2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE instrument panel

CLOSE TRUNK TO MOVE TOP:This message will
display and a chime will sound if the trunk is open while
you are trying to operate the convertible top. Make
sure the trunk is closed before operating the convertible
top. SeeConvertible Top (Manual) on page 2-60or
Convertible Top (Power) on page 2-67.
COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE:When the Competitive
Driving mode is selected, this message will be
displayed in the DIC and a short chime will sound.
The instrument panel cluster light will not be on when
the Competitive Driving mode is selected. The Traction
Control System will not be operating while in the
Competitive Driving mode. You should adjust your
driving accordingly. SeeRacing or Other Competitive
Driving on page 4-18for more information.
COOLANT OVER TEMPERATURE:You will hear a
chime when this message is displayed. To acknowledge
the warning, press the RESET button. After you press
the RESET button, a message will be displayed and
you will hear a chime every minute until this condition
changes. If you do not press the RESET button,
the message will remain on the digital display until the
condition changes.If the engine coolant exceeds 255°F (124°C), this
message is displayed. If you have been operating your
vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should
pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the
engine as soon as possible. You can monitor the coolant
temperature with the GAGES button on the DIC or
the engine coolant gage on the instrument panel cluster.
SeeEngine Overheating on page 5-32.
CRUISE DISENGAGED:This message will momentarily
appear when you disengage the cruise control system
by stepping on the brake on an automatic transmission
vehicle or the clutch on a manual transmission vehicle
or by turning off the cruise control switch. SeeCruise
Control on page 3-11for more information.
ENGINE DRAG CONTROL ACTIVE:This message
displays when engine drag control is active. When
driving in a lower gear in rainy, snowy or icy conditions,
and then letting up on the accelerator or downshifting,
the rear wheels may begin to slip and this message
appears. This message will stay on for a few seconds
following the engine drag control event.
ENGINE OVERHEATED – STOP ENGINE:This
message will appear along with a continuous chime when
the engine has overheated. Stop and turn the engine off
immediately to avoid severe engine damage. SeeEngine
Overheating on page 5-32.
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LOW OIL PRESSURE:If this message appears while
the engine is running, stop the engine and do not
operate it until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected.
Severe damage to the engine can result. A multiple
chime will sound when this message is displayed. See
Engine Oil on page 5-16.
LOW TIRE PRESSURE:You will hear multiple chimes
and the tire pressure light on the instrument panel
cluster will come on when this message is displayed.
SeeTire Pressure Light on page 3-42. To acknowledge
the warning, press the RESET button. After you
press the RESET button, a message will appear every
10 minutes until this condition changes. This message
indicates that the pressure in one of your tires is
less than 24 psi (164 kPa). Next to the LOW TIRE
PRESSURE message, you can see either LEFT
FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR
to indicate to you which tire is low on pressure. You
can receive more than one tire pressure message at a
time. To read other messages that may have been
sent at the same time, press the RESET button. If a tire
pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon
as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to
those shown on your Tire Loading Information Label.
SeeExtended Mobility Tires on page 5-62andTire
Pressure Monitor System on page 5-67.
{CAUTION:
When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT
message is displayed on the Driver Information
Center, your vehicle’s handling capabilities will
be reduced during severe maneuvers. The
active handling system will be affected. See
Active Handling System on page 4-10.Ifyou
drive too fast, you could lose control of your
vehicle. You or others could be injured. Do not
drive over 55 mph (90 km/h) when the LOW
TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT message is
displayed. Drive cautiously and check your tire
pressures as soon as you can.
MAXIMUM SPEED 80 MPH (129 km/h):To
acknowledge the warning, press the RESET button.
After you press the RESET button, a message will
reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes.
This message indicates that a malfunction is present
in the Selective Ride Control system. The vehicle speed
will be limited to a value determined by the vehicle
when the shock absorber system has failed and
the shocks are in their full soft mode. Have your vehicle
serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible.
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TIRE FLAT:You will hear two chimes when this
message is displayed followed by the message
MAXIMUM SPEED 55 MPH (90 km/h). Also, the tire
pressure light on the instrument panel cluster will come
on. SeeTire Pressure Light on page 3-42. If this
message appears, do not drive your vehicle above
this limit. The next message to appear is REDUCED
HANDLING. The active handling system will intervene
more quickly when a at tire has been detected.
Adjust your driving accordingly. To acknowledge these
warnings, press the RESET button. After you press
the RESET button, a message will reappear every
10 minutes until this condition changes. This message
indicates that the pressure in one of your tires is
lower than 10 psi (68 kPa). Next to the TIRE FLAT
message, you can see either LEFT FRONT, RIGHT
FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate
to you which tire is at. You can receive more than
one tire pressure message at a time. To read other
messages that may have been sent at the same time,
press the RESET button. If a tire pressure message
appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have
the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on
your Tire Loading Information Label. SeeExtended
Mobility Tires on page 5-62andInation - Tire Pressure
on page 5-64.
{CAUTION:
When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT
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 TIRE FLAT message is
displayed. Drive cautiously and check your tire
pressures as soon as you can.
TOO COLD TO MOVE TOP:This message displays
and a chime sounds when the power convertible
top button is pressed and the power convertible top
pump motor temperature is below -4°F (-20°C). Wait
for the power convertible top pump motor to warm
up before using the power convertible top.
TOP MOTOR OVER TEMPERATURE:This message
displays and a chime sounds when the power convertible
top button is pressed and the power convertible top pump
motor temperature is over 221°F (105°C). Wait for the
power convertible top pump motor to cool down before
using the power convertible top.
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TOP NOT SECURE:This message displays and a
chime sounds when the power convertible top button
is released before the top open or close operation
is complete or if the top is closed without the header
latch engaged. Press and hold the convertible top button
to fully open or close the top, and make sure that the
header latch is engaged after the top is closed.
TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE
HANDLING – OFF:By pressing the Active Handling
System console button for ve seconds, the driver can
turn the Traction Control and Active Handling Systems
off. The message TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE
HANDLING – OFF will be displayed in the DIC, the
instrument panel cluster light will be on and a chime will
sound. You can acknowledge this message by pressing
the RESET button. The anti-lock brake systems remains
on with the Traction Control and Active Handling Systems
off. You should adjust your driving accordingly.
TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING ON:
If the Traction Control and Active Handling Systems are
off, pressing the Active Handling System console button
momentarily will turn both systems on. The message
TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING – ON will
be displayed temporarily in the DIC, the instrument panel
cluster light will be off and a chime will sound.TRACTION SYSTEM ACTIVE:When your Traction
Control System is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION
SYSTEM ACTIVE message will be displayed. Slippery
road conditions may exist if this message is displayed,
so adjust your driving accordingly. The message
will stay on for a few seconds after the Traction Control
System stops limiting wheel spin.
TRACTION SYSTEM – OFF:You will hear a single
quick tone when this message is displayed and the
traction control system warning light on the instrument
panel cluster will come on. SeeTraction Control System
(TCS) Warning Light on page 3-40. This message comes
on and stays on when the Active Handling System
console button is pressed to turn the system off. To
acknowledge this message, press the RESET button.
TRACTION SYSTEM – ON:You will hear a single quick
tone when this message is displayed. This message
is displayed when you decide to turn on the Traction
Control System by pressing the Active Handling System
console button on the console. This message will
shut off automatically on its own.
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DIC Vehicle Personalization
Many features on your vehicle can be personalized.
This means that the operation of these features can be
set to operate differently depending on who is driving
the vehicle. See “Personal Options” later in this section
for the features that you can personalize.
The personalization settings for other features are
automatically updated and saved as the driver adjusts
them. These include the following settings and presets:
The radio presets, tone, volume, fade, balance,
equalization (EQ) settings and source (radio or CD)
The last climate control setting
The Head-Up Display (HUD) position and dimming
level, if equipped
The instrument panel cluster dimming level and last
selected DIC display
Separate personalization settings are saved for two
different drivers. One of the keyless access transmitters
is assigned to driver 1. The other is assigned to
driver 2. The back of the keyless access transmitters
are labelled 1 or 2 to correspond to each driver.The current driver’s preferences are recalled when
one of the following occurs:
The lock or unlock button on the keyless access
transmitter, labelled 1 or 2, is pressed.
The appropriate memory button, 1 or 2, located on
the driver’s door is pressed. SeeMemory on
page 2-72for more information.
A valid keyless access transmitter is detected upon
opening the driver’s door.
If more than one valid keyless access transmitter is
detected upon opening the driver’s door, the driver
preferences for the lowest driver number will be recalled.
If a keyless access transmitter that is not labelled 1 or 2
is used, the personalization system will not recognize
the transmitter. The Driver Information Center (DIC) will
not display a current driver number and the features
that are normally programmed through the DIC will be
set to the default states. Also, if the OPTION button
is pressed, the DIC does not display the menus used to
set personalizations, but instead displays OPTIONS
UNAVAILABLE for a few seconds.
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The TCS system automatically comes on whenever you
start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in
slippery road conditions, you should always leave the
system on. But you can turn the TCS system off if
you ever need to.
To turn the system off,
press the button located
on the console. You can
turn the system on or off at
any time by pressing the
ACTIVE HANDLING
button. The DIC will display
the appropriate message
when you push the button.
Notice:When traction control is turned off, or
Competitive Driving Mode is active, it is possible to
lose traction. If you attempt to shift with the rear
wheels spinning with a loss of traction, it is possible
to cause damage to the transmission. Do not attempt
to shift when the rear wheels do not have traction.
Damage caused by misuse of the vehicle is not
covered. See your warranty book for additional
information.
Adding non-GM accessories can affect your vehicle’s
performance. SeeAccessories and Modications
on page 5-3for more information.Active Handling System
The Active Handling System is a computer controlled
system that helps the driver maintain directional control
of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. This is
accomplished by selectively applying any one of the
vehicle’s brakes.
When you rst start your vehicle during cold winter
weather and begin to drive away, the message ACTIVE
HANDLING WARMING UP may be displayed in the
DIC. This is normal. You can acknowledge this message
by pressing the RESET button. The Active Handling
System performance is affected until the message,
ACTIVE HANDLING READY, is displayed in the DIC.
The ACTIVE HANDLING CALIBRATING message may
be displayed in the DIC and the instrument panel
cluster light will be on after exceeding 18 mph (30 km/h)
for 10 seconds. The Active Handling System is off
until the ACTIVE HANDLING READY message
is displayed. This could take up to 15 minutes.
The ACTIVE HANDLING message will come on when
the system is operating. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-53for more information. You may
also feel or hear the system working. This is normal.
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When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-69
Buying New Tires.........................................5-70
Different Size Tires and Wheels......................5-71
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-73
Wheel Replacement......................................5-73
Tire Chains..................................................5-76
Lifting Your Vehicle.......................................5-76
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-81
Appearance Care............................................5-82
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.................5-82
Fabric/Carpet...............................................5-83
Coated Moldings...........................................5-84
Leather.......................................................5-84
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces........................................5-85
Cargo Cover and Convenience Net.................5-85
Care of Safety Belts......................................5-85
Weatherstrips...............................................5-85
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-86
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.....................5-86
Finish Care..................................................5-86Windshield and Wiper Blades.........................5-87
Removable Roof Panel..................................5-88
Convertible Top............................................5-88
Aluminum Wheels.........................................5-89
Tires...........................................................5-89
Finish Damage.............................................5-90
Underbody Maintenance................................5-90
Fiberglass Springs........................................5-90
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-90
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials..................5-91
Vehicle Identication......................................5-92
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN).................5-92
Service Parts Identication Label.....................5-92
Electrical System............................................5-92
Add-On Electrical Equipment..........................5-92
Headlamp Wiring..........................................5-93
Windshield Wiper Fuses................................5-93
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-93
Fuses and Circuit Breakers............................5-93
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................5-94
Engine Compartment Fuse Block....................5-98
Capacities and Specications........................5-101
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Doing Your Own Service Work
{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.
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 7-14.Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting
to do your own service work, seeServicing Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-52.
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.
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle
Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle
can affect the airow around it. This may cause wind
noise and affect windshield washer performance.
Check with your dealer before adding equipment to
the outside of your vehicle.
Fuel
The 8th digit of your vehicle identication number (VIN)
shows the code letter or number that identies your
engine. You will nd the VIN at the top left of the
instrument panel. SeeVehicle Identication Number
(VIN) on page 5-92.
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