2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ignition

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the vehicle has
detected that the battery voltage is dropping
beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver
system starts reducing certain features of the
vehicle that you may be able to notice. At the point
that features are disabled, this message is
displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to save
the charge in the battery. Turn off unnecessary
accessories to allow the battery to recharge.
BUCKLE PASSENGER
This message reminds you to buckle the
passenger’s safety belt.
This message displays and a chime sounds when
the ignition is on, the driver’s safety belt is
buckled, the passenger’s safety belt is unbuckled
with the passenger airbag enabled, and the
vehicle is in motion. You should have the
passenger buckle their safety belt.The reminder will be repeated if the ignition is on,
the vehicle is in motion, the driver is buckled
and the passenger is still unbuckled, and
the passenger airbag is enabled. If the
passenger’s safety belt is already buckled, this
message and chime will not come on.
BUCKLE SEATBELT
This message reminds you to buckle the driver’s
safety belt.
This message displays and a chime sounds when
the ignition is on, the driver’s safety belt is
unbuckled, and the vehicle is in motion. You
should buckle your safety belt.
If the driver remains unbuckled when the ignition
is on and the vehicle is in motion, the reminder
will be repeated. If the driver’s safety belt is
already buckled, this message and chime will not
come on.
This message is an additional reminder to the
safety belt reminder light in the instrument panel
cluster. SeeSafety Belt Reminder Light on
page 190for more information.
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CHANGE ENGINE OIL
This message displays when the life of the engine
oil has expired. SeeScheduled Maintenance on
page 433. After an oil change, the engine oil
life system must be reset. See “Engine Oil Life”
underDIC Controls and Displays on page 208.
Also, seeEngine Oil on page 333andEngine Oil
Life System on page 340for more information.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID
This message displays, a chime sounds, and the
brake system warning light on the instrument
panel cluster turns on if the ignition is on to inform
the driver that the brake uid level is low. See
Brake System Warning Light on page 196. Have
the brake system serviced by your dealer as
soon as possible. SeeBrakes on page 361.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL
This message displays when the engine coolant
level is low. Have the cooling system serviced
by your dealer as soon as possible. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 347.
CHECK GAS CAP
This message displays if the fuel cap has not
been fully tightened. Check the fuel cap to make
sure that it is on properly. Once tightened, it takes
at least one overnight park to reset or clear this
message. If both the CHECK GAS CAP message
and the malfunction indicator lamp in the
instrument panel cluster are on, you may need to
see your dealer for service. SeeMalfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 200for more information.
CHECK OIL LEVEL
This message displays and two chimes sound if
the oil level in the vehicle is low. Once the vehicle
senses a change in the engine oil level, the
light remains off.
If this message appears after starting the engine,
the engine oil level may be too low. You may
need to add oil. SeeEngine Overheating on
page 350.
To acknowledge the message, press the RESET
button. The message reappears every 10 minutes
until this condition changes.
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If moving the transmitter to different locations
within the vehicle does not help, place the
transmitter in the glove box transmitter pocket
with the buttons facing to the right and then
press the START button.
The vehicle’s battery voltage is low. The
battery voltage must be above 10 volts
for the keyless access transmitter to be
detected properly.
NO FOB - OFF OR RUN?
This message displays when the keyless access
transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle while
you are trying to turn the ignition off. Your vehicle
may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing
the keyless access system to be jammed. The
vehicle will remain in Acc. until OFF or START has
been pressed or ve minutes has expired. If you
turn the ignition off and you cannot nd the keyless
access transmitter, you will not be able to restart
the vehicle. The keyless access transmitter needs
to be inside of the vehicle in order for the vehicle to
start. SeeStarting the Engine on page 91for more
information.
OPTIONS UNAVAILABLE
This message displays for a few seconds if a
keyless access transmitter that is not labelled 1 or 2
is used and you try to personalize the features on
your vehicle by pressing the OPTION button.
The personalization system will not recognize
the transmitter and the DIC will not display the
current driver number or the menus used to set
personalizations. The personalization features will
then be set to the default states. SeeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 234for more information.
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PRESS BRAKE TO START ENGINE
(Automatic Transmission Only)
This message displays if you try to start the
engine by pressing the keyless ignition start button
without having the brake pressed. The brake
needs to be pressed when starting the engine. See
Ignition Positions on page 90for more information.
REDUCED ENGINE POWER
If this message displays and the check engine
light comes on, a noticeable reduction in the
vehicle’s performance may occur. If the REDUCED
ENGINE POWER message is displayed, but
there is no reduction in performance, proceed to
your destination. The performance may be reduced
the next time the vehicle is driven.
The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed
while the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message
is displayed, but acceleration and speed may
be reduced. Anytime the check engine light stays
on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer
as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 200for
more information.Multiple chimes sound when this message is
displayed.
To acknowledge the message, press the RESET
button. The message reappears every ve minutes
until this condition changes.
If the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is
displayed in combination with the COOLANT
OVER TEMPERATURE message, seeEngine
Overheating on page 350.SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM
This message displays if there is a problem
with the Active Handling System and your vehicle
needs service. The active handling system
light on the instrument panel cluster also turns on
and a chime sounds. See your dealer. When
this message is displayed, the system is not
working. Adjust your driving accordingly. See
Active Handling System on page 283for more
information.
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SERVICE AIR CONDITIONING
This message displays when the electronic sensors
that control the air conditioning and heating
systems are no longer working. Have the climate
control system serviced by your dealer if you notice
a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency.
SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKES
If this message displays while you are driving, stop
as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then
start the engine again to reset the system. If the
message stays on, or comes back on again while
you are driving, your vehicle is in need of service.
See your dealer. If the anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light is on and the regular brake system
warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but do
not have ABS. If the regular brake system warning
light is also on, you do not have ABS and there is a
problem with the brakes. SeeAnti-Lock Brake
System Warning Light on page 197andBrake
System Warning Light on page 196.
If this message is displayed, the Traction Control
System (TCS) and the Active Handling System
will also be disabled. The DIC will scroll three
messages: SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKES,
SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM, and SERVICEACTIVE HANDLING, and the instrument panel
cluster lights will come on along with a chime.
When the service message is displayed, the
computer controlled systems will not assist the
driver. Have the system repaired by your dealer as
soon as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly.
To acknowledge these messages, press the
RESET button.SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM
If this message displays while you are driving,
there may be a problem with the electrical charging
system. It could mean that there is a loose or
broken drive belt or that there is another electrical
problem. Have your vehicle checked right away
by your dealer. Driving while this message is
on could drain the battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the
message on, be certain to turn off the vehicle’s
accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.
Multiple chimes sound when this message is
displayed.
To acknowledge the message, press the RESET
button. The message reappears every 10 minutes
until this condition changes.
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When this message is displayed, the computer
controlled systems will not assist the driver
in controlling the vehicle. Have the system repaired
by your dealer as soon as possible. Adjust your
driving accordingly. SeeTraction Control System
(TCS) on page 281for more information.
To acknowledge the message, press the RESET
button.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays when there is a problem
with the transmission. See your dealer for service.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message displays and a chime sounds when
there may be an electrical or another system
problem with your vehicle. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer if this message keeps
appearing.
SET PARK BRAKE FOR SEAT RECALL
If your vehicle has a manual transmission,
this message displays if you try to recall the
memory positions when the ignition is on and
the parking brake is not set. If the vehicle is on,
you must set the parking brake in order for
the memory positions to recall. SeeMemory
Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 10for
more information.
SET PARK BRAKE TO MOVE TOP
If your vehicle has a manual transmission, this
message displays and a chime sounds if you try to
operate the power convertible top without rst
setting the parking brake. Set the parking brake
before trying to operate the power convertible top.
SeeConvertible Top (Manual) on page 139or
Convertible Top (Power) on page 146for
more information.
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SHIFT TO PARK
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission,
this message displays if the vehicle is not in
PARK (P) when the engine is being turned off.
The vehicle will be in Acc. Once the shift lever is
moved to PARK (P), the vehicle will turn off.
The vehicle will remain in Acc., without the
20 minute time-out period, until the shift lever is
moved to PARK (P) or until the driver presses the
pushbutton to restart the vehicle. SeeIgnition
Positions on page 90for more information.
SHIFT TO PARK OR SET PARK BRAKE
FOR TOP
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, this
message displays and a chime sounds if you
try to operate the power convertible top without
rst shifting into PARK (P) or setting the parking
brake. Either shift the vehicle into PARK (P) or
set the parking brake before trying to operate the
power convertible top. SeeConvertible Top
(Manual) on page 139orConvertible Top (Power)
on page 146for more information.
SHOCKS INOPERATIVE
This message displays when a malfunction is
present in the Selective Ride Control system which
is causing the shocks to be in their full soft
mode. This is a warning to the driver that the
vehicle handling may be affected. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as
possible.
To acknowledge the message, press the RESET
button. The message reappears every 10 minutes
until this condition changes.
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Auto Memory Recall (Automatic
Transmission only):If your automatic
transmission vehicle has the memory package,
you may have this option. This option allows
the driver’s seat, the telescopic steering column,
if your vehicle has this feature, and the outside
rearview mirrors to automatically move to
the current driver’s set position when the
engine starts.
Press the OPTION button until AUTO MEMORY
RECALL appears on the display, then press
the RESET button to scroll through the following
modes:
YES
NO (default)
If you choose YES, the driver’s seat, the outside
rearview mirrors and the telescopic steering
column, if your vehicle has this feature, positions
are recalled when you turn the ignition on.
If you choose NO, this option will turn off.
When the mode you want is selected, press the
OPTION button to set your choice and advance to
the next personal option.Auto Exit Recall:If your vehicle has the memory
package, you may have this option. This option
allows the driver’s seat and telescopic steering
column, if your vehicle has this feature, to
automatically move to the current driver’s exit
position when one of the following occurs:
The vehicle is turned off or in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) or accessory
mode and the driver’s door is opened.
The vehicle is turned off or in RAP and the
unlock button on the keyless access
transmitter is pressed.
In order for the Auto Exit Recall feature to work on
an automatic transmission vehicle, the vehicle
must be in PARK (P). On a manual transmission
vehicle, the parking brake must be set.
Press the OPTION button until AUTO EXIT
RECALL appears on the display, then press the
RESET button to scroll through the following
modes:
YES
NO (default)
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