2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Owners Manual

Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn .............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
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..........................................3-9
Windshield Washer.......................................3-10
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............................................3-20
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-20
Head-Up Display (HUD).................................3-20
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-24
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-25Climate Controls............................................3-25
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-25
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-30
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..................................3-34
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-35
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.............................3-45
Security Light...............................................3-46
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-46
Lights On Reminder......................................3-46
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-46
Fuel Gage...................................................3-47
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-48
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-48
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-53
Other Messages...........................................3-67
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-68
Audio System(s).............................................3-77
Setting the Time...........................................3-78
Radio with CD..............................................3-79
Navigation/Radio System...............................3-99Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-99
Radio Reception.........................................3-100
Care of Your CDs.......................................3-100
Care of the CD Player.................................3-101
Diversity Antenna System.............................3-101
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
(Roof or Trunk Mounted)..........................3-101
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
(Diversity System)....................................3-101
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-101
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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✍NOTES
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Instrument Panel Overview
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlet. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-30.
B. Head-Up Display Controls (If Equipped). 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. See
Fog Lamps on page 3-17. Headlamp Controls.
SeeExterior Lamps on page 3-15.
D. Manual Shift Paddles (If Equipped). SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-26.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC). SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-48.
F. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-33.
G. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 3-9andWindshield Washer on
page 3-10.
H. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. SeeDIC
Controls and Displays on page 3-48.
I. Center Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-30.
J. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard Warning
Flashers on page 3-6.
K. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-77.
L. Climate Controls. SeeDual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 3-25.
M. 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.N. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-19.
O. Power Folding Top Switch (If Equipped). See
Convertible Top (Manual) on page 2-60orConvertible
Top (Power) on page 2-67.
P. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 3-6.
Q. Telescopic Wheel Button (If Equipped). SeeTilt Wheel
on page 3-6.
R. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-22.
S. Heated Seat Controls (If Equipped). SeeHeated Seats
on page 1-4.
T. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown). SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-26orManual
Transmission Operation on page 2-30.
U. Active Handling Button. SeeActive Handling System on
page 4-10.
V. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 3-24.
W. Center Console Cupholder. SeeCupholder(s) on
page 2-51.
X. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter. SeeAshtray(s) and
Cigarette Lighter on page 3-25.
Y. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-33.
Z. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-51.
AA. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. SeeInstrument Panel
Fuse Block on page 5-94.
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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.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to
give your legs more room when you exit and enter
the vehicle.
The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is
located on the left side of the steering column.
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To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever toward you. Then move the wheel to a comfortable
position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Telescopic Steering Column
If your vehicle has this feature, the telescopic steering
column will allow you to adjust the distance the steering
wheel is from the instrument panel.
The telescopic steering
column switch is located
on the right side of
the steering column.
To operate the telescopic steering column, push the
switch forward and the wheel will move away from you.
Pull the switch rearward and the wheel will move
toward you
The telescopic steering column position can be stored
with your memory settings. SeeMemory on page 2-72
for more information.
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane-Change Signals. SeeTurn and
Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal) on page 3-8.
3Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-9.
-Fog Lamps. SeeFog Lamps on page 3-17.
Flash-to-Pass Feature. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 3-9.
ICruise Control. SeeCruise Control on
page 3-11.
PExterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps
on page 3-15.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
(Auto Signal)
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and
two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow
you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the multifunction lever all the
way up or down. When the turn is nished, the lever
will return automatically.
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will ash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until
the arrow starts to ash. Release the lever and the turn
signal will automatically ash three times. If more ashes
are desired, continue to hold the lever.
If you signal a turn or a lane change and the arrows ash
faster than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you
signal a turn, check the fuses and check for burned-out
bulbs. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-93.
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