reset CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2007 6.G Owner's Manual

When this message is displayed, the computer
controlled systems will not assist the driver
in controlling the vehicle. Have the system repaired
by your dealer as soon as possible. Adjust your
driving accordingly. SeeTraction Control System
(TCS) on page 281for more information.
To acknowledge the message, press the RESET
button.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays when there is a problem
with the transmission. See your dealer for service.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message displays and a chime sounds when
there may be an electrical or another system
problem with your vehicle. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer if this message keeps
appearing.
SET PARK BRAKE FOR SEAT RECALL
If your vehicle has a manual transmission,
this message displays if you try to recall the
memory positions when the ignition is on and
the parking brake is not set. If the vehicle is on,
you must set the parking brake in order for
the memory positions to recall. SeeMemory
Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 10for
more information.
SET PARK BRAKE TO MOVE TOP
If your vehicle has a manual transmission, this
message displays and a chime sounds if you try to
operate the power convertible top without rst
setting the parking brake. Set the parking brake
before trying to operate the power convertible top.
SeeConvertible Top (Manual) on page 139or
Convertible Top (Power) on page 146for
more information.
227

SHIFT TO PARK
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission,
this message displays if the vehicle is not in
PARK (P) when the engine is being turned off.
The vehicle will be in Acc. Once the shift lever is
moved to PARK (P), the vehicle will turn off.
The vehicle will remain in Acc., without the
20 minute time-out period, until the shift lever is
moved to PARK (P) or until the driver presses the
pushbutton to restart the vehicle. SeeIgnition
Positions on page 90for more information.
SHIFT TO PARK OR SET PARK BRAKE
FOR TOP
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, this
message displays and a chime sounds if you
try to operate the power convertible top without
rst shifting into PARK (P) or setting the parking
brake. Either shift the vehicle into PARK (P) or
set the parking brake before trying to operate the
power convertible top. SeeConvertible Top
(Manual) on page 139orConvertible Top (Power)
on page 146for more information.
SHOCKS INOPERATIVE
This message displays when a malfunction is
present in the Selective Ride Control system which
is causing the shocks to be in their full soft
mode. This is a warning to the driver that the
vehicle handling may be affected. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as
possible.
To acknowledge the message, press the RESET
button. The message reappears every 10 minutes
until this condition changes.
228

TIRE FLAT
{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. 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 at. 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 comes on when this
message is displayed. SeeTire Pressure Light
on page 199.This message is followed by the MAXIMUM
SPEED 55 MPH (90 km/h) message, and then
by the REDUCED HANDLING message. The
Active Handling System will intervene more quickly
when a at tire has been detected. Adjust your
driving accordingly.
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, andTire 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.
229

TOO COLD TO MOVE TOP
This message displays and a chime sounds when
the power convertible top button is pressed and
the power convertible top pump motor temperature
is below -4°F (-20°C). Wait for the power
convertible top pump motor to warm up before
using the power convertible top.
TOP MOTOR OVER TEMPERATURE
This message displays and a chime sounds when
the power convertible top button is pressed and
the power convertible top pump motor temperature
is over 221°F (105°C). Wait for the power
convertible top pump motor to cool down before
using the power convertible top.
TOP NOT SECURE
This message displays and a chime sounds when
the power convertible top button is released
before the top open or close operation is complete
or if the top is closed without the header latch
engaged. Press and hold the convertible top button
to fully open or close the top, and make sure
that the header latch is engaged after the top is
closed.
TRACTION SYSTEM ACTIVE
This message displays when the Traction Control
System (TCS) is limiting wheel spin. Slippery
road conditions may exist if this message
is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly.
The message stays on for a few seconds after the
TCS stops limiting wheel spin. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 281for more
information.
TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE
HANDLING – OFF
This message displays, the instrument panel
cluster light turns on, and a chime sounds when
the Traction Control System (TCS) and Active
Handling System are turned off by pressing
the Active Handling System button on the console
for ve seconds. The Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) remains on with the TCS and Active
Handling System off. Adjust your driving
accordingly. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
on page 281andActive Handling System on
page 283for more information.
To acknowledge this message, press the RESET
button.
230

TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE
HANDLING – ON
If the Traction Control System (TCS) and Active
Handling System are off, this message displays
briey, the instrument panel cluster light turns off,
and a chime sounds when the TCS and Active
Handling System are turned on by briey pressing
the Active Handling System button on the
console. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 281andActive Handling System on
page 283for more information.
TRACTION SYSTEM – OFF
This message displays and stays on, a single,
quick tone sounds, and the traction control system
(TCS) warning light on the instrument panel
cluster turns on when the TCS is turned off by
pressing the Active Handling System button on the
console. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light on page 197. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 281for more information.
To acknowledge the message, press the
RESET button.
TRACTION SYSTEM – ON
This message displays and a single, quick tone
sounds when the Traction Control System (TCS) is
turned on by pressing the Active Handling System
button on the console. This message automatically
clears from the DIC display on its own. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 281for more
information.
TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE
This message displays and four chimes sound
if the transmission uid temperature rises above
270°F (132°C) or rises rapidly. The transmission
may shift gears or apply the torque converter
clutch to reduce the uid temperature. Driving
aggressively or driving on long hills can cause the
transmission uid temperature to be higher than
normal. If this message appears, you may continue
to drive at a slower speed. Monitor the transmission
uid temperature and allow it to cool to at least
230°F (110°C). The transmission uid temperature
can be monitored with the gages button on the DIC.
SeeDIC Controls and Displays on page 208and
Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 345. Also
check the engine coolant temperature. If it is also
hot, seeEngine Overheating on page 350.
231

If this message is displayed during normal vehicle
operation on at roads, your vehicle may need
service. See your dealer for an inspection.
If driving in a performance or competitive manner,
the use of (S) Sport Automatic Mode or (S) Sport
Manual Paddle Shift gear selection is
recommended. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 95for more information.
To acknowledge the message, press the RESET
button. The message reappears every 10 minutes
until this condition changes. If you do not press
the RESET button, the message remains on
the display until the condition changes.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays and a chime sounds
if a turn signal is left on for three-quarters of
a mile (1.2 km). Move the turn signal/multifunction
lever to the off position.
To acknowledge this message, press the RESET
button.
UNLATCH HEADER TO MOVE TOP
This message displays and a chime sounds if you
try to lower the convertible top without rst unlocking
the top. Move the latch handle to unlock the
convertible top. SeeConvertible Top (Manual) on
page 139orConvertible Top (Power) on page 146.
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 194.
BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW
SeeVoltmeter Gage on page 194.
CHECK WASHER FLUID
SeeWindshield Washer Fluid on page 360.
CRUISE SET TO XXX MPH (XXX km/h)
SeeCruise Control on page 164.
232

DIC Vehicle Personalization
Many features on your vehicle can be personalized.
This means that the operation of these features can
be set to operate differently depending on who is
driving the vehicle. See “Personal Options” later in
this section for the features that you can
personalize.
The personalization settings for other features are
automatically updated and saved as the driver
adjusts them. These include the following settings
and presets:
The radio presets, tone, volume, fade,
balance, equalization (EQ) settings and source
(radio or CD)
The last climate control setting
The Head-Up Display (HUD) position and
dimming level, if your vehicle has this feature
The instrument panel cluster dimming level and
last selected DIC display
Separate personalization settings are saved for two
different drivers. One of the keyless access
transmitters is assigned to driver 1. The other is
assigned to driver 2. The back of the keyless
access transmitters are labelled 1 or 2 to
correspond to each driver.The current driver’s preferences are recalled when
one of the following occurs:
The lock or unlock button on the keyless
access transmitter, labelled 1 or 2, is pressed.
The appropriate memory button, 1 or 2, located
on the driver’s door is pressed. SeeMemory
Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on
page 10for more information.
A valid keyless access transmitter is detected
upon opening the driver’s door.
If more than one valid keyless access transmitter
is detected upon opening the driver’s door, the
driver preferences for the lowest driver number will
be recalled.
If a keyless access transmitter that is not
labelled 1 or 2 is used, the personalization system
will not recognize the transmitter. The Driver
Information Center (DIC) will not display a current
driver number and the features that are normally
programmed through the DIC will be set to
the default states. Also, if the OPTION button is
pressed, the DIC does not display the menus used
to set personalizations, but instead displays
OPTIONS UNAVAILABLE for a few seconds.
234

Entering the Personal Options Menu
To enter the personal options menu, use the
following steps:
1. If you have an automatic transmission vehicle,
turn the vehicle on with the shift lever in
PARK (P).
If you have a manual transmission vehicle,
turn the vehicle on with the parking brake set.
To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it
is recommended that the headlamps are
turned off.
2. Press the OPTION button and you will enter
the PERSONAL OPTIONS menu.
The DIC will display the current driver
number (1 or 2) for a few seconds and then
will display instructions on which buttons
to use for setting the personalizations. The
RESET button is used to select a setting for a
particular feature. The OPTION button is
used to move to the next feature.
3. Press the OPTION button while the instruction
screen is displayed to enter the rst
personalization menu item.4. Once you have cycled through all of the
personal options, pressing the OPTION
button a nal time exits the personal options
menu. In addition, if no button is pressed
within 45 seconds, the DIC will exit the
personal options menu.
Personal Options
The following options are available for
programming:
Display Units:This option allows you to choose
the measurement units.
Press the OPTION button until DISPLAY UNITS
appears on the display, then press the RESET
button to scroll through the following modes:
ENGLISH (default)
METRIC
If you choose ENGLISH, all information will be
displayed in English units.
If you choose METRIC, all information will be
displayed in metric units.
When the mode you want is selected, press the
OPTION button to set your choice and advance to
the next personal option.
235

Auto Memory Recall (Automatic
Transmission only):If your automatic
transmission vehicle has the memory package,
you may have this option. This option allows
the driver’s seat, the telescopic steering column,
if your vehicle has this feature, and the outside
rearview mirrors to automatically move to
the current driver’s set position when the
engine starts.
Press the OPTION button until AUTO MEMORY
RECALL appears on the display, then press
the RESET button to scroll through the following
modes:
YES
NO (default)
If you choose YES, the driver’s seat, the outside
rearview mirrors and the telescopic steering
column, if your vehicle has this feature, positions
are recalled when you turn the ignition on.
If you choose NO, this option will turn off.
When the mode you want is selected, press the
OPTION button to set your choice and advance to
the next personal option.Auto Exit Recall:If your vehicle has the memory
package, you may have this option. This option
allows the driver’s seat and telescopic steering
column, if your vehicle has this feature, to
automatically move to the current driver’s exit
position when one of the following occurs:
The vehicle is turned off or in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) or accessory
mode and the driver’s door is opened.
The vehicle is turned off or in RAP and the
unlock button on the keyless access
transmitter is pressed.
In order for the Auto Exit Recall feature to work on
an automatic transmission vehicle, the vehicle
must be in PARK (P). On a manual transmission
vehicle, the parking brake must be set.
Press the OPTION button until AUTO EXIT
RECALL appears on the display, then press the
RESET button to scroll through the following
modes:
YES
NO (default)
236

If you choose YES, when you turn the ignition off
and open the driver’s door or press the unlock
button on the keyless access transmitter, the seat
and the telescopic steering wheel, if your
vehicle has this feature, will return to their stored
exit positions for an easy exit or an easy
entrance when returning to the vehicle.
The seat and steering wheel will only return to the
stored driving position if you press the appropriate
memory button or activate the auto memory
recall feature.
If you choose NO, this option will turn off.
When the mode you want is selected, press the
OPTION button to set your choice and advance to
the next personal option.
Approach Lights:This option briey turns on the
parking lamps, the front fog lamps and the
back-up lamps during low light periods when the
keyless access transmitter is used to unlock
the vehicle.Press the OPTION button until APPROACH
LIGHTS appears on the display, then press the
RESET button to scroll through the following
modes:
OFF
ON (default)
If you choose OFF, this option will turn off.
If you choose ON, the parking lamps, the front fog
lamps, and the back-up lamps will come on for
20 seconds during low light periods when all of the
following occurs:
You press the unlock button on the keyless
access transmitter.
Both of the doors are closed.
The vehicle is off or in RAP.
The lamps remain on for 20 seconds or until a door
is opened, the lock button on the keyless access
transmitter is pressed or the vehicle is no longer off
or in RAP.
SeeKeyless Access System on page 72for more
information.
When the mode you want is selected, press the
OPTION button to set your choice and advance to
the next personal option.
237