2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE tire pressure

Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-44
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-45
Engine Oil Pressure Gage.............................3-48
Security Light...............................................3-49
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-49
Lights On Reminder......................................3-50
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-50
Fuel Gage...................................................3-50
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-51
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-52
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-57
Other Messages...........................................3-74
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-75Audio System(s).............................................3-84
Setting the Clock..........................................3-85
Radio(s)......................................................3-85
Using an MP3..............................................3-98
XM Radio Messages...................................3-102
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-103
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-103
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-103
Radio Reception.........................................3-104
Diversity Antenna System.............................3-105
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-105
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.
If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area,
your engine is too hot.
This means that your engine coolant has overheated.
If you have been operating your vehicle under
normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road,
stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon
as possible.
SeeEngine Overheating on page 5-31for more
information.
Tire Pressure Light
This light comes on briey
when the engine is started.
This light also comes on when one or more of the tires
are signicantly underinated.
A tire pressure message in the Driver Information
Center (DIC), can accompany the light. SeeDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 3-57for more
information.
Stop and check the tires as soon as it is safe to do so.
If underinated, inate to the proper pressure.
SeeTires on page 5-58for more information.
If a problem is detected with the Tire Pressure Monitor
System, this light ashes for approximately 60 seconds
and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition
cycle. SeeTire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-68
for more information. United States
Canada
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DIC Operation 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.
2(Gages):Press this button to display gage
information like oil pressure and temperature, coolant
temperature, automatic transmission uid temperature, if
equipped, battery voltage, and front/rear tire pressures.
TRIP:Press this button to display your total and
trip distance driven, the elapsed time function, your
average speed, and the engine oil life.
OPTION:Press this button to choose personal options
that are available on your vehicle, depending on the
options your vehicle is equipped with, such as door
locks, easy entry seats, and language.
RESET:Press this button, used along with the other
buttons, to reset system functions, select personal
options, and turn off or acknowledge messages
on the DIC.
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GAGES Button
The gages button displays oil pressure, oil temperature,
coolant temperature, transmission uid temperature
for automatic transmission vehicles only, battery voltage,
and tire pressure information.
Oil Pressure:This display shows the oil pressure.
Press the gages button to display the oil pressure,
such as:
OIL PRESSURE 40 PSI or
OIL PRESSURE 276 kPa
Oil Temperature:This display shows the oil
temperature.
Press the gages button again to display the oil
temperature, such as:
OIL TEMPERATURE 234°F or
OIL TEMPERATURE 112°C
If the oil temperature is low, the display will show OIL
TEMPERATURE LOW. If the oil temperature is high,
the display will show OIL TEMPERATURE HIGH.Coolant Temperature:This display shows the engine
coolant temperature.
Press the gages button again to display the coolant
temperature, such as:
COOLANT TEMPERATURE 123°F or
COOLANT TEMPERATURE 51°C
If the coolant temperature is low, the display will show
COOLANT TEMPERATURE LOW. If the coolant
temperature is high, the display will show COOLANT
TEMPERATURE HIGH.
Transmission Fluid Temperature:If you have an
automatic transmission vehicle, this display shows the
automatic transmission uid temperature.
Press the gages button again to display the automatic
transmission uid temperature, such as:
TRANS FLUID TEMP 123°F or
TRANS FLUID TEMP 51°C
If the transmission uid temperature is low, the display
will show TRANS FLUID TEMP LOW. If the
transmission uid temperature is high, the display will
show TRANS FLUID TEMP HIGH.
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Battery Voltage:This display shows the current battery
voltage.
Press the gages button again to display the battery
voltage, such as:
BATTERY VOLTAGE 13.5 VOLTS
Tire Pressure:This display shows the tire pressure for
each tire.
Press the gages button again to display the tire pressure
for the front tires, such as:
FRONT TIRE PRESSURES L 34 PSI R 33 PSI or
FRONT TIRE PRESSURES L 234 kPa R 228 kPa
Press the gages button again to display the tire pressure
for the rear tires, such as:
REAR TIRE PRESSURES L 34 PSI R 33 PSI or
REAR TIRE PRESSURES L 234 kPa R 228 kPa
TRIP Button
The TRIP button displays the odometer, trip distance,
elapsed time, average speed, and oil life remaining
information.
Odometer:The odometer shows how far your vehicle
has been driven in either miles or kilometers.
Press the TRIP button to display odometer readings,
such as:
ODOMETER 12345 MI or
ODOMETER 20008 km
You can also display the odometer by turning on the
parking lamps.
Trip Odometers:There are two trip odometers.
Press the TRIP button to display TRIP ODOMETER A
readings and press the button again to display TRIP
ODOMETER B readings, such as:
TRIP ODOMETER A 130.5 MI or
TRIP ODOMETER A 209.9 km
TRIP ODOMETER B 300.5 MI or
TRIP ODOMETER B 483.5 km
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HIGH TIRE PRESSURE
This message displays when one or more of the tires is
over-inated. This message also displays LEFT FRONT,
RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to
indicate which tire is affected. You can receive more
than one tire pressure message at a time. To read other
messages that may have been sent at the same time,
press the RESET button. If a tire pressure message
appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the
tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the
Tire Loading Information label. SeeRun-Flat Tires
on page 5-64,Loading the Vehicle on page 4-24,
Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-66, andTire Pressure
Monitor System on page 5-68. The DIC also shows
the tire pressure values. SeeDIC Operation and
Displays on page 3-52.
To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button.
A message reappears every 10 minutes until the
condition is corrected.
HOT ENGINE AIR CONDITIONING OFF
This message displays when the engine coolant
becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air
conditioning compressor is automatically turned off.When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the
A/C operation automatically resumes. You can continue
to drive your vehicle. If this message continues to
appear, have the system repaired by your dealer/retailer
as soon as possible to avoid compressor damage.
ICE POSSIBLE
This message displays when the outside air temperature
is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Adjust
your driving accordingly.
LOW FUEL
This message displays when the fuel tank is less than
10 percent full and the display is turned off. A multiple
chime also sounds when this message is displayed.
Rell the fuel tank as soon as possible. SeeFuel Gage
on page 3-50.
LOW OIL PRESSURE
This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur.
If this message appears while the engine is running,
stop the engine and do not operate it until the cause of
low oil pressure is corrected. Severe damage to the
engine can result. A multiple chime sounds when this
message is displayed. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-17.
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LOW TIRE PRESSURE
{CAUTION:
When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT
message is displayed on the Driver Information
Center, your vehicle’s handling capabilities
will be reduced during severe maneuvers.
The active handling system will be affected.
SeeActive Handling System on page 4-7.
If you drive too fast, you could lose control of
your vehicle. You or others could be injured.
Do not drive over 55 mph (90 km/h) when the
LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT message
is displayed. Drive cautiously and check your
tire pressures as soon as you can.
This message displays when one or more of the tires
is under-inated. This message also displays LEFT
FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR
to indicate which tire is affected. Multiple chimes
sound and the tire pressure light on the instrument
panel cluster turns on when this message is displayed.SeeTire Pressure Light on page 3-44. You can receive
more than one tire pressure message at a time.
To read other messages that may have been sent at
the same time, press the RESET button. If a tire
pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as
you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to
those shown on the Tire Loading Information label.
SeeRun-Flat Tires on page 5-64,Loading the Vehicle
on page 4-24,Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-66,
andTire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-68.
The DIC also shows the tire pressure values.
SeeDIC Operation and Displays on page 3-52.
To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button.
A message reappears every 10 minutes until the
condition is corrected.
MAXIMUM SPEED 80 MPH (129 km/h)
This message displays when a malfunction is present in
the Selective Ride Control system. The vehicle speed
will be limited to a value determined by the vehicle when
the shock absorber system has failed and the shocks
are in their full soft mode. Have your vehicle serviced by
your dealer/retailer 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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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/retailer.
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.
SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This message displays if an electrical problem has
occurred within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer.
SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM
This message displays if the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) has detected a problem within the fuel system.
Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer.
This message also displays when the cluster is
not getting fuel information from the PCM.
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL
This message displays when the Selective Ride Control
system has detected a malfunction and the system
must be serviced. See your dealer/retailer. If a fault is
present in the Selective Ride Control system which
causes the shocks to be in their full soft condition,
the messages SERVICE RIDE CONTROL, SHOCKS
INOPERATIVE, and MAXIMUM SPEED 80 MPH
(129 km/h) will display together. SeeSelective Ride
Control on page 4-10for more information.
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
This message displays if a part on the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS) is not working properly. The tire
pressure light also ashes and then remains on during
the same ignition cycle. SeeTire Pressure Light on
page 3-44. Several conditions may cause this message
to appear. SeeTire Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 5-70for more information. If the warning comes on
and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS.
See your dealer/retailer.
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