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Engine Block Heafer
(LT7 ENGINE, CANADA ONLY)
In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or
colder, the engine block heater can
he1p:You’ll get easier starting and
better fuel economy during engin,e
warm-up.
To Use the Engine Block Heater:
1. Turn off -the engine.
2..Open the hood and un-wrap the
3. Plug it into a normal,. gromded.
electrical
cord.
110-volt
outlet.
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A.
Plugging the.:cord into an ’ ’ .
ungrounded outlet could
cause an ‘electrical shock. Also, the
wrong lund of extension cord could
overheat and cause
a.fire. You
could be seriously injured. Plug the
cord
into a properly grounded
three-prong 110-volt outlet.
If the
cord won’t reach, use a heavy-duty
three-prong extension cord rated
for at least 15 amps.
, After y0u’V.e used the. b1o.d~ .heat,eI,
be
sure to.stolre the cord--as’it-was
. befoxe., to keep it; away from m.oving--:-
-engine.parts. If you don’t, it .cdd
.be- damaged.
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How long should you keep the block
heater plugged in? The answer depends
on the weather, the kind of oil you
have, and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask
that you contact a Chevrolet dealer in
the area where you’ll be parking your
vehicle. The dealer can give: you the best
advice for that particular area.
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3. Turn off the ignition on both
vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren’t
needed, and radios.
This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries.
And it could save your radio!
4. Open the hoods and locate the
batteries.
Find the positive
{ + j and, negative
(-) terminals on each battery.
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NOTICE I
@you ,ne~ed-a.new cap, ‘be .sure to
getthe right type:Your dealer can
wrong type, it may not-fkor have
proper venting, and your Euel:.tank
and emissions system might be
damaged.
.’ get .-one far .you. If you g&the ..
Checking Things Under
the Hood
The following sections tell you how to
check fluids, lubricants and important
parts underhoad.
Hood Release
To open the hood, first pdl the hood
release handle inside the vehicle.
Then lift the rear edge of the hood at
the windshield area.
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Leaving your hood open and your
underhood lights on can drain your
battery.
If you need to keep the hood
open for an extended period
of time,
remove the Underhood Lights Fuse.
This 1O-amp fuse is located under the
hood on the left-hand marker light
assembly. See the
Index under Fuses &
Circuit Breakers.
Engine Oil
It's a good.idea to check pur engine oil
level every time you get fuel. In order to
get
an accurate reading, the vehicle
must be on level
ground.
If you have the LTl engine, the best
time
to check your engine oil is when
the
engine is warn. If the engine is
mnning, the engine oil won't drain back
into the pan.
Turn off the engine and
give the oil a few minutes to drain back
into the-oil
pan. If you don't, the oil
dipstick might not show the actual
level. If
you have a ZR-1, the best time to
chegk your engine oil is when
the
engine
is cold. If you run the engine, the
engine oil
won't drain back into the pan
fast enough.
Give the oil two hours to
drain
back into the oil pan. If you don't,
the oil dipstick might not
show the
actual level.
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TO change your-Corvette's headli,ghts,
you'll need a Phillips screwdriver and a
# 15 Torx@ driver.
'1 .. Release the hood latch and r~ise the
2. The headlights need to be halfway
hood to the open position.
open. Turn theswitch to the
headlights ON position., -then quicldy
back to the p.arking lights ON
position .You hay have to do this a
few times until you get the headlights
in the halfway-open position. Or you
can open the .headlight-s manually.
See the Index urmder Conceukd.
Hmdlighfq.
3. From the engine compartment -side,
rcpove the two Torx@ screws on:
each side of the. front, of the
headlight.
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Service & Appearance Care
Front Turn Signal Light
Replacement
To replace a front turn signal bulb on
your,Corvette, follow these steps:
1, Release the hood latch and raise the
hood
to the open position.
2. From the engine compartment side,
remove the front turn signal light by
rotating the bdb socket counter-
cloclwise
'14 turn and pulling it out.
3. Replace the light.
4. To reinstall the bulb socket, match
the three
loclcing tabs on the socket
with the three notches
on the
housing.
and rotate it cloclmise.
5. Push the bulb socket into the housing
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Rear Turn Slgnal and Taillight
Replacement
To replace a rear turn signal and
taillight on your Corvette, €0110~ these
steps:
1. Use a #15 Tom* driver to remove
the
screws from the lens.
2. Pull the lens out.
3. Push the bulb in and turn counter-
clockwise. Remove the bulb from the
socket.
4. Replace the bulb by pushing the new
bulb in and turning it clockwise.
5. Replace the lens. To prevent water
from getting inside the lens, make
sure the lens seal is properly
positioned. Tighten the
screws.
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Electronic Heating and Air
Conditioning
The blower motor for the ,optional
(C683 Automatic Electronic Climate
Control 6yst.em is protected by a 5-amp
underhood- fuse. -See your dealer for
service.
Headlight. Wiring
The headlight wiring is protected by a
circuit breaker in the.Iight switch, An
electrical overload will cause the lights
to go on and off, QT in some cases to
remain o€E. If this happens, have your-
headlight system checked right away.
Windshield. Wipers
The windshield wiper- motor is
protected.
by a circuit breaker and a
fuse. If the rn0to.r overheats due to
heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop
until the. motor cools. If, the overload is
caused by some electrical problem, 'ham
it
fixed.
Power Windows and Other
Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel
protect the
power windows and other
power accessories.
When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker
opens and closes, protecting the circuit
until the.proHern is
fixed.