Table Of Contents - Chevrolet 1998 Corvette Owner's Manual

Table Of Contents

For Canadian Owners Who Prefer A French Language Manual7
How To Use This Manual13
Safety Warnings And Symbols13
Vehicle Damage Warnings14
Section 1 Seats And Restraint Systems16
Seats And Seat Controls17
Power Seat17
Reclining Seatbacks18
Seatback Latches20
Safety Belts: They're For Everyone20
Why Safety Belts Work22
About Safety Belts And The Answers25
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly26
Driver Position26
Lap-Shoulder Belt26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy32
Passenger Position33
Airbag System33
How The Air Bag System Works35
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle39
Smaller Children And Babies40
Child Restraints42
Top Strap46
Securing A Child Restraint In The Passenger Seat Position47
Larger Children49
Safety Belt Extender52
Checking Your Restraint Systems52
Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash53
Section 2 Features And Controls54
Door Locks57
Power Door Locks58
Memory (Option)58
Leaving Your Vehicle58
Operation61
Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle64
Battery Replacement65
Key In The Ignition69
Testing The Alarm71
Ignition Switch73
Starting Your Engine75
Starter Interlock Feature76
Racing Or Other Competitive Driving77
Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)77
To Use The Engine Coolant Heater78
Automatic Transmission Operation79
Manual Transmission Operation82
Downshifting (Manual Transmission)84
Parking Brake85
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)87
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)88
Shifting Out Of Park (P)89
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)89
Parking Over Things That Burn90
Engine Exhaust90
Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission)91
Limited-Slip Rear Axle92
Power Windows93
Tilt Wheel94
Turn Signavmultifunction Lever95
Lamps On Reminder97
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer98
Windshield Wipers98
Flash-To-Pass98
Windshield Washer99
Cruise Control100
Exterior Lamps103
Daytime Running Lamps103
Interior Lamps105
Instrument Panel Brightness Control105
Courtesy Lamps105
Reading Lamps106
Storage Compartments107
Center Console108
Rear Storage109
Convenience Net (Option)110
Ashtray And Cigarette Lighter111
Sun Visors111
Accessory Outlet112
Removing The Roof Panel113
Storing The Roof Panel117
Installing The Roof Panel119
Instrument Panel127
Instrument Panel Cluster129
Safety Belt Reminder Light131
Airbag Readiness Light131
Brake System Warning Light132
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light133
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage134
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)135
Engine Oil Pressure Gage137
Security Light138
Driver Information Center (Dic)140
Dic Controls And Displays141
Dic Warnings And Messages150
Other Messages159
Section 3 Comfort Controls And Audio Systems160
Comfort Controls161
Outside Air Temperature Sensor168
Rear Window Defogger170
Defogging And Defrosting170
Ventilation System170
Audio Systems171
Setting The Clock For All Systems171
Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player And Automatic Tone Control171
Am-Fm Stereo With Compact Disc Player And Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)176
Trunk Mounted Cd Changer (If Equipped)180
Theft-Deterrent Feature184
Understanding Radio Reception186
Tips About Your Audio System186
Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player187
Care Of Your Compact Disc Player188
Section 4 Your Driving And The Road192
Defensive Driving193
Drunken Driving193
Control Of A Vehicle196
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)198
Traction Control System (Tcs)199
Braking In Emergencies200
Power Steering201
Steering Tips201
Steering In Emergencies202
Off-Road Recovery203
Loss Of Control204
Driving At Night206
Night Vision206
Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads207
Driving Through Deep Standing Water209
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips209
City Driving210
Freeway Driving211
Before Leaving On A Long Trip212
Highway Hypnosis213
Hill And Mountain Roads213
Winter Driving215
Driving On Snow Or Ice216
If You're Caught In A Blizzard217
Loading Your Vehicle220
Towing A Trailer221
Section 5 Problems On The Road222
Hazard Warning Flashers223
Other Warning Devices223
Jump Starting224
Towing Your Vehicle229
Front Towing231
Rear Towing232
Engine Overheating234
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode234
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine235
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine236
Cooling System237
How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank239
If A Tire Goes Flat243
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow243
Section 6 Service And Appearance Care246
Doing Your Own Service Work247
Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle248
Fuels In Foreign Countries249
Filling Your Tank250
Filling A Portable Fuel Container253
Checking Things Under The Hood253
Hood Release254
Checking Engine Oil257
When To Add Engine Oil257
What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use258
Engine Oil Additives260
When To Change Engine Oil260
What To Do With Used Oil261
Air Cleaner261
Air Filter Replacement262
Automatic Transmission Fluid263
How To Check263
Manual Transmission Fluid264
When To Check264
How To Add Fluid265
Hydraulic Clutch265
When To Check And What To Use266
How To Check And Add Fluid266
When To Check Lubricant266
How To Check Lubricant267
What To Use267
Engine Coolant267
Checking Coolant269
Surge Tank Pressure Cap271
When To Check Power Steering Fluid271
How To Check Power Steering Fluid272
Windshield Washer Fluid272
Adding Washer Fluid273
Brake Fluid274
Brake Wear276
Brake Pedal Travel276
Brake Adjustment276
Replacing Brake System Parts277
Vehicle Storage277
Bulb Replacement278
Front Sidemarker Lamps280
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement282
Back-Up Lamps282
Extended Mobility Tires286
Tire Rotation290
Buying New Tires290
Uniform Tire Quality Grading292
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance293
Wheel Replacement293
Tire Chains296
Appearance Care297
Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle297
Cleaning Vinyl298
Cleaning Leather298
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components299
Care Of Safety Belts299
Cleaning Glass Surfaces299
Cleaning The Outside Of The Windshield And Wiper Blades300
Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle301
Washing Your Vehicle301
Finish Care301
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels303
Cleaning Tires303
Finish Damage304
Magnesium Wheel Finish304
Underbody Maintenance304
Fiberglass Springs305
Chemical Paint Spotting305
Appearance Care Materials Chart306
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)307
Service Parts Identification Label307
Electrical System307
Accessory Power Plug308
Power Windows And Other Power Options309
Fuses And Circuit Breakers309
Instrument Panel Fuse Block309
Engine Compartment Fuse Block312
Replacement Bulbs314
Capacities And Specifications315
Wheel Nuts316
Capacities (Approximate)316
Vehicle Dimensions316
Power Curves317
Air Conditioning Refrigerants317
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule320
Your Vehicle And The Environment321
How This Section Is Organized322
Using Your Maintenance Schedule323
At Each Fuel Fill330
At Least Once A Month330
At Least Twice A Year331
At Least Once A Year331
Maintenance Record337
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information342
Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users345
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program346
Canadian Roadside Assistance348
Courtesy Transportation349
Gm Participation In An Alternative Dispute Resolution Program350
Warranty Information351
Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government351
Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government352
Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors352
Ordering Service And Owner Publications In Canada352
Section 9 Index356