1996 Chevrolet Corvette Owners Manual

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Courtesy Transportation Available in the United States and Canada only, 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 1996 Chevrolet/Geo passenger cars and light duty trucks (please see your selling dealer for details).

In Canada, please consult your GM dealer for information on Courtesy Transportation. Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age. If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, Chevrolet will reimburse up to $30/day for documented transportation you receive. In Canada, for warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, interim transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details. Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program acces'sible 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.

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 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 (i.e., 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 Chevrolet/Geo dealer service management. Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs. Chevrolet/Geo Courtesy Transportation is not part of the BUMPER-TO-BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet/Geo 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.

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.

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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.

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 40 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 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 K1G 3J2

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.

Service and Owner Publications

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 Customer Assistance Center P. 0. Box 7047 Troy, Michigan 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 LlH 8P7

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 . . . . . . . 1-800-55 1-4 123 Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-668-5539

Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic 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. Service Bulletins Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly sent to all General Motors dealers. GM monitors product performance in the field. When service methods are found which promote better service on GM vehicles, bulletins are created to help the technician perform better service. Service bulletins may involve any

number of vehicles. Some will describe inexpensive service; others will describe expensive service. Some will advise of new or unexpected conditions, and others may help avoid future costly repairs. Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians. In some cases bulletins refer to service manuals, specialized tools, equipment and safety procedures necessary to service the vehicle. Since these bulletins are issued throughout the model year and beyond, an index is required and published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins. Subscriptions are available. You can order an index at the toll-free numbers listed previously, or ask a GM dealer to see an index or individual bulletin. Owner Publications Owner’s manuals, warranty folders and various owner assistance booklets provide owners with general operation and maintenance information.

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Accessory Plug ............................... 2-52 AirBag ....................................... 1-17 How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-2 1 Howitworks ................................ 1-19 Location .................................... 1-19 Servicing .................................... 1-22 What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-20 What Will You See After it Inflates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-20 1 - 18. 2-76 1 - 17 6-15

Air Bag Readiness Light .................... Air Bag System ................................ Aircleaner .................................... Air Conditioning ........................ Alarm. Theft-Deterrent .......................... 2- 13 Alignment and Balance. Tire ...................... 6-52 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-60 ................................ Antenna. Power 3-20 Antifreeze ..................................... 6-25 Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light . . . . . . . . . . 2-80. 4-8 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 2-79. 4-6 ............................... Anti-Lock Brakes 4-6 Appearance Care ............................... 6-54

3.2.3.3. 3.7

2-8 1. 4.8

2-81 4-8

6-62 8-7 2-50

Appearance Care Materials ....................... Arbitration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASR Active Light ........................... ASR Off Light ................................. ASR System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASR System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80. 4.8 Audio Equipment. Adding ........................ Audio Systems ................................. Automatic

3-18 3-10 Electronic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Overdrive ................................... 2-23 Transmission ........................... 2- 18. 2-2 1 Transmission Check ........................... 7-41 Transmission Fluid ............................ 6-18 Transmission Park Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43 . . . . . . . . . 2-97 Transmission. Fluid Temperature Reading ....................... 2-21 Transmission. Operation Transmission. Shifting ......................... 2-21 Transmission. Starting Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Axle. Limited-Slip Rear ......................... 2-28 Axle. Rear .................................... 6-24

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Back-up Lamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 Battery ....................................... 6-35 Jump Starting ................................. 5-2 Replacement, Passive Keyless Entry ............... 2-8 Warnings ................................ 5-2, 5-4 BBB Auto Line .................................. 8-7 Belt, Engine Accessory .......................... 6-79 Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 8-7 Brake

Adjustment ................................ 6-34 Fluid ....................................... 6-32 Master Cylinder .............................. 6-32 Parking ..................................... 2-28 PedalTravel ................................. 6-3 4 Replacing System Parts ........................ 6-35 System Warning Light ......................... 2-78 Transmission Shift Interlock .................... 2-3 1 Wear ....................................... 6-34 Brakes, Anti-Lock ............................... 4-6 Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42 Braking ........................................ 4-5 Braking in Emergencies ........................... 4-9 .......................... Break-In, New Vehicle 2- 15 BTSI ......................................... 2-31 BTSICheck ................................... 7-42 Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-36 Bulbs, Replacement ........................... 6-73

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2.32. 4.27

8-6 6-74

Canadian Roadside Assistance .................... Capacities and Specifications ...................... CarbonMonoxide ......................... Cassette Deck Service ........................... 7-40 Cassette Tape Player .................. 3-1 1.3.13. 3.15 Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-19 Center Console ................................. 2-48 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement . . . . 6-41 Certification Label .............................. 4-28 Chains. Tire ................................... 6-53 Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-22 Charging System Indicator Light ................... 2-76 Check Gauges Light ............................. 2-93 Checking Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-31 Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-61 Child Restraints ................................ 1-26 Securing in the Passenger Seat Position ........... 1-26 TopStrap ................................... 1-26 WheretoPut ................................ l-26 Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-50 ....................... Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6-65 Cleaner, Air ................................... 6-15 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels .......................... Coated Moldings ............................. Convertible Hardtop ........................... Convertible Top ..............................

6-60 6-55 6-60 6-59

Fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55 Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 ........................ Inside of Your Corvette 6-54 ............................. Instrument Panel 6-56 Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55 Outside of Your Corvette ....................... 6-58 Removable Roof Panels ........................ 6-57 Soft-Touch Paint Surfaces ...................... 6-56 Speakercovers .............................. 6-56 Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 Vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55 Weatherstrips ................................ 6-57 Wheels ..................................... 6-60 Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57 Climate Control, Automatic Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Climate Control, Manual .......................... 3- 1 Clock, Setting the ................................ 3-10 Clutch, Hydraulic ............................... 6-22 Comfort Controls ................................ 3- 1 ............................. Compact Disc Care 3- 19 Compact Disc Player ............................ 3- 15 Compact Spare Tire ............................. 5-38 Competitive Driving ............................ 2- 19 Console, Center ................................ 2-48 Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5 'Convertible Hardtop ............................. 2-64 Convertible Top ................................ 2-58

Convex Outside Mirror .......................... 2-47 Coolant .................................. 5- 17. 6-25 High Fill Reservoir ............................ 5-19 High Fill Reservoir Cap ........................ 6-29 Recovery Tank ............................... 5-17 Coolant Heater. Engine .......................... 2-20 Cooling System ................................ 5-15 Cornering Lamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40 Corvette Action Center ........................... 8-3 Courtesy Lamps ................................ 2-45 Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-6 Cruise Control ................................. 2-38 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-1

Damage. Finish ............................... Daytime Running Lamps ......................... ................................... Dead Battery Defects. Reporting Safety ......................... ............................... Defensive Driving .......................... Defogger. Rear Window Defogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defrosting ................................. Delayed Accessory Bus (DAB) .................... ............................ Dimensions. Vehicle ........................ Dolby B Noise Reduction

6-60 2-44 5-2 8-9 4-1 3-8 3-3. 3-7 3-3. 3.7 2-17 6-77 3-10

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Door

AjarLight ................................... Flood Lamps ................................ Locks ....................................... Storage ..................................... Downshifting .................................. Drive, Automatic Transmission .................... Driver Information Center ........................ DriverPosition ................................. Driving ........................................ City ........................................ Defensive .................................... Drunken ..................................... Freeway .................................... InaBlizzard ................................. In Foreign Countries ......................... IntheRain .................................. Night ...................................... On Curves ................................... On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... On Snow and Ice ............................. Through Deep Water .......................... WetRoads .................................. Winter ...................................... Drunken Driving ................................

2-94 2-45 2-3 2-47 2-26 2-23 2-98 1-11 4-1 4-19 4-1 4-2 4-20 4-26 . 6-4 4-16 4-15 4- 10 4-22 4-25 4- 18 4-16 4-24 4-2

Electrical Equipment, Adding .......... 2-19,3-18, 6-64 Electrical System ............................... 6-64 Electronic Climate Control System .................. 3-4

EMT ......................................... 6-47 Engine ........................................ 6-8 Accessory Belt ............................... 6-79 Coolant ..................................... 6-25 Coolant Heater ............................... 2-20 Coolant Level Check .......................... 7-40 Coolant Temperature Gauge .................... 2-82 Exhaust ..................................... 2-32 FuseBlocks ................................. 6-69 Identification ................................ 6-63 Oil ......................................... 6-10 ................................. Oil, Adding 6-11 Oil, Additives ................................ 6-13 Oil. Checking ................................ 6-11 OilLevelCheck .............................. 7-40 Oil, Life Monitor ............................. 2-91 Oil, Temperature Gauge ........................ 2-90 ................................... 6-14 Oil, Used Oil, When to Change .......................... 6-14 Overheating ................................. 5-13 Running While Parked ......................... 2-33 Specifications ................................. 6-74 StartingYour ................................ 2-18 Oil, Pressure Gauge ........................... 2-89 EnglishMetric Button ........................... 2-74 Ethanol ........................................ 6-4 Exhaust, Engine ................................ 2-32 Express-Down Window ............... .......... 2-34 ......................... 6-47 Extended Mobility Tires

3.1. 3.4

6-55 6-55

Fabric Cleaning ............................... Fabric Protection ............................... Fan Control Buttons .......................... Fiberglass Springs .............................. 6-6 1 Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 Filling Your Tank ................................ 6-5 .............................. 6- 15 Filter. Air Cleaner Finish Care .................................... 6-58 FinishDamage ................................. 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 First Gear, Automatic Transmission First Gear, Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 FranGais

......................... Flashers, Hazard Warning 5-1 ............................. Flat Tire. Changing 5-22 Fluid Capacities ................................ 6-76 Fluids and Lubricants ............................ 7-46 ..................... Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement 6-40 FogLamps .................................... 2-44 Foreign Countries, Fuel ........................... 6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 Fourth Gear, Manual Transmission .. French 11 FrontTowing ................................... 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . 6-38 Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Gauge ....................................... 2-94 ........................... In Foreign Countries 6-4 ........................... 6-5 Fuel, Filling Your Tank ....................... Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6-65

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Language

2-96

GaugeMarhngs .............................. Gauges

Engine Coolant Temperature .................... Engine Oil Pressure ........................... Engine Oil Temperature ........................ Fuel ....................................... GAWR ....................................... Gear Positions ............................ Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... Guide en GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-82 2-89 2-90 2-94 4-28 2-21, 2-24 4-28 4-28 .. 11 4-28

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Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-36 Hardtop. Convertible ............................ 2-64 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-1 Headlamp Bulb Replacement ...................... 6-36 ............................... Headlamp Doors 2-43 Headlamps .................................... 2-42 HighLow Beam Changer ...................... 2-36 Wiring ..................................... 6-64 Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Heating .................................... 3-2, 3-6 .... 111 Heritage Pages High-Beam Lamps .............................. 2-36 Highway Hypnosis .............................. 4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-22

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Hood .......................................... Checking Things Under ......................... Release ...................................... Horn ......................................... Hydraulic Clutch ............................... Hydroplaning ..................................

6-7 6-7 6-7 2-34 6-22 4- 18

Ignition Switch ................................ 2- 16 Inflation. Tire .................................. 6-48 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46 Inspections .................................... 7-44 Brakesystem ................................ 7-45 Exhaust System .............................. 7-45 Radiator and Heater Hose ...................... 7-45 Steering .................................... 7-44 Suspension .................................. 7-44 Throttle Linkage .............................. 7-45 Tire ........................................ 7-44 Wheel ....................................... 7-44 Instrument Panel ............................... 2-70 Brightness Control ............................ 2-45 Cleaning .................................... 6-56 Cluster ..................................... 2-72 FuseBlock .................................. 6-65 Interior Lamps ................................. 2-45

Jack. Tire .................................... Jump Starting ...................................

5-23 5-2

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

7-41 2-17 2-1

Labels ....................................... 4-28 Certification ................................. 4-28 Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-63 ...................... Tire-Loading Information 4-28 Vehicle Identification Number ................... 6-63 Lamps ........................................ 2-42 Courtesy .................................... 2-45 Interior ..................................... 2-45 OnReminder ................................ 2-43 Latches, Seatback ................................ 1-5 Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-4' Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-30 Lighter ....................................... 2-50 Lights

Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1-18, 2-76 Anti-Lock Brake System Active ............. 2-80, 4-8 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............ 2-79, 4-6 . ASR Active ............................. 2-8 1 , 4-8 ASROff .................................... 2-81 ..................... ASR System Warning 2-80, 4-8 Brake System Warning ......................... 2-78 Charging System Indicator ...................... 2-76 CheckGauges ............................... 2-93 DoorAjar ................................... 2-94 Low Coolant Warning .................... 2-83, 6-27 LowOil .................................... 2-88

..................... 2-83 Low Tire Pressure Warning Parking Brake Indicator ........................ 2-79 ......................... Passive Keyless Entry 2-92 Safety Belt Reminder ...................... 1-6. 2.75 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-93 Service ASR ............................. 2-80, 4-9 Service Engine Soon .......................... 2-86 ServiceLTPWS .............................. 2-85 Service Ride Control .......................... 2-92 System Problems ............................. 2-93 ........................... Loading Your Vehicle 4-28 Locks ......................................... 2-3 Cylinders ................................... 7-41 Door ........................................ 2-3 Key Lock Cylinders Service .................... 7-41 PowerDoor .................................. 2-4 Steering Column Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-83, 6-27 Low Coolant Warning Light Low Oil Light 2-88 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-83 Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-46 Lubrication Service, Body ........................ 7-4 1

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Maintenance Record ........................... Maintenance Schedule ............................

7-49 7- 1 Long Tripmighway Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Long Triphlighway Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5. 7.28 Owner Checks and Services ..................... 7-40 Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44

3-1 1-1

6-61 2-86

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46 Scheduled Maintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Short TripKity Definition ....................... 7-4 Short TripKity Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4. 7.6 Maintenance. Underbody ......................... ...................... Malfunction Indicator Lamp Manual

Climate Control System ......................... Frontseat .................................... Transmission ........................... 2- 18. 2.24 Transmission Check ........................... 7-41 Transmission Fluid ............................ 6-21 Transmission. 'Shifting ......................... 2-24 Transmission. Starting Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 MapLamps ................................... 2-45 Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Mirrors . : ..................................... 2-46 Convex Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47 Inside Daymight Rearview ..................... 2-46 Power Remote Control ......................... 2-46 ................................. 2-51 Visor Vanity MMT ......................................... 6-4 MountainRoads ................................ 4-22 Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35

Neutral. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Neutral. Manual Transmission ..................... 2-24 ........................... New Vehicle Break-In 2-15 Nightvision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

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Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74 Odometer. Trip ................................. 2-74 Off-Road Recovery ............................. 4- 12 Oil. Engine .................................... 6-10 One to Four Light .................. ; . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 Overdrive. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Overheating Engine ............................. 5- 13 Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-40 Owner Publications. Ordering ..................... 8- 11

....... 6-61 . . . . . . . . . 2-21 . . . . . . . 2-29 . . . . . 2-31

Paint Spotting. Chemical Park

. .

. . . . . . .

Parking

. . . . . . . Automatic Transmission . Shifting Into ..................... Shifting Out of ...................... AtNight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Brake ...................................... 2-28 Lots ....................................... 2-12 Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 1 Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission Parking Brake Indicator Light ..................... 2-79 Parking Brake Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43 Passenger Position .............................. 1-23 Passing ....................................... 4-12 Passive Keyless Entry Light ...................... 2-92 Passive Keyless Entry System ...................... 2-4 Pass-Key@ ..................................... 2- 14 Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44

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Plug. Accessory ................................ Power

DoorLocks ................................... 2-4 Remote Control Mirrors ........................ 2-46 Seat ......................................... 1-2 Steering .................................... 4-10 Steering Fluid ................................ 6-29 Windows ................................... 2-34 Power Antenna Service ........................... 7-40 Powerseat ..................................... 1-2 Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-23 Problems on the Road ............................ 5-1 Publications, Service and Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 8-10

Racing or Other Competitive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Radio Reception ................................ 3-18 Radios ....................................... 3-10 Rain, Driving In ................................ 4-16 Rear Axle ....................................... 6-24 Axle Service ................................. 7-45 Cargo Compartment Lamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . . 6-44 Storage ..................................... 2-49 Towing ..................................... 5-10 Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42 Window Defogger ............................. 3-8 Rearview Mirror, Inside Daymight ................. 2-46 Reclining Seatbacks .............................. 1-3

Recovery Tank. Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Hatch Release ............................ ............................. Replacement Bulbs Replacement Parts .............................. ............................ Replacement. Wheel Reporting Safety Defects .......................... Restraints

5- 17 2-9 6-73 6-75 6-53 8-9

1-30 1 . 12 1-11 1-29 1-23 1 . 10

Incorrect Usage .................... 1.13. 1.29. Lap Belt Cinch Feature ........................ Lap-Shoulder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larger Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Passenger Position ............................ Questions and Answers ........................ Reminder Light Replacing After a Crash ........................ Smaller Children and Babies .................... Use During Pregnancy ......................... WhyTheyWork ............................... ......................... ......................

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1.6. 2.75

1-32 Checking ................................... l-31 1-24 Child ....................................... l-26 Replacing Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 1-23 Systemcheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 7-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Safety Defects. Reporting 8-9 ... Warnings Safety

and Symbols

vm 2-24 Scheduled Maintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 2-27 Seatback 6-72 8-4 8-6 5-40 2-53 6-49

Reverse, Automatic Transmission .................... Reverse. Manual Transmission Ridecontrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............................. Ride Control Fuse Roadside Assistance .............................. Roadside Assistance, Canadian ..................... ........................... Rocking Your Vehicle RoofPanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rotation, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Manual Front ................................... 1-1 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Securing a Child Restraint ...................... 1-26 sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Seats and Restraint Systems ........................ 1-1 Seats and Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Second Gear. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Second Gear, Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 Security Light .................................. 2-93 SecurityShade ................................. 2-48

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 Children .................................... l-24 Driver Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1 1 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31 How to Wear Properly ......................... 1 - 1 1

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Service ......................................... 6-1 ASR Light .............................. 2-80, 4-9 Bulletins, Ordering ............................ 8- 11 EngineSoonLight ............................ 2-86 LTPWSLight ................................ 2-85 Manuals, Ordering ............................ 8- 1 1 . . . . . 6-63 Parts Identification Label Publications, Ordering ......................... 8-10 Ride Control Light ............................ 2-92 Work, Doing Your Own ......................... 6-2 Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Service and Owner Publications Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Corvette . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Shiftspeeds ................................... 2-25 Shifting .................................. 2-21, 2-24 IntoPark .................................... 2-29 Outofpark .................................. 2-31 Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-39 Signaling Turns ................................ 2-36 Sixth Gear, Manual Transmission .................. 2-24 Skidding ...................................... 4-14 Sound Equipment, Adding ........................ 3- 18 Spare Tire. Compact ............................. 5-38 Speaker Covers. Cleaning ........................ 6-56 Specifications and Capacities ...................... 6-74 Specifications, Engine ........................... 6-74 Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance ............... 8-3 Speedometer ................................... 2-74 Sportseat ...................................... 1-3 Springs, Fiberglass .............................. 6-6 1 9-10

Stains. Cleaning ................................ 6-54 Starter Switch Check ............................ 7-42 Starting Your Engine ............................ 2-18 Steam ........................................ 5-13 Steering ...................................... 4-10 Column Lock Check .......................... 7-43 in Emergencies ............................... 4-11 Power ...................................... 4-10 Tips ........................................ 4-10 Wheel, Tilt .................................. 2-35 Storage Compartments ........................... 2-47 Storage. Vehicle ................................ 6-35 Stuck. If You Are ............................... 5-39 Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-39 Sun Visors .................................... 2-51 Symbols. Vehicle .................................. System Controls. Climate Control System .......... 3-1. 3-4 System Problems Light .......................... 2-93

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Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taillamp Bulb Replacement ........................ Tape Player Care ............................... Temperature Control Theft ......................................... 2-12 .................... Theft-Deterrent Alarm System 2-13 Thermostat .................................... 6-29 Third Gear. Manual Transmission .................. 2-24 TiltSteeringWheel ............................. 2-35 ............................... Time. Setting the 3-10

3-1 . 3-4

2-74 6-42 3-19

Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28 Tire-Loading Information Label Tires ......................................... 6-46 Alignment and Balance ........................ 6-52 BuyingNew ................................. 6-50 .............................. Changing a Flat 5-22 Cleaning .................................... 6-60 Compact Spare ............................... 5-38 Extended Mobility ............................ 6-47 Inflation .................................... 6-48 Inflation Check ............................... 7-40 Inspection and Rotation ........................ 6-49 Loading .................................... 4-28 Pressure .................................... 6-48 Storing a Flat ........................... 5-33, 5-36 Temperature ................................. 6-5 1 Traction .................................... 6-51 Treadwe ar ................................... 6-51 Uniform Quality Grading ....................... 6-51 Wear Indicators .............................. 6-49 Wheel Replacement ........................... 6-52 ....................... When It’s Time for New 6-49 TopStrap ..................................... 1-26 TorqueLock ................................... 2-31 Torque, Wheel Nut ......................... 5-32, 6-75 Towing a Trailer ................................ 4-29 ............................. Towing Your Vehicle 5-6 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29

Transmission Fluid .............................. 6-18 Automatic ................................... 6-18 Manual ..................................... 6-21 Transmitters. Passive Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Transportation. Courtesy .......................... 8-6 Trip Odometer ................................. 2-74 TTYUsers ..................................... 8-3 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36 Turn Signalklultifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35

Underbody Flushing Service ..................... Underbody Maintenance ......................... UnderhoodLampsFuse .......................... Universal Theft-Deterrent ........................

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Control ...................................... Damage Warnings .............................. Dimensions ................................. Identification Number ......................... Loading .................................... Storage ..................................... Ventilation System ............................... Visor Vanity Mirrors ............................ Visors, Sun .................................... Voltmeter .....................................

4-5 ix 6-77 6-63 4-28 6-35 3-9 2-51 2-51 2-77

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Windows ..................................... Express-Down ............................... Power ...................................... ............................. Fluid ....................................... ............................ Fluid Level Check Windshield Wipers .............................. ...................... Blade Replacement Fuses ...................................... Winter Driving .................................. ............................... Wiring. Headlamp WreckerTowing .................................

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w a r n i n g Devices ............................... 5-2 .............. 2-74 Warning Lights. Gauges and Indicators ........................ Washer Fluid. Windshield 6-30 ........................... Washing Your Vehicle 6-58 Weatherstrips .................................. 6-57 Wheel Alignment .................................. LockKey ................................... Nut Torque ............................. Replacement ...................... Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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