2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE instrument panel

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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For quick cool down on hot days press the AUTO
button and adjust the temperature to a cool,
comfortable setting. To achieve maximum cool
down, do the following:
1. Select the vent mode.
2. Select recirculation mode.
3. Select the A/C on.
4. Select the coolest temperature.
5. Select the highest fan speed.
Using these settings together for long periods
of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to
become too dry. To prevent this from happening,
after the air in your vehicle has cooled, turn
the recirculation mode off.
The air conditioning system removes moisture
from the air, so you may sometimes notice a
small amount of water dripping underneath
your vehicle while idling or after turning off the
engine. This is normal.Sensors
The solar sensor on your vehicle monitors the
solar radiation and uses the information to
maintain the selected temperature when operating
in AUTO mode by initiating needed adjustments
to the temperature, the fan speed and the air
delivery system. The system may also supply
cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun.
The recirculation mode will also be activated,
as necessary. Do not cover the solar sensor
located on the top of the instrument panel near
the windshield or the system will not work properly.
There is also a sensor located behind the front
bumper. This sensor reads the outside air
temperature and helps to maintain the temperature
inside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the
vehicle could give a false reading in the
temperature.
If the outside temperature goes up, the displayed
temperature will not change until:
The vehicle’s speed is above
12 mph (19 km/h) for ve minutes.
The vehicle’s speed is above
32 mph (52 km/h) for two and a half minutes.
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Outlet Adjustment
Use the tab located on the air outlets to change
the direction of the airow.
Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the
air inlets at the base of the windshield that
may block the ow of air into your vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors
may adversely affect the performance of
the system.
Keep the area around the base of the
instrument panel console and air path under
the seats clear of objects to help circulate
the air inside of your vehicle more effectively.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The passenger compartment air lter removes
certain particles from the air including pollen
and dust particles. Reductions in airow, which
may occur more often in dusty areas, indicate that
the lter may need to be replaced. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 433for information on
how often to replace the lter.
Notice:Driving without a passenger
compartment air lter in place can cause water
and small particles, like paper and leaves, to
be pulled into your climate control system
which may cause damage to it. Make sure you
always replace the old lter with a new one.
The passenger compartment air lter is located
on the passenger side of the engine compartment
near the battery. SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 330.
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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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Airbag Readiness Light
There is an airbag readiness light on the
instrument panel, which shows a deployed
airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s
electrical system for malfunctions. The light
tells you if there is an electrical problem. The
system check includes the airbag modules,
the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more
information on the airbag system, seeAirbag
System on page 50.
This light will come on
when you start your
vehicle, and it will ash
for a few seconds. Then
the light should go out.
This means the system
is ready.
If the airbag readiness light stays on after you
start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving,
your airbag system may not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light stays on after
you start your vehicle, it means the airbag
system may not be working properly. The
airbags in your vehicle may not inate in
a crash, or they could even inate without
a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have your vehicle serviced right
away if the airbag readiness light stays
on after you start your vehicle.
The airbag readiness light should ash for a
few seconds when you turn the vehicle on. If the
light does not come on then, have it xed so it
will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
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If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the
passenger airbag status indicator, it means that
the passenger sensing system has turned off
the passenger’s airbag(s). SeePassenger Sensing
System on page 59for more on this, including
important safety information.
If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights
remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there
may be a problem with the lights or the passenger
sensing system. See your dealer for service.
{CAUTION:
If the airbag off indicator and the airbag
readiness light ever come on together, it
means that something may be wrong with
the airbag system. If this ever happens,
have the vehicle serviced promptly,
because an adult-size person sitting in
the right front passenger seat may not
have the protection of the airbag. See
Airbag Readiness Light on page 191.
Voltmeter Gage
The voltmeter shows
the voltage output
of your battery.
When the engine is
running, it shows
the voltage output of
the charging system.
The reading will change as the rate of charge
changes (with engine speed, for example), but if
the voltmeter reads at 9 volts or below, your
instrument panel cluster and other systems may
shut down. The Driver Information Center (DIC)
will read BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW when
your vehicle is at 10 volts or below. Have it
checked right away. Driving with the voltmeter
reading at 10 volts or below could drain your
battery and disable your vehicle.
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