Chevrolet 2003 Corvette Spezifikationen

Different parts of the power seat control move different parts of the seat. To move the seat forward or rearward, move the control in that direct

Roof Panel Your vehicle may have a removable roof panel. Remov9g tt- Roof Parnl Don’t try to remove a roof panel while the vehicle is moving.

5. Lower the windows and open the doors. A B There are two latches on the front of the roof panel near each door (A), and one rear latch (B). 6.

7. 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. the f

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

4. Gently lower the roof panel onto the carpeted ledge. Then, pull each release rearward and upward to place the storage pins into the holes of the

2. 3. 4. If the roof panel is stored in the rear area, grasp it with your right hand at the middle edge near the seatbacks, and with your left han

Convertible Top If your vehicle has this feature, the following procedures explain the proper operation of the convertible top. Notice: Certain a

Lowering the Convertible Top Notice: Don’t leave the convertible out with the top down for any long periods of time. The sun and rain

4. 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 convertib

If the vehicle has lost battery power, you can still open the storage compartment lid (C) using the manual release cable. Notices Be sure that th

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

7. Then move the top rearward to its fully-stored position. Raising the Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly and s

3. Pull the top up by firmly gripping the front edge (A) of the convertible top with your hand and applying a brisk, firm upward and forward motio

Vehicle Personalization Memory The MEMORY buttons are located on the driver’s door, above the power mirror controls. The MEMORY buttons can store

Your memory settings are now programmed. Any changes that are made to the audio system and climate controls while driving will be automaticall

Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ... -3-2 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3.4

The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Instrument Panel Brightness Control B. Head-Up Display Controls C. Turn Si

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

Horn To sound the horn, press either horn symbol on the steering wheel. Ti It Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before y

Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: Turn and Lan

Seatback Latches If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there

Turn Signal on Chime A chime will remind you if you leave the turn signal on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km) of driving. If you need to leave the

INT (Intermittent): Move the lever to INT to choose a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the INT ADJ band down for a longer delay or up for a shorter del

Cruise Control L set speed and the speedometer indicated speed may not always be exactly the same. When you apply the brakes or push the clutc

Setting Cruise Cc-trol If you leave your cruise control on when y . not using cruise, you might hit a button ana go into cruise when you don’t w

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce speed while using cruise control: Press in the SET button at the end o

Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp switch on the turn signal/multifunction lever operates the headlamps. The exterior lamp switch has three positions: O

You can open the doors manually using the knob next to the headlamp assembly. Turn the knob counterclockwise until the doors are open. Turn

Fog Lamps Your vehicle may have this feature. Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your parking lamps or low-beam he

Make sure your instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See “Instrument Panel Brightness” later in this section. With T

Parade Mode The instrument panel brightness knob has an added feature called parade mode to assist you in seeing certain instrument panel controls i

Sport Seat If your vehicle has this feature, there are three other controls that help you change the shape of the seat in addition to the

Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery in case the underhood lamp, vanity mirror

There are five HUD selections that you can choose to view in the HUD display. By pressing and holding the PAGE button, you can scroll through these

1 The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering wheel. To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly, do the following: 1. Start you

If the sun comes out or it becomes cloudy, you may need to adjust the HUD brightness again using the dimmer control. Polarized sunglasses could mak

When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. We recommend that you see a quali

Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.

After a five-second display of the current settings, only the word AUTO and the outside temperature will be shown on the digital display unless t

To change the current mode, select one of the following: f;’ (Vent): This mode directs most of the air to the instrument panel outlets, with a ver

&I (Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from enterin

You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal. The system

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some th

There is also an inside temperature sensor located to the left of the ignition switch. The automatic climate control system uses this sensor t

The rear window defogger will automatically turn off approximately 15 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will onl

Warning Lights, Ga Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate

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

Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). There is onl

Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows a deployed air bag symbol. The system checks

If the passenger’s air bag is turned off for a person who isn’t in a risk group identified by the national government, that person won

Voltmeter Gage If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag, it means that something may be wron

Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for sever

In most states and all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If yo

Active Handling System Light The Active Handling System light will come on briefly as you start the engine. If the light does not come on the

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage poi

Nofice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original

Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the e

Engine Oil Pressure Gage L d United States Canada The engine oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) or

Security Light This light comes on to remind you to arm your theft-deterrent system. If it SECURITY 1 comes on and stays on when your ignition is o

Press RESET to acknowledge a DIC message(s). Pressing RESET will also turn off a DIC message but the LOW FUEL message will come on again

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

Dl6 Controls an Displays Turn on the system by turning the ignition to ON. When you turn on the ignition, the DIG will be in the mode last displa

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

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Press the GAGE button again to display the oil temperature, such as: 0 OIL TEMP 234°F or 0 OIL TEMP 112°C Press the GAGE button again to

Odometer The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles or kilometers. Press the TRIP button to display odometer readings

Average Speed Press the TRIP button until the average speed is displayed, such as: 4 AVERAGE SPEED 62 MPH or 4 AVERAGE SPEED 100 km/h Press r

4 OPTIONS This button allows you to choose personal options that may be available on your vehicle, depending on the options your vehicle is equipped

If you choose LOCK & ARM - OFF, you will receive no security feedback when locking or unlocking your vehicle. If you choose LOCK & ARM

Auto Unlock The AUTO UNLOCK will be available only if AUTO LOCK is set to ON as described previously. Press the OPTIONS button until AUTO UNLOCK ap

Blank Page There is a blank page at the end of the OPTIONS menu. When the blank page is displayed, you can access the following items: FOB TR

ACT HNDLG - WARMING UP: When you first start your vehicle (especially during cold winter weather), and begin to drive away (up to 6 mph (10 km/h)),

If the SERVICE ABS message is being displayed, your Traction Control System and the Active Handling System will also be disabled. The Drive

REDUCED ENGINE POWER: You will hear chimes continuously when this message is displayed. To acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove

R The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ... 1-10

TRACTION SYSTEM - OFF: You will hear a single quick tone when this message is displayed. This message comes on and stays on when the Trac

COOLANT OVER TEMP: You will hear four chimes and the CHECK GAGES telltale will come on when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warnin

SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING: If the SERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG message is displayed, there is a problem with your Active Handling System and your veh

This message indicates that the pressure in one of your tires is lower than 5 psi (34 kPa). Next to the FLAT TIRE message, you can see either LF

Other Messages Here are more messages that you can receive on your Driver Information Center (DIC). To acknowledge a message and read anothe

Audio System(s) Notice; Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle - like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way r

Radio with Cassette Your vehicie is equipped with six Base@ amplified speakers. See your dealer for details. Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press

The radio will seek or scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal. PSCAN (Preset Scan): Press this b

Adjusting the Speakers (BallanceIFade) BAL (Balance): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press this knob lightly so

4 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to reverse the tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape rev

or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. YOU get more rime io siup. ‘iou siup Uvec KXZ. disianzz, and y

Radio with CD Your vehicle is equipped with six 5ose@ amplified speakers. See your dealer for details. Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press th

P.SCAN (Preset Scan): Press this button to listen to each of your favorite stations stored on the pushbuttons for a few seconds. The AUTO TONE sett

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL (Balance): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press this knob lightly so i

AM FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio.

You must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact disc. Each of the 12 trays holds one disc. Press the button on

Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left. If the door is left partially open, the changer will not operate and an error will occur. Whe

3 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to advance to the next track. If you press and hold this pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will co

3 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to advance to the next track. If you press and hold this pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will continue

Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK@ is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions

Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn t

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AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere wi

The cut tape detection feature of your cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged tape, in error. To prevent the cleani

Power Antenna Mast Care (Convertible) Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it’s cleaned from time to time. To clean the a

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Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle ... 4-2 Defensive Driving ...

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with

Many adults - by some estimates, nearly half the adult population - choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For pers

There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water

Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness and judgement can be affected by even a small amou

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

The 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ...

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

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking sk

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

Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle has a traction control system called TCS that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slip

To turn the system off, press the button located on the console. You can turn the system on or off at any time by pressing the ACTIVE HANDLING butt

The Active Handling System comes on automatically whenever you start your vehicle. To help maintain directional control of the vehicle, you sh

Selective Ride Control You may have a ride control system on your vehicle called Selective Ride Control. The system provides the following per

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

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

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. If the lev

Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, dela

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 b

Loss of Control Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) d

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

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 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

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

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 drive

Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnplKes or supernignwaysj are ine safest of all roads. But

Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you wan

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

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 enjoyab

Q: What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder ,,It is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could

* Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive

I Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flas

What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble be

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 veh

Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you an

If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to

Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicl

MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver’s door. It tells you the gross weight capa

If you put things inside your vehicle - like suitcases, Towing a Trailer tools, packages or anything else - they will go as fast as the vehicle g

Q: What’s wrong with this? You can be seriol y iI , Ired if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt woul

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ... ... 5.3 Doing Your Own Service Work ... ...

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ... 5-61 Wheel Replacement ...

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

Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much

Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. Gasoline Octane Use premium unleaded gasolin

California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it is designed to

Filling Your Tank &%qqp&?**",, _. ,2,L*L . ... " Fuel vapor is higllly flammable. li burns violently, and that can cause very ba

The fuel filler door release button is located inside of the center console storage Compartment. If your fuel filler door release won’t operate

If you get fuel on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the d

Checking Things Under the Hood An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep h

Q: What’s wrong with this? L ~. A! - . The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. You can be se

Hood Release Notice: In order to avoid possible contact of the hood to the headlamp doors, either take care in raising the hood with t

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A. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap B. Battery C. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Engine Oil Fill Cap E. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter F. Power Steeri

I I When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, you’ll need to add at least one quart of

HQT WEATHER IWJ COLD WEATHER SAE 5W. LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL L 1-11 SAE IOW-30 ACCEPTABLE r IF 5W-30 IS NOT -30 AVAILABLE RECOMMENDED DO NOT USE SAE 1OW-

Substitute Engine Oil: When adding oil to maintain engine oil level, oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M may not be available. You can add substitute

How to Reset the Change Oil Soon Message The GM Oil Life SystemTM calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Any

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is located at the center front of the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Replacement To remove the engine air cleaner/filter: 1. Pull up on the clips on each side to release the assembly.

Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason fo

Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. You ea seriously injured bz - tw.-_ed belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the

How to Check Because this operation can be difficult, you may choose to have this done at your dealership service department. If you do it

How to Add Fluid Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids

How to Check and Add Fluid Fluid should be added if the fluid level is below the step on the inside of the reservoir. There are additional instru

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

Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment behind the passenger's side headlamp. See Engine Compartmen

Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. r You can

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Steam from an ove ... eated engine can b n you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the

If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Som

Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: - An elec :tric engine cooling fan unde Nr tne nood can

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

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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 t

Adding only plai Mater to I ur cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before t

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge t

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

Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there

Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will

Brakes Brake Fluid i Your brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. It is filled with UWT-3 brake iiuia. Se

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

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

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

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

Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to fo”

4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminal locations on each vehicle. See Engine Compartment Ov

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.

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 vehi

11 = Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Nofice: Damage to y

Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Part C: Periodic Maintenance

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulb, see Bulb Replacement on page 5-47. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in

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

Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps A. Back-up Lamp B. Inboard Taillamp C. Outboard Taillamp 1. Remove the screws. 2. Pull the taillamp housing assembly

3. To remove the socket with the bulb, squeeze the tab while you turn the socket counterclockwise. 4. Remove the bulb from the socket. 5. Reverse t

Child Restraints Older Children Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt an

Back-up Lamps You can access the back-up lamps through the inboard taillamp opening. See Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps on page 5-49. 1. Sq

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check

To install the new wiper insert: A E3 ,D 1. Slide the insert (D), notched end last, into the end with the two blade claws (A). Slide the inser

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and wh

The tire can operate effectively with no air pressure for up to 200 miles (320 km) at speeds up to 55 mph (90 km/h), but the tire would then h

If you feel that winter tires are needed for your driving conditions, Goodyear Eagle M+S EMT tires are available in your original equipment sizes f

If the display doesn’t show tire pressure, or if the SERVICE TIRE MON SYS message appears see your dealer for service. For more information,

If a tire pressure message appears on the Driver Information Center, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to thos

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 vehic

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For

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 chi

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 its a

If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you wil

Magnesium Wheels Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly llyhtened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could

Tire Chains Lifting Your Corvette -- Don’t use tire .,..IS. Therc not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper

Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. N

Lifting From the Front The front lifting point can be accessed for either the driver’s or passenger’s side of the vehicle, behind the front tires

Lifting From the Rear V The rear lifting point can be accessed from the rear of the vehicle, on either the driver’s or passenger’s side. 1. L

If a Tire Goes Flat Your Corvette has no spare tire, no tire changing equipment and no place to store a tire. It’s unusual for a tire to “blow ou

Z06 models do not have Extended Mobility Tires. If a Z06 model tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to

Tire Inflator Kit (Z06 Only) Every Z06 model with P295/35ZR18 and P265/402Rl7 tires, when new, was equipped with a tire inflator kit. The repair

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name CORVETTE and the CORVETTE Emblem are registered trademarks of Genera

.. 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

Tire Sealant The kit contains a liquid sealant that when injected into a flat tire, may temporarily repair nail holes or cuts in the tread area of

It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle with the engine running, if the shift lever is not in NEUTRAL (N) with the parking brake

-1 Repairheplace tire. Reparer ou remplacer le pneu. 0 Repararlsustituir el neumatico. The maximum speed label Tire Inflator Kit Storage reminds

To Stow the Tire Inflatnr Kit: Stc,,,lg the tire inflator kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause

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

Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can - before Carefully scrape off

Interior Plastic Components Care of Safety Belts Use only a mild Soap and water solution on a soft cloth Keep belts clean and d or sponge.

Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your

Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to

Convertible Top Aluminum Wheels Your convertible top should be cleaned often. If you use an automatic car wash, use one with water jets and hangi

I People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash

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

GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products. Vinyl Cleaner Glass Cleaner I Re

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Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some

Notice: When using the accessory power plug: e e e Do NOT splice wires directly into the vehicle electrical wire harness. If done incorrec

Fuses and Circuit 5reakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of maxi-fuses, mini-fuses and cir

Fuse Usage 1 Console Cigarette Lighter r2 I Control I Monitored (Inadvertent) Load 3 Driver Seat Control Module 4 Lumbar Seat I 5 I Radio, Compact

p 47 ignition 1 Rear Defogger Starter Blank 40 I Left Daytime Running Lamp I 41 I Tonneau Release 1 42 I Courtesy Lamps ~______ I Automatic Lamp

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Anti-Lock Brakes, Selective Ride 6 Blank 7 Fog Lamp I 8 I Headlamp Low-Beam Riaht I I 9 I Headlamp High-Beam Right 1 " I 10 I Headlamp Low-

Q: What are the different types of add-on child 4: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four

33 Air Pump 34 Air Conditioner and Clutch 39 1 Fog Lamp I 41 Coolinq Fan 1 5-91

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Part Dr Recommended

Engine Specifications - I Engine Spark Plug Gap [ Firing Order Transmission VIN Code 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 LS6 V8 (1.524 mm) 0.060 inch Manual S Engine Da

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part A91 7C* Enqine Air CleanedFilter Number Engine Oil Filter CV948C* PCV

Engine Accessory Drive Belt Routing 5-95

Section 6 Maintenance Schedul Maintenance Schedule ... 6-2 introduction ...

Maintenance Schedule Introduction I IMPORTANT: I KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROF LEVEL AND CHAluut RECOMMENDED .? . .. . . .. ,, . .., Have you pur

How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains what to ha

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services This part contains engine oil scheduled maintenance which explains the engine oil life system and how it in

Child Restraint Systems The body strucLe of a young child is ,Ate unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts ar

Footnotes t The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this main

50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In

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

At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anc

Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check en yo-. are dc ...g tl..- check, the vehicle could move suddenly

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 posit

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

Fuel System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks. Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have the

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

Key Lock Cylinders Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) Fluid/Lubricant Mulit-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. US. 12346241, in Canada 109

A rear-facing infant seat (6) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The h2.rnqss system holds the infant i

Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service ana any a

Odometer Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-1 6

Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-1 7

Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-1 8

Customer As ion Customer Assistance Information ... 7.2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ... 7.2 Customer As

Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Norma

STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However, if you c

Customer Assistance Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Chevrolet, th

GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward aftermark

Roadside Courtesy Care provides: Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined previously) Plus: 0 FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer f

A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt pos

si Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Plea

Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement up to $30 per day (five day maximum)

Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause

Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axl

A Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-20 Accessory Power Plug ... 5-84 Activating the Th

Audio Systems (cont.) Setting the Time ... 3-62 Theft-Deterrent Feature ... 3-75

Check Engine Light ... 3-38 Gages Warning Light ... 3-42 Check Engine

Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ... 7-9 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...

Engine (cont.) Coolant Heater ... ... 2-23 Coolant Temperature Gage ... 3-38 Cooling System

G Gage Check Gages Warning Light ... 3-42 Engine Coolant Temperature ... 3-38 Engine Oil Pressure ...

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

Ignition Automatic Transmission Lock Check ... ... 6-10 Ignition Positions ... 2-

Light (cont.) Brake System Warning ... 3-35 Check Gages Warning ... 3-42 Malfunction I

Mexico. Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and US . Virgin Islands) ...

PASS-Key@ ... 2-17 Plan Ahead When Possible ... 7-7 Playing a Cassett

Restraint System Check (cont.) Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ... 1 -48 Check

Skidding ... 4-1 7 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ... 4-21 Specifications

Towing (cont.) Traction Your Vehicle ... 4-33 Active Handling System ...

What to Do with Used Oil ... 5-17 What to Use ... 5.24. 5.35. 5.36. 5-46 Wheels Alignment and Tir

Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether”. It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a

Once you have the top strap anchored, you’ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top strap when and as the child restrain

In order to use the system, you need either a forward-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B) at its base and a top tether anchor (C),

Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things

If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be able to protect a child sitting there.

Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position Your vehicle has a passenger air bag. There’s an air bag off switch in the glove box

Unless the passenger’s air bag has been turned off, never put a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle. Here’s why: A child in a rear-facin

You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See Top Strap on page 1-30 if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with th

5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. 7 To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the ret

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be

Air Bag System This part explains the air bag system. Your vehicle has air bags - one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the pass

yone who i ~p -ainst, or vc I close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder bel

If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that perso

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 inflate o

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A no

What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the

Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the passenger air bag. Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After an air bag inflates, you

Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seat because: 0 my vehicle has no rear seat; my vehicle has a rear seat too

To turn off the passenger’s air bag, insert your ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the switch to the off position. The AIR BAG OFF

To turn the passenger’s air bag on again, insert your ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the switch tn !he nn position. Servicing

Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch pla

If you ever see a label on the driver’s safety belt that says to replace the belt, be sure to do so. Then the new belt will be there to help pr

Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ... -2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...

2 eatures an ntrols Storage Areas ... Glove Box ... Center Console Storage Area Floor Mats ...

These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle: ~ LATCH BOTH LAP AND SHOULDER BELTS TO INJURY PROTECT OCCUPANT 48: @ D

Leaving children in a vehicle with the igni, n key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even kil

r L One key is used for the ignition, the driver’s door and all other locks. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer gives the first owner a k

Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. If you ever n

The driver’s door will unlock when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, or press the unlock button again within five

Matching Vehicle Each remote Transmitter(s) to Your kevless entw transmitter is coded to prevent anothertransmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years. You can tell the battery i

Doors and Locks Door Locks ’ Unlocked . )ors can be dangerous. 0 Passengers - especially children - can easily open the doors and fall out of

Power Door Locks Press the power door switch on either door to unlock or lock both doors at once. Lockout Protection If you press the power door lo

Hatchnrunk I It can be dangerous to drive with the hatch/ trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle.

Hatchnrun k Lid Release To use the hatchhunk lid release on vehicles with an automatic transmission, your vehicle must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL

Model Reference This manual covers these models: I 206 I Coupe 1 Convertible

If your vehicle is equipped with a convertible top/hardtop and you have lost battery power, use the manual release cable to open the trunk l

Windows Leaving children in a ve,,,Ae with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent

Power Windows Both driver’s and passenger’s window switches have the express-down feature. Tap AUTO and immediately With power windows, switches o

Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, expecially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, w

Testing the Alarm Use the following to test the system: 1. Make sure the hatchhrunk lid is latched. 2. Lower the window on the driver’s door.

The key must be clean and dry before it’s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the SECURITY light comes on, the key may be di

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate ”break-in.” But it will perform bet

Ignition Positions ~ With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to four different positions. OFF: This is the only position from which y

When the engine is not running, ACC and ON allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio. A warning tone will sound i

When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or -18”C), do this: 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to ST

Section Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ... -1-2 Manual Seats ...

Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) The engine coolant heater is located on the driver’s side of the engine under the manifold. In very co

4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t it cou

: is lngerous to get out of yc vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can

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, u

Nofice: If your rear wheels won’t turn, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up

NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. Your shift lever is in NEUTRAL when it is centered in the shift pattern, not in an

If your engine speed drops below 900 rpm, or if the engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. You may

If your vehicle is a Z06, do not downshift into a gear shown below at a speed greater than shown in the table: Parking Brake Notice: If you skip mor

To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Then push the release button in as you move the parking brake lever all the way down

2. 3. 4. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding in the button on the lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehic

Front Seats Manual Seats Power Seats seat, near the base. To move a manual seat, pull up on the lever located in front of the seat to unlock it.

Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the v

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

Engine Exhaust m L Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousn

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

Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror An inside rearview mirror is attached above the windshield. The mirror pivots so that you can adjust it. You c

Outside Power Heated Mirrors The power mirror control is on the driver’s door. It controls the driver’s and passenger’s mirrors. To adjust either mi

Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use your door key to lock or unlock it

Floor Mats If your vehicle has floor mats, they are specially designed to remain in position under your feet and out of reach of the accelerator pe

Rear Storage Area There are three rear storage compartments in the floor of the rear hatchhrunk area. If you have a coupe or convertible mo

Notice: If your vehicle is equipped with the optional trunk-mounted CD changer, it is stored in the center rear storage compartment. To help avo