1997 CHEVROLET CORVETTE key

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
set the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position by
holding in the button on the lever and pushing the
lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
remove the key from your ignition, your vehicle is
in PARK
(P).
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running (Automatic Transmission
Models Only)
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the
engine running. Your vehicle could move
suddenly
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)
with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you
leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could
overheat and even catch fire. You or others could
be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the
engine running unless you have to.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t
shift out
of PARK (P), try this:
Parking Over Things That Burn
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn the key to the ACC position.
Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step
4.
Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
Start the engine and then shift to the drive gear
you want.
Have your vehicle inspected by your dealer as soon
as possible.
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission)
Before you get out of your vehicle, 1: ,ut your manual
transmission in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the
parking brake.
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that
can burn.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Reading Lamps
Your inside rearview mirror includes two reading lamps.
The lamps will go on when a door is opened. When the
doors are closed and the ignition is on, each lamp can be
turned on individually by moving the switch (each lamp
has its own switch) to ON.
There is also an interior console flood lamp located
underneath the rearview mirror which comes on with the
headlamps or parking lamps.
Inadvertent Load Control
If the underhood lamp, vanity mirror lamps, reading
lamps, console or glove box lamps are accidentally left
on, the power load will time out after 15 minutes. To
reset it, all of the above lamps must be turned off or the
key must be in the
ON position.
Mirrors
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
An inside rearview mirror is attached above your
windshield. The mirror has pivots
so that you can
adjust it.
You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving.
Pull the tab for night driving to reduce glare. Push the
tab for daytime driving.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Center Console Security Shade (Option)
To use this storage area, pull up the lid on the driver’s
side front edge of the console and swing
it to the
passenger’s side.
You can use the key to lock and unlock the console.
Don’t leave the key
in the lock, or it could be damaged
when the driver sits down.
The fuel fill door release and accessory outlet are
located inside the console. The security shade can provide hidden
storage in the
rear area of your vehicle. The shade
is also helpful in
blocking the glare from the removeable roof when it is
stored
in the rear compartment.
Using the Security Shade
1.
2.
Hook the elastic loops on the front corners (A) of the
shade
to the T-nuts located on the front corners of
the rear hatch frame.
Hook the elastic loops on the rear corners
(B) of the
shade to the hooks recessed inside the rear hatch
frame, near the rear corners.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will
come on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt
is already buckled.
The safety belt light
will also come
on and
stay on until the driver’s
belt is buckled.
Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows a deployed air bag symbol. The
system checks the air bag’s electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if there
is an electrical
problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the
air bag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic
module. For more information
on the air bag system,
see “Air Bag” in the Index.
This light will come on
when you start your engine,
and it will flash for a few
seconds. Then the light should
go out. This means
the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you
start the
engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
The air bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to
ON. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so it will be
ready to warn you if there
is a problem.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Voltmeter
When the key is in the ON
position with the engine not
running, the voltmeter
shows the voltage output of
your battery. When the engine is running, it shows
the voltage output of the
charging system.
the rate of charge changes
J
The reading will change as
(with engine speed, for example), but if the voltmeter
reads at
9 volts or below, your instrument panel and
other systems may shut down. The DIC will read LOW
VOLTAGE when your Corvette is at
10 volts or below.
Have it checked right away. Driving with the voltmeter
reading at
10 volts or below could drain your battery
and disable your vehicle.
Brake System Warning Light
Your Corvette’s hydraulic brake system is divided into
two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can
still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you
need both parts working well.
BRAKE
This light should come on when you turn the ignition
key to START.
If it doesn’t
come on then, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn
you
if there’s a problem.
If this warning light stays on after you start the engine,
the parking brake may be set or there may be a brake
problem. Refer to “Parking Brake” in the Index to see
if it is set.
If the parking brake is not set, have your
brake system inspected right away.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the light comes on while you are driving, and you
have a LOW BRAKE FLUID message showing on the
DIC, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may
notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may
go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the
light
is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See
“Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.)
A C WTION:
Your brake system may not be working properly
if the brake warning light is on. Driving with the
brake warning light
on can lead to an accident.
If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the
road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle
towed for service.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
With the anti-lock brake
system, the light will come
on when you start your
engine and may stay on
for several seconds.
That’s normal.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition to
OFF. Or, if the
light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as
possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine
again to reset the system.
If the light still stays on, or
comes on again while you’re driving, your Corvette
needs service.
If the regular brake system warning light
isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have
anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning
light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and
there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake
System Warning Light” earlier in this section.
The anti-lock brake system warning light should come
on briefly when you turn the ignition key to
ON. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the Light Is Flashing
The following may prevent more serious damage to
your vehicle:
0 Reducing vehicle speed.
0 Avoiding hard accelerations.
0 Avoiding steep uphill grades.
If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If
the Light Is On Steady” following.
If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do
so,
stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle.
Turn the key
off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the
engine. If the light remains on steady, see
“If the Light
Is On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing,
follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your
dealer or qualified service center for service.
If the Light Is On Steady
You may be able to correct the emission system
malfunction by considering the following:
Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If
so, your electrical system
may be wet. The condition
will usually be corrected when the electrical system
dries out.
A few driving trips should turn the light off.
Have you recently changed brands of fuel?
If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see
“Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your
engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may
notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you
put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on
acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These
conditions may
go away once the engine is warmed up.)
This will be detected by the system and cause the light
to turn on.
If you experience one or more of these conditions,
change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least
one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
If none of the above steps have made the light turn
off,
have your dealer or qualified service center check the
vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and
diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical
problems that may have developed.
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