Still learning things about my car.
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Still learning things about my car.
I have had my 04 since last may, and perhaps I need to read the o m more often.
Since I have had the car, every time I get in, I had to adjust the passenger outside mirror.
It always dropped to a lower position once I exited the car.
Even setting it in memory didn't solve the problem.
The other day I was messin with the dic buttons, and up on the screen area it said "easy entry is off"
I didn't even know what the hell that was, so I set it to on.
Since then, the passenger mirror stays put where it is supposed to be, and with the seat moving backward and the tele wheel moving in, getting out of the Vette is a lot easier, and getting in as well.
What a great little feature.
Learning every day about little things I did not know existed.
Bob.
Since I have had the car, every time I get in, I had to adjust the passenger outside mirror.
It always dropped to a lower position once I exited the car.
Even setting it in memory didn't solve the problem.
The other day I was messin with the dic buttons, and up on the screen area it said "easy entry is off"
I didn't even know what the hell that was, so I set it to on.
Since then, the passenger mirror stays put where it is supposed to be, and with the seat moving backward and the tele wheel moving in, getting out of the Vette is a lot easier, and getting in as well.
What a great little feature.
Learning every day about little things I did not know existed.
Bob.
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From: OK
I hear ya...we got our 04 vert in June...
This has been around for a while but you may have not seen it...
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● The little yellow “helper light” on the bottom of the rear-view mirror that illuminates the shifter area.
● That you can put your key in the driver’s door and turn it twice towards the front to unlock the passenger door and a third time to pop the trunk.
● That you can pop the trunk and also pop the gas cap cover by pulling on metal lines hidden in the back.
● The little slotted cover on the dash behind the steering wheel is where the inside air temperature sensor is located.
● All of the option codes are in the glove box.
● Tire inflation recommended pressures are on the driver’s door.
● The thing that looks like a little LED near the DIC buttons is a light sensor.
● The thing that looks like a little LED near the defroster vent is a UV sensor for determining A/C usage to compensate for the heating effect of the sun.
● The build sheet is in the front re-bar.
● If you leave your turn signal on, in about 1 minute it will start to ding (loud enough to hear over the stereo) to let you know you have old timers disease.
● You can reset the oil life by pumping the gas pedal 3 times (but not with the engine running).
● Hold down the reset button while on one of the trip odometers and it changes that reading to the miles you’ve traveled since last starting the engine.
● Hold down the Active Handling button for 5 sec. to engage “Competitive Driving” on cars equipped with active handling (2000 and previous years must be stopped.)
● If you pull the seatbelts all the way out while you’re buckled in, they ratchet back in to hold you tighter into the seat. (then move the seat forward to make it extra snug -- Leafty)
● Simply remove fuse #2 under the hood and your DRLs will be out permanently. Only thing affected is that when you unlock at night using the key fob your front turn signal lights and back up lights will not flash. Your front turn signals will operate normally, however.
● The side-view mirrors can twist both forward and backward, decreasing the chance of damage if struck.
● There is a release opening with a flap to let air out of the car when the hatch is closed. It is located just above the driver side rear compartment behind the carpet and on the side of the car. Not that it really works well.
● Also you can ground your amp to a screw/bolt that holds the rear middle compartment to the frame.
● If you have a 6-speed car you can pop the trunk when the car is running by lifting the e-brake.
● There is a spot on the driver side just out of the middle compartment under the carpet for the lug nut key. You should have a compartment on the drivers & passenger’s side (in the trunk) and a center compartment. On the left (drivers) side of the center compartment, on the left side where the center cover fits, there is an ‘indent’ that holds the wheel lock key.
● If you turn on the headlights, then go to parking light position, the lamps remain up but the headlights are not left on.
● If you have the passive entry feature: If you lock the keys in the car, wait a few minutes and then shake the car. That will unlock the car.
● HUD has a shift light for the manuals.
● You can easily shift the M6 trans up or down without the clutch if you match revs. (Not great for longevity, however.)
● You can eject the cd from the in-dash player without turning on any power. Don’t even need key in the ignition.
This has been around for a while but you may have not seen it...
Quote:
● The little yellow “helper light” on the bottom of the rear-view mirror that illuminates the shifter area.
● That you can put your key in the driver’s door and turn it twice towards the front to unlock the passenger door and a third time to pop the trunk.
● That you can pop the trunk and also pop the gas cap cover by pulling on metal lines hidden in the back.
● The little slotted cover on the dash behind the steering wheel is where the inside air temperature sensor is located.
● All of the option codes are in the glove box.
● Tire inflation recommended pressures are on the driver’s door.
● The thing that looks like a little LED near the DIC buttons is a light sensor.
● The thing that looks like a little LED near the defroster vent is a UV sensor for determining A/C usage to compensate for the heating effect of the sun.
● The build sheet is in the front re-bar.
● If you leave your turn signal on, in about 1 minute it will start to ding (loud enough to hear over the stereo) to let you know you have old timers disease.
● You can reset the oil life by pumping the gas pedal 3 times (but not with the engine running).
● Hold down the reset button while on one of the trip odometers and it changes that reading to the miles you’ve traveled since last starting the engine.
● Hold down the Active Handling button for 5 sec. to engage “Competitive Driving” on cars equipped with active handling (2000 and previous years must be stopped.)
● If you pull the seatbelts all the way out while you’re buckled in, they ratchet back in to hold you tighter into the seat. (then move the seat forward to make it extra snug -- Leafty)
● Simply remove fuse #2 under the hood and your DRLs will be out permanently. Only thing affected is that when you unlock at night using the key fob your front turn signal lights and back up lights will not flash. Your front turn signals will operate normally, however.
● The side-view mirrors can twist both forward and backward, decreasing the chance of damage if struck.
● There is a release opening with a flap to let air out of the car when the hatch is closed. It is located just above the driver side rear compartment behind the carpet and on the side of the car. Not that it really works well.
● Also you can ground your amp to a screw/bolt that holds the rear middle compartment to the frame.
● If you have a 6-speed car you can pop the trunk when the car is running by lifting the e-brake.
● There is a spot on the driver side just out of the middle compartment under the carpet for the lug nut key. You should have a compartment on the drivers & passenger’s side (in the trunk) and a center compartment. On the left (drivers) side of the center compartment, on the left side where the center cover fits, there is an ‘indent’ that holds the wheel lock key.
● If you turn on the headlights, then go to parking light position, the lamps remain up but the headlights are not left on.
● If you have the passive entry feature: If you lock the keys in the car, wait a few minutes and then shake the car. That will unlock the car.
● HUD has a shift light for the manuals.
● You can easily shift the M6 trans up or down without the clutch if you match revs. (Not great for longevity, however.)
● You can eject the cd from the in-dash player without turning on any power. Don’t even need key in the ignition.
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Yes, easy entry is a nice feature, but keep in mind that it does put extra wear and tear on the seat motors and the telescoping steering wheel motor. I used to have mine on all the time, but decided to turn it off to avoid the extra wear. But for those that need the extra room to comfortably get in/out of the car, it can be very useful.
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From: Medford, Oregon
I have had my 04 since last may, and perhaps I need to read the o m more often.
Since I have had the car, every time I get in, I had to adjust the passenger outside mirror.
It always dropped to a lower position once I exited the car.
Even setting it in memory didn't solve the problem.
The other day I was messin with the dic buttons, and up on the screen area it said "easy entry is off"
I didn't even know what the hell that was, so I set it to on.
Since then, the passenger mirror stays put where it is supposed to be, and with the seat moving backward and the tele wheel moving in, getting out of the Vette is a lot easier, and getting in as well.
What a great little feature.
Learning every day about little things I did not know existed.
Bob.
Since I have had the car, every time I get in, I had to adjust the passenger outside mirror.
It always dropped to a lower position once I exited the car.
Even setting it in memory didn't solve the problem.
The other day I was messin with the dic buttons, and up on the screen area it said "easy entry is off"
I didn't even know what the hell that was, so I set it to on.
Since then, the passenger mirror stays put where it is supposed to be, and with the seat moving backward and the tele wheel moving in, getting out of the Vette is a lot easier, and getting in as well.
What a great little feature.
Learning every day about little things I did not know existed.
Bob.
I have 'easy entry' on my 99' FRC, it's my wife when my back is all knotted up and stiff !! LOL 
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Havre de Grace Maryland
Yes, easy entry is a nice feature, but keep in mind that it does put extra wear and tear on the seat motors and the telescoping steering wheel motor. I used to have mine on all the time, but decided to turn it off to avoid the extra wear. But for those that need the extra room to comfortably get in/out of the car, it can be very useful.
I turned my off also. As you, I decided the wear was not worth the novelity. No one drives mine except me. Wifee does not drive manuals. Gee, wonder why I bought a manual!
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From: Guthrie, oklahoma
getting acquainted with my C5
Yes, easy entry is a nice feature, but keep in mind that it does put extra wear and tear on the seat motors and the telescoping steering wheel motor. I used to have mine on all the time, but decided to turn it off to avoid the extra wear. But for those that need the extra room to comfortably get in/out of the car, it can be very useful.
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From: Perry OH
i have been finding out that the most irritating feature that is part of the C5 is the "easy entry" that keeps moving the dang seat after i have set all the adjustments for the umpteenth time. i set the memory, then when i get back in the vehicle, the seat is all the way forward against the wheel, the mirrors are out of adjustment again, and that is with the easy seat on, and then i tried off as well. found that the headlights came on in the dusk because the pick for "twilight on" had picked "on"....it took me quite a while to solve that puzzle. but the seat thing is going to have to take a little more time to make some sense out of that system. other than that, this corvette is quite fun to drive after this being the first corvette in 5 years and the last one was a c4. Quite a difference.
