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Section 6: Owner Checks & Services (Cant.)
CHECK
OR .SERVICE
Key Lock Cylinders
Body Lubrication
WHAT TO DO
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified ii.1 Section D.
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, .including those for the
hood, rear compartment, glove. box dool; console door and any folding- seat hardware. Section D
tells you what to use.
I. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see the Index under Parking Brake if necessary) md the
regular brake.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be -ready to turn off the engine immediately if -it
Starts.
work only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any other positbn, your vehicle
needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in N (Neutral], push the clutch down
halfway,
and try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the c1.utch.i~ pushed
down d the way to the floor. If the .starter works when the clutch isn't pushed all the way
down, your vehicle needs service.
3. On aummtic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in ea& gi%i&. The startejc should
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CHECK-
I OR SERVICE
Parking Brake
and Automatic
Transmission P (Park)
Mechanism Check
Underbody
Flu&ing
WHAT TO DO
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to mrn the key to Lack in each shift lever
position,
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to Lock only when the shift.levex is.h
With a manual transmission, the key should turn to Lock only when the shift lever is in
On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key to Lock without pressing -the button.
.The key should:turn to Luck only with the key button depressed. On all vehicles, the key should
come out only .in Lack. :'a
. ~ -~
P (park).
R (Reverse).
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Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing~downhill.- Keeping your foot on the r . cI dar
brake, set the parking .brake.
To check the. parking brake: With the- engine running and transmission .in N (Neutral), slowly
-remove foot pressure from the regular-brake pedal. Do this until the vehicleiis held by the
parking brake only.
To check the P. (Park) mechanism's holding ability: Shift to P (Park). Then release all brakes.
At least every spring use distilled water to flush any cortosive materials from the underbody.
Take care to
dean thoroughly any areas where mud.and other debris can collect.
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Section D: Recommended Fluids .& Lubricants (Conr.>
USAGE
Key Lock Cylinders
Manual Transmission
shift Linkage
Aut~mtic Transmission
Shift Linkage
Clutch Linkage Pivot
Points
'Floor Shift Linkage
Chassis Lubrication
Windshield Washer
Solvent
m m . 338
FUJID/UIBRICANT
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. l2345120), synthetic ;sAE 5W-30. engine
oil.or silicone lubricant (GM PartNo. 105227": or 10522'77).
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of.NLGI Grade 2,,category LB or GC-LB (or GM .Part
No. 1052@7).
Engine oil.
Engine oil.
Engine 03.
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of KG1 Grade 2, Categury LB or GC-LB
(or GM Part No. 1052497).
AxleLubriCant (GM Part No. 12345477) or SAE. SOW-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant,, and Limited-
Slip DBerential Lubricant. Additive (GM Part..NO. 105235,8) or .equivalent where .required. See
the lndar under Rear Axk.
GM Optikke@ Waher SQlvent [GM par?: No. .105l515) Qr equivglgpt-. ,- . -
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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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Hills. Parking an ................................. 1y6
Hwd Release .. .._ ................................. 245
Safety Warning ................................ 246
Warning,. Overheated Engine ........ 2:13
Horn .................................................... 8.1.
Hot Engine, Safety
Warni&s ......... ZG, 2.16, 24.6, 267, 271
How to.Use This Manual ....................... 9
-Hydroplaning .................................... 188;
HOW the Anti-Lock' System WO&S ..... 174
Hy&aulic Clutch Fluid ..................... 260
Zdentificatim Humxer. VeKcle ...... 303
Idling Your Engine ...................... 67 ,. 78
If-Y0u'r.e Stuck:: In S.and., Mud,
Ice ar Snow ............................ 201, 237
'XgnWm
Key ........ ........................................... 42
Pos~tl.ons ..,............................................. 6p ....
mtlmixiated EII~ system ..................... 57
Indicator Lights (s.ee Warning Lights)
Infant Restraint (see Child Restraints)
. Idatable Restmint ............................. 26
Inflatable Restraint Light. ........... 27, 115
.Infiation, Tires .................. ....-.. ........... 282 .
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Ingide Rearview Mirror ...................... 92
Instrument Panel ................................ 9.9,
Clusters .......................................... 100
Warning Lights ............................... 102
Jck, Tire .......................................... 226
Jump Startmg .................................... 205
K y, ’I Engine Power ........................... 56
‘Intensity Control .............................. 91
Key Release Button ............................ 60
Keys ..................................................... 42
Lane Change Indicator ............. i ...... 82
Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt .................. 23
Front ................................................. 23
Use by Children .......................... 32, 36
Latches, Seatback ............................... 17
Lighter ................................................. 96
Lights
Daytime Running
Lights ................ 90
Headlights .......................... 89, 90, 185
Keyless Entry System .................. 44, 120
Fog ..................................................... 92
Operation .......................................... 90
Reading/Map ................................... 92
security .......................................... 108
Taillights .......................................... 89
.Removing & Replacing Bulbs ....... 273
Replacement Bulbs ........................ 314
Turn Signal ....................................... 82
Underhood ..................................... 249
Warning Lights ............................... 102
Limited-Slip Rear Axle ....................... 76
Loading Your Vehicle ....................... 280
Lock, Torque .................................... 198
Locks ...............I.. .................................. 43
Long Distance Driving .................... 193
Low Battery ..................................... 205
Low Coolant Warning Light ........... 112
Low Fuel Warning .........;.................. 103
Low Oil Light ................................... 118
Low Oil Pressure Warning ............... 104
Low Tire Pressure Light ................... 113
Low Tire Pressure
Warning System .............................. 113
Lowering Your Convertible Top ..... 125
Lubricants & Fluids ......................... -3 17
Luggage Carrier .................................. 94
Mbtenance Record ...................... 340
Maintenance Schedule ..................... 321.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............ 118
Manual Front Seat ............................... 14
Manual Lap4 houlder
Safety Belt ....................................... 23
Manual Reclining Seatback ................. 16
Manual Transmission
Adding Fluid
.................................. 260
Checking Fluid ............................... 259
shifting ............................................ 70
Methanol in Gasoline ....................... 241:
Mileage Indicator
Mirrors (see
Odometer G Speedometer)
Convex Outside ............................... 93
Power Remote
Control .................... 93
Mountain Driving ............................ 195
Inside Manual DayLNight ................ 92
Visor Vanity .................................... 94
New Vehicle “Break-In” Period ........ 59
Night Drivlng .................................... 184
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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