2012 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 155

Instruments and Controls A sound will be heard when this message is displayed. See Engine Oil on page 10‑14. proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime the check engine light stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑19 for more information. Multiple chimes sound when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button. The message reappears every five minutes until this condition changes. If the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed in combination with the COOLANT OVER TEMPERATURE message, see Engine Overheating on page 10‑30. 5-41 Fuel System Messages CHECK GAS CAP This message displays if the fuel cap has not been fully tightened. Check the fuel cap to make sure that it is on properly. Once tightened, it takes at least one overnight park to reset or clear this message. If both the CHECK GAS CAP message and the malfunction indicator lamp in the instrument panel cluster are on, you may need to see your dealer for service. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑19 for more information. Engine Power Messages 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. LOW FUEL This message displays when the fuel tank is less than 10 percent full and the display is turned off. A sound will be heard when this message is displayed. Refill the fuel tank as soon as possible. See Fuel Gauge on page 5‑12. REDUCED ENGINE POWER If this message displays and the check engine light comes on, a noticeable reduction in the vehicle's performance may occur. If the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed, but there is no reduction in performance,