2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE automatic transmission

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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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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T. Heated Seat Controls (If Equipped).
SeeHeated Seats on page 10.
U. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown). SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 95or
Manual Transmission Operation on page 100.
V. Active Handling Button. SeeActive Handling
System on page 283.
W. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 178.
X. Center Console Cupholder. SeeCupholder(s)
on page 130.
Y. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter. SeeAshtray(s)
and Cigarette Lighter on page 179.
Z. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake
on page 102.
AA. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 130.
AB. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See
Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 419.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.
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Cruise Control in Sport (S) and Manual
Paddle Shift Gear Selection
When your vehicle is in Sport (S) and the manual
paddle shift controls are not being used, cruise
control operates in the same manner as Drive (D).
When your vehicle is in Sport (S) and the
manual paddle shift controls are being used,
cruise control operates as follows:
If cruise control is active and a gear is
selected with the manual paddle shift controls,
the vehicle maintains vehicle speed in the
driver selected gear and will not automatically
up-shift or down-shift the transmission
while the driver’s gear selection is active.
If driving in hilly terrain, cruise control may
not be able to maintain vehicle speed if an
up-shift or down-shift is not selected by
the driver. While driving on hilly terrain and
cruise control is active with a manual paddle
shift gear selection, the driver must select
the proper gear for the terrain or select Drive
(D) on the gear range selector for full
automatic transmission operation.
Ending Cruise Control
To end a cruise control session, step lightly on
the brake pedal. If your vehicle has a manual
transmission, lightly tapping the clutch will also end
a cruise control session.
Move the cruise control switch to off to turn the
system completely off.
When cruise control is disengaged, the CRUISE
DISENGAGED message displays on the Driver
Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 214.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the
ignition, the cruise control set speed memory
is erased.
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Head-Up Display (HUD)
{CAUTION:
If the HUD image is too bright, or too
high in your eld of view, it may take you
more time to see things you need to see
when it is dark outside. Be sure to keep
the HUD image dim and placed low in your
eld of view.
If your vehicle has the Head-Up Display (HUD), you
can see some of the driver information that appears
on the instrument panel cluster.
The information may be displayed in English or
metric units and appears as an image focused out
toward the front of your vehicle. The HUD consists
of the following information:
Speedometer
Turn Signal Indicators
High-Beam Indicator Symbol
Tachometer
Manual Paddle Shift Gear Indicator
(If Equipped)
These displays on the HUD are for use when
using the manual paddle shift controls to shift
the transmission. See “Manual Paddle Shift” in
Automatic Transmission Operation on page 95.
Shift Light
This light is used for performance driving to
indicate that the vehicle’s best performance
level has been reached to shift the transmission
into the next higher gear. An arrow pointing up
will light up on the display just prior to reaching
the engine fuel cut-off mode. This cut-off is
about 6,500 RPM for the LS2 engine and
7,000 RPM for the LS7 engine.
Check Gages Warning
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gage,
(Automatic Transmission Vehicles Only)
Engine Oil Temperature Gage
Engine Oil Pressure Gage
G-Force Gage
Audio Functions, Street Mode Only
Navigation, Only with Navigation Radio,
Turn-by-Turn Guidance
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Instrument Panel Cluster
Your instrument panel cluster and Driver Information Center (DIC) are designed to let you know at a glance
how the vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have left and
many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically. The instrument panel cluster
indicator warning lights, gages and DIC messages are explained on the following pages.
United States Manual Transmission shown, Canada, Automatic Transmission and Z06 Model similar
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If a problem is detected, a warning message will
appear on the DIC display. Be sure to take any
message that appears on the display seriously and
remember that clearing the message will only make
the message disappear, not correct the problem.
If your vehicle has the Head-Up Display (HUD) and
you use the Manual Paddle Shift feature, the gear
will display in the HUD, except if your vehicle has
the Navigation system and the HUD is displaying
turn-by-turn guidance information. If the HUD is
displaying turn-by-turn guidance information, the
gear instead displays in the DIC. See “Manual
Paddle Shift” underAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 95and “Head-Up Display
(HUD)” in the index of the Navigation system
manual for more information.DIC Controls and Displays
The Driver Information Center (DIC) has different
modes which can be accessed by pressing
the following buttons located on the instrument
panel, to the right of the instrument panel cluster.
.4(Fuel):Press this button to display fuel
information such as fuel economy and range.
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