Chevrolet 2008 Corvette Automobile User Manual


 
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.
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.
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.
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