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ACTIVE HANDLING WARMING UP: When you ﬁrst start your vehicle during cold winter weather, and begin to drive away (up to 6 mph (10 km/h)), the message ACTIVE HANDLING WARMING UP may be displayed in the DIC. This is normal. You can acknowledge this message by pressing the RESET button. The Active Handling System performance is affected until the next message ACTIVE HANDLING READY is displayed in the DIC. See Active Handling System on page 4-10 for more information. ATTACH TRUNK PARTITION: If your vehicle has a power convertible top, this message will appear and a chime will sound if the trunk partition is not in place. Open the hatch/trunk and make sure the trunk partition is secure and no objects are on the trunk partition. See Rear Storage Area on page 2-47 for more information. BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE: When the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point, the BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE message will display. The battery saver system will start reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may not 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. CHANGE ENGINE OIL: This message will appear when the life of the engine oil has expired. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. After an oil change, the engine oil life system must be reset. See "Engine Oil Life" under DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-48. Also, see Engine Oil on page 5-14 and Engine Oil Life System on page 5-18 for more information. CHECK BRAKE FLUID: This message will appear, a chime will sound and the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster will be on if the ignition is on to inform the driver that the brake ﬂuid level is low. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-37. Have the brake system serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible. See Brakes on page 5-35. CHECK COOLANT LEVEL: This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant. Have the cooling system serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible. See Engine Coolant on page 5-22. CHECK GAS CAP: If the gas cap has not been fully tightened, this message will appear. You should check your gas cap to ensure that it is on properly. Once tightened, it will take at least one overnight park to reset or clear this message. If there is a CHECK GAS CAP message and a malfunction indicator lamp on in the instrument panel cluster, you may need to see your GM dealer for service. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-41 for more information. 3-54

Section	Page
2005 Chevrolet Corvette Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Six-Way Power Seats	8
Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters	9
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Seatback Latches	12
Safety Belts	13
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	13
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	18
Driver Position	18
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	25
Passenger Position	26
Safety Belt Pretensioners	26
Safety Belt Extender	26
Child Restraints	27
Older Children	27
Infants and Young Children	30
Child Restraint Systems	33
Top Strap	36
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	37
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	38
Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position	41
Airbag System	46
Where Are the Airbags?	48
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	51
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	52
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	52
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	52
Airbag Off Switch	54
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	57
Restraint System Check	57
Checking Your Restraint Systems	57
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	58
Features and Controls	59
Keys	61
Keyless Access System	62
Keyless Access System Operation	63
Doors and Locks	68
Door Locks	68
Power Door Locks	70
Automatic Door Locks	71
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	71
Lockout Protection	71
Hatch/Trunk	72
Windows	74
Power Windows	75
Sun Visors	76
Theft-Deterrent Systems	76
Theft-Deterrent System	76
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	77
New Vehicle Break-In	77
Front Air Dam	78
Ignition Positions	78
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	79
Starting Your Engine	79
Racing or Other Competitive Driving	80
Engine Coolant Heater	81
Automatic Transmission Operation	82
Manual Transmission Operation	84
Parking Brake	87
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	87
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	89
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	89
Parking Over Things That Burn	90
Engine Exhaust	90
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked (Automatic Transmission)	91
Mirrors	92
Manual Rearview Mirror	92
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	92
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass	94
Outside Power Heated Mirrors	96
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	97
Outside Convex Mirror	97
OnStar® System	98
HomeLink® Transmitter	99
Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter	100
Storage Areas	104
Glove Box	104
Cupholder(s)	104
Center Console Storage Area	104
Floor Mats	104
Rear Storage Area	105
Convenience Net	107
Cargo Cover	107
Roof Panel	108
Removing the Roof Panel	108
Storing the Roof Panel	111
Installing the Roof Panel	112
Convertible Top	113
Convertible Top (Manual)	113
Convertible Top (Power)	120
Vehicle Personalization	124
Memory	124
Instrument Panel	127
Instrument Panel Overview	130
Hazard Warning Flashers	132
Other Warning Devices	132
Horn	132
Tilt Wheel	133
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	134
Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal)	134
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	135
Flash-to-Pass	135
Windshield Wipers	135
Windshield Washer	136
Cruise Control	137
Exterior Lamps	140
Wiper Activated Headlamps	141
Headlamps on Reminder	141
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	141
Fog Lamps	142
Twilight Sentinel®	143
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	144
Instrument Panel Brightness	144
Courtesy Lamps	144
Entry/Exit Lighting	144
Reading Lamps	144
Battery Run-Down Protection	145
Head-Up Display (HUD)	145
Accessory Power Outlets	149
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	150
Climate Controls	150
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	150
Outlet Adjustment	155
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	156
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	157
Instrument Panel Cluster	158
Speedometer and Odometer	159
Tachometer	159
Safety Belt Reminder Light	159
Airbag Readiness Light	160
Airbag Off Light	161
Voltmeter Gage	162
One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission)	163
Brake System Warning Light	163
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	164
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	165
Active Handling System Light	165
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	166
Tire Pressure Light	167
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	167
Engine Oil Pressure Gage	170
Security Light	171
Fog Lamp Light	171
Lights On Reminder	172
Highbeam On Light	172
Fuel Gage	172
Driver Information Center (DIC)	173
DIC Controls and Displays	174
DIC Warnings and Messages	179
Other Messages	192
DIC Vehicle Personalization	193
Audio System(s)	202
Setting the Time	202
Radio with CD	202
Navigation/Radio System	220
Theft-Deterrent Feature	220
Radio Reception	221
Care of Your CDs	221
Care of Your CD Player	221
Diversity Antenna System	221
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	221
Driving Your Vehicle	223
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	224
Defensive Driving	224
Drunken Driving	224
Control of a Vehicle	227
Braking	228
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	229
Braking in Emergencies	230
Traction Control System (TCS)	231
Active Handling System	232
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	234
Selective Ride Control	234
Steering	235
Off-Road Recovery	237
Passing	237
Loss of Control	238
Driving at Night	240
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	241
City Driving	244
Freeway Driving	245
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	246
Highway Hypnosis	247
Hill and Mountain Roads	247
Winter Driving	249
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	253
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	254
Loading Your Vehicle	254
Towing	259
Towing Your Vehicle	259
Recreational Vehicle Towing	259
Towing a Trailer	259
Service and Appearance Care	261
Service	263
Doing Your Own Service Work	264
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	264
Fuel	265
Gasoline Octane	265
Gasoline Specifications	265
California Fuel	265
Additives	265
Fuels in Foreign Countries	266
Filling Your Tank	267
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	269
Checking Things Under the Hood	270
Hood Release	270
Engine Compartment Overview	272
Engine Oil	274
Engine Oil Life System	278
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	279
Automatic Transmission Fluid	281
Manual Transmission Fluid	281
Hydraulic Clutch	282
Engine Coolant	282
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	285
Engine Overheating	285
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	287
Cooling System	288
Power Steering Fluid	293
Windshield Washer Fluid	294
Brakes	295
Battery	298
Jump Starting	299
Rear Axle	303
Bulb Replacement	304
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	304
Halogen Bulbs	304
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps	305
Sidemarker Lamps	306
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps	307
Replacement Bulbs	308
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	308
Tires	311
Tire Sidewall Labelling	312
Tire Terminology and Definitions	314
Extended Mobility Tires	316
Inflation - Tire Pressure	318
Tire Pressure Monitor System	321
Tire Rotation	323
When It Is Time for New Tires	323
Buying New Tires	324
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	325
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	326
Wheel Replacement	326
Tire Chains	329
Lifting Your Vehicle	330
If a Tire Goes Flat	334
Appearance Care	335
Fabric/Carpet	335
Coated Moldings	337
Leather	337
Instrument Panel	337
Interior Plastic Components	337
Cargo Cover and Convenience Net	338
Glass Surfaces	338
Care of Safety Belts	338
Weatherstrips	338
Washing Your Vehicle	339
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	339
Finish Care	340
Windshield and Wiper Blades	340
Removable Roof Panel	341
Convertible Top	341
Aluminum Wheels	342
Tires	342
Finish Damage	343
Underbody Maintenance	343
Fiberglass Springs	343
Chemical Paint Spotting	343
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	344
Vehicle Identification	345
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	345
Service Parts Identification Label	345
Electrical System	346
Add-On Electrical Equipment	346
Headlamp Wiring	346
Windshield Wiper Fuses	346
Power Windows and Other Power Options	346
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	347
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	348
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	351
Capacities and Specifications	354
Maintenance Schedule	355
Maintenance Schedule	356
Introduction	356
Maintenance Requirements	356
Your Vehicle and the Environment	356
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	357
Scheduled Maintenance	358
Additional Required Services	360
Maintenance Footnotes	361
Owner Checks and Services	362
At Each Fuel Fill	362
At Least Once a Month	363
At Least Once a Year	363
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	365
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	367
Engine Drive Belt Routing	368
Maintenance Record	369
Customer Assistance and Information	373
Customer Assistance and Information	374
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	374
Online Owner Center	375
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	376
Customer Assistance Offices	376
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	377
Roadside Assistance Program	378
Courtesy Transportation	379
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	381
Reporting Safety Defects	382
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	382
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	383
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	383
Service Publications Ordering Information	383

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ACTIVE HANDLING WARMING UP:

When you first

start your vehicle during cold winter weather, and begin

to drive away (up to 6 mph (10 km/h)), the message

ACTIVE HANDLING WARMING UP may be displayed

in the DIC. This is normal. You can acknowledge

this message by pressing the RESET button. The Active

Handling System performance is affected until the

next message ACTIVE HANDLING READY is displayed

in the DIC. See

Active Handling System on page 4-10

for more information.

ATTACH TRUNK PARTITION:

If your vehicle has a

power convertible top, this message will appear

and a chime will sound if the trunk partition is not in

place. Open the hatch/trunk and make sure the

trunk partition is secure and no objects are on the trunk

partition. See

Rear Storage Area on page 2-47

for

more information.

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE:

When the vehicle has

detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a

reasonable point, the BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE

message will display. The battery saver system will start

reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may

not 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.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL:

This message will appear

when the life of the engine oil has expired. See

Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4

. After an oil change,

the engine oil life system must be reset. See “Engine Oil

Life” under

DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-48

Also, see

Engine Oil on page 5-14

and

Engine Oil Life

System on page 5-18

for more information.

CHECK BRAKE FLUID:

This message will appear, a

chime will sound and the brake system warning light on

the instrument panel cluster will be on if the ignition is

on to inform the driver that the brake fluid level is

low. See

Brake System Warning Light on page 3-37

Have the brake system serviced by your GM dealer as

soon as possible. See

Brakes on page 5-35

CHECK COOLANT LEVEL:

This message will appear

when there is a low level of engine coolant. Have

the cooling system serviced by your GM dealer as soon

as possible. See

Engine Coolant on page 5-22

CHECK GAS CAP:

If the gas cap has not been fully

tightened, this message will appear. You should

check your gas cap to ensure that it is on properly.

Once tightened, it will take at least one overnight park

to reset or clear this message. If there is a CHECK GAS

CAP message and a malfunction indicator lamp on in

the instrument panel cluster, you may need to see your

GM dealer for service. See

Malfunction Indicator

Lamp on page 3-41

for more information.

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