2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE center console

Airbag Off Light
When you turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag and
side impact airbags (if equipped), an indicator on
the center console will light and stay lit to remind you
that the airbag or airbags have been turned off. This light
will go off when you turn the airbag or airbags on.
SeeAirbag Off Switch on page 1-48for more on this,
including important safety information.
A. Canadian Light
B. United States Light{CAUTION:
If the passenger’s frontal airbag and side
impact airbag (if equipped) are turned off for a
person who is not in a risk group identied by
the national government, that person will not
have the extra protection of an airbag. In a
crash, an airbag will not be able to inate and
help protect the person sitting there. Do not
turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag and side
impact airbag (if equipped) unless the person
sitting there is in a risk group. SeeAirbag Off
Switch on page 1-48for more on this,
including important safety information.
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Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light
This light should come on
briey as you start the
engine. If the light does not
come on then, have it
xed so it will be ready to
warn you if there is a
problem.
If it stays on, or comes on and the DIC shows a
SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message when you are
driving, there is a problem with your TCS system and
your vehicle needs service. When this light is on,
the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving
accordingly. If the driver turns off the Traction Control
System by pressing the button on the console, the TCS
system light will come on and the TRACTION SYSTEM
OFF message will show on the DIC.
Active Handling System Light
The Active Handling System light will come on briey as
you start the engine. If the light does not come on
then, have it xed so it will be ready to warn you if there
is a problem. This light will also come on when the
ACTIVE HANDLING CALIBRATING message is
displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
If the light stays on or
comes on while you are
driving, a chime sounds
and a SERVICE ACTIVE
HANDLING SYSTEM
message appears on the
DIC, there is a problem
with your Active Handling
System and your vehicle
needs service.
The driver can acknowledge this message by pressing
the RESET button. When the SERVICE ACTIVE
HANDLING SYSTEM message is displayed, the Active
Handling System will not assist you in controlling the
vehicle. You should have the system serviced as soon
as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly.
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NO FOBS DETECTED:This message is displayed if
the vehicle does not detect the presence of a keyless
access transmitter when you have attempted to start the
vehicle or a vehicle door has just closed. The following
conditions may cause this message to appear:
Driver-added equipment plugged into the accessory
power outlet on the center console is causing
interference. Examples of these devices are cell
phones and cell phone chargers, two-way radios,
power inverters, or similar items. Try moving the
keyless access transmitter away from these devices
when starting the vehicle. In addition, PDA devices
and remote garage and gate openers may also
generate Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) that
may interfere with the keyless access transmitter. Do
not carry the keyless access transmitter in the same
pocket or bag as these devices.
The vehicle is experiencing Electromagnetic
Interference (EMI). Some locations, such as airports,
automatic toll booths, and some gas stations, have
EMI elds which may interfere with your keyless
access transmitter. If moving the transmitter to
different locations within the vehicle does not help,
place the transmitter in the glove box transmitter
pocket with the buttons facing to the right and then
press the START button.NO FOB - OFF OR RUN?:This message is displayed
and a chime will sound when you turn off the engine,
but the vehicle does not detect a keyless access
transmitter in the vehicle. The vehicle will remain in
ACCESSORY until OFF or START has been pressed or
ve minutes has expired. If you select OFF, the
vehicle cannot be started again without a keyless access
transmitter in the vehicle.
OPTIONS UNAVAILABLE:This message is displayed
for a few seconds if a keyless access transmitter
that is not labelled 1 or 2 is used and you try to
personalize the features on your vehicle by pressing the
OPTION button. The personalization system will not
recognize the transmitter and the DIC will not display the
current driver number or the menus used to set
personalizations. The personalization features will then
be set to the default states. SeeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-69for more information.
PRESS BRAKE TO START ENGINE (Automatic
Transmission Only):This message is displayed if you
try to start the engine by pressing the keyless ignition
start button without having the brake pressed. The brake
needs to be pressed when starting the engine. See
Ignition Positions on page 2-21for more information.
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To turn the system off,
press the ACTIVE
HANDLING button on the
console for ve seconds.
You can turn the
system on and off at any
time by pressing the
button. The DIC will display
the appropriate message
when you push the button.
If the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system detects a at
tire and the Driver Information Center (DIC) displays
TIRE FLAT, or if the TPM system is malfunctioning and
the DIC displays SERVICE TIRE MONITOR, the
Active Handling System will be affected as follows:
The Active Handling System cannot be turned off by
the driver.
If the Active Handling System is off, it will be turned
on automatically.
Competitive Driving Mode is unavailable.
The Active Handling System will feel different in
aiding and maintaining directional control.
Competitive Driving Mode
The driver can select this optional handling mode by
pressing the ACTIVE HANDLING button on the console
two times within a ve second time period. A chime
will sound and COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE will be
displayed in the DIC. Competitive Driving Mode
allows the driver to have full control of the rear wheels
while the Active Handling System helps steer the
vehicle by selective brake application. The instrument
cluster light will not be on. The Traction Control System
will not be operating. Adjust your driving accordingly.
When you press the ACTIVE HANDLING button again,
or turn the ignition to ACC, the Active Handling and
Traction Control Systems will be on. The TRACTION
SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING-ON message will be
displayed temporarily in the DIC and a chime will be
heard.
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Your limited-slip rear axle can give you additional
traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like
a standard axle most of the time, but when one of
the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, this
feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the
vehicle.
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Selective Ride Control
You may have a ride control system on your vehicle
called Magnetic Selective Ride Control. The system
provides the following performance benets:
Reduced Impact Harshness
Improved Road Isolation
Improved High-Speed Stability
Improved Handling Response
Better Control of Body Ride Motions
This knob is located on the
center console. Turn it to
select the suspension
of your choice.
TOUR:Use for normal city and highway driving. This
setting provides a smooth, soft ride.SPORT:Use where road conditions or personal
preference demand more control. This setting provides
more “feel”, or response to the road conditions.
You can select a setting at any time. Based on road
conditions, steering wheel angle and your vehicle speed,
the system automatically adjusts to provide the best
ride and handling. Select a new setting whenever driving
conditions change.
There are three Driver Information Center (DIC)
messages that are displayed when a malfunction occurs
with the Selective Ride Control system. Refer toDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 3-54.
Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but
it will take much more effort.
Magnetic Speed Variable Assist
Steering
Your vehicle is equipped with a steering system that
continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering at
all vehicle speeds. It provides ease when parking,
yet a rm, solid feel at highway speeds.
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C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications............................5-92
Carbon Monoxide...................2-14, 2-33, 4-26, 4-36
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-78
Your CD Player...........................................3-99
Your CDs ...................................................3-99
Cargo Cover..................................................2-50
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-47
Chains, Tire...................................................5-68
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-42
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-82
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-27
Infants and Young Children...........................1-24
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-31
Older Children.............................................1-21
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-33
Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger
Seat Position...........................................1-35
Top Strap...................................................1-31
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-25Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-81
Cargo Cover and Convenience Net................5-77
Coated Moldings.........................................5-77
Convertible Top...........................................5-80
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-79
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-76
Fiberglass Springs.......................................5-82
Finish Care.................................................5-79
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-74
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-77
Leather......................................................5-77
Removable Roof Panel.................................5-80
Tires..........................................................5-81
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-82
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-78
Weatherstrips..............................................5-78
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-79
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-31
Dual Automatic............................................3-25
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-31
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-20
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-50
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Starting Your Engine.......................................2-22
Steering........................................................4-12
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-7
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-47
Convenience Net.........................................2-50
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-46
Glove Box..................................................2-46
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-48
Storing the Roof Panel....................................2-54
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
T
Tachometer....................................................3-34
Taillamps
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..........................5-48
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-40
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-98
Theft-Deterrent System....................................2-18
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-42Tires.............................................................5-51
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-81
Buying New Tires........................................5-63
Chains.......................................................5-68
Cleaning....................................................5-81
Extended Mobility........................................5-56
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-73
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-58
Lifting Your Vehicle......................................5-69
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-60
Rotation.....................................................5-61
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-52
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-54
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-64
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-65
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-66
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-62
Top Strap......................................................1-31
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-36
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-36
Your Vehicle...............................................4-36
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