2000 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 159
2000 Chevrolet Corvette Manual
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SERVICE VEHICLE SOON: If this message appears on the DIC, there may be an electrical or another system problem with your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer if this message keeps appearing. CHARGE SYSTEM FAULT: Press RESET to acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display. The message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes. You will hear two chimes when this message is displayed. If this message comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose or broken drive belt or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the message on, be certain to turn off your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. TRACTION SYS ACTIVE: When your Traction Control System is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION SYS ACTIVE message will be displayed. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. The message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. TRACTION SYSTEM - ON: This message is displayed when you decide to turn on the Traction Control System by pressing the switch on the console. This message will shut off automatically on its own. TRACTION SYSTEM - OFF: You will hear a single quick tone when this message is displayed. This message comes on and stays on when the Traction Control System button on the console is pressed to turn the system off. To acknowledge this message, press RESET. SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM: If the SERVICE TRACTION SYS message is displayed when you are driving, there is a problem with your Traction Control System and your vehicle is in need of service. When this message is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. If you have the optional Active Handling System, the SERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG message will also be displayed and the instrument cluster car icon will also be illuminated. The driver can acknowledge both messages by pressing the reset button two times which will also turn off the instrument cluster icon. When the service messages are displayed, the computer controlled systems will not assist the driver in controlling the vehicle. Have the system repaired as soon as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly. 2-101