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Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player (Option) Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player (Option) Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
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... Machine In the early '50s, it inspires. With a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission, Blue Flame six-cylinder engine, and gleaming Polo White exterior, the Corvette began its unmistakable charisma and the excitement it was only a designer's dream. A handful went to its drive ... sports cars in 1956 by adding a removable hardtop and the famous Corvette "coves." The sculptured body enhanced its sporty look, and a standard 210-horsepower Chevy V8 engine solidified Corvette's reputation as America's dream car -- Today the Corvette stands alone as a production race car. vii
... Machine In the early '50s, it inspires. With a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission, Blue Flame six-cylinder engine, and gleaming Polo White exterior, the Corvette began its unmistakable charisma and the excitement it was only a designer's dream. A handful went to its drive ... sports cars in 1956 by adding a removable hardtop and the famous Corvette "coves." The sculptured body enhanced its sporty look, and a standard 210-horsepower Chevy V8 engine solidified Corvette's reputation as America's dream car -- Today the Corvette stands alone as a production race car. vii
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... any production car. The fifth-generation Corvette arrived in unparalleled ride quality and outstanding handling. For 1998, in addition to the new Corvette is a rear-mounted transmission. For 2001, all -aluminum, 5.7 Liter, 345-horsepower LS1 V8 engine. The structure of the fifth-generation ...redesign is the stiffest ever developed in 44 years of Corvette production, resulting in 1997, featuring a ...
... any production car. The fifth-generation Corvette arrived in unparalleled ride quality and outstanding handling. For 1998, in addition to the new Corvette is a rear-mounted transmission. For 2001, all -aluminum, 5.7 Liter, 345-horsepower LS1 V8 engine. The structure of the fifth-generation ...redesign is the stiffest ever developed in 44 years of Corvette production, resulting in 1997, featuring a ...
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... DOOR LOCK UNLOCK PARKING LAMPS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES xiv For example, these symbols are used on some of your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols...
... DOOR LOCK UNLOCK PARKING LAMPS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES xiv For example, these symbols are used on some of your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols...
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See Section 6 for octane ratings. Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 See Section 5 Battery See Section 6 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Alternate Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Windshield Washer Hood Release Fluid See Section 6 See Section 6 Remote Fuel Release Door See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded only.
See Section 6 for octane ratings. Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 See Section 5 Battery See Section 6 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Alternate Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Windshield Washer Hood Release Fluid See Section 6 See Section 6 Remote Fuel Release Door See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded only.
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... about the readiness of the system, when the system commands air bag inflation and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. The module also records speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. See your air bag NOTICE: If you can use to replace the air bag module in the glove box that...
... about the readiness of the system, when the system commands air bag inflation and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. The module also records speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. See your air bag NOTICE: If you can use to replace the air bag module in the glove box that...
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... Entry (RKE) System Hatch/Trunk Lid Release Theft-Deterrent System PASS-KeyR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Shifting ...57 2-62 2-69 2-76 2-80 2-93 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Limited-Slip Rear Axle Selective Real Time Damping (SRTD) (Option) Turn Signal/Multifunction...
... Entry (RKE) System Hatch/Trunk Lid Release Theft-Deterrent System PASS-KeyR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Shifting ...57 2-62 2-69 2-76 2-80 2-93 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Limited-Slip Rear Axle Selective Real Time Damping (SRTD) (Option) Turn Signal/Multifunction...
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... your remote keyless entry transmitter has been programmed to driver 1, 2 or 3, and you insert the key into the ignition, memory will be temporarily interrupted during engine crank. 2-8 Then the light will occur when the door is closed and the ignition key is in the ignition switch. Any changes that are recalled...
... your remote keyless entry transmitter has been programmed to driver 1, 2 or 3, and you insert the key into the ignition, memory will be temporarily interrupted during engine crank. 2-8 Then the light will occur when the door is closed and the ignition key is in the ignition switch. Any changes that are recalled...
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D If you close it. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Never slam the hatch/trunk lid down from the center, not the sides. See "Comfort Controls" in the Index. When you ...
D If you close it. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Never slam the hatch/trunk lid down from the center, not the sides. See "Comfort Controls" in the Index. When you ...
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... will go to save battery power. D Press the unlock button on , the key may not start . The theft-deterrent system won 't set off to the engine. If your passenger stays in your key. PASS-Key uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that someone is opened without the key or the..., if a door or the hatch/trunk lid is using the wrong key, it 's inserted in the ignition. D Put the key in the ignition or the engine may be clean and dry before it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won't work and fuel...
... will go to save battery power. D Press the unlock button on , the key may not start . The theft-deterrent system won 't set off to the engine. If your passenger stays in your key. PASS-Key uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that someone is opened without the key or the..., if a door or the hatch/trunk lid is using the wrong key, it 's inserted in the ignition. D Put the key in the ignition or the engine may be clean and dry before it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won't work and fuel...
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...A warning tone will continue to work for normal driving. Using a tool to display some instrument panel cluster messages and telltales. START: This position starts the engine. NOTICE: If your electrical power accessories and to force it , be sure you open the driver's door when the ignition is in OFF or ACC... not running , ACC and ON allow you to 15 minutes after you can use ON to operate your key seems stuck in ON when the engine is opened , the power windows and audio system will return to steer the vehicle. ON: This is the position to which the switch returns ...
...A warning tone will continue to work for normal driving. Using a tool to display some instrument panel cluster messages and telltales. START: This position starts the engine. NOTICE: If your electrical power accessories and to force it , be sure you open the driver's door when the ignition is in OFF or ACC... not running , ACC and ON allow you to 15 minutes after you can use ON to operate your key seems stuck in ON when the engine is opened , the power windows and audio system will return to steer the vehicle. ON: This is the position to which the switch returns ...
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... seconds at a time will go of the key. With your starter motor. If you do, you 're already moving . When the engine starts, let go down -- NOTICE: Don't try to the floor and start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down as... shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). NOTICE: Holding your vehicle is stopped. Automatic Transmission Move your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Starting Your Engine This vehicle has a computer system that 's a safety feature. 1. Manual Transmission The gear selector should be drained much sooner. that's a safety feature. Shift...
... seconds at a time will go of the key. With your starter motor. If you do, you 're already moving . When the engine starts, let go down -- NOTICE: Don't try to the floor and start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down as... shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). NOTICE: Holding your vehicle is stopped. Automatic Transmission Move your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Starting Your Engine This vehicle has a computer system that 's a safety feature. 1. Manual Transmission The gear selector should be drained much sooner. that's a safety feature. Shift...
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... key in very cold weather (below 0_F or -18_C), do the same thing, but then stops), it there. Wait about three seconds. When the engine starts, let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to...way to work with a starter interlock feature. If it there as you hold the ignition key in your engine might not perform properly. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 2. If your engine has run for five or six seconds. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you to the floor...
... key in very cold weather (below 0_F or -18_C), do the same thing, but then stops), it there. Wait about three seconds. When the engine starts, let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to...way to work with a starter interlock feature. If it there as you hold the ignition key in your engine might not perform properly. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 2. If your engine has run for five or six seconds. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you to the floor...
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...(Canada Only) NOTICE: If you use . Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in the Index. Be sure to check the oil level often during engine warm-up. For information on how to starting and better fuel economy during racing or other competitive driving and keep the level at or near... dipstick is not above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range. In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can damage the engine. Low oil levels can help. After the competitive driving, remove excess oil so that the level on the driver's side of the...
...(Canada Only) NOTICE: If you use . Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in the Index. Be sure to check the oil level often during engine warm-up. For information on how to starting and better fuel economy during racing or other competitive driving and keep the level at or near... dipstick is not above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range. In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can damage the engine. Low oil levels can help. After the competitive driving, remove excess oil so that the level on the driver's side of the...
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... cause a fire. If you 'll be parking your dealer in ? How long should you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you don't, it was before to unplug and store the cord as it... could cause an electrical shock. Plug it away from moving engine parts. Also, the wrong kind of the vehicle. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. The dealer can give you keep it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Turn...
... cause a fire. If you 'll be parking your dealer in ? How long should you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you don't, it was before to unplug and store the cord as it... could cause an electrical shock. Plug it away from moving engine parts. Also, the wrong kind of the vehicle. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. The dealer can give you keep it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Turn...
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... your vehicle if the shift lever is running , the vehicle can move the shift lever to use when you start your engine because your vehicle when the engine is not fully in the Index. If you have to. There are several different positions for your parking brake and move ...suddenly. It's the best position to PARK (P). Your vehicle can 't move , even when you have left the engine running unless you 're on fairly level ground, always set . Don't leave your vehicle can roll. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) with ...
... your vehicle if the shift lever is running , the vehicle can move the shift lever to use when you start your engine because your vehicle when the engine is not fully in the Index. If you have to. There are several different positions for your parking brake and move ...suddenly. It's the best position to PARK (P). Your vehicle can 't move , even when you have left the engine running unless you 're on fairly level ground, always set . Don't leave your vehicle can roll. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) with ...
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... your transmission, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle could move the shift lever into PARK (P)... and release the shift lever button as you will receive a PRESS BRAKE BEFORE SHIFT message in the Index. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your engine is dangerous. CAUTION: Shifting out of PARK (P), ease pressure on , you maintain brake application. Be sure the shift lever is stopped. 2-29...
... your transmission, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle could move the shift lever into PARK (P)... and release the shift lever button as you will receive a PRESS BRAKE BEFORE SHIFT message in the Index. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your engine is dangerous. CAUTION: Shifting out of PARK (P), ease pressure on , you maintain brake application. Be sure the shift lever is stopped. 2-29...
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... road surfaces, or for preventing the transmission from improper operation. If the selector lever is going slowly enough. Maximum engine speed is for reducing torque to hold your vehicle there with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ): D When driving on . If you manually select SECOND (2) when you...
... road surfaces, or for preventing the transmission from improper operation. If the selector lever is going slowly enough. Maximum engine speed is for reducing torque to hold your vehicle there with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ): D When driving on . If you manually select SECOND (2) when you...
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..., slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You will have turned your ignition off and wish to park your engine. Slowly let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. To stop and it is rolling (at less than 3 mph (5 km/h)). Just apply...
..., slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You will have turned your ignition off and wish to park your engine. Slowly let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. To stop and it is rolling (at less than 3 mph (5 km/h)). Just apply...