lights CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2010 6.G User Guide

Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
If the manual parking lamps or headlamps have been
left on, the exterior lamps will turn off as soon as the
ignition is turned off or Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. This protects against draining the
battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps
or parking lamps on. The battery saver does not work if
the headlamps are turned on after the ignition switch is
turned to off.
If you need to leave the lamps on, use the exterior lamp
control to turn the lamps back on.
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.
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3. Remove the filter and install the new air filter.
4. Replace the filter cover.
5. Attach the retainer clips.
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury.
Warning lights come on when there might be or there
is a problem with one of the vehicle's functions. Some
warning lights come on briefly when the engine is
started to indicate they are working.
Gauges can indicate when there might be or there
is a problem with one of the vehicle's functions. Often
gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a
problem with the vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
while driving, or when one of the gauges shows there
could be a problem, check the section that explains
what to do. Follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do
repairs can be costly and even dangerous.
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If, after several seconds, both 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/retailer for service.
{WARNING:
If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and
stays on, it means that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to
yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right
away. See Airbag Readiness Light
on page 4‑33
for more information, including important safety
information.
Voltmeter Gauge
Base and Z06 The voltmeter shows the
voltage output of the
battery. It shows the
voltage output of the
charging system while
the engine is running.
The reading changes as the rate of charge changes
(with engine speed, for example), but if the voltmeter
reads at 9 volts or below, the instrument panel cluster
and other systems may shut down. The Driver
Information Center (DIC) reads BATTERY VOLTAGE
LOW when the vehicle is at 10 volts or below. Have it
checked right away. Driving with the voltmeter reading
at 10 volts or below could drain the battery and disable
the vehicle.
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The engine oil pressure can also be displayed using the
GAGES button on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑47.
Security Light
For information regarding
this light and the vehicle's
security system, see
Theft-Deterrent System
on page 3‑19.
Fog Lamp Light
The fog lamp light comes
on when the fog lamps
are in use.
The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off.
See Fog Lamps
on page 4‑13for more information.
Lights On Reminder
This light comes on
whenever the parking
lamps are on.
See Headlamps on Reminder
on page 4‑12for more
information.
Highbeam On Light
This light comes on when
the high-beam headlamps
are in use.
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
on page 4‑5for more information.
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SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM
This message displays if there is a problem with the
Active Handling System and the vehicle needs service.
The active handling system light on the instrument
panel cluster also turns on and a sound will be heard.
See your dealer/retailer. When this message is
displayed, the system is not working. Adjust your driving
accordingly. See Active Handling System
on page 5‑8for more information.
SERVICE AIR CONDITIONING
This message displays when the electronic sensors
that control the air conditioning and heating systems
are no longer working. Have the climate control system
serviced by your dealer/retailer if you notice a drop in
heating and air conditioning efficiency.
SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKES
If this message displays while you are driving, stop as
soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the
engine again to reset the system. If the message stays
on, or comes back on again while you are driving, the
vehicle is in need of service. See your dealer/retailer. If the antilock brake system (ABS) warning light is on
and the regular brake system warning light is not on,
you still have brakes, but do not have ABS. If the
regular brake system warning light is also on, you do
not have ABS and there is a problem with the brakes.
See
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
on
page 4‑37and Brake System Warning Lighton
page 4‑36.
If this message is displayed, the Traction Control
System (TCS) and the Active Handling System will
also be disabled. The DIC will scroll three messages:
SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKES, SERVICE TRACTION
SYSTEM, and SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING, and the
instrument panel cluster lights will come on along with a
sound. When the service message is displayed, the
computer controlled systems will not assist the driver.
Have the system repaired by your dealer/retailer as
soon as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly.
To acknowledge these messages, press the RESET
button.
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Approach Lights :This option briefly turns on the
parking lamps, the high-beam headlamps 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 high-beam
headlamps, 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.
See Keyless Access System
on page 3‑5for more
information. When the mode you want is selected, press the
OPTION button to set your choice and advance to
the next personal option.
Twilight Delay :
This option allows you to set the
amount of time you want the parking lamps and
high-beam headlamps to remain on after you exit the
vehicle. This will occur when the vehicle is off or in
RAP and the headlamps are on due to the automatic
headlamp system. The parking lamps and high-beam
headlamps will remain on until the driver selected time
expires, the exterior lamp control is activated or the
vehicle is no longer off or in RAP.
Press the OPTION button until TWILIGHT DELAY
appears on the display, then press the RESET button to
scroll through the following modes:
.OFF
.15 S
.30 S (default)
.90 S
If you choose OFF, this option will turn off.
If you choose 15 S, the twilight delay time will be set to
15 seconds.
If you choose 30 S, the twilight delay time will be set to
30 seconds.
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Latches, Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Lifting the Vehicle, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-84
LightingEntry/Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Lights Active Handling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Highbeam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
One-to-Four Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Loading Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28 Locks
Automatic Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . 2-35, 2-36
Lumbar
Power and Side Bolsters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
M
Maintenance ScheduleMaintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Owner Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
Manual Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Manual Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-99
Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-100
Vehicle Personalization DIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-71
Ventilation Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
W
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Safety and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-81
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-79
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-81
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-76 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-59
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-59
Wiper Blades, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-96
Wiper Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-100
Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63
Wiper Activated Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
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XM Radio Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95
XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-109
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