Chevrolet 1998 Corvette Bedienungshandbuch

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For its 25th anniversary, the 1978 Corvette paced the 62nd Annual Indianapolis 500 and received a new fastback roofline with a wide expanse of

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 c

Setting Cruise Control A CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake or clutch pedal. This,

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, you

When you turn on your headlamps, your front turn signal lamps (DRL) will go out. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also

Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control This button controls the brightness of your instrument panel lights when your headlamps or parki

Reading Lamps Your inside rearview mirror includes two reading lamps. The lamps will go on when a door is opened. When the doors are closed and

Powermeated Remote Control Mirrors Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can se

Center Console To use this storage area, pull up the lid on the driver's side front edge of the console and swing it to the passenger's

Rear Storage There are three rear storage compartments in the floor of the rear hatch/trunk area. To access the center storage compartment, pull u

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

NOTICE: If your vehicle has a compact disc player, it is stored in the center rear storage compartment. To help avoid damage to the compact di

Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray is located on the instrument panel, next to the lighter. To use the ashtray, lift up on the bottom of th

Accessory Outlet This outlet is located inside the center console, on the forward left side. Remove the tethered cap to use the outl

How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mats Roof Panel (Coupe) To remove the floor mats, pull up on the rear of the mat to disconnect from th

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the roof panel, paint and weatherstripping do not drop or rest it on its edges. Place the roof panel in t

There are two latches on the front of the roof panel near each door (A), and one rear latch (B). 4. To unlock the front of the roof panel, pull d

5. To unlock the rear of the roof panel, press the latch release button with your thumb and pull down the latch lever with your fingers. 6. After r

Storing the Roof Panel I A CAUTION If the roof panel is not stored properly, it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver. P

3. There are two spring-loaded storage pins on the rear wall of the storage compartment (A). These storage pins go into the slots on each side of

Installing the Roof Panel I I A CAUTION: An improperly attached roof panel may fall into or fly off the vehicle. You or others could be injured. Af

CORVETTE ASSEMBLY PLANT The Corvette Assembly Plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky is one of the most sophisticated and computerized automobile as

5. Position the rear edge of the roof panel to the weatherstrip on the back of the roof opening (A). Then align the pins at the rear of the roof p

Convertible Top (Option) The following procedures explain the proper operation of your convertible top. 1 NOTICE: I Certain automatic car wa

Lowering Your Convertible Top I NOTICE: Don’t leave your convertible out with the top down for any long periods of time. The sun and rain can dama

3. Lift upward on the front edge (A) of the convertible top off of the windshield frame. Then lift upward on the rear edge (B) of the convertible to

If your vehicle has lost battery power, you can still open the storage compartment lid (C) using the manual release cable. The cable is located undern

6. Then move the top rearward to its fully-stored position. 7. After the top is stored, apply one even push on the center of the front edge (A) of

2. Tilt the driver’s seat forward and press the storage compartment release button, or use the manual release cable if battery power has been lost.

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A. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever B. Driver Information Center (DIC) C. Instrument Panel Cluster D. Windshield Wipermasher Lever E. DIC Bu

Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster and Driver Information Center (DIC) are designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle

How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will

Speedometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). You may note that the

When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section th

Voltmeter I When the key is in the ON position with the engine not running, the voltmeter shows the voltage output of your battery. When

If the light comes on while you are driving and you have Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light a LOW -BRAKE FLUID message showing on the DIC, pull o

Traction Control System (TCS) Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage I This light should come on briefly as you start the engine. If th

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) CHECK Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and

If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avo

Engine Oil Pressure Gage The engine oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) or kPa (kilopascals) when the eng

I NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty. Security Light This light

Fuel Gage 81 Your fuel gage shows about how-much fuel is in your tank. ,e red zon When the needle approaches th e, RESERVE FUEL will appear on the Dr

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

Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display information about how your vehicle is functioning, as

DIC Controls and Displays Turn on the system by turning the ignition to ON. When you turn on the ignition, the DIC will be in the mode last display

Press FUEL again to display instantaneous fuel economy, such as: 0 INST. 20.1 MPG or 0 INST. 5.3 WlOO km Press FUEL again to display the range,

Press the GAGE button again to display the oil temperature, such as: OIL TEMP 234 O F or OILTEMP 112 O C Press the GAGE button again to display the

3 TRIP The TRIP button allows you to scroll through the functions listed below when you press it. ODOMETER 12345 MI TRIP A 123.4 MI T

‘hip Odometers Elapsed Time There are two trip odometers. Press the TRIP button and TRIP A will be displayed. Press it again and TRIP B

Average Speed Press the TRIP button until the average speed is displayed, such as: AVERAGE SPEED 62 MPH or AVERAGE SPEED 100 km/h Press rese

4 OPTIONS This button allows you to choose personal options available with your vehicle, such as security, door locks, easy entry seats and language.

Alarm Press the OPTIONS button until ALARM appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following selection

Auto Lock Press the OPTIONS button until AUTO LOCK appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following choices: AUTO LOCK

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 CAU

Languages You can select which language the DIC will display its messages in. Press the OPTIONS button until the word LANGUAGES appear

ABS ACTIVE (Anti-Lock Brake System Active) - : When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, the ABS ACTIVE m

LOW OIL LEVEL: Press RESET to acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display. The message will reappear every 10 m

If this message comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. It could indicate that you h

SERVICE RIDE CONTROL: This message is used to indicate to the driver that the Selective Real Time Damping (SRTD) system has detected a

If the engine coolant exceeds 255 “F (124”C), this message is displayed. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you

LOW TIRE PRESSURE - (LF, LR, RF, RR): YOU will hear two chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press RESET. After you pr

FLAT TIRE - (LF, LR, RF, RR): You will hear two chimes when this message is displayed followed by the message MAX SPEED 55 MPH (90 km/h). I

HIGH TIRE PRESSURE - (LF, LR, RF, RR): YOU will hear two chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press RESET. Afte

Other Messages Here are more messages that you can receive on your Driver Information Center. To acknowledge a message and read another me

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

Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with yo

Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. Your comfort control system uses ozone-friendly R- 134

a +' LOWER: This setting directs most of the air through the lower ducts to the floor area of the vehicle with some of the air

Automatic Electronic Dual Climate Control System (If Equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Dual Zone Electronic Climate Control System. T

When adjusting the temperature, start with a driver-set temperature of 73°F (23 "C) until you determine your comfort zone. If you choose 60°F

As the interior of the vehicle warms up to your comfort set temperature, the fan speed will decrease and the temperature output may become

MODE: Press the MODE button to manually lock in the current air delivery setting and to stop the automatic mode control. Pressing the MO

FRESH AIR: Press this button to provide fresh air from the outside. The light on this air intake button will come on to show when it is

Sensors The Dual Zone Electronic Climate Control System uses several sensors to control operation and display information. Solar Load S

Air Conditioning Heating On very hot days, your vehicle will cool down more quickly and economically if you open the windows long enough to let hot

Seats and Seat Controls Power Seat This part tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and also about reclining seatbacks and seatback latche

Rear Window Defogger @ This button turns the rear defogger and heated outside mirrors on. The light on the button will come on when operating. Th

When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the blower fan to the highest speed for a few moments before driving off. This helps clear the intake o

Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob to the right. Turn it

5. 6. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the button. Whenever you press that numbered butto

FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to the right to adjust the sound to the front speakers and to the left for

PROG (2): Press this button to play the other side of the tape. NEXT (3): Press this button or the right SEEK arrow to go to the next se

CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a CD adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player. To ac

Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob to the right. Turn it to

5. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the button. Whenever you press that

FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to the right to adjust the sound to the front speakers and to the left for the rear speaker

Sport Seat (Option) Reclining Seatbacks In addition to the power seat control, there are three other switches that help you change the shape of

RECALL: Press this button to see which track is playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing (elapsed time). The

NOTICE: Heavy objects in the center storage area which may shift or slide while driving could damage your CD changer. Protect your CD ch

Whenever a CD magazine with discs is loaded in the changer, the CD symbol will appear on the radio display. If the CD changer is chec

PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK left arrow to go to the previous track if the current selection has been playing for less than ei

An empty magazine is inserted in the CD changer. Try the magazine again with a disc loaded on one of the trays. If any error occurs repeatedly

Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps

Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause s

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a dama

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

I NOTICE: Don’t lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication could damage it. I NOTICE: Before entering an automatic car wash, turn off your radio t

But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. I Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be d

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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

Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Cor

Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone

It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) with

Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alco

Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perception ti

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking slud. W

The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of availabl

Seatback Latches I A CAUTION: Both seatbacks fold forward to give you access to the rear area. To fold a seatback forward, lift this latch and pull

If your vehicle is in cruise control when the TCS system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road cond

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

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than bralung. For example, you come over a hill and find a

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

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

Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to

Driving at Night 0 0 0 Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or

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

Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as

Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the veh

Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injur

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

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

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

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

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 enjoy

You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling

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 sno

Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-l

If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that

I A CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome

Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on

Loading Your Vehicle TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION VEHICLE CAP. WT. FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT X

Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or

Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-13 Hazard Warni

Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear tu

Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Corvette. But please

2. 3. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause

I Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a fla

6. Positive (+) goes to positive (+) and negative (-) goes to a metal engine part. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) termin

9. The other end of the negative (-) cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with

Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. They can provide the right equipment and

c 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 b

To help avoid injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow w

Front Towing Tow Limits -- 35 mph (55 kh), 50 miles (80 km) I NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or bumper, fog lamps and air dam damage w

Rear Towing NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the rear bumper will be damaged. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Addition

NOTICE: (Continued) Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage the vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to

Engine Overheating You will find an engine coolant temperature gage on the instrument cluster and a COOLANT OVER TEMP message on the Driver Inf

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine y4 ‘I CAUTION: I Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay awa

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

Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start

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

How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the FULL COLD mark, add a 5

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 more

Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper co

1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator h

4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out f

If a Tire Goes Flat Your Corvette has neither a spare tire nor tire changing equipment, because it was built with Goodyear Extended Mobil

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

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

Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get

CAUTION: (Continued) Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, - experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any

vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected. Th

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

You can also write us at the following address for advice. Just tell us where you’re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Gener

If your fuel filler door release won’t operate, there is a manual release tab. The tab is located against the upper trim on the driver’s side in the

When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. /9 CAUTION: If J

Filling a Portable Fuel Container ‘ A Cr N: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the c

Hood Release NOTICE: In order to avoid possible contact of the hood to the headlamp doors, care should be taken in raising the hood w

You'll see the following when you open the hood: D! E 6-10 -~

A. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap B. Battery C. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Engine Oil Fill Cap E. Air Cleaner E Power Steering Fluid Reservoir G. B

Engine Oil If the LOW OIL LEVEL message on the Driver Information Center comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For

I NOTICE: Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper

RECOMMENDED SAL VlSCOSlTT GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPE

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know abou

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 s

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

c Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if t

2. Pull the assembly out. 3. Replace the filter. 4. Push the assembly back into place. 5. Fasten the clips. Automatic Transmission Fluid How to

Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (80 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one of these conditions: In heavy city traffic

Then, follow these steps: 4 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of the filler plug hole. 3. If the fluid

When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your clutch master cy

How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise th

NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the s

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

Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make su

Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and i scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.

Surge Tank Pressure Cap NOTICE: The surge tank pressure cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prev

How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and

Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap labeled WASHER FL,UID ONLY. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. NOTICE: e 0 e e When using concentrated washer

Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brak

Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid level

Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound

Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulb, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. Halogel Bulb /I\ CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pr

6 3. Remove the screws on each side of the headlamp bezel. 4. Open the hood. 5. To remove the bezel, pull the sides slightly outward and tilt the

@ What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. You can be seriously hurt if

Front nrn Signal Lamps Rear nrn Signal and Taillamps 1. Remove the front fascia close out panel attaching bolts. 2. Remove the front fascia close o

1. Remove the screws. 2. Pull the taillamp housing assembly out. 3. To remove the socket with the bulb, squeeze the tab while you turn the socket t

4. Remove the bulb from the socket. 5. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. Back-up Lamps You can access the back-up lamps through the inboard taillamp

A. Blade Assembly B. Arm Assembly C. Locking Tab D. Blade Pivot E. Hook Slot E ArmHook 3. 4. Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab.

To install the new wiper insert: 1. Slide the insert (D), notched end last, into the end with two blade claws (A). Slide the insert all the way

3. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot. 4. Carefully lower the wiper arm

Extended Mobility Tires Your vehicle, when new, had Goodyear Extended Mobility Tires (EMT). There’s no spare tire, no tire changing equipment

i ,h, CAUTION: When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or FLAT TIRE message is displayed on the Driver Information Center, your vehicle’s handling ca

’ A CAUTION: Extended mobility tires are constructed differently than other tires and could explode during improper service. You or others could b

Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door shows the correct inflation pressures f

@' What's wrong with this? I I I I I I I I ! A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. You can be seriously injured if' your bel

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

/i\ CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes (other than those originally instal

Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Admini

Temperature -- A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and

A CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handl

I~~rrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be s

If you or someone else is going to remove the wheels on your vehicle, make sure that the special wheel nut socket and wheel lock key are being used

Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot

0 0 0 0 Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set. Carefully scrape off any excess stain. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a

Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicon

Qt What’s wrong with this? ~ You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far

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

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

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

Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rins

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

Fiberglass Springs Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upo

Appearance Care Materials Chart PART NUMBER USAGE DESCRIPTION SIZE 994954 Exterior polishing cloth Polishing Cloth - Wax Treated 23 in. x 25 in.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front comer of the instrument panel

Accessory Power Plug This plug can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio. The accessory power plug is locate

Headlamps The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to re

@ What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the bel

Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 Usage Console Cigarette Lighter Monitored (Inadvertent) Load Control Lumbar Seat Driver Seat Control Module Radio Fuse 6 7 8 9 10

Fuse 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Usage Body Control Module - Ignition 2 Radio Antenna Body Control Module - Ignition 1, Instrument P

Engine Compartment Fuse Block There is one fuse block in the engine compartment located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle in front of t

Fuse 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Usage Selective Real Time Damping Headlamp Low Beam Right Headlamp High Beam Right Headlamp Low

42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 Fuse Usage 40 Micro Relay . AIR Solenoid 41 Micro Relay . Selective Real Time Damping Mini Relay . Ignition

Capacities and Specifications Engine vpe ... V8 VIN Engine Code LSl ... G Fue

Wheel Nuts Wheel Nut Torque ... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m) Capacities (Approximate) The following approximate capacities are given in United S

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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

Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your Corvette. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its

Introduction IMPORTANT. KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER -EVEL AND CHANGE RECOMMENDED protection I Plan Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehi

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

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

I Maintenance Schedule I The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (160 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (160 000 k

I Maintenance Schedule I 10,000 Miles (16 000 km) 0 Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset MILEAGE the Engine

Maintenance Schedule 40,000 Miles (64 000 km) 0 Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset the Engine Oil Life M

I Maintenance Schedule 1 60,000 Miles (96 000 km) Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset the Engine Oil

I Maintenance Schedule I 90,000 Miles (144 000 km) 0 Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset the Engine Oil

Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (160 000 km) (Continued) 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt i

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

At Least Twice a Year Automatic Transmission Inspection Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts

Starter Switch Check - I A CAUTION: Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check (Automatic Transmission) When you are doing this check,

Ignition Automatic Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to OFF in each shift lever po

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

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

USAGE Key Lock Cylinders Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) Windshield Washer Solvent FLUIDLUBRICANT Multi-Pu ose Lubricant, Superlube % (GM Part

Part E: Maintenance Record Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services’’ or “Periodic Maintenance’’ can be added on After the

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Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you.

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

Chevrolet dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you may have. However,

STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help,

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

Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program n To enhance Chevrolet's strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce

ROADSIDE Courtesy" Care PROVIDES: 0 Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined previously) Plus: FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest de

For complete program details, see your Chevrolet dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure. The Roadside Assistance Center uses

Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet offers Courtesy Transportation for customers needing warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will be offered i

There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfu

GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Canadian ow

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 attemp

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

1998 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can

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Section 9 Index Accessory Outlet ... 2-59 Accessory Power Plug ... 6-63 Adding Equipment to t

Brake (Continued) Master Cylinder ... 6-29 Parking ... 2-32 PedalTravel ...

Player ... 3-17 Care ... 3-29 Competitive Driving ...

Driving (Continued) Drunken ... 4-2 Freeway ... 4-20 InaBlizzard ...

The passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. A CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the

Foreign Countries. Fuel ... 6-4 Fourth Gear. Manual Transmission ... 2-29 French Language Manual 11 Front

Key Lock Cylinders Service ... 7-12 Keys ... 2-2 Labels ...

Neutral Automatic Transmission ... 2-27 Manual Transmission ... 2-29 Neutral. Manual Transmission ...

Remote Function Actuation System Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ... 2- 11 Resynchronizing Your Transmitter ... 2- 11

Service Bulletins. Ordering ... 8-12 Manuals. Ordering ... 8- 12 Parts Identification Label ...

Tires (Continued) Uniform Quality Grading ... 6-47 Wear Indicators ... 6-45 Wheel Replacement ...

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

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What will you see after an air bag inflates? After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even r

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

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I Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. Neither the distance to be tr

Infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because an infant’s neck is weak and its head weighs so

Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. @ What

A rear-facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear-facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up

A forward-facing child restraint (C-E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward-facing restraints are desig

A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs. (1 8 to 27 kg) and about four to eight years of age. It’s designed to

When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it m

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 vehi

4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever h

6. 7. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your

Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can't properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children

/A CAUTION: I Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child

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 fast

Replacing 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 n

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

Keys I A CAUTION: Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be ba

One key is used for the ignition, the doors and all other locks. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer gives the first owner a key and a b

Door Locks Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, th

Power Door Locks Press the power door unlocWlock switch on either door to lock or unlock both doors at once. Leaving Your Vehicle If you a

The MEMORY buttons are located on the driver’s side door, above the power mirror buttons. The MEMORY buttons can store and recall the vehicle settin

The 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Owner’s Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7- 1 8- 1 9-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to u

Your RFA system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device

Operation You don’t have to do anything for the RFA to work when the passive feature is on. You can turn on the passive feature by moving the transmi

The system has a feature that makes it difficult for you to lock your keys in your vehicle. If you leave your keys in the ignition and attempt

I’urning the Passive System Off You can disable the passive feature by moving the transmitter’s slider switch to OFF. The vehicle will no

Resynchronizing Your Transmitter Your RFA system uses a continually changing code for increased security. Normally, the receiver in your vehicle

4. When the message FOB TRAINING is displayed, push the RESET button once. The message HOLD LK + UNLK 1ST FOB will be displayed. 5. Press an

Replacing Your Battery 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Insert a coin into the slot on the back of the transmitter and gently pry apart the front and back.

Remote Hatch/Trunk Lid Release To use the remote hatcWtrunk lid release on automatic transmission vehicles, your vehicle must be in PARK (P) or NUE

If your vehicle is equipped with a convertible top and you have lost battery power, use the manual release cable to open the trunk lid. To access the

NOTICE: If you put things in the hatcldtrunk area, be sure they won’t break the glass when you close it. Never slam the hatcldtrunk lid do

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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

Always use your key or the key fob transmitter to unlock a door. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm. If you do set

When the PASS-Key system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes,

New Vehicle “Break-In” NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow the

OFF: The only position from which you can remove the key. Removing the key locks your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. If you ha

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) With RAP, your power windows and the audio system will continue to work for up to 15 minutes after the ignition key

2. If it doesn’t start within 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor, while you hold the ignition key in STmT. Wh

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

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. With headlamps closed, route the

Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best posi

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

Be sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the engine. Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to ful

NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty. 1 A

Manual Transmission Operation 6-Speed 1 3 5 R 2 4 6 This is your shift pattern. Here’s how to operate your transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clut

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

NOTICE: Do not try to force the shift lever into SECOND (2) or THIRD (3) when the ONE TO FOUR light comes on. Do not try to re-engage FIRST (1) af

The six-speed transmission has a spring that centers the - Parking Brake shift lever near THIRD (3) and FOURTH (4). This spring helps you know wh

NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage

Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) I A CAUTION: I It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not f

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only) A CAUTION: I It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engin

Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) - Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brak

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

Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust I Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park ove

Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transmission) It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, h

Limited-Slip Rear Axle Your limited-slip rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard

PERF: Use for performance driving. Provides a tight, firm ride and precise response to road conditions. You can select a setting at any

Express-Down Window Both the driver’s and passenger’s window switches have an express-down feature. Press AUTO and hold for less than one-third o

Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever The multifunction lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Control 0

As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash faster than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out. If a bulb is burned out, replace it

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.

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps signal lever all the from low beam to high or high to low, push the turn - - way forward. W

You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Push the lever up to INT (interm