2008 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 199

You can monitor the coolant temperature with the gages button on the DIC or the engine coolant temperature gage on the instrument panel cluster. See Engine Overheating on page 5-31, DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-50, and Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-42. To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button. The message reappears and a chime sounds every minute until this condition changes. If you do not press the RESET button, the message remains on until the condition changes. ENGINE OVERHEATED - STOP ENGINE This message displays and a continuous chime sounds when the engine has overheated. Stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage. See Engine Overheating on page 5-31. ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCE ENGINE RPM This message displays if the engine oil temperature exceeds 320°F (160°C). Check the engine coolant temperature and engine oil level. If the engine is too hot, see Engine Overheating on page 5-31. Your vehicle may need service, so see your dealer/retailer. You can monitor the oil temperature with the gages button on the DIC. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-50. Multiple chimes sound when this message is displayed. This message remains displayed and active until the issue is resolved. CRUISE DISENGAGED This message displays briefly when you disengage the cruise control system by stepping on the brake on an automatic transmission vehicle or the clutch on a manual transmission vehicle, or by turning off the cruise control switch. See Cruise Control on page 3-11 for more information. ENGINE DRAG CONTROL ACTIVE This message displays when engine drag control is active. When driving in a lower gear in rainy, snowy, or icy conditions and then letting up on the accelerator or downshifting, the rear wheels may begin to slip and this message displays. This message stays on for a few seconds following the engine drag control event. 3-59