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Chevrolet 1997 Corvette Owner's Manual (357 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 18.56 MB

For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual
3
How to Use this Manual
11
Safety Warnings and Symbols
11
Vehicle Damage Warnings
12
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
14
Seats and Seat Controls
15
Power Seat
15
Reclining Seatbacks
16
Seatback Latches
18
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
19
Why Safety Belts Work
20
About Safety Belts and the Answers
23
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
24
Driver Position
25
Lap-Shoulder Belt
25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
31
Passenger Position
32
Airbag System
32
How the Air Bag System Works
34
Smaller Children and Babies
38
Top Strap
40
Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position
40
Larger Children
43
Safety Belt Extender
46
Checking Your Restraint Systems
46
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
47
Section 2 Features and Controls
50
Door Locks
53
Power Door Locks
54
Memory (Option)
54
Leaving Your Vehicle
54
Operation
57
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
60
Battery Replacement
61
Key in the Ignition
65
Parking at Night
65
Parking Lots
65
Testing the Alarm
66
Ignition Switch
69
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
70
Starting Your Engine
71
Racing or Other Competitive Driving
73
Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)
73
Automatic Transmission Operation
75
Manual Transmission Operation
78
Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission)
79
Downshifting (Manual Transmission)
80
Parking Brake
81
Shifting into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only)
82
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
84
Shifting out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)
84
Parking over Things that Burn
85
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
85
Engine Exhaust
86
Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission)
86
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
87
Power Windows
89
Tilt Wheel
90
Turn Signavmultifunction Lever
90
Lamps on Reminder
93
Windshield Wipers
94
Flash-To-Pass
94
Windshield Washer
95
Cruise Control
96
Interior Lamps
101
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
101
Courtesy Lamps
101
Reading Lamps
102
Power Remote Control Mirrors
103
Convex Outside Mirror
103
Storage Compartments
103
Center Console
104
Rear Storage
105
Convenience Net (Option)
106
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
106
Visor Vanity Mirror
107
Sun Visors
107
Accessory Outlet
107
Removing the Roof Panel
109
Storing the Roof Panel
113
Installing the Roof Panel
115
Instrument Panel Cluster
119
Safety Belt Reminder Light
121
Airbag Readiness Light
121
Brake System Warning Light
122
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
123
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
124
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
125
Engine Oil Pressure Gage
127
Security Light
128
Driver Information Center (DIC)
130
DIC Controls and Displays
131
DIC Warnings and Messages
139
Other Messages
146
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
148
Comfort Controls
149
Outside Air Temperature Sensor
158
Ventilation System
160
Audio Systems
160
Setting the Clock for All Systems
160
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control
161
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (Option)
165
Trunk Mounted CD Changer (Option)
169
Theft-Deterrent Feature
173
Understanding Radio Reception
175
Tips about Your Audio System
175
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
176
Care of Your Compact Discs
177
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
180
Defensive Driving
181
Drunken Driving
181
Control of a Vehicle
185
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
186
Traction Control System (TCS)
188
Braking in Emergencies
190
Power Steering
190
Steering Tips
190
Steering in Emergencies
191
Off-Road Recovery
192
Loss of Control
194
Driving at Night
195
Night Vision
196
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
197
Driving through Deep Standing Water
199
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
199
City Driving
200
Freeway Driving
201
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
202
Highway Hypnosis
203
Hill and Mountain Roads
203
Winter Driving
205
Driving on Snow or Ice
206
If You're Caught in a Blizzard
207
Loading Your Vehicle
209
Towing a Trailer
210
Section 5 Problems on the Road
212
Warning Flashers
213
Other Warning Devices
213
Jump Starting
214
Towing Your Vehicle
219
Front Towing
221
Rear Towing
222
Engine Overheating
224
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
224
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
225
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
226
Cooling System
227
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
229
If a Tire Goes Flat
233
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
233
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
234
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
236
Doing Your Own Service Work
237
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
238
Fuels in Foreign Countries
240
Filling Your Tank
240
Checking Things under the Hood
243
Hood Release
243
Engine Oil
246
Checking Engine Oil
247
What Kind of Oil to Use
248
Engine Oil Additives
250
When to Change Engine Oil
250
What to Do with Used Oil
251
Air Cleaner
251
Air Filter Replacement
252
Automatic Transmission Fluid
253
How to Check
253
Manual Transmission Fluid
254
When to Check
254
How to Add Fluid
255
Hydraulic Clutch
255
When to Check and What to Use
256
How to Check and Add Fluid
256
Engine Coolant
257
Checking Coolant
259
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
261
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
261
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
262
Windshield Washer Fluid
262
Adding Washer Fluid
263
Brake Fluid
264
Brake Wear
266
Brake Pedal Travel
266
Brake Adjustment
266
Replacing Brake System Parts
267
Vehicle Storage
267
Bulb Replacement
268
Halogen Bulbs
268
Front Turn Signal Lamps
270
Front Sidemarker Lamps
270
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
272
Back-Up Lamps
272
Extended Mobility Tires
276
Tire Rotation
279
Buying New Tires
280
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
281
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
283
Wheel Replacement
283
Tire Chains
286
Appearance Care
286
Cleaning Vinyl
287
Cleaning Coated Moldings
288
Cleaning Leather
288
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
288
Care of Safety Belts
289
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
289
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
289
Washing Your Vehicle
290
Finish Care
291
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
292
Cleaning Tires
292
Finish Damage
292
Underbody Maintenance
292
Fiberglass Springs
293
Chemical Paint Spotting
293
Appearance Care Materials Chart
294
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
295
Engine Identification
295
Service Parts Identification Label
295
Electrical System
296
Add-On Electrical Equipment
296
Accessory Power Plug
296
Power Windows and Other Power Options
297
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
298
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
298
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
301
Replacement Bulbs
304
Capacities and Specifications
304
Replacement Parts
305
Wheel Nuts
305
Capacities (Approximate)
305
Vehicle Dimensions
306
Power Curves
306
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
306
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
308
Your Vehicle and the Environment
309
How this Section Is Organized
310
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
311
At each Fuel Fill
320
At Least Once a Month
320
At Least Once a Year
321
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
330
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
333
Chevroletigeo Roadside Assistance Program
334
Canadian Roadside Assistance
336
Courtesy Transportation
337
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
338
Warranty Information
339
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
339
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
340
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
340
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada
340

Chevrolet 1997 Corvette Complete Manual (41 pages)

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