2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE heating

Lockout Protection
Your vehicle can be programmed to sound the horn
three times and unlock the driver’s door when both
doors are closed and there is a keyless access
transmitter inside the vehicle. When the driver’s
door is opened, a reminder chime will sound
continuously. The vehicle will remain locked only
when at least one transmitter has been removed
from the vehicle and both doors are closed. See
DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 234.
Hatch/Trunk
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It can be dangerous to drive with the
hatch/trunk lid open because carbon
monoxide (CO) gas can come into your
vehicle. You can not see or smell CO.
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It can cause unconsciousness and
even death. If you must drive with the
hatch/trunk lid open or if electrical wiring
or other cable connections must pass
through the seal between the body and
the hatch/trunk lid:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or
cooling system to its highest speed
and select the control setting that will
force outside air into your vehicle.
SeeDual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 179.
If you have air outlets on or under
the instrument panel, open them all
the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 106.
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Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
The ashtray and cigarette lighter are located on
the instrument panel, in front of the shift lever.
To use the ashtray, press on the indentation at
the top of the door.
Notice:If you put papers, pins, or other
ammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes
or other smoking materials could ignite
them and possibly damage your vehicle.
Never put ammable items in the ashtray.
Loose objects, such as paper clips, can lodge
behind and beneath the ashtray lid and prevent
movement of the lid. You should avoid putting
small, loose objects near the ashtray.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way
and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back
out by itself.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while
it is heating does not let the lighter back
away from the heating element when it is hot.
Damage from overheating can occur to the
lighter or heating element, or a fuse could
be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter
in while it is heating.
Climate Controls
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System
With this system you can control the heating,
cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle.
When the vehicle is rst started, the display will
show the driver’s temperature setting, the outside
temperature, the fan speed and the air delivery, for
about 10 seconds.
The outside temperature is shown in the center of
the display. The digital display will show the
readings in Fahrenheit or Celsius. See “Personal
Options” underDIC Vehicle Personalization on
page 234for information on changing your display.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.
If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area,
your engine is too hot.
This means that your engine coolant has
overheated. 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.
SeeEngine Overheating on page 350for more
information.
Tire Pressure Light
This light will come on
briey when you turn
the ignition on.
This light will also come on when one or more of
your tires are signicantly underinated.
A LOW TIRE PRESSURE message in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will accompany the light,
seeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 214
Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do
so. If underinated, inate to the proper pressure.
SeeTires on page 378for more information.
This light will ash for about 60 seconds and
then turn on solid if a problem is detected with
the Tire Pressure Monitor system.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor System on page 389
for more information.
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CHANGE ENGINE OIL
This message displays when the life of the engine
oil has expired. SeeScheduled Maintenance on
page 433. After an oil change, the engine oil
life system must be reset. See “Engine Oil Life”
underDIC Controls and Displays on page 208.
Also, seeEngine Oil on page 333andEngine Oil
Life System on page 340for more information.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID
This message displays, a chime sounds, and the
brake system warning light on the instrument
panel cluster turns on if the ignition is on to inform
the driver that the brake uid level is low. See
Brake System Warning Light on page 196. Have
the brake system serviced by your dealer as
soon as possible. SeeBrakes on page 361.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL
This message displays when the engine coolant
level is low. Have the cooling system serviced
by your dealer as soon as possible. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 347.
CHECK GAS CAP
This message displays if the fuel cap has not
been fully tightened. Check the fuel cap to make
sure that it is on properly. Once tightened, it takes
at least one overnight park to reset or clear this
message. If both the CHECK GAS CAP message
and the malfunction indicator lamp in the
instrument panel cluster are on, you may need to
see your dealer for service. SeeMalfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 200for more information.
CHECK OIL LEVEL
This message displays and two chimes sound if
the oil level in the vehicle is low. Once the vehicle
senses a change in the engine oil level, the
light remains off.
If this message appears after starting the engine,
the engine oil level may be too low. You may
need to add oil. SeeEngine Overheating on
page 350.
To acknowledge the message, press the RESET
button. The message reappears every 10 minutes
until this condition changes.
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CLOSE TRUNK TO MOVE TOP
This message displays and a chime sounds 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. See
Convertible Top (Manual) on page 139or
Convertible Top (Power) on page 146.
COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE
This message displays and a short chime sounds
when the Competitive Driving mode is selected.
The instrument panel cluster light will not be
on when the Competitive Driving mode is selected.
The Traction Control System (TCS) will not be
operating while in the Competitive Driving mode.
Adjust your driving accordingly. SeeRacing or
Other Competitive Driving on page 292for more
information.
COOLANT OVER TEMPERATURE
This message displays and a chime sounds if the
engine coolant exceeds 255°F (124°C). If you have
been operating your vehicle under normal driving
conditions, 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
temperature gage on the instrument panel cluster.
SeeEngine Overheating on page 350,DIC
Controls and Displays on page 208, andEngine
Coolant Temperature Gage on page 199.
To acknowledge the message, press the RESET
button. The message reappears and a chime
sounds every minute until this condition changes.
If you do not press the RESET button, the
message remains on until the condition changes.
CRUISE DISENGAGED
This message displays briey 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 164for more information.
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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 displays. This
message stays on for a few seconds following
the engine drag control event.
ENGINE OVERHEATED – STOP
ENGINE
This message displays and a continuous chime
sounds when the engine has overheated. Stop and
turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe
engine damage. SeeEngine Overheating on
page 350.
ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCE
ENGINE RPM
This message displays if the engine oil
temperature exceeds 320°F (160°C). Check the
engine coolant temperature and engine oil level. If
the engine is too hot, seeEngine Overheating
on page 350. Your vehicle may need service, so
see your dealer.You can monitor the oil temperature with the
gages button on the DIC. SeeDIC Controls and
Displays on page 208.
Multiple chimes sound when this message is
displayed. This message remains displayed and
active until the issue is resolved.
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED
This message displays if it is dark enough outside
and the headlamps and the Twilight Sentinel®
controls are off. This message informs the driver
that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended.
It has become dark enough outside to require
the headlamps and/or other exterior lamps.
HIGH TIRE PRESSURE
This message displays when one or more of the
tires is over-inated. This message also displays
LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or
RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire is affected. 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.
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PRESS BRAKE TO START ENGINE
(Automatic Transmission Only)
This message displays 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 90for more information.
REDUCED ENGINE POWER
If this message displays and the check engine
light comes on, a noticeable reduction in the
vehicle’s performance may occur. If the REDUCED
ENGINE POWER message is displayed, but
there is no reduction in performance, proceed to
your destination. The performance may be reduced
the next time the vehicle is driven.
The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed
while the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message
is displayed, but acceleration and speed may
be reduced. Anytime the check engine light stays
on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer
as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 200for
more information.Multiple chimes sound when this message is
displayed.
To acknowledge the message, press the RESET
button. The message reappears every ve minutes
until this condition changes.
If the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is
displayed in combination with the COOLANT
OVER TEMPERATURE message, seeEngine
Overheating on page 350.SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM
This message displays if there is a problem
with the Active Handling System and your vehicle
needs service. The active handling system
light on the instrument panel cluster also turns on
and a chime sounds. See your dealer. When
this message is displayed, the system is not
working. Adjust your driving accordingly. See
Active Handling System on page 283for more
information.
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SERVICE AIR CONDITIONING
This message displays when the electronic sensors
that control the air conditioning and heating
systems are no longer working. Have the climate
control system serviced by your dealer if you notice
a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency.
SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKES
If this message displays while you are driving, stop
as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then
start the engine again to reset the system. If the
message stays on, or comes back on again while
you are driving, your vehicle is in need of service.
See your dealer. If the anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light is on and the regular brake system
warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but do
not have ABS. If the regular brake system warning
light is also on, you do not have ABS and there is a
problem with the brakes. SeeAnti-Lock Brake
System Warning Light on page 197andBrake
System Warning Light on page 196.
If this message is displayed, the Traction Control
System (TCS) and the Active Handling System
will also be disabled. The DIC will scroll three
messages: SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKES,
SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM, and SERVICEACTIVE HANDLING, and the instrument panel
cluster lights will come on along with a chime.
When the service message is displayed, the
computer controlled systems will not assist the
driver. Have the system repaired by your dealer as
soon as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly.
To acknowledge these messages, press the
RESET button.SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM
If this message displays while you are driving,
there may be a problem with the electrical charging
system. It could mean that there is a loose or
broken drive belt or that there is another electrical
problem. Have your vehicle checked right away
by your dealer. Driving while this message is
on could drain the battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the
message on, be certain to turn off the vehicle’s
accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.
Multiple chimes sound when this message is
displayed.
To acknowledge the message, press the RESET
button. The message reappears every 10 minutes
until this condition changes.
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