2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ignition

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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Your memory settings are now programmed. Any
changes that are made to the audio system and climate
controls while driving will be automatically stored
when the ignition key is turned off.
When first entering your vehicle, after pressing the
unlock button on your remote keyless entry transmitter
or a MEMORY button, a recall of your settings will
occur when the door is closed and the ignition key is in
the ignition switch. 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.
A memory recall can be stopped by pressing any
memory seat, mirror or steering column position button.Drivers 1, 2 and 3 correspond to the order in which your
remote keyless entry transmitters were programmed.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry System on page 2-5
for more information.
Memory recall will not work if the vehicle is moving.
Memory recall will be temporarily interrupted during
engine crank.
If easy entry is on, you must press the MEMORY button
to reset the seat.
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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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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.The hazard warning
flasher button is located on
the instrument panel
above the audio system.
Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in the
ignition.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps flash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the flashers off.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn
signals won’t work.
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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.
While 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 flash-to-pass feature, momentarily pull the
turn signal lever toward you. The high-beam indicator
will flash 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 flash.
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.
INT (Intermittent):Move the lever to INT to choose a
delayed wiping cycle. Turn the INT ADJ band down
for a longer delay or up for a shorter delay. The further
the INT ADJ band is turned upward, the shorter the
delay will be and the further the INT ADJ band is turned
downward, the longer the delay will be.
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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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Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short
periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional
daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles
first sold in Canada.
The DRL system will make the front turn signal lamps
come on when the following conditions are met:
•The ignition is on,
•the exterior lamp switch is off and
•the parking brake is released.
When the DRL are on, only the front turn signal lamps
will be on. The headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker
and other lamps will not be on. Your instrument panel
will not be lit up either.
To idle the vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking
brake while the ignition is in OFF. Then start the vehicle.
The DRL, headlamps and parking lamps will stay off
until you release the parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
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 will not 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 while the fog lamps
are on. Press the button again to turn the fog lamps off.
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