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Chevrolet 2001 Corvette Owner's Manual (383 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

19
- For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual
  8
- How to Use this Manual
  14
- Safety Warnings and Symbols
  14
- Vehicle Damage Warnings
  15
- Vehicle Symbols
  16
- Model Reference
  17
- Service Station Guide
  18
- Table of Contents
  19
- Manual Seats
  20
- Seats and Seat Controls
  20
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    22
  - Seatback Latches
    23
- Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
  24
  - Why Safety Belts Work
    26
- Here Are Questions Many People Ask about
  29
- Safety Belts -- and the Answers
  29
- How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
  30
- Driver Position
  30
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    30
- Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
  36
- Passenger Position
  37
- Air Bag System
  37
  - How the Air Bag System Works
    39
- Air Bag off Switch
  42
  - Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
    45
  - Infants and Young Children
    46
- Children
  46
- Restraint Systems for Children
  49
  - Top Strap
    52
  - Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position
    54
- Older Children
  58
- Safety Belt Extender
  61
- Checking Your Restraint Systems
  61
- Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
  62
  - Section 2 Features and Controls
    63
  - Power Windows
    64
  - Door Locks
    68
  - Power Door Locks
    69
  - Leaving Your Vehicle
    69
  - Memory (Option)
    69
  - Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
    71
  - Operation
    72
  - Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    73
  - Battery Replacement
    74
  - Keyless Entry Transmitter
    75
  - Hatch/Trunk Lid Release
    76
  - Key in the Ignition
    80
  - Parking at Night
    80
  - Parking Lots
    80
  - Theft Deterrent System
    81
  - Arming the System
    81
  - Testing the Alarm
    81
  - Disarming the System
    82
  - Ignition Switch
    84
  - Front Air Dam
    84
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    85
  - Starting Your Engine
    86
  - Automatic Transmission
    86
  - Manual Transmission
    86
  - Racing or Other Competitive Driving
    88
  - Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)
    88
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    89
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    90
  - Manual Transmission Operation
    93
  - Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission)
    94
  - One to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission)
    95
  - Downshifting (Manual Transmission)
    96
  - Parking Brake
    97
  - Automatic Transmission Only
    98
  - Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
    99
  - Parking Your Vehicle
    100
  - Shifting out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)
    100
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    101
  - Engine Exhaust
    101
  - Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission)
    102
  - Limited-Slip Rear Axle
    102
  - Tilt Wheel
    104
  - Turn and Lane Change Signals
    105
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    105
  - Lamps on Reminder
    107
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    107
  - Flash-To-Pass Feature
    107
  - Windshield Wipers
    108
  - Windshield Washer
    109
  - Cruise Control
    109
  - Exterior Lamps
    113
  - Daytime Running Lamps
    113
  - Fog Lamps (if Equipped)
    113
  - Courtesy Lamps
    115
  - Interior Lamps
    115
  - Instrument Panel Brightness Control
    115
  - Reading Lamps
    116
  - Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
    116
  - Center Console Storage
    119
  - Storage Compartments
    119
  - Glove Box
    119
  - Rear Storage Compartments
    120
  - Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
    122
  - Sun Visors
    122
  - Accessory Power Outlet
    123
  - Removing the Roof Panel
    124
  - Storing the Roof Panel
    128
  - Installing the Roof Panel
    130
  - Lowering the Convertible Top
    132
  - Raising the Convertible Top
    136
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    140
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    141
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    142
  - Air Bag Readiness Light
    143
  - Air Bag off Light
    144
  - Brake System Warning Light
    146
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    147
  - Active Handling System Light
    148
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    149
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    149
  - Engine Oil Pressure Gage
    152
  - Security Light
    153
  - Check Gages Warning Light
    153
  - Fuel Gage
    154
  - Driver Information Center (DIC)
    155
  - DIC Controls and Displays
    156
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    165
  - Head - up Display (Option)
    175
  - Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
    179
  - Comfort Controls
    180
  - Air Conditioning
    188
  - Defogging and Defrosting
    189
  - Rear Window Defogger
    189
  - Ventilation System
    190
  - Setting the Clock
    190
  - Audio Systems
    190
  - AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control
    191
  - AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (Option)
    196
  - Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)
    200
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    205
  - Understanding Radio Reception
    207
  - Tips about Your Audio System
    207
  - Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
    208
  - Care of Your Compact Disc Player
    209
  - Fixed Mast Antenna (Z06)
    209
  - Power Antenna Mast Care (Convertible)
    210
  - Integrated Windshield and Rear Window Antennas (Coupe)
    210
  - Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
    211
  - Defensive Driving
    212
  - Drunken Driving
    213
  - Control of a Vehicle
    216
  - Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
    217
  - Braking in Emergencies
    219
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    219
  - Active Handling System
    221
  - Competitive Driving Mode
    222
  - Power Steering
    222
  - Steering Tips
    222
  - Steering in Emergencies
    223
  - Off Road Recovery
    224
  - Loss of Control
    226
  - Driving at Night
    227
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    229
  - Driving through Flowing Water
    231
  - Driving through Deep Standing Water
    231
  - Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    231
  - City Driving
    232
  - Freeway Driving
    233
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    234
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    235
  - Highway Hypnosis
    235
  - Winter Driving
    237
  - Driving on Snow or Ice
    238
  - If You're Caught in a Blizzard
    239
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    241
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    242
  - Towing a Trailer
    243
Section 5 Problems on the Road

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- Hazard Warning Flashers
  245
- Other Warning Devices
  245
- Jump Starting
  246
- Engine Overheating
  251
- Towing Your Vehicle
  251
- Cooling System
  254
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    256
- If a Tire Goes Flat
  261
- Tire Inflator Kit (Z06 Models Only)
  263
  - Tire Sealant
    264
  - Air Compressor
    264
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    269
- If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
  269
  - Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
    270
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    271
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
    272
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    274
  - Filling Your Tank
    274
  - Checking Things under the Hood
    278
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    278
  - Hood Release
    279
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    280
  - Checking Engine Oil
    281
  - When to Add Engine Oil
    282
  - What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    283
  - Engine Oil Additives
    284
  - When to Change Engine Oil
    285
  - What to Do with Used Oil
    285
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    286
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Replacement
    287
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    288
  - Manual Transmission Fluid
    288
  - How to Check
    289
  - When to Check and What to Use
    290
  - Hydraulic Clutch
    290
  - How to Add Fluid
    290
  - Rear Axle
    291
  - How to Check and Add Fluid
    291
  - When to Check Lubricant
    291
  - How to Check Lubricant
    291
  - Engine Coolant
    292
  - What to Use
    292
  - Checking Coolant
    294
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    295
  - Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    295
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    296
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    296
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    297
  - Brake Fluid
    298
  - Brake Pedal Travel
    300
  - Brake Wear
    300
  - Brake Adjustment
    301
  - Replacing Brake System Parts
    301
  - Bulb Replacement
    302
  - Vehicle Storage
    302
  - Halogen Bulbs
    302
  - Back-Up Lamps
    306
  - Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
    307
  - Extended Mobility Tires
    310
  - Inflation -- Tire Pressure
    312
  - Buying New Tires
    315
  - Tire Rotation
    315
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    317
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    318
  - Wheel Replacement
    319
  - Tire Chains
    322
  - Lifting Your Corvette
    322
  - Lifting from the Front
    324
  - Lifting from the Rear
    325
  - Appearance Care
    326
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    326
  - Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
    326
  - Convenience Net
    327
  - Cleaning Leather
    327
  - Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
    327
  - Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
    327
  - Care of Safety Belts
    328
  - Windshield and Wiper Blades
    328
  - Cleaning Glass Surfaces
    328
  - Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
    328
  - Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
    329
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    329
  - Finish Care
    330
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    330
  - Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    331
  - Underbody Maintenance
    332
  - Chemical Paint Spotting
    333
  - Fiberglass Springs
    333
  - GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    334
  - Engine Identification
    335
  - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    335
  - Service Parts Identification Label
    335
  - Electrical System
    336
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    336
  - Accessory Power Plug
    336
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    338
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    338
  - Replacement Bulbs
    343
  - Capacities and Specifications
    344
  - Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
    345
  - Engine Specifications
    345
  - Vehicle Dimensions
    346
  - Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
    347
  - Your Vehicle and the Environment
    348
  - Maintenance Requirements
    348
  - How this Section Is Organized
    349
  - Using Your Maintenance Schedule
    350
  - Scheduled Maintenance
    351
  - Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
    352
  - At Least Once a Month
    359
  - At each Fuel Fill
    359
  - At Least Twice a Year
    360
  - Exhaust System Inspection
    363
  - Engine Cooling System Inspection
    364
  - Brake System Inspection
    364
  - Rear Axle Service
    364
  - Maintenance Record
    367
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

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- Customer Satisfaction Procedure
  372
- Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
  374
  - (TTY) Users
    374
- Customer Assistance Offices
  374
- GM Mobility Program for Persons
  375
  - With Disabilities
    375
- Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program
  376
- Canadian Roadside Assistance
  377
  - Transportation Options
    378
  - Plan Ahead When Possible
    378
- Courtesy Transportation
  378
  - Additional Program Information
    379
- Warranty Information
  379
- Reporting Safety Defects to the
  380
- Reporting Safety Defects to the United
  380
- States Government
  380
- Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
  381

Chevrolet 2001 Corvette Owner's Manual (114 pages)

Chevrolet Corvette 2001

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 10 MB

Table of Contents
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Product Information
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- 2001 Corvette Offers more in Several Dimensions -- New Z06 Model Debuts
  9
  - New for 2001
    9
  - More Performance
    9
  - New LS6 Engine for Z06
    10
  - More Agility
    10
  - More Refinement
    11
  - Summing It All up
    12
- The Fifth-Generation (C5) Corvette
  12
  - Model Lineup
    12
  - Sales & Market Penetration
    12
  - Styling
    13
  - Backbone Structure
    13
- New for 2001
  14
  - 5.7L Ls1
    14
  - 5.7L Ls6
    14
    
    Improved Bay-To-Bay Breathing
    14
    
    New Pistons
    14
    
    Increased Compression
    15
    
    New High-Profile Camshaft
    15
    
    Stronger Valve Springs
    15
    
    New Injectors
    15
    
    New Integral PCV System
    15
  - Other Powertrain Enhancements
    15
    
    New Thin-Wall Cast Iron Exhaust Manifolds
    15
    
    Stronger Driveshaft
    15
    
    Lighter Automatic Transmission Case
    15
    
    New Clutch
    16
    
    New Synchronizers
    16
    
    New M12 6-Speed Manual
    16
    
    Gear Ratios
    16
    
    Vehicle Speed @ Redline
    16
    
    Other M12 Modifications
    16
  - Titanium Exhaust System
    17
Historical Background
18
- Another Corvette Legend: the 1971 LS6
  19
- National Corvette Museum
  19
Feature Availability
20
- Powertrain/Chassis/Mechanical
  20
- Transmission
  20
- Rear Axle Ratio
  20
- Suspension, Fully Independent F&R W/Transverse Leaf Springs
  20
- Exhaust System
  20
- Wheels
  20
- Tires
  20
- Exterior
  21
- Exterior Color Availability
  21
- Convertible Top Color Availability
  21
- Interior
  21
Specifications
23
- General
  23
- Restraints
  23
- Suspension Package Availability
  23
- Suspension - Front
  23
- Suspension - Rear
  24
- Stability Control System
  24
- Steering
  24
- Brakes
  24
- Engine
  25
- Drivetrain
  26
- Gear Ratios
  26
- Exterior Dimensions
  26
- Interior Dimensions
  26
- Capacities
  27
- Performance Data
  27
- Acceleration(3)
  27
Vehicle Identification
28
Technical Information
42
- Maintenance and Lubrication
  42
  - Capacities - Approximate Fluid
    42
    
    Cooling System
    42
    
    Engine Crankcase
    42
    
    Fuel Tanks (Total)
    42
    
    Rear Axle Differential
    42
    
    Transmission Fluid
    42
  - Maintenance Items
    42
  - Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications
    42
  - Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations
    43
Descriptions and Operations
44
Power Steering System Description and Operation
44
Steering Wheel and Column - Standard Description and Operation
46
- Vehicle Steering
  46
- Vehicle Security
  46
- Driver Convenience
  47
- Driver Safety
  47
- Tilt\Telescoping Description
  47
  - Tilt\Telescoping Operation
    47
Suspension Description and Operation
48
Driveline System Description and Operation
54
- Driveline/Axle - Propeller Shaft
  54
- Rear Drive Axle Description and Operation
  56
Braking System Description and Operation
57
Engine Description and Operation
61
- Engine Mechanical- LS1 5.7L
  61
  - General Specifications
    61
    
    Lubrication System
    61
    
    Camshaft
    61
    
    Connecting Rod
    61
    
    Crankshaft
    62
    
    Cylinder Bore
    62
    
    Cylinder Head
    62
    
    Engine Block
    63
    
    Intake Manifold
    63
    
    Oil Pan and Fronurear Cover Alignment
    63
    
    Piston
    63
    
    Valve System
    64
- Engine Mechanical - LS6 5.7L
  65
  - General Specifications
    65
    
    General Data
    65
    
    Lubrication System
    65
    
    Camshaft
    65
    
    Connecting Rod
    65
    
    Crankshaft
    65
    
    Cylinder Bore
    66
    
    Cylinder Head
    66
    
    Engine Block
    66
    
    Intake Manifold
    67
    
    Oil Pan and Fronurear Cover Alignment
    67
    
    Piston
    67
    
    Valve System
    68
  - Fastener Tightening Specifications - LS1 & LS6
    69
  - Engine Component Description
    71
    
    Camshaft and Drive System
    71
    
    Crankshaft
    71
    
    Cylinder Heads
    71
    
    Engine Block
    71
    
    Exhaust Manifolds
    72
    
    Intake Manifold
    72
    
    Oil Pan
    72
    
    Piston and Connecting Rod Assemblies
    72
    
    Valve Rocker Arm Cover Assemblies
    72
    
    Valve Train
    72
  - Drive Belt System Description
    73
  - Lubrication
    74
Engine Cooling
75
- Engine Cooling System Approximate Capacities
  75
  - Coolant
    75
  - Cooling Fans
    75
  - Cooling System Coolant Capacity
    75
  - Radiator
    75
  - Thermostat Test (33% Glycol Solution)
    75
- Fastener Tightening Specifications
  75
- Cooling System Description and Operation
  76
  - General Description
    76
  - Cooling Cycle
    76
  - Coolant
    77
  - Radiator
    77
  - Pressure Cap
    77
  - Coolant Recovery System
    77
  - Air Baffles and Seals
    78
  - Water Pump
    78
  - Thermostat
    78
  - Engine Oil Cooler
    78
  - Transmission Oil Cooler
    78
Engine Electrical
79
- Fastener Tightening Specifications
  79
- Battery Usage
  79
- Battery Temperature Vs Minimum Voltage
  79
- Starter Motor Usage
  79
- Generator Usage
  79
- Ignition System Specifications
  80
- Battery Description and Operation
  80
  - Reserve Capacity
    81
  - Cold Cranking Amperage
    81
  - Circuit Description
    81
- Starting System Description and Operation
  81
- Charging System Description and Operation
  82
  - Charging System Circuit Description
    82
- Ignition System Description
  83
Engine Controls
84
- Engine Controls - 5.7L
  84
  - Fastener Tightening Specifications
    84
  - Fuel System Specifications
    85
Exhaust System
86
- Fastener Tightening Specifications
  86
- Exhaust System Description
  86
  - Resonator
    86
  - Catalytic Converter
    86
  - Muffler
    87
Transmissionrrransaxle Description and Operation
88
- Manual Transmission - MM6
  88
  - Manual Transmission Description and Operation
    88
    
    Shift Control and Shift Rod
    89
    
    Gear Select (Skip Shift)
    90
    
    Reverse Lockout
    90
- Automatic Transmission - 4L60E
  90
Abbreviations and Meanings
93
Conversion - English/Metric
107
Equivalents - Decimal and Metric
109
Fasteners
111

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