1997 CHEVROLET CORVETTE low oil pressure

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine Oil Pressure Gage
The engine oil pressure
gage shows the engine oil
pressure in psi (pounds
per square inch) or
Wa (kilopascals) when
the engine
is running.
Oil pressure should be
20 to 80 psi (140 to 550 Wa).
(In certain situations such as long, extended idles on
hot days, it could read as low as
6 psi (40 kPa) and still
be considered normal.) It may vary with engine speed,
outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings
above the shaded area show the normal operating range.
Readings in the shaded area tell
you that the engine is
low on oil, or that you might have some other oil
problem. See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
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The engine oil pressure can also be displayed using the
GAGES button on the DIC. See “Driver Information
Center” in the Index.
I
/A CAUTION:
Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If
you do, your engine can become so hot that it
catches fire. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced.
I NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and is not covered
by
your warranty.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Security Light
SECURITY
This light comes on to
remind you
to arm your
theft-deterrent system. If it
comes
on and stays on when
your ignition
is on, there
may be a problem with your
theft-deterrent system.
Check Gages Light
CHECK
GAGES
This light will come on
briefly when you
are
starting the engine. If the
light comes on and stays on
while you are driving, check
your gages to see if they are
in the warning areas.
See “Universal Theft-Deterrent” and “PASS-Key
System” in the Index. This light can
come
on for the following reasons:
0 Low Oil Pressure
0 High Coolant Temperature
0 High or Low Battery Voltage
0 Low Fuel Level
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Driver Information Center (DIC)
The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display
information about how your vehicle is functioning, as
well as warning messages if a system problem is
detected. The DIC display area is located in the
instrument cluster below the speedometer and
tachometer, directly above the steering column.
The following buttons are on the DIC control panel
which is located to the right of the cluster:
1 FUEL: Press this button to display fuel information
such as fuel economy and range.
2 GAGES: Use this button to display gage information
like oil pressure and temperature, coolant temperature,
transmission fluid temperature, battery voltage and
fronurear tire pressures.
3 TRIP: Use this button to display your total and trip
miles, the elapsed time function, your average speed and
the oil life.
4 OPTIONS: This button allows you to choose personal
options available with your vehicle such as security,
door locks, easy entry seats and language.
5 EM: Use this button to change the display between
English and metric units.
RESET: This button, used along with the other buttons,
will reset system functions and turn off or acknowledge
messages on the DIC.
At the top
of the DIC control buttons is a light sensor.
Be sure not to block the sensor or your lighting
functions may be disrupted.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Press FUEL again to display instantaneous fuel
economy, such as:
INST. 20.1 MPG or
INST. 5.3 WlOO km
Press FUEL again to display the range, such as:
RANGE 20 MI or
RANGE 32 km
The range calculates the remaining distance you can
drive without refueling. It's based on fuel economy
and the fuel remaining in the tank.
If the range is lower than 30 miles (48
km) miles, the
display will read RANGE
LOW.
The fuel economy data used to determine fuel range
is an average of recent driving conditions. As your
driving conditions change, this data is gradually
updated. Resetting the fuel range causes the fuel
economy data to be updated immediately. Press
RESET to reset the fuel range.
2 GAGES
The GAGES button allows you to scroll through the
functions listed below when you press it.
IOIL PRESSURE 40 PSI I
I OILTEMP. 2340 F 1
I COOLANT TEMP 123 OF]
MNS FLUID 123"FI
I BATTERY VOLTS 13.5 I
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FRONT L 34 R 33 PSI I
REAR L 34 R 33 PSI I
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Press the GAGE button to display the oil pressure,
such as:
0 OIL PRESSURE 40 PSI or
0 OIL PRESSURE 276 kPa
Press the GAGE button again to display the
oil
temperature, such as:
0 OIL TEMP 234 O F or
OIL TEMP 112 O C
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Press the GAGE button again to display the coolant
temperature, such as:
0 COOLANT TEMP 123 O F or
COOLANT TEMP 51 O C or
Press the GAGE button again to display the transmission fluid temperature (automatics only), such as:
0 TRANS FLUID 123 O F or
0 TRANS FLUID 51 O C
Press the GAGE button again to display the battery
voltage, such as:
BATTERY 13.5 VOLTS
Press the GAGE button again to display the tire pressure
for the front tires (left and right), such as:
0 FRONT L34 R33 PSI
0 FRONT L 234 R228 kPa
Press the GAGE button again to display the tire pressure
for the rear tires (left and right), such as:
REAR L34 R33 PSI
0 REAR L234 R228 kPa
3 TRIP
The TRIP button allows you to scroll through the
functions listed below when you press it.
ODOMETER 12345 MI
TRIP A 123.4 MI
ti
1
TRIP B 123.4 MI1
IELAP.
TIME 0O:OO.O I
t I AVG. SPEED 000.0 MPH I
t
I OIL LIFE REMAIN 89% I
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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 SERVICE TIRE MON SYS: If this message comes on,
a part on the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) is not
working properly. If you drive your vehicle while any
of
the four sensors are missing or inoperable, the warning
will come on in approximately
10 minutes. If all four
sensors are missing, the warning will come on in
approximately
15 - 20 minutes. (All the sensors would
be missing, for example, if you put different wheels on
your vehicle without transferring the sensors. If the
warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem
with the TPM. See your dealer.
Other Messages
Here are more messages that you can receive on your
Driver Information Center. To acknowledge a message
and read another message that may have come
on at the
same time, press the RESET button.
BRAKE BEFORE SHIFT
(Automatic Transmissions Only)
0 CHANGE OIL NOW
CHANGE OIL SOON
0 CRUISE DISENGAGED
0 CRUISE SET - MPH (- kmh)
0 DOOR AJAR
0 ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCE ENGINE RPM
0 HATCH AJAR
0 HIGH VOLTAGE
LOW BRAKE FLUID (See “Brake Fluid” in
0 LOW COOLANT (See “Engine Overheating” in
0 LOW FUEL (fuel range is less than 50 miles (80 km))
0 LOW VOLTAGE
the Index)
the Index)
0 LOW
WASHER FLUID
0 PULL KEY - WAIT 10 SEC
0 RESERVE FUEL
UPSHIFT NOW
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance. Expect
to move
slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper
lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not,
under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on
to
the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
The exit speed
is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of moti0.n. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going
slower than you actually
are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must start when you’re not fresh
-- such as after a day’s
work
-- don’t plan to make too many miles that first part
of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you
can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs
service, have it done before starting out. Of course,
you’ll find experienced and able service experts in
Chevrolet dealerships all across
North America. They’ll
be ready and willing to help if you need it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
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Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked
all levels?
Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for
long-distance driving?
Are the tires all inflated to the
recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a short
time to avoid a major storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
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