2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ignition

If you choose YES, when you turn the ignition off
and open the driver’s door or press the unlock
button on the keyless access transmitter, the seat
and the telescopic steering wheel, if your
vehicle has this feature, will return to their stored
exit positions for an easy exit or an easy
entrance when returning to the vehicle.
The seat and steering wheel will only return to the
stored driving position if you press the appropriate
memory button or activate the auto memory
recall feature.
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.
Approach Lights:This option briey turns on the
parking lamps, the front fog lamps and the
back-up lamps during low light periods when the
keyless access transmitter is used to unlock
the vehicle.Press the OPTION button until APPROACH
LIGHTS appears on the display, then press the
RESET button to scroll through the following
modes:
OFF
ON (default)
If you choose OFF, this option will turn off.
If you choose ON, the parking lamps, the front fog
lamps, and the back-up lamps will come on for
20 seconds during low light periods when all of the
following occurs:
You press the unlock button on the keyless
access transmitter.
Both of the doors are closed.
The vehicle is off or in RAP.
The lamps remain on for 20 seconds or until a door
is opened, the lock button on the keyless access
transmitter is pressed or the vehicle is no longer off
or in RAP.
SeeKeyless Access System on page 72for more
information.
When the mode you want is selected, press the
OPTION button to set your choice and advance to
the next personal option.
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Flash at Lock:This option activates the front and
rear turn signals for one long ash when the
lock button on the keyless access transmitter is
pressed. This will only occur when the vehicle
is off. If the lock button on the keyless access
transmitter is pressed again within ve seconds,
the horn will sound regardless of which setting you
have selected.
Press the OPTION button until FLASH AT LOCK
appears on the display, then press the RESET
button to scroll through the following modes:
YES (default)
NO
If you choose YES, the front and rear turn signals
will ash once when you press the lock button
on the keyless access transmitter.
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.FOB Reminder:This option chirps the horn three
times when the driver’s door is closed and
there is a keyless access transmitter inside the
interior of the vehicle. This will only occur when the
vehicle is off.
Press the OPTION button until FOB REMINDER
appears on the display, then press the RESET
button to scroll through the following modes:
YES
NO (default)
If you choose YES, the horn will chirp three times
when a keyless access transmitter is inside of
the vehicle while the ignition is turned off and the
driver’s door is closed.
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.
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Passive Door Locking:This option allows you to
select whether the doors automatically lock during
normal vehicle exit. When the ignition is turned off
and all doors become closed, the vehicle will
determine how many keyless access transmitters
remain in the vehicle interior. If at least one keyless
access transmitter has been removed from the
interior of the vehicle, the doors will lock after
eight seconds.
For example, if there are two keyless access
transmitters in the vehicle and one is removed,
the other will be locked in. The keyless access
transmitter locked in the vehicle can still be used
to start the vehicle or unlock the doors, if needed.
A person approaching the outside of the locked
vehicle without an authorized keyless access
transmitter, however, will not be able to open the
door, even with a transmitter in the vehicle.
You may temporarily disable the passive door
locking feature by pressing the door unlock switch
for three seconds on an open door. Passive door
locking will then remain disabled until a door lock
switch is pressed or until the power mode
transitions from the off power mode.Press the OPTION button until PASSIVE DOOR
LOCKING appears on the display, then press the
RESET button to scroll through the following
modes:
OFF (default)
SILENT
HORN
If you choose OFF, this option will turn off.
If you choose SILENT, the doors will automatically
lock eight seconds after you turn the ignition off,
remove a keyless access transmitter from the
interior of the vehicle, and close both doors.
If you choose HORN, the doors will automatically
lock and the horn will chirp eight seconds after
you turn the ignition off, remove a keyless access
transmitter from the interior of the vehicle, and
close both doors.
If you are parking in a quiet area and do not want
the horn to sound when the doors lock, press
the lock button on the keyless access transmitter
immediately after removing it from the interior
and closing the doors. This will lock the doors and
cancel the passive locking for this ignition cycle.
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When the mode you want is selected, press the
OPTION button to set your choice and advance to
the next personal option.
Passive Door Unlock:This option allows you to
select which doors will automatically unlock
when you approach and open the driver’s door
with your keyless access transmitter. See
Door Locks on page 78for more information.
Press the OPTION button until PASSIVE DOOR
UNLOCK appears on the display, then press
the RESET button to scroll through the following
modes:
DRIVER (default)
BOTH
If you choose DRIVER, only the driver’s door will
automatically unlock when you approach and
open the driver’s door with your keyless access
transmitter.
If you choose BOTH, both doors will automatically
unlock when you approach and open the driver’s
door with your keyless access transmitter.
Auto Unlock:This option allows you to select
whether the driver’s door, both doors or neither
door automatically unlocks when the shift lever ismoved into PARK (P) for automatic transmission
vehicles or when the ignition is turned off or is
in RAP for manual transmission vehicles.
Press the OPTION button until AUTO UNLOCK
appears on the display, then press the RESET
button to scroll through the following modes:
OFF
DRIVER
BOTH (default)
If you choose OFF, this option will turn off.
If you choose DRIVER, on automatic transmission
vehicles, the driver’s door will automatically unlock
when the shift lever is moved into PARK (P). On
manual transmission vehicles, the driver’s door will
automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off
or is in RAP.
If you choose BOTH, on automatic transmission
vehicles, both doors will automatically unlock when
the shift lever is moved into PARK (P). On manual
transmission vehicles, both doors will automatically
unlock when the ignition is turned off or is in RAP.
When the mode you want is selected, press the
OPTION button to set your choice and advance to
the next personal option.
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While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment
to your vehicle, such as an audio system,
CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone,
or two-way radio, make sure that it can be
added by checking with your dealer/retailer.
Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio
and telephone units. If sound equipment can
be added, it is very important to do it properly.
Added sound equipment may interfere with
the operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio,
or other systems, and even damage them.
Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with
the operation of sound equipment that
has been added.Your vehicle has a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio
system can be played even after the ignition
is turned off. SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 91for more information.
Setting the Time
With the ignition on and the radio off, press
the H or the M button to enter clock mode.
Press and hold H until the correct hour appears
on the display. Press and hold M until the
correct minute appears on the display.
To change the time default setting from 12 hour
to 24 hour, press either the H or the M button
to enter the clock mode. Press the tune knob
to select between the 12 or 24 hour display format.
The clock mode automatically times out with
the changed display format set as the current
default setting.
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Radio with CD
An indicator light on the upper left side of the
radio ashes when the ignition is off, to indicate
the theft deterrent feature is set. For more
information, seeTheft-Deterrent Feature on
page 269
Your vehicle has seven Bose
®amplied speakers.
See your dealer/retailer for details.
Radio Data System (RDS)
The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).
RDS features are available for use only on
FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
With RDS, the radio can do the following:
Seek to stations broadcasting the selected
type of programming
Receive announcements concerning local and
national emergencies
Display messages from radio stations
Seek to stations with traffic announcements
This system relies upon receiving specic
information from these stations and works only
when the information is available. In rare cases, a
radio station can broadcast incorrect information
that causes the radio features to work improperly.
If this happens, contact the radio station.
While the radio is tuned to an RDS station, the
station name or call letters display. RDS stations
can also provide the time of day, a program
type (PTY) for current programming, and the name
of the program being broadcast.
Radio with CD shown, Radio with
Six-Disc CD similar
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XM™ Radio Messages
If your vehicle has XM™ Satellite Radio Service,
the radio can display screen messages
pertaining to the XM™ radio service, software and
hardware. SeeXM Radio Messages on page 267
later in this section for further detail.
Playing a CD (Single CD Player)
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls it in and the CD should begin
playing.
If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in
the player, it stays in the player. When the ignition
or radio is turned on, the CD starts playing
where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio
source.
When a CD is inserted, CD and the CD symbol
displays. As each new track starts to play,
the track number displays.The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)
single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs
and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same
manner.
If playing a CD-R, the sound quality (and playback
performance) can be reduced due to the CD-R
quality, method of recording, the quality of
the music that has been recorded, and the way
the CD-R has been handled. For better playback
performance when home burning audio discs,
use brand named CD media with the [“Compact
Disc” trade mark logo], and a burn rate no
faster than 12X.
There could be an increase in skipping, difficulty in
nding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and
ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom
surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD is
damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched,
the CD does not play properly. If the surface of
the CD is soiled, seeCare of Your CDs on
page 271for more information.
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CD AUX (Auxiliary):Press this button to play a
CD while listening to the radio. CD displays
when a CD is in the player. If the system has a
remote playback device, pressing this button
a second time allows the remote device to play.
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):Press
AUTO EQ to select the equalization setting while
playing a CD. The equalization is stored when
a CD is played. For more information on AUTO
EQ, see “AUTO EQ” listed previously in this
section.
X(Eject):Press theXbutton to eject the CD.
EJECT can be activated with either the ignition
or radio off.
Playing a CD(s) (Six-Disc CD Player)
If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the
player, it stays in the player. When the ignition
or radio is turned on, the CD starts playing where
it stopped, if it was the last selected audio
source.
When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol appears
on the CD. As each new track starts to play,
the track number displays.The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)
single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs
and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same
manner.
If playing a CD-R, the sound quality (and playback
performance) can be reduced due to the CD-R
quality, method of recording, the quality of
the music that has been recorded, and the way
the CD-R has been handled. For better playback
performance when home burning audio discs,
use brand named CD media with the [“Compact
Disc” trade mark logo], and a burn rate no
faster than 12X.
There could be an increase in skipping, difficulty in
nding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and
ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom
surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD is
damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched,
the CD does not play properly. If the surface of
the CD is soiled, seeCare of Your CDs on
page 271for more information.
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