A Small Light on the Rear View Mirror

[Nevets2004]

I just got my C5 in January and haven't driven it much at night. Tonight I was driving down a completely dark road and noticed an amber colored light on my right hand as it was resting on the shift knob. I thought it was coming from the dashboard lights but it seemed to be a weird color to be coming from the dash. Eventually I noticed it was coming from underneath the rearview mirror only on the right side and not the left. This small light stays on whether the headlights are on or not. I didn't look at my manual yet, my first thought was to ask here since you guys seem to know what's going on. Does anyone know what this light is about? Also, I don't have auto-dimming mirrors. Thanks.

 

[U.P. John]

It's just Chevy' s little yellow Corvette nightlight...It is in the manual. Can't be overidden as far as I know.
Nice car, Steve! I love driving mine! I don't mind cleaning her all the time, except for the fact that it leaves less time for driving!!!

 

[MsSchroder]

what he said

U.P. John is right.
In the manual, GM calls it an "interior console flood lamp... which remains on at all times".

Welcome to the CAC!

Tammy

 

[Nevets2004]

Thanks John, That's what I thought it was. Must've missed that part in the manual. As far as cleaning is concerned, I look forward to it every weekend when I get the time. Keeping her clean is tough but I have no one to blame except myself, I knew what I was getting into one I bought the black Vette. I'm going to gas her up now and take a trip to Long Island. Take care.

 

[Nevets2004]

Thanks Tammy. I spent alot of time reading posts at this site and many others before I became a member and even before I bought my Corvette. CAC is by far the best Corvette site I've found!

 

[Vanity Plate Bob]

My grandaughters friend got a new car, as a youngster. She read the manual cover to cover. Is studying to be a doctor. My kind of doctor. Haven't read mine, completely, either. Does it hurt "not to know". Who knows?

 

[corvettecrazy]

cool, someone from the same town as me . Maybe I'll see you around town.

 

[Nevets2004]

cool, someone from the same town as me . Maybe I'll see you around town.

I've seen a black vert around a few times. It was in the Fairless Hills area. Was that you or your dad?

 

[corvettecrazy]

I wish it was me, but I am not allowed to drive it. (which is a lenthy rant within itself)

I'm near 313 and cold spring creamery rd which is not far from 313 & 611

 

[Nevets2004]

I wish it was me, but I am not allowed to drive it. (which is a lenthy rant within itself)

I'm near 313 and cold spring creamery rd which is not far from 313 & 611

Yep, I know where it is. My son is nineteen and I've let him drive a few times, but only while I'm sitting next to him. I let him open 'er up a bit on river road on the way to New Hope. I must admit, he handled the car very well. I only had a few heart palpitations along the way. I thought it was going to be scarier.

So fear not brother capricorn and Corvette enthusiast, you'll have your day.

Are you and your dad going to Carlisle?

Steve :cool