2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE manual transmission

If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still cannot
shift out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the key to ACCESSORY.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the engine and then shift to the drive gear
you want.
5. Have the system fixed as soon as possible.
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission)
Before you get out of your vehicle, move the shift lever
into REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking
brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into
REVERSE (R) with the clutch pedal pressed in, you can
turn the ignition key to OFF, remove the key and
release the clutch.
Parking Over Things That Burn
{CAUTION:
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not
park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other
things that can burn.
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Roof Panel
Your vehicle may have a removable roof panel.
Removing the Roof Panel
{CAUTION:
Do not try to remove a roof panel while the
vehicle is moving. Trying to remove the roof
panel while the vehicle is moving could cause
an accident. The panel could fall into the
vehicle and cause you to lose control, or it
could y off and strike another vehicle. You or
others could be injured. Remove the roof panel
only when the vehicle is parked.Until you are sure you can remove the panel alone,
have someone help you.
Notice:If you drop or rest a roof panel on its
edges, the roof panel, paint and/or weatherstripping
may be damaged. Always place the roof panel in
the stowage receivers after removing it from
the vehicle.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly
and shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P).
Shift a manual transmission into REVERSE (R).
2. Turn the ignition key to OFF. Lower both sun visors
and turn them toward the door glass.
3. Open the rear hatch and remove any items
that may interfere with proper storage of the
roof panel.
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When lowering and raising the convertible top, you will
use the following:
A. Front Edge of the Convertible Top
B. Rear Edge of the Convertible Top
C. Storage Compartment LidLowering the Convertible Top
Notice:Leaving the convertible top down and
exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor
conditions may cause damage. Always close
the convertible top if leaving your vehicle outdoors.
1. Set the parking brake firmly. Shift an automatic
transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual
transmission into REVERSE (R).
2. Turn the ignition key to OFF. Lower both sun visors
and turn them toward the door glass.
Notice:Lowering the convertible top when there
are objects in the storage area could damage
it or break the glass rear window. Always verify that
no objects are in the storage area before lowering
the convertible top.
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Raising the Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly
and shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P).
Shift a manual transmission into REVERSE (R).
Lower both windows and sun visors and turn
the ignition key to OFF.
2. Tilt the driver’s seat forward and press the storage
compartment release button, or use the manual
release cable if battery power has been lost. Lift the
storage compartment lid (C).
After pressing the release button, the driver and
passenger door glass should retract to the full-down
position, if they have not already been lowered.3. Pull the top up by firmly gripping the front edge (A)
of the convertible top with your hand and applying a
brisk, firm upward and forward motion to get the
top in the full-up position.
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
“Instrument Panel Brightness” underInterior Lamps
on page 3-17.
B. Head-Up Display Controls. SeeHead-Up Display
(HUD) on page 3-18.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6.
D. Driver Information Center (DIC). SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-48.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-33.
F. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See “Windshield
Wipers” underTurn Signal/Multifunction Lever
on page 3-6.
G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-48.
H. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-4.
I. Center Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 3-31.
J. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-69.
K. Climate Controls. SeeDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 3-23.
L. Fog Lamp Button. See “Fog Lamps” underExterior
Lamps on page 3-13.
M. Hatch/Trunk Release Button. See “Hatch/Trunk Lid
Release” underHatch/Trunk on page 2-11.N. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-20.
O. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown). SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-25orManual
Transmission Operation on page 2-28.
P. Active Handling Button. SeeActive Handling System
on page 4-10.
Q. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlets on page 3-22.
R. Selective Ride Control Switch. SeeSelective Ride
Control on page 4-12.
S. Air Bag Off Light. SeeAir Bag Off Light on
page 3-36.
T. Instrument Panel Cupholder. SeeCupholder(s) on
page 2-40.
U. Fuel Door Release Button. SeeFilling Your Tank on
page 5-7.
V. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter. SeeAshtrays and
Cigarette Lighter on page 3-23.
W. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-31.
X. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-40.
Y. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See “Instrument Panel
Fuse Block” underFuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 5-93.
Z. Air Bag Off Switch. SeeAir Bag Off Switch on
page 1-46.
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness of the
hills. When going downhill, you may have to brake or
shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of
course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise
control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble
and do not use cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:
•Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch
pedal, if you have a manual transmission vehicle.
•Move the cruise switch to OFF.
The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display the
message CRUISE DISENGAGED.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
cruise control set speed memory is erased.
Exterior Lamps
The exterior lamp switch on the turn signal/multifunction
lever operates the headlamps.
The exterior lamp switch has three positions:
OFF:Turn the switch to this position to turn off all
lamps, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
;(Parking Lamps):Turn the switch to this position
to turn on the parking lamps, together with the
following:
•Taillamps
•Parking Lamps
•Sidemarker Lamps
3(Headlamps):Turn the switch to this position to
turn on the headlamps, together with the previously
listed lamps.
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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.
Auto Unlock
The AUTO UNLOCK will be available only if AUTO
LOCK is set to ON as described previously.
Press the OPTIONS button until AUTO UNLOCK
appears on the display, then use the RESET button to
page through the following choices:
•AUTO UNLOCK DRIVER
•AUTO UNLOCK BOTH
•AUTO UNLOCK OFF
If you choose AUTO UNLOCK DRIVER, the driver’s
door will automatically unlock when you turn the vehicle
off and pull the key out of the ignition.Choose AUTO UNLOCK BOTH, and both doors will
automatically unlock when you turn the vehicle off and
pull the key out of the ignition.
AUTO UNLOCK OFF turns off this option.
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.
The seat will only return to the forward position if you
unlock the door with the keyless entry transmitter
or press the appropriate MEMORY button.
SEAT EASY ENTRY OFF turns off this option.
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{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.MAXIMUM SPEED 80 MPH (129 km/h):You will hear
four 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 a malfunction is present in
the selective real time damping system. The vehicle
speed will be limited to 80 mph (129 km/h) when
the shock absorber system has failed and the shocks
are in their full soft mode. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible.
PULL KEY – WAIT 10 SEC (Manual Transmission
Only):If this message comes on, the steering column
lock system has detected a problem while disengaging
the steering column lock. This message may occur when
the ignition key is removed and reinserted before the
steering column lock system fully locks or unlocks
the steering column. To acknowledge that you have read
this message, and to clear it from the display, remove
the ignition key and wait 10 seconds before reinserting
the key into the ignition. If you attempt to operate
your vehicle without removing the key for 10 seconds,
the vehicle’s fuel system will shut off when you
reach 1.5 mph (2.4 km/h). If the message stays on after
removing the key and waiting 10 seconds, have your
vehicle taken to an authorized dealer as soon as
possible for diagnosis and repair.
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