2013 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - Page 120

5-16 Instruments and Controls Have it checked right away. Driving with the voltmeter reading at 10 volts or below could drain the battery and disable the vehicle. safety belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. Voltmeter Gauge Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled. All Except ZR1 The voltmeter shows the voltage output of the battery. It shows the voltage output of the charging system while the engine is running. The reading changes as the rate of charge changes (with engine speed, for example), but if the voltmeter reads at 9 volts or below, the instrument panel cluster and other systems may shut down. The Driver Information Center (DIC) reads BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW when the vehicle is at 10 volts or below. The safety belt light comes on and stays on for several seconds, then flashes for several more. This chime and light are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), passenger sensing system, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 3‑14. The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately.