Page 1 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........1-2 ..4-2 Safety Belts ..........1-7 Towing ........... 4-33 Child Restraints ........1-21 Service and Appearance Care ......
Page 2: Canadian Owners
Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, How to Use This Manual CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name CORVETTE and the CORVETTE Emblem are Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety You will ﬁnd a number of safety cautions in this book. symbol means “Don’t,” We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about “Don’t do this”...
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this book you will ﬁnd these notices: Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, Notice: These mean there is something that could are shown along with the text describing the operation damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle:...
Page 6: Model Reference
Model Reference This manual covers these models: Convertible Coupe...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Manual Seats ..........1-2 Children (LATCH System) ......1-31 Power Seats ..........1-2 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Reclining Seatbacks ........1-3 LATCH System .........1-33 Seatback Latches ...........1-5 Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Sport Seat .............1-6 Seat Position ..........1-34...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Power Seats Manual Seats If your vehicle has this feature, the control for the power seats will be located on the outboard side of each seat, near the base. To move a manual seat, pull up on the lever located in front of the seat to unlock it.
Page 9: Reclining Seatbacks
Different parts of the power seat control move different Reclining Seatbacks 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 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 CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. Both seatbacks fold forward to give you access to the rear area.
Page 12 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’s also a side bolster control (C) that adjusts the sides of the seat around you to give you more lateral support.
Page 13: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 14: Why Safety Belts Work
In most states and all Canadian provinces, the law says Why Safety Belts Work to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work . When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a it goes.
Page 15 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.
Page 16 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-10...
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: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an Be aware that there are special things to know about accident —...
Page 19: Driver Position
Driver Position 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. This part describes the driver’s restraint system. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt Lap-Shoulder Belt go back slightly to unlock it.
Page 20 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 21 What’s wrong with this? 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. The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 22 What’s wrong with this? 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 23 What’s wrong with this? 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. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 24 What’s wrong with this? 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 25 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 26: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 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 Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making women.
Page 27: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children 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 28 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 29: Infants And Young Children
CAUTION: (Continued) this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs.
Page 30 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 31 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic Newborn infants need complete support, types. Selection of a particular restraint should take including support for the head and neck. This into consideration not only the child’s weight, is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck height and age but also whether or not the restraint...
Page 32: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 33 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for seating surface against the back of the infant. The the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 34 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 35 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it CAUTION: will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be Then follow the instructions for the restraint.
Page 36: Top Strap
Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Page 37: Top Strap Anchor Location
Once you have the top strap anchored, you will be Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers ready to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top for Children (LATCH System) strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions say. 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.
Page 38 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 39 The labels are located Securing a Child Restraint Designed near the base of the for the LATCH System passenger seat. 1. Find the anchors in the passenger seat. See Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-31 . 2.
Page 40 Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position Your vehicle has a passenger air bag. There’s an air bag off switch in the glove box you can use to turn off the passenger’s air bag when you want to secure a rear-facing child restraint at the passenger’s position.
Page 41 Unless the passenger’s air bag has been turned off, never put a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle. CAUTION: Here’s why: If the air bag readiness light ever comes on CAUTION: when you have turned off the air bag, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system.
Page 42 You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See Top Strap on page 1-30 if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.
Page 43 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the 6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor to set the lock. 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 44 To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety CAUTION: belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. If the passenger’s air bag is turned off for a If you were using a rear-facing child restraint, turn on person who isn’t in a risk group identiﬁed by the passenger’s air bag when you remove the...
Page 45: Air Bag System
Air Bag System CAUTION: (Continued) This part explains the air bag system. They aren’t designed to inﬂate at all in rollover, Your vehicle has air bags – one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the passenger. rear or low-speed frontal crashes, or in many side crashes.
Page 46: Instrument Panel
The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical CAUTION: problem. See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-32 for more information. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, Where Are the Air Bags? any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed.
Page 47 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 48: How Does An Air Bag Restrain
When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? An air bag is designed to inﬂate in a moderate to severe In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing frontal, or near-frontal crash. The air bag will inﬂate system detects that the vehicle is in a crash.
Page 49 What Will You See After an CAUTION: Air Bag Inﬂates? After the air bag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly When an air bag inﬂates, there is dust in the that some people may not even realize the air bag air.
Page 50: Air Bag Off Switch
Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the Air Bag Off Switch passenger air bag. Your vehicle has a switch in the glove box that you can • Air bags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an use to turn off the passenger’s air bag. air bag inﬂates, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system.
Page 51 Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) Medical Condition. A passenger has a must ride in the front seat because: medical condition which, according to his or her physician: • my vehicle has no rear seat; • causes the passenger air bag to pose a special risk •...
Page 52 To turn off the passenger’s air bag, insert your ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the switch to the off position. 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.
Page 53 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 54: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light CAUTION: and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
Page 55 If you ever see a label on the driver’s safety belt that says to replace the belt, be sure to do so. Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in a collision. You would see this label on the belt near the latch plate. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them.
Page 56 NOTES 1-50...
Page 57: Table Of Contents
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Shifting Into Park (P) Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-4 (Automatic Transmission) ......2-31 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) ......2-33 Doors and Locks ..........2-9 Parking Your Vehicle Door Locks ............2-9 (Manual Transmission) .......2-34 Power Door Locks ........2-10...
Page 58 Section 2 Features and Controls Roof Panel .............2-43 Convertible Top ..........2-49 Removing the Roof Panel ......2-43 Lowering the Convertible Top ......2-50 Storing the Roof Panel ........2-46 Raising the Convertible Top ......2-53 Installing the Roof Panel ........2-47 Vehicle Personalization ........2-55 Memory ............2-55...
Page 59: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 60: Remote Keyless Entry System
So 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. Remote Keyless Entry System...
Page 61: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than Remote Keyless Entry System an authorized service facility could void authorization to Operation use this equipment. If you ever notice a decrease in the remote keyless Your vehicle has a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system entry transmitter range, try doing one of the following: that allows you to lock and unlock your doors, unlock your hatch/trunk lid, turn the panic alarm on and off and...
Page 62 The driver’s door will unlock when the unlock button on Remote Alarm the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, or When you press the horn button on the remote keyless press the unlock button again within ﬁve seconds to entry transmitter, the horn will sound. This panic unlock both doors.
Page 63 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your 4. When the message FOB TRAINING is displayed, press the RESET button once. The message Vehicle HOLD LK + UNLK 1ST FOB will be displayed in the DIC. Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
Page 64: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery.
Page 65: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. To lock or unlock the door from the outside, use your door key on the drivers’s side or the remote keyless Door Locks entry transmitter. If your theft-deterrent system is armed, unlock the driver’s door with the key or by using the remote keyless CAUTION: entry transmitter to open either door to avoid setting...
Page 66: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks 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 Notice: If you put things in the hatch/trunk area, be sure they won’t break the glass when you close it. Never slam the hatch/trunk lid down. You could break the glass or damage the defogger grid. CAUTION: When you close the hatch/trunk lid, make sure you pull down from the center, not the sides.
Page 68 Hatch/Trunk Lid Release The remote keyless entry transmitter will also release the hatch/trunk lid. See Remote Keyless Entry System on page 2-4 . If your vehicle is equipped with a hatch and you have lost battery power, use the manual release cables to open the hatch.
Page 69: Emergency Trunk Release Handle
If your vehicle is equipped with a convertible top/hardtop Emergency Trunk Release Handle and you have lost battery power, use the manual (Convertible Only) release cable to open the trunk lid. To access the cable, remove the center storage compartment lid located in the rear of the trunk area.
Page 70: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 71: Power Windows
Power Windows Both driver’s and passenger’s window switches have the express-down feature. Tap AUTO and immediately release. The window will lower completely. To stop With power windows, switches on the door control each the express-down feature from lowering the window window when the ignition is on or when RAP is completely, simply tap the switch again.
Page 72: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems Arming the System Use one of the two following items listed here to arm Vehicle theft is big business, expecially in some cities. the system: Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it •...
Page 73: Testing The Alarm
® Testing the Alarm PASS-Key To test the system, do the following: Your vehicle is equipped 1. Make sure the hatch/trunk lid is latched. with the ® 2. Lower the window on the driver’s door. PASS-Key (Personalized Automotive Security 3. Manually arm the system. System) theft-deterrent 4.
Page 74 See your dealer or a locksmith who can ® ® your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key service the PASS-Key In an emergency, call Chevrolet Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more information. 2-18...
Page 75: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Front Air Dam Vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with a front air dam which has minimal ground clearance for aerodynamics. For this reason, the air dam has a spring-loaded hinge provided New Vehicle Break-In and it will retract with road contact. Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate Under normal operation, the air dam will occasionally ″break-in.″...
Page 76: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions CAUTION: With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to If you have a manual transmission removing four different positions. the key from the ignition switch will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle.
Page 77 When the engine is not running, ACCESSORY and ON Manual Transmission allow you to operate your electrical accessories, The shift lever should be in NEUTRAL and the parking such as the radio. brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the ﬂoor A warning tone will sound if you open the driver’s door and start the engine.
Page 78: Racing Or Other Competitive Driving
When starting your engine in very cold weather (below Starter Interlock Feature 0°F or −18°C), do this: For your convenience and to avoid damage to your 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the starter, your vehicle is equipped with a starter interlock ignition key to START and hold it there up to feature.
Page 79: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater To Use The Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) 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.
Page 80: Automatic Transmission Operation
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and Automatic Transmission Operation store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things.
Page 81 You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in CAUTION: 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 It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the maintain brake application.
Page 82 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use • When driving on hilly, winding roads. NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
Page 83 Notice: If your wheels won’t turn, don’t try to drive. Here is how to operate your transmission: This might happen if you were stuck in very deep FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You FIRST (1).
Page 84 NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) your engine. Your shift lever is in NEUTRAL when it is centered in the shift pattern, not in any gear. CAUTION: REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R).
Page 85 If your engine speed drops below 900 rpm, or if the After shifting to FOURTH (4), you may downshift to a engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to lower gear if you prefer. the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two Notice: Do not try to force the shift lever into or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or SECOND (2) or THIRD (3) when the 1 TO 4 SHIFT light...
Page 86 If your vehicle is a Z06, do not downshift into a gear Parking Brake shown below at a speed greater than shown in the table: FIRST (1) 48 mph (77 km/h) SECOND (2) 69 mph (111 km/h) THIRD (3) 100 mph (161 km/h) FOURTH (4) 143 mph (230 km/h) Notice: If you skip more than one gear when you...
Page 87: Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) 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. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 88 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre.
Page 89: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl control system.
Page 90: Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift Parking Over Things That Burn 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.
Page 91: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: • Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas • Repairs weren’t done correctly. carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or •...
Page 92: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked (Automatic Transmission)
Running Your Engine While You CAUTION: Are Parked (Automatic Transmission) It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with ever have to, here are some things to know.
Page 93: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror An inside rearview mirror is attached above the windshield. The mirror pivots so that you can adjust it. You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Pull the tab for night driving to reduce glare. Push the tab forward for daytime driving.
Page 94: Outside Power Heated Mirrors
Outside Power Heated Mirrors Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror If your vehicle has this feature, the driver’s side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off setting on the inside mirror. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2-37 .
Page 95: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area 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 96: Floor Mats
Floor Mats How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mats If your vehicle has ﬂoor mats, they are specially designed to remain in position under your feet and out To remove the ﬂoor mats, of reach of the accelerator pedal. The driver’s side pull up on the rear of the ﬂoor mat is held in place by two locator hooks and the mat to disconnect from...
Page 97: Rear Storage Area
Rear Storage Area If you have a coupe or convertible model, your vehicle will be equipped with three storage compartment lids. If you have a Z06, your vehicle’s three storage There are three rear storage compartments in the ﬂoor compartments will not have lids. of the rear hatch/trunk area.
Page 98: Convenience Net
Notice: If your vehicle is equipped with the optional Cargo Cover trunk–mounted CD changer, it is stored in the center rear storage compartment. To help avoid If your vehicle has this feature, the security shade can damage to the compact disc player, do not store provide hidden storage in the rear area of the vehicle.
Page 99: Roof Panel
Roof Panel 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). Your vehicle may have a removable roof panel. 2. Turn the ignition key to OFF. Lower both sun visors Removing the Roof Panel and turn them toward the door glass.
Page 100 5. Lower the windows and open the doors. 6. To unlock the front of the roof panel, pull down each of the front handles. Grasp the handles There are two latches on the front of the roof panel with your ﬁngers and pull each toward you. near each door (A), and one rear latch (B).
Page 101 7. To unlock the rear of the roof panel, press the latch 9. Stand on one side of the vehicle and, if necessary, release button with your thumb and pull down the have your helper stand on the other side. Together, latch lever with your ﬁngers.
Page 102: Storing The Roof Panel
Storing the Roof Panel CAUTION: If a roof panel is not stored properly, it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured. Whenever you store a roof panel in the vehicle, always be sure that it is stored securely in the proper location.
Page 103: 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. Check now and then to be sure the roof panel is ﬁrmly in place.
Page 104 2. If the roof panel is stored in the rear area, grasp it 5. Position the rear edge of the roof panel to the with your right hand at the middle edge near the weatherstrip on the back of the roof opening (A). seatbacks, and with your left hand at the middle of Then align the pins at the rear of the roof panel the edge closest to you.
Page 105: Convertible Top
Convertible Top When lowering and raising the convertible top, you will use the following: If your vehicle has this feature, the following procedures explain the proper operation of the convertible top. Notice: Certain automatic car washes may cause damage to the vehicle. The top fabric can be damaged by top cleaning brushes.
Page 106: Lowering The Convertible Top
Lowering the Convertible Top Notice: Don’t leave the convertible out with the top down for any long periods of time. The sun and rain can damage the seat material and other things inside the vehicle. 1. Set the parking brake ﬁrmly. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P).
Page 107 4. Lift upward on the front edge (A) of the convertible 5. Tilt the driver’s seatback forward and press the top off of the windshield frame. Then lift upward on storage compartment release button located on the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to be the underside of the storage compartment lid (C) vertical off the storage compartment lid (C).
Page 108 If the vehicle has lost battery power, you can still Notice: Be sure that the rear edge (B) of the open the storage compartment lid (C) using convertible top is in the full-down position before the manual release cable. lowering the top into the storage compartment or damage to the top may occur.
Page 109: 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. 7.
Page 110 3. Pull the top up by ﬁrmly gripping the front edge (A) 4. Lift the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to its of the convertible top with your hand and applying a full-up position by ﬁrst raising the front edge (A). brisk, ﬁrm upward and forward motion to get the 5.
Page 111: Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization The MEMORY buttons are located on the driver’s door, above the power mirror controls. The MEMORY buttons can store and recall settings for up to three Memory drivers. Use button 1 to store the settings for the ﬁrst driver, button 2 for a second driver or press buttons 1 and 2 at the same time for a third driver.
Page 112 Your memory settings are now programmed. Any A memory recall can be stopped by pressing any changes that are made to the audio system and climate memory seat, mirror or steering column position button. controls while driving will be automatically stored Drivers 1, 2 and 3 correspond to the order in which when the ignition key is turned off.
Page 113 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-2 Active Handling System Light ......3-37 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-4 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ....3-38 Other Warning Devices ........3-4 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......3-38 Horn .............3-5 Engine Oil Pressure Gage ......3-41 Tilt Wheel .............3-5 Security Light ..........3-42 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-6 Check Gages Warning Light ......3-42...
Page 114: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 115 The main components of your instrument panel are the N. Ignition Switch following: O. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown) A. Instrument Panel Brightness Control P. Active Handling Button B. Head-Up Display Controls Q. Accessory Power Outlet (Located in the Center C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Console) D.
Page 116: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on the instrument panel above the audio system. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in the ignition. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off.
Page 117: Horn
Horn To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. To sound the horn, press either horn symbol on the steering wheel.
Page 118: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 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 119: Headlamps On Reminder
Turn Signal on Chime Flash-to-Pass A chime will remind you if you leave the turn signal on To use the ﬂash-to-pass feature, momentarily pull the for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km) of driving. turn signal lever toward you. The high-beam indicator will ﬂash to indicate to the other driver that you intend to If you need to leave the turn signal on for more than pass.
Page 120: Windshield Washer
INT (Intermittent): Move the lever to INT to choose a Windshield Washer delayed wiping cycle. Turn the INT ADJ band down The lever on the right side of the steering column also for a longer delay or up for a shorter delay. The further controls the windshield washer.
Page 121: Cruise Control
Cruise Control not always be exactly the same. When you apply the brakes or push the clutch pedal, the cruise control disengages. The DIC will show CRUISE DISENGAGED. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53 . CAUTION: • Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed.
Page 122 Setting Cruise Control Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) brieﬂy. The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display the cruise set speed. CAUTION: You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there.
Page 123 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Using Cruise Control on Hills Control How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the There are two ways to reduce speed while using cruise hills.
Page 124: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps Headlamps Doors The exterior lamp switch on the turn signal/multifunction lever operates the headlamps. The exterior lamp switch has three positions: OFF: Turning the switch to this position turns off all lamps, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). (Parking Lamps): Turn the switch to this position to turn on the parking lamps, together with the following:...
Page 125: Daytime Running Lamps
You can open the doors manually using the knob next The DRL system will make the front turn signal lamps to the headlamp assembly. Turn the knob come on when the following conditions are met: counterclockwise until the doors are open. Turn the •...
Page 126: Fog Lamps
® Fog Lamps 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 isn’t covered. You can customize your vehicle to turn Twilight ®...
Page 127: Interior Lamps
Make sure your instrument panel brightness control is in Interior Lamps full bright position. See “Instrument Panel Brightness Control” under Interior Lamps on page 3-15 . Instrument Panel Brightness ® With Twilight Sentinel turned on, you can idle the vehicle with the lamps off, even when it’s dark outside. The knob for this feature is First set the parking brake while the ignition is in located on the left side of...
Page 128: Reading Lamps
Parade Mode Reading Lamps The instrument panel brightness knob has an added feature called parade mode to assist you in seeing certain instrument panel controls if your headlamps are on in the daylight. Turn the knob counterclockwise to dim the instrument panel lights or clockwise to brighten the lights.
Page 129: Head-Up Display (Hud)
Battery Run-Down Protection The information may be displayed in English or metric units and appears as an image focused out toward Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from the front of your vehicle. The HUD consists of the draining the battery in case the underhood lamp, vanity following information: mirror lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps, console...
Page 130 There are ﬁve HUD selections that you can choose to The selections that you choose will remain in the HUD view in the HUD display. By pressing and holding display until they are changed. the PAGE button, you can scroll through these pages in the following order: •...
Page 131 To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly, do the following: 1. Start your engine and slide the HUD dimmer control all the way up. The brightness of the HUD image is determined by the light conditions in the direction your vehicle is facing and where you have the HUD dimmer control set.
Page 132: Accessory Power Outlets
If the sun comes out or it becomes cloudy, you may Accessory Power Outlets need to adjust the HUD brightness again using the dimmer control. Polarized sunglasses could make The accessory power outlet can be used to connect the HUD image harder to see. electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio.
Page 133: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the Notice: Don’t put papers or other ﬂammable installation instructions included with the equipment. items into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them, causing We recommend that you see a qualiﬁed technician or a damaging ﬁre.
Page 134: Climate Controls
Climate Controls When your vehicle is ﬁrst started, the display will show the driver’s temperature setting, the fan speed and the air delivery for approximately ﬁve seconds; then it Dual Automatic Climate Control will show the outside temperature. System The digital display will show readings in Fahrenheit or Celsius by pressing the E/M (English/metric) button on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Page 135 After a ﬁve-second display of the current settings, only 3. Wait for the system to regulate. This may take from the word AUTO and the outside temperature will be 10 to 30 minutes. Then adjust the temperature, if shown on the digital display unless the system is set to necessary.
Page 136 To change the current mode, select one of the following: Pressing the arrows will delete AUTO from the digital display. The fan graphics with the fan speed bars will be (Vent): This mode directs most of the air to the shown.
Page 137 temperature will be displayed for approximately ﬁve (Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air seconds along with the current fan speed and air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent delivery mode. outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly.
Page 138 You may notice a slight change in engine performance Sensors when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and The solar sensor on your vehicle monitors the solar turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed radiation and uses the information to maintain the to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while selected temperature when operating in AUTO mode by still maintaining the selected temperature.
Page 139: Defogging And Defrosting
There is also an inside temperature sensor located to FRONT: Pressing this button directs most of the the left of the ignition switch. The automatic climate air to the windshield, with a small amount directed to the control system uses this sensor to receive information, side window outlets.
Page 140: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment REAR: Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on. Be sure to clear as much snow from Use the tab located on the air outlets to change the the rear window as possible. An indicator light in the direction of the airﬂow.
Page 141: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on may be on your vehicle.
Page 142: 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’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have left and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 143: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in either The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). of revolutions per minute (rpm). There is only one scale for mph and km/h. When you Fuel will shut off at about 6200 rpm (6500 rpm for Z06).
Page 144: Air Bag Readiness Light
Air Bag Readiness Light CAUTION: 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 If the air bag readiness light stays on after you malfunctions.
Page 145: Air Bag Off Light
Air Bag Off Light CAUTION: 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 If the passenger’s air bag is turned off for a the air bag back on again.
Page 146: Voltmeter Gage
Voltmeter Gage CAUTION: When the key is in ON with the engine not If the air bag readiness light ever comes on running, the voltmeter when you have turned off the air bag, it means shows the voltage output that something may be wrong with the air bag of your battery.
Page 147: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light If the light comes on while you are driving and you have a LOW BRAKE FLUID message showing on the DIC, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two the pedal is harder to push.
Page 148: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light Warning Light With the anti-lock brake This light should come on system, the light will come brieﬂy as you start the on when your engine is engine. If the light doesn’t started and may stay on for come on then, have it several seconds.
Page 149: Active Handling System Light
Active Handling System Light When the system is working, you will see the ACTIVE HANDLING message displayed in the DIC. You may also feel or hear the system working. This is The Active Handling System light will come on brieﬂy as normal.
Page 150: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board United States Canada Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.
Page 151: If The Light Is Flashing
Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, If the Light Is Flashing transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your The following may prevent more serious damage to vehicle or the replacement of the original tires your vehicle: with other than those of the same Tire Performance •...
Page 152: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system Some state/provincial and local governments have or dries out.
Page 153: Engine Oil Pressure Gage
Engine Oil Pressure Gage 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 3-44 . CAUTION: Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre.
Page 154: Security Light
Security Light This light can come on for the following reasons: • Low Oil Pressure This light comes on to • High Coolant Temperature remind you to arm your • High or Low Battery Voltage theft-deterrent system. If it comes on and stays on •...
Page 155 Press RESET to acknowledge a DIC message(s). You can use the Driver Information Center (DIC) to Pressing RESET will also turn off a DIC message but display more detailed fuel information. Each time you the LOW FUEL message will come on again in press FUEL, one of the following will appear in the 10 minutes if you have not added fuel to the vehicle.
Page 156: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) 1 FUEL: Press this button to display fuel information such as fuel economy and range. The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display 2 GAGES: Press this button to display gage information information about how your vehicle is functioning, as like oil pressure and temperature, coolant temperature, well as warning messages if a system problem is automatic transmission ﬂuid temperature, battery...
Page 157: 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 158 Press FUEL again to display instantaneous fuel 2 GAGES economy, such as: The GAGES button allows you to scroll through the • INST. 20.1 MPG or functions listed below when you press it. • INST. 5.3 L/100 km Press FUEL again to display the range, such as: •...
Page 159 Press the GAGE button again to display the oil Press the GAGE button again to display the tire temperature, such as: pressure for the rear tires (except Z06), such as: • • OIL TEMP 234°F or REAR L34 R33 PSI or •...
Page 160 Odometer Miles Since Last Ignition Feature The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been You can also display number of miles (kilometers) driven in either miles or kilometers. Press the TRIP driven since you last started the vehicle if you press and button to display odometer readings such as: hold the RESET button for two seconds, then release.
Page 161 Average Speed When the remaining oil life is low, the system will alert you with the message CHANGE OIL SOON. Press the TRIP button until the average speed is When the oil life is down to zero, you will receive the displayed, such as: message CHANGE OIL NOW.
Page 162 4 OPTIONS The following are the options listed under the OPTIONS button: This button allows you to choose personal options that Twilight (Optional in United States, may be available on your vehicle, depending on the Standard in Canada) options your vehicle is equipped with. Some of these functions work along with the remote keyless entry Press the OPTIONS button until TWILIGHT-OFF transmitter.
Page 163 If you choose LOCK & ARM – OFF, you will receive no Approach Lights security feedback when locking or unlocking your Press the OPTIONS button until APPROACH LIGHTS vehicle. appears on the display, then use the RESET button If you choose LOCK & ARM – HORN ONLY, only the to page through the following choices: horn will chirp to let you know when your alarm system •...
Page 164 Auto Unlock If you choose SEAT EASY ENTRY ON, when you turn the ignition off and remove the key, the seat will The AUTO UNLOCK will be available only if AUTO automatically move back and the telescopic steering LOCK is set to ON as described previously. wheel (if equipped) will return to its full-forward position Press the OPTIONS button until AUTO UNLOCK for an easy exit or an easy entrance when returning...
Page 165: Dic Warnings And Messages
Blank Page DIC Warnings and Messages There is a blank page at the end of the OPTIONS The following messages and warnings may appear in menu. When the blank page is displayed, you the DIC display. The DIC display area is located in can access the following items: the instrument panel cluster below the speedometer and tachometer, directly above the steering column.
Page 166 ACT HNDLG – WARMING UP: When you ﬁrst start TRAC/ACT HNDLG – OFF: By pressing the Active your vehicle (especially during cold winter weather), and Handling System console button brieﬂy, the driver can begin to drive away (up to 6 mph (10 km/h)), the turn the Traction Control and Active Handling Systems message ACT HNDLG –...
Page 167 If the SERVICE ABS message is being displayed, your removing the key and waiting 10 seconds, have your Traction Control System and the Active Handling vehicle taken to an authorized dealer as soon as System will also be disabled. The Driver Information possible for diagnosis and repair.
Page 168 REDUCED ENGINE POWER: You will hear chimes CHARGE SYSTEM FAULT: Press RESET to continuously when this message is displayed. To acknowledge that you have read the message and to acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display. The message will reappear remove it from the display, press RESET.
Page 169 TRACTION SYSTEM – OFF: You will hear a single causes the shocks to be in their full soft condition, the quick tone when this message is displayed. This SERVICE RIDE CONTROL, SHOCKS INOPERATIVE message comes on and stays on when the Traction and MAXIMUM SPEED 80 MPH (129 km/h) will Control System button on the console is pressed to turn display together.
Page 170 COOLANT OVER TEMP: You will hear four chimes Your vehicle may need service, so see your dealer. You and the CHECK GAGES telltale will come on when this can monitor the oil temperature with the GAGES message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning, button on the DIC.
Page 171 SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING: If the SERVICE Information Label. See Extended Mobility Tires (Except Z06) on page 5-54 and Tire Pressure Monitor System ACTIVE HNDLG message is displayed, there is a problem with your Active Handling System and your (Except Z06) on page 5-57 . vehicle needs service.
Page 172 This message indicates that the pressure in one of your HIGH TIRE PRESSURE – (LF, LR, RF, RR) tires is lower than 5 psi (34 kPa). Next to the FLAT (Except Z06): You will hear two chimes when this TIRE message, you can see either LF (left front), LR (left message is displayed.
Page 173: Other Messages
Other Messages • ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCE ENGINE RPM • HATCH AJAR (Coupe) Here are more messages that you can receive on your • Driver Information Center (DIC). To acknowledge a HIGH VOLTAGE message and read another message that may have (See Voltmeter Gage on page 3-34 .) come on at the same time, press the RESET button.
Page 174: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and to give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to it ﬁrst.
Page 175: Radio With Cassette
Radio with Cassette SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume): With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Turn the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to increase the SCV.
Page 176 The radio will seek or scan only to stations that are in 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered the selected band and only to those with a strong signal. pushbuttons. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the pushbutton.
Page 177: Playing A Cassette Tape
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) If you hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound, it may not be in squarely. Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over. BAL (Balance): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press this knob lightly so it The player is able to detect a tight or broken tape, and extends.
Page 178 4 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to reverse the EJECT: Press this button to remove the tape. The radio tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. will play. EJECT may be used with the ignition or radio The radio will play while the tape reverses.
Page 179: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD Set the volume at the desired level. Turn the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to increase the SCV. Each notch on the control ring allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then, as you drive, SCV automatically increases the volume, as necessary, to overcome noise at any speed.
Page 180 P.SCAN (Preset Scan): Press this button to listen to 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered each of your favorite stations stored on the pushbuttons pushbuttons. The sound will mute. When it returns, for a few seconds. The AUTO TONE setting stored release the pushbutton.
Page 181: Playing A Compact Disc
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) increase in skipping, difficulty in ﬁnding tracks and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a known good CD. BAL (Balance): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press this knob lightly so it Do not add paper labels to discs, they could get caught extends.
Page 182 REV 4 (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to EJECT: Press this button to eject the CD. The radio quickly reverse within a track. Release it to play will play. EJECT may be used with the ignition or radio the passage. You can use the counter reading on the off.
Page 183: Trunk-Mounted Cd Changer
Press RECALL to make ERR go off of the display. If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be corrected, contact your dealer. Trunk-Mounted CD Changer If your vehicle has the optional trunk-mounted CD changer it is located in the rear center storage...
Page 184 Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine, slide Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left. If the open the door of the compact disc (CD) changer. door is left partially open, the changer will not operate Push the magazine into the changer in the direction of and an error will occur.
Page 185 Whenever a CD magazine with discs is loaded in the 2 PROG (Program): Press this pushbutton to select changer, the compact disc symbol will appear on the next disc in the magazine. If a CD cannot be played, the radio display. If the CD changer is checking the its number will be skipped when selecting discs while magazine for CDs, the compact disc symbol will ﬂash on using this pushbutton.
Page 186 P.SCAN (Preset Scan): Press this button to play the 2 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to play the compact discs in random, rather than sequential, order. compact discs in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM will appear on the display. Press this button RDM will appear on the display.
Page 187: Theft-Deterrent Feature
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, SEEK : The left arrow works the same as the try a known good CD. PREV pushbutton and the right arrow works the same as the NEXT pushbutton. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be corrected, contact your dealer.
Page 188 Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature 8. Press AM FM after you have conﬁrmed that the code matches the secret code you have written The instructions which follow explain how to enter down. The display will show REP to let you know your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system.
Page 189: Understanding Radio Reception
If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear on the appear on the display. You will have to wait an hour display. The radio will remain secured until the correct with the ignition on before you can try again.
Page 190: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player The cut tape detection feature of your cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged tape, in error. To prevent the cleaning cassette from A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause being ejected, use the following steps: reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism.
Page 191: Care Of Your Cds
After you clean the player, press and hold the EJECT Fixed Mast Antenna (Z06) button for ﬁve seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display --- or CLEANED to show the The ﬁxed mast antenna can withstand most car washes indicator was reset.
Page 192: Integrated Windshield And Rear Window Antennas (Coupe)
Notice: Don’t lubricate the power antenna. Integrated Windshield and Rear Lubrication could damage it. Window Antennas (Coupe) Notice: Before entering an automatic car wash, turn off your radio to make the power antenna The antennas in your vehicle are located in the go down.
Page 193: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ....4-19 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 City Driving ..........4-22 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-23 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-24 Braking ............4-6 Highway Hypnosis ........4-25 Traction Control System (TCS) ......4-9...
Page 194: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to Your Vehicle help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life.
Page 195 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces never drive after drinking.
Page 196 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision have a lower relative percentage of body water increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this 0.05 percent or above.
Page 197: Control Of A Vehicle
CAUTION: Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Please don’t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking.
Page 198: Braking
Braking Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is Braking action involves perception time and a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool reaction time.
Page 199 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on, and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little.
Page 200: Braking In Emergencies
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need faster than any driver could. The computer is to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always programmed to make the most of available tire and road decrease stopping distance.
Page 201: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Traction Control System (TCS) The SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message and the TCS warning light will Your vehicle has a traction control system called TCS come on to let you that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery know if there’s a problem road conditions.
Page 202: Active Handling System
To turn the system off, The ACT HNDLG WARMING UP message may be press the button located displayed in the DIC after exceeding 12 mph (20 km/h) on the console. You for 30 seconds. The Active Handling System is off can turn the system on or until the WARM UP COMPLETE message is displayed.
Page 203: Limited-Slip Rear Axle
The Active Handling System comes on automatically Competitive Driving Mode whenever you start your vehicle. To help maintain The driver can select this optional handling mode by directional control of the vehicle, you should always pressing the ACTIVE HANDLING button on the console leave the system on.
Page 204: Selective Ride Control
Selective Ride Control This knob is located on the center console. Turn it to select the suspension of your choice. You may have a ride control system on your vehicle TOUR: Use for normal city and highway driving. This called Selective Ride Control. The system provides the setting provides a smooth, soft ride.
Page 205: Steering
Steering The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While Power Steering you’re in a curve, speed is the one factor you can If you lose power steering assist because the engine control.
Page 206: 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 207: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, driving.
Page 208 • • Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings and If other vehicles are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might wait your turn. But take care that someone isn’t indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass.
Page 209: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If your TCS system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your Let’s review what driving experts say about what foot off the accelerator pedal. happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the...
Page 210: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Don’t drink and drive. • Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. • Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
Page 211: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 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 doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little.
Page 212 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your Driving too fast through large water puddles or even windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy going through some car washes can cause problems, rain can make it harder to see road signs and too.
Page 213: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the CAUTION: water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 214: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 215: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving 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. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 216: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it allow a reasonable following distance. serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, Expect to move slightly slower at night.
Page 217: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads 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 218 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make CAUTION: your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system ignition off is dangerous.
Page 219: Winter Driving
• Winter Driving Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don’t swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. • As you go over the top of a hill, be alert.
Page 220: 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’ll have a lot less traction or “grip”...
Page 221 What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. ice can be even more trouble because it may offer Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, the least traction of all.
Page 222 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, ﬂoor mats – anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
Page 223 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little CAUTION: faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
Page 224: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out Ice or Snow First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. You should turn In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will your TCS System off.
Page 225: Towing
Towing Loading Your Vehicle 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 —...
Page 226 And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don’t 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 227: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer CAUTION: Your Corvette is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer. Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. • Put things in the rear area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly.
Page 228 NOTES 4-36...
Page 229: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-36 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-3 Brakes ............5-37 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Battery ............5-40 Vehicle ............5-4 Jump Starting ..........5-41 Fuel ..............5-4 Rear Axle ............5-46 Gasoline Octane ..........5-4 Bulb Replacement ..........5-47 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 Halogen Bulbs ..........5-47...
Page 230 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Appearance Care ..........5-75 Electrical System ..........5-84 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ....5-75 Add-On Electrical Equipment ......5-84 Care of Safety Belts ........5-77 Accessory Power Plug ........5-84 Weatherstrips ..........5-77 Headlamp Wiring ..........5-85 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ....5-78 Windshield Wiper Fuses ........5-85 Finish Damage ..........5-81 Power Windows and Other Power Options ..5-85...
Page 231: Service
Service Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to want to use the proper service manual. It tells you be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer much more about how to service your vehicle than this for all your service needs.
Page 232: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Fuel CAUTION: (Continued) Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “English” and “metric” Gasoline Octane fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of break or fall off.
Page 233: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations California Fuel It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emission which were developed by the American Automobile Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the is designed to operate on fuels that meet California Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better speciﬁcations.
Page 234: Additives
Additives (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT. General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines. Fuels To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and are now required to contain additives that will help the performance of the emission control system may prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming,...
Page 235: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor is highly ﬂammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, ﬂames and smoking materials away from fuel. The fuel ﬁller door is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 236 The fuel ﬁller door release If your fuel ﬁller door release won’t operate, there is a button is located inside of manual release tab. The tab is located against the upper the center console trim on the driver’s side in the rear compartment. Pull storage compartment.
Page 237: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage your fuel tank and CAUTION: emissions system. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index. If you get fuel on yourself and then something Filling a Portable Fuel Container ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Page 238: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under CAUTION: the Hood Things that burn can get on hot engine parts CAUTION: and start a ﬁre. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake ﬂuid, windshield washer and other ﬂuids, and plastic or rubber. You or An electric fan under the hood can start up others could be burned.
Page 239: Hood Release
Hood Release Notice: In order to avoid possible contact of the hood to the headlamp doors, either take care in raising the hood with the headlamps up, or turn off the headlamps prior to opening the hood. To open the hood, do the following: 1.
Page 240: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, you’ll see the following: 5-12...
Page 241: Engine Oil
A. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap Checking Engine Oil B. Battery It’s a good idea to check your engine oil level every C. Engine Oil Dipstick time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on D.
Page 242: When To Add Engine Oil
The engine oil ﬁll cap is located in the engine compartment on top of the valve cover on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. When to Add Engine Oil Be sure to ﬁll it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range.
Page 243 • 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’s going to be 0°F (-18°C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50.
Page 244: Engine Oil Additives
Substitute Engine Oil: When adding oil to maintain When the system has calculated that oil life has been engine oil level, oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is may not be available. You can add substitute oil necessary.
Page 245: What To Do With Used Oil
How to Reset the Change Oil What to Do with Used Oil Soon Message Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use.
Page 246: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter, remove the ﬁlter from location of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. the vehicle and lightly shake the ﬁlter to release loose dust and dirt.
Page 247 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. If it isn’t there and the engine backﬁres, you could be burned. Don’t drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off.
Page 248: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Change both the ﬂuid and ﬁlter every 50,000 miles (80 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one of these conditions: How to Check • In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature It is not necessary to check the transmission ﬂuid level. regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
Page 249 How to Check Then, follow these steps: Because this operation can be difficult, you may choose to have this done at your dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading. Notice: Too much or too little ﬂuid can damage your transmission.
Page 250: Hydraulic Clutch
How to Add Fluid When to Check and What to Use Here’s how to add ﬂuid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of ﬂuid to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-14 . 1.
Page 251: How To Check And Add Fluid
How to Check and Add Fluid Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs ﬁrst, if you add ®...
Page 252 Notice: When adding coolant, it is important that ® you use only DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant. CAUTION: (Continued) ® If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or before the proper coolant mixture will. Your radiator corrosion may result.
Page 253: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant 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 254: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Adding Coolant Engine Overheating ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL You will ﬁnd an engine coolant temperature gage on the coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the instrument panel cluster and a COOLANT OVER engine is cool.
Page 255: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: (Continued) everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch ﬁre.
Page 256: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. Engine If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally. If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious.
Page 257: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 258 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine ﬁre, and you could be burned.
Page 259: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
Notice: When adding coolant, it is important that If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as ® you use only DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant. follows: ® If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or CAUTION: radiator corrosion may result.
Page 260 CAUTION: (Continued) 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 wouldn’t get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch ﬁre and you or others could be burned.
Page 261 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. You can 3. Then ﬁll the coolant surge tank with the proper remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap mixture, to the FULL COLD mark on the coolant when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank.
Page 262 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan(s).
Page 263: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
Page 264: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow What to Use the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read • Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will Water can cause the solution to freeze and be operating your vehicle in an area where the damage your washer ﬂuid tank and other parts...
Page 265: Brakes
Brakes The other reason is that ﬂuid is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake system ﬁxed, since a leak means that sooner or later your Brake Fluid brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off”...
Page 266 Checking Brake Fluid CAUTION: 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 isn’t, With the wrong kind of ﬂuid in your brake have your brake system checked to see if there is system, your brakes may not work well, or a leak.
Page 267: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads applied.
Page 268: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Warning: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many chemicals known to the State of California to cause parts have to be of top quality and work well together if cancer and reproductive harm.
Page 269: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your 2.
Page 270 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on CAUTION: (Continued) each vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. battery has ﬁller caps, be sure the right amount of ﬂuid is there.
Page 271 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Page 272 7. Don’t let the other end Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable doesn’t touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted terminal of the good metal engine part or to a remote negative (−) battery.
Page 273 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs the following: service. 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery.
Page 274: Rear Axle
Rear Axle To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. When to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how to raise the level to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole.
Page 275: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps 1. The headlamp doors need to be halfway open. For the proper type of replacement bulb, see Bulb Turn the headlamps on, then quickly back to the Replacement on page 5-47 . parking lamps setting. You may have to do For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this this a few times to get the half-open position.
Page 276 2. Remove the screws on each side of the 5. Reach behind the lamp and turn the bulb headlamp bezel. counterclockwise to remove it. Don’t touch the halogen bulbs. The inner bulb is the high beam and 3. Open the hood. the outer bulb is the low beam.
Page 277: Taillamps And Turn Signal Lamps
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps 1. Remove the screws. 2. Pull the taillamp housing assembly out. A. Back-Up Lamp B. Inboard Taillamp C. Outboard Taillamp 5-49...
Page 278 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. 5-50...
Page 279: Back-Up Lamps
Back-Up Lamps Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement You can access the back-up lamps through the inboard taillamp opening. See Taillamps and Turn Signal Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least Lamps on page 5-49 . twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade 1.
Page 280 4. Remove the insert from the blade assembly (A). The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by the bottom claws of the blade assembly. At the notch end, pull the insert from the blade assembly. To install the new wiper insert: A.
Page 281 2. Be sure the notches are locked by the bottom Installation guide: claws. Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots. 3. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot.
Page 282: Tires
Overinﬂated tires are more likely to be about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, cut, punctured or broken by a sudden see your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details. impact — such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Page 283 The tire can operate effectively with no air pressure for up to 200 miles (320 km) at speeds up to 55 mph (90 km/h), CAUTION: but the tire would then have to be replaced. When a tire is ﬁlled with air, it provides a cushion between the road and the wheel.
Page 284: Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure
If you feel that winter tires are needed for your driving If your tires have too much air (overinﬂation), you conditions, Goodyear Eagle M+S EMT tires are available can get the following: in your original equipment sizes from an authorized •...
Page 285: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Except Z06)
If the display doesn’t show tire pressure, or if the This device complies with RSS–210 of Industry and SERVICE TIRE MON SYS message appears see your Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following dealer for service. For more information, see Tire two conditions: (1) this device may not cause Pressure Monitor System (Except Z06) on page 5-57 interference, and (2) this device must accept any...
Page 286: Tire Rotation
If a tire pressure message appears on the Driver When It’s Time for New Tires Information Center, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on One way to tell when it’s your Tire-Loading Information label.
Page 287: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: (Continued) To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. the vehicle may not handle properly, and you The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had could have a crash.
Page 288: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on Quality grades can be found where applicable on the the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 289: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced representing the tire’s resistance to the generation carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested and best overall performance.
Page 290 If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM CAUTION: original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle.
Page 291 Magnesium Wheels CAUTION: Notice: If your vehicle has magnesium wheels, moisture on or around the mounting surface of the magnesium wheel will cause corrosion and Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened damage to the wheel. To help prevent this, a wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become magnesium wheel uses two rubber O-rings.
Page 292: Tire Chains
Tire Chains Lifting Your Vehicle CAUTION: CAUTION: Don’t use tire chains. There’s not enough Lifting a vehicle can cause an injury. The clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you without the proper amount of clearance can or other people.
Page 293 For additional information, see your dealer and the make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal Chevrolet Corvette service manual. injury and vehicle damage, be sure to place the jack in the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 294 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 295 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. 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 296: If A Tire Goes Flat
Ordering Information on page 7-10 . 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 297 Z06 models do not have Extended Mobility Tires. If a If the ﬂat tire is due to a slow leak caused by a nail or Z06 model tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel other similar road hazard, the tire inﬂator kit may damage by driving slowly to a level place and stopping.
Page 298: 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 299: 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 300 CAUTION: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle Inﬂating something too much can make it with the engine running, if the shift lever is not explode, and you or others could be injured. in NEUTRAL (N) with the parking brake ﬁrmly Be sure to read the inﬂator instructions, and set (manual transmission).
Page 301 The maximum speed label Tire Inﬂator Kit Storage reminds you to drive The tire inﬂator kit is stored in the rear hatch/trunk area cautiously and not to of your vehicle. exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) until you have the damaged tire inspected and repaired.
Page 302 To Stow the Tire Inﬂator Kit: 1. Loop the elastic cord (A) around the handle of the tire inﬂator kit. CAUTION: Storing the tire inﬂator kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone.
Page 303: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some • Alcohol are toxic. Others can burst into ﬂames if you strike a •...
Page 304: Cleaning Leather
Here are some cleaning tips: Cleaning Leather • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or • saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let Clean up stains as soon as you can –...
Page 305: Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Care of Safety Belts Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth Keep belts clean and dry. or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the surface ﬁnish. CAUTION: Cleaning the Security Shade and Convenience Net Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
Page 306: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside of Your Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Vehicle Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. The paint ﬁnish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” of color, gloss retention and durability.
Page 307: Cleaning Windshield And Wiper Blades
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather Cleaning Removable Roof Panel and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a Special care is necessary when cleaning, removing period of years. You can help to keep the paint ﬁnish and/or storing the roof panel.
Page 308: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning the Convertible Top Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Your convertible top should be cleaned often. If you use Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with an automatic car wash, use one with water jets and mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After hanging cloths.
Page 309: Finish Damage
Finish Damage Titanium Exhaust System (Z06 Only) Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the ﬁnish should be repaired right away. Time and high performance driving conditions can Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up cause a color change in titanium exhaust system parts. materials avaliable from your dealer or other service This is normal for a titanium surface.
Page 310: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes light scratches See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. the following products. Cleans, shines and Foaming Tire Shine Low Description Usage protects in one easy step, Gloss no wiping necessary.
Page 311: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You’ll ﬁnd this label located inside the glovebox. It’s Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: • your VIN, • the model designation, • paint information and •...
Page 312: Electrical System
Electrical System To use the accessory power plug, do the following: 1. Remove the toe-board panel by pulling at the top of each corner of the panel. Add-On Electrical Equipment 2. Locate the black connector at the top left corner of the compartment near the body control module Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your above the two white diagnostic connectors.
Page 313: Headlamp Wiring
Notice: When using the accessory power plug: Headlamp Wiring • Do NOT splice wires directly into the vehicle The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker. electrical wire harness. If done incorrectly, An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and spicing may cause damage to your electrical off, or in some cases to remain off.
Page 314: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Instrument Panel Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from The instrument panel fuse short circuits by a combination of maxi-fuses, mini-fuses block is located on the and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance passenger’s side of of ﬁres caused by electrical problems.
Page 315 Fuse Usage Cigarette Lighter Stoplamp, Hazard Flashers Body Control Module Windshield Wiper/Washer Accessory Power Blank Body Control Module – Ignition 1 Crank Hazard/Turn Signal Air Bag Tonneau Release HVAC Controls Instrument Panel Control Cruise Control Fuse Usage Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System and Inside Rearview Console Cigarette Lighter Mirror...
Page 316 Fuse Usage Relay Usage Hatch/Trunk Release Monitored (Inadvertent) Load Control HVAC Controls Right Daytime Running Lamp Bose Speakers Hatch/Trunk Release Diagnostic Left Daytime Running Lamp Right Door Control Module Tonneau Release Power Feed Door Right Courtesy Lamps Fuel Tank Door Automatic Lamp Control Parking Door Control Module Left Lamps...
Page 317: 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 Fuse Usage the battery. Rear Fog Lamp To remove the fuse block cover, turn the knob Approach counterclockwise.
Page 318 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Anti-Lock Brakes, Selective Ride Blank Control Blank Fog Lamp Injector 1 Blank Powertrain Control Module Headlamp Low-Beam Right Air Conditioning Headlamp High-Beam Right Blank Headlamp Low-Beam Left Blank Horn Spare Headlamp High-Beam Left Spare Fuel Pump Spare Cooling Fan –...
Page 319 Fuse Usage Relay Usage Blank Rear Fog Lamp Cooling Fan 1 Back-Up Lamps Air Pump Fog Lamp Selective Ride Control Blank Anti-Lock Brakes Blank Anti-Lock Brakes Electronics Ignition 1 Fuse Puller Cooling Fan 2 Cooling Fan 3 Relay Usage Cooling Fan 1 Air Pump Air Conditioner and Clutch Fuel Pump...
Page 320: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-14 for more information. Capacities and Speciﬁcations Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.75 lbs 0.79 kg Automatic Transmission...
Page 321 Engine Speciﬁcations Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Firing Order LS1 V8 Automatic 0.060 inch 1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3 (1.524 mm) LS1 V8 Manual 0.060 inch 1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3 (1.524 mm) LS6 V8 Manual 0.060 inch 1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3 (1.524 mm) Engine Data Engine Horsepower Torque Displacement Compression Ratio LS1 Automatic...
Page 322: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter A917C* Engine Oil Filter PF44* PCV Valve CV948C* Spark Plug 41–974* Windshield Wiper Blade Length 22 inches (55.9 cm) Type 9 mm x 3 mm Shepherd’s Hook ®...
Page 323 Engine Accessory Drive Belt Routing 5-95...
Page 324 NOTES 5-96...
Page 325 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-9 Introduction ...........6-2 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ..6-12 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Steering and Suspension Inspection ....6-12 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Tire and Wheel Inspection ......6-12 How This Section is Organized ......6-3 Exhaust System Inspection ......6-12 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4...
Page 326: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your Introduction vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. Improper vehicle maintenance can Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and even affect the quality of the air we breathe.
Page 327: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts: condition.
Page 328: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service Services people will perform the work using genuine GM parts. The proper ﬂuids and lubricants to use are listed in This part contains engine oil scheduled maintenance Part D.
Page 329 See Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 , When the system has calculated that oil life has been Part C: Periodic Maintenance I nspections on page 6-12 diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is and Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on necessary.
Page 330 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the the ﬁlter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions, vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these inspect ﬁlter at every engine oil change.
Page 331 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. the ﬁlter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions, Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control inspect ﬁlter at every engine oil change.
Page 332: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield Listed in this part are owner checks and services washer tank and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary. which should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-36 for further help ensure the safety, dependability and emission details.
Page 333: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Manual Transmission Check Check the transmission ﬂuid level; add if needed. See Restraint System Check Manual Transmission Fluid on page 5-20 . Check for leaks. A ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss. Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your Have the system inspected and repaired if needed.
Page 334: Starter Switch Check
Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others When you are doing this check, the vehicle could be injured. Follow the steps below. could move suddenly.
Page 335: Mechanism Check
Ignition Automatic Transmission Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the Lock Check parking brake. While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: the ignition key to OFF in each shift lever position.
Page 336: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Tire and Wheel Inspection Maintenance Inspections Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage. If there is irregular or premature wear, check the wheel Listed in this part are inspections and services which alignment. Inspect for damaged wheels. should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall).
Page 337: Fuel System Inspection
Fuel System Inspection Rear Axle Service Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks. Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if needed. See Rear Axle on page 5-46 . A ﬂuid loss may indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair it if Engine Cooling System Inspection needed.
Page 338: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only Engine Coolant ® DEX-COOL Coolant. See Engine Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part Coolant on page 5-23 . number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or dealer.
Page 339 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Mulit-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hood Latch Key Lock (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Cylinders Canada 10953474, or equivalent). Secondary Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada Latch, Pivots, 992723, or equivalent) or lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Spring Anchor meeting requirements of NLGI #2,...
Page 340: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date...
Page 341 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-17...
Page 342 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-18...
Page 343: Customer Assistance Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance Information ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-9 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Online Owner Center ........7-3 Government ..........7-9 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian (TTY) Users ..........7-4 Government ..........7-10 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 344: Customer Assistance Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have the with the sales transaction or the operation of your following information available to give the Customer vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service...
Page 345: Online Owner Center
STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer This program is available in all 50 states and the District are committed to making sure you are completely of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue mileage and other factors.
Page 346: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free 1-800-263-3777 (English) number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes 1-800-263-7854 (French) to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center. devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 United States –...
Page 347: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
Overseas – Customer Assistance GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and This program, available to Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) – $1,000 toward aftermarket Customer Assistance driver or passenger...
Page 348: Roadside Assistance Program
Chevrolet is excited to announce the Plus: establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 2003 Chevrolet, membership • FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer in Roadside Assistance is free. from a legal roadway) Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, •...
Page 349: Courtesy Transportation
Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or Courtesy Transportation included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to modify Chevrolet has always exempliﬁed quality and value in or discontinue Basic Care and Courtesy Care at its offering of motor vehicles.
Page 350: Transportation Options
Warranty service can generally be completed while you warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide wait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a transportation options.
Page 351: Reporting Safety Defects
Additional Program Information Reporting Safety Defects Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is Reporting Safety Defects to the not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A United States Government separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information”...
Page 352: 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 7-10...
Page 353: Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Bulletins give technical service information Service Publications are available for current and needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
Page 354 NOTES 7-12...
Page 355 Antennas, Integrated Windshield and Rear Window ............3-80 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-20 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-7 Accessory Power Plug ........5-84 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....3-36 Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature ....3-76 Appearance Care ..........5-75 Active Handling System Light ......
Page 356 Audio System(s) (cont.) Bulb Replacement (cont.) Understanding Radio Reception ..... 3-77 Headlamps ..........5-47 Automatic Transmission Check ......6-9 Replacement Bulbs ........5-51 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps ....5-49 System Check ..........6-10 Buying New Tires ........... 5-59 Automatic Transmission ........
Page 357 Checking Things Under the Hood ...... 5-10 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel ... 5-76 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...... 1-48 Cleaning Tires ..........5-80 Check ............3-38 Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades ....5-79 Engine Light ..........3-38 Cleaning ............
Page 358 Customer Assistance Information ......7-7 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......3-44 Courtesy Transportation ........7-7 DIC Controls and Displays ......3-45 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-53 (TTY) Users ..........7-4 Other Messages .......... 3-61 Customer Assistance Offices ......
Page 359 Electrical System (cont.) Extended Mobility Tires ........5-54 Power Windows and Other Power Options ..5-85 Extender, Safety Belt ........1-20 Windshield Wiper Fuses ....... 5-85 Exterior Lamps ..........3-12 Emergency Trunk Release Handle (Convertible Only) ........2-13 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ...........
Page 360 Fuel (cont.) Fuels in Foreign Countries ......5-6 Hatch/Trunk Lid Release ........2-12 Gage ............3-42 Hatch/Trunk ........... 2-11 Gasoline Octane ........... 5-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-4 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ....3-7 System Inspection ........6-13 Headlamp Wiring ..........
Page 361 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....1-12 Instrument Panel ..........3-30 Hydraulic Clutch ..........5-22 Cluster ............3-30 Hydroplaning ..........4-21 Overview ............. 3-2 Integrated Windshield and Rear Window Antennas ............ 3-80 Interior Lamps ..........3-15 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ..5-28 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ....
Page 362 LATCH System (cont.) Loss of Control ..........4-17 Latches, Seatback ..........1-5 Lowering the Convertible Top ......2-50 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) ......2-32 Leaving Your Vehicle ........2-10 Lifting From the Front ........5-66 Magnesium Wheel Finish .........
Page 363 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Tire and Wheel Inspection ......6-12 Odometer ............3-31 Using Your ........... 6-4 Off-Road Recovery .......... 4-15 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Oil ..............3-41 Malfunction Indicator Light ........ 3-38 Engine Oil Pressure Gage ......3-41 Manual Seats ...........
Page 364 Power (cont.) Seat ............1-2 Park (P) ............2-31 Steering Fluid ..........5-35 Shifting Into ..........2-31 Windows ............ 2-15 Shifting Out of ..........2-33 Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check ......6-11 Parking Your Vehicle ........2-34 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..
Page 365 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming ....2-37 Roof Panel (cont.) Rearview Mirrors ..........2-37 Storing the Roof Panel ......... 2-46 Reclining Seatbacks .......... 1-3 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ..2-36 Recreational Vehicle Towing ......4-33 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation .... 2-5 Remote Keyless Entry System ......
Page 366 Securing a Child Restraint ........ 1-33 Steering in Emergencies ........4-14 Designed for the LATCH System ....1-33 Steering Tips ..........4-13 Passenger Seat Position ....... 1-34 Steering ............4-13 Security Light ..........3-42 Storage Areas ..........2-39 Selective Ride Control ........4-12 Center Console Storage Area ......
Page 367 Tires ............. 5-54 Transmission ..........5-20 Buying New Tires ........5-59 Fluid, Automatic ........... 5-20 Chains ............5-64 Fluid, Manual ..........5-20 Extended Mobility ........5-54 Transportation Options ........7-8 If a Tire Goes Flat ........5-68 Trunk/Hatch ........... 2-11 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure .......
Page 368 Vehicle ............4-5 Wheels ............5-61 Control ............4-5 Alignment and Tire Balance ......5-61 Damage Warnings ........... iv Replacement ..........5-61 Loading ............4-33 When to Add Engine Oil ........5-14 Parking Your ..........2-34 When to Change Engine Oil Symbols ............

Chevrolet Corvette 2003 Owner's Manual

Section 2 Features and Controls

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

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Rear Axle

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Quick Links

Chapters

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Questions and answers

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