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Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall).
You should let your- GM dealer's service department or other qualified ssvj,cg [email protected] do these j-obs. Make sure any necessary
repairs are completed
at once.
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Steering and
Suspension Inspection
Tire and Wheel
Inspection
Exhaust System
Inspection
~-
Rear Axle Service
Brake System
Inspection
WHAT SHOULD BE DOME
Inspect. the front and rear susp-ension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts,
signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses. for proper
hookup,
bindmg-, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage. If there is irregular or premature wear, check the
wheel alignment. Inspect for damaged wheels.
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the
body neat the exhaust system. Look for broken,
damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or
other conditions which could cause a heat buildup in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes
into the- vehicle.
See the Index under Engine Exhaust.
Check:the gear lubricant leve1.h the rear axle and add if needed. See the Index: under Rear Axle.
A fluid loss in this system;may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair it if needed.
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect
-other brake parts, .hcluding calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adju\
stment. You
may need
to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in
frequent braking.
NOTE:. A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be
serviced.
Also, if 'the brake system warning light stays on or comes on, something may be wrong
with .the brake system. See the Index under Brake System Warning Light. 'If your anti-lock brake
systemwarning light stays on, comes on or flashes, something may be wrong with the anti-lock
brake system. See the Index under Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.
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Brakes, Anti-Lock ........................... 173
Active Light .................................... 117
Service Light ................................. 117
Braking ............................................. 172
Braking Emergencies ....................... 178
. Anti-Lo.ck Brake System .............. ‘173
Braking Technique ........................... I32
“Break-In, ” New Vehicle .................... 59
Bu&ling Up (see Safe@ Belts)
Bulb ‘Replacement
Back-up Light ................................ 277
Center High-Momte-d
Cornering Lights. ........................... 277
Fog Light ....................in................. 275
‘Rear Cargo Light ........................... 278
Side Marker Lights ....................... 277
Taillight ............................................. 2%
.Turn Signals, Front and Rear ....... 276
Bulbs, Replacement .......................... 514
Cpcities and Specifications ........ 389
Carbon Monoxide in
Exhaust ........................ 59, 79, 80, 2
stop Light ............................. 278: 279
Headlight ........................................ 273
158
Cassette Tape Player
Center
Storage Console ....................... 95
Central Control Module ..................... 120
Chains,
Tire ............................. 236, 288
Changing a .Flat .Tire ........................ 225
Charging System Light ..................... 118
Check . Gauges Light ........................ 108
Checking
Brake Fluid .................................... 270
Engine Coolant ............................... 262
(see Audio Systems)
h@e Oil Level .................... 249, 250
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 269
Rear Axle Fluid .............................. 261
Safety Belt Systems ................... ...,.. 37
Transmission Fluids ...... 257,258, 259
Under the Hood .............................. 245
Ch~d Paint Spotting .................... 303
CMd Restraints .................................. 33
CWhn and Safety Belts ............. 32, 36
Cigarette Lighter ................................. 96
Cinch Fawe .................................... 24
Circuit Breakers & Fuses ................. 305
city, Driving ..................................... 190
Checking Things
8
Cleaner. Air ..................................... 254
Aluminum Wheels ................ 296. 301
Carpet ............................................ 292
Cassette Player
.............................. 160
Compact Discs .............................. 160
Convertible
. Rear Window ....................... 125, 298
Top ............................................... 297
“Dulso”’-Coated Molding ............... 294
~ngine .............................................. 301
Fabric .............................................. 290
Fibeiglass Springs ........................ 303
Finis3l ................................................ .OO
Foreign Material .............................. 302
Glass .............................................. 295-
.Hardtop ......................................... 300
hide of Your Corvette ................. 2510
Instrument Panel .......................... 294
Leather or Vinyl ............................ 293
Outside of Your Corvette .............. 296.
Power Antenna .............................. 161
Removable Roof Panels ................. 297
%oft Touch” Surfaces .................... 293
Special Problems ........................... 292
Cleaning
Safety Belts
.................................... 295
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'Emergencies. Braking ....................... 178
Emergencies. Steering in ................. 180
Emergency Starting .......................... 205
Emergencies on the Road ................. 203
Emergency Towing .......................... 208
Engine Block Heater ......................... 66
Engine
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gage ............................................... 106
Engine Cooling System .................... 262
Engine Exhaust ..................... 79, 80, 200
Coolant .......... 216, 262, 263, 311, 317
Engine Identification ......................... 304
Engine Oil ........................................ 249
Capacity .......................................... 3 1 f
Energy Conserving ......................... 252
Low Oil Light ................................. I X8
Additives ....................................... 253
Checking 81 Adding .............. 249. 250
Disposing of Used Oil .................... 254
Pressure Gage ............................... 103
Substitute ........................................ 253
Temperature Gage ......................... 104
When to Change ............................. 253
Engine Oil Life Monitor .................. 109
Engine Overheating ......................... 213
160
Engine Power Curves ....................... 319
Engine Power Key ............................. 56
Engine Power Switch ........................ 74
Engine Specifications ....................... 313
Engine, starting
Automatic Transmission ................. 63
Manual Transmission ..................... 65
Ethanol in Gasoline .......................... 242
Exhaust
Dangerous Gas in ....... 59, 79,80, 200
Parking with the.Engine
Expectant Mothers, Use of
Expressway Driving ......................... 191
Extender, Safety Belt .......................... 37
Exterior Appearance
Running ............................ 67, 78, 80
.Safety Belts ...................................... 31
(see Appearance Care)
Rbric cleaning
(see Appearance Care)
Fabric Protection ............................. 291
Fan Warnings ........... 206, 207, 215, 246
Fiberglass Springs ............................ 303
Filliig the Fuel Tank ....................... 244
Filter
Air Cleaner ............................. 254, 312
Oil ........................................... 253, 312
Finish. Damage ................................... 302
Flashers, Hazard
Warning ......................................... 204
Flat Tire ............................................ 224
Storing a .Flat-& cept ZR-l .......... 233
StoMg a .Flat-Z R-1 ..................... 234
Flooded Engine ............................ 62, . 64
System ............................................ 145
Capacities ....................................... 311
Hydraulic Clutch ............................. 260
Power Steering .............................. -269
Rear Axle ................................ 261, 318
Windshield Washer .......... 84,269, 318
plow-Through Ventilation
Pluid
Brake ..................................... 270, 317
Transmission ................. 256, 311, 317
Fluids & Lubricants ........................ 317
Fog, Driving in ................................ 189
Fog Light Bulb Replacement ... 275, 314
Freeway Driving ............................... 191
Fog Lights ............................................ 92
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Starting Your Engine
Autonktic Transmission ................ 63
In Very Cold Weather ................ 62. 64
M-anual Transmission ...................... 65
Starting Your Car if the Battery
is "Dead" (see Jump Starting)
Steering
Ln Emergencies .............................. 180
Off-Road Recovery .......................... 181
Tips ................................................. 179
Steering Wheel, Tilt ............................. 81
Stereo Sound Systems
(see.Audio Systems)
Storage
Center- Corisole .................................. 95
Glove Box ........................................ 59
Rear Storage Compartment .............. 95
Except Z.R-1 Rear Tires ................. 233
ZR-I Rear Tires ............................. 23.4
Storing Your Vehicle .......................... 272
Stuck, If You Are ...................... 201, 237
Sun Visors ........................................... 93
Supplemental Inflatable
Restraint
(SIR) System ....................... 26
Light ..................................... 27, 115
Storing a Plat Tire
Questions & Answers ................... 128
Servicing Corvettes with SIR ....... 30
Warning-s ............................. 26. 2-7. 30
Synthetic Oil ..................................... 238
System Problems .............................. 120
T achometer ..................................... 101
Taillight Replacement ........................ 276
Tape.Player (see Adio Systems)
Technical Facts & Specifications
Bulbs ................................................... 314
Capacities and Specifications. ........ 311
Dimensions ...................................... 31.6
E1estri"d Equipment,
Add-on ........................... 65, 146, 304-
En.ine.. .p ec...ons ...................... 313
Fluids:& Lubrimts ..................... !. 317
Fuses & Circuit Breakers .............. 305
Replacement Parts ........................... 312
Service Parts Identification
'Label ............................................ 304
Vehick Identification Number
(VIN) ............................................ 3303
TemperatureWag .............. 106, 111
The €t .................................................... 52
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Theft Deterrent . System ...................... 53
Themostat ........................................ 268
Throttle Cable Adjusters ................... 256
Tilt Steering wheel.. ............................ 8 1.
Time, Setting the ............................. 148
Tires .................................................. 281
‘fBlow Out” ....................!............... 224
Buying New ..................................... 284
Chains ................................... 236, 288
Flat, Changing .............................. 225 .
Idition .......................................... 282
Inspection ....................................... 284
Loading .......................................... 280
Low Pressure Warning Light ........... 113
Pressure ......................................... 282
Quality Grading ............................. 285
Rotation ......................................... 283
Spare, Compact ............................ 236
Special Wheel Nut Socket- ............. 226
Storing a Flat .......................... 233, 234
Wear Indicators ............................. 284
Wheel Alignment & Tire Bal an= ... 287
Wheel LO& Key .................... 226, 233’
Wheel Replacement ...................... 287
‘when to Replace Wheels .............. 287
Winter Driving ............................... 198
166
Torque Lock ..................................... 198
Towing a Trailer ............................... 201
‘Towing Your Corvette ...................... 208
Traf€ic Lights ................................... 166
.Transmission, Automatic ............ 67, 78
Transmission, Manual ................. 70, 79
Trip Monitor ..................................... 11 0
ENG MET ..................................... 111
FUEL INFO ................................... 11 0
Gauge ............................................. 111
Trip Odo ........................................ 111
Trip Reset ....................................... 11 1
Trip Odometer ................................. 11 1
Twn and Lane Change Indicator ..... 82
Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever .... 82
Acceleration Slip Regulation
Button
............................................ 89
Cruise Control .................................. 84
Headlight High-Low Beam
Changer ............................... .‘91
Turn & Lane Change Indicator ...... 82
Turn Signal Indicator ..................... 82
Turn Signal Replacement
Front
............................................ 276
Rear ............................................. 276
Windshield-Washer ........................... 83
Windshield Wipers .......................... 83
Turn Signal Indicator ........................ 82
Underhood Engine Lights -and
Fuse ........................................ 249, 309
Universal The8 Deterrent ................... 53
Unleaded Gasoline .......................... 241
Upholstery Care ............................... 290
Urban Driving .................................. 190
‘Vehicle Identification Number
(V~) .............................................. 303
Vehicle Loading ............................ .- ... 280
Vehicle Storage ................................ 272
Ventilation ........................ 137, 143, 1.45
VIN ................................................... 303
Visor Vanity Mirrors ......................... 94
Voltmeter .......................................... 105
wming Flashers. Hazard ........... 204
Warning. Lights
Anti-Lock Brake
System ............... 117
ASR System .......... .......................... 115