CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2007 6.G Owners Manual

Airbag Readiness Light
There is an airbag readiness light on the
instrument panel, which shows a deployed
airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s
electrical system for malfunctions. The light
tells you if there is an electrical problem. The
system check includes the airbag modules,
the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more
information on the airbag system, seeAirbag
System on page 50.
This light will come on
when you start your
vehicle, and it will ash
for a few seconds. Then
the light should go out.
This means the system
is ready.
If the airbag readiness light stays on after you
start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving,
your airbag system may not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light stays on after
you start your vehicle, it means the airbag
system may not be working properly. The
airbags in your vehicle may not inate in
a crash, or they could even inate without
a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have your vehicle serviced right
away if the airbag readiness light stays
on after you start your vehicle.
The airbag readiness light should ash for a
few seconds when you turn the vehicle on. If the
light does not come on then, have it xed so it
will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
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Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Your rearview mirror has a passenger airbag
status indicator.When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag
status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the
symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a
system check. Then, after several more seconds,
the status indicator will light either ON or OFF,
or either the on or off symbol, to let you know
the status of the passenger’s frontal airbag
and side impact airbag (if equipped).
Your vehicle has a label on the sun visor that
says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in
the front.” This is because the risk to the
rear-facing child is so great if the airbag deploys.
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Never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint
in the passenger’s seat unless the passenger
airbag status indicator shows off and the airbag
is off. Here is why:
{CAUTION:
Even though the passenger sensing
system is designed to turn off the right
front passenger’s frontal airbag and
seat-mounted side impact airbag
(if equipped) if the system detects a
rear-facing child restraint, no system is
fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an
airbag will not deploy under some unusual
circumstance, even though it is turned off.
We recommend that rear-facing child
restraints be secured in a rear seat,
even if the airbag is or airbags are off.If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the
passenger airbag status indicator, it means that
the passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact
airbag (if equipped) are enabled (may inate).
{CAUTION:
If the on indicator comes on when you
have a rear-facing child restraint installed
in the passenger’s seat, it means that the
passenger sensing system has not turned
off the passenger’s frontal airbag and side
impact airbag (if equipped). A child in a
rear-facing child restraint can be seriously
injured or killed if the passenger’s airbag
inates. This is because the back of the
rear-facing child restraint would be very
close to the inating airbag. Do not
use a rear-facing child restraint in the
passenger’s seat if the airbag is turned on.
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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.
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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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One-to-Four Shift Light
(Manual Transmission)
When this light comes
on, you can only shift
from FIRST (1) to
FOURTH (4) instead of
FIRST (1) to
SECOND (2).
You must complete the shift into FOURTH (4) to
turn off this feature. This helps you get the
best possible fuel economy.After shifting to FOURTH (4), you may downshift
to a lower gear if you prefer.
Notice:Forcing the shift lever into any gear
except FOURTH (4) when the 1 TO 4 SHIFT light
comes on may damage the transmission.
Shift only from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) when
the light comes on.
This light will come on when:
The engine coolant temperature is higher than
169°F (76°C),
the vehicle is going 15 to 19 mph
(24 to 31 km/h) and
the vehicle 21 percent throttle or less.
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Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided
into two parts. If one part is not working, the other
part can still work and stop you. For good
braking, though, you need both parts working well.
This light should come on when you start the
engine. If it does not come on then, have it xed
so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
If this warning light stays on after you start the
engine, the parking brake may still be set or
there could be a brake problem. Refer to
Parking Brake on page 102to see if it is set.
If the parking brake is not set, have your brake
system inspected right away.If the light comes on while you are driving and you
have a CHECK BRAKE FLUID message showing
on the DIC, pull off the road and stop carefully.
You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or
the pedal may go closer to the oor. It may take
longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the
vehicle towed for service. SeeTowing Your
Vehicle on page 315andDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 214for more information.
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Your brake system may not be working
properly if the brake system warning light
is on. Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to an accident.
If the light is still on after you have pulled
off the road and stopped carefully, have
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Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light
With the Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS),
this light will come on
when the engine is
started and may stay on
for several seconds.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light
comes on when you are driving, stop as soon as
possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the
engine again to reset the system. If the light still
stays on, or comes on again while you are driving,
your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake
system warning light is not on, you still have brakes,
but you do not have anti-lock brakes. If the regular
brake system warning light is also on, you do not
have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with
your regular brakes. See “SERVICE ANTILOCK
BRAKES” underDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 214.
The ABS warning light will come on briey when
you turn the ignition on. This is normal. If the light
does not come on then, have it xed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light
This light should 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.
If it stays on, or comes on and the Driver
Information Center (DIC) shows a SERVICE
TRACTION SYSTEM message when you
are driving, there is a problem with your Traction
Control System (TCS) and your vehicle needs
service. When this light is on, the system will not
limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
If the driver turns off the TCS by pressing the
button on the console, the TCS light will come
on and the TRACTION SYSTEM OFF message
will show on the DIC. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 214for more information.
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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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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.
If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area,
your engine is too hot.
This means that your engine coolant has
overheated. 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.
SeeEngine Overheating on page 350for more
information.
Tire Pressure Light
This light will come on
briey when you turn
the ignition on.
This light will also come on when one or more of
your tires are signicantly underinated.
A LOW TIRE PRESSURE message in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will accompany the light,
seeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 214
Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do
so. If underinated, inate to the proper pressure.
SeeTires on page 378for more information.
This light will ash for about 60 seconds and
then turn on solid if a problem is detected with
the Tire Pressure Monitor system.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor System on page 389
for more information.
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Check Engine Light
Your vehicle has a
computer which
monitors operation
of the fuel, ignition,
and emission control
systems.
This system is called OBD II (On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended
to assure that emissions are at acceptable
levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce
a cleaner environment. The check engine light
comes on to indicate that there is a problem and
service is required. Malfunctions often will be
indicated by the system before any problem is
apparent. This may prevent more serious damage
to your vehicle. This system is also designed to
assist your service technician in correctly
diagnosing any malfunction.Notice:If you keep driving your vehicle with
this light on, after awhile, the emission controls
might not work as well, your vehicle’s fuel
economy might not be as good, and the engine
might not run as smoothly. This could lead
to costly repairs that might not be covered by
your warranty.
Notice:Modications made to the engine,
transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system
of your vehicle or the replacement of the
original tires with other than those of the same
Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect
your vehicle’s emission controls and can cause
this light to come on. Modications to these
systems could lead to costly repairs not
covered by your warranty. This could also
result in a failure to pass a required Emission
Inspection/Maintenance test. SeeAccessories
and Modifications on page 319.
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