Chevrolet 2009 Corvette Automobile User Manual


 
COOLANT OVER TEMPERATURE
This message displays and a sound will be heard if the
engine coolant exceeds 255°F (124°C). If you have been
operating the vehicle under normal driving conditions, pull
off the road, stop the 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 temperature
gage on the instrument panel cluster. See Engine
Overheating on page 5-39, DIC Operation and Displays
on page 3-50, and Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
on page 3-43.
To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button.
The message and sound will come back on 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 3-10 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 sound will be heard when
the engine has overheated. Stop and turn the engine
off immediately to avoid severe engine damage.
See Engine Overheating on page 5-39.
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 5-39. The 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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