1997 CHEVROLET CORVETTE light

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4 OPTIONS
This button allows you to choose personal options
available with your vehicle, such as security, door
locks, easy entry seats and language. Some of these
functions work along with the key fob transmitter.
When returning to the options menu, the first item of
the options list will always be displayed, not the one
you were last in when you changed buttons.
1 PASSIVE UNLK DRIVER 1
APPROACH LIGHTS ON
AUTO LOCK
ON
I AUTO UNLOCK-DRIVER I
I SEAT EASY ENTRY ON
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I FOB TRAINING I
The following are the options listed under the
OPTIONS button:
Lock and Arm
Press the OPTIONS button until LOCK & ARM
appears on the display, then use the RESET button to
page through the following selections:
0 LOCK & ARM OFF
0 LOCK & ARM HORN ONLY
0 LOCK & ARM LIGHTS ONLY
0 LOCK & ARM HORN & LTS
If you choose LOCK & ARM OFF, you will receive no
security feedback when locking or unlocking your vehicle.
If you choose LOCK
& ARM HORN ONLY, only the
horn will chirp to let you know when your alarm system
has armed when locking your vehicle.
If you choose LOCK
& ARM LIGHTS, only your
exterior lights will flash to let you know when your
alarm system has armed when locking your vehicle.
If you choose LOCK
& ARM HORN & LTS, the horn
will chirp and the exterior lights will flash briefly to
let you know the system has armed when locking
your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Alarm
Press the OPTIONS button until ALARM appears on
the display, then use the RESET button to page through
the following selections:
ALARM HORN
0 ALARM HORN & LIGHTS
If you choose ALARM HORN, the horn will sound
during an alarm. If you choose ALARM HORN
&
LIGHTS, the horn will sound and the exterior lights
will flash during an alarm.
Passive Unlock
Press the OPTIONS button until PASSIVE UNLOCK
appears on the display, then
use the RESET button to
page through the following selections:
PASSIVE UNLOCK- DRIVER
PASSIVE UNLOCK- BOTH
If you choose the PASSIVE UNLOCK- DRIVER, only
the driver’s door lock will be programmed to passively
unlock. The driver’s door will passively unlock when
you approach the vehicle with the key fob transmitter
slider switch set to
ON.
If you choose PASSIVE UNLOCK- BOTH, the driver
and passenger’s door locks will be programmed to
passively unlock. The driver and passenger doors will
passively unlock when you approach the vehicle with
the key fob transmitter slider switch set to ON.
See “Remote Function Actuation (WA)” in the Index
for more information.
Approach Lights
Press the OPTIONS button until APPROACH LIGHTS
appears on the display, then use the RESET button to
page through the following choices:
APPROACH LIGHTS ON
0 APPROACH LIGHTS OFF
If you choose APPROACH LIGHTS ON, the fog lamps,
front turn signal, rear back-up and courtesy lamps will
come on for
30 seconds as you approach the vehicle
with the key fob transmitter. This will occur only when
it is dark outside.
APPROACH LIGHTS OFF turns
off this option.
See “Remote Function Actuation System” in the Index
for more information.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ABS ACTIVE (Anti-Lock Brake System Active):
When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure
to help avoid a braking skid, the ABS ACTIVE message
will be displayed.
Slippery road conditions may exist
if this message is
displayed,
so adjust your driving accordingly. The
message will stay on for a few seconds after the system
stops adjusting brake pressure.
SERVICE ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System): If the
SERVICE ABS message is displayed when 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, your vehicle is in need of service.
If the
regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still
have brakes, but don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the
regular brake system light is also on, you don’t have
anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with your
brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in
this section.
SERVICE COLUMN LOCK: The system that
controls the locking and unlocking of the steering
column may
not work properly. Have the vehicle
towed to a dealer for service.
LOW OIL PRESSURE: You will hear four chimes
and the CHECK GAGES telltale will come
on when
this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning,
press the RESET button. After you press the RESET
button, a message will be displayed and you will hear a
chime every minute until the vehicle
is serviced. If you
do not press RESET, the message will remain on the
digital display until the vehicle
is serviced.
Low oil pressure may be the result of a combination
of low oil level and abrupt changes in the vehicle’s
direction. When this warning
is displayed, you should
not operate
the engine at high RPM or make fast abrupt
moves. When convenient, you should check the oil
level. See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
LOW OIL LEVEL: Press RESET to acknowledge that
you have read the message and to remove it from the
display. The message will reappear every
10 minutes
until this condition changes.
You will hear two chimes when this message is
displayed.
If this message appears after starting your
engine, your engine oil level may be too low. You may
need to add oil. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine REDUCED ENGINE POWER: You will hear chimes
continuously when this message is displayed. To
acknowledge that you have read the message and to
remove it from the display, press RESET. The
message will reappear every
15 seconds until this
condition changes.
If the Driver Information Center displays the
REDUCED ENGINE POWER message and the
CHECK ENGINE light comes on, a noticeable
reduction in the vehicle’s performance may occur. If the
REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed but
there is no reduction
in performance, proceed to your
destination. The performance may be reduced the next
time the vehicle is driven.
The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while the
REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed,
but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime the
CHECK ENGINE light stays on, the vehicle should be
taken to an authorized Chevrolet dealer as soon as
possible for diagnosis and repair.
Also, refer to “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” (Check
Engine Light) in the Index. If the REDUCED ENGINE
POWER message is displayed in combination with the
COOLANT OVER TEMP message, see “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON: If this message appears
on the DIC, there may be an electrical or another system
problem with your Corvette. Have your vehicle checked
by your dealer if this message keeps appearing.
CHARGE SYSTEM FAULT Press RESET to
acknowledge that you have read the message and to
remove it from the display. The message will reappear
every
10 minutes until this condition changes. You will
hear two chimes when this message is displayed.
If this message 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 this light is
on could drain
your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the message on,
be certain to turn off your accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
TRACTION SYS ACTIVE: When your traction
control system is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION
SYS ACTIVE message will be displayed. Slippery road
conditions may exist if this message is displayed,
so
adjust your driving accordingly. The message will stay
on for a few seconds after the traction control system
stops limiting wheel spin.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Mode Buttons
These buttons control the air intake, the air conditioning
and the rear window defogger operation.
outside air into your vehicle. The light on the button will
come on when operating. Use this setting while trying
to
defrost or defog windows to help clear moisture.
amount of fresh
air entering your vehicle by recirculating
most of the
air inside your vehicle. The light on the button
will come on when operating.
This setting is helpful when
you are trying to cool the
air quickly or to limit odors
entering your vehicle.
RECIRCULATE cannot be used
while in the DEFROST or DEFOG modes.
a NC: This button turns the air conditioning
compressor off or on under most conditions. The light
on the
A/C button comes on when the compressor is
operating. The air conditioning does not operate at
temperatures below approximately
35 OF to 40°F
(2" C to 4" C). The air conditioning cools and
dehumidifies the air coming into the vehicle. The
air conditioning cannot be turned off in DEFROST
as it helps to remove moisture from the vehicle. It also
helps to keep the windows clear.
FRESH AIR: Press this button and it will bring
RECIRCULATE: Press this button to limit the The air
conditioning may be forced off at high engine
speeds or high engine oil or coolant temperatures,
Rear Window Defogger
@ This button turns the rear defogger and heated
outside mirrors on. The light on the button will come
on when operating. The system automatically shuts off
after approximately
10 minutes. If further defogging is
desired, press the button again.
The rear window defogger operates only when the
engine
is running.
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
Do not attach
anything like a temporary vehicle license or a decal
across the defogger grid on the rear window.
I NOTICE:
Don't use a razor blade or something sharp on
the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Mode Buttons
These buttons control climate control ON/OFF, air
intake, front defrost, rear defrost and the air
conditioning operation.
FRONT Press the FRONT defrost button to
quickly remove fog or frost from the windshield. This
setting directs most of the airflow to the windshield and
a small amount toward
the lower and side window
outlets. The light on the button will come on and the
digital display will show the defrost mode symbol and
fan speed when the front defrost mode is being used.
Pressing FRONT defrost again will return the system to
the last operating mode.
If the system is in FRONT defrost when you shut the
engine
off, it will restart in FRONT defrost unless the
engine is off for longer than 40 minutes. If the engine is
off longer than 40 minutes, the system will restart in the
operating mode you had set prior to FRONT defrost.
OFF: Press the OFF button to turn off the climate
control system. This is the only setting that fully shuts
off the fan. The digital display will show only the
outside temperature. You can still adjust the driver-set
temperature, the passenger temperature offset and the air
intake mode while in
OFF.
a NC: This button turns the air conditioning
compressor on or
off, except in the FRONT defrost mode.
The light on the A/C button will come on when
the
compressor is operating in either the automatic or manual
mode. The
air conditioning may also be forced off at high
engine speeds. The light on the A/C button will flash if
pressed when
air conditioning operation is not allowed.
The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies
air coming
into the vehicle. It also operates in defrost to help
remove moisture from the vehicle. The air conditioning
does not operate at temperatures below approximately
35°F to 40°F (2°C to 4°C). If the system is operating in
the AUTO mode, turning the air conditioning off will
delete AUTO from the digital display and show current
mode and fan settings. The AUTO button must be
pressed to return to the automatic mode operation.
from the outside. The light on
this air intake button
will come on to show when it is operating. When in
the
AUTO mode, the system automatically selects FRESH
AIR instead of RECIRCULATE, as required, to control
the temperature
in the vehicle. By pressing FRESH AIR,
the system will lock into the fresh air mode . Any
adjustment to the air intake must then be made manually.
FRESH AIR should be used when trying to defrost or
defog windows to help reduce moisture inside the vehicle.
FRESH AIR: Press this button to provide fkesh air

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine a RECIRCULATE: Press this button to limit the
amount of fresh air entering the vehicle. The light on
this air intake button will come on to show when it is
operating. RECIRCULATE is helpful when you
are
trying to cool the air quickly or trying to limit odors
and dust from entering the vehicle. When in the AUTO
mode, the system automatically selects RECIRCULATE
to
cool the vehicle’s temperature. By pressing this
button, the system will lock into the recirculated air
mode. Any adjustment to the air intake must then be
made manually. The recirculated air mode is not
allowed in the front defrost or defog modes as fresh air
helps reduce moisture inside the vehicle.
Lfttr REAR WINDOW DEFOG: This button turns the
rear defogger and heated outside mirrors on. The light
on
the button will come on when operating. The system
automatically shuts off after approximately
10 minutes.
If further defogging is desired, press the button again.
The rear window defogger operates only when the
engine
is running.
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
Do not attach
anything like a temporary vehicle license or a decal
across the defogger grid on the rear window.
NOTICE:
Don’t use a razor blade or something sharp on
the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and
repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Sensors
The Dual Zone Electronic Climate Control System
uses several sensors to control operation and
display information.
Solar Load Sensor
This sensor is located on the top right side of the
defroster grille. The defroster grille is on the top
of
the instrument panel.
The sensor monitors the sun’s solar radiation and uses
this information as part of the automatic climate control
system when operating in the AUTO mode.
Be careful not to put anything over the sensor. It cannot
compensate for changes in the amount of heat the
vehicle
is absorbing from the sun when it is covered.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Outside Air Temperature Sensor
This sensor is located in the air intake under the front
bumper of the vehicle. Information from this sensor
is used for the outside air temperature readings
shown on the digital display for the automatic
climate control system.
If the outside temperature goes up, the displayed
temperature will not change until:
0 The vehicle’s speed is above 20 mph (32 km/h)
for one and a half minutes.
The vehicle’s speed is above 45 mph (72 km/h)
for one minute.
These delays help prevent false readings.
If the
temperature goes down, the outside temperature
display is updated immediately.
If your vehicle has been turned off for more than three
hours, the current outside temperature will be shown
when you start the vehicle.
If it has been turned off for
less than three hours, the temperature will be recalled
from the previous vehicle operation.
Inside Temperature Sensor
This sensor is located just left of the ignition switch.
The automatic climate control system uses this sensor
to receive information
so if you block or cover it, the
system will not function properly.
Air Conditioning
On very hot days, your vehicle will cool down more
quickly and economically if you open the windows
long enough to let hot inside air escape. Then keep your
windows closed in order to allow the air conditioning
to work best. Maximum cooling will occur when the
RECIRCULATE setting is operating, airflow direction is
in the upper mode, and the temperature control knob (on
a manual climate control system) is turned all the way to
the blue area. These settings will be selected by the
Automatic Electronic Dual Climate Control System if
operating in AUTO when maximum cooling is required.
When the
air conditioning is on, you may sometimes
notice slight changes in your vehicle’s engine
performance and power. This is normal. The system
is
designed to help fuel economy while maintaining the
desired cooling level.
The
air conditioning removes moisture from the air, so you
may notice water dripping from under your vehicle when
it is idling or after it has been turned
off. This is normal.
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