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The Insfrument Panel-
Your lnformaiion System
Your instrument panel is designed to let
you lmow at a glance how your vehicle
is running.
You'll lrnow how fast you're
going, how much fuel
you're using, and
many other things you'll need to drive
safely
and economically.
The main components
of your
instrument panel are:
I. Acceleration Slip Regulation Switch
2. ,Side Widow Defogging Vents
3. Side Vents
4. Turn SignQHeadlight Beam Lever
5. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
(AW
6. Instrument Cluster
7. Fuel Gage
8. Ignition Switch
9. Trip Monitor Controls
IOm Solar Sensor
1 1. Center Vents
12. Driver Information. Center
13. Climate Controls and Rear Window
Defogger
14. Glove Box
15. Side Vents
16. Side Window Defogging Vents
17;Fuse Panel
18. Audio System
19. Ashtray/Lighter/Cup Holder
20. Selective Ride Control (Option)
21. Power Seat Controls (Option)
22. Gear Shift Lever
23. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
24. Horn
25. Light Controls
26. Fog Lights Switch
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1 n this part you'll find out how to
operate the comfort control systems
and audio systems offered with your
Corvette. Be sure to read about the
particular system supplied with your
vehicle.
.Co,mfort 'I I
Climate Control ........................................................................\
........................ 136
Automatic Electronic Climate Control .......................................................... 140
Setting the Clock ........................................................................\
...................... 148
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Player 149
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Player (Delco-Bose@- Music System) ............. 152
AM/FM Stereo with Cas.sette/CD Player (Delco-Base@ Music System) ...... 155
Care o€Your Cassette Tape Player ................................................................. 160
Care of Your Compact Discs ........................................................................\
.. 160
Power
Antenna Mast Care ........................................................................\
...... 161
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Understanding Radio Reception .................................................................... 159

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Automutic Ekctronic
Climate Control (OPTION)
With this system, you can control the
ventilation, heating
and air conditioning
in your vehicle, or you can use the
automatic setting.
Your vehicle also has
the flow-through ventilation system
described later
in this section.
The digital screen displays the outside
temperature, the inside temperature
setting, and the fan speed.
If the inside
temperature is changed,
or if the system
is changed from
OFF to any mode, the
inside temperature setting will be
displayed for several seconds before the
outside temperature is again displayed.
The
air conditioner compressor operates
in all air conditioning positions, and in
(@ (Defrost) when the outside
temperature is above freezing.
When
the air conditioner is on, you may
sometimes notice slight changes in your
vehicle's engine speed and power. This
is normal, because the Automatic
EIectronic Climate Control system
is
designed to cycle the compressor on
and off to keep the desired cooling and
to
help your vehicle's fuel economy.
TEMP SET: This control sets the
interior temperature you want. Press
V to lower the inside temperature
setting; press
A to raise the setting.
The temperature
you set will be
displayed on the digital screen.
Once you set the temperature you want,
the system will try to maintain this temperature,
whether
you are using the
heating
or the cooling controls.
However, if you set the temperature for
60°F (16°C) or 90°F (3Z°C), the fan will
stay on 3p udess you select a
different speed.
Your Automatic Electronic Climate
Control system
has three sensors. The
sun load sensor on top of the dashboard
detects increased interior temperature
caused by sunlight.
To keep you
comfortable, it reduces the interior
temperature
by as much as 5°F (3°C)
below the setting on the digital screen.
The outside air temperature sensor,
located on the right
side of the upper
radiator support
in the grille opening,
reads the outside temperature.
This is
what you usually see on the display.

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Automutic Electrunic
Climate Cuntvul (C0nt.j
Use These Settings to Set Your Fan
Speed
V (Lqw.Ean): 'This. setting overrides.
the automatic fan speed. To decrease
fan speed, press the
V button and
hold until
you see the fan speed you
want.
AUTO # (Automatic Fan): when
you use this setting, the controller
chooses the fan speed based on the
input signals.
In the AUTO mode
during hot weather (after the vehicle
has not been running for a period of
time) the-fan speed will be
low when
the vehicle is initially
started. This
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initial low fan speed is used to purge
the vehicle of hot interior air. In the
AUTO 3f mode during cold weather,
the
fan speed will be delayed. in the
heat
mode until the engine coolant
reaches
an adequate temperature to
provide heat.
A (High .Fan) : This setting overrides
the automatic fan speed. To increase
fan speed, press the A button and
hold until you see the fan speed you
want. There is no €an blower delay.
Fan speeds wil1 range from 1 (lowest
setting)
to 10 (highest setting). When
any fan speed is selected, it will appear
on the digital screen briefly and the
ot~tside temperature will also appear.
Air Conditioning System
If a light above a button flashes when
you turn
on the ignition, it may indicate
an electrical problem with your air
conditioning system. The flashing will
continue for one minute, then go but. It
means you should have your system
checked
and serviced if needed.
It may
also mean the rekigerant level is
too low in your air conditioner system.
The. light will still flash after rebigerant
is added. This means your system will
not cool the air until it is reset.

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Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
Directional Controls (CONT.)
also controls the fan speed
-automaticallyy, unless the fan is
overridden
by the 7 or A button.
'YJJ(Heater): In this setting, all air
coming into the vehicle. is forced to the
floor. The fan blower motor will vary
in speed unless yowpress the Vur A
button. The in-car temperature will
adjust to the setting you choose. The
air conditioning compressor will not.
run in the manual heater mode.
If .your vehicle has an
engine block
heater
and you.use .it during cold
weather,
UoF (-18°C) or lower, your
heating system will .more quickly
provide heat became the engine coolant
is already warmed. See the
Index under
Engine Bluck Heater.
44
(Defrost): With this setting,
mast
of the air is forced. through the
windshield defroster vents. The
cornpressor
runs by using all the input
signals. The fan blower also .goes to a
fixed
high speed with no delay. After
start-up you can override the High fan
blower speed by pushing or AUTO.
DEFOG: Press the and (@'
buttons at the same time to operate the
defog mode. This directs warmed air
through the windshield defroster
vents,
and through the heater ducts.
OFF: Press to turn off the system.
Rear Window Defogger
(COUPE AND HARDTOP CONVERTlBLE)
a (Rear Window Defogger) :Press
this button to warm the defogger grid
on the rear window and
warm the
power mirrors. The indicator light will
glow while the rear window defogger is
operating.
If you have a convertible,
you. will have the 4 (Power Mirror
Defogger) button .on your climate
control system. This button
is for
heated mirrors only. The -rear window
defogger
will turn:off automatically after.
about
10 minutes. of use, You can also-
turn the defogger
off by turning off the
ignition
or by pressing the @ button
again.

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Electronic Heating and Air
Conditioning
The blower motor for the ,optional
(C683 Automatic Electronic Climate
Control 6yst.em is protected by a 5-amp
underhood- fuse. -See your dealer for
service.
Headlight. Wiring
The headlight wiring is protected by a
circuit breaker in the.Iight switch, An
electrical overload will cause the lights
to go on and off, QT in some cases to
remain o€E. If this happens, have your-
headlight system checked right away.
Windshield. Wipers
The windshield wiper- motor is
protected.
by a circuit breaker and a
fuse. If the rn0to.r overheats due to
heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop
until the. motor cools. If, the overload is
caused by some electrical problem, 'ham
it
fixed.
Power Windows and Other
Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel
protect the
power windows and other
power accessories.
When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker
opens and closes, protecting the circuit
until the.proHern is
fixed.

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ABS Active Light ........................... 117
ABS Service Light ........................... 117
ABS Light ......................................... 117
Acceleration Slip Regu’laticin
(ASR) System .......................... 89,. 175
Accessory Wiring . Plug .................... 147
Action Center, Corvette ................... 343
Adding
Brake Fluid
.......... ........... ............ . 27 1
Electrical Equipment ...... 65, 146, 304
Engine Coolant ..... 216, 262,311,3.27
Engine Oil ............................... 250, 31 1
Hydraulic Clatch Fluid’ ......... 260, 3 17
Power Steeting Fluid ............ 269, 318
Rear Axle Fluid ..................... 262, 318
Sound Equipment ........................... 146
Transmission Fluids. ..... 25.9,260, 317
Windshield Washer
Fluid ............................... 84, 269, 3 17
Air .Bag (see Supplemental Inflatable
AirCieaner Filter ..................... 254, 312
.Air Conditioner ....................... 136., ‘142
Alcohol, .Driving Under thi Influence
of ..................................................... 169
Restraint)
Alcohol in Gasoline ......................... 242
Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning
................................ 296. 301
Antenna, Power ............................... 161
Antifreeze ......... 216, 262, 263, 311., 317
Anti-Lock Br.& e
Removing ....................................... 228
System (ABS) ....................... 117? 1-73
Anti-Lock Brake System Light ........ 117
Ashtray and Lighters .......................... 96
ASR Off Light .............................. .... 116
ASR System ................................. 89, 175
Cassette Playek ........................... 149
Music System) ............................ 152
Music System) ............................ 155
Appearance Care .............................. 289
ASR Active Light ............................. 115
Audio Systems ................................. 146
AM/FM Stereo with
.AM/F M. Stereo-with
Cassette Player
(Delco-Base@
AM/FM Stereo with CassetteKD
Player (Delco-Bose*
Care of Audio Systems ................. 160
-Radio Reception. For the Best ...... 159
Setting.the Clock ............................ I48
Automatic Electroriic Climate
Aptomatic
Transmission
Control ........................................... 140
Adding Fluid ................................. 259
Axle, Rea Liniited-Slip ....................... 76
Checking Fluid ................................. 2.56
Shifting., ....................................... 67, 78
&ry ..................................... 205, 272
Jump Starting ..........................?........ 205
Warnings .......................... 205, 206, 272
Battery Warning . Gage ..................... 105
Battery Warning Light ....................... 118
Blizzard ............ ..i.. ........................... 200
Block Heater, Engine ......................... 66
“Blowout, ” Tire .................................. 224
Brake AdjustmenL
..................................... 178
Fluid ...................................... 270, 317
Master Cylinder ............................ 270
Parking ............................................. 77
Pedal Travel .................................... 178
Warning Light .................................. 106
Wear Indicators .............................. 177
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Underbody Maintenance ............... 302
Warnings ............................... 289, 297
Weatherstrips
................................ 301
Windshield and Wiper Blades ...... 295
Cleaning Your C.onvertible Top ....... 297
Climate Control
................................ 136
Air Conditioner ...................... 136, 142
Automatic Electronic Climate Control
........................................ 140
Heater .................................... 137, 144
Ventilation ............................ 137, 145
Clock, Setting the ............................ 148
Clusters, Instrument Panel .............. 100
Compact Disc Player
(see
Audio Systems)
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 235
Concealed Headlights ......................... 90
Control of a Vehicle ........................... 171
Convertible Hardtop ........................ 128
Convertible
Top ............................... 124
Coolant ............. 216, 262, 263, 311, 317
Adding .. 216,218,222,262,263, 266
Pressure Cap ................................. 268
Convex Outside Mirror ...................... 93
Checking &
High Fill Reservoir
Low Coolant Light ......................... 112
Proper Mixture to Use ........... 217. 262
S.a€ety
Warnings .... 106 ,. 217.263.264. 267
Temperature Gage ........................ 106
Corvette Action Center .................... 343
Cruise Control
................................... -84
Cup Holder ......................................... 96
Curves,
Driving on ........................... 179
Customer Assistance Infomation ... 341
DAB (Delayed Accessory Bus) ........ 57
Daytime Running Lights ................... 90
Defensive Driving
............................ 168
Dead Battery: What to . Do ............... 205
Defogger, Power Mirror .................... 139
Defogger. Rear Window ........... 138. 144
Defrosting Window .......................... 137
Dimensions ...................................... 3 16
Directional Controls. Electronic Climate
.......................................... 145
Door Ajar Light ....................’............. 107
Door Locks .......................................... 43
Dcmnshifting ................................. 69, 73
.Driver Idormation Center ............... 112
Driver Pasition .................................. 23
Driving ............................................. 163
At Night ........................................... 184
City ................................................ 190
Controlling a Skid .......................... 183
Drunken ......................................... 169
Freeway ........................................... 191
Hill and Mountain ....................... 195
Driver’s Side SIR (“Air Bag”) ........... 26
Defensively .................................... 168
In a Foreign Country ..................... 243
In Fog, Mist and Haze .................. 189
In the Rain ...................................... 186
Long Distance ............................... 193
Loss of Control ............................. 183
On Cmes ...................................... 179
Passing .................................... 87, 181
Through Deep Standing Water ....... 65
Winter Driving ............................... 198
Drunken Driving ............................ 169
Electric Outside Mirror Control ..... 93
Electrical Equipment,
Electronic Heating
. and
.Adding
.............................. 65., 146, 304
Air Conditioning ............................. 310