2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE airbag off

Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-8
Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal).....3-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-9
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-9
Windshield Wipers........................................3-10
Windshield Washer.......................................3-11
Cruise Control..............................................3-11
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-15
Wiper Activated Headlamps............................3-16
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-16
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-16
Fog Lamps..................................................3-17
Twilight Sentinel
®..........................................3-18
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver........................3-19
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-19
Courtesy Lamps...........................................3-19
Entry/Exit Lighting.........................................3-19
Reading Lamps............................................3-19
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-20
Head-Up Display (HUD).................................3-20
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-24
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-25Climate Controls............................................3-25
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-25
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-31
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-31
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-32
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-33
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-34
Tachometer.................................................3-34
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-34
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-35
Airbag Off Light............................................3-36
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-37
One-to-Four Shift Light
(Manual Transmission)...............................3-38
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-38
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-39
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light . . .3-40
Active Handling System Light.........................3-40
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-41
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-42
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-42
Engine Oil Pressure Gage.............................3-46
Security Light...............................................3-47
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-47
Lights On Reminder......................................3-47
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-47
Fuel Gage...................................................3-48
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlet. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-31.
B. Head-Up Display Controls. SeeHead-Up
Display (HUD) on page 3-20.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8. Cruise
Control. SeeCruise Control on page 3-11. Fog
Lamps. SeeFog Lamps on page 3-17. Headlamp
Controls. SeeExterior Lamps on page 3-15.
D. Driver Information Center (DIC). SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-49.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-33.
F. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 3-10andWindshield Washer
on page 3-11.
G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. SeeDIC
Controls and Displays on page 3-49.
H. Center Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 3-31.
I. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
J. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-78.
K. Climate Controls. SeeDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 3-25.L. Fuel Door Release Button. SeeFilling the Tank on
page 5-7. Hatch/Trunk Release Button. See
“Hatch/Trunk Lid Release” underHatch/Trunk on
page 2-14.
M. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-19.
N. Power Folding Top Switch. SeeConvertible Top
(Manual) on page 2-57orConvertible Top (Power)
on page 2-64.
O. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-21.
P. Heated Seat Controls. SeeHeated Seats on
page 1-4.
Q. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown). SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-25orManual
Transmission Operation on page 2-27.
R. Active Handling Button. SeeActive Handling System
on page 4-10.
S. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlets on page 3-24.
T. Airbag Off Light. SeeAirbag Off Light on page 3-36.
U. Instrument Panel Cupholder. SeeCupholder(s)
on page 2-46.
V. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter. SeeAshtrays and
Cigarette Lighter on page 3-25.
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W. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-30.
X. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-46.
Y. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. SeeInstrument Panel
Fuse Block on page 5-86.
Z. Airbag Off Switch. SeeAirbag Off Switch on
page 1-48.
Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal lamps will ash on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
near the center of the
instrument panel.
Your hazard warning ashers work no matter what
mode the ignition is in, even if the ignition is turned off.Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps ash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your turn
signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
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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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{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light ever comes on
when you have turned off the passenger’s
frontal airbag and side impact airbag
(if equipped), it means that something may
be wrong with the airbag system. The
passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact
airbag (if equipped) could inate even though
the switch is off. If this ever happens, do not
let anyone whom the national government has
identied as a member of a passenger airbag
risk group sit in the passenger’s position
(for example, do not secure a rear-facing child
restraint in your vehicle) until you have your
vehicle serviced. SeeAirbag Off Switch on
page 1-48.
Voltmeter Gage
The voltmeter shows the
voltage output of your
battery. When the engine
is running, it shows
the voltage output of the
charging system.
The reading will change as the rate of charge changes
(with engine speed, for example), but if the voltmeter
reads at 9 volts or below, your instrument panel cluster
and other systems may shut down. The Driver
Information Center (DIC) will read BATTERY VOLTAGE
LOW when your vehicle is at 10 volts or below. Have
it checked right away. Driving with the voltmeter reading
at 10 volts or below could drain your battery and
disable your vehicle.
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Doing Your Own Service Work
If you want to do some of your own service work, you
will want to use the proper service manual. It tells
you much more about how to service your vehicle than
this manual can. To order the proper service manual,
seeService Publications Ordering Information on
page 7-11.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to
do your own service work, seeServicing Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-51.
You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list
the mileage and the date of any service work you
perform. SeeMaintenance Record on page 6-16.{CAUTION:
You can be injured and your vehicle could be
damaged if you try to do service work on a
vehicle without knowing enough about it.
Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,
experience, the proper replacement parts,
and tools before you attempt any vehicle
maintenance task.
Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, and
other fasteners. English and metric
fasteners can be easily confused. If you
use the wrong fasteners, parts can later
break or fall off. You could be hurt.
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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Don’t add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your dealer rst.
Some electrical equipment can damage your
vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment
can keep other components from working as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting
to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-51.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses. An electrical
overload will cause the lamps to remain off. If this
happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a fuse and
an internal circuit breaker. If the motor overheats
due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the
motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical
problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get it xed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers protect the power seats, power
windows, and other power accessories. When the
current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and
closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is xed
or goes away.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of J-Case fuses,
mini-fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the
chance of res caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical
size and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and do not have
a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle
that you can get along without – like the radio or
cigarette lighter – and use its fuse, if it is the correct
amperage. Replace it as soon as you can.
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Some information may be stored during regular
operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions;
other information is stored only in a crash event by
computer systems, such as those commonly called
event data recorders (EDR).
In a crash event, computer systems, such as the Airbag
Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle
may record information about the condition of the vehicle
and how it was operated, such as data related to
engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle
speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag
performance, and the severity of a collision. This
information has been used to improve vehicle crash
performance and may be used to improve crash
performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike
the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board
systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of
vehicle occupants.
To read this information, special equipment is needed
and access to the vehicle or the device that stores
the data is required. GM will not access information
about a crash event or share it with others other than:
with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the
vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee,
in response to an official request of police or similar
government office,
as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the
discovery process, or
as required by law.
In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may:
use the data for GM research needs,
make it available for research where appropriate
condentiality is to be maintained and need is
shown, or
share summary data which is not tied to a specic
vehicle with non-GM organizations for research
purposes.
Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to
the special equipment that can read the information
if they have access to the vehicle or the device
that stores the data.
If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar
®, please check
the OnStar®subscription service agreement or
manual for information on its operations and data
collection.
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