1st to 4th indicator light
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St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
If you don't want to be any more helpful than that, why don't you work at finding something more worthwhile to occupy your time.
As it turns out, the OP said he didn't get a manual with the car. Happy now? Go find something useful to do.
Powerhouse, here's what my 2006 owner's manual says.
So I guess that suggesting the OP get and read the car's manual would also be a reason, eh?
Sometimes it gets old hand-holding a never-ending line of folks who can't figure out OBVIOUS stuff themselves.
If a light shows up on the dashboard, the odds are pretty good that it's explained somewhere in the first 20 pages of the manual.
Helping is one thing. Spoon feeding is another.
Z//
Sometimes it gets old hand-holding a never-ending line of folks who can't figure out OBVIOUS stuff themselves.
If a light shows up on the dashboard, the odds are pretty good that it's explained somewhere in the first 20 pages of the manual.
Helping is one thing. Spoon feeding is another.
Z//
Powerhouse, here's what my 2006 owner's manual says.
One to Four Shift Light
(Manual Transmission)
When this light comes on,
you can only shift from
FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4)
instead of FIRST (1) to
SECOND (2).
You must complete the shift into FOURTH (4) to turn off
this feature. This helps you get the best possible fuel
economy.
After shifting to FOURTH (4), you may downshift to a
lower gear.
Notice: Forcing the shift lever into any gear except
FOURTH (4) when the 1 TO 4 SHIFT light comes
on may damage the transmission. Shift only from
FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) when the light comes on.
This light will come on when:
• The engine coolant temperature is higher than
169°F (76°C),
• you are going 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and
• you are 21 percent throttle or less.
(Manual Transmission)
When this light comes on,
you can only shift from
FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4)
instead of FIRST (1) to
SECOND (2).
You must complete the shift into FOURTH (4) to turn off
this feature. This helps you get the best possible fuel
economy.
After shifting to FOURTH (4), you may downshift to a
lower gear.
Notice: Forcing the shift lever into any gear except
FOURTH (4) when the 1 TO 4 SHIFT light comes
on may damage the transmission. Shift only from
FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) when the light comes on.
This light will come on when:
• The engine coolant temperature is higher than
169°F (76°C),
• you are going 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and
• you are 21 percent throttle or less.
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If you don't want to be any more helpful than that, why don't you work at finding something more worthwhile to occupy your time.
As it turns out, the OP said he didn't get a manual with the car. Happy now? Go find something useful to do.
Powerhouse, here's what my 2006 owner's manual says.
As it turns out, the OP said he didn't get a manual with the car. Happy now? Go find something useful to do.
Powerhouse, here's what my 2006 owner's manual says.
Team Owner
Joined: May 2004
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From: McKinney TX
St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
You're welcome. It might be helpful to put in your profile what model year of C6 you have, whether it's a coupe, vert. There are some copies of the owners' manuals on the internet. What model year is your C6 and I'll see if I've got a link for the owner's manual for that year?
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From: San Jose California
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From: San Jose California
Team Owner
Joined: May 2004
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From: McKinney TX
St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
Here's a link to a 2005 owner's manual so you can download an electronic copy. It does require program Acrobat to open it.
http://www.c5corvette.org/download/2...s%20Manual.pdf
You should be able to save it once you open it. Your browser might give you the option to save it before you open it.
http://www.c5corvette.org/download/2...s%20Manual.pdf
You should be able to save it once you open it. Your browser might give you the option to save it before you open it.
Pro
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Cottage Grove MN
Just a word of warning until you install something to block the CAGS - Do NOT force the car into 2nd or third if it is trying to get you to go into 4th. You can break things by forcing it - just either shift into 4th, slow down, give it more gas or whatever tactic you like best to get it to disengage the CAGS.
I find that it isn't ever a problem for me.. i guess i am usually into the throttle more than 19% and if I am purposely going that slow, then I don't mind going into 4th cause i will usually end up there anyway.
I find that it isn't ever a problem for me.. i guess i am usually into the throttle more than 19% and if I am purposely going that slow, then I don't mind going into 4th cause i will usually end up there anyway.
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