Reading Gauges with engine off
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Reading Gauges with engine off
I have looked high and low, to no avail. How do you activate the gauges without starting the engine? I went out this morning, before our monthly Corvette trip, and wanted to see how much gas was in the tank. I could not figure out how to read the gauges without starting the engine. I tried to press the accelerator down while pushing the start button...nothing. I tried using the acc button....nothing. Is there some secret procedure to reading the gauges without starting the engine? What am I missing? I cannot find anything in the owners manual.
2013 GS Coupe
2013 GS Coupe
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If only there was a FAQ...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1583388987
Hold the accessory button down until it goes into full on mode.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1583388987
Hold the accessory button down until it goes into full on mode.
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Or... just push start button:
1) with clutch *not* depressed (manual trans)
2) with transmission *not* in 'park' or 'neutral' position (automatic trans)
Just another alternative. As always, foot on brake for safety.
1) with clutch *not* depressed (manual trans)
2) with transmission *not* in 'park' or 'neutral' position (automatic trans)
Just another alternative. As always, foot on brake for safety.
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Press the bottom of the Acc. button on the instrument panel and hold the button down for five seconds. The instrument panel, including the check engine light, will light up and the ignition will be on, but the engine will not start — if you press the bottom of the Acc. button only briefly, less than five seconds, the accessory power mode will be turned on, but not the ignition.
