2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE steering wheel

Q:Because I have a disability, I have to get
my vehicle modied. How can I nd out
whether this will affect my airbag system?
A:Changing or moving any parts of the
front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing
and diagnostic module, steering wheel,
instrument panel, the inside review mirror,
or airbag wiring can affect the operation of
the airbag system. If you have questions, call
Customer Assistance. The phone numbers
and addresses for Customer Assistance
are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction
Procedure in this manual. SeeCustomer
Satisfaction Procedure on page 452.
Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have
information about the location of the airbag
sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and
airbag wiring.
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder
light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates,
retractors and anchorages are working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged safety
belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have
it repaired. SeeCare of Safety Belts on page 411.
Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a
crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a
belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.
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Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers,
and have them repaired or replaced. The airbag
system does not need regular maintenance.
Notice:If you damage the covering for
the driver’s or the right front passenger’s
frontal airbag, or an airbag covering on
a seatback (if equipped), the airbag may
not work properly. You may have to replace
the airbag module in the steering wheel,
both the airbag module and the instrument
panel for the right front passenger’s frontal
airbag, or both the airbag module and the
seatback for seating positions with a side
impact airbag (if equipped). Do not open
or break the airbag coverings.Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
{CAUTION:
A crash can damage the restraint systems
in your vehicle. A damaged restraint
system may not properly protect the
person using it, resulting in serious
injury or even death in a crash. To help
make sure your restraint systems are
working properly after a crash, have
them inspected and any necessary
replacements made as soon as possible.
If you have had a crash, do you need new belts
or LATCH system (if equipped) parts?
After a very minor collision, nothing may be
necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they
would be if worn during a more severe crash,
then you need new parts.
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K(Unlock):Press this button to unlock the
driver’s door. The light on the door will ash
two times. Press the button two times within
10 seconds to unlock both doors. If it is dark
enough outside, your interior lamps will come on.
Your memory settings may also be recalled
when you press the unlock button on the keyless
access transmitter. SeeMemory Seat, Mirrors
and Steering Wheel on page 10for more
information.
}(Hatch/Trunk):Press and hold this button
for about one second to open the hatch/trunk
lid while the engine is turned off. If the engine is
running the shift lever needs to be in PARK (P)
for an automatic transmission or NEUTRAL
with the parking brake set for a manual
transmission. SeeParking Brake on page 102.
L(Panic):Press this button to sound the vehicle
alarm. Press any other button on the keyless
access transmitter to stop the vehicle alarm.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each keyless access transmitter is coded to allow
only transmitters programmed to your vehicle, to
work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement
can be purchased and programmed through your
dealer/retailer. Your dealer/retailer can reprogram
your vehicle so lost or stolen transmitters no longer
work with your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a
maximum of four transmitters matched to it.
To match a new transmitter to your vehicle
when you have a recognized transmitter
(two recognized transmitters are required
for Canadian owners), do the following:
1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Have the recognized and new, unrecognized
transmitters on your person.
3. Go to the rear of the vehicle and insert the
vehicle key into the key cylinder located
above the license plate. SeeHatch/Trunk
on page 82for more information on the key
cylinder.
4. Open the trunk.
5. Turn the key ve times within ve seconds.
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Notice:Closing the hatch/trunk lid forcefully
or from the sides can cause damage to the
glass, the defogger or the weather stripping.
Be sure objects will t in the hatch/trunk
area before closing the hatch/trunk lid. When
closing the hatch/trunk lid, gently pull down
from the center.
Notice:Do not store heavy or sharp objects
in the rear storage compartments located in the
hatch/trunk area. If you do, the objects could
damage the underbody.
Hatch/Trunk Lid Release
There are several ways to release the hatch/trunk
lid. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission,
the shift lever must be in PARK (P). For manual
transmission vehicles, the parking brake must be
set when the ignition is started for the hatch/trunkrelease to operate. The parking brake does not
need to be set when the ignition is off for the
hatch/trunk release to operate. SeeParking
Brake on page 102.
V(Hatch/Trunk):Press the hatch/trunk lid
release button, located on the instrument
panel to the left of the steering wheel. The
theft-deterrent alarm system must not be
armed.
}(Hatch/Trunk):Press the hatch/trunk
lid release button on the keyless access
transmitter. SeeKeyless Access System
on page 72.
Press the hatch/trunk release button located on
the rear of the hatch/trunk lid above the license
plate, as long as you have your transmitter
with you.
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DRIVE (D):This position is for normal driving.
It provide the best fuel economy for your vehicle.
If you need more power for passing, and you are:
Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push
the accelerator pedal about halfway down.
Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push
the accelerator all the way down.
Downshifting the transmission in slippery road
conditions could result in skidding, see “Skidding”
underLoss of Control on page 291.
SPORT MODE (S):When in SPORT MODE (S),
the transmission will work as an automatic
until you use the Manual Paddle Shift Controls,
which activates the driver manual gear selection.
See Manual Paddle Shift later in this section.
While in automatic SPORT MODE (S), the
transmission computer determines when the
vehicle is being driven in a competitive manner
and will select and hold the transmission in lower
gears and have more noticeable upshifts for
sportier vehicle performance.
Manual Paddle Shift
While in the SPORT MODE (S) position, the
paddles located on the steering wheel, can be
used to manually up-shift or down-shift the
transmission.
While in the SPORT MODE (S) mode, push the
paddle above the steering wheel spokes to up-shift
to the next gear, or pull on the paddle behind
the steering wheel spokes to down-shift to the
next gear.
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Cleaning the Mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or
similar material dampened with glass cleaner.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror
as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter
the mirror housing.
Outside Power Heated Mirrors
The controls for the
outside power mirrors
are located on the
driver’s door.
Move the top selector control to the left or right to
select either the driver’s or passenger’s mirror. To
adjust the direction of the mirror, use the arrows on
the round four-way control. Adjust each outsidemirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area
behind it can be seen while sitting in a comfortable,
driving position. Keep the control in the center
position when not adjusting either outside mirror.
If the vehicle has the memory feature, a preferred
mirror position can be stored. SeeMemory
Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 10.
Both mirrors are heated to rid them of snow, ice,
or condensation. They will heat when the rear
window defogger is turned on. See “Rear Window
Defogger” underDual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 179.
Both mirrors can manually be folded inward by
pulling them toward the vehicle. This feature may
be useful when going through a car wash or a
conned space. Push the mirrors away from the
vehicle, to the normal position, before driving.
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
If your vehicle has this feature, the driver’s
side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of
headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled
by the on and off setting on the inside mirror.
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4. Push and hold the
bottom of the power
convertible top
button, located to the
left of the steering
wheel, on the
instrument panel.
The windows will automatically lower and the
convertible top will lower into the rear of the
vehicle. A chime will sound when the convertible
top has lowered completely. If the radio is on
the sound may be muted for a brief time due to
a new audio system equalization being loaded.
If the convertible top is operated multiple times,
the engine should be running to prevent drain
on the vehicle’s battery. Under certain conditions,
the Driver Information Center (DIC) may display
a message regarding the power convertible
top. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 214for more information.Raising the Power Convertible Top
Notice:If you raise or lower the convertible
top while the vehicle is in motion, you could
damage the top or the top mechanism. The
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Always put an automatic transmission in
PARK (P) or a manual transmission in
NEUTRAL before raising or lowering the
convertible top.
1. Park on a level surface. The vehicle must
be running or in Acc. Shift an automatic
transmission into PARK (P) and set the
parking brake. Shift a manual transmission
into NEUTRAL and set the parking brake.
2. Make sure the trunk lid is closed and the
rear trunk partition in the rear storage area
is in the fastened upright position, and that
no objects are forward of the divider.
See “Rear Trunk Partition” underRear
Storage Area on page 131.
3. Push and hold the top of the power convertible
top button. The top will raise and the windows
will lower if they were in the raised position.
A chime will sound when the top is raised
completely.
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Tire Pressure Light.................................... 199
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 200
Engine Oil Pressure Gage......................... 204
Security Light............................................ 205
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 205
Lights On Reminder.................................. 206
Highbeam On Light................................... 206
Fuel Gage................................................. 206
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 207
DIC Controls and Displays........................ 208
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 214
Other Messages........................................ 232
DIC Vehicle Personalization....................... 234Audio System(s)......................................... 244
Setting the Time........................................ 245
Radio with CD........................................... 246
Using an MP3........................................... 261
XM Radio Messages................................. 267
Navigation/Radio System........................... 269
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 269
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 269
Radio Reception........................................ 270
Care of Your CDs..................................... 271
Care of the CD Player.............................. 272
Diversity Antenna System.......................... 272
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 272
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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