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Seite 2 - Corvette

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicl

Seite 3 - French Language Manual:

Storage and Compartments Center Console You can use the door key to lock and unlock the console. Don’t leave the key in the lock, or it could

Seite 4 - MACHINE

Rear Storage Compartment This compartment is in the floor behind the passenger’s seat. To use it, push the button and lift the lid at the same time.

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Door Storage Compartment Security Shade (Coupe) Each door has a storage compartment below the armrest. The security shade can provide hidden st

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Ashtray and Lighter Ashtray 2. Put the ends of the shade into the slots behind the seats. To use the ashtray, push on the right side of the do

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NOTICE: Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtray. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, caus

Seite 8 - CORVETTE ASSEMBLY PLANT

j ~ Accessory Plug This plug is under the trim panel in front of the center console. The plug can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a ce

Seite 9 - Warnings and Symbols

4. Remove the four screws that attach the console door. 5. Remove the console door. 6. Remove the trim plate by pulling up and back. 7. Disconnect the

Seite 10 - NOTICE:

I Instrument Panel

Seite 11 - Symbols

1. Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) Switch 2. Side Window Defogger Vent 3. Side Air Vent 4. Turn SignaVHeadlamp Beam Lever 5. Tilt Lever 6. Instrum

Seite 12 - Seats and Seat Controls

LT1 Engine Instrument Cluster Your instrument cluster and Driver Information Center are designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is runn

Seite 13 - Sport Seat (Option)

Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: POSSIBLE A

Seite 14 - Seatback Latches

LT5 Engine Speedometer and Odometer in either miles or kilometers. Press the ENG MET Your speedometer lets you see your speed in either miles

Seite 15 - Reclining Front Seatbacks

Your Corvette’s odometer is tamper-resistant. It will read OD0 ERR if someone has tampered with it. If a new odometer is installed, it will automati

Seite 16 - Everyone

Your vehicle also has a driver information center that works along with the warning lights and gauges. See “Driver Information Center” in the Inde

Seite 17 - Why Safety Belts

Charging System Light . This red light will come on when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is wor

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This light should come on briefly as you start the vehicle. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a pro

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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light SERVICE With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on f

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ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System Warning Light SERVICE ASR This warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine. If the warnin

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ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System Active Light ASR ACTIVE When your ASR system is limiting wheel spin, the ASR ACTIVE light will come o

Seite 22 - Driver Position

For numeric gauge measurements, press the GAUGES button on the Trip Monitor until COOL appears. The number that appears next to the fuel ga

Seite 23 - Feature

Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (Option) The Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) has a sensor on each road wheel that transmits to a receive

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n e Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Corvette and how to use your safety belts properly.

Seite 25 - What’s wrong with this?

For LTPWS to work properly, you must drive your Corvette faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) and for more than 2 miles (4 km). The system will not warn yo

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Service LTPWS Light (Option) I SERVICE LTPWS The amber SERVICE LTPWS light comes on whenever a LTPWS part is not working properly. It may also come

Seite 27 - What's

Voltmeter I When the engine is not running, the voltmeter shows the voltage output of your battery. When the engine is running, it shows the volt

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) SERVICE 0 SOON I A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control s

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NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty. Engine Oil Temperature Gaug

Seite 30 - Where is the air bag?

I 1=1 1 I -1 I r . For numeric gauge measurements, press the GAUGES button on the Trip Monitor until OIL appears. The number that appears next to the

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Fuel Gauge For numeric gauge measurements, refer to the digital readings by pressing GAUGES on the Trip Monitor. Marking Gauge E D C B A LT1 Oil 100 2

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0 It takes more (or less) fuel to fill up than the gauge reads. For example, the gauge reads half full, but it took more (or less) than half of th

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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

Seite 34 - Children

Low Oil Light LOW OIL T This amber light should come on while you are starting your engine. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. If the

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Power Seat (Option) 4b SEAT i Sport Seat (Option) RIDE CONTROL SPORT Different parts of this control move different parts of your seat. If you m

Seite 36 - Restraints

Be sure to reset the monitor when your oil is changed, even if the CHANGE OIL light didn’t come on. If you don’t reset the monitor, it won’t work

Seite 37 - Position

The SERVICE RIDE CONTROL light may also come on if the selective ride control knob is not placed fully into a position. For example, if the selectio

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Driver Information Center SERVICE ASR ASR OFF ASR LOW ACTIVE COOLANT PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY AIR BAG SERVICE 115- SOON SERVICE LTPWS ABS ACTIVE SERV

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Convertible Top (Option) The following procedures explain the proper operation of your convertible top. To Lower Your Convertible Top NOTICE: Don’t l

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I n 3. Unfasten the strips at the rear of each window 4. Unfasten the lower, front corner of the top. opening. 5. Tilt the driver's seatback

Seite 41 - Restraint

6. From the driver’s side, lift and hold the rear of the top with your right hand. With your left hand, press the storage compartment lid release

Seite 42 - After a Crash

7. Lower the rear of the top. Then lift the front with a slow, smooth motion. Fold the top into the storage compartment, making sure the fabric is fo

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4. 5. Latch the top by turning the handles toward the center of the vehicle. If needed, push down on the outside corners. Lift the rear of the top an

Seite 44 - Features and

8. Then fasten the lower front corner of the top. NOTICE: Certain automatic car washes may cause damage to your vehicle. The top fabric can

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To Remove Your Convertible Hardtop 1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly and shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (N). Lower both

Seite 46 - Door Locks

Seatback Latches f Both seatbacks fold forward to give you access to the rear area. To fold a seatback forward, lift this latch and push the seatbac

Seite 47 - Leaving

4. Loosen the rear comer bracket bolts with the ratchet. 5. Using the wrench, remove the two lower bolts (A) from the lock pillar bracket on each si

Seite 48 - Operation

8. Slide both lock pillar brackets down and forward from the receiver brackets. You may need to lift the hardtop slightly to remove the brackets. 9.

Seite 49 - KEYLESS

NOTICE: To help avoid damaging the hardtop when not in use: Store the hardtop in its normal position, 0 Store hardware and trim panel with the restin

Seite 50 - TYPICAL RANGE

5. 6. 7. 8. 9. LO. Move both seatbacks forward. Slide the lock pillar bracket into the receiver bracket until the scribed line is even with the lower

Seite 51 - Battery Replacement

Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section you'll find out how to operate the comfort Manual Air Conditioner Controls control system

Seite 52 - Remote Hatch Release

Temperature Control Lever Move the lever to change the temperature of the air flowing from the system. Move it to the right for warmer air and to

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If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater and you use it in cold weather, 0 “F (- 18 “C) or lower, your heating system can provide heat more quick

Seite 54 - Ignition

Cooling The air conditioner works best if you keep your windows closed. On very hot days, open the windows just long enough for the hot air to esca

Seite 55 - Universal Theft Deterrent

Temperature Control Switch Press the arrows on the TEMP SET switch to set the temperature you want in your vehicle. The temperature you select wi

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Temperature Sensors Sunload: This sensor is on top of the instrument panel. When the inside temperature is increased by sunlight, the system will low

Seite 57 - PASS-Key@

Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, push the lever back and move the seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the sea

Seite 58 - New Vehicle “Break-In”

Manual Bi-Level Manual Cooling BI-LEVEL can heat or cool outside air and direct it in two directions. Press the arrows on the TEMP SET switch to

Seite 59 - Ignition Switch

Defogging and Defrosting Windows Your vehicle has several settings for clearing your windows. The air conditioner compressor will run to help remove

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Rear Window Defogger I The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. The power mirrors are also warmed when the

Seite 61 - Starting

Flow-Through Ventilation System Your Corvette's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Out

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AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player L/F R/I 0 II 0 0 0 0 OII 0 0 0 To Play the Radio Turn the upper knob to turn the system on or off. VOL

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Delco/Bose@ AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (Option) FADE: Turn this knob to move the sound between the front and rear speakers. Note that

Seite 64 - Engine Power Switch

REPT Press this button to go to the beginning of the current selection after 10 seconds or more of play. After five seconds or less of play, the pla

Seite 65 - Other Competitive Driving

H has a higher maximum volume and gets louder faster than L. Use H when you are driving with the roof panel off, the convertible top down or the wind

Seite 66 - Coolant Heater (Canada

To Play a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that a

Seite 67 - Automatic

To Play a Compact Disc Don’t use the mini-discs (three-inch singles). They will eject, but they won’t play. Use only full-size compact discs. With

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Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should n

Seite 69 - AUTOMATIC

To Stop the Disc Player Turn the power off or turn the ignition key off. The disc stays in the player and will resume playing at the point where i

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Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM Stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).

Seite 71 - Manual Transmission

Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and du

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~ NOTES 3-20

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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve

Seite 74 - Limited-Slip Rear Axle

Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway deat

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According to the American Medical Association, a 1 80-pound (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up

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But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC a

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Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerato

Seite 78 - Parking Your Vehicle

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. T

Seite 79 - Engine While

Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.) A few crashes are mild, and some

Seite 80 - Windows

Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. The anti-lock system can

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Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you

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The ASR system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always

Seite 83 - HighLow

Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take

Seite 84 - Windshield Wipers

An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock

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Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the le

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0 0 0 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your

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Loss of Control Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have

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Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alc

Seite 89 - Brightness Control

You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark.

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I .. . .. . .. . .. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it. 1-7

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The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road

Seite 92 - Mirrors

Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if th

Seite 93 - Outside

City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers

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Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. B

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The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at high

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Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypno

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If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable

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Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: 0 Have your Corvette in good shape for winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. 0 Yo

Seite 99 - Installing

Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ic

Seite 100 - Storage and Compartments

If You’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle un

Seite 101 - Storage Compartment

Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could

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Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push

Seite 103 - Ashtray and Lighter

Loading Your Vehicle OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. , TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAP

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NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitc

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n e Section 5 Problems on the Road I I Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Your

Seite 107 - Instrument Panel

Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. To turn off the flashers, pull out on the coll

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To Jump Start Your Corvette: 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. NOTICE: If the other syst

Seite 109 - Cluster

5. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too.

Seite 110 - Speedometer and Odometer

7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehic

Seite 111 - Tachometer

I- + I B' 12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch each other or any other met

Seite 112 - Air Bag Readiness Light

n The -1995 Corvette Owner’s Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 This section

Seite 113 - Charging System Light

or the instrument panel . . . or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over mor

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If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires an

Seite 115 - SERVICE

When your vehicle is being towed, have the ign off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designe

Seite 116 - Warning Light

Front Towing Hook-Ups Position 4 x4 wood beam across sling chains contacting under fascia just ahead of the curb protect brackets (A). Attach T-hook

Seite 117 - Coolant Can

I I Position sling crossbar against front of 4 X 4 beam. Attach a separate safety chain around outboard end of each lower control arm. 5-10

Seite 118 - Coolant

Rear Towing Hook-Ups Attach T-hook chains in slots forward and just inboard of rear wheels on both sides. NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equ

Seite 119 - LOW/FLAT

NOTICE: Use wheel-lift or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment. NOTICE: Use safety chains and w

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Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. I I I NOTICE: Do not allow chains to contact spring, as damage

Seite 121 - Ajar Light

1 NOTICE: I If’ your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repa

Seite 122 - Voltmeter

Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see on the LT1 engine: 1. Coolant recovery tank 2. Coolant high fill

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If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, h

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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers @ Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’

Seite 125 - Gauge Markings

The coolant level should be at or above COLD. If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewher

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In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant. When the cool

Seite 128 - Check Gauges Light

How to Add Coolant to the Coolant High Fill Reservoir (5.7L LT5 (Code J) Engine) 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as y

Seite 129 - Engine Oil Life Monitor

3. Fill the coolant high fill reservoir with the proper mix, up to the base of the filler neck. 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the HOT mark

Seite 130 - CONTROL

5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the coolant high fill reservoir pressure cap off. 6. 7. Start the engine and let it run

Seite 131 - Security Light

8. Shut the engine off and replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the

Seite 132 - Driver Information Center

1. You can remove the coolant high fill reservoir pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant high fill reservoir pressure cap and upp

Seite 133 - Lower Your Convertible Top

4. Fill with the proper mix. Add coolant until you see a steady stream of coolant coming from the bleed valve. 5. Close the bleed valve. 6. Conti

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10. Then fill the coolant recovery tank level. to the proper For a complete drain, flush and refill, see your Chevrolet dealer or a Chevrolet Corve

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Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it pr

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Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashe

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If you have someone else remove your wheels, make sure you give them the special wheel nut socket and wheel lock key. They are under the jack in the r

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The spare tire is on a tire carrier tray under the rear end of your vehicle. To lower the tray position yourself behind the vehicle facing the fro

Seite 139 - NEUTRAL

While holding the tray up with the wheel wrench, pull the latch bolt rearward to release it from the tray. If it won’t come free, loosen it a litt

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P Each wheel will have one locknut. A special wheel lock key (removal tool) and instructions are provided. Attach the wheel lock key to the wheel wr

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Attach the wheel wrench to the jack. Hold the wheel wrench handle so it forms a right angle with the jack, then turn it clockwise. When you’ve turn

Seite 142 - Convertible Hardtop

A Position the jack under the vehicle. There are two locator triangles (A) on the panels (B) near each wheel. Raise the lift head (C) until it fi

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NOTICE: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the j

Seite 144 - Comfort Controls

Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. Lower the

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Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. The LOWELAT TIRE or SERVICE LTPWS light will stay on as long as you are using th

Seite 146 - Ventilation

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bo

Seite 147 - (Option)

NOTICE: Your Corvette’s radio receiver box is in the rear storage compartment. To help avoid damage, carefully place the jack, socket

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F Put the flat road tire on the tray. Lift the latch bolt, push it toward the front of the vehicle, and the bolt will drop down to the lower positi

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Put the wheel wrench back in its place under the driver’s seat. Be sure to tighten the wingnuts. Storing a Flat Tire (ZR-1 Rear Tires) A ZR-1 rear ti

Seite 150 - Manual Ventilation

Compact Spare Tire (If So Equipped) Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.

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NOTICE: Don’t take your compact spare through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. T

Seite 152 - Rear Window Defogger

I NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifti

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e Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your Corvette. This section begins with service and fuel

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Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Corvette” in the Index. You ;

Seite 155 - Player (Option)

Be sure the posted octane is at least 91. If the octane is less than 91, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. (In an emergency, you ma

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Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel sy

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What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 1-13

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What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen (oxygenates), such as MTBE or alcohol? MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” Fuel th

Seite 159 - To Play

Filling Your Tank While refueling, place the cap in the indent to the left of the filler neck. To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counte

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NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may

Seite 161 - Cassette Tape Player

Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. Then go to the side of the vehicle and pull up

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You’ll see the following when you open the hood with the LTl engine: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equip

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Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on. You’ll see the following when you open the hood with the LT5 engine: 1. Hydraulic Clu

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5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Air Cleaner Coolant Recovery Tank Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Oil Dipstick Windshield Washer F

Seite 165 - Drunken Driving

Engine Oil If you have the LT1 engine, it’s a good idea to check your engine oil level every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate read

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- e... . ... *.*.*. To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or a cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remov

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LT5 Engine Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through. Wh

Seite 168 - Braking

@ What’s wrong with this? n A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-14

Seite 169 - Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMP

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You should look for this on the oil container, and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard 4718M and have the “Starburst” symb

Seite 171 - Regulation)

What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cance

Seite 172 - Braking in Emergencies

I NOTICE: If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which wi

Seite 173 - Steering

2. Disconnect the clamp from the manifold. 3. Pull the air cleaner straight up. 4. Open the air cleaner and remove the filter. 6-19

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Automatic Transmission Fluid 5. Reverse the steps. 0 Align the tabs to the slots in the bottom of the 0 Install the short knob into the middle hole

Seite 175 - Off-Road

Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). At h

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2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. 3. 4. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level

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Manual Transmission Fluid How to Check Because this operation can be difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Chevrolet dealer Service

Seite 178 - Driving at Night

How to Add Fluid Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubri

Seite 179 - Driving

What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-15

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How To Check and Add Fluid (LT1 Engine Only) You must loosen and remove the two screws before the PCM unit will lift out. The clutch master cyl

Seite 181 - Hydroplaning

Rear Axle Loosen the two inboard nuts on the unit. Move the ECM unit to either side. Fluid should be added if the fluid level is at or below the

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What to Use What to Use To add lubricant when the level is low, use Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345977) or SAE SOW-90 GL-5 gear lubricant. To com

Seite 183 - Freeway

NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by

Seite 184 - Before Leaving

To Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank, but only when your engine is cool.

Seite 185 - Highway Hypnosis

1 Power Steering Fluid A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. LTl Engine LT5 Engine How To Chec

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What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Inde

Seite 187 - Winter Driving

NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid

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your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you g

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What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme ll@ (GM Part No. 1052535). Use new brake fluid from

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@ What's wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-16

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NOTICE: Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modem vehicle is complex. Its I Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads coul

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Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, take off the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will hel

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Headlamp f 1 1. Open the hood. 2. The headlamps need to be halfway open. Turn the headlamp switch on, then quickly back to the parking lamps setting.

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Fog Lamp You can reach the fog lamps from under the front bumper. 1. Remove the screw in the access door. Open the door. 2. Turn the bulb base coun

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Front Turn Signal 1. Open the hood. 2. Find the socket at the front of the engine compartment. 3. Turn the socket counterclockwise 1/4 turn and pu

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Rear Turn Signal and Taillamp I I 1. Remove the screws. 2. 3. 4. Pull the lens out. Push the bulb in, turn it counterclockwise, then pull it out

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Back-up Lamp You can reach the back-up lamps by removing the license plate and reachmg through the opening. 1. Push the tab on the socket and turn it

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Sidemarker 1. Turn the socket counterclockwise 1/4 turn and pull it out. You can reach the front sidemarker from inside the engine compartment

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Cornering Lamp You can reach the front cornering lamp from inside the engine compartment. Reach the rear cornering lamp from under the vehicle. 1. Pre

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Rear Cargo Compartment Lamp (Coupe) 1. 2. 3. Pry the cover off with a screwdriver. Be sure to pry from the rear side, or you could break the ta

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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out

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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Except ZR-1) 1. Turn the socket counterclockwise 1/4 turn and pull it out. You can reach the center high-mounted sto

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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (ZR-1) A 1. Open the hatch. 2. Remove the two screws on the interior side of hatch, near the roof. 3. Gently pull th

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Windshield Wiper Blades 6. Rock the bulb back and forth while pulling up to remove it. 7. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. It’s a good idea to

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Tires We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. These tires are warranted by the tire

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Extended Mobility Tires (Option) If your Corvette has optional Goodyear Extended Mobility Tires (EMT’s), the tires will have “EMT” molded on

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Inflation - Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the driver’s door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires,

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Tire Rotation The tires on your Corvette are directional, asymmetrical, and are different sizes front to rear. Due to this, your tires should not b

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Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle wh

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example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance o

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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life a

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There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG . The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions.

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Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains NOTICE: Don’t use tire chains; they can damage your vehicle. Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products

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Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: 0 Alcohol 0 Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents

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Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean off better with

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If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a waterhaking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml)

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You can remove scratches from a Dulso-coated molding by wiping briskly with the solvent-type cleaner described earlier. If a ring forms, repeat the p

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Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade c

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NOTICE: Do not use a glass treatment or conditioner containing ethyl alcohol or ethyl sulfate on the roof panel. These products may damage th

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Your Corvette has a “basecoatklearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polish

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Cleaning and Storage of Your Hardtop The optional hardtop has the same durable finish as the painted surfaces of your Corvette. You can wash, pol

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Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in- the finish should be repaired right away. Minor chips and scratches can be repai

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k-~, CHEVROLET In1 GM - GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, and the CHEVROLET Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corpo

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Where is the air bag? The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The passenger's air bag is in the instrument pane

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Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials You can get these from your GM Parts Department. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION SIZE USAGE 12345343 Exterior

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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 1. SAMPLEjUXSM072675 ENGINE / li!95\ ASSEMBLY CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT This is the legal identifier for your

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Add-on Electrical Equipment Fuses & Circuit Breakers NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your Corvette unless you check with your

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There are three fuse centers on your vehicle. One is in the right side of your instrument panel. Turn the knob and pull the door to access the fus

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Instrument Panel Fuse Block IC 7 21 7 3c 7 4c 7 5c 7 AK: MDL WIPER RDO IGN HTD MIR 6c 7 TAIL 7c 7 HORN 8C 7 STOP/HAZ 9c 7 CRANK AIR BAG 1oc 7 C

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1. Heater, A/C Programmer 2. Bl@k 3. Windshield Wipermasher Switch Assembly 4, Radio Receiver (Ignition) 5. Heated Mirrors, Heater and A/C Control H

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28. Back-up Lamps Switch; Transmission Position Switch; One to Four Shift Solenoid 29. Cooling Fan Relay Coil #I, #2, #3 30. Camshaft Sensor (LT5)

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Forward Lamp Fuse Block - INTERIOR LIGHTING PRIMARY COOLING FAN LH HDLP MOTOR RH HDLP MOTOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING POWER ACCSY AIR PUMP 1. Interior Lig

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ECM Engine Fuse Block v FUEL PUMP ABWASR ECU A/C BLOWER RR DEFOG IGNITION IGNITION BRAKE HYDRAULICS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Engine Control Module Fuel

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Leaving your hood open and your underhood lamps on can drain your battery . If you need to keep the hood open for an extended period of time. remove t

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When should an air bag inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will

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Capacities and Specifications Engine Type ... V8 FueI Delivery ...

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Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter ... Battery VIN Engine Code J ... ...

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Replacement Parts Flat Ratchet Wrench (Convertible Hardtop Only) ... GM Part No. 10137741 or equivalent Serpentine Belt VIN Engine

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Capacities (Approximate) Air Conditioning? ... See the refrigerant information lab The following approximate capacities a

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Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase ... 96.2" (2 444 mm) Front ... 57.7" (1 466 mm) Tread Rear Coupe a

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Power Curves -- LT5 Engine Belt Routing -- LTl (Code P) Engine Power Curves LT5 Engine 450 r - 450 - 400 - 350 5 - 300 g 200 g d 3 - 250 $ U - - 15

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e Section 7 Maintenance Schedule IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED This section covers the maintenance require

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I 1 How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to

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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working c

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Maintenance Schedule I Schedule I Definition I Follow Maintenance Schedule I if any one of these is true for your vehicle: 0 Most trips are less th

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What will you see after an air bag inflates? After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs so quickly that some people may not eve

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Maintenance Schedule Follow Schedule I1 only if none of the conditions from Schedule I is true. I Schedule I1 Intervals I Every 7,500 Miles (12 500

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Maintenance Schedule I The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at

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1 Maintenance Schedule I 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Se

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I Maintenance Schedule I 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Se

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I Maintenance Schedule I I 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Con

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I Maintenance Schedule I I 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control

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I Maintenance Schedule I I 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contro

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Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every [7 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control 3 months,

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Maintenance Schedule I - Uses such as found in tax delivery service. i, pol ice or If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions

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I Maintenance Schedule I 1 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Lubricate the susp

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NOTICE: If you damage the cover for the driver’s or the passenger’s air bag, they may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in

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I Maintenance Schedule I 1 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Lubricate the s

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Maintenance Schedule I 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) (Continued) If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter

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Maintenance Schedule I I 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control

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I Maintenance Schedule I I ~ 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control

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Maintenance Schedule I - Uses such as found in taxi, police or Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and f

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I Maintenance Schedule I I 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control

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1 Maintenance Schedule I I 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control

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1 Maintenance Schedule I I 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control S

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1 Maintenance Schedule I I 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr

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I Maintenance Schedule I I 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control S

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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriousl

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I Maintenance Schedule I I 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Lubricate the susp

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Maintenance Schedule I 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). S

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[ Maintenance Schedule I I 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr

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r Maintenance Schedule I I ~ 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contro

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The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km) at the same intervals. Fo

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-name Schedule 11. 15,000 Miles (25 000 kin) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

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Maintenance Schedule I1 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr

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I Maintenance Schedule I1 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) - Uses such as found in taxi, police or If you do not use your vehicle under any of th

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37,500 Miles (62 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * 0 Lubricate

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Maintenance Schedule I1 I 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) (Continued) - Uses such as found in taxi, police or If you do not use your vehicle under any of th

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Smaller Children and Babies 1-24

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60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * Lubricate t

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1 Maintenance Schedule I1 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control 0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emis

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75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * 0 Lubricat

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Maintenance Schedule I1 I 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 17 Lubricate the sus

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1 Maintenance Schedule I1 - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or If you do not use your vehicle under any

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I Maintenance Schedule I1 97,500 Miles (1 62 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Lubricate the s

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Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure th

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At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. Body Lubrication Lubricate all

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2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary). Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism C

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Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for

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Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or bo

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Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from

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USAGE Parking Brake Guides Power Steering System Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders FLUIDLUBRICANT Chassis lubricant (GM Pa

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I USAGE Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) Windshield Washer Solvent Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and Spring Anchor FLUIDLUBRICANT Axle Lubrican

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Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxe

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Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-49

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Maintenance Record ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-50

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e Section 8 Customer Assistance Information I - Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also

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For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: 0 Your name, address, home and

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GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program* *This program may not be available in all states, depending on state

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We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attem

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Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position Your vehicle has a passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immedi

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Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer, Basic Care and Courtesy" Care: ROADSIDE Basic Care PROVIDES: Toll-free number, 1-800-CHE

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Vehicle color Vehicle location Telephone number where you can be reached Vehicle mileage Description of problem Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet/Geo

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Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the Un

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Index Accessory Plug ... ... 2-62 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid ... 6-22 Brake Fluid ...

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Park (P) Position ... 2-24 Reverse (R) Position ... 2-25 Second (2) Position ...

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Check Gauges Light ... 2-85 Checking Your Restraint Systems ... 1-30 Checking Automatic Transmission Flui

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Coolant. How to Add to the High Fill Reservoir (LT5Engine) ... 5-20 Coolant. How to Add to the Coolant Recovery

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Engine Coolant ... 6-27 Adding ... 6-28 Checking ... 6

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Gasolines for Cleaner Air ... 6-4 Gauges Engine Coolant TemDerature ... 2-74 " Engine Oil Pressure ...

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5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 6. Pus

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Fog ... 2-48 FrontMap ... 2-49 Interior ... 2-49 L

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ManualHeating ... 3-6 Manual Transmission ... 2-28 Downshifting ...

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Parking Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission ... 2-35 PASS-Key@ ... 2- 14 Passenger Position ...

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Ride Control. Selective ... 2-31 Roadside Assistance ... 8-5 Roadside Assistance. Canadian ...

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Sidemarker. Bulb Replacement ... 6-42 Signaling Turns ... 2-40 Sixth (6) Position. Manual Transmission

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TopStrap ... 1-25 TorqueLock ... 2-34 Torque. Wheel Nut ... 5

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Larger Children . .. Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown

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CORVETTE: THE AMERICAN DREAM MACHINE In the early OS, it was only a designer’s dream. Today the Corvette stands alone as America’s dream car

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Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face

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Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your

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Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be

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e Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Corvette, and information on starting, sh

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The square ignition keys are for the ignition only, and the oval door keys are for the doors and all other locks. If you have a ZR- 1 , your v

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Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: From the outside, use your door key or the passive keyless entry transmitter. I

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Power Door Locks Push the power door lock switch on either door back to lock or forward to unlock both doors at once. Leaving Your Vehicle If you

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Your Passive Keyless Entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. This device complies with P

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The system will allow you to lock your keys in the vehicle if you didn’t leave them in the ignition. You should, however, be able to use the tra

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In 1963, Corvette hit the road with an eye-catching new look -- the Sting Ray coupe. An instant success, the now-classic Sting Ray featured conceal

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WA (l-l%m) (1 VZ - 2m) 5'- 7' (1 '12 - 2m) TYPICAL RANGE Transmitter Range The transmitter range depends on your vehicle and where

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You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own, provided they are equipped with exactly the same model system. (General Mot

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To replace your battery: Remote Hatch Release 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Insert a screwdriver in the slot on the back of the transmitter and gently pry apart t

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If you have a coupe, this switch is on the rear of the driver’s door. It works with the door open and the transmission in any gear. Pu

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I NOTICE: If you put things in the hatchback area, be sure they won’t break the glass when you close it. Never slam the hatch down. You

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Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a sto

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Now, if a door or the hatch is opened without the key or Passive Keyless Entry system, the alarm will go off. Your horn will sound for three mi

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PASS-Key@ Your vehicle is equi ped with the PASS-Key (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key is a passive theft-d

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However, if you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, you will see no SECURITY light. You don’t have to wait three mi

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Ignition Switch With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions: ACC (A): Position in which you can operate

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For its 25th anniversary, the 1978 Corvette received a new fastback roofline with a wide expanse of glass that wrapped around the sides. Emblems front

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Key Release Button If you have a manual transmission, your ignition lock has a key release button. You must press the button before you can take

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Delayed Accessory Bus (DAB) With DAB your power windows and the audio system will continue to work up to 15 minutes after the ignition key is tu

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NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive he

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To start your 5.7 Liter LTl engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of t

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Engine Power Switch (ZR-1) The LT5 engine in your ZR-1 has two sets of intake runners and fuel injectors. The primary set can be run alone for n

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Racing or Other Competitive Driving See your Warranty Book before using your Corvette for racing or other competitive driving. NOTICE: If you use

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Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18 "C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier

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I NOTICE: After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts.

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If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and release the sh

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NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEU

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In 1984, the fourth generation of America’s favorite sports car anticipated the future with a sleek look and advanced technology that provided supe

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SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go dow

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Manual Transmission Six-Speed I This is your shift pattern. Here’s how to operate your transmission: 1 ttFl 2 4 6 .R FIRST (1): Press the clutch

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Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. Manual Transmission Recommended Sh

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Downshifting (Manual Transmission) When you downshift, don’t skip more than one gear. For example, you can shift from SIXTH (6) to FIFTH (5) or

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Selective Ride Control (Option) RIDE CONTROL SPORT I/ This knob is on the center console. Turn it to select the ride control of your choice: TOUR:

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Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up, then move it back down. This sets your parkin

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Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only) I 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. holding

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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Onlv) Y‘ Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking

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If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF, 2. Apply and hold the brake until the

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Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You’re 2-36

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CORVETTE ASSEMBLY PLANT With 42 years of experience and technology under its belt, Corvette only gets better. From the 32-valve7 16 fuel injec

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Windows Power Windows Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. With power windows, s

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Horn Tilt Wheel To sound the horn, press either horn symbol on your steering wheel. A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel bef

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The Turn SignaVHeadlamp Beam Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: 0 Thm Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headl

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A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever

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Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to

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Windshield Washer At the top of the turn signal lever there’s a paddle with the word PUSH on it. To spray washer fluid on the The wipers will clear

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Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can

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To Set Cruise Control To Resume a Set Speed 1. Turn the cruise control on. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Push in the set button at the end of

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To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the first: Use the accelerator pedal to get

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Lamps 0 0 The headlamp knob controls these lamps: Headlamps Taillamps 0 Parking lamps 0 Sidemarker lamps Turn the knob to 0, to turn on your headlamp

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How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you lea

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Headlamp Doors The headlamp doors are designed to open when you turn the headlamps on and close when you turn the headlamps and parking lamps off. I

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When the DRL are on, only your front turn signal lamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t

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Interior Lamps Mirrors Courtesy Lamps When any door or the hatch is opened, the interior lamps will go on (unless it’s bright outside

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Power Remote Control Mirrors The electric mirror control is on the driver’s door. To adjust either mirror, turn the switch to LEFT (L) or RIGH

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Sun Visors Covered Visor Vanity Mirror To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them to the side. With the hardtop

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Roof Panel (Coupe) Until you are sure you can remove the panel alone, have someone help you. Removing the Roof Panel 2. Remove the ratchet from the co

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3. Use the ratchet to loosen the front bolts. Don’t remove them. They’ll stay in place when loose. 4. The two rear bolts are on the roof, one abov

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Storing the Roof Panel 1. Open the rear hatch and look for the two brackets in the rear area. The brackets are below the courtesy lamps. 2-54

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2. Store the roof panel with its top up and its rear pointing forward. Slide the rear corners of the roof panel into the brackets and push for

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Installing the Roof Panel 3. Lower the roof panel onto the vehicle, rear edge first, and place the rear guide pins into the holes in the roof openi

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