steering wheel CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2007 6.G User Guide

K(Unlock):Press this button to unlock the
driver’s door. The light on the door will ash
two times. Press the button two times within
10 seconds to unlock both doors. If it is dark
enough outside, your interior lamps will come on.
Your memory settings may also be recalled
when you press the unlock button on the keyless
access transmitter. SeeMemory Seat, Mirrors
and Steering Wheel on page 10for more
information.
}(Hatch/Trunk):Press and hold this button
for about one second to open the hatch/trunk
lid while the engine is turned off. If the engine is
running the shift lever needs to be in PARK (P)
for an automatic transmission or NEUTRAL
with the parking brake set for a manual
transmission. SeeParking Brake on page 102.
L(Panic):Press this button to sound the vehicle
alarm. Press any other button on the keyless
access transmitter to stop the vehicle alarm.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each keyless access transmitter is coded to allow
only transmitters programmed to your vehicle, to
work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement
can be purchased and programmed through your
dealer/retailer. Your dealer/retailer can reprogram
your vehicle so lost or stolen transmitters no longer
work with your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a
maximum of four transmitters matched to it.
To match a new transmitter to your vehicle
when you have a recognized transmitter
(two recognized transmitters are required
for Canadian owners), do the following:
1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Have the recognized and new, unrecognized
transmitters on your person.
3. Go to the rear of the vehicle and insert the
vehicle key into the key cylinder located
above the license plate. SeeHatch/Trunk
on page 82for more information on the key
cylinder.
4. Open the trunk.
5. Turn the key ve times within ve seconds.
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Notice:Closing the hatch/trunk lid forcefully
or from the sides can cause damage to the
glass, the defogger or the weather stripping.
Be sure objects will t in the hatch/trunk
area before closing the hatch/trunk lid. When
closing the hatch/trunk lid, gently pull down
from the center.
Notice:Do not store heavy or sharp objects
in the rear storage compartments located in the
hatch/trunk area. If you do, the objects could
damage the underbody.
Hatch/Trunk Lid Release
There are several ways to release the hatch/trunk
lid. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission,
the shift lever must be in PARK (P). For manual
transmission vehicles, the parking brake must be
set when the ignition is started for the hatch/trunkrelease to operate. The parking brake does not
need to be set when the ignition is off for the
hatch/trunk release to operate. SeeParking
Brake on page 102.
V(Hatch/Trunk):Press the hatch/trunk lid
release button, located on the instrument
panel to the left of the steering wheel. The
theft-deterrent alarm system must not be
armed.
}(Hatch/Trunk):Press the hatch/trunk
lid release button on the keyless access
transmitter. SeeKeyless Access System
on page 72.
Press the hatch/trunk release button located on
the rear of the hatch/trunk lid above the license
plate, as long as you have your transmitter
with you.
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DRIVE (D):This position is for normal driving.
It provide the best fuel economy for your vehicle.
If you need more power for passing, and you are:
Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push
the accelerator pedal about halfway down.
Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push
the accelerator all the way down.
Downshifting the transmission in slippery road
conditions could result in skidding, see “Skidding”
underLoss of Control on page 291.
SPORT MODE (S):When in SPORT MODE (S),
the transmission will work as an automatic
until you use the Manual Paddle Shift Controls,
which activates the driver manual gear selection.
See Manual Paddle Shift later in this section.
While in automatic SPORT MODE (S), the
transmission computer determines when the
vehicle is being driven in a competitive manner
and will select and hold the transmission in lower
gears and have more noticeable upshifts for
sportier vehicle performance.
Manual Paddle Shift
While in the SPORT MODE (S) position, the
paddles located on the steering wheel, can be
used to manually up-shift or down-shift the
transmission.
While in the SPORT MODE (S) mode, push the
paddle above the steering wheel spokes to up-shift
to the next gear, or pull on the paddle behind
the steering wheel spokes to down-shift to the
next gear.
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Cleaning the Mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or
similar material dampened with glass cleaner.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror
as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter
the mirror housing.
Outside Power Heated Mirrors
The controls for the
outside power mirrors
are located on the
driver’s door.
Move the top selector control to the left or right to
select either the driver’s or passenger’s mirror. To
adjust the direction of the mirror, use the arrows on
the round four-way control. Adjust each outsidemirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area
behind it can be seen while sitting in a comfortable,
driving position. Keep the control in the center
position when not adjusting either outside mirror.
If the vehicle has the memory feature, a preferred
mirror position can be stored. SeeMemory
Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 10.
Both mirrors are heated to rid them of snow, ice,
or condensation. They will heat when the rear
window defogger is turned on. See “Rear Window
Defogger” underDual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 179.
Both mirrors can manually be folded inward by
pulling them toward the vehicle. This feature may
be useful when going through a car wash or a
conned space. Push the mirrors away from the
vehicle, to the normal position, before driving.
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
If your vehicle has this feature, the driver’s
side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of
headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled
by the on and off setting on the inside mirror.
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4. Push and hold the
bottom of the power
convertible top
button, located to the
left of the steering
wheel, on the
instrument panel.
The windows will automatically lower and the
convertible top will lower into the rear of the
vehicle. A chime will sound when the convertible
top has lowered completely. If the radio is on
the sound may be muted for a brief time due to
a new audio system equalization being loaded.
If the convertible top is operated multiple times,
the engine should be running to prevent drain
on the vehicle’s battery. Under certain conditions,
the Driver Information Center (DIC) may display
a message regarding the power convertible
top. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 214for more information.Raising the Power Convertible Top
Notice:If you raise or lower the convertible
top while the vehicle is in motion, you could
damage the top or the top mechanism. The
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Always put an automatic transmission in
PARK (P) or a manual transmission in
NEUTRAL before raising or lowering the
convertible top.
1. Park on a level surface. The vehicle must
be running or in Acc. Shift an automatic
transmission into PARK (P) and set the
parking brake. Shift a manual transmission
into NEUTRAL and set the parking brake.
2. Make sure the trunk lid is closed and the
rear trunk partition in the rear storage area
is in the fastened upright position, and that
no objects are forward of the divider.
See “Rear Trunk Partition” underRear
Storage Area on page 131.
3. Push and hold the top of the power convertible
top button. The top will raise and the windows
will lower if they were in the raised position.
A chime will sound when the top is raised
completely.
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Tire Pressure Light.................................... 199
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 200
Engine Oil Pressure Gage......................... 204
Security Light............................................ 205
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 205
Lights On Reminder.................................. 206
Highbeam On Light................................... 206
Fuel Gage................................................. 206
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 207
DIC Controls and Displays........................ 208
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 214
Other Messages........................................ 232
DIC Vehicle Personalization....................... 234Audio System(s)......................................... 244
Setting the Time........................................ 245
Radio with CD........................................... 246
Using an MP3........................................... 261
XM Radio Messages................................. 267
Navigation/Radio System........................... 269
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 269
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 269
Radio Reception........................................ 270
Care of Your CDs..................................... 271
Care of the CD Player.............................. 272
Diversity Antenna System.......................... 272
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 272
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlet. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 186.
B. Head-Up Display Controls (If Equipped).
SeeHead-Up Display (HUD) on page 174.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 160. Cruise
Control. SeeCruise Control on page 164.
Fog Lamps. SeeFog Lamps on page 171.
Headlamp Controls. SeeExterior Lamps
on page 168.
D. Manual Shift Paddles (If Equipped). See
Automatic Transmission Operation on page 95.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC). SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 207.
F. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 189.
G. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 269.
H. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See
Windshield Wipers on page 162and
Windshield Washer on page 163.
I. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls.
SeeDIC Controls and Displays on page 208.J. Center Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment
on page 186.
K. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 158.
L. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 244.
M. Climate Controls. SeeDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 179.
N. Fuel Door Release Button. SeeFilling the Tank
on page 324. Hatch/Trunk Release Button.
See “Hatch/Trunk Lid Release” under
Hatch/Trunk on page 82.
O. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 172.
P. Power Folding Top Switch (If Equipped).
SeeConvertible Top (Manual) on page 139
orConvertible Top (Power) on page 146.
Q. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 159.
R. Telescopic Wheel Button (If Equipped).
SeeTilt Wheel on page 159.
S. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions
on page 90.
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Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them
up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m)
behind your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can raise it to the highest
level to give your legs more room when you
exit and enter the vehicle.
The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel
is located on the left side of the steering column.To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull
the lever toward you. Then move the wheel to
a comfortable position and release the lever to lock
the wheel in place.
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Telescopic Steering Column
If your vehicle has this feature, the telescopic
steering column will allow you to adjust the
distance the steering wheel is from the
instrument panel.
The telescopic steering
column switch is located
on the right side of
the steering column.
To operate the telescopic steering column, push
the switch forward and the wheel will move
away from you. Pull the switch rearward and the
wheel will move toward you
The telescopic steering column position can be
stored with your memory settings. SeeMemory
Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 10
for more information.
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 161.
3Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
on page 162.
-Fog Lamps. SeeFog Lamps on page 171.
Flash-to-Pass Feature. SeeFlash-to-Pass
on page 162.
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Exterior Lamps
The exterior lamp control is located to the left of
the steering wheel on the multifunction lever.
O(Exterior Lamp Control):Turn the band with
this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps.
The exterior lamp band has four positions:
O(Off):Turn the band to this position to turn off
all lamps.
AUTO (Automatic):Turn the band to this position
to set the exterior lamps in automatic mode.
AUTO mode turns the exterior lamps on and off
depending on how much light is available outside
the vehicle.To override AUTO mode, turn the control to off.
To reset to AUTO mode turn the control to exterior
lamps and then back to AUTO. Automatic mode
also resets when your vehicle is turned off
and then back on again if the control is left in the
AUTO position.
;(Parking Lamp):Turning the band to this
position turns on the parking lamps together with
the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
The parking brake indicator light comes on and
stays on when the parking lamps are on with the
engine off and the ignition to Acc.
5(Headlamps):Turning the control to this
position turns on the headlamps, together with the
previously listed lamps and lights.
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