CHEVROLET CORVETTE C6 2012 Owners Manual

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INOPERATIVE, and MAXIMUM
SPEED 129 km/h (80 MPH) will
display together. SeeSelective Ride
Control on page 9‑43 for more
information.
SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM
If this message displays when you
are driving, there is a problem with
the Traction Control System (TCS)
and the vehicle is in need of
service. See your dealer. When this
message is displayed, the system
will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your
driving accordingly.
The traction control system (TCS)
warning light on the instrument
panel cluster will also turn on and a
sound will be heard.
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. See Traction Control
System (TCS) on page 9‑36 for
more information. To acknowledge the message,
press the RESET button.
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 the
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.
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. See
Traction Control System (TCS) on
page 9‑36
for more information.
TRACTION SYSTEM AND
ACTIVE HANDLING –OFF
This message displays, the
instrument panel cluster light turns
on, and a sound will be heard when
the Traction Control System (TCS)
and Active Handling System are
turned off by pressing the Active
Handling System button on the
center console for five seconds.
The Antilock Brake System (ABS)
remains on with the TCS and Active
Handling System off. Adjust your
driving accordingly. See Traction
Control System (TCS) on page 9‑36
and Active Handling System on
page 9‑38 for more information.
To acknowledge this message,
press the RESET button.

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TRACTION SYSTEM AND
ACTIVE HANDLING–ON
If the Traction Control System (TCS)
and Active Handling System are off,
this message displays briefly, the
instrument panel cluster light turns
off, and a sound will be heard when
the TCS and Active Handling
System are turned on by briefly
pressing the Active Handling
System button on the center
console. See Traction Control
System (TCS) on page 9‑36 and
Active Handling System on
page 9‑38 for more information.
TRACTION SYSTEM –OFF
This message displays and stays
on, a sound will be heard, when the
TCS is turned off by pressing the
Active Handling System button on
the center console. See Traction
Control System (TCS) on page 9‑36
for more information.
To acknowledge the message,
press the RESET button.
TRACTION SYSTEM –ON
This message displays and a
sound will be heard when the
Traction Control System (TCS) is
turned on by pressing the Active
Handling System button on the
center console. This message
automatically clears from the DIC
display on its own. See Traction
Control System (TCS) on page 9‑36
for more information.
Safety Belt Messages
BUCKLE PASSENGER
This message reminds you to
buckle the passenger's safety belt.
This message displays and a sound
will be heard when the ignition is on,
the driver's safety belt is buckled,
the passenger's safety belt is
unbuckled with the passenger
airbag enabled, and the vehicle is
in motion. You should have the
passenger buckle their safety belt. The reminder will be repeated if the
ignition is on, the vehicle is in
motion, the driver is buckled, the
passenger is still unbuckled, and the
passenger airbag is enabled. If the
passenger's safety belt is already
buckled, this message will not
come on.
BUCKLE SEATBELT
This message reminds you to
buckle the driver's safety belt.
This message displays and a
sound will be heard when the
ignition is on, the driver's safety belt
is unbuckled, and the vehicle is in
motion. You should buckle your
safety belt.
If the driver remains unbuckled
when the ignition is on and the
vehicle is in motion, the reminder
will be repeated. If the driver's
safety belt is already buckled,
this message will not come on.

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This message is an additional
reminder to the safety belt reminder
light in the instrument panel cluster.
SeeSafety Belt Reminders on
page 5‑17 for more information.
Anti-theft Alarm System
Messages
INTRUSION SENSOR OFF
This message may display when the
anti-theft alarm has been disarmed.
INTRUSION SENSOR ON
This message may display when the
anti-theft alarm has been armed.
Service Vehicle Messages
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 if you
notice a drop in heating and air
conditioning efficiency.
SERVICE ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM
This message displays if an
electrical problem has occurred
within the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM). Have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message displays and a sound
will be heard when there may be an
electrical or another system problem
with the vehicle. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer if this
message keeps appearing.
Starting the Vehicle
Messages
PRESS BRAKE TO START
ENGINE (Automatic
Transmission Only)
This message displays if you try to
start the engine by pressing the
keyless ignition start button without
having the brake pressed. The
brake needs to be pressed when
starting the engine. See
Ignition
Positions on page 9‑20 for more
information.
Tire Messages
HIGH TIRE PRESSURE
This message may be displayed
when one or more of the tires is
overinflated. This message
also displays LEFT FRONT,
RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR,
or RIGHT REAR to indicate
which tire is affected.

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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 and Loading Information label.
SeeRun-Flat Tires on page 10‑56,
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑14,
Tire Pressure on page 10‑62, and
Tire Pressure Monitor System on
page 10‑64. The DIC also shows
the tire pressure values. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑26.
To acknowledge the message,
press the RESET button.
A message reappears every
10 minutes until the condition is
corrected.LOW TIRE PRESSURE or
TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE
{WARNING
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. The active handling
system will be affected. See
Active Handling System on
page 9‑38. If you drive too fast,
you could lose control of your
vehicle. You or others could be
injured. Do not drive over 90 km/h
(55 mph) 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 underinflated.
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
turns on when this message is
displayed. See
Tire Pressure Light
on page 5‑24. 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
and Loading Information label.
See Run-Flat Tires on page 10‑56,
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑14,
Tire Pressure on page 10‑62, and
Tire Pressure Monitor System on
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the tire pressure values. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑26.
To acknowledge the message,
press the RESET button.
A message reappears every
10 minutes until the condition is
corrected.
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
This message displays if a part on
the Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS) is not working
properly. The tire pressure light also
flashes and then remains on during
the same ignition cycle. See Tire
Pressure Light on page 5‑24.
Several conditions may cause this
message to appear. See Tire
Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 10‑66 for more information.
If the warning comes on and stays
on, there may be a problem with the
TPMS. See your dealer.
TIRE FLAT
{WARNING
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 flat. 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. See
Tire Pressure Light
on page 5‑24.
This message is followed by the
MAXIMUM SPEED 90 km/h
(55 MPH) message, and then by
the REDUCED HANDLING
message. The Active Handling
System will intervene more quickly
when a flat 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
and Loading Information label.

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SeeRun-Flat Tires on page 10‑56,
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑14,
Tire Pressure on page 10‑62, and
Tire Pressure Monitor System on
page 10‑64. The DIC also shows
the tire pressure values. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑26.
To acknowledge the message, press
the RESET button. A message
reappears every 10 minutes until the
condition is corrected.
Transmission Messages
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays when there
is a problem with the transmission.
See your dealer for service.
SHIFT TO PARK
If the vehicle has an automatic
transmission, this message displays
if the vehicle is not in P (Park) when
the engine is being turned off. The vehicle will be in ACCESSORY.
Once the shift lever is moved to
P (Park), the vehicle will turn off.
The vehicle will remain in
ACCESSORY, without the 20 minute
time-out period, until the shift lever
is moved to P (Park) or until the
driver presses the pushbutton to
restart the vehicle. See
Ignition
Positions on page 9‑20 for more
information.
TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays and four
chimes sound if the transmission
fluid temperature rises above
132°C (270°F) or rises rapidly.
The transmission may shift gears
or apply the torque converter clutch
to reduce the fluid temperature.
Driving aggressively or driving
on long hills can cause the
transmission fluid temperature to be
higher than normal. If this message
appears, you may continue to drive at a slower speed. Monitor the
transmission fluid temperature and
allow it to cool to at least 110°C
(230°F). The transmission fluid
temperature can be monitored with
the gauges button on the DIC.
See
“DIC Operation and Displays”
under Driver Information Center
(DIC) on page 5‑26 andAutomatic
Transmission Fluid on page 10‑20.
Also check the engine coolant
temperature. If it is also hot, see
Engine Overheating on page 10‑30.
If this message is displayed during
normal vehicle operation on flat
roads, the 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.
See Automatic Transmission on
page 9‑27 for more information.

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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.
UPSHIFT NOW
SeeManual Transmission on
page 9‑32.
Vehicle Reminder
Messages
ACCESSORY MODE ON
This message displays when the
vehicle is in accessory mode.
ICE POSSIBLE
This message displays when the
outside air temperature is cold
enough to create icy road
conditions. Adjust your driving
accordingly.
OPTIONS UNAVAILABLE
This message displays for a few
seconds if a RKE transmitter that is
not labeled 1 or 2 is used and you
try to personalize the features on
the vehicle by pressing the OPTION
button. The personalization system
will not recognize the transmitter
and the DIC will not display the
current driver number or the menus
used to set personalizations.
The personalization features will
then be set to the default states.
See Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑54 for more information.
SET PARK BRAKE FOR
SEAT RECALL
If the 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 Seats on page 3‑4 for
more information.
Washer Fluid Messages
CHECK WASHER FLUID
See Washer Fluid on page 10‑34.

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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 Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitters is assigned to
driver 1. The other is assigned to
driver 2. The backs of the RKE
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
RKE transmitter, labelled 1 or 2,
is pressed.
.The appropriate memory
button, 1 or 2, located on
the driver door is pressed.
See
Memory Seats on page 3‑4
for more information.
.A valid RKE transmitter is
detected upon opening the
driver door. If more than one valid RKE
transmitter is detected upon
opening the driver door, the driver
preferences for the lowest driver
number will be recalled.
If an RKE 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.

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Entering the Personal
Options Menu
To enter the personal options menu,
use the following steps:
1. If you have an automatictransmission vehicle, turn the
vehicle on with the shift lever in
P (Park).
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 first
personalization menu item.
4. Once you have cycled through all of the personal options,
pressing the OPTION button a
final 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.

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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 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 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 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 door is opened.
.The vehicle is turned off or in
RAP and the unlock button on
the RKE transmitter is pressed.
In order for the Auto Exit Recall
feature to work on an automatic
transmission vehicle, the vehicle
must be in P (Park). 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)
If you choose YES, when you turn
the ignition off and open the driver
door or press the unlock button on
the RKE 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.