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Chevrolet 2003 Corvette Owner's Manual (370 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 18 MB

Table of Contents

2
- Canadian Owners
  3
- How to Use this Manual
  3
- Safety Warnings and Symbols
  4
- Vehicle Damage Warnings
  5
- Vehicle Symbols
  5
- Model Reference
  7
Section Seats and Restraint Systems

8
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  8
  - Front Seats
    9
    
    Manual Seats
    9
    
    Power Seats
    9
    
    Reclining Seatbacks
    10
    
    Seatback Latches
    12
    
    Sport Seat
    13
  - Safety Belts
    14
    
    Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
    14
    
    Why Safety Belts Work
    15
    
    Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
    18
    
    Driver Position
    20
    
    Lap-Shoulder Belt
    20
    
    Lap Belt Cinch Feature
    21
    
    Passenger Position
    27
    
    Safety Belt Extender
    27
    
    Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    27
  - Child Restraints
    28
    
    Older Children
    28
    
    Infants and Young Children
    30
    
    Child Restr3.Int Systems
    33
    
    Top Strap
    37
    
    Location
    38
    
    Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
    38
    
    Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
    40
    
    Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position
    41
  - Air Bag System
    46
    
    Where Are the Air Bags
    47
    
    How Does an Air Bag Restrain
    49
    
    What Makes an Air Bag Inflate
    49
    
    When Should an Air Bag Inflate
    49
    
    What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
    50
    
    Air Bag off Switch
    51
    
    Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
    54
  - Restraint System Check
    55
    
    Checking Your Restraint Systems
    55
    
    Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    55
Section 2 Features and Controls

58
- Features and Controls
  58
  - Keys
    58
    
    Remote Keyless Entry System
    61
    
    Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
    62
    
    Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    64
    
    Battery Replacement
    65
  - Doors and Locks
    66
    
    Door Locks
    66
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle
    67
    
    Lockout Protection
    67
    
    Power Door Locks
    67
    
    Hatchnrunk
    68
  - Windows
    71
    
    Power Windows
    72
    
    Sun Visors
    72
  - Theft-Deterrent Systems
    73
    
    Arming the System
    73
    
    Theft-Deterrent System
    73
    
    Disarming the System
    74
    
    PASS-Key
    74
    
    Testing the Alarm
    74
  - Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
    76
    
    Front Air Dam
    76
    
    New Vehicle Break-In
    76
    
    Ignition Positions
    77
    
    Starting Your Engine
    78
    
    Racing or Other Competitive Driving
    79
    
    Starter Interlock Feature
    79
  - Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)
    80
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    80
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    81
  - Manual Transmission Operation
    84
    
    Downshifting (Manual Transmission)
    86
    
    One to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission)
    86
  - Parking Brake
    87
  - Shifting into Park (P)
    88
  - (Automatic Transmission)
    90
  - Shifting out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)
    90
  - Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
    91
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    91
  - Engine Exhaust
    92
  - Running Your Engine While You Are Parked (Automatic Transmission)
    93
  - Mirrors
    94
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    94
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    94
  - Outside Power Heated Mirrors
    95
  - Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
    95
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    95
  - Storage Areas
    96
  - Glove Box
    96
  - Cupholder(S)
    96
  - Center Console Storage Area
    96
  - Floor Mats
    97
  - Rear Storage Area
    98
  - Convenience Net
    99
  - Cargo Cover
    99
  - Roof Panel
    100
    
    Storing the Roof Panel
    103
  - Convertible Top
    106
    
    Lowering the Convertible Top
    107
    
    Raising the Convertible Top
    110
  - Vehicle Personalization
    112
    
    Memory
    112
Section 3 Instrument Panel

114
- Instrument Panel
  114
  - Instrument Panel Overview
    114
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    117
  - Other Warning Devices
    117
  - Horn
    118
    
    Telescopic Steering Column
    118
    
    Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    119
    
    Turn Signavmultifunction Lever
    119
    
    Windshield Washer
    121
    
    Cruise Control
    122
    
    Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    123
    
    Resuming a Set Speed
    123
  - Exterior Lamps
    125
    
    Headlamps Doors
    125
    
    Daytime Running Lamps
    126
    
    Fog Lamps
    127
  - Interior Lamps
    128
    
    Courtesy Lamps
    129
    
    Reading Lamps
    129
    
    Battery Run-Down Protection
    130
  - Head-Up Display (HUD)
    130
  - Accessory Power Outlets
    133
  - Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
    134
  - Climate Controls
    135
  - Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    135
    
    Automatic Operation
    135
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    140
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    140
  - Outlet Adjustment
    141
  - Operation Tips
    141
  - Warning Lights, Gages
    142
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    143
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    144
  - Tachometer
    144
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    144
  - Air Bag Readiness Light
    145
  - Air Bag off Light
    145
  - Voltmeter Gage
    147
  - Brake System Warning Light
    148
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    149
  - Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
    149
  - Active Handling System Light
    150
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    151
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    151
  - Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    153
  - Engine Oil Pressure Gage
    154
  - Security Light
    155
  - Check Gages Warning Light
    155
  - Fuel Gage
    155
  - Driver Information Center (DIC)
    157
    
    Elapsed Time
    161
    
    Trip Odometers
    161
    
    Average Speed
    162
    
    Auto Unlock
    165
    
    Easy Entry
    165
    
    Other Messages
    174
  - Audio System(S)
    175
    
    Setting the Time
    175
    
    Finding a Station
    176
    
    Playing the Radio
    176
    
    Radio with Cassette
    176
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    177
    
    Playing a Cassette Tape
    178
    
    Cassette Tape Messages
    179
    
    CD Adapter Kits
    179
    
    Radio with CD
    180
    
    Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
    181
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    182
    
    Playing a Compact Disc
    182
    
    Compact Disc Messages
    183
    
    Trunk-Mounted CD Changer
    183
    
    Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature
    188
    
    Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
    189
    
    Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature after a Power Loss
    189
    
    Care of Your CD Player
    191
    
    Care of Your Cds
    191
    
    Fixed Mast Antenna (Z06)
    191
    
    Integrated Windshield and Rear Window Antennas (Coupe)
    192
    
    Power Antenna Mast Care (Convertible)
    192
- Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
  114
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

194
- Driving Your Vehicle
  194
  - Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
    195
  - Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle
    195
  - Defensive Driving
    195
  - Drunken Driving
    195
  - Control of a Vehicle
    198
  - Braking
    199
    
    Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
    200
    
    Braking in Emergencies
    201
    
    Using Anti-Lock
    201
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    202
  - Active Handling System
    203
  - Competitive Driving Mode
    204
  - Limited-Slip Rear Axle
    204
  - Selective Ride Control
    205
  - Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering
    206
  - Steering in Emergencies
    207
  - Off-Road Recovery
    208
  - Passing
    208
  - Loss of Control
    210
  - Driving at Night
    211
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    212
    
    Driving through Deep Standing Water
    214
    
    Driving through Flowing Water
    214
    
    Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    214
  - City Driving
    215
  - Freeway Driving
    216
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    217
  - Highway Hypnosis
    218
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    218
  - Winter Driving
    220
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    221
    
    If You're Caught in a Blizzard
    223
  - If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    225
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    225
  - Towing
    226
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    226
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    226
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    226
  - Towing a Trailer
    228
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

230
- Service and Appearance Care
  230
  - Service
    232
    
    Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
    233
    
    Doing Your Own Service Work
    233
  - Fuel
    234
    
    Gasoline Octane
    234
    
    Gasoline Specifications
    234
    
    Additives
    235
    
    California Fuel
    235
    
    Fuels in Foreign Countries
    235
    
    Filling Your Tank
    236
    
    Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    238
  - Checking Things under the Hood
    239
    
    Hood Release
    240
    
    Checking Engine Oil
    242
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    243
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    243
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    245
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    246
    
    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    247
    
    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Replacement
    248
    
    Automatic Transmission Fluid
    249
    
    Manual Transmission Fluid
    249
    
    How to Check
    250
    
    How to Add Fluid
    251
    
    Hydraulic Clutch
    251
    
    When to Check and What to Use
    251
    
    Engine Coolant
    252
    
    How to Check and Add Fluid
    252
    
    What to Use
    253
    
    Checking Coolant
    254
    
    Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    255
    
    Engine Overheating
    255
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    256
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    257
    
    Cooling System
    258
    
    How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    260
    
    How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    264
    
    When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    264
    
    Adding Washer Fluid
    265
    
    Windshield Washer Fluid
    265
    
    Brakes
    266
    
    Checking Brake Fluid
    267
    
    What to Add
    267
    
    Brake Adjustment
    268
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    268
    
    Brake Wear
    268
    
    Battery
    269
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    269
    
    Vehicle Storage
    269
    
    Jump Starting
    270
  - Rear Axle
    275
    
    How to Check Lubricant
    275
    
    When to Check Lubricant
    275
  - Bulb Replacement
    276
    
    Halogen Bulbs
    276
    
    Headlamps
    276
    
    Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps
    278
    
    Back-Up Lamps
    280
    
    Replacement Bulbs
    280
  - Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
    281
  - Tires
    283
    
    Extended Mobility Tires
    283
    
    Inflation
    285
    
    When to Check
    285
    
    Tire Pressure Monitor System (Except Z06)
    286
    
    Tire Rotation
    287
    
    When It's Time for New Tires
    287
    
    Buying New Tires
    288
    
    Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    289
    
    Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    289
    
    Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    290
    
    Wheel Replacement
    290
    
    Used Replacement Wheels
    292
    
    Lifting Your Corvette
    293
    
    Tire Chains
    293
    
    Lifting from the Front
    295
    
    If a Tire Goes Flat
    297
    
    Tire Inflator Kit (Z06 Only)
    299
    
    Air Compressor
    300
    
    Tire Sealant
    300
  - Appearance Care
    304
    
    Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    304
    
    Coated Moldings
    305
    
    Top of the Instrument Panel
    305
    
    Care of Safety Belts
    306
    
    Glass Surfaces
    306
    
    Interior Plastic Components
    306
    
    Weatherstrips
    306
    
    Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
    307
    
    Removable Roof Panel
    308
    
    Windshield and Wiper Blades
    308
    
    Aluminum Wheels
    309
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    310
    
    Fiberglass Springs
    310
    
    Finish Damage
    310
    
    Magnesium Wheel Finish
    310
    
    Titanium Exhaust System (Z06 Only)
    310
    
    GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    311
  - Vehicle Identification
    312
    
    Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    312
  - Electrical System
    313
    
    Accessory Power Plug
    313
    
    Add-On Electrical Equipment
    313
    
    Headlamp Wiring
    314
    
    Power Windows and Other Power Options
    314
    
    Windshield Wiper Fuses
    314
    
    Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    315
  - Capacities and Specifications
    321
    
    Engine Data
    322
    
    Engine Specifications
    322
  - Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
    323

Chevrolet 2003 Corvette Owner's Manual (368 pages)

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

Section 2 Features and Controls

57
- Canadian Owners
  2
- How to Use this Manual
  2
- Vehicle Symbols
  4
- Model Reference
  6
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  7
- Front Seats
  8
- Reclining Seatbacks
  9
- Seatback Latches
  11
- Safety Belts
  13
- Why Safety Belts Work
  14
- Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
  17
- How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
  18
- Driver Position
  19
- Safety Belt Extender
  26
- Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
  26
- Child Restraints
  27
- Infants and Young Children
  29
- Child Restraint Systems
  32
- Top Strap
  36
- Top Strap Anchor Location
  37
- Air Bag System
  45
- Instrument Panel
  46
- How Does an Air Bag Restrain
  48
- Air Bag off Switch
  50
- Restraint System Check
  54
- Table of Contents
  57
- Features and Controls
  57
- Keys
  59
- Remote Keyless Entry System
  60
- Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
  61
- Battery Replacement
  64
- Doors and Locks
  65
- Leaving Your Vehicle
  66
- Lockout Protection
  66
- Power Door Locks
  66
- Emergency Trunk Release Handle
  69
- Windows
  70
- Power Windows
  71
- Sun Visors
  71
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  72
- Disarming the System
  73
- Testing the Alarm
  73
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  75
- Ignition Positions
  76
- Racing or Other Competitive Driving
  78
- Canada Only
  79
- Engine Coolant Heater
  79
- To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
  79
- Automatic Transmission Operation
  80
- Shifting into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)
  87
- (Automatic Transmission)
  89
- Shifting out of Park (P)
  89
- Parking over Things that Burn
  90
- Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
  90
- Engine Exhaust
  91
- Running Your Engine While You Are Parked (Automatic Transmission)
  92
- Mirrors
  
  93
- Storage Areas
  
  95
  - Glove Box
    95
  - Cupholder(S)
    95
  - Center Console Storage Area
    95
  - Floor Mats
    96
  - Rear Storage Area
    97
  - Convenience Net
    98
  - Cargo Cover
    98
- Roof Panel
  
  99
  - Removing the Roof Panel
    99
  - Storing the Roof Panel
    102
  - Installing the Roof Panel
    103
- Convertible Top
  
  105
  - Lowering the Convertible Top
    106
  - Raising the Convertible Top
    109
- Vehicle Personalization
  
  111
  - Memory
    111
Section 3 Instrument Panel

113
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  114
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    116
  - Other Warning Devices
    116
  - Horn
    117
  - Telescopic Steering Column
    117
  - Tilt Wheel
    117
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    118
    
    Headlamps on Reminder
    119
    
    Windshield Washer
    120
    
    Cruise Control
    121
  - Exterior Lamps
    124
    
    Daytime Running Lamps
    125
    
    Fog Lamps
    126
  - Interior Lamps
    127
    
    Instrument Panel Brightness
    127
    
    Reading Lamps
    128
    
    Courtesy Lamps
    128
  - Head-Up Display (HUD)
    129
  - Accessory Power Outlets
    132
  - Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
    133
- Climate Controls
  
  134
  - Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    134
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    139
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    139
  - Outlet Adjustment
    140
- Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
  
  141
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    142
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    143
  - Tachometer
    143
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    143
  - Air Bag Readiness Light
    144
  - Air Bag off Light
    145
  - Voltmeter Gage
    146
  - Brake System Warning Light
    147
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    148
  - Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
    148
  - Active Handling System Light
    149
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    150
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    150
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    151
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    151
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    152
  - Engine Oil Pressure Gage
    153
  - Security Light
    154
  - Check Gages Warning Light
    154
  - Fuel Gage
    154
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  156
  - DIC Controls and Displays
    157
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    165
  - Other Messages
    173
- Audio System(S)
  
  174
  - Setting the Time
    174
  - Radio with Cassette
    175
  - Playing a Cassette Tape
    177
  - Radio with CD
    179
  - Playing a Compact Disc
    181
  - Trunk-Mounted CD Changer
    183
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    187
  - Understanding Radio Reception
    189
  - Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
    190
  - Care of Your Cds
    191
  - Care of Your CD Player
    191
  - Fixed Mast Antenna (Z06)
    191
  - Power Antenna Mast Care (Convertible)
    191
  - Integrated Windshield and Rear Window Antennas (Coupe)
    192
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

193
- Driving Your Vehicle
  193
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  194
  - Defensive Driving
    194
  - Drunken Driving
    194
  - Control of a Vehicle
    197
  - Braking
    198
    
    Braking in Emergencies
    200
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    201
  - Active Handling System
    202
  - Limited-Slip Rear Axle
    203
  - Selective Ride Control
    204
  - Steering
    205
    
    Power Steering
    205
    
    Steering Tips
    205
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    206
  - Off-Road Recovery
    207
  - Passing
    207
  - Loss of Control
    209
  - Driving at Night
    210
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    211
    
    Driving through Flowing Water
    213
    
    Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    213
    
    Driving through Deep Standing Water
    213
  - City Driving
    214
  - Freeway Driving
    215
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    216
    
    Highway Hypnosis
    217
    
    Hill and Mountain Roads
    217
  - Winter Driving
    219
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    220
  - If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    224
    
    Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    224
- Towing
  
  225
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    225
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    225
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    225
  - Towing a Trailer
    227
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

229
- Service and Appearance Care
  229
- Service
  
  231
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    231
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
    232
- Fuel
  
  232
  - Gasoline Octane
    232
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    233
  - California Fuel
    233
  - Additives
    234
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    234
  - Filling Your Tank
    235
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    237
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  238
  - Hood Release
    239
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    240
  - Engine Oil
    241
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    242
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    242
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    244
    
    When to Change Engine Oil
    244
    
    Gm Oil Life System
    244
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    245
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    246
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    248
  - Manual Transmission Fluid
    248
  - Hydraulic Clutch
    250
  - How to Check and Add Fluid
    251
  - Engine Coolant
    251
  - Checking Coolant
    253
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    254
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
    254
  - Engine Overheating
    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
    
    Power Steering Fluid
    263
    
    How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    263
    
    When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    263
    
    What to Use
    263
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    264
  - Brakes
    265
  - Brake Wear
    267
  - Battery
    268
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    268
    
    Vehicle Storage
    268
  - Jump Starting
    269
- Rear Axle
  
  274
- Bulb Replacement
  
  275
  - Halogen Bulbs
    275
  - Headlamps
    275
  - Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps
    277
  - Back-Up Lamps
    279
  - Replacement Bulbs
    279
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  279
- Tires
  
  282
  - Extended Mobility Tires (Except Z06)
    282
  - Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure
    284
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System (Except Z06)
    285
  - Tire Rotation
    286
  - Buying New Tires
    287
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    288
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    289
  - Wheel Replacement
    289
  - Tire Chains
    292
  - Lifting Your Vehicle
    292
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    296
  - Tire Inﬂator Kit (Z06 Only)
    298
    
    Tire Sealant
    299
    
    Air Compressor
    299
- Appearance Care
  
  303
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    303
    
    Cleaning Leather
    304
    
    Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
    304
    
    Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
    305
  - Care of Safety Belts
    305
  - Weatherstrips
    305
  - Cleaning Glass Surfaces
    305
  - Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
    306
    
    Finish Care
    306
    
    Washing Your Vehicle
    306
    
    Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades
    307
    
    Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    308
    
    Cleaning Tires
    308
  - Finish Damage
    309
  - Magnesium Wheel Finish
    309
  - Underbody Maintenance
    309
  - Titanium Exhaust System (Z06 Only)
    309
  - Fiberglass Springs
    309
  - Chemical Paint Spotting
    309
  - Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    310
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  311
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    311
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    311
- Electrical System
  
  312
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    312
  - Accessory Power Plug
    312
  - Headlamp Wiring
    313
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    313
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    313
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    314
    
    Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    314
    
    Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    317
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  320
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  
  322
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

325
- Introduction
  326
- Maintenance Requirements
  326
- Maintenance Schedule
  326
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  326
- How this Section Is Organized
  327
- Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
  328
- Scheduled Maintenance
  328
- Using Your Maintenance Schedule
  328
- At each Fuel Fill
  332
- At Least Once a Month
  332
  - Cassette Tape Player Service
    332
  - Engine Oil Level Check
    332
  - Engine Coolant Level Check
    332
- Part B: Owner Checks and Services
  332
- At Least Once a Year
  333
  - Wiper Blade Check
    333
  - Key Lock Cylinders Service
    333
  - Body Lubrication Service
    333
  - Weatherstrip Lubrication
    333
  - Starter Switch Check
    334
  - Mechanism Check
    335
  - Underbody Flushing Service
    335
- At Least Twice a Year
  333
  - Automatic Transmission Check
    333
- Exhaust System Inspection
  336
- Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
  336
- Steering and Suspension Inspection
  336
- Tire and Wheel Inspection
  336
- Brake System Inspection
  337
- Engine Cooling System Inspection
  337
- Fuel System Inspection
  337
- Rear Axle Service
  337
- Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  338
- Part E: Maintenance Record
  340

Chevrolet 2003 Corvette Owner's Manual (128 pages)

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Table of Contents
3
Product Information
9
Specifications
11
- Overview
  11
- Engines
  11
- Transmissions
  11
- Chassis/Suspension
  12
- Brakes
  12
- Wheelsitires
  12
Dimensions
13
- Exterior
  13
- Interior
  13
- Capacities
  13
Vehicle Identification
14
Technical Information
29
- Maintenance and Lubrication
  29
  - Capacities - Approximate Fluid
    29
  - Engine Specifications
    29
  - Engine Data
    29
  - Maintenance Items
    29
  - Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications
    29
  - Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations
    30
Descriptions and Operations
31
Power Steering System
31
Steering Wheel and Column
33
- Vehicle Steering
  33
- Vehicle Security
  33
- Driver Convenience
  33
- Driver Safety
  34
- Tilt\Telescoping Description
  34
  - Tilt\Telescoping Operation
    34
Suspension Description and Operation
34
Driveline System Description and Operation
41
Braking System Description and Operation
44
Engine Description and Operation
48
- Engine Mechanical- LS1 5.7L
  48
  - General Specifications
    48
    
    General
    48
    
    Block
    48
    
    Camshaft
    48
    
    Connecting Rod
    48
    
    Crankshaft
    49
    
    Cylinder Head
    49
    
    Lubrication System
    49
    
    Oil Pan
    49
    
    Piston Rings
    50
    
    Pistons and .Pins
    50
    
    Valve System
    50
- Engine Mechanical ~ LS6 5.7L
  52
  - General Specifications
    52
    
    General
    52
    
    Block
    52
    
    Connecting Rod
    52
    
    Crankshaft
    53
    
    Cylinder Head
    53
    
    Intake Manifold
    53
    
    Lubrication System
    53
    
    Oil Pan
    53
    
    Piston Rings
    54
    
    Pistons and Pins
    54
    
    Valve System
    54
  - Fastener Tightening Specifications - LS1 & LS6
    56
    
    Intake Manifold
    57
  - Engine Component Description
    59
    
    Camshaft and Drive System
    59
    
    Crankshaft
    59
    
    Cylinder Heads
    59
    
    Engine Block
    59
    
    Exhaust Manifolds
    60
    
    Intake Manifold
    60
    
    Oil Pan
    60
    
    Piston and Connecting Rod Assemblies
    60
    
    Valve Rocker Arm Cover Assemblies
    60
    
    Valve Train
    60
  - Drive Belt System Description
    61
  - Lubrication
    62
Engine Cooling
63
- Engine Cooling System Approximate Capacities
  63
  - Coolant
    63
  - Cooling Fans
    63
  - Cooling System Coolant Capacity
    63
  - Radiator
    63
  - Thermostat Test (33% Glycol Solution)
    63
- Fastener Tightening Specifications
  63
- Cooling System Description and Operation
  64
  - General Description
    64
  - Cooling Cycle
    64
  - Coolant
    65
  - Radiator
    65
  - Pressure Cap
    65
  - Coolant Recovery System
    65
  - Air Baffles and Seals
    66
  - Water Pump
    66
  - Thermostat
    66
  - Engine Oil Cooler
    66
  - Transmission Oil Cooler
    66
Engine Electrical
67
- Fastener Tightening Specifications
  67
- Battery Usage
  67
- Battery Temperature Vs Minimum Voltage
  67
- Starter Motor Usage
  67
- Generator Usage
  67
- Ignition System Specifications
  68
- Battery Description and Operation
  68
  - Reserve Capacity
    69
  - Cold Cranking Amperage
    69
  - Circuit Description
    69
- Starting System Description and Operation
  69
- Charging System Description and Operation
  70
  - Charging System Circuit Description
    70
- Ignition System Description
  71
Engine Controls
72
- Engine Controls - 5.7L
  72
  - Fastener Tightening Specifications
    72
  - Fuel System Specifications
    72
Exhaust System
73
- Fastener Tightening Specifications
  73
- Exhaust System Description
  73
  - Resonator
    74
  - Catalytic Converter
    74
  - Muffler
    74
Transmissionltransaxle Description and Operation
75

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