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Old Feb 13, 2019 | 04:19 PM
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Unlocked the valet and the glove box will open but the screen does not move. Any insight to what the problem might be or a solution? Any help is appreciated.

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Where in the manual does it say the screen will not work with the car in reverse? Can't believe I missed it if it is in there. Not sure using this Valet feature is worth it or not.

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Old Feb 13, 2019 | 04:38 PM
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The reason it does not move in reverse is because of the backup camera...
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Old Feb 13, 2019 | 05:41 PM
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Valet feature is worth it sometimes. Yes it's stupid but the screen will not work while in reverse I guess under the premiss that you should be using the screen so as to not run over things like kids when in reverse.

BTW running over kids while going forward is OK! You can go forward and put the screen down so I guess it's just fine to run over whatever you want as long as your not going in reverse!
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Old Feb 13, 2019 | 07:27 PM
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Thanks for the responses. Since I always park with trans in reverse I could not figure it out for the life of me. Glad I found info on the net.
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Old Feb 13, 2019 | 07:36 PM
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Curious, why do you always park in reverse?
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Old Feb 14, 2019 | 12:04 AM
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Because, '05.

Almost like Bunny With Pancake on Head.

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Old Feb 14, 2019 | 12:47 AM
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Okay, I got the '05..... had to look up Bunny With Pancake on head.....

For amusement, then:
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Curious, why do you always park in reverse?
In my 69 Z28 you had to park in reverse to lock the column, In both my C5 Z06 and C6 Z06 that was the recommended way to park the car to minimize battery drain. So some of it is force of habit and since I park in my garage I am going to be backing up to get out. A lot of parking on public streets and parking garages also require you to back up.
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Originally Posted by MiamiCowboy
In my 69 Z28 you had to park in reverse to lock the column, In both my C5 Z06 and C6 Z06 that was the recommended way to park the car to minimize battery drain. So some of it is force of habit and since I park in my garage I am going to be backing up to get out. A lot of parking on public streets and parking garages also require you to back up.
Actually, the battery drain problem was resolved by 2006.
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Originally Posted by 4thC4at60
Actually, the battery drain problem was resolved by 2006.
They fixed the problem, but never took the warning to park in R out of the OM, which has resulted in a lot of confusion over the years.
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When I unlock from valet mode, the trunk remains locked and neither of the trunk release buttons work. I have the recycle the ignition for the trunk release buttons to work.
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valet mode was useful for me when I found out my dealer was lying to me about how well they take care of my car when in for service.

someone decided to take my car while it was in for service to make a run to a bread outlet store and slightly exceeded the speed limit.



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Originally Posted by Marcho Polo
valet mode was useful for me when I found out my dealer was lying to me about how well they take care of my car when in for service.

someone decided to take my car while it was in for service to make a run to a bread outlet store and slightly exceeded the speed limit.


Same here
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