2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE windshield wipers

Ignition Positions
Your vehicle has an
electronic keyless
ignition with a
pushbutton start.
/(START):Press this button while your foot is on
the brake for an automatic transmission, or while
pressing in the clutch for a manual transmission,
to start the engine. If your vehicle is in OFF or
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) mode, the
keyless access transmitter must be inside the
vehicle to start the engine.
9Acc. (OFF/ACCESSORY):When the engine
is on or the vehicle is in accessory power mode,
it is recommended that a manual transmission beplaced in REVERSE (R). An automatic
transmission must be placed in PARK (P).
Then press the Acc. button to turn the engine
off and place the vehicle in RAP. See “Retained
Accessory Power (RAP)” later for more information.
If an automatic vehicle is not correctly placed in
PARK (P) a SHIFT TO PARK message will display
on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
For more information, seeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 214.
When the engine is off, press this button to place
the vehicle in accessory mode. ACCESSORY
MODE ON will display on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). This mode allows you to use things
like the radio and the windshield wipers while the
engine is off. Use accessory mode if you must have
your vehicle in motion while the engine is off, for
example, if your vehicle is being pushed or towed.
After being in accessory mode for about
20 minutes, the vehicle will automatically enter
RAP or OFF, depending on if the doors are
opened or closed.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 156
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 158
Other Warning Devices............................. 159
Horn.......................................................... 159
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 159
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 160
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
(Auto Signal).......................................... 161
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 162
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 162
Windshield Wipers..................................... 162
Windshield Washer.................................... 163
Cruise Control........................................... 164
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 168
Wiper Activated Headlamps....................... 169
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 169
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 169
Fog Lamps................................................ 171
Twilight Sentinel
®...................................... 171
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................. 172
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 172
Courtesy Lamps........................................ 173
Entry/Exit Lighting...................................... 173
Reading Lamps......................................... 173
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 173Head-Up Display (HUD)............................ 174
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 178
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 179
Climate Controls......................................... 179
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.... 179
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 186
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 186
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 188
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 189
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 190
Tachometer............................................... 190
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 190
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 191
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 192
Voltmeter Gage......................................... 194
One-to-Four Shift Light
(Manual Transmission)........................... 195
Brake System Warning Light..................... 196
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 197
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 197
Active Handling System Light.................... 198
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 199
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 186.
B. Head-Up Display Controls (If Equipped).
SeeHead-Up Display (HUD) on page 174.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 160. Cruise
Control. SeeCruise Control on page 164.
Fog Lamps. SeeFog Lamps on page 171.
Headlamp Controls. SeeExterior Lamps
on page 168.
D. Manual Shift Paddles (If Equipped). See
Automatic Transmission Operation on page 95.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC). SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 207.
F. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 189.
G. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 269.
H. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See
Windshield Wipers on page 162and
Windshield Washer on page 163.
I. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls.
SeeDIC Controls and Displays on page 208.J. Center Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment
on page 186.
K. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 158.
L. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 244.
M. Climate Controls. SeeDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 179.
N. Fuel Door Release Button. SeeFilling the Tank
on page 324. Hatch/Trunk Release Button.
See “Hatch/Trunk Lid Release” under
Hatch/Trunk on page 82.
O. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 172.
P. Power Folding Top Switch (If Equipped).
SeeConvertible Top (Manual) on page 139
orConvertible Top (Power) on page 146.
Q. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 159.
R. Telescopic Wheel Button (If Equipped).
SeeTilt Wheel on page 159.
S. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions
on page 90.
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to
high, push the turn signal lever all the way forward.
To change from high to low beam, pull the lever
rearward.
While the high beams
are on, this light on
the instrument panel
cluster will also be lit.
Flash-to-Pass
To use the ash-to-pass feature, briey pull the
turn signal lever toward you. The high-beam
indicator ashes to indicate to the other driver that
you intend to pass. If the low-beam headlamps
are off and the fog lamps are on, the fog
lamps ash.
Windshield Wipers
Use the lever located on the right side of the
steering column to operate the windshield wipers.
1(High Speed):Move the lever to this
position for steady wiping at high speed.
6(Low Speed):Move the lever to this
position for steady wiping at low speed.
&(Delay):Move the lever to this position to
set a delay between wipes.
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x(Delay Adjustment):Move the lever to this
position to choose a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the
intermittent adjust band down for a longer delay or
up for a shorter delay. The wiper speed can only be
manually adjusted when the lever is in this position.
9(Off):Move the lever to this position to turn off
the windshield wipers.
8(Mist):Move the lever all the way down to
mist and release for a single wiping cycle. The
windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you
want more wipes, hold the band on mist longer.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. If this
occurs, a circuit breaker will stop the wipers until
the motor cools. So, be sure to clear any ice and
snow from the windshield wiper blades before
using them. If the wiper blades are frozen to the
windshield, carefully loosen them or warm the
windshield before turning the wipers on. If your
blades do become worn or damaged, get new
blades or blade inserts.
Windshield Washer
The lever on the right side of the steering column
also controls the windshield washer. There is a
button at the end of the lever. To spray washer uid
on the windshield, press the button and hold it. The
washer will spray until you release the button. The
wipers will continue to clear the window for about
six seconds after the button is released and then
stop or return to your preset speed.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
If the uid in the windshield washer uid reservoir is
low, the message CHECK WASHER FLUID will
appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC)
display. It will take 15 seconds after the bottle is
relled for this message to turn off. For information
on the correct washer uid to use, seeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 360andRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 443.
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Wiper Activated Headlamps
This feature activates the headlamps and parking
lamps after the windshield wipers have been in
use for approximately 15 seconds and deactivates
and returns to ambient lighting conditions
15 seconds after the wipers are turned off.
If the exterior lamp control has been turned off or
is in the parking lamp position while the wiper
control is active in any position, the HEADLAMPS
SUGGESTED message appears on the Driver
Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 214.
When the ignition is turned off, the wiper-activated
headlamps will immediately turn off.
Headlamps on Reminder
A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp
control is left on in either the headlamp or parking
lamp position and the driver’s door is opened
with the ignition off.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and before
sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps
are required on all vehicles rst sold in Canada.
The DRL system will make the front turn signal
lamps come on when the following conditions
are met:
It is still daylight and the ignition is on.
The exterior lamp control is in the
AUTO position.
The transmission is not in PARK (P) or
the parking brake is off.
The parking brake is off or the vehicle
speed is greater than 8 mph (13 km/h).
When DRL are on, only the front turn signal lamps
will be on. No other exterior lamps such as the
parking lamps, taillamps, etc. will be on when the
DRL are being used. Your instrument panel
will not be lit up either.
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Windshield Replacement
Keep in mind that your windshield is part of the
Head-Up Display (HUD) system. If you ever have
to get your windshield replaced, be sure to get
one that is designed for HUD or your HUD image
may look blurred or out of focus.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for
wear and cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 433for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and
are removed in different ways. For the proper type
and length, seeNormal Maintenance Replacement
Parts on page 445.It is a good idea to clean or replace the wiper
blade assembly every six months.
Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the
windshield when no wiper blade is installed
could damage the windshield. Any damage that
occurs would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch
the windshield.
To remove the wiper blade assembly,
do the following:
1. Open the hood to gain access to
the windshield wipers.
2. Lift the wiper arm away from the
windshield.
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Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging,
weather, and chemical fallout that can take their
toll over a period of years. To help keep the
paint nish looking new, keep the vehicle in a
garage or covered whenever possible.
Windshield and Wiper Blades
Clean the outside of the windshield with
glass cleaner.
Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or
paper towel soaked with windshield washer uid or
a mild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly
when cleaning the blades. Bugs, road grime,
sap, and a buildup of vehicle wash/wax treatments
may cause wiper streaking. Replace the wiper
blades if they are worn or damaged.
Wipers can be damaged by:
Extreme dusty conditions
Sand and salt
Heat and sun
Snow and ice, without proper removal
Removable Roof Panel
Notice:If you use a glass treatment and/or
conditioner that contains ethyl alcohol or ethyl
sulfate on the roof panel, you could damage
the panel. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Only use a GM-approved
glass cleaner on the roof panel.
Special care is necessary when cleaning,
removing, and/or storing the roof panel.
Flush with water to remove dust and dirt,
then dry the panel.
Clean a transparent roof panel with GM Glass
Cleaner. Leave the cleaner on the panel
for one minute, then wipe the panel with a
soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use glass cleaner
on a painted roof panel.
Do not use abrasive cleaning materials on
either type of panel.
If water drops are frequently allowed to dry on
the roof panel, impurities in the water will adhere
to the top. These impurities may etch or mar
the nish. When the panel gets wet, dry it off.
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