instrument cluster CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2007 6.G User Guide

If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the
passenger airbag status indicator, it means that
the passenger sensing system has turned off
the passenger’s airbag(s). SeePassenger Sensing
System on page 59for more on this, including
important safety information.
If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights
remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there
may be a problem with the lights or the passenger
sensing system. See your dealer for service.
{CAUTION:
If the airbag off indicator and the airbag
readiness light ever come on together, it
means that something may be wrong with
the airbag system. If this ever happens,
have the vehicle serviced promptly,
because an adult-size person sitting in
the right front passenger seat may not
have the protection of the airbag. See
Airbag Readiness Light on page 191.
Voltmeter Gage
The voltmeter shows
the voltage output
of your battery.
When the engine is
running, it shows
the voltage output of
the charging system.
The reading will change as the rate of charge
changes (with engine speed, for example), but if
the voltmeter reads at 9 volts or below, your
instrument panel cluster and other systems may
shut down. The Driver Information Center (DIC)
will read BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW when
your vehicle is at 10 volts or below. Have it
checked right away. Driving with the voltmeter
reading at 10 volts or below could drain your
battery and disable your vehicle.
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Active Handling System Light
The Active Handling System light will come on
briey as you start the engine. If the light does not
come on then, have it xed so it will be ready to
warn you if there is a problem. This light will
also come on when the ACTIVE HANDLING
CALIBRATING message is displayed in the
Driver Information Center (DIC).
If the light stays on or
comes on while you are
driving, a chime sounds
and a SERVICE ACTIVE
HANDLING SYSTEM
message appears
on the DIC, there is
a problem with your
Active Handling System
and your vehicle
needs service.
The driver can acknowledge this message by
pressing the RESET button. When the SERVICE
ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM message is
displayed in the DIC, the Active Handling Systemwill not assist you in controlling the vehicle.
You should have the system serviced as soon
as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly.
When the system is working, you will see the
ACTIVE HANDLING message displayed in
the DIC. You may also feel or hear the system
working. This is normal.
If the driver turns off the Active Handling System
by pressing the button on the console for
ve seconds, the Active Handling System light will
come on, a chime will sound, and the TRACTION
SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING – OFF
message will be displayed in the DIC. The Traction
Control System will also be turned off. SeeDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 214for
more information.
If the Active Handling System and the Traction
Control System are off, pressing the console
button momentarily will turn both systems on.
The DIC will display the TRACTION SYSTEM
AND ACTIVE HANDLING – ON message,
the instrument cluster light will be off, and a
chime will sound. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 214for more information.
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Here are ve things that some owners ask about.
All these things are normal and do not indicate
that anything is wrong with the fuel gage.
At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off
before the gage reads the full symbol.
It takes more (or less) fuel to ll up than the
gage reads. For example, the gage reads
half full, but it took more (or less) than half
of the tank’s capacity to t it.
The gage pointer may move while cornering,
braking or speeding up.
The gage may not indicate the tank is empty
when the ignition is turned off.
The gage reading may change slightly within
the rst several minutes after starting the
vehicle.
SeeDIC Controls and Displays on page 208for
more information.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you
the status of many of your vehicle’s systems.
It is also used to display driver personalization
features and warning/status messages. The
DIC display is located on the instrument panel
cluster below the speedometer and tachometer,
directly above the steering column. The DIC
buttons are located on the instrument panel,
to the right of the instrument panel cluster.
The DIC comes on when the ignition is turned on.
After displaying CORVETTE BY CHEVROLET,
the DIC will display the current driver and
the information that was last displayed before
the engine was turned off.
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If a problem is detected, a warning message will
appear on the DIC display. Be sure to take any
message that appears on the display seriously and
remember that clearing the message will only make
the message disappear, not correct the problem.
If your vehicle has the Head-Up Display (HUD) and
you use the Manual Paddle Shift feature, the gear
will display in the HUD, except if your vehicle has
the Navigation system and the HUD is displaying
turn-by-turn guidance information. If the HUD is
displaying turn-by-turn guidance information, the
gear instead displays in the DIC. See “Manual
Paddle Shift” underAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 95and “Head-Up Display
(HUD)” in the index of the Navigation system
manual for more information.DIC Controls and Displays
The Driver Information Center (DIC) has different
modes which can be accessed by pressing
the following buttons located on the instrument
panel, to the right of the instrument panel cluster.
.4(Fuel):Press this button to display fuel
information such as fuel economy and range.
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ACTIVE HANDLING CALIBRATING
This message displays and the active handling
system light on the instrument panel cluster turns
on while the system is calibrating after exceeding
19 mph (30 km/h) for 10 seconds. SeeActive
Handling System Light on page 198. The Active
Handling System is not functional yet. The
Active Handling System performance is affected
until the next message ACTIVE HANDLING
READY is displayed. The Active Handling System
is off until the ACTIVE HANDLING READY
message is displayed. SeeActive Handling
System on page 283for more information.
ACTIVE HANDLING READY
This message displays when the functional check
of the Active Handling System has been
completed. SeeActive Handling System on
page 283for more information.
ACTIVE HANDLING WARMING UP
This message may display when you rst start
your vehicle during cold winter weather, and begin
to drive away, up to 6 mph (10 km/h). This is
normal. The Active Handling System performance
is affected until the next message ACTIVE
HANDLING READY is displayed in the DIC. See
Active Handling System on page 283for more
information.
To acknowledge the message, press the RESET
button.
ATTACH TRUNK PARTITION
If your vehicle has a power convertible top, this
message displays and a chime sounds if the trunk
partition is not in place. Open the hatch/trunk
and make sure the trunk partition is secure and no
objects are on the trunk partition. SeeRear
Storage Area on page 131for more information.
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BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the vehicle has
detected that the battery voltage is dropping
beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver
system starts reducing certain features of the
vehicle that you may be able to notice. At the point
that features are disabled, this message is
displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to save
the charge in the battery. Turn off unnecessary
accessories to allow the battery to recharge.
BUCKLE PASSENGER
This message reminds you to buckle the
passenger’s safety belt.
This message displays and a chime sounds when
the ignition is on, the driver’s safety belt is
buckled, the passenger’s safety belt is unbuckled
with the passenger airbag enabled, and the
vehicle is in motion. You should have the
passenger buckle their safety belt.The reminder will be repeated if the ignition is on,
the vehicle is in motion, the driver is buckled
and the passenger is still unbuckled, and
the passenger airbag is enabled. If the
passenger’s safety belt is already buckled, this
message and chime will not come on.
BUCKLE SEATBELT
This message reminds you to buckle the driver’s
safety belt.
This message displays and a chime sounds when
the ignition is on, the driver’s safety belt is
unbuckled, and the vehicle is in motion. You
should buckle your safety belt.
If the driver remains unbuckled when the ignition
is on and the vehicle is in motion, the reminder
will be repeated. If the driver’s safety belt is
already buckled, this message and chime will not
come on.
This message is an additional reminder to the
safety belt reminder light in the instrument panel
cluster. SeeSafety Belt Reminder Light on
page 190for more information.
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CHANGE ENGINE OIL
This message displays when the life of the engine
oil has expired. SeeScheduled Maintenance on
page 433. After an oil change, the engine oil
life system must be reset. See “Engine Oil Life”
underDIC Controls and Displays on page 208.
Also, seeEngine Oil on page 333andEngine Oil
Life System on page 340for more information.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID
This message displays, a chime sounds, and the
brake system warning light on the instrument
panel cluster turns on if the ignition is on to inform
the driver that the brake uid level is low. See
Brake System Warning Light on page 196. Have
the brake system serviced by your dealer as
soon as possible. SeeBrakes on page 361.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL
This message displays when the engine coolant
level is low. Have the cooling system serviced
by your dealer as soon as possible. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 347.
CHECK GAS CAP
This message displays if the fuel cap has not
been fully tightened. Check the fuel cap to make
sure that it is on properly. Once tightened, it takes
at least one overnight park to reset or clear this
message. If both the CHECK GAS CAP message
and the malfunction indicator lamp in the
instrument panel cluster are on, you may need to
see your dealer for service. SeeMalfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 200for more information.
CHECK OIL LEVEL
This message displays and two chimes sound if
the oil level in the vehicle is low. Once the vehicle
senses a change in the engine oil level, the
light remains off.
If this message appears after starting the engine,
the engine oil level may be too low. You may
need to add oil. SeeEngine Overheating on
page 350.
To acknowledge the message, press the RESET
button. The message reappears every 10 minutes
until this condition changes.
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CLOSE TRUNK TO MOVE TOP
This message displays and a chime sounds 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. See
Convertible Top (Manual) on page 139or
Convertible Top (Power) on page 146.
COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE
This message displays and a short chime sounds
when the Competitive Driving mode is selected.
The instrument panel cluster light will not be
on when the Competitive Driving mode is selected.
The Traction Control System (TCS) will not be
operating while in the Competitive Driving mode.
Adjust your driving accordingly. SeeRacing or
Other Competitive Driving on page 292for more
information.
COOLANT OVER TEMPERATURE
This message displays and a chime sounds if the
engine coolant exceeds 255°F (124°C). If you have
been operating your vehicle under normal driving
conditions, 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
temperature gage on the instrument panel cluster.
SeeEngine Overheating on page 350,DIC
Controls and Displays on page 208, andEngine
Coolant Temperature Gage on page 199.
To acknowledge the message, press the RESET
button. The message reappears and a chime
sounds every minute until this condition changes.
If you do not press the RESET button, the
message remains on until the condition changes.
CRUISE DISENGAGED
This message displays briey 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 164for more information.
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LOW TIRE PRESSURE
{CAUTION:
When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE
FLAT message is displayed on the
Driver Information Center, your vehicle’s
handling capabilities will be reduced
during severe maneuvers. The active
handling system will be affected. See
Active Handling System on page 283.
If you drive too fast, you could lose
control of your vehicle. You or others
could be injured. Do not drive over
55 mph (90 km/h) when the LOW TIRE
PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT message is
displayed. Drive cautiously and check
your tire pressures as soon as you can.This message displays when one or more of the
tires is under-inated. This message also displays
LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or
RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire is affected.
Multiple chimes sound and the tire pressure light
on the instrument panel cluster turns on when
this message is displayed. SeeTire Pressure Light
on page 199. You can receive more than one
tire pressure message at a time. To read other
messages that may have been sent at the
same time, press the RESET button. If a tire
pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as
soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked
and set to those shown on the Tire Loading
Information label. SeeExtended Mobility Tires on
page 384,Loading Your Vehicle on page 309,
Ination - Tire Pressure on page 386, and
Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 389.
To acknowledge the message, press the RESET
button. A message reappears every 10 minutes
until the condition is corrected.
The DIC display also shows the tire pressure
values for the front and rear tires by pressing the
gages button. SeeDIC Controls and Displays
on page 208.
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PRESS BRAKE TO START ENGINE
(Automatic Transmission Only)
This message displays if you try to start the
engine by pressing the keyless ignition start button
without having the brake pressed. The brake
needs to be pressed when starting the engine. See
Ignition Positions on page 90for more information.
REDUCED ENGINE POWER
If this message displays and the check engine
light comes on, a noticeable reduction in the
vehicle’s performance may occur. If the REDUCED
ENGINE POWER message is displayed, but
there is no reduction in performance, proceed to
your destination. The performance may be reduced
the next time the vehicle is driven.
The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed
while the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message
is displayed, but acceleration and speed may
be reduced. Anytime the check engine light stays
on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer
as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 200for
more information.Multiple chimes sound when this message is
displayed.
To acknowledge the message, press the RESET
button. The message reappears every ve minutes
until this condition changes.
If the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is
displayed in combination with the COOLANT
OVER TEMPERATURE message, seeEngine
Overheating on page 350.SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM
This message displays if there is a problem
with the Active Handling System and your vehicle
needs service. The active handling system
light on the instrument panel cluster also turns on
and a chime sounds. See your dealer. When
this message is displayed, the system is not
working. Adjust your driving accordingly. See
Active Handling System on page 283for more
information.
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