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This light c0me.s on when the-anti-lo-clr
brake system is engaged to prevent
wheel lock when
braking. You may hear
or. feel the-anti-lock system running
through a diagnostic test. This light will
also
come on as a test for .about two
seconds
when the engine is ‘started.
Service ABS Light
This light will come on as a test for
.about- two seconds when the engine is
.started.
If it stays on, - or comes an while you are
driving, carefully stop your vehicle as
.soon as you can and turn the ignition
off. Then start the engine to restart the
system.
If the SERVICE ABS light
stays
on, or it comes on again while you
are driving; the anti-lock system needs
service. Unless the BRAKE warning
light is also on,. you will still have
brakes, but not ABS.
See the Index under-How the Anti-Lock
SyStePn Works. ..
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Charging System Light
The charging system light will come on when
you turn on the ignition, but the
engine
is not running, as a check to
show you it is working. Then it should
go out. If it stays on when the engine is
running; or comes on while you are
driving,
you may have a problem with
the electrical charging system. It could
indicate that you have. a loose or broken
drive
belt or another electrical problem.
Have it checked right away. Driving
while thisJight
is. on could drain your
battery.
If you must drive a short distance with
the lght un, be certain to turn of€ aU.
your accessories, such as the radio and
air conditioner.
Low Oil Light
This light will come on for a few
seconds wheri
you start your vehicle
and
will stay on if your oil is '/z to 1%
quarts low (with the vehicle nearly
level).
See the Index under Engine UiE.
For the LT5 Engine Only: If this light
comes on, and you need to verify the oil
level, let
your vehicle sit for approximately
two hours
with the engine off before
checlung the
oil, See the Index under
Checking Engine Oil Level for the
proper procedure.
You should check your oil level
regulariy.
This light is an added
reminder.
Malfuncfion Indicator Lamp
(Senrice hghe Soon Light)
A computer monitors operation of your
fuel, ignition and emission control
systems. This light should
come on
when the ignition is on, but the engine
is not running,
as a check to show you it
is working. If
it does not come on at all,
have it fixed right away. If it stays on, or
it comes on while you
are driving, the
computer is indicating th,at you have a
problem.
You should take your vehicle
in for service soon.
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The Selective Ride Control system is
designed to sense vehicle speed in the
first minute after the vehicle is started.
If the vehicle has not been moved in the
first minute, the Selective Ride Control
system
will interpret this as a vehicle
speed
fault. After thee consecutive .
vehicle speed faults, the SERVICE
RIDE CONTROL light will turn on.
Once the vehicle is moved, the
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL light will
go out.
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Passive Keyless Entry Light
If the.Passive Keyless Entry system is
on, this light comes on for two seconds
whenyou put the key in the ignition
and turn it to the Run position. If the
Passive -Keyless Entry .system is off, the
light will not cume on. This light also
comes on .md flashes when you we
programming~ one or more transmitters.
See
the- Index under. Passive Keyless
Entry System.
System Problems
The Central Control Module (CCM)
controls several electronic systems on
your Corvette. SYS will flash three
times every
15 seconds on the display
near the he1 gage if there is a problem
with one of the CCM-cantrolled
systems. Have your vehicle checked
by
a. Chevrolet dealer if SYS keeps
appearing.
If the SECURITY light flashes at the
same the SYS flashes on the
instrument panel, a ,problem has been
detected in your the& deterrent system.
If this OCCUTS, have YQW vehicle
serviced.
Roof Panel ~XWE)
Removing the Roof Panel:
' 1. Be sure your vehicle is on a level
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Shift your automatic transmission
into P (Park). Or, if you have the
manual
transmission, shift it into
R {Reverse).
4. Lower the side windows all the'way
down.
5. Turn your ignition key to the Lock
position.
6. Move both sun visors to the side to
uncover the
.front bolt access holes.
place.
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7. Remove the ratchet wench from the
center console storage compartment.
8. Use the-wrench to loosen the two
-front attaching bolts. Don't remove
them. They'll stay in place when
theyke luase.
9. The two rear attaching bolts are,on
the
roof, one above each seat; Use
the wrench to loosen these two
bolts until the roof panel is -free. The
rear bolts are designed
to stay
securely
in the roof panel. This
prevents
rattling when the roof
panel is stored.
10. To store your roof panel, open the
rear hatch lid.
Look for the two
storage brackets in the rear area,
.one below each courtesy light,
11. Use assistance when removing the
roof panel until you 'are sure you
can do it alone. Stand onzeither side
of the vehicIe. First, lift the front of -
the roof panel up. Then move it
forward as,.you lift it off the vehicle.
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. Park on a level surface, set the
parking brake
firmly, shift an
automatic transmission into
P (Park)
and shut off the engine. Shift a
manual transmission into R (Reverse).
Then lower both
windpp and-sun
visors.
E
i 1. Unlock the front of the convertible
top by turning the latch handles
outward and then
lift the top off the
windshield slightly. Then unfasten
the
Velcro@ strips at the rear of each
window opening.
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3. Tilt the driver's seatback forward.
The convertible top release handle is
located behind the driver's seat and
beneath the deck
lid. Pull the release
handle
forward to unlock the rear of
the convertible top, then lift and hold
the rear
of the convertible top.
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Features & Controls
Convertiible Hardtop (CONT.)
4. Loosen the rear comer bracket bolts
with the ratchet wrench.
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5. Using the Torx@ wrench, remove the 6. Slide both lock pillar brackets down
two lower bolts
(A) from th-e lock
brackets.
These are the rear window -receiver bracket on each side. located behind the lock pillar
the two upper
bolts (C) from the
7. Disconnect both wife connectors
each lock pillar bracket. Then remove lifted slightly
to remove
the brackets.
the bolt (B) from the bottom flange of
brackets. The hardtop may have to be
pillar bracket on each side, Remove
* and forward from the receiver
defogger wires.
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Convertible Hardtop (CONT.)
-3. Move both seats forward. Then slide
the lock pillar bracket into the
receiver bracket until
the scribed line
is even with the lower edge of the
receiver bracket. Make-sure the black
wire. connectors are inside the vehicle
and connected.
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Insert the two upper Tarx@ bolts (C)
into both receiver brackets:. The
hardtop may have- to be lifted slightly
to install the lock pillar bracket.
A’
To help,avbid .p&oial . ,.
,injury,,tighten all hardtop
.fasteners
before driving the vehicle.
4. If the hardtop hasn’t lowered into
place, pull the release lever -behind
the driver3 seat.under the storage
compartment lid.
5. Secure, but don’t fully tighten, the
rear corner bracket bdts using the
flat ratchet wrench.
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