switch briey to resume/accelerate. Each
time you do this, your vehicle will go about
1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
3-13

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control

Press and hold the set button until you reach the
lower speed you want, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, briey press
the set button. Each time you do this, you’ll go
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
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 up steep hills, you may want to step
on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.
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 nd this to be too much trouble and don’t use
cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
To end a cruise control session, step lightly on the
brake pedal. If your vehicle has a manual transmission,
lightly tapping the clutch will also end a cruise control
session.
Stepping on the brake or clutch pedal will end the
current cruise control session only. Move the cruise
control switch to off to turn the system completely off.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your
cruise control set speed memory is erased.
3-14

CLOSE TRUNK TO MOVE TOP:This message will
display and a chime will sound if the trunk is open while
you are trying to operate the convertible top. Make
sure the trunk is closed before operating the convertible
top. SeeConvertible Top (Manual) on page 2-57or
Convertible Top (Power) on page 2-64.
COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE:When the Competitive
Driving mode is selected, this message will be displayed
in the DIC and a short chime will sound. The instrument
panel cluster light will not be on when the Competitive
Driving mode is selected. The Traction Control System
will not be operating while in the Competitive Driving
mode. You should adjust your driving accordingly.
COOLANT OVER TEMPERATURE:You will hear a
chime when this message is displayed. To acknowledge
the warning, press the RESET button. After you press the
RESET button, a message will be displayed and you will
hear a chime every minute until this condition changes. If
you do not press the RESET button, the message will
remain on the digital display until the condition changes.
If the engine coolant exceeds 255°F (124°C), this
message is displayed. If you have been operating your
vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull
off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as
soon as possible. You can monitor the coolant
temperature with the GAGES button on the DIC or the
engine coolant gage on the instrument panel cluster. See
Engine Overheating on page 5-24.CRUISE DISENGAGED:This message will
momentarily appear when you disengage the cruise
control system by stepping on the brake on an automatic
transmission vehicle or the clutch on a manual
transmission vehicle or by turning off the cruise control
switch. SeeCruise Control on page 3-11for more
information.
ENGINE DRAG CONTROL ACTIVE:This message
displays when engine drag control is active. When
driving in a lower gear in rainy, snowy or icy conditions,
and then letting up on the accelerator or downshifting,
the rear wheels may begin to slip and this message
appears. This message will stay on for a few seconds
following the engine drag control event.
ENGINE OVERHEATED – STOP ENGINE:This
message will appear along with a continuous chime
when the engine has overheated. Stop and turn
the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine
damage. SeeEngine Overheating on page 5-24.
3-57

Other Messages
Here are more messages that you can receive on your
Driver Information Center (DIC). To acknowledge a
message and read another message that may have
come on at the same time, press the RESET button.
ACCESSORY MODE ON
BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH
SeeVoltmeter Gage on page 3-37.
BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW
SeeVoltmeter Gage on page 3-37.
CHECK WASHER FLUID
SeeWindshield Washer Fluid on page 5-33.
CRUISE SET TO XXX MPH (XXX km/h)
See “Cruise Control” underTurn Signal/Multifunction
Lever on page 3-8.
DRIVER DOOR AJAR
FOB AUTOLEARN WAIT XX MINUTES
See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle”
underKeyless Access System Operation on
page 2-5.
FOB BATTERY LOW
See “Battery Replacement” underKeyless Access
System Operation on page 2-5.
HATCH AJAR (Coupe)
INTRUSION SENSOR OFF, if equipped
INTRUSION SENSOR ON, if equipped
KNOWN FOB
See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle”
underKeyless Access System Operation on
page 2-5.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FOBS LEARNED
See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under
Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5.
OFF–ACCESSORY TO LEARN
See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle”
underKeyless Access System Operation on
page 2-5.
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
READY FOR FOB #X
See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle”
underKeyless Access System Operation on
page 2-5.
TONNEAU AJAR (Convertible)
TRUNK AJAR (Convertible)
UPSHIFT NOW
SeeManual Transmission Operation on page 2-27.
3-68

Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you
need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always
decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to
the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply
your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even
though you have anti-lock brakes.
Using Anti-Lock
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal
down rmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear
a motor or clicking noise and feel the brake pedal
move a little during a stop, but this is normal.
Braking in Emergencies
With anti-lock brakes, you can steer and brake at the
same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you
more than even the very best braking.
Traction Control System (TCS)
Your vehicle has a traction control system called TCS
that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery
road conditions. The system operates only if it senses
that the rear wheels are spinning too much or are
beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the
system works the rear brakes and reduces engine power
(by closing the throttle and managing engine spark) to
limit wheel spin.
The TRACTION SYSTEM ACTIVE message will come
on when the TCS system is limiting wheel spin. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-54. You
may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the TCS
system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will
automatically disengage. When road conditions allow
you to safely use it again, you may re-engage the cruise
control. SeeTurn Signal/Multifunction Lever on
page 3-8.
4-8