Check Gauges Light - Chevrolet 1995 Corvette Owner's Manual

It's normal for the transmission fluid temperature to
vary, depending on the type of driving you do and
weather conditions. If you drive on long grades on a hot
day, the transmission fluid temperature will be higher
than normal driving on a cold day. If you drive your
Corvette at high speeds with a lot of stop-and-go or fast
accelerations, your transmission fluid temperature may
also be higher.
If the transmission fluid exceeds 280°F (138 "C), the
CHECK GAUGES light will come on and HI AUTO
will be displayed next to the transmission fluid
temperature when you toggle through the GAUGES
button. You should move the shift lever to DRIVE (D)
and continue driving at a slower, constant speed.
Monitor the transmission fluid temperature and allow it
to cool to 180°F (82°C) to 200°F (93°C). Then, you
should check the transmission fluid level for a low fill or
overfill condition and bring your Corvette in for service
as soon as possible (see "Automatic Transmission Fluid"
in the Index). Also, check the engine coolant
temperature. If it's too hot, see "Cooling System" in the
Index.
Check Gauges Light
This red light will come on
briefly when you are
starting the engine. If the
light comes on and stays on
while you are driving, check
your gauges to see if they
are in the warning areas.
This light can come on for:
0
high engine oil temperature or low oil pressure
high coolant temperature
high or low battery voltage
0
low fuel level
0
high automatic transmission oil temperature
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