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Chevrolet 2002 Corvette manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Chevrolet 2002 Corvette Owner's Manual (384 pages)
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
13
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual
3
How to Use this Manual
9
Safety Warnings and Symbols
9
Vehicle Symbols
10
Vehicle Damage Warnings
10
Model Reference
12
Table of Contents
13
Manual Seats
14
Seats and Seat Controls
14
Reclining Seatbacks
16
Seatback Latches
18
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
19
Why Safety Belts Work
20
Here Are Questions Many People Ask
23
About Safety Belts -- and the Answers
23
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
24
Driver Position
25
Lap-Shoulder Belt
25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
31
Passenger Position
32
Air Bag System
32
How the Air Bag System Works
34
Air Bag off Switch
38
Infants and Young Children
41
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
41
Children
41
Restraint Systems for Children
44
Top Strap
48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position
50
Older Children
54
Safety Belt Extender
57
Checking Your Restraint Systems
57
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
57
Section 2 Features and Controls
59
Power Windows
61
Door Locks
64
Leaving Your Vehicle
65
Power Door Locks
65
Memory (Option)
66
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
67
Operation
69
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
70
Battery Replacement
71
Hatch/Trunk Lid Release
73
Key in the Ignition
76
Parking at Night
76
Parking Lots
76
Theft Deterrent System
77
Arming the System
77
Testing the Alarm
77
Disarming the System
78
Ignition Switch
80
Front Air Dam
80
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
81
Starting Your Engine
82
Automatic Transmission
82
Manual Transmission
82
Starter Interlock Feature
83
Racing or Other Competitive Driving
84
Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)
84
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
85
Automatic Transmission Operation
86
Manual Transmission Operation
89
Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission)
90
One to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission)
91
Downshifting (Manual Transmission)
92
Parking Brake
93
Automatic Transmission Only
94
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
95
Shifting out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)
96
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only)
96
Parking over Things that Burn
97
Engine Exhaust
97
Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission)
98
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
98
Tilt Wheel
100
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
101
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
101
Windshield Wipers
102
Lamps on Reminder
102
Windshield Washer
103
Cruise Control
104
Exterior Lamps
107
Headlamps Doors
108
Daytime Running Lamps
109
Fog Lamps (if Equipped)
109
Courtesy Lamps
111
Interior Lamps
111
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
111
Reading Lamps
112
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
112
Convex Outside Mirror
114
Storage Compartments
115
Glove Box
115
Center Console Storage
115
Rear Storage Compartments
116
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
118
Sun Visors
118
Accessory Power Outlet
119
Floor Mats
120
Removing the Roof Panel
120
Storing the Roof Panel
124
Installing the Roof Panel
125
Lowering the Convertible Top
128
Raising the Convertible Top
132
Instrument Panel Cluster
136
Speedometer and Odometer
137
Safety Belt Reminder Light
138
Air Bag Readiness Light
139
Air Bag off Light
140
Brake System Warning Light
142
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
143
Active Handling System Light
144
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
145
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
145
Engine Oil Pressure Gage
149
Security Light
150
Fuel Gage
150
Check Gages Warning Light
150
Driver Information Center (DIC)
152
DIC Controls and Displays
153
DIC Warnings and Messages
162
Other Messages
172
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
177
Comfort Controls
178
Air Conditioning
187
Rear Window Defogger
188
Defogging and Defrosting
188
Ventilation System
189
Setting the Clock
189
Audio Systems
189
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped)
190
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control
195
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)
200
Theft-Deterrent Feature
205
Understanding Radio Reception
207
Tips about Your Audio System
208
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
209
Care of Your Compact Disc Player
210
Fixed Mast Antenna (Z06)
210
Power Antenna Mast Care (Convertible)
211
Integrated Windshield and Rear Window Antennas (Coupe)
211
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
212
Defensive Driving
213
Drunken Driving
214
Control of a Vehicle
217
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
218
Braking in Emergencies
220
Traction Control System (TCS)
220
Active Handling System
222
Competitive Driving Mode
223
Power Steering
224
Steering Tips
224
Steering in Emergencies
225
Off Road Recovery
226
Loss of Control
228
Driving at Night
229
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
230
Driving through Flowing Water
232
Driving through Deep Standing Water
232
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
232
City Driving
233
Freeway Driving
234
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
235
Highway Hypnosis
236
Hill and Mountain Roads
237
Winter Driving
239
Driving on Snow or Ice
240
If You're Caught in a Blizzard
241
Recreational Vehicle Towing
243
Loading Your Vehicle
243
Towing a Trailer
245
Section 5 Problems on the Road
246
Hazard Warning Flashers
247
Other Warning Devices
247
Jump Starting
248
Towing Your Vehicle
253
Engine Overheating
254
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
254
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
255
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
256
Cooling System
257
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
259
If a Tire Goes Flat
264
Tire Inflator Kit (Z06 Models Only)
266
Tire Sealant
267
Air Compressor
267
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
272
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
272
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
273
Doing Your Own Service Work
274
Gasoline Octane
275
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
275
Gasoline Specifications
276
California Fuel
276
Fuels in Foreign Countries
277
Filling Your Tank
277
Checking Things under the Hood
281
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
281
Hood Release
282
Engine Compartment Overview
283
Checking Engine Oil
284
When to Add Engine Oil
285
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
286
When to Change Engine Oil
287
Engine Oil Additives
287
What to Do with Used Oil
288
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
289
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Replacement
290
Automatic Transmission Fluid
291
How to Check
291
Manual Transmission Fluid
292
When to Check
292
When to Check and What to Use
293
Hydraulic Clutch
293
How to Add Fluid
293
Rear Axle
294
How to Check and Add Fluid
294
When to Check Lubricant
294
How to Check Lubricant
294
Engine Coolant
295
What to Use
295
Checking Coolant
297
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
298
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
299
Windshield Washer Fluid
300
Adding Washer Fluid
300
Brake Fluid
301
Brake Pedal Travel
303
Brake Wear
303
Brake Adjustment
304
Replacing Brake System Parts
304
Bulb Replacement
305
Vehicle Storage
305
Halogen Bulbs
305
Back-Up Lamps
309
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
310
Extended Mobility Tires
313
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
315
Buying New Tires
318
Tire Rotation
318
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
320
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
321
Wheel Replacement
322
Tire Chains
325
Lifting Your Corvette
325
Lifting from the Front
327
Lifting from the Rear
328
Appearance Care
329
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
329
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
329
Cleaning Leather
330
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
330
Cleaning Coated Moldings
330
Convenience Net
331
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
331
Care of Safety Belts
331
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
331
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
332
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
333
Washing Your Vehicle
333
Finish Care
334
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
334
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
335
Underbody Maintenance
336
Cleaning Tires
336
Finish Damage
336
Chemical Paint Spotting
337
Fiberglass Springs
337
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
338
Engine Identification
339
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
339
Service Parts Identification Label
339
Electrical System
340
Add-On Electrical Equipment
340
Accessory Power Plug
340
Power Windows and Other Power Options
342
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
342
Capacities and Specifications
347
Engine Specifications
347
Replacement Bulbs
347
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
348
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
349
Your Vehicle and the Environment
350
Maintenance Requirements
350
How this Section Is Organized
351
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
352
Scheduled Maintenance
353
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
354
At Least Once a Month
361
At each Fuel Fill
361
At Least Twice a Year
362
Exhaust System Inspection
365
Fuel System Inspection
365
Engine Cooling System Inspection
366
Brake System Inspection
366
Rear Axle Service
366
Maintenance Record
369
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
373
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
374
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
376
(TTY) Users
376
Customer Assistance Offices
376
All Overseas Locations
377
GM Mobility Program for Persons
377
With Disabilities
377
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program
378
Plan Ahead When Possible
380
Canadian Roadside Assistance
380
Courtesy Transportation
380
Additional Program Information
381
Transportation Options
381
Reporting Safety Defects to the
382
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
383
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
382
States Government
382
Warranty Information
382
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
383
Service Publications Ordering Information
384
Current and Past Model Order Forms
384
Service Bulletins
384
Service Manuals
384
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