2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE display

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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There are three HUD modes that you can choose to
view in the HUD display. By pressing the MODE
button, you can scroll through these modes in the
following order:
Street Mode supports
audio and navigation
functions with your
choice of tachometer
settings.
Track Mode 1 supports
the G-Force gage and
minor gages with a
circular tachometer.
Track Mode 2 supports
G-Force gages and
minor gages with
a linear tachometer.When the desired HUD display has been selected,
release the MODE button.
Within each mode, the display, can be further
customized by pressing the PAGE button. Pressing
this button in each mode will turn off and on the
following:
Street Mode — No tachometer, circular
tachometer, and linear tachometer.
Track Modes 1 and2—Nominor gage,
coolant temperature, transmission oil
temperature, engine oil temperature, and
engine oil pressure.
While in Track Mode 1 or 2, the maximum G
value achieved during the current ignition
cycle can be displayed by pressing and
holding the PAGE button. The maximum G
display will be shown until the PAGE button
is released. The maximum G value display
will be identical to the normal G value
display, except the maximum G gage
digits (X.XX G) and corresponding G gage
bar will overwrite the current G value.
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Be sure to continue scanning the displays,
controls and driving environment just as you would
in a vehicle without HUD. If you never look at
your instrument panel cluster, you may miss
something important, such as a warning light.
Under important warning conditions, the CHECK
GAGES warning will illuminate in the HUD.
View your Driver Information Center (DIC) for
more information.The HUD controls are
located to the left of the
steering wheel.
To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly,
do the following:
1. Start the engine and press the HUD
dimmer control all the way up by pressing
the (+) button.
The brightness of the HUD image is
determined by the light conditions in the
direction the vehicle is facing and where you
have the HUD dimmer control set. If you are
facing a dark object or a heavily shaded area,
your HUD may anticipate that you are entering
a dark area and may begin to dim.
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It is possible for sunlight to enter the HUD
making it difficult to see the image. The display
will return to normal when the sunlight is no
longer entering the HUD.
2. Adjust the seat to a comfortable driving
position. If you change your seat position later,
you may have to re-adjust your HUD.
3. Press the up or down arrows to center the
HUD image in your view.
The HUD image can only be adjusted up and
down, not side-to-side.
4. Press the dimmer control downward until the
HUD image is no brighter than necessary.
To turn HUD off, press and hold the (–) button
until the HUD display turns off.
If the sun comes out or it becomes cloudy, you
may need to adjust the HUD brightness again
using the dimmer control. Polarized sunglasses
could make the HUD image harder to see.
The HUD information can be displayed in one
of six languages including English, Spanish,
French, German, Italian or Japanese. The
speedometer can be displayed in either
English or Metric units.To change the language and unit selections, see
“OPTION” underDIC Controls and Displays
on page 208.
Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to
remove any dirt or lm that reduces the sharpness
or clarity of the HUD image.
To clean the HUD, spray household glass cleaner
on a soft, clean cloth. Wipe the HUD lens gently,
then dry it. Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens
because the cleaner could leak into the unit.
If the ignition is on and you can not see the HUD
image, check to see if:
Something is covering the HUD unit.
The HUD dimmer control is adjusted properly.
The HUD image is adjusted to the proper
height.
Ambient light is low, in the direction your
vehicle is facing.
A fuse is blown. SeeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 419.
Keep in mind that your windshield is part of the
HUD system. SeeWindshield Replacement
on page 375.
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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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Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic):Press the AUTO button to
place the entire system in the automatic mode.
When automatic operation is active, the system will
automatically control the inside temperature, the
air delivery mode, and the fan speed.
After a ten second display of the current settings,
the word AUTO, the driver’s temperature setting
and the outside temperature will be shown. The
system will operate to achieve your comfort set
temperature as quickly as possible. The AUTO
control system works best with the windows up
and the removable roof installed or the convertible
top up.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable
setting between 60°F (16°C) and 90°F (32°C).
Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature
setting will not cause the system to heat or
cool any faster. A setting of 73°F (23°C)
is suggested.In cold weather, the system will start at
reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air
into your vehicle until warmer air is available.
The system will start out blowing air at
the oor but may change modes automatically
as the vehicle warms up to maintain the
chosen temperature setting. The length of
time needed for warm up will depend on the
outside temperature and the length of time
that has elapsed since your vehicle was
last driven.
3. Wait for the system to regulate. This may
take from 10 to 30 minutes. Then adjust
the temperature, if necessary.
Do not cover the solar sensor located in the
center of the instrument panel, near the
windshield. For more information on the solar
sensor, see “Sensor” later in this section.
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Manual Operation
Driver Power/Temperature:Press the driver
temperature knob on the driver side of the climate
control panel to turn the climate control system
off. This is the only setting that completely shuts off
the fan. The digital display will show only the
outside temperature. You can still adjust the driver
and the passenger set temperature and the air
intake mode when the climate control is off.
Passenger Power/Temperature:Press the
passenger temperature knob on the passenger
side of the climate control panel to turn the
passenger’s climate control system on or off. Turn
the knob to increase or decrease the temperature
for the passenger. If the passenger’s climate
control system is off, the driver’s temperature knob
will control the temperature for the entire vehicle.
N(MODE):Press this button to manually
lock in the current air delivery setting and to
stop the automatic mode control. Pressing the
MODE button will delete AUTO from the digital
display and the mode graphics will be shown.
To change the setting, press the MODE button
again. The AUTO button must be pressed to
return to the automatic mode selection.To change the current mode, select one of the
following:
H(Vent):This mode directs most of the air to
the instrument panel outlets, with a very small
amount of air directed to the oor outlets.
%(Bi-Level):This mode directs about half of the
air to the instrument panel outlets, and directs
the remaining air to the oor outlets. Cooler air is
directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to
the oor outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to
the oor outlets with some air directed to the
side window defogger outlets and some air
directed toward the windshield.
The MODE button can also be used to select
the defog mode. Information on defogging
and defrosting can be found later in this section.
x9w(Fan):Press the button with the fan
symbol to manually increase or decrease the
fan speed. Keep pressing the up or down arrow
on this switch until the desired fan speed appears
on the display.
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Pressing the arrows will delete AUTO from the
digital display. The fan graphics with the fan speed
bars will be shown. To increase the fan speed
so that more air ows into the vehicle, press the
up arrow on the fan switch. To decrease the
fan speed and airow, press the down arrow.
The AUTO button must be pressed to return to the
automatic fan control.
If the airow seems low when the fan speed is at
the highest setting, the passenger compartment
air lter may need to be replaced. For more
information, seePassenger Compartment Air Filter
on page 186andScheduled Maintenance on
page 433.
?(Recirculation):Press this button to turn the
recirculation mode on or off. When the climate
control system is in recirculation mode an indicator
light will come on. This mode prevents outside
air from entering your vehicle. It can be used
to prevent outside air and odors from entering
your vehicle and to help cool the air inside your
vehicle more quickly. Recirculation mode is
not available in defrost or defog mode.
^(Air Conditioning Off):Press this button
to turn the air conditioning compressor off.
Press AUTO to return to automatic operation.
When in AUTO, the air conditioning compressor
will come on automatically, as needed.
Air conditioning does not operate at temperatures
below about 35°F to 40°F (2°C to 4°C).
In temperatures above 40°F (4°C), the air
conditioning cannot be turned off in defrost and
defog, as it helps to remove moisture from the
vehicle. It also helps to keep the windows clear.
You may notice a slight change in engine
performance when the air-conditioning compressor
shuts off and turns on again. This is normal.
The system is designed to make adjustments to
help with fuel economy while still maintaining
the selected temperature.
On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside
air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce
the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down.
It also helps the system to operate more efficiently.
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