mirror CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2009 6.G User Guide

Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside
rearview mirror with a compass display and/or map
lamps, and OnStar
®. If the vehicle has OnStar, there are
three control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror.
SeeOnStar
®System on page 2-40for more information
on the services OnStar®provides.
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
The mirror automatically changes to reduce glare
from headlamps behind you. A time delay feature
prevents rapid changing from the day to night positions
while driving under lights and through traffic.
P(On/Off):The automatic dimming feature is activated
when the vehicle is started. Press and hold this button
for up to six seconds to turn this feature on or off.
T(Indicator Light):This light turns on when the
automatic dimming feature is active.
Map Lamps
If the mirror has map lamps, they are located at the
bottom of the mirror. To manually turn the lamps on or
off, press the button next to each lamp.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror.
Use a soft towel dampened with water.
Compass
Compass Operation
With the compass feature on, each time the vehicle
is started, the compass will take a few seconds to adjust
and display the current compass heading. For example,
NE is displayed for north-east.
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Compass Calibration
PressPonce to turn the compass display on or off.
If after several seconds the display does not show
a compass heading, there may be a strong magnetic
eld interfering with the compass. Interference can
be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, note
pad holder or similar object. If the letter C or CAL
appears in the compass window, the compass needs
calibration.
Depending on the mirror, in order to calibrate, CAL must
be displayed in the mirror compass windows. If CAL is not
displayed, press
Pfor several seconds or until CAL is
displayed.
If the compass has map lamps, it can be placed in
calibration mode by pressing and holding the left map
light button until a C appears on the compass display.
The mirror compass can be calibrated by driving
the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until
the display reads a direction.
Compass Variance
The mirror is set to zone eight. If you do not live in zone
eight or drive out of the area, the compass variance
needs to be changed to the appropriate zone.To adjust for compass variance:
1. Find your current location and variance zone
number on the zone map that follows.
2. Press and hold
Puntil a Z and a zone number
displays. The compass is now in zone mode.
3. Once the zone number displays, press
P
repeatedly until you reach the correct zone number.
Stop pressing
Pand the mirror returns to normal
operation.
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Outside Power Mirrors
Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on
the driver door.
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Move the top selector control to the left or right to
select either the driver or passenger mirror.
2. Use the arrows located on the four-way control pad
to move the mirror in the desired direction.
3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the
vehicle and the area behind it can be seen.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 1-4.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage
when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push
the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to
return it to the original position.
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
If your vehicle has this feature, the driver side outside
mirror adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you.
This feature is controlled by the on and off setting on
the inside rearview mirror.
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Outside Convex Mirror
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could
hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.
Outside Heated Mirrors
<(Rear Window Defogger):Press to heat the
mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” underDual Automatic
Climate Control System on page 3-24for more
information.
OnStar®System
OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live
advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security,
information, and convenience services. If the airbags
deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic
call to OnStar Emergency advisors who can request
emergency services be sent to your location. If the keys
are locked in the vehicle, call OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR
to have a signal sent to unlock the doors. OnStar
Hands-Free Calling, including 30 trial minutes good
for 60 days, is available on most vehicles. OnStar
Turn-by-Turn Navigation service, with one trial route, is
available on most vehicles. Press the OnStar button to
have an OnStar advisor contact Roadside Service.
OnStar service is provided subject to the OnStar Terms
and Conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber glove
box literature.
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Lowering the Manual Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. Shift an automatic
transmission into P (Park) and set the parking
brake. Shift a manual transmission into N (Neutral)
and set the parking brake.
2. Make sure the ignition is off.
3. Make sure the trunk is closed.
4. The convertible top front latch, located above the
inside rearview mirror, must be unlocked. Pull the
convertible top front latch down and turn it clockwise
to unlock it.5. Lift upward on the front edge (A) of the convertible
top off of the windshield frame. Then lift upward
on the rear edge (B) of the convertible top so it is
vertical to the tonneau cover (C). The front edge (A)
and rear edge (B) should be straight up.
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Notice:If you lower the top on your vehicle in cold
weather (0°F/-18°C or lower), you may damage top
components. Do not lower the top in cold weather.
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 P (Park) or a manual transmission
in N (Neutral) before raising or lowering the
convertible top.
Lowering the Power Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. Start the engine. Shift an
automatic transmission into P (Park) and set the
parking brake. Shift a manual transmission
into N (Neutral), and set the parking brake.
2. Make sure the trunk 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” under
Rear Storage Area on page 2-52.3. Release the convertible top front latch, located
above the inside rearview mirror, by pulling and
turning it clockwise toward the driver’s door.
Push upward on the front edge. The windows
will automatically lower.
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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 1-4for more
information.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
G: Turn and Lane-Change Signals
3: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
#: Fog Lamps
I: Cruise Control
P: Exterior Lamps Control
Flash-to-Pass Feature. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 3-9.
Information for these features is on the pages following.
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Instrument Panel Brightness
The knob for this feature is
located on the left side of
the instrument panel.
Push the knob in to turn on the interior lights.
Turn and hold the knob clockwise to brighten the lights
or counterclockwise to dim them. During the day,
this knob will adjust the instrument panel brightness
and at night will adjust all interior lighting.
Be sure not to have this knob turned all the way down
with the lamps on during the day. Your Driver
Information Center (DIC) may not be visible.
Courtesy Lamps
When any door or the hatch/trunk lid is opened, the
interior lamps will go on unless it is bright outside.
You can also turn the courtesy lamps on and off
by pressing the instrument panel brightness knob.
Entry/Exit Lighting
With entry lighting, the interior lamps will come on when
entering the vehicle. The interior lamps will come on
for about 20 seconds when the engine is off.
You can turn exit and entry lighting off by quickly turning
the courtesy lamps on and off.
Reading Lamps
The inside rearview mirror includes two reading lamps.
The lamps will go on when a door is opened.
When the doors are closed, press each lamp switch
to turn them on individually.
Battery Run-Down Protection
This vehicle has a feature to help prevent the battery
from being drained in case any of the following
lamps are left on; the underhood lamp, if your vehicle
has this feature, vanity mirror lamps, cargo lamps,
reading lamps, console or glove box lamps. If any of
these lamps are left on, they will automatically time-out
after about 10 minutes. To reset it, all of the above
lamps must be turned off or the ignition key on.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog or frost from the rear window.
The rear window defogger only works when the
engine is running.
=(Rear Window Defogger):Press to turn the
rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear as
much snow from the rear window as possible.
An indicator light comes on to show that the rear
window defogger is on.
The rear window defogger turns off about 10 minutes
after the button is pressed when traveling less than
30 mph (48 km/h). If turned on again, the defogger only
runs for about ve minutes before turning off. The
defogger can also be turned off by turning off the engine.
The vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors.
The mirrors will heat to help clear fog or frost from the
surface of the mirrors when the rear window defogger
button is pressed.
For vehicles with a power convertible top, the rear
window defogger and heated mirrors are automatically
disabled when the power convertible top is moving
or down.Notice:Do not use anything sharp on the inside of
the rear window. If you do, you could cut or
damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not attach
a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or
anything similar to the defogger grid.Outlet Adjustment
Use the tab located on the air outlets to change the
direction of the airow.
Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the windshield that may
block the ow of air into your vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors may
adversely affect the performance of the system.
Keep the area around the base of the instrument
panel console and air path under the seats clear
of objects to help circulate the air inside of
your vehicle more effectively.
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Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
The vehicle has the passenger sensing system.
SeePassenger Sensing System on page 1-53for
important safety information. The 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 to let you know the status of
the right front passenger frontal and seat-mounted side
impact airbags (if equipped).
If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger
airbag status indicator, it means that the right front
passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact
airbag (if equipped) are enabled (may inate).
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 right front passenger
frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag
(if equipped). SeePassenger Sensing System on
page 1-53for more on this, including important safety
information. United States
Canada
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