Retained Accessory Power (Rap); Starting The Engine - Chevrolet 2006 Corvette Owner's Manual

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

With RAP, your power windows and the audio system
will continue to work for up to 10 minutes after the engine
is turned off or until either door is opened. If a door is
opened, the power windows and audio system will
shut off.

Starting the Engine

Move the shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) for an
automatic transmission. For a manual transmission the
vehicle can be started in NEUTRAL or any other gear as
long as the clutch is depressed. To restart a manual when
you are already moving, use the NEUTRAL position only.
To restart an automatic when you are already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N).
The keyless access transmitter must be inside the
vehicle for the ignition to work.
Cell phone chargers may interfere with the operation of
the Keyless Access System. Battery chargers should
not be plugged in when starting or turning off the engine.
Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your
vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
To start you vehicle, do the following:
1. For an automatic transmission, with your foot on the
brake pedal, press the START button located on the
instrument panel. For a manual transmission, while
pressing in the clutch, press the START button.
If there is not a keyless access transmitter in the
vehicle, the DIC will display NO FOB DETECTED.
See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53
for more information.
2. When the engine begins cranking, let go of the
button. The idle speed will decrease as your engine
gets warm.
If the battery in the keyless access transmitter is
weak, the DIC will display FOB BATTERY LOW.
You can still drive the vehicle. See "Battery
Replacement" under Keyless Access System
Operation on page 2-5 for more information.
3. If the engine does not start and no DIC message
is displayed, wait 15 seconds before trying again.
Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way the
engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment,
check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine
might not perform properly. Any resulting damage
would not be covered by your vehicle's warranty.
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