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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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-4 Door Locks
2
-6 Memory (Option)
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-7 Remote Function Actuation System
2
-14 Remote Hatch/Trunk Lid Release
2
-17 Universal Theft-Deterrent (Option)
2
-19 PASS-Key
2-20 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-21 Ignition Positions
2
-23 Starting Your Engine
2
-25 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2
-27 Automatic Transmission Operation
2
-30 Manual Transmission Operation
2
-34 Parking Brake
2
-35 Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission Only)
2
-37 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission)
2
-37 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)2
-38 Parking Over Things That Burn
2
-38 Engine Exhaust
2
-39 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
(Automatic Transmission)
2
-39 Limited-Slip Rear Axle
2
-40 Selective Real Time Damping (SRTD) (Option)
2
-41 Windows
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-43 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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-51 Exterior Lamps
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-53 Interior Lamps
2
-54 Mirrors
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-56 Storage Compartments
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-61 Roof Panel (Option)
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-68 Convertible Top (Option)
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-74 The Instrument Panel -- Your
Information System
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-77 Warning Lights, Gages and Messages
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-92 Driver Information Center (DIC)
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Memory (Option)
MEMORY can store and recall the settings for the
driver's seat position, the outside rearview mirror
positions, comfort control temperature, fan speed and
mode settings, telescopic steering wheel (if equipped),
radio presets, tone, volume, playback mode
(AM/FM, tape or CD), last displayed station,
compact disc position and tape direction.
The MEMORY buttons are located on the driver's side
door, above the power mirror controls. The MEMORY
buttons can store and recall settings for up to three drivers.Use button ª1º to store the settings for the first driver, button
ª2º for a second driver or press buttons 1 and 2 at the same
time for a third driver. To store your memory settings:
1. Adjust your settings for the driver's seat position,
outside rearview mirror positions, comfort control
temperature, fan speed, mode settings and telescopic
steering wheel (if equipped).
2. Press and hold a MEMORY button. The light above
the MEMORY button will glow steady for one
second and then flash once when the settings are
complete. Then the light will go off.
3. Set the radio presets, tone, volume, playback mode
(AM/FM, tape or CD), tape direction and compact
disc position.
Your memory settings are now programmed. Any
changes that are made to the audio system while driving
are automatically stored.
When first entering your vehicle, after pressing the
UNLOCK button on your key fob transmitter or a
MEMORY button, a recall of your settings will occur
when the ignition key is inserted. As the memory
settings are recalled, the light above the button will flash
until the correct settings are achieved, then glow for five
seconds when complete.
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The electric mirror control is on the driver's door. It
controls the driver's and passenger's mirrors. To adjust
either mirror, press the LT (left) or RT (right) button to
select the mirror, then press the arrows to adjust the
direction of the mirror. The selected mirror will stay on
for 20 seconds after the last adjustment. An indicator
light will come on above the mirror that you select.
Your preferred mirror position can be stored if you have
the memory option. See ªMemoryº in the Index.
For operation of the heated outside mirrors, see ªRear
Window Defoggerº in the Index.
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Security Shade 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Soft-Touch Paint Surfaces 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 6-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vinyl 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weatherstrips 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels 6-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield and Wiper Blades 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning, Wiper Blades 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Your Convertible Top 6-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climate Control, Automatic Electronic Dual 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock, Setting the 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clutch, Hydraulic 6-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comfort Controls 3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc
Adapter Kits 3
-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changer, Trunk-Mounted 3-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Player 3-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care 3-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Competitive Driving 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Console, Center Storage 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control of a Vehicle 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convenience 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net, Cleaning 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convertible Top 2-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 6-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lowering 2-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Raising 2-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convex Outside Mirror 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant 5-11, 5-13, 6-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surge Tank 5-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Heater, Engine 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cooling System 5
-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corvette Assembly Plant vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Courtesy Lamps 2
-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Courtesy Transportation 8-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise Control 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer Assistance
For Text Telephone Users 8
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information 8-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Offices 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Daytime Running Lamps 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dead Battery 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defects, Reporting Safety 8-10, 8-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defensive Driving 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defogger, Rear Window 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defogging 3-3, 3-7, 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defrosting 3-3, 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIC Warnings and Messages 2-102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions, Vehicle 6-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Locks 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downshifting 2-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Information Center (DIC) 2-92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls and Displays 2-93
Fuel 2-93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gages 2-94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options 2-97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip 2-95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Information Center (DIC) Messages
ABS Active 2
-102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Act Hndling Warming Up 2-102, 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Active Handling 2-108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Before Shift 2-112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .