lock CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2009 6.G Service Manual

The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A.Outlet Adjustment on page 3-29.
B.Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-19(If Equipped).
C.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
Cruise Control on page 3-10.Fog Lamps on
page 3-16.Exterior Lamps on page 3-14.
D. Manual Shift Paddles (If Equipped). SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-26.
E.Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-49.
F.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-32.
G.Windshield Wipers on page 3-9andWindshield
Washer on page 3-10.
H.DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-49.
I.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
J.Audio System(s) on page 3-80.
K.Dual Automatic Climate Control System on
page 3-24.
L. Fuel Door Release Button. SeeFilling the Tank
on page 5-9. Hatch/Trunk Release Button.
See “Hatch/Trunk Lid Release” underHatch
on page 2-13.
M.Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-18.
N. Power Folding Top Switch (If Equipped).
SeeConvertible Top (Manual) on page 2-59or
Convertible Top (Power) on page 2-66.O.Bluetooth
®on page 3-96(If Equipped).
Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-106
(If Equipped).
P.Tilt Wheel on page 3-6.
Q.Horn on page 3-6.
R. Telescopic Wheel Button (If Equipped). SeeTilt
Wheel on page 3-6.
S.Ignition Positions on page 2-22.
T.Heated Seats on page 1-4(If Equipped).
U. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown). SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-26orManual
Transmission Operation on page 2-30.
V.Active Handling System on page 4-8.
W.Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-23.
X.Selective Ride Control on page 4-10.
Y.Cupholders on page 2-51.
Z.Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-24.
AA.Parking Brake on page 2-32.
AB.Glove Box on page 2-51.
AC.Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-103.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers warns others that you have
a problem. The button is located near the center of
the instrument panel.
|:Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps
ash on and off. Press again to turn the ashers off.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what mode
the ignition is in, even if the ignition is turned off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, the turn
signals will not work.
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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Windshield Washer
The lever on the right side of the steering column also
controls the windshield washer. There is a button at
the end of the lever. To spray washer uid on the
windshield, press the button and hold it. The washer will
spray until you release the button. The wipers will
continue to clear the window for about six seconds after
the button is released and then stop or return to your
preset speed.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
uid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your
vision.
If the uid in the windshield washer uid reservoir is
low, the message CHECK WASHER FLUID will appear
on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. It will
take 15 seconds after the bottle is relled for this
message to turn off. For information on the correct
washer uid to use, seeWindshield Washer Fluid on
page 5-43andRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on
page 6-12.
Cruise Control
With cruise control, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h)
or more can be maintained without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work
at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set, or
if the master cylinder brake uid level is low.
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot
drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the
cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads.
On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.
If the vehicle is in cruise control, and has the Traction
Control System (TCS), and it begins to limit wheel
spin, the cruise control automatically disengages.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6.
When road conditions allow the cruise control to be
safely used again, it can be turned back on.
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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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Manual Operation
Driver Power/Temperature:Press the driver
temperature knob to turn the climate control system off.
This is the only setting that completely shuts off the
fan. The digital display shows only the outside
temperature. The driver and the passenger set
temperature and the air intake mode can still be
adjusted when the climate control is off.
Passenger Power/Temperature:Press the passenger
temperature knob to turn the passenger’s climate
control system on or off. Turn the knob to increase or
decrease the temperature for the passenger. If the
passenger’s climate control system is off, the driver’s
temperature knob will control the temperature for
the entire vehicle.
x9w(Fan):Press to increase or decrease the fan
speed. The fan speed setting will appear in the display.
Pressing the arrows will delete AUTO from the digital
display. The fan graphics with the fan speed bars will be
shown. The AUTO button must be pressed to return to
the automatic fan control.
If the airow seems low when the fan speed is at the
highest setting, the passenger compartment air lter
may need to be replaced. For more information, see
Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-30and
Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4.
N(Air Delivery Mode Control):Press this button to
manually lock in the current air delivery setting and
to stop the automatic mode control. Pressing
Ndeletes
AUTO from the digital display and the mode graphics
will be shown. To change the setting, press
Nagain.
The AUTO button must be pressed to return to the
automatic mode selection.
To change the current mode, select one of the following:
H(Vent):Air is directed to the instrument panel
outlets, with some air directed to the oor outlets.
%(Bi-Level):Air is divided between the instrument
panel and oor outlets.
6(Floor):Air is directed to the oor outlets, with
some air directed to the windshield and side window
defogger outlets.
-(Floor/Defog):This mode clears the windows of fog
or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield and the
oor outlets, with a small amount to the side window
outlets. In this mode, the system automatically turns
off the recirculation and runs the air-conditioning
compressor unless the outside temperature is at or
below freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be
selected while in the defog mode.
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The air conditioning system removes moisture from the
air, so a small amount of water might drip under the
vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine.
This is normal.
?(Recirculation):Press to turn the recirculation
mode on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that
recirculation is on. This mode prevents outside air
from entering your vehicle. It can be used to prevent
outside air and odors from entering your vehicle and to
help cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly.
Recirculation mode is not available in defrost or
defog mode.
Sensors
The solar sensor on the vehicle monitors the solar heat
and uses the information to maintain the selected
temperature when operating in AUTO mode by
automatically adjusting the temperature, fan speed and
air delivery system. The system may also supply
cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun.
The recirculation mode will also be activated, as
necessary. Do not cover the solar sensor located on the
top of the instrument panel near the windshield or the
system will not work properly.There is also a sensor located behind the front bumper.
This sensor reads the outside air temperature and
helps to maintain the temperature inside the vehicle.
Any cover on the front of the vehicle could give a false
reading in the temperature.
If the outside temperature goes up, the displayed
temperature will not change until:
The vehicle’s speed is above 12 mph (19 km/h) for
ve minutes.
The vehicle’s speed is above 32 mph (52 km/h) for
two and a half minutes.
These delays prevent false readings. If the temperature
goes down, the outside temperature will be shown
when you start the vehicle. If it has been turned off for
less than three hours, the temperature will be recalled
from the previous vehicle operation.
There is also an inside temperature sensor located to
the left of the ignition switch. The automatic climate
control system uses this sensor to receive information,
so if you block or cover it, the system will not function
properly.
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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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{CAUTION:
The brake system might not be working properly if
the brake system warning light is on. Driving with
the brake system warning light on can lead to a
crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has
been pulled off the road and carefully stopped,
have the vehicle towed for service.
If this warning light stays on after the engine is started,
the parking brake may still be set or there could be
a brake problem. Refer toParking Brake on page 2-32
to see if it is set. If the parking brake is not set, have
the brake system inspected right away.
If the light comes on while driving and a CHECK
BRAKE FLUID message shows on the DIC, pull off the
road and stop carefully. The pedal may be 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 4-28andDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-54for more information.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light
For vehicles with the
Antilock Brake System
(ABS), this light comes on
briey when the engine
is started.
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the
indicator light then goes off.
If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light
comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely
possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine
again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on,
or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs
service. If the regular brake system warning light is
not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock
brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also
on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and
there is a problem with the regular brakes. SeeBrake
System Warning Light on page 3-38.
For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC),
seeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-54for all
brake related DIC messages.
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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.
2(Gages):Press this button to display gage
information like oil pressure and temperature, coolant
temperature, automatic transmission uid temperature,
if equipped, battery voltage, and front/rear tire pressures.TRIP:Press this button to display your total and trip
distance driven, the elapsed time function, your average
speed, and the engine oil life.
OPTION:Press this button to choose personal options
that are available on your vehicle, depending on the
options your vehicle is equipped with, such as door
locks, easy entry seats, and language.
RESET:Press this button, used along with the other
buttons, to reset system functions, select personal
options, and turn off or acknowledge messages on
the DIC.
FUEL Button
The fuel button displays average fuel economy and
instantaneous fuel economy, calculated for your specic
driving conditions, and range information.
Average Fuel Economy:The average fuel economy is
viewed as a long-term approximation of your overall
driving conditions. You should reset the average fuel
economy display every time you refuel. If you press the
RESET button in this mode while you are driving, the
system will reset this display and begin guring fuel
economy from that point in time.
Press the fuel button to display average fuel economy,
such as:
AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY 20.1 MPG or
AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY 11.7 L/100 km
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Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC
display because they are more urgent. These messages
require action before they can be cleared. You should
take any messages that appear on the display seriously
and remember that clearing the messages will only
make the messages disappear, not correct the problem.
The following are the possible messages that can be
displayed and some information about them.
ABS (Antilock Brake System) ACTIVE
This message displays when the Antilock Brake System
(ABS) is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a
braking skid.
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 system
stops adjusting brake pressure. SeeAntilock Brake
System (ABS) on page 4-5for more information.
ACTIVE HANDLING
This message displays when the Active Handling
System is operating. The Active Handling System is a
computer controlled system that assists the driver
in controlling the vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
You may feel or hear the system working and see
the ACTIVE HANDLING message displayed in the DIC.This message stays on for a few seconds following
the active handling event. This is normal when
the system is operating. SeeActive Handling System on
page 4-8andBraking on page 4-4.
ACTIVE HANDLING READY
This message displays when the functional check of the
Active Handling System has been completed. SeeActive
Handling System on page 4-8for more information.
ATTACH TRUNK PARTITION
If the vehicle has a power convertible top, this message
displays and a sound will be heard 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 2-52
for more information.
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.
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