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Summary of Contents for 2003 Corvette

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Page 2: ...nter DIC 3 44 FeaturesandControls 2 1 Inhinln pnrcnnc li latinn v b l l l t u I V I C A 1 L U L I I Audio System s 3 62 DrivingYourVehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 33 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Rear Axle 5 46 Bulb Replacement 5 47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 52 I Ires 5 54 Appearance Care 5 75 Vehicle Identification 5 83 Electri...

Page 3: ...the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 10323873A First Edition Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 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 ...

Page 4: ...ning These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people I In the caution area we teli you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen iii ...

Page 5: ...r in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle may be equipped with components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols used on your vehicle are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator If you need help fi...

Page 6: ...CAUSE BURNS SECURE CHILD SEAT SPARKS OR FLAMES COMPLETELY THEN SECURE SPARK OR EXPLODE BAlTERY CHILD SEAT WINDOW k l 1 op AIR BAG p DO NOTINSTALL A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION DO NOT INSTALL A FORWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION r l r I I 1 LIGHTING MASTER SWITCH a 0 SIGNALS TURN PARKING pf LAMPS ENGINE COOLANT c I TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM COOLANT E...

Page 7: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models I 206 I Coupe 1 Convertible ...

Page 8: ...ildren 1 23 Child Restr3 int Systems 1 26 Top Strap 1 30 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 31 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Securing a Child Restraint in thePassenger Children LATCH System 1 31 LATCH System 1 33 Seat Position 1 34 Air Bag System 1 39 Where Are the Air Bags 1 40 WhatMakesanAirBag Inflate 1 42 AirBag Inflates 1 43 Air Bag Off Switch 1 44 ...

Page 9: ...r located in front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever Then try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place If your vehicle has this feature the control for the power seats will be located on the outboard side of each 1 2 ...

Page 10: ...control will raise or lower the frontof the seat Your preferredseat position can be stored and recalled if you have the memory option See Memory on page 2 55 Reclining Seatbacks The lever for the reclining seatback is located on the outboard side of each seat near the base To adjust the seatback lean slightly forward to lift your eight zffthe sn2fhxk PL completely 11pon the lever until it stops an...

Page 11: ...ecauseit won t be against your body Instead it will be in front ofyou In a crash you couldgo into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its jobeither In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then...

Page 12: ... is locked Both seatbacks fold forward to give you access to the rear area To fold a seatback forward lift this latch which is located on top of the backside of the seat and c he seathack forward Tho seatback will lock down in this position To unlock lift up on the latch and push the seatback rearward When you return the seatback to its original position make sure the seatback is locked in place ...

Page 13: ...l There are two lumbar supports for the middle A and lower 6 back There s also a side bolster control C that adjusts the sides of the seat around you to give you more lateral support For lumbar support move each control A and B forward to inflate or rearward to deflate Move the side bolster control C up for more side support and down for less support 1 6 ...

Page 14: ... or killed In the same crash you might not beif you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passenger s beltis fastened properly too It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ridein any area of your vehicle that is not...

Page 15: ...t as it goes A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Ta...

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Page 17: ...R The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 10 ...

Page 18: ...de down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only SO they work with safety belts not Instead ot tnem Every air bay system ever offered for sale...

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Page 20: ... you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again See Lap Belt Cinch Feature later in this section 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secur...

Page 21: ...fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor Lap Belt Cinch Feature If you do not want the lap belt to move freely pull the lap belt out all the way to set the lock To permit the ...

Page 22: ...ly hurt if your shoulder I t is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protectionthis way 1 15 ...

Page 23: ...d in the wrong place like this Ina crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces wouldbe there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you I A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 16 ...

Page 24: ...ious I injured if yoIU wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chanceof head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren tas strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 17 ...

Page 25: ... twisted across the body You ea seriously injured b z tw _ed belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 18 ...

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Page 27: ...er s safety belt See Driver Position on page 1 13 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you YOU should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you willwear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you and just for the sea...

Page 28: ... The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety belts properly Older children who haveoutgrown boost...

Page 29: ...must be used by only one person at a time Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the childis so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide 1 22 ...

Page 30: ...pelvic bones in a crash infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a v...

Page 31: ...lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint Children who are up against or very close to any air bag whenit inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is design...

Page 32: ... are many different models available When purchasing a child restraint be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle if it is the restraint wiil have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer sinstructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitationsfor a particular child restraint In addition tnere are many kinds ...

Page 33: ...y settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that s unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle is an infant restraintsystem designed to restrain or position a child on a conti...

Page 34: ...f the infant The h2 rnqss system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields 1 27 ...

Page 35: ...d restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle To help reduce the chance of injury the child also has to be secured within the restraint The vehicle s belt system secures the add on child restraint in the vehicle and the add on child restraint s harness system holds the child in place within the restraint One system the three point harness has straps that come down over each of the in...

Page 36: ...a replacement copy from the manufacturer The child restraint must be secured properly in the passenger seat If you want to secure a rear facing child restraint in the passenger s seat turn off the passenger s air bag See Air Bag OffSwitch on page 1 44and Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenaer Seat Position on page 7 34for more on this including important safetyinformation A child in a rear fa...

Page 37: ...chored don t use the restraint unless it is anchored properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored In the United States some child restraints also ...

Page 38: ...or a top strap is located behind the passengers s seat in the cargo area Anchorthe top strap to the bracket Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System Your vehicle has the LATCH system You ll find anchors A in the passenger seat To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system a label will be applied to the seatback at each anchor position The labels are ...

Page 39: ...ild restraint that has attaching points B at its base and a top tether anchor C or a rear facing child restraint that has attaching points B as shown here With this system use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle s safety belts to secure a child restraint 1 32 ...

Page 40: ...a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 2 3 4 5 Find the anchors in the passenger seat See Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 31 Put the child restraint on the seat Attach the anchor points on the child restraint to the anchors in the vehicle The child restraint instructions will show you how If the child restraint is forward facing attach the top strap ...

Page 41: ...ger air bag There s an air bag off switch in the glove box you can use to turn off the passenger s air bag when you want to secure a rear facing child restraint at the passenger s position See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1 44 for more on this including important safety information 1 34 ...

Page 42: ... off If a forward facing child restraintis suitable for your child always move the passenger seat as far back as it will go If the air bag readiness Jht ever comes on when you have turnedoff the air bag it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system The passenger s air bag could inflate even though the switchis off If this ever happens don t let anyone whom the national government ha...

Page 43: ... off See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1 44 If your child restraint is forward facing always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing it in this seat See Manual Seats on page 1 2or Power Seats on page 1 2 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instru...

Page 44: ...d the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint You may I find it helpful to use your knee to push dowrI UI I 11It CI lllU lG31I all I1 zs yuu 1 yi1 1 b I I I I b U Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure l l l L L _ htnn hn knit 1 37 ...

Page 45: ...son who will be sitting there is a member of a passenger air bag risk group See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1 43 If the passenger s ail ag is tur ff for a person who isn t in a risk group identifiedby the national government that person won t have the extra protection ofan air bag In a crash the air bag wouldn t be able to inflate and help protect the person sitting there Don t turn off the passeng...

Page 46: ...in moderate to severe frontaland near frontal crashes flNKrng things ir tside e e h i G k k g __ CAilTiBN Continued They aren t designed to inflate at 2 in rollover rear or low speed frontal crashes or in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have providedin the past Everyone in your vehicle shouldw...

Page 47: ... need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the parts of this manual called Older Children and Infants and Young Children instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light ...

Page 48: ...to that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air The passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side ...

Page 49: ...uickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near frontal impacts What Makes an Air Bag Inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator which inflates the air bag The inflator air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in th...

Page 50: ...ir bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver fromseeing or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyonein the vehicle should get outas soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicl...

Page 51: ...s safety belt usage at deployment The modulealso recordsspeed engine rpm brake and throttle data Let only qualifiedtechnicians work on your air bag systems Improperservice can meanthat an airbag system won t workproperly See your dealer for service Air Bag Off Switch Your vehicle has a switch in the glove box that you can use to turn off the passenger s air bag Notice If you damage the covering fo...

Page 52: ... according child to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child s condition K O rhe chiid s pirysi l I I I I K Z IL I lcvzaaat y t u I I 4 hrr Medical Condition A passenger has a medical condition which according to his or her physician causes the passenger air bag to pose a special risk for the passenger and e makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag in a...

Page 53: ...witch to the off position The AIR BAG OFF light on the center console switch panel will come on to let you know that the passenger s air bag is off The passenger s air bag will remain off until you turn it back on again and the AIR BAG OFF light will stay on to remind you that the air bag is off 1 46 ...

Page 54: ...t servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on Dage 7 10 For up to 10 seconds after the ignition keyis turned off and the batteryis disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag whenit inflates Avoid yellow wires wires wrapped with yellow tape or yell...

Page 55: ... any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash A crash can damage the restraint systemsin your vehicle A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it resulting in serious injury or ewen death in a crash To help make sure your restraint systems are wo...

Page 56: ...elt near the latch plate If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even it the belt wasn t being used at the time o f the collision If an air bag inflates you ll need to replace air bag system parts See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section 1 49...

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Page 58: ...Your Engine 2 21 Windows 2 14 Front Air Dam L I Y 1 Engine Coolant Heater Canada Only 2 23 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 24 Manual Transmission Operation 2 27 Parking Brake 2 30 Automatic Transmission 2 31 Automatic Transmission 2 33 Manual Transmission 2 34 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 34 Engine Exhaust 2 35 AutomaticTransmission 2 36 Shifting Into Park P Shifting Out of Park P Parking Yo...

Page 59: ...nce Net Cargo Cover Cupholder s 2 39 2 39 2 39 2 39 2 40 2 41 2 42 2 42 Roof Panel 2 43 Removing the Roof Panel 2 43 Storing the Roof Panel 2 46 Convertible Top 2 49 Lowering the Convertible Top 2 50 Raising the Convertible Top 2 53 Vehicle Personalization 2 55 Memory 2 55 Installing the Roof Panel 2 47 2 2 ...

Page 60: ...gni n key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children I 2 3 ...

Page 61: ...e your vehicle to get in So be sure you have spare keys If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle call Chevrolet Roadside Assistance See Roadside Assisfance Program on page 7 5for more information Remote Keyless Entry System Your vehicle has a Remote Keyless Entry RKE system that operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This ...

Page 62: ...nt is necessary See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry system Operation on page 2 5 Check to make sure that an electronic device such as Icellular phone or lap top computer is not causing interference If you re still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technicianfor service Remote Keyless Entry System Operation Your vehicle has a Remote Keyless Entry RKE system that allows yo...

Page 63: ...lock the doors the vehicle will not lock and a chime will sound to remind you that the key is in the ignition If the door lock is pressed again within five seconds the doors will lock and the keys can be locked in the vehicle This system can t guarantee that you will never be locked out of your vehicle Always remember to take your key with you Remote Alarm When you press the horn button on the rem...

Page 64: ...y warning messages on the Driver Information Center DIC by pressing the RESET button 3 Press the QPT nNS hlltton on the DIC several times until the blank page is displayed then press and hold the RESET button for two seconds 4 5 6 7 8 When the message FOB TRAINING is displayed press the RESET button once The message HOLD LK UNLK 1ST FOB will be displayed in the DIC Press and hold the lock and unlo...

Page 65: ...y Notice When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter 1 Insert a coin or similar object into the slot on the back of the transmitter and gently pry apart the front and back 2 Gently pull the battery out of the transmitter 3 Put the new battery in the transmitter positive side up Use a battery ty...

Page 66: ... down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening chance of being thrown 0i a o f the vehicle 0 Young children who get into unlocked 1 e Outsiderscaneasilyenterthroughan There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle To lock or unlock the door from the outside use your door key onthe drivers s side or the remote keyless entry transmitter If your theft deter...

Page 67: ...itch when a door is open and a key is in the ignition a chime will sound If the power door lock switch is pressed again within five seconds the doors will lock Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your key open your door and set the locks from inside or with the remote keyless entry transmitter Then get out and close the door 2 10 ...

Page 68: ...ill force outside air into your vehicle See Climate Controls instrument panei open inem aii ihe way 0 If you have air outlets on or under the See Engine Exhaust in the Index Notice If you put things in the hatchhrunk area be sure they won t break the glass when you close it Never slam the hatch trunk lid down You could break the glass or damage the defogger grid When you close the hatchhrunklid ma...

Page 69: ...the hatch trunk lid from inside your vehicle The remote keyless entry transmitter will also release the hatch trunk lid See Remote Keyless Entry System on page 2 4 If your vehicle is equipped with a hatch and you have lost battery power use the manual release cables to open the hatch To access the cables remove the two access panels located in the rear of the trunk area There is one cable located ...

Page 70: ... and trunk release handle and you have lost battery power use the trunk release handle to open the trunk Emergency Trunk Release Handle Convertible Only Notice The emergency trunk release handle is not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items inthe trunk Improper use o f the emergency trunk reiease handle could damage it There is a glow in the dark em...

Page 71: ...the windows closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 14 ...

Page 72: ...ssoryPower RAP under completely simply tap the switch again Ignition Positions on page 2 20 You can also open the window any amount by pressing To close the window press and hold the up arrow Express Down Window and releasing the switch Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them to the side Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors Pull down the sun visor and lift the c...

Page 73: ...eyless entry 0 Open the door The SECURITY light should flash Lock the doorwith the power door lock switch The SECURITY light will stop flashing and stayon Close the door The security light should go off Now if a door or the hatchhrunk lid is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter the alarm will go off Your horn will sound for two minutes then it will go off to save battery ...

Page 74: ...arm it Unlockthedriver sdoor with your key Put the key in the ignition 0 Pressthe unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter PASS Key I Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS Key Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key is a passive theft deterrent system it works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition PASS Key uses a resistor pellet in the ig...

Page 75: ...rst ignition key may be faulty See your dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS Key If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet you will see no SECURITY light You don t have to wait three minutes beforetrying the proper key If the resistor pellet is damaged or missing the starter won t work Use the other ignition key and see your dealer or a locksmith who can...

Page 76: ...th new linings can mean prematurewear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in Jel n n Aw a nll m e ma h v g f r n lininnc YUlUGlllIG G V G l Y L I I I y v u b J v I L a Front Air Dam Your vehicle is equipped with a front air dam which has minimal ground clearance for aerodynamics For this reason the air dam has a spring loaded hinge provided and it will retract with road contact Under norm...

Page 77: ...gine off while the vehicle is moving turnthe key toACC Notice If your key seems stuck in OFF and you can t turn it be sure you are using the correct key if so is it all the way in Turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service ON This is the position towhich the switch returns after you star...

Page 78: ...K P if your vehicie is moving if you do YOU coUid d a a g e the transmission Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine Your vehicle won t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down that s a safety feature 1 With your foot off the accelerato...

Page 79: ...s Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly Starter Interlock Feature For your convenience and to avoid damage to your starter your vehicle is equipped with a starter interlock feature This feature will not allow you to crank the engine while the vehicle is already running Racing or Other Competitive Driving See your Warranty Book...

Page 80: ...rap the electrical cord The electrical cord is attached to the generator bracket assembly between the generator and the windshield washer fluid tank With the headlamps closed route the cord in the opening between the headlamp door and the fender panel on the driver s side of the vehicle Do not pinch the cord when closing the hood 3 P git into a normal grounded 1I P J o l tAC outlet Plugging the co...

Page 81: ...n the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area There are several different positionsfor your shift lever PARK P This position locks your rear wheels It s the best position to use whe...

Page 82: ... PARK P when the ignition key is in ON If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish If you do not apply the brake after 15 seconds once the ignition is turned on you will receive a P...

Page 83: ... might choose THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a When driving on hilly windingroads 0 When going down asteephill SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on If you manually select SECOND 2 when you start the vehicle...

Page 84: ...ch pedal and shift into FIRST 1 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal You can shift into FIRST 1 when you re going less than 40 mph 64 km h If you come to a complete stop and it s hard to shift into FIRST 1 put the shift lever in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch Press the clutch pedal back down Then shift into FIRST 1 SECOND 2 Press the clutch pedal as you let u...

Page 85: ...ehicle is rolling at less than 3 mph 5 km h You will be locked out if you try to shift into REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving faster than 3 mph 5 km h If you have turned your ignition off and wish to park your vehicle in REVERSE R you will have to move the shift lever quickly to the right and immediately forward into gear Shift Speeds V nual Trans s C YOU s a gear when you downshift YOU could...

Page 86: ...You must complete the shift into FOURTH 4 to turn off this feature This helps you get the best possible fuel economy After shifting to FOURTH 4 you may downshift to a lower gear if you prefer Notice Do not try to force the shift lever into SECOND 2 or THIRD 3 when the1 TO 4 SHIFT light comes on Do not try to re engage FIRST 1 after starting to shift into FOURTH 4 You will damage your transmission ...

Page 87: ...IRD 3 and FOURTH 4 This spring helps you know which gear you are in when you are shifting Be careful when shifting from FIRST 1 to SECOND 2 or downshifting from SIXTH 6 to FIFTH 5 The spring will try to pull the gearshift lever toward FOURTH 4 and THIRD 3 Make sure you move the lever into SECOND 2 or FIFTH 5 If you let the gearshift lever move in the direction of the pulling you may end up shiftin...

Page 88: ... the brake warning light is not on before driving Shifting IntoPark P I a atic T nsmissior It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even wheri you re on fairly level...

Page 89: ... if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it Aft...

Page 90: ...r vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Automatic Transmission Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in ON See Automatic Transmission O...

Page 91: ...ssible Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transmission Before you get out of your vehicle move the shift lever into REVERSE R and firmly apply the parking brake Once the shift lever has been placed into REVERSE R with the clutch pedal pressed in you can turn the ignition key to OFF remove the key and release the clutch Parking Over ThingsThat Burn Things atcan burn could touch hot exhaust parts under you...

Page 92: ...cle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision different CAUTION Continued 0 Your vehicle was daI ged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris 0 Repairs weren t done correctly 0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaustis coming into your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows downto Have your vehicle fixed i...

Page 93: ...ome in easily NEVER park in a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving in the Index I It canbedangeroustoget c ofyourhide if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move sudd...

Page 94: ...e delay feature prevents rapid changingfrom the dayto night positions while driving under lights and through traffic The mirror includes two map lamps and an automatic dimming function There is also an interior console flood lamp located underneath the rearview mirror which remains on at all times 1 0 On Off The automatic dimming feature is turned on or off by pressing this button located on the l...

Page 95: ...rror If your vehicle has this feature the driver s side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you This feature is controlled by the on and off setting on the inside mirror See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page2 37 Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat A convex mirror...

Page 96: ...your thumb on the left side of the lid and push down Raise the right side Nifh yn VU1 nPJ USA Gnm v I LJC 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 side You can use the key to lock and unlock the console Don t leave the key in the lock or it could be damaged when the driver sits down The fuel filler door release button a...

Page 97: ...ssenger s side is held in place by one Be sure that the driver s side floor mat is properly placed on the floor so that it does not block the movement of the accelerator pedal How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mats To remove the floor mats pull up on the rear of the mat to disconnect from the locator hooks To reinstall the floor mats line up the openings in the floor mat over the locator hooks a...

Page 98: ...nt lids If you have a Z06 your vehicle s three storage compartments will not have lids Coupe shown Convertible and 206 similar To access a storage compartment pull up on the compartment lid I I I _ x I I 7 I IdlL I 1 U IeledS 5 LI IC IIU n c l I I W V C LI I C L U I ayG When replacing a storage compartment lid make sure the latch is in the correct location so the latch locks securely into place 2 ...

Page 99: ... can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops The convenience net is not for larger heavier loads YOU can unhook the net and place it in one of the rear storage compartments when you are not using it On coupe models only a vinyl storage bag has also been provided Cargo Cover If your vehicle has this feature the security shade can provide hidden storage in the r...

Page 100: ...ion into PARK P Shift a manual transmission into REVERSE R 2 Turn the ignition key to OFF Lower both sun visors and turn them toward the door glass 3 Open the rear hatch and remove anyitems that may interfere with proper storage of the roof panel Until you are sure you can remove the panel alone have someone help you Notice To avoid damage to the roof panel paint and weatherstripping do not drop o...

Page 101: ...the roof panel near each door A and one rear latch B 6 To unlock the front of the roof panel pull down each of the front handles Graspthe handles with your fingers and pull each toward you Complete a 180 turn toward the center of the vehicle Then push up on each of the handles 2 44 ...

Page 102: ...es return the sun visors to 9 Stand on one side of the vehicle and if necessary have your helper stand on the other side Together carefully lift the front edge of the panel up and forward and out of the vehicle opening 10 When the panel is loosened from the vehicle one person should grasp the root panel as ciose to the center of the vehicle as possible and lift away the panel 2 45 ...

Page 103: ... rest it on its edges Place the roof panel in the egg shaped stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle 1 Turn the roof panel so that the rear edge of the panel is facing the storage area The locating pins at the rear of the panel should point toward the egg shaped stowage receivers on the floor of the center compartment 2 Push the panel forward until the pins bottom out in the receivers...

Page 104: ...red After installing the roof panel always check that it is firmly attached by pushing up on the underside of the panel Check now and then to be sure the roof panel is firmly in place 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 the egg shaped stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle 1 Check to be sure t...

Page 105: ...her than one Place the roof panel over the vehicle 5 6 7 8 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 panel weatherstrip with the receivingcup in the body weatherstrip B Gently lower the front edgeof the roof panel to the front of the body opening C Turn the front handles toward the side doors to the cl...

Page 106: ...to the vehicle The top fabric can be damaged by top cleaning brushes For care and cleaning of the convertible top see Cleaning Your Convertible Top under Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page5 78 When lowering and raising the convertible top you will use the following A Front Edge of the Convertible Top B Rear Edge o f the Convertible Top C Storaqe Compartment Lid 2 49 ...

Page 107: ...mission into REVERSE R 2 Turn the ignition key to OFF Lower both sun visors and turn them toward the door glass Notice Before lowering the convertible top into the storage area be sure there are no objects in the way of the folded stored top The weight of a stored top on items in the storage area may cause the convertible top back glass to break 3 Unlock the front of the convertibletop by lowering...

Page 108: ... press the storage compartment release button located on the underside of the storage compartment lid C behind the driver s seat Then raise the storage compartment lid C While attempting to raise the lid if the lid does not release and you hear three chimes check to make sure the trunk lid is closed Also the lid will not release if the alarm is turned on or the trunk lid is open After pressing the...

Page 109: ... occur The cable is located underneath the carpeting behind the driver s and passenger s seats in the center of the vehicle When using the manual release you must first open the doors to prevent damage to the seals To access the cable lift and pull back the carpeting Then pull the cable to release the storage compartment lid if needed 6 Push forward on the front edge A of the convertible top to al...

Page 110: ...apply one even push on the center of the front edge A of the convertible top to assure that the top is fully retracted 9 Close the storage compartment lid C by closing with a swift firm motion 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 Lift the storage compartment lid C After pressing the release ...

Page 111: ...ont edge A 5 Close the storage compartment lid C by closing with a swift firm motion 6 Lower the rear edge B of the convertible top by first slightly pushing the front edge A of the convertible top forward 7 Push the front edge A of the convertibletop down from the outside o f the vehicle or pullthe front edge A of the convertibletop down from the center pull down handle locatedin the insideof the...

Page 112: ...earview mirror positions telescopic steering column if equipped radio presets tone volume playback mode AMIFM tape or CD last displayed station compact disc position and tape direction and the last ciimate controi setting Adjust your settings for the driver s seat position outside rearview mirror positions and telescopic steering wheel if equipped Press and hold a MEMORY button The light above the...

Page 113: ...h As the memory settings are recalled the light above the button will flash until the correct settings are achieved then glow for five seconds when complete A memory recall can be stopped by pressing any memory seat mirror or steering column position button Drivers 1 2 and 3 correspondto the order in which your remote keyless entry transmitterswere programmed See Remote Keyless Entry System on pag...

Page 114: ...ning Light 3 36 Climate Contrsis 3 22 Anti LockBrakeSystem Traction Control System TCS Warning Light 3 36 Active Handling System Light 3 37 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 38 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 38 Engine Oil Pressure Gage 3 41 Security Light 3 42 Check Gages Warning Light 3 42 Fuel Gage 3 42 Driver Information Center DIC 3 44 DIC Controls and Displays 3 45 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 5...

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Page 116: ...limate Controls L FogLamp Button M RemoteHatchRelease Button Coupe orRemote Instrument Cluster TrunkReleaseButton Convertible ZOG N 0 P Q R S T U v w X Y Z I Ignition Switch Shift Lever Automatic Shown Active Handling Button Accessory Power Outlet Located in the Center Console Selective Ride Control Switch Air Bag Off Light Instrument Panel Cupholder Remote Fuel Door Release Button Located in the ...

Page 117: ...io system Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in the ignition Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at t...

Page 118: ...he wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place Telescopic Steering Column If your vehicle has thisfeature the telescopic steering column will allow you to adjust the distance the steering wheel is from the instrument panel The telescopic steering column switch is located on the right side of the steering column To operate the telescopic steering column push the...

Page 119: ...e way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically 1 An arrowontheinstrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it If you signal a turn or a lane change ...

Page 120: ...adlamps from high to low pull the lever rearward Flash to Pass To use the flash to pass feature momentarily pull the turn signal lever toward you The high beam indicator will flash to indicate to the other driver that you intend to pass If the low beam headlamps are off and you have the optional fog lamps on the fog lamps will flash Windshield Wipers Headlamps on Reminder Ifyou turn the ignition o...

Page 121: ...y wiping at high speed MIST Move the lever all the way down to MIST for a single wiping cycle Hold it there until the windshield wipers start then let go The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe If you want more wipes hold the band on MIST longer Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers If this occurs a circuit breaker will stop the wipers until the motor cools So be sure to clear any ice a...

Page 122: ...e while cruise control is engaged The Driver InformationCenter DiCj will dispiay the cruise set speed in a digital number For example the DIC will say CRUISE SET 60 mph 97 km h The cruise Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise C Q I Q C can be dangerous an slippery roads On such roa...

Page 123: ...set it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch to R A Resume Accelerate briefly The Driver Information Center DIC will display the cruise set speed You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed The sp...

Page 124: ...et earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cr...

Page 125: ...this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following Taillamps Parking Lamps SidemarkerLamps z o Headlamps Turning the switch to this position turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps Headlamps 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 If you turn the headlamps on ...

Page 126: ...RL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can beespecially helpful in the shon periods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The DRL system will make the front turn signal lamps come on when the following conditions are met The ignition is on the exterior lamp switch is off and 0 the parking brake...

Page 127: ...Twilight Sentinel on or off except for vehicles firstsold in Canada See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 44 to turn this feature on or off When Twilight Sentinel is turned on you will see the following happen When it s dark enough outside the front turn signal lamps DRL will go off and the headlamps and parking lamps will come on The other lamps that come on with headlamps will also come on...

Page 128: ...ee Driver Information Center IC on page3 44 to select the delay time that you want You can also select no delay time If you turn off the ignition with the exterior lamp switch in the parking lamp or headlamp position the Twilight Sentinel delaywill not occur The lamps will turn off as soon as the switch is turned off As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need ...

Page 129: ...htness knob all the way clockwise ExiVEntry Lighting With entry lighting the interior lamps will come on when entering the vehicle The interior lamps will come on for about 20 seconds when the key isturned to OFF or a door is ajar You can turn exit and entry lighting off by quickly turning the headlamps on and off or by quickly turning the courtesy lamps on and off Reading Lamps Your inside rearvi...

Page 130: ...c w c a u a L c v nb rp c n m u I YY am rnwaw E If your vehicle is equipped with the Head Up Display HUD you can see some of the driver information that appears on your instrument panel cluster The information may be displayed in English or metric units and appears as an image focused out toward the front of your vehicle The HUD consists of the following information Speedometer Turn Signal Indicat...

Page 131: ...PAGE button only when a gage is displayed The gages shown are the following Oil Pressure Coolant Temperature Fuel Level The selections that you choose will remain in the HUD display until they are changed Be sure to continue scanning your displays controls and driving environment just as you would in a vehicle without HUD If you never look at your instrument panel cluster you may not see something...

Page 132: ...u are entering a dark area and may begin to dim It is possible for sunlight to enter the HUD causing all of the graphics to light up The display will return to normal when the sunlight is no longer entering the HUD 2 Adjust the seat to a comfortable driving position If you change your seat position later you may have to re adjust your HUD 3 Press the top nr hnttnm nf the DISPI AY switch to center ...

Page 133: ... windshield replaced be sure to get one that is designed for HUD or your HUD image may look blurred and out of focus Accessory Power Outlets The accessory power outlet can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio The accessory power outlet is located inside the center console storage compartment on the forward left side To use the outlet remove the tethered cap ...

Page 134: ... the shift lever To use the ashtray lift up on the bottom of the door Notice Don t put papers or other flammable items into your ashtrays Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignitethem causing a damaging fire Loose objects such as paper clips can lodge behind and beneath the ashtray lid and prevent movement of the lid You should avoid putting small loose objects near the ashtray To use...

Page 135: ...ry for approximately five seconds then it will show the outside temperature The digital display will show readings in Fahrenheit or Celsius by pressing the E M English metric button on the Driver Information Center DIC Automatic Operation AUTO Automatic Press the AUTO button to place the entire system in the automatic mode When automatic operation is active the system will automatically control th...

Page 136: ...the floor but may change modes automatically as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting The length of time needed for warm up will depend on the outside temperature and the length of time that has elapsed since your vehlc e was as driven 3 Wait for the system to regulate This may take from 10 to 30 minutes Then adjust the temperature if necessary Do not cover the solar sens...

Page 137: ...bars will be shown To increase the fan speed so that more air flows into the vehicle press the up arrow on the fan switch To decrease the fan speed and airflow press the down arrow The AUTO button must be pressed to return to the automatic fan control 113 OutsideAir Pressthis button toturnthe outside air mode on or off When this modeison outside air will circulate throughout your vehicle When the ...

Page 138: ...perature on the driver s and passenger s side of the vehicle Turn the knobclockwise or counterciockwise to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle Whenever youturn this knob the temperature will be displayed for approximately five seconds along with the current fan speed and air delivery mode The PASSENGER knob changes the temperature on the passenger s side of the vehicl...

Page 139: ...l Sensors The solar sensor on your vehicle monitors the solar radiation and uses the information to maintain the selected temperature when operating in AUTO mode by initiating needed adjustments to the temperature the fan speed and the air delivery system The system may also supply cooler air to the sideof the vehicle facing the sun The recirculationmode will also be activated as necessary Do not ...

Page 140: ... on the button will come on and thedigital display will show the defrost mode symbol and fan speed when the front defrost mode is being used In this mode the system will automatically turn off the recirculation and run the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing An indicator light in the A C button will come on to let you know that the air conditioning co...

Page 141: ...the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid Outlet Adjustment Use the tab located on the air outlets to change the direction of the airflow Operation Tips Clear away any ice snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the ...

Page 142: ...you know they re working If you are familiar with this section youshould not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages sho...

Page 143: ...nce how the vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you have left and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically The instrument panel cluster indicator warning lights gages and DIC messages are explained on the following pages United States shown Canada similar 3 30 ...

Page 144: ...the new odometer will be set to the original miles kilometers of the old odometer See your dealer if the odometer must be replaced in your vehicle Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute rpm Fuel will shut off at about 6200 rpm 6500 rpm for Z06 If you continue to drive your vehicle at the fuel shut off rpm you could damage your engine Be sure to o...

Page 145: ...vehicle serviced right away If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the air bag system may not be working properly The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury to yourself or others have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicl...

Page 146: ...on won t have the extra protectionof an air b a g h a crash the air bag wouldn t be ableto inflate and help protect the person sitting there Don t turn off the passenger s air bag unless the person sitting there is in a risk group See Air Bag Off Switch in the Index for more on this including important safety information 3 33 ...

Page 147: ... your vehicle serviced See Air Bag Off Switch in the Index When the key is in ON with the engine not running the voltmeter shows the voltage output of your battery When the engine is running it shows the voltage output of the charging system The reading will change as the rate of charge changes with engine speed for example but if the voltmeter reads at 9 volts or below your instrumentpanel cluste...

Page 148: ... page 2 30 to see if it is set If the parking brake is not set have your brake system inspected right away If the light comes on while you are driving and you have a LOW BRAKE FLUID message showing on the DIC pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehic...

Page 149: ...e 3 35 Also see Service ABS under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 51 The anti lock brake system warning light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON This is normal If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Traction Control System TCS Warning Light This light should come on briefly as you start the engine Ifthe light...

Page 150: ...rolling the vehicle You should have the system serviced as soon as possible nuJua1yuul UI I V l l ly CILLUIUII lyly A A L AA Amm mmnw 4 mml When the system is working you will see the ACTIVE HANDLING message displayed in the DIC You may also feel or hear the system working This is normal If the driver turns off the Active Handling System by pressing the button on the console the Active Handling Sy...

Page 151: ...f the fuel ignition and emission CHECK control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics SecondGeneration and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system ...

Page 152: ...cle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the Light Is The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle 0 Reducing vehicle speed 0 Avoiding hard accelerations 0 Avoiding steep uphill grades If the light stops flashing and remains on steady see If the Light I s On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the ve...

Page 153: ...test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspectthe emission control equipment on your vehicle Failureto pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to kno...

Page 154: ...u that the engine is low on oil or that you might have some other oil problem See Engine Oil on page 5 13 days 1 1 GUUIU I C I U c 1 3 IUVV aa u pa 4u n r a al1u aull uc I 1 1 _ _ _ _ I_ _ 1 _ _ Tr I A n I i I L ll L The engine oil pressure can also be displayed using the GAGES button on the Driver InformationCenter DIC See Driver Information Center DIC on page3 44 Don t keep driving if the oil pr...

Page 155: ...es on and stays on while you are driving check your gages to see if they are in the warning areas This light can come on for the following reasons 0 Low Oil Pressure 0 High Coolant Temperature High orLow Battery Voltage 0 Low Fuel Level Fuel Gage m Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on When the needle approaches the red zone RESERVE FUEL will appear on ...

Page 156: ...le cornering braking or speeding up The gage may not indicate E empty when the ignition is turned off The gage reading may change slightly within the first several minutes after starting the vehicle You can use the Driver Information Center DIC to display more detailed fuel information Each time you press FUEL one of the following will appear in the Driver Information Center DIC e AVERAGE The fuel...

Page 157: ...ant temperature automatic transmission fluid temperature battery voltage and fronurear tire pressures 3 TRIP Use this button to display your total and trip miles the elapsed time function your average speed and the engine oil life 4 OPTIONS This button allows you to choose personal options that are available on your vehicle depending on the options your vehicle is equipped with such as security do...

Page 158: ...nformation Center DIC display by pressing the DIC buttons I F The FUEL button displays average fuel economy and instantaneous fuel economy calculated for your specific driving conditions and range r IAVERAGE 27 0 MPG I 2 I I INST 20 4 MPG 1 I 1 I IRANGE 220 MI 1 Press the FUEL button to display average fuel economy such as 0 AVERAGE 20 1 MPGor AVERAGE 5 3 UIOO km TL 1 1 I _____ n n nA n p r I n r ...

Page 159: ...ta used to determine fuel range is an average of recent driving conditions As your driving conditions change this data is gradually updated Resetting the fuel range causes the fuel economy data to be updated immediately Press RESET to reset the fuel range 2 GAGES The GAGES button allows you to scroll through the functions listed below when you press it 1 7 OIL PRESSURE 40 PSI1 I ICOOLANT TEMP 1 2 ...

Page 160: ... BATTERYVOLTS13 5 Press the GAGE button again to display the tire j s s u T t U T e f r U i i ires jencep 77Gj su p 0 FRONTL34R33PSIor 0 FRONTL234R228kPa Press the GAGE button again to display the tire pressure for the rear tires except Z06 such as 0 REAR L34 R33 PSI or REARL234R228kPa Tire pressure is not available until the vehicle has reached a speed of 15 mph 24 km h or more 3 TRIP The TRIP bu...

Page 161: ...utton for two seconds then release The miles or kilometers since the last ignition cycle will be set into the trip odometer Elapsed Time Press the TRIP button until ELAP TIME is displayed such as ELAP TIME OO OO OO OO When the ignition is in ON the Driver Information Center DIC can be used as a stopwatch The display can show hours minutes seconds and hundredths of a second The elapsed time indicat...

Page 162: ... change your oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions When the remaining oil life is low the system will alert you with the message CHANGE OIL SOON When the oil life is down to zero you will receive the message CHANGE OIL NOW Remember you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after each oil change It will not reset itself Also be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any ti...

Page 163: ...ed under the OPTIONS button Twilight Optional in United States Standard in Canada Press the OPTIONS button until TWILIGHT OFF appears on the display then use the RESET buttonto page through the following selections TWILIGHT ON TWILIGHT OFF If you choose TWILIGHT ON press the OPTIONS button again to display DELAY TIME 1 2 in the DIC Use the OPTIONS button to switch between delay time 1 and 2 You ca...

Page 164: ... v a uunI 3 L I I C IIUIII vvlll sound and the interior and exterior lamps will flash during an alarm Approach Lights Press the OPTIONS button until APPROACH LIGHTS appears on the display then use the RESET button to page through the following choices 0 APPROACHLIGHTS ON APPROACHLIGHTS OFF If you choose APPROACH LIGHTS ON the fog lamps front turn signal rear back up and courtesy lamps will come on...

Page 165: ...e OPTIONS button until SEAT EASY ENTRY appears on the display then use the RESET button to page through the following choices SEAT EASYENTRY ON SEAT EASYENTRY OFF If you choose SEAT EASY ENTRY ON when you turn the ignition off and remove the key the seat will automatically move back and the telescopic steering wheel if equipped will return to its full forward position for an easy exit or an easy e...

Page 166: ...pressures while the vehicle speed is greater than 15 mph 24 km h you may need to have your sensor ID codes learned by the vehicle See your dealer nn nrp hnnin l i n cand tho tirn nraccllrn roadinnc ab IOU uvy I V VI n u I I Y r e 2 IC Warnings and Messages The following messages and warnings may appear in the DIC display The DIC display area is located in the instrument panel cluster below the spe...

Page 167: ...Active Handling System console button briefly the driver can turn the Traction Control and Active Handling Systems off The message TRAC ACT HNDLG OFF will be displayed in the DIC the instrument panel cluster light will be on and a chime will sound You can acknowledge this message by pressing the RESET button The anti lock brake systems remains on with the Traction Control and Active Handling Syste...

Page 168: ... to operate your vehicle without removingthe key for i 0 seconds the vehicle s fuel system will shut off when you reach 1 5 mph 2 4 km h If the message stays on after removing the key and waiting 10 seconds have your vehicle taken to an authorized dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair LOW OIL PRESSURE You will hear four chimes and the CHECK GAGES telltale will come on when this messa...

Page 169: ... the DIC there may be an electrical or another system problem with your vehicle Have your vehicle checked by your dealer if this message keeps appearing CHARGE SYSTEM FAULT Press RESET to acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display The message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes You will hear two chimes when this message is displayed If this...

Page 170: ...Ride Controi system if a fauit is present in the Selective Ride Control system which causes the shocks to be in their full soft condition the SERVICE RIDE CONTROL SHOCKS INOPERATIVE and MAXIMUM SPEED 80 MPH 129 km h will display together You will never get a SHOCKS INOPERATIVE and MAXIMUM SPEED 80 MPH 129 km h message without a SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message SHOCKS INOPERATIVE You will hear four chi...

Page 171: ...oolant temperature and engine oil level If your engine is too hot see Engine Overheating on page 5 26 3 58 Your vehicle may need service so see your dealer You can monitor the oil temperature with the GAGES button on the DIC HIGH TRANS TEMP Automatic Transmission Only You will hear four chimes when this message is displayed To acknowledge this warning press the RESET button After you press the RES...

Page 172: ...e at a time To read other messages that may have been sent at the same time press RESET if a tire pressure message appears on the DIC stop as soon as you can Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on your Tire Loading I L nral v e m LW L I I G L W V V I IIIL I I ILUUUI IL 14 n 1 n 1 A I AI I n n l TIT T T CCCI Information Label See Extended Mobility Tires Except Z06 on page 5 54 an...

Page 173: ...splayed To acknowledge the warning press RESET After you press RESET a message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes This message indicatesthat the pressure in one of your tires is higher than 42 psi 290 kPa Next to the HIGH TIRE PRESSURE message you can see either LF left front LR left rear RF right front or RR right rear to indicate to you which tire is higher than 42 psi 2...

Page 174: ...age 5 13 CRUISE DISENGAGED See Cruise Control under Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page 3 6 CRUISE SET MPH km h See Cruise Control under Turn SignakM unction Lever on page 3 6 0 DOOR AJAR 0 ENGINEPROTECTIONREDUCEENGINERPM HATCHAJAR Coupe 0 HIGH VOLTAGE See Voltmeter Gage on page 3 34 See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 5 37 0 LOWBRAKEFLUID 0 LOW FUEL See Fuel Gage on page 3 42 0 LOW VOLTAGE S...

Page 175: ...ederal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units Your audio system has been designedto operate easily and to give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering thatwent into it Your vehi...

Page 176: ...lows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive If you don t want to use SCV turn the control all the way down Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FMI and FM2 The display will show your selection...

Page 177: ... Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons The sound will mute When it returns release the pushbutton Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return and the AUTO TONE equalization that you selected will also be automatically selected for that pushbutton Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone BassKreble BASS To adjust the bass press this knob lig...

Page 178: ... of the tape is playing 1 heze fer E tsgn s i serted he E t q e IC ICtI IP the If you hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound it may not be in squarely Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over The player is able to detect a tight or broken tape and will eject the tape The radio will go back to playing the last station selected The player automatically senses the cassette for metal or CrO 2 ...

Page 179: ...e is active If your system is equipped with a remote playback device pressing this button a second time will allow the remote device to play EJECT Pressthis buttonto remove the tape The radio will play EJECT maybe used with the ignition or radio off Cassettes may beloadedwith theradiooff if this button is pressedfirst If you leave a cassettetape in the playerwhile listeningto the radio it may beco...

Page 180: ...ume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive If you don t want to use SCV turn the control all the way down Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display will show your selection TUNE Press this ...

Page 181: ...will mute When it returns release the pushbutton Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton the station you set will return and the AUTO TONE equalization that you selected will also be automatically selected for that pushbutton 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone Bass Treble BASS To adjust the bass press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knobto increaseor to decrease b...

Page 182: ...er will continue moving backthrough the disc 2 RDM Random Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random order rather than sequential order RANDOM will appear on the display Press this pushbutton again to turn off random play Random is reset to off when the disc is ejected 3 NEXT Press this pushbutton to go to the next track If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once the player wil...

Page 183: ... the display and or the disc comes out it could be for one of the following reasons You re driving on a very rough road When the road 0 It s very hot When the temperature returns to becomes smoother the disc should play normal the disc should play 3 70 The disc is dirty scratched wet or upside down It is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again Press RECALL If the CD is not to make ERR go...

Page 184: ...op placing a disc on the tray label side not play and an error will occur Gently push the tray back into the magazine slot Repeat this procedure for loading up to 12 discs in the magazine dc z f ycz 2 disc la5e si El fhe kc i l l Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine slide open the door of the compact disc CD changer Push the magazine into the changer in the direction o f the arrow marked...

Page 185: ...ing CD will appear in the bottom left corner and a disc and track number will be displayed The disc numbers are listed on the front of the magazine All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio pushbuttons except for ejectingthe magazine Operating the Trunk Mounted CD Changer with the AM FM Radio with Cassette If an error appears on the display see Compact Disc Messages later in this section...

Page 186: ...appear on the display Press this button again to turn off random play AM FM Press this button to listen to the radio when playing a cassette tape or a compact disc TAPE AUX Auxiliary Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio You can also press this button to switch between playing a tape in the cassette tape player and playing a CD in the trunk mounted CD changer if both are loade...

Page 187: ...e NEXT pushbutton AM FM Press this button to listen to the radio when playing a compact disc CD AUX Auxiliary Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio You can also press this button to switch between playing a CD in the compact disc player and playing a CD in the trunk mounted CD changer if both are loaded Compact Disc Messages If an error occurs while trying to play a CD in the ...

Page 188: ...s before starting the procedure any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4 ii you aiiuw I u r t iiklhii 75 seC i ds U SE K E E Z 1 Write down any three or four digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle 2 Turn the ignition on 3 Turn the radio off 4 Press the 1 and 4 pushbuttons at the same time Hold the...

Page 189: ...r forget your code contact your dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Turnthe ignition on 2 Turnthe radio off 3 Press the 1 and 4 pushbuttonsat the same time Hold them down until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your co...

Page 190: ...e heat If they aren t they maynot operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use Your radio may display CLN to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer If this message appears on the display your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes...

Page 191: ...reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced Care of Your CDs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust Ifthe sur...

Page 192: ...amage it Notice Before entering an automatic car wash turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down This will prevent the mast from possible damage If the antenna does notgo down when you turn the radiooff it may be damaged or need to be cleaned In eithercase lower the antenna by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged you can replace it S...

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Page 194: ...ng 4 15 Loss of Control 4 17 Driving at Night 4 18 Control of a Vehicle 4 5 Traction Control System TCS 4 9 Driving in Rain and on WetRoads 4 19 City Driving 4 22 Freeway Driving 4 23 Highway Hypnosis 4 25 Winter Driving 4 27 Ice or Snow 4 32 Towing 4 33 Towing Your Vehicle 4 33 Loading Your Vehicle 4 33 Towing a Trailer 4 35 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 24 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 25 IfYouAre...

Page 195: ...the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for somethingon the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision with resulting injury Ask a passengerto help do things like this or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself These simple defensive driving techniques...

Page 196: ...drinking depends upon four things 0 Theamountofalcoholconsumed The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking consume the alcohol 0 The lenath of time it has taken the drinker to According to the American Medical Association a 180 Ib 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The pe...

Page 197: ...t BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 times gr...

Page 198: ...signate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have io a0 ineir work ai ine piaces wilere ii e iifes rr eei the road Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easy to ask more o f those control systems than the tires and road can provi...

Page 199: ...ether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy accelerationfollowed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic Thisis a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes wil...

Page 200: ... brake pedal moves a little This is normal r If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light on page3 36 Let s say the road is wet and you re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam happens with ABS VI I LI t U I Q K QI IU LVI ILII IUG UIQRII y mat a VVI la1 11 I_ I I 1 I l I I I I I 9 I L A ...

Page 201: ... always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you won t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You may hear a motor or clicking noise and fe...

Page 202: ...f your vehicle is in cruise control when the TCS system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may re engage the cruise control See Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever on nane 3 6 I a D i The SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message and the TCS warning light will come on to let you know if there s a problem with your T...

Page 203: ...owledge this message by pressingthe RESET button TheActive Handling System performance is affected untilthe message WARM UP COMPLETE is displayedin the DIC The ACT HNDLG WARMING UP message may be displayed in the DIC after exceeding 12 mph 20 km h for 30 seconds The Active Handling System is off until the WARM UP COMPLETE message is displayed The ACTIVE HANDLING message will come on when the syste...

Page 204: ...mpetitive Driving mode allows the driver to have full control of the rear wheels while the Active Handling System helps steer the vehicle by selective brake application The instrument cluster light will not be on The Traction Control System will not be operating Adjust your driving accordingly When you press the ACTIVE HANDLING button again or turn the ignition to ACC the Active Handling and Tract...

Page 205: ...nd highway driving This setting provides a smooth soft ride SPORT Use where road conditions or personal preference demand more control This setting provides more feel or response to the road conditions You can select a setting at any time Based on road conditions steering wheel angle and your vehicle speed the system automatically adjusts to provide the best ride and handling Select a new setting ...

Page 206: ...traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudde...

Page 207: ...ese First apply your brakes See Braking on page 4 6 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees ver...

Page 208: ...r on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender ...

Page 209: ...e you would lose by dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity If other vehicles are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check ...

Page 210: ...void only the acceleration skid If your TCS system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of cour...

Page 211: ...ds Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watchforanimals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differencesincrease A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in thedaytime can also affect your n...

Page 212: ...peatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driving in ...

Page 213: ...hen they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddlesor even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause acc s 3y wo work as well in a quick st...

Page 214: ...ive io0 quickiy ihrougir deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbodyof your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standingwater drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water forces If you tryto drive through flowing water as you might at a low w...

Page 215: ...ity map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross countrytrip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move c...

Page 216: ...e a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blendwith the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your sp...

Page 217: ...urney Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check b...

Page 218: ...ess than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortablycool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and instrumentsfrequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or ...

Page 219: ...r brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes ona steep downhill slope Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then...

Page 220: ...uld be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident Winter Driving e You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action Here are some tips for winter driving Have your vehicle in good shape for winter You may want to put winter emerg...

Page 221: ...ns include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving On Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between yourtires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less tr...

Page 222: ...vate See Traction Control system TCS on page 4 9 and Active Handlingsystem on page 4 10 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 lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Braking on page 4 6 Allowgreater following distance on any slippery road 9 Watch for slipp...

Page 223: ...n help and keep yourself and your passengers safe 0 Turnon your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep war...

Page 224: ...s you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the wind...

Page 225: ...u can destroy your transmission For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 64 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels You should turn your TCS System off See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 9 Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning ...

Page 226: ...and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with any of its wheels on the ground If your vehicle must be rowed see Towing Your venicie eariier in inis seciiorl Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver s door tells you the proper size speed rating and rec...

Page 227: ...Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carry more than 100 Ibs 45 kg in your rear area Do not your vehicle an 2avier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehiclecan break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overl...

Page 228: ... they ll keeF ling trailer Thingsyouputinsideurvehiclecanstrike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the reararea o f your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly 3 Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are abovethe tops o f the seats 0 Don t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle 0 When you carry something i...

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Page 230: ...smission Fluid 5 20 Hydraulic Clutch 5 22 Engine Coolant 5 23 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 26 Checking Things Under Engine Overheating 5 26 Cooling System 5 29 Power Steering Fluid 5 35 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 36 Brakes 5 37 Battery 5 40 Jump Starting 5 41 Rear Axle 5 46 Bulb Replacement 5 47 Halogen Bulbs 5 47 Headlamps 5 47 Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps 5 49 Back up Lamps 5 51 Replaceme...

Page 231: ...ntenance 5 81 Titanium ExhaustSystem Z06 Only 5 81 Fiberglass Springs 5 81 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 81 GMVehicleCare Appearance Materials 5 82 Vehicle Identification 5 83 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 83 Service Parts Identification Label 5 83 Electrical System 5 84 Add on Electrical Equipment 5 84 Accessory Power Plug 5 84 Headlamp Wiring 5 85 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 85 PowerWindowsandOth...

Page 232: ...s you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks 5 3 ...

Page 233: ... E Maintenance Record on page6 15 You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try todo service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily con...

Page 234: ...oise when you drive If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible Otherwise you might damage your engine Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications which were developedby the American Automobile Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle ManufacturersAssociation for better vehicle performance and engine protectio...

Page 235: ... air General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier 5 6 Notice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Don t use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Some gasolines tha...

Page 236: ...y and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel The fuel filler door is located on the driver s side of the vehicle The fuel cap is attached by a tether for your convenience 5 7 ...

Page 237: ...st the upper trim on the driver s side in the rear compartment Pull the tab to manually release the fuel filler door While refueling rest the tether across the tab on the fuel filler doorto prevent damage to your vehicle s finish To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise The fuel cap has a spring in it if you let go of the cap too soon it will spring back to the right 5 8 ...

Page 238: ...u need a new fuel cap be sure to get If you get the wrongtype it may not fit properly the right type Your dea er can get one for you This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricit...

Page 239: ...s clothing and toolsaway from any underhood electric fan Things that burncan get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids likefuel oil coolant brake fluid windshieldwasher and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine 5 10 ...

Page 240: ...ampsprior to opening the hood To open the hood do the following 1 Pull the handle located inside the vehicle below the instrument panel on the driver s side 2 Go to the side of the vehicle and pull up on the rear edge of the hood near the windshield Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly 5 11 ...

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Page 242: ... oil level regularly this is an added reminder Checking Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil level every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow ring located near the coolant surge tank See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 72for more information on location Tur...

Page 243: ...d The engine oil fill cap is located in the engine compartment on top of the valve cover on the passenger s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Ovetvie w on page 5 12for more informationon location Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all theway back in when you re through What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look fortwo things 0 GM4...

Page 244: ...meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API V 8 hn nlrl I n n L f e w th e n m thn n i l r nntq nnr rrnrl mlrn I vu 3 lvulu IVWI I W I L I llcl I I L I I V I VI L u l l I U I t u u v v only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard 4718M and have the starb...

Page 245: ...ge Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicatethat an oil change is necessary a CHANGE OIL SOON message will come on Change your oil as soon as possiblewithin the...

Page 246: ...ed Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a th...

Page 247: ...eans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleanedfilter off Notice If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into yourengine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when...

Page 248: ...ine air cleaner filter 1 Pull up on the clips on each side to release the assembly 2 Pull the assembly out 3 Replace the filter See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 5 94 4 Push the assembly back into place v K FQCtnn U V L V tha I Plinc t r 5 19 ...

Page 249: ...id labeled DEXRON 111 becausefluid with that label is made especially for your automatictransmission Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON 111 is not covered by your new vehicle warranty Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 80 000km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or high...

Page 250: ...arting a fire Too little fluid could cause the transmission to overheat Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Check the fluid level only when your engine is off the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transmission case Then follow these steps 1 Remove the filler plug 2 Check that the lubricant ...

Page 251: ...r is filled with hydraulic fluid It is not necessary to regularly check the fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system Adding fluid won t correct a leak A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired When to Check and What to Use The clutch master cylinder reservoir is located at the rear of the engine compartment on the driver s side See En...

Page 252: ...d to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extendedlife coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating on page 5 26 A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant will 0 Give freezing protection down t...

Page 253: ...r or some other liquid suchas alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water andDEX COOL coolant ...

Page 254: ...radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark The FULL COLD mark is on the front of the coolant surge tank Don t overfill the surge tank Too much coolant can...

Page 255: ...ent panel cluster and a COOLANT OVER TEMP message on the Driver Information Center DIC See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page3 38 and DlC Warnings and Messages on page3 53 Overheated Engine Protection OperatingMode If an overheated engine condition exists and the messages COOLANT OVER TEMP and REDUCED ENGINE POWER are displayed along with the Check Engine light an overheat protectionmode whic...

Page 256: ...erheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could bebadly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engineis cool See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index for information on driving to a safe placein an emergency i Nofice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged Thecostl...

Page 257: ...dle If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues and you are not stopped pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign o f steam you can idle the engine for three minutes while you re parked If you still have the warning turn o...

Page 258: ...an start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface A ElectricEngineCooling Fans B CoolantSurgeTank 5 29 ...

Page 259: ...un the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service Notice Engine damage from running your engine wi...

Page 260: ...lantlevel isn t at the FULL COLD mark on the coolant surge tank adda 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water andDEX COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant on page 5 23for more information If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows Steam and scalding liquids...

Page 261: ... too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others couldbe burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and otherparts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture You canbe bul Id i ou spillcoolantonhot engine parts Coolant cont...

Page 262: ...radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise aboutone quarter turn and then stop If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left remove it 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and 3 Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the FULL COLD mark on the coolant surge tank 5 33 ...

Page 263: ... for the engine cooling fan s By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark on the coolant surge tank 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight and fully seated 5 34 ...

Page 264: ...f the reservoirclean then unscrewthe cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replacethe cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark 0 When the engine compartment is hot the level should be at the HOT mark When the engine compartme...

Page 265: ...er fluid until the tank is full Notice a e When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage yourwasher fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when i...

Page 266: ... or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system If you have too mu akc _ _ 1 itcan spil...

Page 267: ...rvoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir iththe wrong kindof fluid in your brake system your brakes may not workwell or they may noteven work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badlydamage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil suchas en...

Page 268: ...oved brake performance under severe use They will normally exhibit some low speed noise and you may notice an increase in the amount of brake dust Notice Continuing to drive withworn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brak...

Page 269: ...t s time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco battery For battery replacement see your dealer or the service manual To purchase a service manual see Service and Owner Publications in Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 10 Warnings Battery posts terminals andrelated accessories contain lead and lead c...

Page 270: ...und both vehicles can be damaged 2 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 a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both veh...

Page 271: ...d Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to theACDelco battery installed in your new vehicle But if a CAUTION Continued battery has fillercaps be surethe rightamount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get ...

Page 272: ...cle has one Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And don t connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery becausethis can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive ter...

Page 273: ...il the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goesto a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there and the chance of ...

Page 274: ...ther metal The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty B I Jumper Cable Removal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the 4 Disconnectthe red positive cable from the other vehicle that had the dead battery vehicle with the good ba...

Page 275: ...er plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use To add lubricant when the level is low use SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant GM Part No 12378261 or equivalent meeting GM Specification 99861 15 Tocompletely refill after draining add 4 ounces 118 ml of Limited Slip Differential Lubricant Additive GM Part No 10...

Page 276: ...d gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructionson the bulb package Headlamps 1 The headlamp doors need to be halfway open Turn the headlamps on then quickly back to the parking lamps setting You may have to do this a few times to get the half open position You can also open the headlamp doors manually by turning ...

Page 277: ...p centered above the lens outward Be careful not to scratch the paint on the vehicle 5 Reach behind the lamp and turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it Don t touch the halogen bulbs The inner bulb is the high beam and the outer bulb is the low beam 6 Disconnect the desired bulb from the wiring harness 7 Reverse the steps listed previously with a new bulb 5 48 ...

Page 278: ...Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps A Back up Lamp B InboardTaillamp C Outboard Taillamp 1 Remove the screws 2 Pull the taillamp housing assembly out 5 49 ...

Page 279: ...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 the steps listed previouslywith a new bulb 5 50 ...

Page 280: ...nal Lamps on page 5 49 1 Squeeze the tab on the socket while turning it 2 Remove the bulb from the socket 3 Reverse the steps listed previously with a new bulb counterclockwiseto remove it from the assembly Replacement Bulbs For any bulb replacements or procedures not listed here please consult your dealer 5 51 ...

Page 281: ...g or installinga blade assembly Accidental bumping can cause the arm to fall back and strike the windshield To remove the wiper blade assembly do the following 1 Open the hood to gain access to the windshield wipers 2 Lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position A Blade Assembly D BladePivot B ArmAssembly E HookSlot C Locking Tab F ArmHook 3 Press down on the blade assembly pivot loc...

Page 282: ...13rully II I3tallt u 2 Be sure the notches are locked by the bottom claws Make sure thatall other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots 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 and blade assembly onto the windshield Installation guide A C A Claw in Notch n r I I II D bUl I t...

Page 283: ...e cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when youhit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn orif your tires have been damaged replace them Extended Mobility Tires Except Z06 Your vehicle when new had Goodyear Extended Mobility Tires EMT There s no spare tire no tire changing equipment and no place to store a tire ...

Page 284: ...year EMT servicing facility call Roadside Assistance see Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 5 You may also contact Goodyear for the nearest authorized EMT servicing facility by calling Fsr phsne nE hers 2nd REdSidf A ssistsnce dPf l S 1 800 789 9878 Exl ded mobili tires are cons Jcted differently than other tires and could explode during improper service You or others could be injured or killed...

Page 285: ...r underinflation you can get the following Too muchflexing Too muchheat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damagefromroadhazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more How to Check Use a good quality pocket typegage to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tir...

Page 286: ...nterference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modificationsto this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment If a tire s inflation pressure is between 5 psi 35 kPa and 25 psi 170 kPa you will see a message on the Driver Information Center...

Page 287: ... soon as you can Tire Rotation The tires on your vehicle are different sizes front to rear Due to this your tires should not be rotated Each tire and wheel should be used only in the position it is in When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when yourtires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining Y...

Page 288: ...nge speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires the vehicle m nothandlep erly andyou could have a crash Using tires of different sizes other than those originally installed on your vehicle may also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the correct size and type tires on all four wheels If your vehicle is equipped with Extended Mobility Tires and you f...

Page 289: ...ty requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of ...

Page 290: ...rately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the al...

Page 291: ...he wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire clearance to the body and chassis Rust or dirt on awheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after atime The wheel could come off and cause a crash When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt...

Page 292: ...onoraroundthemountingsurfaceofthe magnesium wheel will cause corrosion and damage to the wheel To help prevent this a magnesium wheel has two rubber O rings One goes on the inboard side of the wheel and the other on the back of the center hubcap When you put a magnesium wheel backon be sure the O rings are correctly installed On the inboard side work the O ring into the groove When properly instal...

Page 293: ...ons To help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it s contacting your vehicle and don t spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tires Lifting a veh e can cause an injury The vehicle can slip off the jack and rollover you or other people You and they could be badly injured Find a level place tolift your vehicle To...

Page 294: ...r Corvette such as to display it at a show follow the instructionsthat came with the jack and be sure to use the correct lifting points to avoid damaging your vehicle Notice Lifting your vehicle improperly can damage your vehicle and resultin costly repairs not covered by your warranty To lift your vehicle properly follow the advice inthis part To help prevent vehicle damage Be sure to place a blo...

Page 295: ...ehicle behind the front tires A 1 Locate the lifting point B on either side ofyour vehicle to jack the vehicle accordingto the illustration shown 2 Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle 3 Lift the vehicle with the jack making sure the jack spans at least two of the crossmember ribs A 5 66 ...

Page 296: ...er s side 1 Locate the lifting point to jack your vehicle according 2 Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack 3 Lift the vehicle with the jack making sure the jack to the illustration shown and the vehicle spans at least two of the crossmember ribs For more information see Doing Your Own Service Work on page 5 4 5 67 ...

Page 297: ...T for 50 miles 80 km or less and at speeds of 55 mph 90 km h or less there is a good chance that the tire can be repaired Contact the nearest authorized Chevrolet or Goodyear EMT servicing facility as soon as possible to have the flat tire inspected and repaired or replaced For more information see Extended Mobility Tires in the Index Special tools and procedures are required to service an Extende...

Page 298: ...mall punctures in the tread area of the tire The flat tire is then inflated to at least 26 psi 179 kPa and driven to evenly distribute the tire sealant The tire pressure is checked after driving for a maximum of 10 minutes to see if the slow leak has been stopped If the tire pressure is 19 psi 131 kPa or more inflate the tire up to the standard operating pressure as shown on the Tire Pressure Labe...

Page 299: ...uction card that outlines step by step the temporary repair procedure Be sure to read and follow all the tire inflator kit instructions The kit also includes A AirCompressor B Tire Sealant C Sealant Filling Hose D AirCompessor Accessory Plug E AirCompressor Inflator Hose F AirPressureGage G SealantFilling Hose Plug H ValveCoreRemover I SpareValveCore J 55 mphLabel 5 70 ...

Page 300: ...xtended Mobility Tires or tire pressure monitors Thetire sealant can damage tire pressure monitor sensors See Extended Mobility Tires in the Index Air Compressor The air compressor included in the tire inflator kit was designed exclusivelyfor the Z06 Model equipped with P295 35ZR18 and P265 40ZR17 tires After the sealant has been injected into the flat tire use the air compressor to inflatethe tir...

Page 301: ...sure to readthe inflator instructions and inflate the tire to its recommended pressure Do not exceed 36 psi 248 kPa Notice Do not allow the air compressor to operate continuously for more than six minutes to help prevent damage from overheating Notice If 26 psi 179 kPa tire pressure cannot be reached after six minutes the vehicle should not be driven further Damage to the tire issevere and the sea...

Page 302: ...ressor pump and accessories into the inflator kit case and store in the hatchhrunk compartment area of your vehicle A E 3 A B 1 Remove the elastic cord A from around the v n t n i n i m m hnnb a rrnrl clirln thn bit n11tfrnm I G L U I I Ill 1 y I I Y u r n I U UllUU L I I U I U L I I l l l under the elastic band C that is secured to the floor of the hatch trunk area 2 Unwrap the elastic cord A fro...

Page 303: ...or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store the tire inflator kit in the proper place 1 Loop the elastic cord A around the handle of the tire inflator kit I A B A B 2 Insert the tire inflator kit under the elastic band C that is secured to the floor of the hatchkrunk area of your vehicle hook B 3 Wrap the elastic cord A around the retaining 5 74 ...

Page 304: ...ne PaintThinner 0 Turpentine 0 LacquerThinner 0 Nail Polish Remover Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle 0 Alcohol 0 Laundry Soap 0 Bleach 0 Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth FabricKarpet...

Page 305: ...d with water Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner See your dealer for this product Never use oils varnishes solvent basedor abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled or stained leather should becleaned im...

Page 306: ... In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Weatherstrips Notice Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last because they may cause scratches Avoid placing longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply decals on the insiderear window since they silicone grease with a cle...

Page 307: ...clearance for the undercarriage or for the wide rear tires Check with the manager before using a car wash Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from t...

Page 308: ...ime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in tull strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Removable Roof Panel Special care is necessary when cleaning removing and or storing the roof panel 0 Flush with water to remove dust and dirt then dry the panel 0 Clean the panel with...

Page 309: ...you lower it Don t get any cleaner on the vehicle s painted finish it could leave streaks If you decide to go through an automatic car wash ask the manager if the equipment could damage your top Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of these wheels is...

Page 310: ...packed in close areas of Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you hr rnmnmh lA hn l n c n A 4 hnfAm hninn IIi hnrl LIIG 11a11lc DIIUUIU uc I U U G I I G U UGIUIG U G I I I Y IUSIIGU Titanium Exhaust System Z06 Only Time and high performance driving conditions can cause a color change in titanium exhaust system parts This is normal for a titanium surface Fiberglass Springs...

Page 311: ...iminator Spot Lifter Water Repellent Convertible Top Cleaner 1 5 Usage Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Removes light scratches and protects finish Cleans shines and protects in one easy step no wiping necessary Medium foaming shampoo Cleans and lightly waxes Biodegradable and phosphate free Oforless spray odor eliminator used on fabrics vinyl leather and ca...

Page 312: ...the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine merlLIIIcauur1 The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts e I _I _r C x _ ervice Parts Id ntification Label You ll find this label located inside the glovebox It s very helpful if you ever need to order part...

Page 313: ... located behind the carpeting on the passenger s side toe board at the top left corner near the body control module Be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment To use the accessory power plug do the following 1 Remove the toe board panel by pulling at the top of each corner of the panel 2 Locate the black connector at the top left corner of the compartment near the ...

Page 314: ...electrical system and the damage would not be covered by your warranty Headlamp Wiring 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 remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a fuse and an internal circuit breaker I...

Page 315: ...n the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the passenger s side of the vehicle under the instrumentpa...

Page 316: ...r r 2 IControl I Monitored Inadvertent Load 3 Driver Seat Control Module 4 Lumbar Seat I 5 IRadio Compact Disc Player I IParking Lamps Taillamps I I System and Inside Rearview I 23 IBodv Control Module Ignition 2 I 27 IHVAC Controls I 5 87 ...

Page 317: ...Defogger Starter Blank 40 ILeft Daytime Running Lamp I 41 ITonneau Release 1 42 ICourtesy Lamps _ _ _ _ _ _ I Automatic Lamp Control Parking 44 IAutomatic Lamp Control Headlamps I 45 IBose Speakers I 46 IRear Defoaaer 5 88 ...

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Page 319: ...amp High Beam Left 12 Horn I 13 IFuel Pumr I 14 Powertrain Control Module 16 Oxygen Sensor 15 Cooling Fan Ignition 3 I 17 IThrottle Control I I 18 Ilniector 2 I I 19 IEngine Ignition I 20 Blank 21 Blank 22 IInjector 1 Usage PowertrainControl Module Air Conditioning Blank I 26 I Blank 28 I Spare I 29 Spare 31 Spare 30 Spare 32 Spare 46 Cooling Fan 2 5 90 ...

Page 320: ...33 Air Pump 34 Air Conditioner and Clutch 39 1Fog Lamp I 41 Coolinq Fan 1 5 91 ...

Page 321: ...ditioning Refrigerant R134a I 1 75 Ibs I 0 79 kg I I Automatic Transmission Drain and Refill 5 0 quarts 4 7 L I Overhaul 10 8quarts 10 2 L Cooling System 11 9 L Engine Oil with Filter 6 1 L 6 5 quarts 12 6 quarts I Fuel Tank I 18 0 gallons I 68 0 L Manual Transmission Overhaul 140 Nom 100 Ibft Wheel Nut Torque 3 8 L 4 1 quarts All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appro...

Page 322: ... 3 LS6 V8 1 524 mm 0 060inch Manual S Engine Data Engine Displacement Torque Horsepower L S 1 Automatic Transmission 5 7 L 360 4000 rpm 350605200 rpm 7 T 350605200 rpm Transmission I 375 4400rpm 5 7 L LS6 5 7 L 400604800 rpm 405606000 rpm 1 8 7 2 6 5 4 3 Compression Ratio 10 1 l 10 1 l 10 W 5 93 ...

Page 323: ...mal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part A917C Enqine Air CleanedFilter Number Engine Oil Filter CV948C PCV Valve PF44 Spark Plug 41 974 Windshield Wiper Blade I Length I 22 inches 55 9 cm I 9 mm x 3 mmShepherd s Hook I ACDelco part number 5 94 ...

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Page 326: ... PartB OwnerChecks and Services 6 7 At EachFuel Fill 6 7 At Least Once a Month 6 7 At Least Twice a Year 6 8 At Least Once a Year 6 8 Part C Periodic Maintenance inspections 6 11 Steering and Suspension inspection 6 11 Tire andWheel Inspection 6 11 ExhaustSystem Inspection 6 11 Fuel System inspection 6 12 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 12 Rear Axle Service 6 12 Brake System Inspection 6 12 Par...

Page 327: ...mmended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks inspe...

Page 328: ...ervice center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some recommended products necessary to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be used whether you do I the workyourself or have itdone Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work ...

Page 329: ...ve done and when you should schedule them When you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts 6 4 The proper fluids and lubricantsto use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drive...

Page 330: ...s soon as possibie within the next two times you stopfor fuel It is possible that if you are driving under the best conditions the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year However your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper...

Page 331: ...eplace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service Inspect spark plug wires AnEmissionControl Service Change automatic transmissionfluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly ...

Page 332: ...gineOil on page 5 13 for further Ut5LdllS 1 I I Engine Coolant Level Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 36 for further details At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures See Tires on page 5 54 ...

Page 333: ...silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 13 6 8 Manual Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level add if needed See Manual TransmissionFluid on page5 20 Check for leaks A fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss Have the system inspected and repaired if needed Aut...

Page 334: ...tart the engine The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way pushed all the way down your vehicle needs service LA 41 I4 L rCr I L I mI L e LU LIIG IIUUI II LIIG L I L G I v v u 1 n 3 VVI IGII LIIG wu1w11311 L When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have ...

Page 335: ...ly the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move I Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmissionin NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only...

Page 336: ...uspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Tire and Wheel Inspection Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage If there is irregular or premature wear check the wheel alignment Inspect for damaged wheels Exhaust ystern Inspection Inspect the co...

Page 337: ... recommended at least once a year Rear Axle Service Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if needed See Rear Axle on page 5 46 A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the axle and repair it if needed Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors fo...

Page 338: ...asoline Engines starburst symbol However not all synthetic API oils with the starburst symbol will meet this GM standard You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M For the proper viscosity see Engine Oil on page 5 13 I Usaae I FluidLubricant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on Engine Coolant GM Power Steering Fluid ...

Page 339: ...l add 4 ounces 118 ml of Limited Slip Axle Lubricant Additive GM Part No U S 1052358 in Canada 992694 or equivalent where required See Rear Axle on page 5 46 Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGl 2 Category LB or GC LB Multi Purpose Lubric...

Page 340: ...performed record the date odometer reading and who performed the service ana any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record 6 15 ...

Page 341: ...Odometer Maintenance Record cont d 6 16 ...

Page 342: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 17 ...

Page 343: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 18 ...

Page 344: ...r Assistance Offices 7 4 GM Mobility ProgramforPersons with Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 5 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects to theCanadian Government 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 9 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 10 7 1 ...

Page 345: ...If after contactinga member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealershipwithout further help contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 222 1020 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in orderto give...

Page 346: ...charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BBB Auto Line Council of Better Business Bureaus Inc 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington VA 22203 ...

Page 347: ...ax Number 313 381 0022 From U S Virgin Islands Fax Number 31 3 381 0022 1 800 222 1 020 1 800 496 9994 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel am Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 268 6800 All Overseas Locations Please contact the local...

Page 348: ...commitment to customer satisfaction Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center As the owner of a 2003 Chevrolet membership in Roadside Assistance is free Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year by calling 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 This toll free number will provide you over the phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical...

Page 349: ...l lease customers operating 2003 and newer Chevrolet vehicles for a period of 3 years 36 000 miles 60 000 km whichever occurs first All Courtesy Care services must be pre arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or dealer service management Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet reservesthe right to modify or discontinu...

Page 350: ...intment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service unless of course the problem is safety related If it is please call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer reque...

Page 351: ...l usage beyondthe completion of the repair Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper to Bumper warranty coverage period butit is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information Courtesy Transportation is avail...

Page 352: ...ansportation iRc E P C 2Q599 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may write to Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Towe...

Page 353: ...ation about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 60 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 20 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify...

Page 354: ...rill vvGlaGua Luwxuuxm 7 4 A l l r l n Y p n q c I nnqtinnc AM 3 77 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 78 Antenna PowerMastCare 3 79 Antennas Integrated Windshield andRear Window 3 79 Anti lock BrakeSystem ABS 4 7 Anti Lock Brake SystemWarning Light 3 36 AppearanceCare 5 75 Care of Safety Belts 5 77 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 81 Cleaning the Inside ofYour Vehicle 5 75 Cleaning the Outside ofYour Vehicle 5 78 Fib...

Page 355: ...Fluid 5 37 BrakeWear 5 39 Brakes 5 37 Braking 4 6 Braking in Emergencies 4 8 Break In NewVehicle 2 19 Bulb Replacement 5 47 Bulb Replacement cont Back up Lamps 5 51 Halogen Bulbs 5 47 Headlamps 5 47 Replacement Bulbs 5 51 TaillampsandTurnSignalLamps 5 49 Buying NewTires 5 59 C California Fuel 5 6 Canada 7 4 CanadianOwners ii CanadianRoadsideAssistance 7 7 Capacities and Specifications 5 92 CarbonM...

Page 356: ...Lenses 5 78 I l n r l n r h n r l t r h t l i n t n n q n p n u t IUGI u u u y I V l U l l l L G t lUt t b G L I u I E 0 4 Climate Control Dual Automatic 3 22 Climate Control System Outlet Adjustment 3 28 Clutch Hydraulic 5 22 Coated Moldings 5 76 Compact Disc Messages 3 70 3 74 Competitive Driving Mode 4 11 Control of aVehicle 4 5 ConvenienceNet 2 42 Convertible Top 2 49 2 80 Lowering the Convert...

Page 357: ...mation Center DIC 3 44 DIC Controls and Displays 3 45 DIC WarningsandMessages 3 53 Other Messages 3 61 At Night 4 18 City 4 22 Driving Driving cont Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 2 Freeway 4 23 Hill andMountainRoads 4 25 In Rain andonWetRoads 4 19 Winter 4 27 Driving OnSnow or Ice 4 28 Driving ThroughDeepStandingWater 4 21 Driving Through Flowing Water 4 21 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 3 22 E El...

Page 358: ...Extended Mobility Tires 5 54 Extender Safety Belt 1 20 ExteriorLamps 3 12 F FabricKarpet 5 75 Filter EngineAirCieaner 5 18 Finding aStation 3 63 3 67 FinishCare 5 78 Finish Damage 5 81 Fixed MastAntenna 3 78 Flash to Pass 3 7 Flat Tire 5 68 Floor Mats 2 40 Fluid Automatic Transmission 5 20 Manual Transmission 5 20 Power Steering 5 35 Windshield Washer 5 36 FM 3 77 FogLamps 3 14 Footnotes 6 5 Front...

Page 359: ... 3 7 Head Up Display HUD 3 17 Highway Hypnosis 4 25 Hill andMountainRoads 4 25 Hood Checking Things Under 5 10 Release 5 11 Horn 3 5 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank How to Add Fluid How to Check How to CheckandAdd Fluid How to Check Lubricant How to CheckPowerSteering Fluid How to RemoveandReplacethe FloorMats How to Use This Manual How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Hydraulic Clutch H...

Page 360: ...e J Antennas 3 79 Interior Lamps 3 15 InteriorPlasticComponents 5 77 Jump Starting 5 41 KeyLock Cylinders Service 6 8 Keyless Entry System 2 4 Keys 2 3 L Lamps Exterior 3 12 Interior 3 15 Lap Belt Cinch Feature 1 14 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 13 LATCHSystem Child Restraints 1 31 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCHSystem 1 33 Latches Seatback 1 5 Leather 5 76 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 10 Leavin...

Page 361: ...Least TwiceaYear 6 8 MaintenanceSchedule cont BrakeSystem inspection 6 12 ExhaustSystem Inspection 6 11 Fuel System Inspection 6 12 How This Section is Organized 6 3 Introduction 6 2 MaintenanceRequirements 6 2 Part A ScheduledMaintenanceServices 6 4 Part B OwnerChecksandServices 6 7 Part C Periodic MaintenanceInspections 6 11 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 13 Part E Maintenance Record...

Page 362: ...with Cassette r t 1 73 L Operating theTrunk MountedCDChanger with theAM FMRadiowith CD 3 73 a Other Warning Devices 3 4 Outlet Adjustment 3 28 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror 2 38 Convex Mirror 2 38 PowerHeated Mirrors 2 38 OverheatedEngine Protection Operating Mode 5 26 Owners Canadian ii Owner s Information 7 10 P Park P Parking Shifting Out of 2 33 Brake 2 30 Over Things ThatBurn 2 34 Park P M...

Page 363: ...Deterrent 3 75 Understanding Reception 3 77 Trunk MountedCDChanger 3 70 Raising the Convertible Top 2 53 ReadingLamps 3 16 Rear Axle 5 46 Limited Slip 4 11 Service 6 12 Rear Storage Area 2 41 Rear Window Defogger 3 27 RearviewMirror AutomaticDimming 2 37 Rearview Mirrors 2 37 Reclining Seatbacks 1 3 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 33 Remote Keyless EntrySystem 2 4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operati...

Page 364: ...Iby C q f n t r Rnlt I I r n nllrinn D r n n n Q n p r 3 31 5 77 1 13 1 12 1 20 1 11 1 20 1 20 1 7 Ill Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Seatback Latches 1 5 Seats Manual 1 2 Power Seats 1 2 Reclining Seatbacks 1 3 Seatback Latches 1 5 Sport Seat 1 6 Designed for the LATCH System 1 33 Passenger Seat Position 1 34 Security Light 3 42 Security ShadeandConvenienceNet 5 77 Selective Ride Control 4 12 Sensors ...

Page 365: ... Steering Column 3 5 Theft Deterrent Radio 3 75 Theft Deterrent System 2 16 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 16 PASS Key 2 17 Tilt Wheel 3 5 Tire Inflation Check 6 7 Tire Inflator Kit Storage 5 73 TireSealant 5 71 Tires 5 54 5 80 Buying New Tires 5 59 Chains 5 64 Extended Mobility 5 54 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 68 Inflation TirePressure 5 56 Lifting Your Corvette 5 64 Pressure Monitor System 5 57 Rotation 5 ...

Page 366: ...rvice 6 10 UnderstandingRadioReception 3 77 UniformTireQualityGrading 5 60 United States 7 4 Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a PowerLoss 3 76 v Vehicle Control 4 5 Damage Warnings iv Loading 4 33 Parking Your 2 34 Symbols iv Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 83 ServiceParts Identification Label 5 83 VehiclePersonalization Memory 2 55 VehicleStorage 5 40 VentilationAdjustment 3 28 Vis...

Page 367: ...5 20 5 56 When to CheckandWhattoUse 5 22 When to Check Lubricant 5 46 Why Safety BeltsWork 1 8 Windows 2 14 Power 2 15 When to CheckPower Steering Fluid 5 35 Windshield and WiperBlades 5 79 Windshield Washer 3 8 Fluid 5 36 Windshield Washer Fluid LevelCheck 6 7 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 52 Fuses 5 85 Windshield Wipers 3 7 Winter Driving 4 27 Wiper Blade Check 6 8 Y Your VehicleandtheEnv...

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