2003 CHEVROLET CORVETTE fog light

The main components of your instrument panel are the
following:
A. Instrument Panel Brightness Control
B. Head-Up Display Controls
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
D. Driver Information Center (DIC) (Located in the
Instrument Cluster)
E. Instrument Panel Cluster
F. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons
H. Hazard Warning Flasher Button
I. Center Air Outlets
J. Audio System
K. Climate Controls
L. Fog Lamp Button
M. Remote Hatch Release Button (Coupe) or Remote
Trunk Release Button (Convertible/Z06)N. Ignition Switch
O. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown)
P. Active Handling Button
Q. Accessory Power Outlet (Located in the Center
Console)
R. Selective Ride Control Switch
S. Air Bag Off Light
T. Instrument Panel Cupholder
U. Remote Fuel Door Release Button (Located in the
Center Console)
V. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
W. Parking Brake
X. Glove Box
Y. Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Located Behind the
Toe-Board)
Z. Air Bag Off Switch (Located in Glove Box)
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Turn Signal on Chime
A chime will remind you if you leave the turn signal on
for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km) of driving.
If you need to leave the turn signal on for more than
3/4 mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and then turn it
back on.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high
to low, push the turn signal lever all the way forward.
When the high beams are
on, this light on the
instrument panel cluster
also will be on. To change
the headlamps from
high to low, pull the lever
rearward.
Headlamps on Reminder
If you turn the ignition off and leave the headlamps or
parking lamps on and open a door, you will hear a chime
reminding you to turn off the lamps.
Flash-to-Pass
To use the ¯ash-to-pass feature, momentarily pull the
turn signal lever toward you. The high-beam indicator
will ¯ash to indicate to the other driver that you intend to
pass. If the low-beam headlamps are off and you
have the optional fog lamps on, the fog lamps will ¯ash.
Windshield Wipers
Use this lever located on the right side of the steering
column to operate the windshield wipers.
OFF:Move the lever to OFF to turn off the windshield
wipers.
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Fog Lamps
Your vehicle may have this feature. Use the fog lamps
for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your
parking lamps or low-beam headlamps must be on or
the fog lamps won't work.
To turn the fog lamps on, press the button located on
the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column. A
light in the button will come on when the fog lamps
are on. Press the button again to turn the fog lamps off.
Twilight Sentinelž(Optional in United
States, Standard in Canada)
Twilight Sentinelžcan turn your lamps on and off for
you. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes
the Twilight Sentinel
žwork, so be sure it isn't covered.
You can customize your vehicle to turn Twilight
Sentinel
žon or off (except for vehicles ®rst sold in
Canada). SeeDriver Information Center (DIC) on
page 3-44to turn this feature on or off.
When Twilight Sentinel
žis turned on, you will see the
following happen:
·When it's dark enough outside, the front turn signal
lamps (DRL) will go off, and the headlamps and
parking lamps will come on. The other lamps
that come on with headlamps will also come on.
·When it's bright enough outside, the headlamps will
go off, and the front turn signal lamps (DRL) will
come on, as long as the exterior lamp switch is in
the OFF position.
If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic
headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you
leave the garage, it will take approximately one minute for
the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is
light outside. During that delay, your instrument panel
cluster may not be as bright as usual.
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To change the current mode, select one of the following:
H(Vent):This mode directs most of the air to the
instrument panel outlets, with a very small amount of air
directed to the ¯oor outlets.
%(Bi-Level):This mode directs approximately half of
the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then
directs most of the remaining air to the ¯oor outlets.
Some air may be directed toward the windshield. Cooler
air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to
the ¯oor outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to the
¯oor outlets with some air directed to the outboard
outlets (for the side windows) and some air directed to
the windshield.
The MODE button can also be used to select the defog
mode. Information on defogging and defrosting can
be found later in this section.
9(Fan):Press the button with the fan symbol to
manually increase or decrease the fan speed. Keep
pressing the up or down arrow on this switch until the
desired fan speed appears on the display.Pressing the arrows will delete AUTO from the digital
display. The fan graphics with the fan speed bars will be
shown. To increase the fan speed so that more air
¯ows into the vehicle, press the up arrow on the
fan switch. To decrease the fan speed and air¯ow,
press the down arrow. The AUTO button must be
pressed to return to the automatic fan control.
:(Outside Air):Press this button to turn the
outside air mode on or off. When this mode is on,
outside air will circulate throughout your vehicle. When
the button is pressed, an indicator light in the button
will come on to let you know that it is activated.
The outside air mode can be used with all modes, but
cannot be used with the recirculation mode.
When in the AUTO mode, the system automatically
selects outside air instead of recirculation, as required,
to control the temperature in the vehicle. By pressing
outside air, the system will lock into the outside air
mode. Any adjustment to the air intake must then be
made manually. Outside air should be used when trying
to defrost or defog windows to help reduce moisture
inside of the vehicle.
If you are in city traffic, your vehicle is stopped and
idling, or the weather is hot, the system may switch from
the outside air mode to the recirculation mode. To
prevent the air inside of your vehicle from becoming
stale, be sure to return to the outside air mode
periodically.
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?(Recirculation):This mode keeps outside air
from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent
outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or
to help cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly.
Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off.
When the button is pressed, an indicator light will
come on. The air-conditioning compressor also comes
on. The recirculation mode cannot be used with the
outside air mode.
When in the AUTO mode, the system automatically
selects recirculation to cool the vehicle's temperature.
By pressing this button, the system will lock into
recirculation mode. Any adjustment to the air intake
must then be made manually. Recirculation is not
available when using the defrost or defog mode because
outside air is needed to reduce moisture inside of the
vehicle.
Operating the system in the recirculation mode may
cause fogging of the vehicle's windows when the
weather is cold and damp. To clear the fog, switch the
system to either the defog or defrost mode and
increase the fan speed. To avoid re-fogging of the
windows, operate the system in the outside air mode.
Temperature Control:The DRIVER knob changes the
temperature on the driver's and passenger's side of
the vehicle. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to manually increase or decrease the temperature
inside your vehicle. Whenever you turn this knob, thetemperature will be displayed for approximately ®ve
seconds along with the current fan speed and air
delivery mode.
The PASSENGER knob changes the temperature on
the passenger's side of the vehicle. When the knob is in
the 12 o'clock position, the passenger's temperature
is the same as the driver's. Turn the knob clockwise for
warmer air on the passenger's side or counterclockwise
for cooler air. If the driver-set temperature is set at
full cold 60ÉF (16ÉC) or full hot 90ÉF (32ÉC), turning the
PASSENGER knob has no effect because the system
is locked at a maximum setting.
#A/C (Air Conditioning):Press this button to
override the automatic system and turn the
air-conditioning system on or off. When A/C is pressed,
an indicator light in the button will come on to let you
know that the air conditioning is activated. When
in AUTO, the air-conditioning compressor will come on
automatically, as necessary.
Air conditioning does not operate at temperatures below
approximately 35ÉF to 40ÉF (2ÉC to 4ÉC). The air
conditioning cannot be turned off in defrost and defog,
as it helps to remove moisture from the vehicle. It
also helps to keep the windows clear.
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There is also an inside temperature sensor located to
the 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.
Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity
(moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This
can be minimized if the climate control system is
used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost
from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear
the windows of fog or moisture and warm the
passengers. Use FRONT to remove fog or frost from
the windshield more quickly.
Press the MODE button until the defog mode appears
on the display.
-(Defog):This mode directs the air equally between
the windshield and the ¯oor outlets with a small
amount to the side window outlets. When you select this
mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the
air-conditioning compressor unless the outside
temperature is at or below freezing. An indicator light in
the A/C button will come on to let you know that the
air-conditioning compressor is activated. The
recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the
defog mode.
1FRONT:Pressing this button directs most of the
air to the windshield, with a small amount directed to the
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. In this mode, the system will automatically
turn off the recirculation and run the air-conditioning
compressor, unless the outside temperature is at
or below freezing. An indicator light in the A/C button
will come on to let you know that the air-conditioning
compressor is activated. Recirculation cannot be
selected while in the defrost mode. Pressing this button
again will return the system to the last operating
mode and the air intake mode will be in outside air.
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 that was set prior to FRONT defrost
and the air intake mode will be in outside air. Do not
drive until all windows are clear.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog or frost from the rear window.
The rear window defogger will only work when the
engine is running.
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=REAR:Press this button to turn the rear window
defogger on. Be sure to clear as much snow from
the rear window as possible. An indicator light in the
button will come on to let you know that the rear window
defogger is activated.
The rear window defogger will automatically turn off
approximately 15 minutes after the button is pressed. If
turned on again, the defogger will only run for
approximately seven minutes before turning off. The
defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button
again or by turning off the engine.
Your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors. The
mirrors will heat to help clear fog or frost from the
surface of the mirrors when the rear window defog
button is pressed.
Notice:Don't use anything sharp on the inside of
the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage
the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn't be
covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary
vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar
to the defogger grid.
Outlet Adjustment
Use the tab located on the air outlets to change the
direction of the air¯ow.
Operation Tips
·
Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the windshield that may
block the ¯ow of air into your vehicle.
·Use of non-GM approved hood de¯ectors may
adversely affect the performance of the system.
·Keep the area around the base of the instrument
panel console and air path under the seats clear
of objects to help circulate the air inside of
your vehicle more effectively.
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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, only your
exterior lamps will ¯ash to let you know when your
alarm system has armed when locking your vehicle.
If you choose LOCK & ARM ± HORN & LIGHTS,
the horn will chirp and the exterior lamps will ¯ash brie¯y
to let you know the system has armed when locking
your vehicle.
Alarm
Press the OPTIONS button until ALARM appears on the
display, then use the RESET button to page through
the following selections:
·ALARM-HORN
·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 interior and exterior lamps will ¯ash
during an alarm.
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
·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 when you press UNLOCK
on the remote keyless entry transmitter. This will
occur only when it is dark outside.
APPROACH LIGHTS OFF turns off this option.
See
Remote Keyless Entry System on page 2-4for
more information.
Auto Lock
Press the OPTIONS button until AUTO LOCK appears
on the display, then use the RESET button to page
through the following choices:
·AUTO LOCK ON
·AUTO LOCK OFF
If you choose AUTO LOCK ON, both doors will
automatically lock when the vehicle exceeds 10 mph
(16 km/h) in a manual transmission. In a vehicle with an
automatic transmission, both doors will automatically
lock when you move the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Choose AUTO LOCK OFF to turn this option off.
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