1995 Chevrolet Corvette Owners Manual

fdilure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. ‘$ Your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor. This monitor will show you when to change the oil -- usually between 3,000 miles (5 000 kin) and 7,500 miles ( I 2 500 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 7,500 miles (1 2 500 km) or 12 months without an oil change. The system won’t detect dust in the oil. So if you drive in a dusty area, be sure to change your oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the CHANGE OIL light comes on. Remember to reset the Oil Life Monitor when the oil has been changed. For more information, see “Engine Oil Life Monitor” in the Index.

7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Cl Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. *

0 Lubricate the suspension, steering and

transmission shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

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Schedule 11.

-name 15,000 Miles (25 000 kin) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension, steering and

transmission shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside

temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32" C) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain.

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- Uses such as found in taxi, police or

.delivery service.

If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change.

DATE SERVICED

ACTUAL MILEAGE

B Y

Maintenance Schedule I1 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * Lubricate the suspension, steering and transmission shift linkage, parlung brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. *

0 Lubricate the suspension, steering and

transmission shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside

temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32°C) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain.

(Continued)

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30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued)

- Uses such as found in taxi, police or

delivery service.

If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km). Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change. Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service.

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0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control

Service. T Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Sewice. 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage

or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. f

I DATE

I ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY: I

37,500 Miles (62 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. *

0 Lubricate the suspension, steering and

transmission shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. *

0 Lubricate the suspension, steering and

transmission shift linkage, parhng brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside

temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32 O C) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain.

(Continued)

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45,000 Miles (75 000 km) (Continued)

- Uses such as found in taxi, police or

delivery service.

I f you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

DATE

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52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. *

0 Lubricate the suspension, steering and transmission shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

ACTUAL MILEAGE t

SERVICED BY

60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * Lubricate the suspension, steering and transmission shift linkage, parlung brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside

temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32 O C) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain.

- Uses such as found in taxi, police or

delivery service.

lfyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles ( I 66 000 km). Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.

0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or

every 24 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service.

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Service.

60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control 0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage

Service.

or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service.

67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension, steering and

transmission shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

DATE SERVICED

ACTUAL MILEAGE

B Y

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75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. *

0 Lubricate the suspension, steering and transmission shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside

temperature regularly reaches 90 OF (32 O C) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain.

- Uses such as found in taxi, police or

delivery service.

IJfyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

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Maintenance Schedule I1 I 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. *

17 Lubricate the suspension, steering and

transmission shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

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ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

DATE

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90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the suspension, steering and

transmission shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or

every 24 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside

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temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32 O C) or higher.

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delivery service.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km). Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change. Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service.

Service.

0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control 0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service.

Service.

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I Maintenance Schedule I1 97,500 Miles (1 62 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. *

0 Lubricate the suspension, steering and

transmission shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control 0 If you haven’t used your vehicle under

Service.

severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter.

DATE SERVICED

ACTUAL MILEAGE

B Y

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Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D. At Each Fuel Fill It is important for you or a service station attendant to per$orm these underhood checks at each fuel fill.

Engine Oil Level Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further details.

Engine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary. See “Coolant” in the Index for further details.

Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index for further details. At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information label located on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See “Tires” in the Index for further details.

Cassette Deck Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index for further details.

Power Antenna Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the Index for further details.

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At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D.

Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the hood, rear compartment, console door and any folding seat hardware. Part D tells you what to use. More fiequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment.

Starter Switch

NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service.

Brake-l’ransmission Shift Interlock -- BTSI

(Automatic Transmission)

1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room

around the vehicle.

2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking

Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake.

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1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around

the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface.

Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check

3.

2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”

in the Index if necessary). NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.

Steering Column Lock While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position.

With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).

0 With a manual transmission, the key should turn to

LOCK only when the shift lever is in REVERSE (R). On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should turn to LOCK only with the key button depressed. On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.

To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes.

Underbody Flushing At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect.

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Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. Steering and Suspension Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Tire and Wheel Inspection Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage. If there is irregular or premature wear, check the wheel alignment. Inspect for damaged wheels. 7-44

the body near

Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index. Manual Transmission Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See “Manual Transmission” in the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair Rear Axle Service Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking.

it if needed.

if needed.

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

USAGE Engine Coolant

USAGE Engine Oil

FLUIDLUBRICANT The engine requires a special oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting this Standard may be identified as synthetic, and should also be identified with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol. However, not all Synthetic API oils with the “Starburst” symbol will meet this GM Standard. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M. For the proper viscosity, see “Engine Oil” in the Index.

Coolant Supplement

Hydraulic Brake System

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Hydraulic Clutch System

FLUIDLUBRICANT 50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze (GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M. GM Part No. 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush and refill. Delco Supreme ll@ Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347 or equivalent).

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USAGE Parking Brake Guides

Power Steering System

Manual Transmission

Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders

FLUIDLUBRICANT Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. GM Synthetic Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 12345866 or 12345867 or equivalent). Manual Transmission Fluid SAE 5W-30 (GM Part No. 105293 1 or equivalent).

DEXRON@-111 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345120) or synthetic S A E 5W-30 engine oil.

USAGE Manual Transmission Shift Linkage

~~~ Automatic Transmission Shift Linkage Clutch Linkage Pivot Points Floor Shift Linkage Chassis Lubrication

FLUIDLUBRICANT Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Engine oil.

Engine oil.

Engine oil.

Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

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I USAGE Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential)

Windshield Washer Solvent

Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and

Spring Anchor

FLUIDLUBRICANT Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345977) or SAE 80W-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant, and Limited-Slip Differential Lubricant Additive (GM Part No. 1052358 or equivalent) where required. See “Rear Axle” in the Index. GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent.

a. Engine oil.

b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part

No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

USAGE Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning

FLUIDLUBRICANT Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part No. 1050109). Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).

See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.

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Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and

Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.

Maintenance Record

MAINTENANCE

PERFORMED

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ODOMETER READING SERVICED

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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. This section includes information on: The Customer Satisfaction Procedure, Customer Assistance for Hearing or Speech Impaired, The Corvette Action Center, BBB Auto Line - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, Reporting Safety Defects, Roadside Assistance, and Service and Owner Publications. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Chevrolet. Normally, any concern with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s Sales or Service Departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfdction, the following steps should be taken:

STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales, Service, or Parts Manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager. STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealer without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Rico, call 1-800-496-9992 (English) or 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish). In the U.S. Virgin Islands, call 1-800-496-9994. In other overseas locations, contact GM North American Export Sales in Canada by calling 1-905-644-4112.

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For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: 0 Your name, address, home and business telephone

numbers

0 Vehicle Identification Number (This is available

from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the left top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.)

0 Dealership name and location 0 Vehicle delivery date and present mileage 0 Nature of concern We encourage you to call the toll-free number listed previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Chevrolet, write to:

Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047

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Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas offices. When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealership’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern. Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, Chevrolet has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer Assistance Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-TDD-CHEV. (TDD users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Corvette Action Center If you have any questions, comments or problems regarding your Corvette in general, you can call the Corvette Action Center at 1-800-457-VElT. The Corvette Action Center is open between the hours of 6:OO a.m. to 2:30 p.m., CST, Monday through Friday.

GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program* *This program may not be available in all states, depending on state law. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Chevrolet and your Chevrolet dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful. There may be instances where an impartial third-party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. To assist in resolving these disagreements, Chevrolet voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE.

BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers. This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle. If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone number, or write them at the following address:

BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100

To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and a statement of the nature of your complaint. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage, and other factors.

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We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Chevrolet. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator. The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject. If you accept the decision, GM will be bound by that decision. The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about forty days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made. Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5 100 or the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222- 1020.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:

NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:

Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario KlG 352

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write:

Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P. 0. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047

In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L 1 H 8P7

Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet has established the Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Center. Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872). This toll-free number will provide you over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems. If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to a nationwide network of dealer-recommended service providers. Roadside membership is free however some services may incur costs.

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Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer, Basic Care and Courtesy" Care: ROADSIDE Basic Care PROVIDES:

Toll-free number, 1-800-CHEV-USA

0 Free towing for warranty repairs

Basic over-the-phone technical advice

0 Available dealer services at reasonable costs

(i,e., wrecker services, locksmithkey service, glass repair, etc.)

Note: Roadside Basic Care applies to all ChevroletlGeo vehicles regardless of age or miles. ROADSIDE Courtesy Care PROVIDES: 0 Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined above) Plus: 0 FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer

from a legal roadway) FREE LocksmitldKey Service (when keys are lost on the road or locked inside)

0 FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road)

FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road) FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on the road)

Note: Courtesy Care is available to Retail and Retail Lease Customers operating 1994 and newer Chevrolet/Geo vehicles for a period of 36 months/36,000 miles. All Courtesy Care services must be pre-arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or Dealer Service Management. Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to modify or discontinue Basic Care and Courtesv -at For complete program details, see your Chevrolet/Geo dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure. The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service. When roadside services are required, our advisors will explain any payment obligations that may be incurred for utilizing outside services. For prompt assistance when calling, please have the following information available to give to the advisor: 0 Vehicle Identification Number

any time.

License plate number

Vehicle color Vehicle location Telephone number where you can be reached Vehicle mileage Description of problem

Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportation for customers needing warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the BUMPER TO BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty to retail purchasers of 1995 ChevroletlGeo passenger cars and light duty trucks (please see your selling dealer for details). Courtesy Transportation includes:

One way shuttle ride for any warranty repair completed during the same day. Up to $30 maximum daily vehicle rental allowance for any overnight warranty repair up to 5 days, OR

0 Up to $30 maximum daily cab, bus, or other

transportation allowance in lieu of rental for any overnight warranty repair up to 5 days, OR Up to $10 daily fuel allowance for rides provided by another person (ie., friend, neighbor, etc.) in lieu of rental for any overnight warranty repair up to 5 days. Note: All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by your ChevroletlGeo dealership service management. Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs.

0 Chevrolet/Geo Courtesy Transportation is not part of

the BUMPER TO BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty. ChevroletlGeo reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time without notification. For additional program details contact your Chevrolet/Geo dealer.

In Canada, please consult your GM dealer for information on courtesy transportation.

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Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. Service and Owner Publications Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and many past model General Motors vehicles. Toll-free telephone numbers for ordering information:

United States Canada

1-800-551-4123 1-800-668-5539

Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnosis and repair information for all chassis and body systems. They may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater understanding of their vehicle. They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform “do-it-yourself” service. These are authentic General Motors service manuals meant for professional, qualified technicians.

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Index

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Accessory Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding

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Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22 . . . . . . 6-34 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . 6-29 Coolant to the Recovery Tank 2- 19. 6-67 Electrical Equipment Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28 6-13 Engineoil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24 Manual Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 1 Power Steering Fluid SoundEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Windshield Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42. 6-3 1 AirBag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 1-20 How Does it Restrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - I8 How it Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-69 Readiness Light Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 1-17 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What Makes it Inflate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 What Will You See After it Inflates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1 When Should it Inflate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 17 Air Conditioner Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Air Conditioning

Air Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2. 3.5 Alarm. Theft Deterrent System .................... 2-12 ..................... Alignment and Balance. Tires 6-54 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63 Antenna. Power Mast Care ....................... 3-19 Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 2.72. 4.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Anti-Lock Brakes Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55 Appearance Care and Materials .................... 6-65 Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60 ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74 Active Light OffLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-73 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.73. 4.8 Audio System. Tips about Your .................... 3-17 Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- I O Automatic Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Automatic Electronic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 Automatic Transmission Automatic Overdrive Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 Drive (D) Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 First (1) Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 Neutral (N) Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26

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Park (P) Position ............................. Reverse (R) Position .......................... Second (2) Position ........................... Automatic Transmission Fluid ..................... Adding .................................... Checking ................................... Temperature Reading ......................... Axle, Rear ....................................

2-24 2-25 2-27 6-20 6-22 6-21 2-84 6-26

Back-up Lamp. Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41 Battery ....................................... 6-35 Replacement, Passive Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Warnings .................................... 5-2 BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-3 Bi-Level ....................................... 3-3 Blizzard ...................................... 4-26 Brake Adjustment ................................. 6-35 Fluid, Adding ............................... 6-34 Master Cylinder ............................. 6-32 PedalTravel ................................ 6-35 System Parts, Replacing ....................... 6-35 System Warning Light ........................ 2-70 Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42 Wear ...................................... 6-34 Brake, Parking ................................. 2-32 Brakes, Anti-Lock ............................... 4-6 Braking ........................................ 4-5 Braking, In Emergencies .......................... 4-9 “Break-In, ” New Vehicle .......................... 2- 15 Brightness Control .............................. 2-46

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BTSI (Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock) . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lamp .............................. 6-41 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (ZR- 1) . . . . . . . . . . 6-46 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Except ZR-1) . . . . 6-45 Chart ...................................... 6-74 Cornering Lamp ............................. 6-43 FogLamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38 Front Turn Signal Lamps ...................... 6-39 Headlamps ................................. 6-37 Rear Cargo Compartment Lamp (Convertible) . . . . . 6-44 Rear Cargo Compartment Lamp (Coupe) . . . . . . . . . . 6-44 Rear Turn Signal and Taillamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40 Sidemarker ................................. 6-42

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.. Canada. Vehicles First Sold 11 Canadian Roadside Assistance ...................... 8-8 Capacities and Specifications ...................... 6-75 Carbon Monoxide ......................... Care of Your Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 Care of Your Compact Discs ...................... 3-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 Cassette Tape Player. Care of Your Center Console ................................. 2-57 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Except ZR- 1). Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (ZR- 1). Bulb Replacement ............................. 6-46 CertificationRire Label .......................... 4-28 ................................... 6-55 Chains. Tire Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-27 Charging System Light .......................... 2-70

Check Gauges Light ............................. 2-85 Checking Your Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 BrakeFluid ................................. 6-33 Engine Coolant .............................. 6-28 EngineOil .................................. 6-13 .................... 6-23 Manual Transmission Fluid ......................... 6-30 Power Steering Fluid Restraint Systems ............................ 1-30 Things Under the Hood ........................ 6-8 . . . . . . . . 6-25 Checking and Adding Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-64 Child Restraints ................................ 1-25 Securing in the Passenger Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 TopStrap ................................... 1-25 WheretoPut ................................ 1-25 Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-6 1 Cinch Feature. Lap Belt .......................... 1- 12 Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-17 Cleaning ........................... 6-63 Aluminum Wheels Dulso-Coated Moldings ....................... 6-58 Engine ..................................... 6-63 Fabric ..................................... 6-56 Glass ...................................... 6-59 Leather .................................... 6-58 Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . 6-60 Removable Roof Panel ........................ 6-60 Soft-Touch Surfaces .......................... 6-58 Speakercovers .............................. 6-59 ............................ 6-57 Special Problems

Stains ...................................... 6-57 The Inside of Your Corvette .................... 6-56 The Outside of Your Corvette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-61 Tires ...................................... 6-63 Top of the Instrument Panel .................... 6-59 Vinyl ...................................... 6-58 Your Convertible Top ......................... 6-62 Cleaning and Storage. Hardtop .................... 6-63 Climate Control. Automatic Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Clock. Setting the ............................... 3-10 Clutch. Hydraulic ............................... 6-24 Comfort Controls ................................ 3-1 Compact Discs. Care of Your ...................... 3-19 Compact Spare Tire ............................. 5-40 Compartment. Door Storage ...................... 2-59 Compartment. Rear Storage ....................... 2-58 Console. Center ................................ 2-57 Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5 Control. Loss of ................................ 4-14 Convertible Hardtop ............................. 2-95 Convertible Hardtop. To Install .................... 2-99 Convertible Hardtop. To Remove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-96 ConvertibleTop ................................ 2-90 ToLower ................................... 2-90 ToRaise ................................... 2-93 Convex Outside Mirror .......................... 2-50 Coolant ....................................... 6-27 Coolant Heater. Engine ..................... 2-23. 6- 16 Coolant High Fill Reservoir (LT1 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Coolant Recovery Tank .......................... 5-17 Coolant. How to Add to the High Fill Reservoir (LTl Engine) .................................

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Coolant. How to Add to the High Fill Reservoir (LT5Engine) ................................. 5-20 Coolant. How to Add to the Coolant Recovery Tank . . . 5-17 Cooling System ................................ 5-15 Cornering Lamp. Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 ........................... 8-2 Corvette Action Center Courtesy Lamps ................................ 2-49 Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-7 Covered Visor Vanity Mirror ...................... 2-5 1 Cruise Control ................................. 2-43 Erasing Speed Memory ........................ 2-45 Getting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Passing Another Vehicle While Using To Increase Speed ............................ 2-45 ToReduceSpeed ............................ 2-45 To Resume a Set Speed ........................ 2-44 ToSet ..................................... 2-44 UseonHills ................................ 2-45 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or SpeechImpaired ............................... 8-2 Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8- 1

Damage. Finish ............................... Daytime Running Lamps ......................... Dead Battery ................................... Defects. Reporting ............................... Defensive Driving ............................... .......................... Defogger. Rear Window Defogging ..................................... Defogging and Defrosting (Manual System) . . . . . 3.3. 3.8

6-64 2-47 5-2 8-4 4- 1 3-9 3-3

Defrosting ..................................... 3-3 Delay%d Accessory Bus .......................... 2-18 ....................... 3-10 Dolby B Noise Reduction Door Ajar Light ................................ 2-78 DoorLocks ..................................... 2-3 Door Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59 Downshifting, Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30 Drive (D) Position, Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 Driver Information Center ........................ 2-89 Driver Position ................................. 1-11 Driving AtNight ................................... 4-15 City ....................................... 4-19 Defensive ................................... 4-1 Drunken .................................... 4-2 Freeway .................................... 4-20 In a Blizzard ................................ 4-26 In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5 In the Rain .................................. 4-16 OnCurves .................................. 4-10 On Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22 On Snow and Ice ............................. 4-25 Through Deep Standing Water .................. 2-22 Winter ..................................... 4-24 Drunken Driving ................................ 4-2 ECM Engine Fuse Block ........................ 6-73 Electrical Equipment, Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 19, 6-67 Electronic Climate Control, Automatic ............... 3-4

Engine

6-27 6-28 6-28 2-23, 6-16 2-74

Engine Coolant ................................. Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heater ................................ Temperature Gauge ........................... Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63 Exhaust .................................... 2-36 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-66 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Power Switch (ZR- 1) ......................... 2-2 1 Running it While You’re Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36 Specifications ............................... 6-75 Starting .................................... 2-18 5.7L LT1 (Code P) ............................ 6-9 5.7L LT5 (Code J) ............................ 6- 10 Engineoil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13 Additives ................................... 6-16 Checking ................................... 6-13 Life Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-86 Pressure Gauge .............................. 2-80 Temperature Gauge ........................... 2-8 1 What Kind to Use ............................ 6-14 What to do with Used Oil ...................... 6-17 When to Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 16 EnglishMetric Button ........................... 2-67 6-3, 6-5 Ethanol (In Fuel) Exhaust, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36 Expectant Mothers, Use of Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Express Down Window .......................... 2-37 ......................... 6-49 Extended Mobility Tires Extender, Safety Belt ............................ 1-30

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3.1, 3.4

6-56

Fabric Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fan Control Buttons .......................... Fiberglass Springs .............................. 6-64 Fifth (5). Manual Transmission .................... 2-28 Filling Your Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Filter. Air Cleaner .............................. 6-18 Finish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-61 Finish Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-64 First (1) Position. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 First (1) Position. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Flashers. Hazard Warning ......................... 5-1 Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-27 Flow-Through Ventilation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Fog Lamp. Bulb Replacement ..................... 6-38 Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 Foreign Countries. Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Forward Lamp Fuse Block ........................ 6-72 Fourth (4). Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 .. French LanguageManual Front Map Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 .......................... 5-9 Front Towing Hook-Ups Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 FillingYourTank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-83 In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5 5.7L LTl (Code P) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 5.7L LT5 (Code J) ............................. 6-2 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-67 ECMEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-73 Forward Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-72 Instrument Panel ............................. 6-69 Underhood Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-74

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Gasolines for Cleaner Air ........................ 6-4 Gauges Engine Coolant TemDerature ................... 2-74 " Engine Oil Pressure .......................... 2-80 Engine Oil Temperature ....................... 2-81 Fuel ....................................... 2-83 Markings ................................... 2-82 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ................ 4-28 Glass, Cleaning ................................ 6-59 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .............. 4-28

Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-36 Hardtop. Convertible ............................ 2-95 .Hatch Release. Remote ........................... 2-9 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-1 Headlamp Doors ............................... 2-47 Headlamp HigWLow Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40 Headlamp. Wiring .............................. 6-68 Headlamps .................................... 2-46 Headlamps, Bulb Replacement .................... 6-37 Hearing or Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance ...... 8-2 Heating, Manual ................................. 3-6 ... Heritage Pages ................................... High Beam Lamps, How to Change ................ 2-40 111 High Fill Reservoir (LT5 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 Highway Hypnosis .............................. 4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-22 HoodRelease ................................... 6-8 Horn ......................................... 2-38 Hydraulic Clutch ............................... 6-24 Hydraulic Clutch, Checking and Adding Fluid ........ 6-25 Hydroplaning .................................. 4- 18

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If You're Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ......... 5-41 Ignition Key Positions ........................... 2-16 Ignition Switch ................................. 2-16 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ................. 2-49 Inspections

Brakesystem ............................... 7-44 Exhaust Systems ............................. 7-44 Manual Transmission ......................... 7-44 Rear Axle Service ............................ 7-44 Restraint Systems ............................ 7-44 Tireandwheel .............................. 7-44 Installing the Roof Panel ......................... 2-56 Instrument Cluster .............................. 2-66 Instrumentpanel ............................... 2-64 Instrument Panel Cluster, LTl Engine ............... 2-66 Instrument Panel Cluster, LT5 Engine ............... 2-67 Instrument Panel, Cleaning ....................... 6-59 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...................... 6-69 Interior Lamps ................................. 2-49 J ack, Tire .................................... Jump Starting ...................................

5-32 5-2

K e y Lock Cylinders ............................ Key Release Button ............................. Keys ..........................................

7-42 2-17 2-1

L a m p , Malfunction Indicator ..................... Lamps ........................................ Courtesy ................................... Daytime Running ............................

2-80 2-46 2-49 2-47

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Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 FrontMap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 Lamps On Reminder ............................ 2-46 Lane Change Indicator ........................... 2-40 Lap Belt Cinch Feature .......................... 1 - 12 Larger Children. Safety Belt Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28 Latches. Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-4 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running . . . . . . . 2-34 Lights Air Bag Readiness 2-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72 Anti-Lock Brake System Active Anti-Lock Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72. 4-6 ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System Active ............................ 2-74 System Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-73 System Warning ....................... 2-73. 4-8 Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-70 Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-70 CheckGauges ............................... 2-85 DoorAjar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-78 LowCoolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-75 LowOil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-86 Low Tire Pressure Warning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-71 Parking Brake Indicator Passive Keyless Entry ......................... 2-88 1-6. 2-69 Safety Belt Reminder Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-88 Service Engine Soon .......................... 2-80 ServiceLTPWS .............................. 2-78 Service Ride Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-87 Lighter. Cigarette ............................... 2-61

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2-31 4-28

Limited-Slip Rear Axle .......................... ........................... Loading Your Vehicle Locks Door ....................................... 2-3 PowerDoor .................................. 2-4 Steering Column ............................. 7-43 Long Trip, Before Leaving on a .................... 4-21 Loss of Control ................................ 4-14 Low Coolant Light .............................. 2-75 LowOilLight ................................. 2-86 Low Tire Pressure Warning System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-76 Lubrication, Body .............................. 7-42 Lumbar Controls, Power Seat .................... 1-2

Maintenance Record ........................... 7-48 Maintenance Schedule ............................ 7-1 Owner Checks and Services .................... 7-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ............ 7-45 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Schedule1 ................................... 7-6 Schedule I Definition .......................... 7-4 Schedule11 ................................. 7-29 Schedule I1 Definition .......................... 7-5 Scheduled Maintenance Services ................. 7-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-77 Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts Maintenance, Underbody Flushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) ..................... 2-80 Manual Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 ManualBi-Level ................................ 3-7 ManualCooling ................................. 3-7 Manual Front Seat ............................... 1-1 9-7

ManualHeating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30 Fifth ( 5 ) Position ............................. 2-28 First (1) Position ............................. 2-28 Fourth (4) Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Neutral (N) Position .......................... 2-28 One to Four Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35 Parking Your Vehicle Reverse (R) Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Second (2) Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Shiftspeeds ................................ 2-29 Sixth (6) Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Starting Your Engine .......................... 2- 18 Third (3) Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Manual Transmission Fluid ....................... 6-23 Adding .................................... 6-24 Checking ................................... 6-23 Manual Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Methanol (In Fuel) ........................... 6-3, 6-5 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 2-50 2-5 1 2-49 2-50 2-86 6-3, 6-5

Convex Outside ............................. Covered Visor Vanity ......................... Inside Day/Night Rearview .................... Power Remote Control ........................ Monitor, Engine Oil Life ......................... MTBE (In Fuel) .............................

2-26 Neutral (N) Position, Automatic Transmission Neutral (N) Position, Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 New Vehicle “Break-In” ......................... 2-15

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Nightvision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Odometer .................................... 2-67 Off-Road Recovery ............................. 4-12 Oil. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 One to Four Shift Light, Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . 2-29 Ordering

Owner Publications ............................ 8-8 Service and Owner Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Service Bulletins .............................. 8-8 Service Manuals .............................. 8-8 Overdrive Position, Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 2-26 Overheated Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-41 Owner Publications, Ordering ...................... 8-8

Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-64 Park (P) Position. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 Park (P). Shifting Into ........................... 2-33 Park (P). Shifting Out of ......................... 2-34 Parking AtNight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-35 ParkingBrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check ............................. 7-43 Parking Brake Indicator Light ..................... 2-71

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Parking Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 2-35 PASS-Key@ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 14 Passenger Position .............................. 1-23 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Passive Keyless Entry System ...................... 2-4 Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-88 Matching Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44 Power Antenna Mast Care ........................ 3- 19 Power Door Locks ............................... 2-4 Power Remote Control Mirrors .................... 2-50 PowerSeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Lumbar Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Side Bolster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 10 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30 Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30 Power Switch, Engine (ZR- 1) ..................... 2-21 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37 Power Windows and Other Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68 Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-23 Problems on the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 1 Publications, Service and Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Racing or Other Competitive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Radio Reception, Understanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 18

Radio

AMFM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . . . .

Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44 Rear Cargo Compartment Lamp (Coupe). Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44 Rear Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58 Rear Towing Hook-Ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Rear Turn Signal and Taillamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . 6-40 Rear Window Defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Rearview Mirror. Inside Day/Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 Reclining Front Seatbacks ......................... 1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45 Recovery Tank. Adding Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29 Remote Hatch Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 . . 2-52 Removing the Roof Panel Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-74 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-77 Replacement. Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 Replacing Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31 Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31 Restraints. Checking Your . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Restraints. Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Restraints. Replacing Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31 Reverse (R) Position. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . 2-25 Reverse (R) Position. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 9-9

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Ride Control. Selective .......................... 2-31 Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-5 Roadside Assistance. Canadian ..................... 8-8 Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-42 RoofPanel(Coupe) ............................. 2-52 Installing ................................... 2-56 Removing .................................. 2-52 Storing ..................................... 2-54 Rotation, Tire .................................. 6-51

1-30

Safety Belt Extender ............................ Safety Belt Reminder Light ................... 1.6. 2.69 Safety Belts .................................... 1-5 Adults ..................................... 1-10 Careof .................................... 6-59 Driver Position .............................. 1 - 1 1 Extender ................................... 1-30 How to Wear Properly ........................ 1 - 10 Incorrect Usage ......................... 1-13, 1-28 Lap-Shoulder ............................... 1-11 1 - 10 Questions People Ask ......................... Replacing After a Crash ....................... 1-3 1 Use by Children ............................. 1-23 Use by Larger Children ........................ 1-28 Use by Smaller Children and Babies ............. 1-24 Use During Pregnancy ........................ 1-23 WhyTheyWork .............................. 1-6 Reporting to General Motors .................... 8-5 Reporting to the Canadian Government ............ 8-5 Reporting to the United States Government ......... 8-4 ... VIII

Safety Warnings and Symbols ...................... 9-10

Safety Defects

Scheduled Maintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 ................................ 1-3 Seatback Latches Seats .......................................... 1-1 Controls ..................................... 1-1 ManualFront ................................ 1-1 Power ...................................... 1-2 Reclining Front ............................... 1-4 Securing a Child Restraint ..................... 1-26 Seats and Restraint Systems ........................ 1-1 Seats and Seat Controls ........................... 1-1 Second (2) Position. Automatic Transmission ......... 2-27 Second (2) Position. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Security Light .................................. 2-88 Security Shade (Coupe) .......................... 2-59 Security System (PASS-Key) ...................... 2-14 Selective Ride Control ........................... 2-31 Service ........................................ 6-1 Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1 Service and Owner Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Service Bulletins, Ordering ........................ 8-8 Service Engine Soon Light ....................... 2-80 Service LTPWS Light ........................... 2-78 ........................ 8-8 Service Manuals. Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-66 Service Parts Identification Label Service Publications .............................. 8-8 Service Ride Control Light ....................... 2-87