CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2005 - Manual (Page 181)

CHECK OIL LEVEL: Press the RESET button 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. Once
the vehicle senses a change in the engine oil level, the
light will remain off.
You will hear two chimes when this message is
displayed. If this message appears after starting your
engine, your engine oil level may be too low. You may
need to add oil. See Engine Overheating on page 5-25.
CLOSE TRUNK TO MOVE TOP: This message will
display and a chime will sound if the trunk is open while
you are trying to operate the convertible top. Make
sure the trunk is closed before operating the convertible
top. See Convertible Top (Manual) on page 2-55 or
Convertible Top (Power) on page 2-62.
COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE: When the Competitive
Driving mode is selected, this message will be
displayed in the DIC and a short chime will sound. The
instrument panel cluster light will not be on when the
Competitive Driving mode is selected. The Traction
Control System will not be operating while in the
Competitive Driving mode. You should adjust your
driving accordingly.
COOLANT OVER TEMPERATURE: You will hear a
chime when this message is displayed. To acknowledge
the warning, press the RESET button. After you press
the RESET button, a message will be displayed and
you will hear a chime every minute until this condition
changes. If you do not press the RESET button,
the message will remain on the digital display until the
condition changes.
If the engine coolant exceeds 255°F (124°C), this
message is displayed. If you have been operating your
vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should
pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the
engine as soon as possible. You can monitor the coolant
temperature with the GAGES button on the DIC or
the engine coolant gage on the instrument panel cluster.
See Engine Overheating on page 5-25.
CRUISE DISENGAGED: This message will
momentarily appear 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
appears. This message will stay on for a few seconds
following the engine drag control event.
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