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Содержание 1998 Corvette

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Страница 6: ...drive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as aflat tire or overheatedengine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the...

Страница 7: ...this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell thevehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho inU S A Part No 102...

Страница 8: ...300 new lightweight fiberglass roadsters A handful went to project engineers General Motors managers and a select group of movie stars and celebrities With a two speed Powerglide automatic transmissio...

Страница 9: ...d headlamps and a unique split rear window The split window would only be offered in 1963 making this model among the most prizedCorvettes ever built Restyled inside and out for 1968 this Vette sporte...

Страница 10: ...For its 25th anniversary the 1978Corvette paced the62nd Annual Indianapolis 500 and receiveda new fastback roofline witha wide expanseof glass that wrapped around the sides V...

Страница 11: ...a new all aluminum 5 7 Liter 345 horsepowerLS1 V8engine The structure of the fifth generationredesign is the stiffest ever developed in 44 years of Corvetteproduction resulting in unparalleledride qu...

Страница 12: ...een facilityis Corvette s thirdhome since 1953 Sincebeginning productionin June of 1981 it has become one of Kentucky s most popular tourist attractions Corvette Assembly Plant tours are available For...

Страница 13: ...al and the page number where you ll find it W These mean thereis something thatcould hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what todo to help avoi...

Страница 14: ...hing that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be coveredby your warranty and itcould be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other...

Страница 15: ...LD BAlTERY CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKSOR FLAMES SPARK OR I COULD FLAME EXPLODE BAllERY FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS TURN A FLASHER FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on s...

Страница 16: ...at Controls 1 18 Air Bag System 1 5 Safety Belts They re for Everyone 1 25 Children 1 10HereAreQuestionsMany People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 27 Child Restraints After a Crash 1 18 Pass...

Страница 17: ...switch for the power seats is located on the sideof each seat near the base Different partsof the power seat control move different parts of your seat If you move the whole control the whole seat will...

Страница 18: ...uststhe sides of the seat around you to give you more lateralsupport For lumbar support move each switch A and B forward to inflate or rearward to deflate Move the side bolster switch C up for more si...

Страница 19: ...becauseit won t be against your body Instead it will bein front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neckor other injuries The lap belt can t do itsjob either In a crash the belt couldgo...

Страница 20: ...ureturn the seatback to its original position make sure the seatbackis locked If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting...

Страница 21: ...you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashesare mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most cra...

Страница 22: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 7...

Страница 23: ...c Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stoppedby something In a real vehicle it couldbe the windshield...

Страница 24: ...el or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make s...

Страница 25: ...ey workwith safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for salehas required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to...

Страница 26: ...ur vehiclehas We ll start with thedriverposition Driver Position This part describes the driver srestraint system Lap ShoulderBelt The driverhas alap shoulder belt Here s howto wear it properly 1 Clos...

Страница 27: ...g pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt sh...

Страница 28: ...s too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The sho...

Страница 29: ...ou can be seriously injured i f your beltis buckled in the wrong place like this I na crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones T h i scould c...

Страница 30: ...too far forward which would increasethe chanceof head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure inter...

Страница 31: ...ously injured by a twisted 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 straightso it can work properly or ask your dealerto fix it...

Страница 32: ...ou can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safetybelts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if...

Страница 33: ...rt explains the air bag system Your vehicle has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bagfor the passenger Here arethe most important things to know aboutthe air bag system You can b...

Страница 34: ...nst or very close to an air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags pluslap shoulder belts offer the best protectionfor adults and older children but not for young children an...

Страница 35: ...system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See AirBag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air BagSystem W...

Страница 36: ...occupant and an air bag the bag might not inflateproperly or it might forcethe object into that person The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an...

Страница 37: ...pair costs were Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near frontal impacts What makes an air bag inflate In an impact of sufficient se...

Страница 38: ...do so If you have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag winds...

Страница 39: ...oneis working on your vehicle Your dealer and the Corvette Service Manual have information about servicingyour vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service and Owner Publica...

Страница 40: ...m nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infantsneed the protection that a childrestraint system can provide Always securechildren properly in your vehicle A CAUTION A very you...

Страница 41: ...the infant s body the back and shoulders A baby shouldbe secured in an appropriateinfant restraint but you shouldn t secure thattype of restraint in this vehicle because of the air bag risk A CAUTION...

Страница 42: ...ild restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whetheror not the restraint will be compatible withthe motor vehicle in which it will be used restraints An infant c...

Страница 43: ...ints are designed for infants of up toabout 20 lbs 9kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a crash...

Страница 44: ...ward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to40 lbs 9to 18kg and about 26to 40 inches 66 to 102 cm in height or up to around four yearsof age One type a convertible r...

Страница 45: ...7 kg and about four to eight years of age It s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shieldsuse lap onlybelts however booster seats without shields use lap...

Страница 46: ...t will show you howto do that Both the owner smanual and the child restraint instructions are important so if either one of these is not available obtaina replacement copy from the manufacturer The ch...

Страница 47: ...ck asit will go You ll beusing the lap shoulderbelt See the earlierpart about the top strap if the child restrainthas one Besure to follow the instructionsthat came with the child restraint Securethe...

Страница 48: ...he belt Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the lap belt all theway out of the retractor to set the...

Страница 49: ...irections to be sure it is secure To remove the childrestraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let itgo back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an...

Страница 50: ...lt must be used by only one person at a time What if a child is wearing alap shoulder belt but thechild isso small that the shoulder belt is very closeto the child s faceor neck A Move the child towar...

Страница 51: ...rs the belt in this way il a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause seriousor fatal injuries The lapportion of...

Страница 52: ...it just attach it to the regular safety belt CheckingYour Restraint Systems Now andthen make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are w...

Страница 53: ...to replace the belt be sure to do so Then the new beltwill be there to help protect you in a collision You would see this label on the belt near the latch plate If belts are cutor damaged replace them...

Страница 54: ...witch Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Canada Only Automatic TransmissionOperation Manual Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK P Automatic TransmissionModels Only Shifting...

Страница 55: ...hicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t...

Страница 56: ...u ll beableto have a newone made easily using this tag If your key doesn t have a tag and you need a new ignition key go to your Chevrolet dealer for the correct key code If youever do get locked out...

Страница 57: ...ash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will befar better off whenever youdrive your vehicle There are severalways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the ou...

Страница 58: ...te Function Actuator or key fob transmitter function that can also lock your vehicle as you walk away from it See Remote Function Actuation System inthe Index Memory Option MEMORY can store and recall...

Страница 59: ...respond to the order in which your key fob transmitters wereprogrammed See Fob Training in the Index Memory recall will not work if the vehicle is moving the ignition key is removed or a power seat mi...

Страница 60: ...tem by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment If you ever notice a decrease in thekey fob transmitter range try doingone of the following 0 0 0 0 0 0...

Страница 61: ...can also use the buttons on the transmitter to activelyunlock your vehicle Press UNLOCK onceto unlock the driver s door or press UNLOCK again within 10secondsto unlock both doors The hatchltrunklid wi...

Страница 62: ...onds thenrock the vehicle The key fob transmitter should wake up and unlock the doors This system can t guarantee that you will never be locked out of your vehicle If the battery is low or if the key...

Страница 63: ...uble click when sliding the switch back and forth You can also check whetherthe passive system is on or off by closing the door and moving away from the vehicle with the keys and transmitter If the do...

Страница 64: ...esynchronizeyour transmitter to the vehicle are not successful you may need to match the transmitter to the vehicle Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each key fob transmitter is coded to preventa...

Страница 65: ...g mode will shut off if 0 You don tprogram any transmittersfor two minutes 0 You take the key outof the ignition 0 You have programmed three transmitters Battery Replacement Under normal use the batte...

Страница 66: ...transmitter Put the new battery inthe transmitter positive side up Use a battery type CR2450 or equivalent Reassemble the transmitter in the order shown Make sure to put it together in the correct ord...

Страница 67: ...ease the hatchhunk lid from inside your vehicle The key fob transmitter will also release the hatcWtrunk lid See Remote Function Actuation System in the Index If your vehicle is equipped with a hatch...

Страница 68: ...n monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousnessand even death If you must drive with the hatcWtrunk lid open or if electricalwiring or other cable c...

Страница 69: ...e underbody Theft Vehicle theftis big business especiallyin some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features weknow that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal...

Страница 70: ...ollowing 1 Press the LOCK button on the keyfob transmitter as mentioned earlier OR 2 Walk out of range with the passive switch on OR 3 Open the door The SECURITY light should flash Lock the door with...

Страница 71: ...h 4 Close the doors and wait15seconds PASS Key Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS Key Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key is a passive theft deterrent system It...

Страница 72: ...ther ignition key At this time you may also want tocheck the fuses see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the starter won t work with theother key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle do...

Страница 73: ...one speed fast or slow for thefirst 500 miles 805 km Don t make full throttle starts 200 miles 322km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can...

Страница 74: ...panel messages andtelltales START Starts the engine When the enginestarts release the key The ignition switch will return to ON for normal driving When the engine is not running ACC and ON allow you...

Страница 75: ...lready moving use NEUTRAL N only NOTICE Don t try to shift to PARK P if your Corvette is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped Manual Tra...

Страница 76: ...pedal all the way to the floor and holdingit there as you hold the key in START for about threeseconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stopsagain do the same thing but this time keep the pedal...

Страница 77: ...per mark on the engine oil dipstick You may needto add oil See Adding Oil under Engine in the Index Engine Coolant Heater Canada Only The engine coolant heater is located on the driver s side of the e...

Страница 78: ...usly injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 voltAC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the e...

Страница 79: ...f your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leave your vehicle whenthe engine is running unless you have to If you have left th...

Страница 80: ...nter See Shifting Out of PARK P in the Index REVERSE R Use this gear to back up I 1 I NOTICE rShifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission Shift to REVERSE...

Страница 81: ...roads but then youwould also want to use your brakes off and on FIRST 1 This position gives youeven more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it onvery steep hills or in deep snow or...

Страница 82: ...al as you press the accelerator pedal To stop let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift to NEUTRAL N...

Страница 83: ...running smoothly or for good performance NOTICE When you are shifting gears don t move the gearshift lever around needlessly This can damage parts of the transmission and may require costly repair Shi...

Страница 84: ...coolanttemperatureis higher than 120 F 0 You are going 15 to 19mph 24 to 31 km h and 0 You are at 21 percent throttle or less 49 C and Downshifting Manual Transmission Do not downshiftinto the gear s...

Страница 85: ...move the lever into SECOND 2 or FIFTH 5 If you let the lever movein the direction of the pulling you may end up shifting from FIRST 1 to FOURTH 4 or from SIXTH 6 to THIRD 3 If youskip more than one g...

Страница 86: ...heat You may haveto replace them and you couldalsodamage other parts of your vehicle Make sure the brake warning light is not on before driving To release the parking brake hold the brake pedal down H...

Страница 87: ...rs could beinjured To be sureyour vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow 0 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake Move t...

Страница 88: ...ou don t shift your transmission into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parkingpawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P...

Страница 89: ...hift 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 andmove the shift lever into the gear you...

Страница 90: ...usnessand death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle wasdamaged in a collision Your vehicle wasdamaged when driving ov...

Страница 91: ...with CO can come in easily NEVERpark in a garage with the engine running Another closed in placecan be a blizzard See Blizzard inthe Index It can be dangerousto get out of your vehicleif the shift lev...

Страница 92: ...aride control system on your vehicle called SelectiveReal Time Damping SRTD The system provides the following performance benefits 0 Reduced impact harshness 0 Improvedroadisolation 0 Improved high s...

Страница 93: ...vide the best ride and handling Select a new setting whenever driving conditionschange There are three Driver Information Center messages that are displayed when a malfunction occurs with the SRTD sys...

Страница 94: ...ain You can also open the window any amount by pressing and releasing the switch Horn To sound the horn press either horn symbol on your steeringwheel Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you toadjust the s...

Страница 95: ...u to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the multifunctionlever all the way upor down When theturn is finished the lever will return automatically A chime will remind you if youleave...

Страница 96: ...t bulbs See Fuses andCircuit Breakers in the Index Headlamps The headlamp band controls these lamps Headlamps 0 Taillamps Parking lamps Sidemarker lamps E oTurn the band to this symbol to turn on your...

Страница 97: ...bly Turn theknob to the left until the doors are open The headlamp doors should be open when driving in icy or snowy conditions to prevent the doors from freezing closed and when washing thevehicle to...

Страница 98: ...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 Wipe...

Страница 99: ...stop them until the motor cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer The lever on the right side of your steering column also controls your windshield washer There is a pus...

Страница 100: ...the clutch pedal the cruise control disengages The DIC will show CRUISE DISENGAGED See DIC Warningsand Messages in the Index Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady sp...

Страница 101: ...startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use it 1 Move the cruise control switch toON 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Push theSETKOASTbutton atthe end of th...

Страница 102: ...ase the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed The Driver Information Center DIC will display the cruise set speed 2 Move the cruise switch to R A Holdit there until yo...

Страница 103: ...ol 0 Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal if you have a manual transmission vehicle or 0 Move the cruise switch to OFF The DICwill display the message CRUISE DISENGAGED Erasing Spe...

Страница 104: ...on Canadian vehicles there is a light sensor in the defroster grille at the base of the windshield and the instrument panel This sensor makes the DRL work automatically so be sure it isn t covered As...

Страница 105: ...g the courtesy lamps onby turning the button all the way to the right the radio Driver Information Center DIC display and heating and air conditioning controls will come on at their maximum brightness...

Страница 106: ...s or parking lamps Inadvertent Load Control If the underhood lamp vanity mirror lamps reading lamps console or glove box lampsare accidentally left on the power load will time out after 15minutes To r...

Страница 107: ...s door To adjust either mirror press the LT left or RT right switch to select the mirror then press the arrows to adjust the direction of the mirror The selected mirror will stay on for 20 seconds aft...

Страница 108: ...ated inside the console Security Shade Option The security shade can provide hidden storage in the rear area of your vehicle The shade is alsohelpful in blocking the glare from the removeable roof whe...

Страница 109: ...access the center storage compartment pull up on the two latches to releasethe carpet lid Remove the carpet lid There are two other storage compartments one oneach side of the center compartment Each...

Страница 110: ...ted in the hatchhunk area If you do the objects could damage the underbody Convenience Net Option Your vehicle may havea convenience net You will see it on the back wall of the rear areaof the vehicle...

Страница 111: ...ettesor other smokingmaterials could set them onfire causing damage I NOTICE Loose objects such as paper clips can lodge behind and beneath the ashtray lid and prevent movement of the lid Avoidputting...

Страница 112: ...ps Be sure to turnoff any electrical equipment when not in use Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods can drain your battery We recommend that you see a qualified technician or your deal...

Страница 113: ...e carpeted floor mats see Fabric Protection in the Index Removing the Roof Panel I A CAUTION Don t try toremove the roof panel while the vehicle is moving Trying to remove the roof panel while the veh...

Страница 114: ...ransmission into PARK P Shift a manual transmission into REVERSE R Turn the ignition key to OFF Lower both sunshades and rotate them toward the door glass 2 Open the rear liftgate and remove any items...

Страница 115: ...door A and one rear latch B 4 To unlock the frontof the roof panel pull down each of the front handles Grasp the handles with your fingers and pull each toward you Complete a 180 rotation toward the...

Страница 116: ...visors to the forward position I 7 Stand on one sideof the vehicle and if necessary have your helper stand onthe other side Together carefully lift the front edge of the panel up and forward and out o...

Страница 117: ...storage pins NOTICE To avoid damage to the roof panel paint and weatherstripping do notdrop or rest it on its edges Place the roof panel inthe egg shaped stowage receivers after removingit from the ve...

Страница 118: ...storage pins go into the slotson each sideof the roof panel B 4 Gently lower theroof panel onto the carpet ledge Then pull each release rearward and upward to place the storage pins into the holes of...

Страница 119: ...op orrest it on its edges 1 Check to be sure that thefront handles and rearlatch on the ceiling are in their opened positions before attempting to install the roof panel 2 If the roof panel is stored...

Страница 120: ...iving cup in the body weatherstrip B Gently lower the front edge of the roof panelto the front of the body opening C 6 Rotate the front handles toward the sidedoors to the closed position 7 Hook the r...

Страница 121: ...y cause damage to your vehicle The top fabric can be damaged by top cleaning brushes For care and cleaningof your convertible top see Cleaning Your Convertible Top in the index When lowering and raisi...

Страница 122: ...ansmission into REVERSE R Turn the ignition key to OFF Lower both sunshades and rotate them toward the door glass NOTICE Before loweringthe convertible top into the storage area be sure there are no o...

Страница 123: ...and press the storage compartment release button located on the underside of the storage compartment lid C behind the driver s seat Then raise the storagecompartment lid C While attempting toraise the...

Страница 124: ...thedoors to prevent damageto the seals To access the cable lift and pull backthe carpeting Then pull the cable to release the storage compartment lid if needed NOTICE Be sure that the rear edge B of t...

Страница 125: ...e top to assure the top is fully retracted 8 Close the storage compartment lid C by closing with a swift firm motion Raising Your ConvertibleTop 1 Park on a level surface set the parking brake firmly...

Страница 126: ...a brisk firm upward and forward motion to get the top in the full up position Lift therear edge B of the convertible top to its full up positionby first raising the front edge A Close the storage comp...

Страница 127: ...Instrument Panel J K L M N V O P Q R S T U 2 74...

Страница 128: ...rtControls J Fog Lamp Button Option K Remote Hatch Release Button Coupe or Remote Trunk Release Button Convertible L IgnitionSwitch M ShiftLever Automatic Shown N Traction Control System TCS Switch 0...

Страница 129: ...and Driver Information Center DIC are designed tolet you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You llknow how fast you re going about how much fuel you have left and many other things you ll ne...

Страница 130: ...pm quickly when thefuel shuts off Warning Lights Gages and Messages This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights a...

Страница 131: ...he driver s belt is buckled Air Bag ReadinessLight There is an air bag readinesslight on the instrument panel which shows a deployed air bag symbol The system checks the air bag s electrical system fo...

Страница 132: ...voltmeter reading at 10volts or below could drain your battery and disable your vehicle Brake SystemWarning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t work...

Страница 133: ...ill on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service If the light stays on turn the ignition to OFF Or if the light comes on when you re driving stop as soo...

Страница 134: ...eeds service When this light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly If the driverturns off the Traction Control System by pressing the button on the console the TCS...

Страница 135: ...lfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not runas smooth...

Страница 136: ...m may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the lightoff Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel yo...

Страница 137: ...and oil viscosity but readings above the shaded area showthe normal operating range Readings in the shaded area tell you that the engine is low on oil or that youmight have some other oil problem See...

Страница 138: ...e may be a problem with your theft deterrent system Check Gages Light CHECK GAGES This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine If the light comeson and stays on while you aredrivin...

Страница 139: ...the gas station the fuel pump shutsoff before the gage reads FULL F 0 It takes more or less fuel to fill up than the gage reads For example the gage reads halffull but it took more or less than half o...

Страница 140: ...tion like oil pressure and temperature coolant temperature transmission fluid temperature battery voltage and fronthear tire pressures 3 TRIP Use this button to display your total and trip miles the e...

Страница 141: ...llowing pages will show the messages you can seeon the DIC display by pressing the DIC buttons 1FUEL The FUEL button displays average fuel economy and instantaneous fuel economy calculated for your sp...

Страница 142: ...y dataused to determine fuel range is an average of recent driving conditions As your driving conditions change thisdata is gradually updated Resetting thefuel range causes the fuel economy data to be...

Страница 143: ...nsmission fluid temperature automatics only such as TRANS FLUID123 O For TRANSFLUID 51 O C Press the GAGE button again to display the battery voltage such as 0 BATTERY 13 5VOLTS Press the GAGE button...

Страница 144: ...o oo o I IAVG SPEED 000 0 MPH I IOIL LIFE REMAIN 89 1 Odometer The odometer shows how faryour vehicle has been driven in either miles or kilometers Press the TRIP button to display odometer readings s...

Страница 145: ...button for two seconds then release The miles or kilometers since the last ignition cycle will be set into the trip odometer Press the TRIP button until ELAP TIME is displayed such asELM TIME 00 00 0...

Страница 146: ...With the ignition on press theTRIP button so the OIL LIFE percentage is displayed 2 Press RESET and holdfor two seconds The word RESET will appear thenOIL LIFE 99 Remember you must reset the OIL LIFE...

Страница 147: ...nder the OPTIONS button Lock and Arm Press the OPTIONS button until LOCK ARM appears on the display then usethe RESET button to page through the following selections LOCK ARM OFF LOCK ARM HORN ONLY LO...

Страница 148: ...withthe keyfob transmitter slider switch set to ON If you choose PASSIVE UNLOCK BOTH the driver and passenger s door locks will be programmed to passively unlock The driver and passengerdoors will pas...

Страница 149: ...LOCK DRIVER 0 AUTO UNLOCK BOTH 0 AUTO UNLOCK OFF If you choose AUTO UNLOCK DRIVER the driver s door will automatically unlock when you turn the vehicle off and pull the key outof the ignition Choose A...

Страница 150: ...ve stems on each tire Each sensor has a unique ID codeso the vehicle knows the tire location of the sensor When the vehicle reaches a speed of greater than 15 mph 24km h the sensors begin to send the...

Страница 151: ...information center will scroll three messages SERVICE ABS SERVICE TRACTION SYS and SERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG and the instrument cluster car icon will be illuminated The driver can acknowledgethese messages...

Страница 152: ...s no reductionin performance proceed to your destination The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicleis driven The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed whilethe REDUCED ENGINE POWER me...

Страница 153: ...ssage will shut off automatically onits own TRACTION SYSTEM OFF You will heara single quick tone when this message is displayed This message comes on and stays on when the TCS button on the console is...

Страница 154: ...ndling may be affected Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible MAXIMUM SPEED 80 MPH 129km h You will hear four chimes when this message is displayed To acknowledge the warning press RESET After...

Страница 155: ...il temperature with theGAGES button on the DIC HIGH TRANS TEMP You will hearfour chimes when this message is displayed To acknowledge this warning press the RESET button Afteryou press the RESET butto...

Страница 156: ...essure message at a time To read other messages that may have been sent at the same time press RESET If atire pressure message appears on the DIC stop as soon as youcan Havethe tire pressures checkeda...

Страница 157: ...rear to indicate to you which tire is flat You can receive more than one tire pressure messageat a time To read other messages that may have been sent at the same time press RESET If a tire pressure m...

Страница 158: ...been sent at the same time press RESET Ifa tire pressure message appears on the DX stop as soon as you can Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on your Tire Loading Information Label...

Страница 159: ...ORE SHIFT Automatic Transmissions Only CHANGE OIL NOW CHANGE OIL SOON CRUISE DISENGAGED CRUISE SET MPH ktn h DOOR AJAR ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCE ENGINE RPM HATCH AJAR Coupe TRUNKAJAR Convertible HIGHVO...

Страница 160: ...ir Conditioning Heating Defogging andDefrosting Audio Systems Settingthe Clock for All Systems AM FM Stereowith Cassette Tape Player and Automatic ToneControl CD Adapter Kits 3 17 3 2 1 3 25 3 27 3 27...

Страница 161: ...fan must be turned on for the airconditioning compressor to operate Temperature Knob The center knob controls the temperature of the air coming through the system Turn it to the left toward the blue a...

Страница 162: ...on when operating Usethis setting while trying to defrost or defog windows to help clear moisture RECIRCULATE Press this button to limit the amount of fresh air entering your vehicle by recirculating...

Страница 163: ...glisWMetric on the Driver Information Center IC When you start the vehicle the display will show the current fan speed air delivery mode and the driver set temperature for approximately five seconds a...

Страница 164: ...AUTO button to place the entire system in the automatic mode After a five second display of the current settings only the word AUTO and theoutside temperature will be shown on the digital display The...

Страница 165: ...ecrease and the temperature output may become warmer The air intake may shiftfrom recirculation to fresh air mode If the interior continues to cool due to a decrease in the amount of heat the vehicle...

Страница 166: ...s setting divides thea i rbetween the windshield and lower outlets and a small amount toward the side window vents This is useful whenfog appears on the windshieldor side glassdue to rain or snowy con...

Страница 167: ...llowed in the front defrost or defog modes as fresh air helps reduce moisture inside the vehicle FRONT Press the FRONT defrost button to quickly remove fog or frost from the windshield This setting di...

Страница 168: ...outside air temperature readings shown on the digital display for the automatic climate control system If the outside temperature goes up the displayed temperature will not change until The vehicle s...

Страница 169: ...moves moisture from the air so you may notice water dripping fi om under your vehicle when it is idling or after it has been turned off This is normal The heater works best if you keep your windows cl...

Страница 170: ...sting To rapidly defrost the windshield the FRONT defrost mode electronic dual climate control system or defrost mode manual control system should be used and the fan speed should be adjusted to the h...

Страница 171: ...designed to operate easily and 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 Delco Electronics system can do and...

Страница 172: ...wn Each notch on the control ring allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selecti...

Страница 173: ...and to the left to decrease bass When you use this control the radio s AUTO TONEsetting will switch to manual and the AUTO TONE display will go blank TREB Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn th...

Страница 174: ...rted The display will show the tape symbol and an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing If you hear nothing or hear just a garbledsound it may not bein squarely Press EJECT to remove the tap...

Страница 175: ...tton to advance quickly to another partof the tape Pressthe button again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape advances AM FM Press this button to pla...

Страница 176: ...for five seconds 4 After five seconds the tape symbol on the display will flash While the symbol is flashing insert the adapter The radio will turn on The CDplayer will work now This overridefeature w...

Страница 177: ...ach notch on the control ring allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection T...

Страница 178: ...the left to decrease bass When you use this control the radio s AUTO TONE setting will switch to manual and the AUTO TONE display willgo blank TREB Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob...

Страница 179: ...to go to the previous track if the current selection has been playing for less than eight seconds If the PREV button is pressed and the current selection has been playing for more than eight seconds...

Страница 180: ...e radio will play The disc will start at the first track when you reinsert it If you turn off the ignition or radiowith a disc in the player it will stay in theplayer When you turn on the ignition or...

Страница 181: ...azine slot Repeat this procedure for loading up to 12discs in the magazine Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine slide open the door of the compact disc CD changer Push the magazine into the...

Страница 182: ...EEK right arrow to go to the next track If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving forward through the disc The sound will mute while seeking REV 4 Press and hol...

Страница 183: ...and track number will be displayed FWD 6 Press and holdthis button to advance quickly through a track selection Release it to resume playing SEEK Press the right arrow to seek to the next selection o...

Страница 184: ...FTLOCK system It is recommended thatyou read through all nine steps before starting the procedure NOTE If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to...

Страница 185: ...ode contact your dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature 1 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or ON 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press the 1and 4 buttons together Hold them down 4 Press MN and000 will appe...

Страница 186: ...loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the...

Страница 187: ...e tape or the tape player at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pad...

Страница 188: ...dge Care of Your Compact Disc Player The use ofCD lens cleaner discsis not advised due to the riskof contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Power Antenna...

Страница 189: ...aged or need to be cleaned In either case lowerthe antenna by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged you can easily replaceit See your dealer for a...

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Страница 192: ...4 5 4 6 4 10 4 12 4 12 4 13 4 15 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4 16 4 19 4 20 4 21 4 22 4 22 4 24...

Страница 193: ...hey might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventableof accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in...

Страница 194: ...to drink alcohol and then drive But what if peopledo How much is too much if the h v e r plans to drive It s alot less than many might think Althoughit depends on each person and situation here is som...

Страница 195: ...skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above0 05percent Statistics show that the chance of...

Страница 196: ...ide home in a cab or if you re witha group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you wantit to go They are the brakes the st...

Страница 197: ...ther 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...

Страница 198: ...your brake pedal movesa little This is normal If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index Here s howanti...

Страница 199: ...i lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and letanti lock work for you You may hear a motor or clicking noise and feel the brake pedal move a little du...

Страница 200: ...ver you start your vehicle To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should always leavethe system on But you can turn the TCS system off if you ever need to To turn the systemoff...

Страница 201: ...e 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...

Страница 202: ...ur brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section 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 t...

Страница 203: ...y Passing another vehicle on atwo 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 jud...

Страница 204: ...shoulder and check the blindspot 0 0 0 0 Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are farenough ahead of...

Страница 205: ...rts to slide ease your foot off the acceleratorpedal 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 sec...

Страница 206: ...headlamps can light up onlyso much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the dayti...

Страница 207: ...ade much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can buildup a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes...

Страница 208: ...shield wiperblades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your windshi...

Страница 209: ...ections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast...

Страница 210: ...city map and plan your trip into an unknownpart of the city just as you would fora cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscrossmost large cities You ll save time and energy See...

Страница 211: ...o the gap atclose to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Tryto blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on t...

Страница 212: ...eit done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some thi...

Страница 213: ...he road in less 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 0 0 0 Make sure your vehicle is well v...

Страница 214: ...ngine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope I li A CAUTION I I rCoasting downhillin NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They...

Страница 215: ...shape forwinter You may want to put winter emergency suppliesin your vehicle Include anice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small...

Страница 216: ...e can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F OOC and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until s...

Страница 217: ...lippery spots The road might befine until you hita spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behin...

Страница 218: ...eep yourself andyour passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a redcloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stoppedby the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap ablanket around you I...

Страница 219: ...s long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster thanjust idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuelfor theheat that you get and it keeps the b...

Страница 220: ...weight is called Vehicle Capacity Weight andincludes the weight of all occupants cargo andall non factory installed options MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS...

Страница 221: ...g else they will goas fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going rn I A CAUTION Things youput inside your vehicle can strike and injurepeopl...

Страница 222: ...d what to do about some problems that can occur on the road 5 2 5 3 5 8 5 13 Hazard WarningFlashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5 16 Cooling System 5 22 If a Tire Goes Flat 5...

Страница 223: ...our front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off The hazard warning flashers will work once the button is pressed regardless of the key position To turn off the flashers push the hazard button Wh...

Страница 224: ...hicle evenif you have a manual transmission And if you have an automatic transmission it won t start that way Batteries can hurt you Theycan be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you 0...

Страница 225: ...lugged into thecigarette lighter oraccessory plug Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could save your radio I NOT...

Страница 226: ...r eyesor on yourskin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 5 Check that thejumper cables don t haveloose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could...

Страница 227: ...eadbattery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 7 Don t let the other end touch metal Connectit to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehi...

Страница 228: ...onnection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Tryto start the vehic...

Страница 229: ...Before youdo anything turnon the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle cannot be towed with sling type equipment 0 That your vehicle has rear wheel drive The...

Страница 230: ...icle damage The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported Don t usesubstitutes ropes leather straps canvas webbing etc that can becut by sharp edgesunderne...

Страница 231: ...r your transmissionwill be damaged NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage the vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle toground or vehicle to wheel lift equip...

Страница 232: ...uipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Use the shipping slots for car carrier securing When using wheel lift equipment a towing dolly must be used under the frontwheels or vehicle damage will occu...

Страница 233: ...ll a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attachwinch cablesor J hooksto suspension components when using car c...

Страница 234: ...ch alternates firing groups of four cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you willnotice a loss in power and engine performance This operating mode allows your vehicle to be drivento a sa...

Страница 235: ...steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle untilit cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant beforeyou open the hood If you keep driving when your en...

Страница 236: ...t the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary If you re in a trafficjam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or THIRD 3 for automatic tra...

Страница 237: ...g fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injureyou Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan I I If the coolant inside thecoolant surge ta...

Страница 238: ...re is a leak If you run the engine it could loseall coolant That could cause an enginefire and you couldbe burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle NOTICE Enginedamage if you keep runnin...

Страница 239: ...p is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information A CAUTION I Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly Theyare under pressure...

Страница 240: ...uld get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or otherscould beburned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean water and DEX COOL coolant NOTICE In cold weather wa...

Страница 241: ...diator hose isno longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly about one quarter turn to the left and then stop If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there isstill some pressure left 2 Then...

Страница 242: ...hose getting hot Watch out forthe engine cooling fans By this time the coolant level inside thecoolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the propermixture tothe coolant surge t...

Страница 243: ...he vehicle special tools and procedures are required if a tire needs to be serviced If these tools and procedures aren t used you or others could beinjured and your vehicle could be damaged Always bes...

Страница 244: ...front wheels You should turn your TCS Systemoff See Traction Control System in the Index Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible For a...

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Страница 246: ...Hydraulic Clutch Rear Axle Engine Coolant Surge TankPressure Cap Power SteeringFluid Windshield WasherFluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield WiperBlade Replacement Tires 6 52 6 52 6 54 6 54...

Страница 247: ...Corvette ServiceManual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has...

Страница 248: ...ecifications have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide i...

Страница 249: ...ice To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system allowing your emission c...

Страница 250: ...fuel filler door is on the driver s side of the vehicle The fuel cap is attached by a tether for your convenience rn A CAUTION I Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and that can cau...

Страница 251: ...im on the driver s side in the rear compartment While refueling place the cap in the holder on the fuel filler doorto prevent damage to your vehicle sfinish To remove the cap turn it slowly to the lef...

Страница 252: ...f your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Openthe fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not tospill gasoline Clean g...

Страница 253: ...e other thanthe ground inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should bemaintained until the filling is complete Bring the fill nozzlein contact with the Don t smoke while pumpi...

Страница 254: ...amp doors care should be taken in raising the hood with the headlamps up or shut off the lamps prior to opening the hood To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle Then go to the side o...

Страница 255: ...You ll see the following when you open the hood D E 6 10...

Страница 256: ...ll Cap E Air Cleaner E Power Steering Fluid Reservoir G Brake Fluid Reservoir H Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir If Equipped I Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Before closing the hood be sure all the...

Страница 257: ...e engine oil dipstick is next to the coolant surge tank The dipstick handle is a round yellow loop Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oi...

Страница 258: ...ingrange Push the dipstick all the way back in when you rethrough What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things GM4718M The Corvette engine requires a special oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M Oils...

Страница 259: ...5W 30 As shown in the viscosity chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 1OW 30if it s going to be 0 F 18 C or above These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or th...

Страница 260: ...tween3 000miles 5 000 km and 10 000 miles 16 000 km since your last oil change Under severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000 miles 5 000 km Never drive your vehicle more than 10 000mi...

Страница 261: ...s Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by puttingit in the trash...

Страница 262: ...couldbe burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off NOTICE If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily g...

Страница 263: ...the vehicle to your dealer service department and have it repaired as soon as possible There is a special procedure for checking and changing the transmission fluid Contact your dealer for additional...

Страница 264: ...isoperation can be difficult you may choose to have this done at your Chevrolet dealership Service Department If you do ityourself be sureto follow all the instructions here or you could geta false re...

Страница 265: ...n the Index 1 Remove the filler plug 2 Add fluid at thefiller plug hole Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the filler plug hole 3 Install the filler plug Be sure the pl...

Страница 266: ...id The clutch master cylinder is on the driver s side of the engine compartment near the fender To check the fluid remove the cap and rubber seal Fluid should beadded if the fluid level is below the s...

Страница 267: ...977 or SAE 8OW 90 GL 5 gear lubricant Engine Coolant The cooling s stem in your vehicleis filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000m...

Страница 268: ...of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else I I I CALTTION Adding onlyplai...

Страница 269: ...ze and crack the engine radiator heater core and otherparts If youhave to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system NOTICE If you usethe proper coolant you don...

Страница 270: ...urge tank Too much coolant can result in an ovefflow when the fluid is hot If the LOW COOLANT message comes on it means you re lowon engine coolant Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the prop...

Страница 271: ...rolled by a thermostat in the enginecoolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a pre set temperature When you replace the thermostat a GM th...

Страница 272: ...ment is hot the level should be at the HOT mark When the engine compartment is cool the level should be atthe FULL COLD mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids a...

Страница 273: ...er fluid Water cancause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluidtank and other partsof the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only thr...

Страница 274: ...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...

Страница 275: ...the area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir With the wrong kindof fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work...

Страница 276: ...I NOTICE Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could resultin costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly appl...

Страница 277: ...m battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s time for a new battery we recommenda Delco Freedom battery Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label...

Страница 278: ...ch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package HeadlampdHighbeam 1 The headlamps need to be halfway open Turn the headlamp switch on then qu...

Страница 279: ...Pull the clip centered above the lens outward Be careful not to scratch the paint 6 Reach behind the lamp and turn the bulb to the left counterclockwise to remove it Don t touch the halogen bulbs The...

Страница 280: ...bulb 4 Squeeze the tab on the socket and turn it to the left counterclockwise to removethe socket with the bulb 5 Remove the bulb from the socket 6 Reverse the steps with a new bulb Front Sidemarker L...

Страница 281: ...1 Remove the screws 2 Pull thetaillamp housing assembly out 3 To remove the socket with the bulb squeeze the tab while you turnthe socket to the left counterclockwise...

Страница 282: ...y bulb replacement procedures not listed here please seeyour dealership Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement It s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly every six months For the proper...

Страница 283: ...e blade assembly pivot locking tab Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from the wiper arm hook Remove the insert from the blade assembly The insert has two notches at one end that are locked...

Страница 284: ...way through the blade claws at the opposite end B Plastic caps C will be forced off as the insert is fully installed 2 Be sure the notches are locked by the bottom claws Make sure that all other claw...

Страница 285: ...s 0 0 0 Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a resultof too much friction You could have an airoutand a serious accident See Zoading Your Vehicle in the Index Underinflated tires pose the s...

Страница 286: ...that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment If a tire sinflatio...

Страница 287: ...n a tire is filled with air it provides a cushion between the road and the wheel Because you won t have this cushion when driving ona deflated tire try to avoid potholes that coulddamage your wheel an...

Страница 288: ...your dealer if you ever need to have a wheel replaced or if the batteries in the sensors ever need replacement NOTICE Using liquid sealants can damage the tirevalves and tire pressure monitor sensors...

Страница 289: ...d handling 0 Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear Badhandling 0 Rough ride 0 Needless damage fromroad...

Страница 290: ...The tire has a puncture cut or other damagethat can t be repaired well because of the size orlocation of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire L...

Страница 291: ...izes 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 you feel that winter tires are nee...

Страница 292: ...riteria 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...

Страница 293: ...heels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tirelife and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed Howe...

Страница 294: ...dlamp aim bumper height vehicleground clearance and tire clearanceto the body and chassis A CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loo...

Страница 295: ...ed wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how far it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel usea new GM original equ...

Страница 296: ...I NOTICE Your wheel lock key or lock nuts could be damaged if an air or impact wrench is used with this key Tire Chains NOTICE Don t usetire chains They can damage your vehicle because there s not en...

Страница 297: ...er Thinner 0 Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will...

Страница 298: ...damp cloth to remove dirt You may haveto do it more than once Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get themoff quickly Use a clean cloth and a vinyVleather cleaner See your...

Страница 299: ...ent rinse with cold water and tumble dry on low Do not use chlorine bleach Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a cr...

Страница 300: ...dshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary replace blades that look worn Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them la...

Страница 301: ...acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or anall cotton towel to avoid surfa...

Страница 302: ...eeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible CleaningYour ConvertibleTop Your convertible top should be cleaned often If you use an automatic car wash use one with water jets and hanging c...

Страница 303: ...asive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brus...

Страница 304: ...if a magnesium wheel needs paint repair or refinishing Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated...

Страница 305: ...osive or acidic cleaning agents the paint surface engine degreasers aluminum cleaning agents or discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into I A other harsh solvents to clean fiberglass s...

Страница 306: ...rylics Plexiglas plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 I1602 0 473 L I Multi Purpose Interior Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels I Cleaner and floor mats 1052929 I 16oz 0 473 L I Wheel Cleaner...

Страница 307: ...e cover assembly for the rear left hand compartment storage pocket It s very helpful if youever need to order parts On this label is 0 your VIN the model designation paint information and a list of al...

Страница 308: ...e harness The plug has three separate wires 0 The orange wire connects to battery power The yellow wire connects to ignition power Power is only available in the ignition ON position 0 The black wire...

Страница 309: ...eakers The wiring circuitsin your vehicle are protected from short circuits by acombination of maxi fuses mini fuses and circuit breakers This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical...

Страница 310: ...16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Usage Parking Lamps Taillamps CigaretteLighter Stop Hazard Flashers Body Control Module Windshield Wipermasher Accessory Power Blank Body Control Module Crank HazardPTurn Signal A...

Страница 311: ...eft Driver Power Seat CircuitBreaker Passenger Power Seat Circuit Breaker Micro Relay Monitored Inadvertent Load Control Fuse 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 Usage Micro Relay Right Dayti...

Страница 312: ...ock There is one fuse block in the engine compartment located on the passenger sside of the vehicle in front of the battery Fuse Usage 1 ABS TRANS 2 Approach 3 Right HeadlampMotor 4 Left HeadlampMotor...

Страница 313: ...Sensor Powertrain ControlModule Throttle Control Injector 2 Engine Ignition Blank Blank Injector 1 Powertrain ControlModule Fuse 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Usage Air Conditioning...

Страница 314: ...ti Lock Brakes Anti Lock Brakes and SelectiveReal Time DampingElectronics Fuse Puller Replacement Bulbs Console CompartmentFlood LED Glove Box Lamp 194 Mirror Reading Lamps 212 2 VisorVanityMirror 37...

Страница 315: ...ermostat Temperature Specification 187 F 86 C Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter A917C Battery 78A 72H Coolant Surge Tank Cap GM P a r tNo 10296465 15 psi 105 kPa Engine Oil Filter PF44 PCVValve 799...

Страница 316: ...rankcase With Filter Change 6 5 quarts 6 1 L FuelTank 19 1 gallons 72 3 L Manual Transmission Rear Axle Overhaul 4 1 quarts 3 81 L Lubricant 1 5quarts 1 42L Limited SlipAdditive 4 ounces 118ml Tire Pr...

Страница 317: ...1loo Accessory Belt Routing ENGINESPEED RPM Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioningrefrigerantsare the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the...

Страница 318: ...k NOTES 6 73...

Страница 319: ...NOTES...

Страница 320: ...dability and emissioncontrol performance 7 2 7 2 7 3 7 4 7 5 Introduction Your Vehicleand the Environment How This Sectionis Organized Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services MaintenanceSchedule 7 11 7...

Страница 321: ...edures are important Impropervehicle maintenance can even affect the qualityof the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicl...

Страница 322: ...ation See Service andOwner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easilydo to help keep your vehicle in good...

Страница 323: ...ive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your GMdealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you...

Страница 324: ...r urge thatall recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicatedintervals and the maintenance be recorded Your Corvette has an Engine OilLife Monitor This monitor will show you when to ch...

Страница 325: ...t MILEAGE the Engine Oil Life Monitor See Engine Oil i n the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote f 7 Inspect air cleanerfilter if you a...

Страница 326: ...Monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service S...

Страница 327: ...70 000Miles 112 000 km 0 Check the Engine OilLife Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset the Engine OilLife Monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote Ins...

Страница 328: ...ks Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission ControlService See footnote f 100 000Miles It50 000 km Checkthe Engine Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are change...

Страница 329: ...manceoperation Manual transmission fluid doesn t require change 0 If you haven t used your vehicle under severe conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transmission f...

Страница 330: ...e Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the enginecoolantlevel and add DEX COOL coolant mixtureif necessary See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor further details Wi...

Страница 331: ...per Blades Cleaning in the Index Manual Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level add if needed See Manual Transmission inthe Index Check for leaks A fluidloss may indicate a problem Have...

Страница 332: ...theshift lever in NEUTRAL N push the clutch down halfway and try tostartthe engine The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor If the starter works when the c...

Страница 333: ...toroll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should thevehicle beginto move Park on a fairly steephill with the vehicle facing downhill Keepingyour foot on the regular brake set the parking brak...

Страница 334: ...en damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connectionsor other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehi...

Страница 335: ...ld look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M For the proper viscosity see Engine Oil in the Index USAGE Engine Coolant HydraulicBrake System Hydraulic Clutch System Power Steering Sy...

Страница 336: ...ivalent where required See RearAxle in the Index GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent USAGE Hood Latch Assembly Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weath...

Страница 337: ...vicesareperformed record the the following record pages Also you shouldretainall date odometerreadingandwhoperformed the service maintenance receipts Your ownerinformationportfolio in the boxes provid...

Страница 338: ...Maintenance Record 7 19...

Страница 339: ...Maintenance Record...

Страница 340: ...ODOMETER DATE READING Maintenance Record SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 21...

Страница 341: ...Maintenance Record...

Страница 342: ...rocedure CustomerAssistancefor Text Telephone TTY Users ChevroletRoadsideAssistanceProgram CanadianRoadsideAssistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participationin an AlternativeDispute ResolutionProgram...

Страница 343: ...oncern has not been resolvedto your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at tha...

Страница 344: ...h For help outsideof the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S Virgin Isl...

Страница 345: ...nce Center P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer CommunicationCentre 163 005 1908Colonel SamDrive Oshawa OntarioLlH 8P7 Refer to your Warranty an...

Страница 346: ...free number will provide you over the phoneroadside assistance with minor mechanical problems If your problem cannot be resolved overthe phone our advisorshave access to a nationwide networkof dealer...

Страница 347: ...ecoverageprovided by the Bumper to Bumper New VehicleLimited Warranty to eligible purchasersof 1998Chevrolet passenger car and light duty trucks Please seeyour selling dealer for details Note Courtesy...

Страница 348: ...wing available to give to the advisor 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Vehicle IdentificationNumber VIN License plate number Vehicle color Vehicle location Telephone numberwhere you can be reached Vehicle mileage Descri...

Страница 349: ...e All Courtesy Transportationarrangements will be administered by your Chevrolet dealer servicemanagement Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs 0 Chevrolet Courtesy Transportationis not partof...

Страница 350: ...y can assistin arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Chevroletvoluntarilyp...

Страница 351: ...Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 222 1020 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with aseparate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO T...

Страница 352: ...e you ll notify us Pleasecall us at 1 800 222 1020or write Chevrolet MotorDivision Chevrolet CustomerAssistance Center P O Box7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English...

Страница 353: ...specifications forthe 1998 GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 40 00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service informationneeded to knowledgeably service...

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Страница 356: ...2 78 4 7 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 80 Anti TheftRadio 3 25 AppearanceCare 6 52 Appearance Care Materials 6 6 1 ArbitrationProgram 8 9 Ashtray 2 58 AudioEquipment Adding 3 27 Automatic Au...

Страница 357: ...ystems 1 37 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 60 Child Restraints 1 27 Add on 1 27 Securing in the Passenger Seat Position 1 28 Top Strap 1 31 Types 1 27 WheretoPut 1 27 CigaretteLighter 2 58 Circuit Breakers...

Страница 358: ...Dimensions Vehicle 6 7 1 Dolby B NoiseReduction 3 16 Door Locks 2 4 Downshifting 2 31 Driver InformationCenter DIC 2 87 Warnings and Messages 2 97 Controls and Displays 2 88 ABS active 2 98 Charge Sys...

Страница 359: ...ing 6 12 OilLevelCheck 7 11 9 4 Oil Used 6 16 Overheating 5 13 Specifications 6 70 Oil When to Change 6 15 Running While Parked 2 38 StartingYour 2 22 Oil Pressure Gage 2 84 EnglisWMetric Button 2 77...

Страница 360: ...lashers 5 2 HeadlampDoors 2 44 HeadlampMighbeams Bulb Replacement 6 33 Headlamps 2 43 High LowBeamChanger 2 45 Wiring 6 64 Hearing Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 Heating 3 10 Heritagepages n 1 Highw...

Страница 361: ...85 Locks 2 4 Cylinders 7 12 Door 2 4 Ignition Automatic Transmission Lock Check 7 14 Key Lock CylindersService 7 12 PowerDoor 2 5 Using the Wheel Lock Key 6 50 Lubricants and Fluids 7 16 Lubrication S...

Страница 362: ...ion 2 36 Parking Brake Mechanism Check 7 14 Over Things That Burn 2 37 Passenger Position 1 18 Passing 4 12 Pass Key 2 18 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 15 Portable Fuel Container Filling a 6 8 Do...

Страница 363: ...ty Belts 1 6 Adults 1 11 Care 6 54 Children 1 25 Driver Position 1 11 Extender 1 37 How to Wear Properly 1 11 IncorrectUsage 1 13 1 31 1 32 Lap Belt Cinch Feature 1 12 LargerChildren 1 34 PassengerPos...

Страница 364: ...ering 4 10 In Emergencies 4 11 Power 4 10 Tips 4 10 Wheel Tilt 2 41 Storage Compartments 2 54 Speedometer 2 77 Steam 5 14 5 15 Storage Vehicle 6 32 Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 22 Sunvisors 2 58 Su...

Страница 365: ...lushingService 7 14 Universal Theft Deterrent System 2 17 Vehicle Adding Equipment tothe Outside of Your 6 3 Control 4 5 Damage Warnings ix Dimensions 6 71 IdentificationNumber 6 62 VentilationSystem...

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