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2004 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1

Front Seats

............................................... 1-2

Safety Belts

.............................................. 1-6

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-19

Air Bag System

....................................... 1-40

Restraint System Check

Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1

Keys

........................................................ 2-3

Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-9

Windows

................................................. 2-14

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-37

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-40

Roof Panel

.............................................. 2-44

Convertible Top

....................................... 2-50

Vehicle Personalization

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-23

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-69

............................ 1-49

............................ 2-16

........... 2-19

............................. 2-57

.......................... 3-2

......... 3-32

.................. 3-48

Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-33

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Fuel

......................................................... 5-4

Checking Things Under the Hood

Rear Axle

............................................... 5-47

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-55

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-82

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

...................................... 5-92

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Index .................................................................1

............... 5-10

.................................... 5-48

......... 5-52

................................. 5-91

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Page 1 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Safety Belts ... 1-6 Child Restraints ... 1-19 Air Bag System ... 1-40 Restraint System Check ... 1-49 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ... 2-3 Doors and Locks ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will ﬁnd a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Page 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle:...
Page 6 Model Reference This manual covers these models: Convertible Coupe...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Power Seats ...1-2 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Seatback Latches ...1-5 Sport Seat ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-6 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-6 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-11 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-11 Driver Position ...1-12 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-18 Passenger Position ...1-19...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats To move a manual seat, pull up on the lever located in front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever. Then try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place.
Page 9: Reclining Seatbacks
Different parts of the power seat control move different parts of the seat. To move the seat forward or rearward, move the control in that direction. Move the control up to raise the seat and down to lower it. By tilting the back of the control, it will raise or lower the back of the seat.
Page 10 But do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
Page 11: Seatback Latches
Seatback Latches Both seatbacks fold forward to give you access to the rear area. To fold a seatback forward, lift this latch, which is located on top of the backside of the seat, and pull the seatback forward. The seatback will lock down in this position.
Page 12: Safety Belts
Sport Seat If your vehicle has this feature, there are three other controls that help you change the shape of the seat in addition to the power seat control. There are two lumbar supports for the middle (A) and lower (B) back. There is also a side bolster control (C) that adjusts the sides of the seat around you to give you more lateral support.
Page 13 CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
Page 14: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels.
Page 15 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 16 or the instrument panel... 1-10 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.
Page 17: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
Page 18: Driver Position
Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats”...
Page 19: Lap Belt Cinch Feature
The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 20 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 1-14 CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body.
Page 21 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 22 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-16 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 23 What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 24: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 25: Child Restraints
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 26 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 27 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.
Page 28: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 29 CAUTION: (Continued) For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on a person’s arms. A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint. CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed.
Page 30 CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant’s body, the back and...
Page 31: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous ﬂat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 32 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. 1-26 A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 33 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 34: Top Strap
CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger’s air bag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating air bag. Be sure to turn off the air bag before using a rear-facing child restraint in the passenger seat position.
Page 35 In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If your vehicle is a convertible or has a removable roof panel, do not use a child restraint that requires a top strap in your vehicle because the strap cannot be...
Page 36: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location If your vehicle is a Z06, an anchor bracket for a top strap is located behind the passengers’s seat in the cargo area. Anchor the top strap to the bracket. If your vehicle is a convertible or has a removable roof panel, do not use a child restraint that requires a top strap in your vehicle because the top strap cannot be anchored properly.
Page 37 This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors (A,B) and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints. Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap (C).
Page 38 To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a label on the seatback at each lower anchor position. The labels are located near the base of the passenger seat.
Page 39: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Your vehicle has a passenger air bag. There is an air bag off switch in the glove box you can use to turn off the passenger’s air bag when you need to secure a child restraint in the passenger position.
Page 40 Here is why: CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger’s air bag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating air bag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle unless the passenger’s air bag has been turned off.
Page 41 If your vehicle is a convertible or has a removable roof panel, there are no top strap anchors in your vehicle. Do not secure a child seat in a convertible or a vehicle with a removable roof panel, if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the restraint say that the top strap must be anchored.
Page 42: Securing A Child Restraint In The Passenger Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position Your vehicle has a passenger air bag. There is an air bag off switch in the glove box you can use to turn off the passenger’s air bag when you need to secure a child restraint in the passenger position.
Page 43 Here is why: CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger’s air bag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating air bag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle unless the passenger’s air bag has been turned off.
Page 44 If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-30. See Top Strap on page 1-28 if the child restraint has one. If your vehicle is a convertible or has a removable roof panel, there are no top strap anchors in your vehicle.
Page 45 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 46: Air Bag System
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Turn on the passenger’s air bag when you remove the child restraint from the vehicle unless the person who will be sitting there is a member of a passenger air bag risk group.
Page 47 CAUTION: (Continued) lThey aren’t designed to inﬂate at all in rollover, rear or low-speed frontal crashes, or in many side crashes. And, for some unrestrained occupants, air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly —...
Page 48: Where Are The Air Bags
Where Are the Air Bags? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-42 The passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side.
Page 49: When Should An Air Bag Inﬂate
CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air...
Page 50: How Does An Air Bag Restrain
How Does an Air Bag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually.
Page 51 CAUTION: (Continued) To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but can’t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inﬂates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door.
Page 52: Air Bag Off Switch
Air Bag Off Switch Your vehicle has a switch in the glove box that you can use to turn off the passenger’s air bag. 1-46 This switch should only be turned to AIR BAG OFF if the person in the passenger’s position is a member of a passenger risk group identiﬁed by the national government as follows: Infant.
Page 53 Medical Condition. A passenger has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician: • causes the passenger air bag to pose a special risk for the passenger; and • makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag in a crash greater than the potential harm from turning off the air bag and allowing the passenger, even if belted, to hit the dashboard or windshield in a crash.
Page 54 The AIR BAG OFF light on the center console switch panel will come on to let you know that the passenger’s air bag is off. The passenger’s air bag will remain off until you turn it back on again, and the AIR BAG OFF light will stay on to remind you that the air bag is off.
Page 55: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inﬂate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system.
Page 56: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
Page 57: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-5 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-6 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Door Locks ...2-9 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Lockout Protection ...2-10 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-10 Hatch/Trunk ...2-11 Windows ...2-14 Power Windows ...2-15 Sun Visors ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Theft-Deterrent System ...2-16...
Page 58 Section 2 Storage Areas ...2-40 Glove Box ...2-40 Cupholder(s) ...2-40 Center Console Storage Area ...2-40 Floor Mats ...2-41 Rear Storage Area ...2-42 Convenience Net ...2-43 Cargo Cover ...2-43 Features and Controls Roof Panel ...2-44 Removing the Roof Panel ...2-44 Storing the Roof Panel ...2-47 Installing the Roof Panel ...2-49 Convertible Top ...2-50 Lowering the Convertible Top ...2-51...
Page 59: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 60 Be sure you have spare keys. If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, call Chevrolet Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more information.
Page 61: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System Your vehicle has a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system that operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,...
Page 62: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation Your vehicle has a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system that allows you to lock and unlock your doors, unlock your hatch/trunk lid, turn the panic alarm on and off and disarm or arm your theft-deterrent system. The range distance is as much as 100 feet (30 m) away.
Page 63: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle
Remote Alarm When you press the horn button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the horn will sound. This panic alarm button will allow you to attract attention, if needed. If the horn alarm sounds, there are three ways to turn it off: •...
Page 64: Battery Replacement
5. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the ﬁrst transmitter simultaneously for ﬁve seconds. 6. When a transmitter is learned (matched), the DIC will display FOB LEARNED and then prompt you to learn the second transmitter. 7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for the third transmitter. 8.
Page 65: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked.
Page 66: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks Press the power door switch on either door to unlock or lock both doors at once. 2-10 Lockout Protection If you press the power door lock switch when a door is open and a key is in the ignition, a chime will sound. If the power door lock switch is pressed again within ﬁve seconds, the doors will lock.
Page 67: Hatch/Trunk
Hatch/Trunk CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the hatch/trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the hatch/trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body...
Page 68: Hatch/Trunk Lid Release
Hatch/Trunk Lid Release To use the hatch/trunk lid release on vehicles with an automatic transmission, your vehicle must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). For manual transmissions, set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-31. Press the button with the trunk symbol on it, located at the left side of the steering column on the instrument panel, to release the hatch/trunk lid from inside your vehicle.
Page 69: Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Pull the cable straight down to release the trunk lid. If your vehicle is equipped with a convertible top and trunk release handle and you have lost battery power, use the trunk release handle to open the trunk. Emergency Trunk Release Handle (Convertible Only) Notice: Using the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in...
Page 70: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 71: Power Windows
Power Windows With power windows, switches on the door control each window when the ignition is on or when RAP is present. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” under Ignition Positions on page 2-20. Express-Down Window Both driver’s and passenger’s window switches have the express-down feature.
Page 72: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, expecially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Theft-Deterrent System Your vehicle is equipped with a theft-deterrent alarm system.
Page 73: Testing The Alarm
Testing the Alarm To test the system, do the following: 1. Make sure the hatch/trunk lid is latched. 2. Lower the window on the driver’s door. 3. Manually arm the system. 4. Close the doors and wait 15 seconds. 5. Reach through the open window and manually unlock the driver’s door.
Page 74: Pass-Key
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key In an emergency, call Chevrolet Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more information.
Page 75: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km).
Page 76: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to four different positions. OFF: This is the only position from which you can remove the key. If you have an automatic transmission, the ignition switch cannot be turned to OFF unless the shift lever is in PARK (P).
Page 77: Starting Your Engine
START: This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to ON for normal driving. When the engine is not running, ACCESSORY and ON allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio. A warning tone will sound if you open the driver’s door while the ignition is in OFF or ACCESSORY and the key is in the ignition.
Page 78: Manual Transmission Operation
Manual Transmission The shift lever should be in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the ﬂoor and start the engine. Your vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down – that is a safety feature.
Page 79: Starter Interlock Feature
Starter Interlock Feature For your convenience and to avoid damage to your starter, your vehicle is equipped with a starter interlock feature. This feature will not allow you to crank the engine while the vehicle is already running. Racing or Other Competitive Driving See your warranty book before using your vehicle for racing or other competitive driving.
Page 80: To Use The Engine Coolant Heater
To Use The Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is attached to the generator bracket assembly, between the generator and the windshield washer ﬂuid tank. With the headlamps closed, route the cord in the opening between the headlamp door and the fender panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 81 Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 82 You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in ON. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever – push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application.
Page 83 THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving. However, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( • When driving on hilly, winding roads. •...
Page 84 Manual Transmission Operation This is the shift pattern for the six-speed manual transmission. Here is how to operate your transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
Page 85: Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission)
Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Don’t shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy.
Page 86: One To Four Shift Light
One to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) When this light comes on, you can only shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead of FIRST (1) to SECOND (2). You must complete the shift into FOURTH (4) to turn off this feature.
Page 87: Parking Brake
Notice: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you release the clutch pedal while downshifting, you could damage the engine, clutch, driveshaft or the transmission. Do not skip gears or race the engine when downshifting.
Page 88: Shifting Into Park (P)
To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Then push the release button in as you move the parking brake lever all the way down. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts.
Page 89 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding in the button on the lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can remove the key from the ignition, the vehicle is in PARK (P).
Page 90: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 91: Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to ACCESSORY. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4.
Page 92: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 93: Mirrors
CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 94: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with map lamps. This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. A time delay feature prevents rapid changing from the day to night positions while driving under lights and through traffic.
Page 95: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
To adjust either mirror, press the LT (left) or RT (right) button to select the mirror, then press the arrows to adjust the direction of the mirror. The mirror will stay selected for 20 seconds after the last adjustment. An indicator light will come on above the mirror that you select.
Page 96: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use your door key to lock or unlock it. The glove box has a light inside. Cupholder(s) The cupholder is located on the center console in front of the ashtray.
Page 97: Floor Mats
You can use the key to lock and unlock the console. Do not leave the key in the lock, or it could be damaged when the driver sits down. The fuel ﬁller door release button and accessory power outlet are located inside the center console. Floor Mats The ﬂoor mats are specially designed to remain in position under your feet and out of reach of the...
Page 98: Rear Storage Area
Rear Storage Area There are three rear storage compartments in the ﬂoor of the rear hatch/trunk area. Coupe shown, Convertible and Z06 similar If you have a coupe or convertible model, your vehicle will be equipped with three storage compartment lids.
Page 99: Convenience Net
Convenience Net If your vehicle has this feature you will see it on the back wall of the rear area of the vehicle. Put small loads, like grocery bags, in the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops.
Page 100: Roof Panel
Roof Panel Your vehicle may have a removable roof panel. Removing the Roof Panel CAUTION: Do not try to remove a roof panel while the vehicle is moving. Trying to remove the roof panel while the vehicle is moving could cause an accident.
Page 101 4. Make sure to install the two egg-shaped stowage receivers into the ﬂoor of the rear storage compartment. Secure both receivers into their proper positions by turning them counterclockwise. 5. Lower the windows and open the doors. There are two latches on the front of the roof panel near each door (A), and one rear latch (B).
Page 102 6. To unlock the front of the roof panel, pull down each of the front handles. Grasp the handles with your ﬁngers and pull each toward you. Complete a 180° turn toward the center of the vehicle. Then push up on each of the handles. 2-46 7.
Page 103: Storing The Roof Panel
9. Stand on one side of the vehicle and, if necessary, have your helper stand on the other side. Together, carefully lift the front edge of the panel up and forward, and out of the vehicle opening. 10. When the panel is loosened from the vehicle, one person should grasp the roof panel as close to the center of the vehicle as possible and lift away the panel.
Page 104 3. There are two spring-loaded storage pins on the rear wall of the storage compartment (A). These storage pins go into the slots on each side of the roof panel (B). 2-48 4. Gently lower the roof panel onto the carpeted ledge.
Page 105: Installing The Roof Panel
Installing the Roof Panel CAUTION: An improperly attached roof panel may fall into or ﬂy off the vehicle. You or others could be injured. After installing the roof panel, always check that it is ﬁrmly attached by pushing up on the underside of the panel.
Page 106: Convertible Top
5. Position the rear edge of the roof panel to the weatherstrip on the back of the roof opening (A). Then align the pins at the rear of the roof panel weatherstrip with the receiving cup in the body weatherstrip (B). Gently lower the front edge of the roof panel to the front of the body opening (C).
Page 107: Lowering The Convertible Top
When lowering and raising the convertible top, you will use the following: A. Front Edge of the Convertible Top B. Rear Edge of the Convertible Top C. Storage Compartment Lid Lowering the Convertible Top Notice: Leaving the convertible top down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage.
Page 108 3. Unlock the front of the convertible top by lowering the latch handles and turning them inward. Push the latch handles back to the up position. 2-52 4. Lift upward on the front edge (A) of the convertible top off of the windshield frame. Then lift upward on the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to be vertical off the storage compartment lid (C).
Page 109 5. Tilt the driver’s seatback forward and press the storage compartment release button located on the underside of the storage compartment lid (C) behind the driver’s seat. Then raise the storage compartment lid (C). While attempting to raise the lid, if the lid does not release and you hear three chimes, check to make sure the trunk lid is closed.
Page 110 Notice: If you lower the convertible top into the storage compartment and the rear edge of the top is not in the full-down position, you could damage the top. Always verify that the rear edge of the convertible top is in the full-down position before lowering the top into the storage compartment.
Page 111: Raising The Convertible Top
Raising the Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake ﬁrmly and shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into REVERSE (R). Lower both windows and sun visors and turn the ignition key to OFF. 2.
Page 112 4. Lift the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to its full-up position by ﬁrst raising the front edge (A). 5. Close the storage compartment lid (C) by closing with a swift, ﬁrm motion. 2-56 6. Lower the rear edge (B) of the convertible top by ﬁrst slightly pushing the front edge (A) of the convertible top forward.
Page 113: Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization Memory If your vehicle has this feature, MEMORY can store and recall the settings for the driver’s seat position, the outside rearview mirror positions, telescopic steering column (if equipped), radio presets, tone, volume, playback mode (AM/FM, tape or CD), last displayed station, compact disc position and tape direction and the last climate control setting.
Page 114 Your memory settings are now programmed. Any changes that are made to the audio system and climate controls while driving will be automatically stored when the ignition key is turned off. When ﬁrst entering your vehicle, after pressing the unlock button on your remote keyless entry transmitter or a MEMORY button, a recall of your settings will occur when the door is closed and the ignition key is in the ignition switch.
Page 115: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-2 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-4 Other Warning Devices ...3-5 Horn ...3-5 Tilt Wheel ...3-5 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-6 Exterior Lamps ...3-13 Interior Lamps ...3-17 Head-Up Display (HUD) ...3-18 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-22 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ...3-23 Climate Controls ...3-23 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-23 Outlet Adjustment ...3-31...
Page 116: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 117 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See “Instrument Panel Brightness” under Interior Lamps on page 3-17. B. Head-Up Display Controls. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-18. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6.
Page 118: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on the instrument panel above the audio system.
Page 119: Other Warning Devices
Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Horn To sound the horn, press either horn symbol on the steering wheel. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive.
Page 120: Telescopic Steering Column
Telescopic Steering Column If your vehicle has this feature, the telescopic steering column will allow you to adjust the distance the steering wheel is from the instrument panel. The telescopic steering column switch is located on the right side of the steering column.
Page 121 Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the multifunction lever all the way up or down.
Page 122: Headlamps On Reminder
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low, push the turn signal lever all the way forward. While the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster also will be on. To change the headlamps from high to low, pull the lever rearward.
Page 123: Windshield Washer
The wiper speed can only be adjusted when the lever is in the INT position. Use this position for light rain or snow. LO (Low Speed): Move the lever up to the ﬁrst setting past INT, for steady wiping at low speed. HI (High Speed): Move the lever up to the second setting past INT, for steady wiping at high speed.
Page 124: Cruise Control
Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 125 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.
Page 126 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. The speed will not begin to increase until sufficient pedal travel is achieved. Press the SET button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal.
Page 127: Exterior Lamps
Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control.
Page 128: Headlamps Doors
Headlamps Doors The headlamp doors are designed to open when you turn the headlamps on, and close when you turn the headlamps and parking lamps off. If you turn the headlamps on, then turn back to the parking lamps setting, the headlamp doors will stay open. 3-14 You can open the doors manually using the knob next to the headlamp assembly.
Page 129: Fog Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.
Page 130 ® Twilight Sentinel (Optional in United States, Standard in Canada) ® Twilight Sentinel can turn your lamps on and off for you. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the ® Twilight Sentinel work, so be sure it is not covered. You can customize your vehicle to turn Twilight ®...
Page 131: Interior Lamps
Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness The knob for this feature is located on the left side of the instrument panel. Push the knob to release it from the stored position. Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them. Be sure not to have this knob turned all the way down with the lamps on during the day.
Page 132: Battery Run-Down Protection
Reading Lamps Your inside rearview mirror includes two reading lamps. The lamps will go on when a door is opened. When the doors are closed, each lamp can be turned on individually by pressing the switch for that lamp. There is also an interior console ﬂood lamp located underneath the rearview mirror which comes on during nighttime operation or when the reading lamps are on.
Page 133 The information may be displayed in English or metric units and appears as an image focused out toward the front of your vehicle. The HUD consists of the following information: • Speedometer • Turn Signal Indicators • High-Beam Indicator Symbol •...
Page 134 Be sure to continue scanning your displays, controls and driving environment just as you would in a vehicle without HUD. If you never look at your instrument panel cluster, you may not see something important, such as a warning light. Under important warning conditions, the CHECK GAGES icon will illuminate in the HUD.
Page 135 It is possible for sunlight to enter the HUD causing all of the graphics to light up. The display will return to normal when the sunlight is no longer entering the HUD. 2. Adjust the seat to a comfortable driving position. If you change your seat position later, you may have to re-adjust your HUD.
Page 136: Accessory Power Outlets
Accessory Power Outlets The accessory power outlet can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio. The accessory power outlet is located inside the center console storage compartment, on the forward left side. To use the outlet, remove the tethered cap. When not using it, always cover the outlet with the protective cap.
Page 137: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray and cigarette lighter are located on the instrument panel, in front of the shift lever. To use the ashtray, lift up on the bottom of the door. Notice: If you put papers or other ﬂammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle.
Page 138 Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Press the AUTO button to place the entire system in the automatic mode. When automatic operation is active, the system will automatically control the inside temperature, the air delivery mode and the fan speed. After a ﬁve-second display of the current settings, only the word AUTO and the outside temperature will be shown on the digital display unless the system is set to full cold 60°F (16°C) or full hot 90°F (32°C), then the...
Page 139 Manual Operation OFF: Press this button to turn off the climate control system. This is the only setting that fully shuts off the fan. The digital display will show only the outside temperature. You can still adjust the driver’s set temperature, the passenger temperature offset and the air intake mode while in OFF.
Page 140 (Fan): Press the button with the fan symbol to manually increase or decrease the fan speed. Keep pressing the up or down arrow on this switch until the desired fan speed appears on the display. Pressing the arrows will delete AUTO from the digital display.
Page 141 (Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off. When the button is pressed, an indicator light will come on.
Page 142 A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button to override the automatic system and turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When A/C is pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the air conditioning is activated. When in AUTO, the air-conditioning compressor will come on automatically, as necessary.
Page 143 Sensors The solar sensor on your vehicle monitors the solar radiation and uses the information to maintain the selected temperature when operating in AUTO mode by initiating needed adjustments to the temperature, the fan speed and the air delivery system. The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun.
Page 144: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield.
Page 145: Outlet Adjustment
Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. The rear window defogger will only work when the engine is running. REAR: Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on.
Page 146: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Page 147: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster and Driver Information Center (DIC) are designed to let you know at a glance how the vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have left and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 148: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). There is only one scale for mph and km/h. When you press the E/M (English/metric) button on the Driver Information Center (DIC), the cluster will calculate the proper speed and move the needle to the correct position.
Page 149: Air Bag Readiness Light
Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows a deployed air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 150: Air Bag Off Light
Air Bag Off Light When you turn the passenger’s air bag off, this light will come on and stay on to remind you that the air bag has been turned off. This light will go off when you turn the air bag back on again. See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1-46 for more on this, including important safety information.
Page 151: Voltmeter Gage
CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system. The passenger’s air bag could inﬂate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, don’t let anyone whom the national government has identiﬁed as a member of a passenger air bag risk group sit in the...
Page 152: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. This light should come on when you turn the ignition key to START.
Page 153: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That is normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the light comes on when you are driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off.
Page 154: Active Handling System Light
Active Handling System Light The Active Handling System light will come on brieﬂy as you start the engine. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. The light will also come on while the system warms up and the ACT HNDLING WARMING UP message will be displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Page 155: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, your engine is too hot. This means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Page 156: If The Light Is Flashing
Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty.
Page 157: If The Light Is On Steady
If the Light Is On Steady You also may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap.
Page 158: Engine Oil Pressure Gage
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the CHECK ENGINE light is on or not working properly.
Page 159: Maintenance Schedule
The engine oil pressure can also be displayed using the GAGES button on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-48. CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre.
Page 160: Check Gages Warning Light
Check Gages Warning Light This light will come on brieﬂy when you are starting the engine. If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your gages to see if they are in the warning areas. This light can come on for the following reasons: •...
Page 161 Here are ﬁve things that some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage. • At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F (full). •...
Page 162: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display information about how your vehicle is functioning, as well as warning messages if a system problem is detected. The DIC display area is located in the instrument panel cluster below the speedometer and tachometer, directly above the steering column.
Page 163: Dic Controls And Displays
DIC Controls and Displays Turn on the system by turning the ignition to ON. When you turn on the ignition, the DIC will be in the mode last displayed when the engine was turned off. Each DIC button allows you to scroll through a menu. A blank page ends each menu.
Page 164 The average fuel economy is viewed as a long-term approximation of your overall driving conditions. If you press RESET in this mode while you’re driving, the system will begin ﬁguring fuel economy from that point in time. Press FUEL again to display instantaneous fuel economy, such as: •...
Page 165 Press the GAGE button again to display the oil temperature, such as: • OIL TEMP 234°F or • OIL TEMP 112°C Press the GAGE button again to display the coolant temperature, such as: • COOLANT TEMP 123°F or • COOLANT TEMP 51°C Press the GAGE button again to display the automatic transmission ﬂuid temperature (if equipped), such as: •...
Page 166 3 TRIP The TRIP button allows you to scroll through the functions listed below when you press it. Odometer The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles or kilometers. Press the TRIP button to display odometer readings such as: •...
Page 167 Elapsed Time Press the TRIP button until ELAP. TIME is displayed, such as ELAP. TIME 00:00:00.00. When the ignition is in ON, the Driver Information Center (DIC) can be used as a stopwatch. The display can show hours, minutes, seconds and hundredths of a second.
Page 168 4 OPTIONS This button allows you to choose personal options that may be available on your vehicle, depending on the options your vehicle is equipped with. Some of these functions work along with the remote keyless entry transmitter. When returning to the options menu, the ﬁrst item of the options list will always be displayed, not the one you were last in when you changed buttons.
Page 169 Lock and Arm Press the OPTIONS button until LOCK & ARM appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following selections: • LOCK & ARM – OFF • LOCK & ARM – HORN ONLY • LOCK &...
Page 170 Auto Lock Press the OPTIONS button until AUTO LOCK appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following choices: • AUTO LOCK ON • AUTO LOCK OFF If you choose AUTO LOCK ON, both doors will automatically lock when the vehicle exceeds 10 mph (16 km/h) in a manual transmission.
Page 171 Languages You can select which language the DIC will display its messages. Press the OPTIONS button until the word LANGUAGES appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following choices: • LANGUAGE ENGLISH • LANGUAGE FRENCH •...
Page 172: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages The following messages and warnings may appear in the DIC display. The DIC display area is located in the instrument panel cluster below the speedometer and tachometer, directly above the steering column. You may receive more than one message at a time.
Page 173 CHARGE SYSTEM FAULT: Press RESET to acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display. The message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes. You will hear two chimes when this message is displayed. If this message comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system.
Page 174 FLAT TIRE (Except Z06): You will hear two chimes when this message is displayed followed by the message MAX SPEED 55 MPH (90 km/h). If this message appears, do not drive your vehicle above this limit. The next message to appear is REDUCED HANDLING. Adjust your driving accordingly.
Page 175 HIGH TIRE PRESSURE – (LF, LR, RF, RR) (Except Z06): You will hear two chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press RESET. After you press RESET, a message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes.
Page 176 LOW OIL LEVEL: Press RESET to acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display. The message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes. Once the vehicle senses a temperature change in the engine oil, the light will remain off.
Page 177 CAUTION: When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or FLAT TIRE message is displayed on the Driver Information Center, your vehicle’s handling capabilities will be reduced during severe maneuvers. If you drive too fast, you could lose control of your vehicle. You or others could be injured. Don’t drive over 55 mph (90 km/h) when the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or FLAT TIRE message is displayed.
Page 178 REDUCED ENGINE POWER: You will hear chimes continuously when this message is displayed. To acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display, press RESET. The message will reappear every 15 seconds until this condition changes.
Page 179 If the SERVICE ABS message is being displayed, your Traction Control System and the Active Handling System will also be disabled. The Driver Information Center will scroll three messages: SERVICE ABS, SERVICE TRACTION SYS and SERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG, and the instrument cluster car icon will be illuminated.
Page 180 SERVICE TIRE MON SYS (Except Z06): If this message comes on, a part on the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) is not working properly. If you drive your vehicle while any of the four sensors are missing or inoperable, the warning will come on in about 10 minutes. If all four sensors are missing, the warning will come on in about 15 to 20 minutes.
Page 181 TRAC/ACT HNDLG – OFF: By pressing the Active Handling System console button brieﬂy, the driver can turn the Traction Control and Active Handling Systems off. The message TRAC/ACT HNDLG – OFF will be displayed in the DIC, the instrument panel cluster light will be on and a chime will sound.
Page 182: Other Messages
Other Messages Here are more messages that you can receive on your Driver Information Center (DIC). To acknowledge a message and read another message that may have come on at the same time, press the RESET button. • BRAKE BEFORE SHIFT (See “Automatic Transmissions Only”...
Page 183: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio – be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly.
Page 184: Radio With Cassette
Radio with Cassette Your vehicle is equipped with six Bose speakers. See your dealer for details. 3-70 Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume.
Page 185: Finding A Station
Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, and AM. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to select radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored position when you are not using it.
Page 186 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) BASS: To adjust the bass, press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease bass. TREB (Treble): To adjust the treble, press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease treble.
Page 187: Playing A Cassette Tape
Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. The longer side of the tape visible should face to the right.
Page 188 3 NEXT: Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for next to work. Press this pushbutton to go to the next selection on the tape. If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the tape.
Page 189: Cassette Tape Messages
Cassette Tape Messages The cassette tape player is able to detect a tight or broken tape, and will eject the tape. The radio will go back to playing the last station selected. Try a known good cassette tape. CLN (Clean): If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned.
Page 190: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD Your vehicle is equipped with six Bose speakers. See your dealer for details. 3-76 Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume.
Page 191 Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, and AM. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to select radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored position when you are not using it.
Page 192 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) BASS: To adjust the bass, press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease bass. TREB (Treble): To adjust the treble, press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease treble.
Page 193: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. The CD should begin playing. CD and the CD symbol will appear on the display. If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off, ﬁrst press the EJECT or the RECALL button.
Page 194 FWD 6 (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to quickly advance within a track. Release it to play the passage. The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display. SEEK : Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current or to the previous track.
Page 195: Trunk-Mounted Cd Changer
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer If your vehicle has the optional trunk-mounted CD changer it is located in the rear center storage compartment. See Rear Storage Area on page 2-42 for more information. With the trunk-mounted CD changer you can play up to 12 CDs continuously.
Page 196 Once you have loaded the CDs in the magazine, slide open the door of the CD changer. Push the magazine into the changer in the direction of the arrow marked on top of the magazine. 3-82 Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left. If the door is left partially open, the changer will not operate and an error will occur.
Page 197 To eject the magazine from the player, slide the CD changer door all the way open. The magazine will automatically eject. Remember to keep the door closed whenever possible to keep dirt and dust from getting inside the changer. Whenever a CD magazine with CDs is loaded in the changer, the CD symbol will appear on the radio display.
Page 198 ® 5 (Dolby ): This pushbutton has no function when playing a CD. FWD 6 (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to quickly advance within a track. Release it to play the passage. The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display.
Page 199 5: Press this pushbutton to select the next CD in the magazine. If a CD cannot be played, its number will be skipped when selecting CDs while using this pushbutton. FWD 6 (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to quickly advance within a track. Release it to play the passage.
Page 200: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is interrupted. The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature.
Page 201: Disabling The Theft-Deterrent Feature
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition on. LOC will appear on the display. 2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. 3.
Page 202: Radio Reception
Radio Reception The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise.
Page 203: Care Of Your Cds
After the cleaning cassette is ejected, the cut tape detection feature will be active again. You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own.
Page 204: Power Antenna Mast Care (Convertible)
Power Antenna Mast Care (Convertible) Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it is cleaned from time to time. To clean the antenna mast do the following: 1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna. 2.
Page 205: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Braking ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-9 Active Handling System ...4-10 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...4-12 Selective Ride Control ...4-12 Steering ...4-14 Off-Road Recovery ...4-16 Passing ...4-16...
Page 206: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-6. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”...
Page 207: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: •...
Page 208 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of liquors like whiskey, gin or vodka.
Page 209 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent.
Page 210: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.
Page 211: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
Page 212 Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel.
Page 213: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 214: Active Handling System
The SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message and the TCS warning light will come on to let you know if there is a problem with your TCS system. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58. When this light and the SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message are on, the system will not limit wheel spin.
Page 215 The SERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG message will be displayed, the instrument cluster light will come on, and a chime will sound to let you know if there is a problem with the system. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58 for more information.
Page 216: Competitive Driving Mode
Competitive Driving Mode The driver can select this optional handling mode by pressing the ACTIVE HANDLING button on the console for more than ﬁve seconds. A chime will sound and COMPETITIVE DRIVING will be displayed in the DIC. Competitive Driving mode allows the driver to have full control of the rear wheels while the Active Handling System helps steer the vehicle by selective brake application.
Page 217 This knob is located on the center console. Turn it to select the suspension of your choice. TOUR: Use for normal city and highway driving. This setting provides a smooth, soft ride. SPORT: Use where road conditions or personal preference demand more control. This setting provides more “feel”, or response to the road conditions.
Page 218: Steering
Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering Your vehicle is equipped with a steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering at all vehicle speeds.
Page 219: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 220: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Page 221 • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you are following a larger vehicle. Also, you will not have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
Page 222: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up.
Page 223: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. •...
Page 224: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little.
Page 225 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking.
Page 226: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 227: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: •...
Page 228: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 229: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are.
Page 230: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 231 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission.
Page 232: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. 4-28 Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles.
Page 233: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Driving On Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You will have a lot less traction or “grip”...
Page 234: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: •...
Page 235 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You can not see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 236: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking”...
Page 237: Towing
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle — such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as “dinghy towing”...
Page 238 Tire and Loading Information Label Example 1 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight 4-34 Example 2 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight The Tire and Loading Information label shows the seating capacity and the total weight your vehicle can properly carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight.
Page 239 The Tire and Loading Information label also gives you the size and recommended inﬂation pressure for the factory-installed, original equipment tires on your vehicle. For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 5-55 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62.
Page 240 Example 1 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) x 1 = Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 4-36 Total Item Vehicle Capacity Weight 400 lbs (181 kg) for Example 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) x 2 =...
Page 241 Example 3 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) x 2 = Available Cargo Weight = Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions.
Page 242: Towing A Trailer
And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Do not carry more than 100 lbs. (45 kg) in your rear area. CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR.
Page 243: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Fuel ...5-4 Gasoline Octane ...5-4 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11...
Page 244 Section 5 Wheel Replacement ...5-68 Tire Chains ...5-71 Lifting Your Vehicle ...5-71 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-75 Tire Inﬂator Kit (Z06 Only) ...5-77 Appearance Care ...5-82 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-83 Care of Safety Belts ...5-85 Weatherstrips ...5-85 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-85 Finish Damage ...5-89 Carbon Fiber Hood (Z06 Commemorative...
Page 245: Service
Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Page 246: Adding Equipment To The Outside
CAUTION: (Continued) • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “English” and “metric” fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it.
Page 247: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations which were developed by automobile manufacturers around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel Charter which is available from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers at www.autoalliance.org. Gasoline meeting these speciﬁcations could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline.
Page 248: Additives
Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. You should not have to add anything to your fuel. However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U.S.
Page 249: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 250 If your fuel ﬁller door release will not operate, there is a manual release tab. The tab is located against the upper trim on the driver’s side in the rear compartment. Pull the tab to manually release the fuel ﬁller door. While refueling, rest the tether across the tab on the fuel ﬁller door to prevent damage to your vehicle’s ﬁnish.
Page 251 CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any “hiss”...
Page 252: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: •...
Page 253: Hood Release
Hood Release Notice: If the hood comes into contact with the headlamp doors when you raise the hood, you could damage the hood and/or the headlamp doors. Always close the headlamp doors before opening the hood. To open the hood, do the following: 1.
Page 254: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, you will see the following: 5-12...
Page 255: Engine Oil
A. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23. B. Battery. See Battery on page 5-40. C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. E.
Page 256: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use.
Page 257 • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W-30 if it is going to be 0°F (-18°C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Page 258: When To Change Engine Oil
Your vehicle’s engine is ﬁlled at the factory with a ® Mobil 1 synthetic oil, which meets all requirements for your vehicle. Substitute Engine Oil: When adding oil to maintain engine oil level, oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M may not be available. You can add substitute oil designated SAE 5W-30 with the starburst symbol at all temperatures.
Page 259: What To Do With Used Oil
How to Reset the CHANGE OIL SOON Message The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a CHANGE OIL SOON message being turned on, reset the system.
Page 260: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for location of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at every oil change and replace at the ﬁrst oil change after 25,000 miles (40 000 km).
Page 261 2. Pull the assembly out. 3. Replace the ﬁlter. See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13. 4. Push the assembly back into place. 5. Fasten the clips. CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it helps to stop ﬂame if the engine backﬁres.
Page 262: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check It is not necessary to check the transmission ﬂuid level. A transmission ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer service department and have it repaired as soon as possible.
Page 263: Manual Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed. However, the ﬂuid in your manual transmission doesn’t require changing. How to Check Because this operation can be difficult, you may choose to have this done at your dealership service department.
Page 264: When To Check And What To Use
How to Add Fluid Here’s how to add ﬂuid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of ﬂuid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11. 1. Remove the ﬁller plug. 2. Add ﬂuid at the ﬁller plug hole. Add only enough ﬂuid to bring the ﬂuid level up to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole.
Page 265: Engine Coolant
How to Check and Add Fluid Fluid should be added if the ﬂuid level is below the step on the inside of the reservoir. There are additional instructions on the reservoir cap. Put the rubber seal and cap back on. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location.
Page 266: What To Use
What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do not need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Page 267 CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap — even a little — when the engine and radiator are hot.
Page 268: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for information on location. Engine Overheating You will ﬁnd an engine coolant temperature gage on the instrument panel cluster and a COOLANT OVER...
Page 269: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) everyone away from the vehicle until it cools...
Page 270: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: • Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Page 271: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. Coolant Surge Tank CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 272 The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark. If it is not, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot.
Page 273: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you have not found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at the FULL COLD mark on the coolant surge tank, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, ®...
Page 274 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning.
Page 275 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one-quarter turn and then stop.
Page 276 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan(s). By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower.
Page 277: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Page 278: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a ﬂuid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Page 279: Brakes
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake ﬂuid level in the reservoir might go down. The ﬁrst is that the brake ﬂuid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 280 Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake ﬂuid reservoir. The ﬂuid level should be above the MIN mark on the reservoir. If it is not, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak.
Page 281: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal ﬁrmly).
Page 282: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking system —...
Page 283: Jump Starting
Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.
Page 284 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle.
Page 285 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a ﬂashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the ACDelco installed in your new vehicle.
Page 286 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 5-44 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.
Page 287 8. Now connect the black negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative ( ) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step.
Page 288 Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal.
Page 289: Rear Axle
Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
Page 290: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulb, see Bulb Replacement on page 5-48. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer’s service department. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
Page 291 2. Remove the screws on each side of the headlamp bezel. 3. Open the hood. 4. To remove the bezel, pull the sides slightly outward and tilt the bezel forward. Pull the clip centered above the lens outward. Be careful not to scratch the paint on the vehicle.
Page 292: Taillamps And Turn Signal Lamps
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps A. Back-Up Lamp B. Inboard Taillamp C. Outboard Taillamp 5-50 1. Remove the screws. 2. Pull the taillamp housing assembly out.
Page 293 3. To remove the socket with the bulb, squeeze the 4. Remove the bulb from the socket. tab while you turn the socket counterclockwise. 5. Reverse the steps listed previously with a new bulb. 5-51...
Page 294: Back-Up Lamps
Back-Up Lamps You can access the back-up lamps through the inboard taillamp opening. See Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps on page 5-50. 1. Squeeze the tab on the socket while turning it counterclockwise to remove it from the assembly. 2. Remove the bulb from the socket. 3.
Page 295 To remove the wiper blade assembly, do the following: 1. Open the hood to gain access to the windshield wipers. 2. Lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position. A. Blade Assembly D. Blade Pivot B. Arm Assembly E.
Page 296 To install the new wiper insert: 1. Slide the insert (D), notched end last, into the end with the two blade claws (A). Slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end (B). Plastic caps (C) will be forced off as the insert is fully installed.
Page 297: Tires
Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
Page 298 5-56 A. Tire Size B. Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec) C. Department of Transportation (DOT) D. Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN) E. Tire Ply Material F. Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) G. Maximum Cold Inﬂation Load Limit (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description.
Page 299: Tire Size Codes
(D) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture.
Page 300: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
(C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is “70,” as shown in item “C” of the illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall is 70% as high as it is wide. (D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire.
Page 301 Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Page 302 Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Recommended Inﬂation Pressure: Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire inﬂation pressure and shown on the tire placard. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-33. Radial Ply tire: A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
Page 303: Extended Mobility Tires (Except Z06)
Extended Mobility Tires (Except Z06) Your vehicle, when new, had Goodyear Extended Mobility Tires (EMT). There’s no spare tire, no tire changing equipment and no place to store a tire in the vehicle. Extended Mobility Tires perform so well without any air that a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) is used to alert you if a tire has lost pressure.
Page 304: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
The valve stems on your extended mobility tires have sensors that are part of the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM). See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation (Except Z06) on page 5-64. The TPM sensors contain batteries which are designed to last for 10 years under normal driving conditions.
Page 305: When To Check
When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inﬂated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inﬂated even when they are underinﬂated.
Page 306: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation (Except Z06)
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation (Except Z06) The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) has a sensor on each road wheel that transmits to a receiver on the instrument panel. The system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry and Science Canada.
Page 307: Tire Rotation
If a tire pressure message appears on the Driver Information Center, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on your Tire-Loading Information label. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62. CAUTION: When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or FLAT TIRE message is displayed on the Driver Information...
Page 308: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires your vehicle needs, look at the Tire and Loading Information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-33, for an example of the label and where it is located on your vehicle. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall.
Page 309: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
Page 310: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Page 311 If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle. CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be...
Page 312 CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to a crash. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Page 313: Tire Chains
Tire Chains CAUTION: Don’t use tire chains. There’s not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash.
Page 314 • Make sure the jack you’re using spans at least two crossmember ribs. • Lift only in the areas shown in the following pictures. For additional information, see your dealer and the Chevrolet Corvette service manual.
Page 315: Lifting From The Front
Lifting From the Front The front lifting point can be accessed for either the driver’s or passenger’s side of the vehicle, behind the front tires. 1. Locate the lifting point (B) on either side of your vehicle to jack the vehicle according to the illustration shown.
Page 316: Lifting From The Rear
Lifting From the Rear The rear lifting point can be accessed from the rear of the vehicle, on either the driver’s or passenger’s side. 5-74 1. Locate the lifting point to jack your vehicle according to the illustration shown. 2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle.
Page 317: If A Tire Goes Flat
(80 km) or less and at speeds of 55 mph (90 km/h) or less, there is a good chance that the tire can be repaired. Contact the nearest authorized Chevrolet or Goodyear EMT servicing facility, as soon as possible, to have the ﬂat tire inspected and repaired or replaced.
Page 318 Z06 models do not have Extended Mobility Tires. If a Z06 model tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place and stopping. Then do this: 1. Turn on the hazard warning ﬂashers. 2.
Page 319: Tire Inﬂator Kit (Z06 Only)
Tire Inﬂator Kit (Z06 Only) Every Z06 model with P295/35ZR18 and P265/40ZR17 tires, when new, was equipped with a tire inﬂator kit. The repair kit contains a detailed instruction card that outlines step by step the temporary repair procedure. Be sure to read and follow all the tire inﬂator kit instructions.
Page 320: Tire Sealant
Tire Sealant The kit contains a liquid sealant that when injected into a ﬂat tire, may temporarily repair nail holes or cuts in the tread area of the tire. The tire sealant cannot repair tire damage caused while driving on a ﬂat tire or a tire that has had a “blow out”...
Page 321 Notice: The car engine must be running to avoid draining the battery while running the air compressor. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) on page 2-35. CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle with the engine running, if the shift lever is not in NEUTRAL (N) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set (manual transmission).
Page 322 Notice: Do not allow the air compressor to operate continuously for more than six minutes to help prevent damage from overheating. Notice: If 26 psi (179 kPa) tire pressure cannot be reached after six minutes the vehicle should not be driven further. Damage to the tire is severe and the sealant will not be effective.
Page 323 2. Unwrap the elastic cord (A) from around the handle of the tire inﬂator kit. Open the tire inﬂator kit case by lifting up the two tabs located on either side of the kit handle. To Stow the Tire Inﬂator Kit: CAUTION: Storing the tire inﬂator kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could...
Page 324: Appearance Care
2. Insert the tire inﬂator kit under the elastic band (C) that is secured to the ﬂoor of the hatch/trunk area of your vehicle. 3. Wrap the elastic cord (A) around the retaining hook (B). 5-82 Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic.
Page 325: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle
Do not use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: • Alcohol • Laundry Soap • Bleach • Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt.
Page 326: Cleaning Leather
Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry. • For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. •...
Page 327: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Page 328: Finish Care
High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that does not have enough clearance for the undercarriage and/or wide rear tires, you could damage your vehicle. Verify with the manager of the car wash that your vehicle will ﬁt before entering the car wash or use a touchless car wash.
Page 329: Cleaning Removable Roof Panel
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint ﬁnish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running,...
Page 330: Cleaning The Convertible Top
Cleaning the Convertible Top Your convertible top should be cleaned often. If you use an automatic car wash, use one with water jets and hanging cloths. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. When you hand wash the top, do it in partial shade. Use a mild soap, lukewarm water and a soft sponge.
Page 331: Finish Damage
Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the ﬁnish should be repaired right away. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials avaliable from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of ﬁnish damage can be corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Page 332: Fiberglass Springs
Fiberglass Springs Notice: If you use acidic or corrosive cleaning products, engine degreasers or aluminum cleaning agents on ﬁberglass springs, you may damage the springs. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Use only approved cleaners when cleaning your vehicle’s ﬁberglass springs. Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout.
Page 333: Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (Vin)
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) Description Removes swirl marks, ﬁne scratches and Swirl Remover Polish other light surface contamination. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Cleans, shines and Foaming Tire Shine protects in one easy step, Low Gloss no wiping necessary. Medium foaming shampoo.
Page 334: Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label located inside the glovebox. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: • your VIN, • the model designation, • paint information and • a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
Page 335: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of maxi-fuses, mini-fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of ﬁres caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Page 336 Fuse Console Cigarette Lighter Monitored (Inadvertent) Load Control Lumbar Seat Driver Seat Control Module Radio, Compact Disc Player Parking Lamps, Taillamps Cigarette Lighter 5-94 Usage Fuse Usage Stoplamp, Hazard Flashers Body Control Module Windshield Wiper/Washer Accessory Power Blank Body Control Module – Ignition 1 Crank Hazard/Turn Signal Air Bag...
Page 337 Fuse Usage Body Control Module – Ignition 1 Instrument Panel Control Hatch/Trunk Release HVAC Controls Bose Speakers Diagnostic Right Door Control Module Power Feed Door Right Fuel Tank Door Door Control Module Left Power Feed Door Left Ignition 1 Rear Defogger Blank Ignition 2 Blower Motor...
Page 338: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block There is one fuse block in the engine compartment located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle in front of the battery. To remove the fuse block cover, turn the knob counterclockwise. 5-96 Fuse Usage Rear Fog Lamp Approach Right Headlamp Motor Left Headlamp Motor...
Page 339 Fuse Usage Headlamp Low-Beam Right Headlamp High-Beam Right Headlamp Low-Beam Left Horn Headlamp High-Beam Left Fuel Pump Cooling Fan – Ignition 3 Oxygen Sensor Powertrain Control Module Throttle Control Injector 2 Engine Ignition Blank Blank Injector 1 Powertrain Control Module Air Conditioning Fuse Usage...
Page 340 Relay Air Pump Air Conditioner and Clutch Fuel Pump Horn Rear Fog Lamp Back-Up Lamps Fog Lamp 5-98 Usage Relay Usage Blank Blank Ignition 1 Cooling Fan 2 Cooling Fan 3 Cooling Fan 1...
Page 341: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11 for more information. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Automatic Transmission Drain and Reﬁll Overhaul Cooling System Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank Manual Transmission (Overhaul)
Page 342 Engine VIN Code LS1 V8 LS1 V8 LS6 V8 Engine Horsepower LS1 Automatic 350 @ 5200 rpm Transmission LS1 Manual 350 @ 5200 rpm Transmission 405 @ 6000 rpm 5-100 Engine Speciﬁcations Transmission Automatic Manual Manual Engine Data Torque 360 lb ft @ 4000 rpm 375 lb ft @ 4400 rpm 400 lb ft @ 4800 rpm Spark Plug Gap...
Page 343: Maintenance Schedule
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-11...
Page 344: Introduction
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts and recommended ﬂuids and...
Page 345 This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the tire and loading information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-33. • are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits.
Page 346: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over a year.
Page 347 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (g). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18.
Page 348: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Service Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components.
Page 349: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
Page 350: Owner Checks And Services
(h) 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°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. −...
Page 351: At Least Once A Month
At Least Once a Month Tire Inﬂation Check Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are inﬂated to the correct pressures. See Tires on page 5-55 for further details. Cassette Tape Player Service Clean cassette tape player. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play.
Page 352 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface.
Page 353: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
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’s holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Page 354 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hydraulic Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or Brake System equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Windshield ® GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Hydraulic (GM Part No. U.S. 12345347, Clutch System in Canada 10953517) or equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. GM Power Steering Fluid Power Steering (GM Part No.U.S.
Page 355: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter PCV Valve Spark Plug Windshield Wiper Blade (Shepherd’s Hook Type) 22 inches (55.9 cm) AC Delco GM Part Number Part Number...
Page 356: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 6-14...
Page 357: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages.
Page 358 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Services Performed Date Serviced By Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 359: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ...7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Courtesy Transportation ...7-7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records ...7-9 Customer Assistance and Information...
Page 360: Customer Assistance And Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns 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.
Page 361: Online Owner Center
The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁling a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within...
Page 362: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center. United States – Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Page 363: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
Overseas – Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col.
Page 364: Roadside Assistance Program
Roadside Assistance Program Security While You Travel 1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872) As the proud owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road.
Page 365: Courtesy Transportation
Remember, we are only a phone call away. Chevrolet Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-234-8872), text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. Chevrolet reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Chevrolet’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence.
Page 366: Transportation Options
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances,...
Page 367: Additional Program Information
Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer.
Page 368: Reporting Safety Defects
To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than • with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, •...
Page 369: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
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.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 370: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Owner’s Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $60.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
Page 371 Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-22 Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature ... 3-86 Active Handling System ... 4-10 Active Handling System Light ... 3-40 Adding Washer Fluid ... 5-36 Additional Program Information ... 7-9 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-92 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ...
Page 372 Audio System(s) (cont.) Trunk-Mounted CD Changer ... 3-81 Understanding Radio Reception ... 3-88 Automatic Transmission ... 2-21 Fluid ... 5-20 Operation ... 2-25 Battery ... 5-40 Battery Replacement ... 2-8 Battery Run-Down Protection ... 3-18 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ... 4-25 Brake Parking ...
Page 373 Checking Things Under the Hood ... 5-10 Checking Your Restraint Systems ... 1-49 Chemical Paint Spotting ... 5-90 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ... 1-25 Infants and Young Children ... 1-22 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ... 1-30 Older Children ...
Page 374 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation ... 7-7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ... 7-2 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ... 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ... 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...
Page 375 Emergency Trunk Release Handle (Convertible Only) ... 2-13 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ... 3-44 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ... 5-18 Battery ... 5-40 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ... 3-41 Coolant ... 5-23 Coolant Heater ... 2-23 Coolant Temperature Gage ... 3-41 Drive Belt Routing ...
Page 376 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers ... 5-93 Windshield Wiper ... 5-92 Gage Check Gages Warning Light ... 3-46 Engine Coolant Temperature ... 3-41 Engine Oil Pressure ... 3-44 Fuel ... 3-46 Speedometer ... 3-34 Tachometer ... 3-34 Voltmeter Gage ... 3-37 Gasoline Octane ...
Page 377 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ... 5-28 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ... 5-27 If the Light Is Flashing ... 3-42 If the Light Is On Steady ... 3-43 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard ... 4-30 If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...
Page 378 Light (cont.) Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ... 3-39 Brake System Warning ... 3-38 Check Gages Warning ... 3-46 Malfunction Indicator ... 3-41 Safety Belt Reminder ... 3-34 Security ... 3-45 TCS Warning Light ... 3-39 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ... 3-39 Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors ...
Page 379 Mirrors (cont.) Outside Convex Mirror ... 2-39 Outside Power Heated Mirrors ... 2-38 Model Reference ... vi MyGMLink.com ... 7-3 New Vehicle Break-In ... 2-19 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 6-13 Odometer ... 3-34 Off-Road Recovery ... 4-16 Engine ... 5-13 Engine Oil Pressure Gage ...
Page 380 Power Accessory Outlets ... 3-22 Antenna Mast Care ... 3-90 Door Locks ... 2-10 Electrical System ... 5-92 Seat ... 1-2 Steering Fluid ... 5-35 Windows ... 2-15 Power Antenna Service ... 6-9 Power Steering ... 4-14 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 1-11 Racing or Other Competitive Driving ...
Page 381 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ... 2-21 Roadside Assistance Program ... 7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ... 4-32 Roof Panel ... 2-44 Installing the Roof Panel ... 2-49 Removing the Roof Panel ... 2-44 Storing the Roof Panel ... 2-47 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ...
Page 382 Skidding ... 4-18 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ... 4-22 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ... 5-99 Speedometer ... 3-34 Sport Seat ... 1-6 Starter Interlock Feature ... 2-23 Starting Your Engine ... 2-21 Steering ... 4-14 Steering in Emergencies ... 4-15 Steering Tips ... 4-14 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ...
Page 383 Top Strap Anchor Location ... 1-30 Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) ... 2-34 Towing Recreational Vehicle ... 4-33 Towing a Trailer ... 4-38 Your Vehicle ... 4-33 Traction Active Handling System ... 4-10 Control System (TCS) ... 4-9 Control System Warning Light ... 3-39 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...
Page 384 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ... 3-32 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ... 3-58 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3-4 Other Warning Devices ... 3-5 Safety and Symbols ... iii Vehicle Damage ... iv Washing Your Vehicle ... 5-85 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ... 5-14 What to Do with Used Oil ...

Chevrolet 2004 Corvette Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Air Bag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Storage Areas

Roof Panel

Convertible Top

Vehicle Personalization

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Rear Axle

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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