2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE tire pressure

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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 panel cluster below the speedometer and
tachometer, directly above the steering column.
The following buttons are located on the DIC control
panel which is located to the right of the instrument
panel 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,
automatic transmission fluid temperature, battery
voltage and front/rear tire pressures.
3 TRIP: Use this button to display your total and trip
miles, the elapsed time function, your average speed and
the engine oil life.
4 OPTIONS: This button allows you to choose personal
options that are available on your vehicle, depending on
the options your vehicle is equipped with, such as
security, door locks, easy entry seats and language.
5 E/M (English/Metric): 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 Driver Information Center (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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Press the GAGE button again to display the oil
temperature, such as:

OIL TEMP 234 F or

OIL TEMP 112 C
Press the GAGE button again to display the coolant
temperature, such as:

COOLANT TEMP 123 F or

COOLANT TEMP 51 C
Press the GAGE button again to display the automatic
transmission fluid temperature, such as:

TRANS FLUID 123 F or

TRANS FLUID 51 CPress the GAGE button again to display the battery
voltage, such as:

BATTERY VOLTS 13.5
Press the GAGE button again to display the tire pressure
for the front tires (except Z06), such as:

FRONT L34 R33 PSI or

FRONT L234 R228 kPa
Press the GAGE button again to display the tire pressure
for the rear tires (except Z06), such as:

REAR L34 R33 PSI or

REAR L234 R228 kPa
Tire pressure is not available until the vehicle has
reached a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or more.

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Easy Entry
The easy entry feature will only be available if the
vehicle is equipped with the memory option.
Press the OPTIONS button until SEAT EASY ENTRY
appears on the display, then use the RESET button to
page through the following choices:

SEAT EASY ENTRY ON

SEAT EASY ENTRY OFF
If you choose SEAT EASY ENTRY ON, when you
turn the ignition off and remove the key, the seat will
automatically move back and the telescopic steering
wheel (if equipped) will return to its full
-forward
position for an easy exit or an easy entrance when
returning to the vehicle.
SEAT EASY ENTRY OFF turns off this option.
Languages
You can select which language the DIC will display its
messages. Press the OPTIONS button until the word
LANGUAGES appears on the display, then use the
RESET button to page through the following choices:

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

LANGUAGE FRENCH

LANGUAGE GERMAN

LANGUAGE SPANISHBlank Page
There is a blank page at the end of the OPTIONS menu.
When the blank page is displayed, you can access the
following items:
FOB TRAINING: This option allows you to match
the RKE transmitter(s) to your vehicle. You can access
this option by pressing and holding RESET for three
seconds while you are on the blank page at the end of
the OPTIONS menu. The message FOB TRAINING
will be displayed. See ªMatching Transmitter(s) To
Your Vehicleº in the Index for more information.
TIRE TRAINING (Except Z06): The Tire Pressure
Monitor (TPM) operates with battery
-powered sensors
that are located inside the valve stems on each tire.
Each sensor has a unique ID code so the vehicle knows
the tire location of the sensor. When the vehicle reaches
a speed of greater than 15 mph (24 km/h), the sensors
begin to send the tire pressure readings to a receiver
inside the vehicle. These readings are displayed when
using the GAGES button on the DIC. If you are
unable to display your tire pressures while the vehicle
speed is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h), you may
need to have your sensor ID codes learned by the
vehicle. See your dealer.

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LOW TIRE PRESSURE: (Except Z06) You will
hear two chimes when this message is displayed.
To acknowledge the warning, press RESET. After you
press RESET, a message will appear every 10 minutes
until this condition changes. This message indicates
that the pressure in one of your tires is less than
25 psi (172 kPa). Next to the LOW TIRE PRESSURE
message, you can see either LF (left front), LR (left rear),
RF (right front) or RR (right rear) to indicate to you
which tire is low on pressure. You can receive more
than one tire pressure message at a time. To read other
messages that may have been sent at the same time,
press RESET. If a tire pressure message appears on the
DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures
checked and set to those shown on your Tire Loading
Information Label. See ªExtended Mobility Tiresº and
ªTire Pressure Monitorº in the Index.
CAUTION:
When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or FLAT
TIRE message is displayed on the Driver
Information Center, your vehicle's handling
capabilities will be reduced during severe
maneuvers. If you drive too fast, you could lose
control of your vehicle. You or others could be
injured. Don't drive over 55 mph (90 km/h) when
the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or FLAT TIRE
message is displayed. Drive cautiously, and check
your tire pressures as soon as you can.

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FLAT TIRE: (Except Z06) You will hear two chimes
when this message is displayed followed by the message
MAX SPEED 55 MPH (90 km/h). If this message
appears, do not drive your vehicle above these limits.
The next message to appear is REDUCED HANDLING.
Adjust your driving accordingly. To acknowledge these
warnings, press RESET. After you press RESET,
a message will reappear every 10 minutes until this
condition changes. This message indicates that the
pressure in one of your tires is lower than 5 psi (34 kPa).
Next to the FLAT TIRE message, you can see either
LF (left front), LR (left rear), RF (right front) or
RR (right rear) to indicate to you which tire is flat.
You can receive more than one tire pressure message
at a time. To read other messages that may have been
sent at the same time, press RESET. If a tire pressure
message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can.
Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown
on your Tire Loading Information Label. See ªExtended
Mobility Tiresº and ªTire Inflationº in the Index.
CAUTION:
When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or FLAT
TIRE message is displayed on the Driver
Information Center, your vehicle's handling
capabilities will be reduced during severe
maneuvers. If you drive too fast, you could lose
control of your vehicle. You or others could be
injured. Don't drive over 55 mph (90 km/h) when
the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or FLAT TIRE
message is displayed. Drive cautiously, and check
your tire pressures as soon as you can.

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HIGH TIRE PRESSURE - (LF, LR, RF, RR)
(Except Z06): You will hear two chimes when this
message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning,
press RESET. After you press RESET, a message will
reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes.
This message indicates that the pressure in one of
your tires is higher than 42 psi (290 kPa). Next to
the HIGH TIRE PRESSURE message, you can see
either LF (left front), LR (left rear), RF (right front)
or RR (right rear) to indicate to you which tire is higher
than 42 psi (290 kPa). You can receive more than one
tire pressure message at a time. To read other messages
that may have been sent at the same time, press RESET.
If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as
soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set
to those shown on your Tire Loading Information Label.
See ªExtended Mobility Tiresº and ªTire Inflationº
in the Index.SERVICE TIRE MON SYS (Except Z06): 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 to 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.

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Let's say the road is wet and you're driving safely.
Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you.
You slam on the brakes and continue braking.
Here's what happens with ABS:
A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.
If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the
computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel.The anti
-lock system can change the brake pressure
faster than any driver could. The computer is
programmed to make the most of available tire and
road conditions. This can help you steer around the
obstacle while braking hard.
As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on
wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.

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Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. But it can if your
tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or
more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on
the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone
poles or other vehicles, and raindrops ªdimpleº the
water's surface, there could be hydroplaning.
Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds.
There just isn't a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning.
The best advice is to slow down when it is raining.
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
NOTICE:
If you drive too quickly through deep puddles
or standing water, water can come in through
your engine's air intake and badly damage your
engine. Never drive through water that is slightly
lower than the underbody of your vehicle.
If you can't avoid deep puddles or standing
water, drive through them very slowly.
Driving Through Flowing Water
CAUTION:
Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces.
If you try to drive through flowing water, as you
might at a low water crossing, your vehicle can
be carried away. As little as six inches of flowing
water can carry away a smaller vehicle. If this
happens, you and other vehicle occupants could
drown. Don't ignore police warning signs, and
otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive
through flowing water.
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips

Besides slowing down, allow some extra following
distance. And be especially careful when you pass
another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room
ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted
by road spray.

Have good tires with proper tread depth.
See ªTiresº in the Index.