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Section B: Owner Checks and Services
isted below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety,
ependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Vhenever any fluids or lubricants are added
to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Section D.
If Each Fuel Fill (/t is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.)
i CHECK
OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Engine Oil Level
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer
tank and add the proper fluid if
Windshield Washer Check
the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary. See “Coolant” in
Engine Coolant Level Check the
engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
Fluid Level necessary.
See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index for further details.
further details.
the
Index for further details.
It Least Once a Month
CHECK
OR SERVICE
Tire Inflation
Cassette Deck
WHAT TO DO
Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading
Information label located on the rear edge
of the driver’s door. See “Tires” in the Index for
further details.
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
15 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems”
in the Index for further details.
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I Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
I
S
isted below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You
hould let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
ompleted at once.
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Restraint Systems
Steering and
‘Suspension Inspection
Tire and Wheel Inspection
Exhaust System
Inaection
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WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractots, anchorages and
reminder systems are working properly.
Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything
that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have
it repaired.
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering systenl for damaged, loose or missing parts,
signs of wear, or lack
of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper
hookup, binding, 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 near 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 build-up in
the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes
into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust”
in the Index.
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Bulb Replacement Front Turn Signal
............. 197
Headlights
.................. 195
Rear Cargo Compartment Light
. . 200
Rear Turn Signal and Taillight
... 197
Sidemarker
.................. 199
Bulbs. Halogen
................. 195
Bulbs. Replacement
............. 223
Capacities and Specifications
...... 224
Care of Safety Belts
............. 212
Canadian
Roadside Assistance
... 255
Carbon Monoxide
............... 59
Cassette Tape and Compact Disc
Player. AM/FM Stereo with
..... 11 5
Cassette Tape Player. AM/FM
Stereo with
.................. 113
Cassette Tape Player. Care of Your
. 11 7
Center Console
.................. 72
Chains. Tire
................... 209
Changing a Flat Tire
............. 159
Changing System Light
........... 94
Checking Things under the
Hood
....................... 175
Checking Your Restraint Systems
... 33
Chevrolet Roadside
Chevrolet Service Publications
Check
Gauges Light
.............. 93
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......... 2 16
Assistance
.................. 255
(Ordering Information)
........ 258 Child
Restraints
................. 29
Passenger Seat
................ 30
Top Strap
.................... 29
Children (Safety Belts)
............ 28
Children. Larger (Safety Belts)
..... 3 1
Cinch Feature. Lap Belt ........... 21
Circuit Breakers. Fuses and
....... 219
City Driving
................... 134
Cleaner. Air
................... 182
Cleaning Convertible Top
.............. 2 14
Dulso-Coated Moldings
........ 2 13
Fabric
...................... 211
Glass
....................... 213
Hardtop. and Storage of
........ 21 5
Inside of Your Corvette
........ 210
Instrument Panel. Top of
....... 2 12
Leather
..................... 2 12
Outside of Your Corvette ....... 214
Problems. Special
............. 2 1 1
Removable Roof Panel ......... 2 13
Soft-Touch Surfaces
........... 2 12
Speaker Covers
.............. 2 12
Tires ....................... 215
Vinyl
....................... 212
Windshield and
Cigarette
Lighter
................ 76
Engine
..................... 215
Wiper Blades
.............. 213
Climate Control. Automatic
Electronic
................... 108 Zlock.
Setting the
............... 113
Zluster. Instrument
............... 80
Clutch. Hydraulic ............... 187
Comfort Controls
............... 106
Comfort Controls and Audio
Systems
.................... 105
Compact Disc Player. AM/FM
Stereo with Cassette Tape and
... 115
Compact Discs. Care
of Your ....... 118
Compact Disc. To Play a
......... 116
Compact Spare Tire
............. 169
Compartments. Storage and
........ 72
Concealed Headlights
............ 67
Console. Center
................. 72
Control of a Vehicle
............. 124
Control. Loss of
................ 130
Controls Air Conditioner
.............. 106
Brightness
................... 67
Comfort
.................... 106
Cruise ....................... 64
Features and
.................. 35
Seat
......................... 12
Convertible Hardtop
............. 100
To Install Your
............... 103
To Remove Your
............. 100
Convertible Top
................. 96
Cleaning Your
............... 214
To Lower Your
................ 96
To Raise Your
................. 99
Convex Outside Mirror
........... 69
... 262
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Engine Running
.................. 58. 59
Starting Your
................. 47
andthe
..................... 230
Extended Mobility Tires
......... 205
Extender. Safety Belt
............. 33
Fabric Protection
.............. 21 1
Fan Control Buttons
............. 106
Features and Controls ............ 35
Fiberglass Springs
.............. 2 16
Filling Your Tank
............... 174
Finish Care (Paint)
.............. 214
Finish Damage (Paint)
........... 2 15
Flashers. Hazard Warning
........ 142
Flat Tire. Changing a ............ 159
Flat Tire. Storing a
.......... 167. 168
Flat. If a Tire Goes
.............. 159
Fluid
Automatic Transmission
....... 184
Manual Transmission
.......... 186
Power Steering
............... 191
Recommended
............... 244
Windshield Washer
........... 192
Fog Lights
..................... 68
Foreign Countries. Fuels in
....... 174
Foreign Material Paint Damage
.... 21 5
Forward Lamp Fuse Block ........ 222
Freeway Driving
............... 134
... 264
Environment. Your Vehicle
Exhaust. Engine
................. 59 Front
Map Lights
................... 68
Seat. Manual
................. 12
Towing Hook-ups
............. 148
Fuel
......................... 173
Fuels in Foreign Countries
........ 174
Fuse Block FuelGage
...................... 83
ECM Engine
................. 222
Forward Lamp
............... 222
Instrument Panel
............. 220
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
..... 219
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
....... 173
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature
..... 89
Engine Oil Pressure
............ 91
Engine Oil Temperature
......... 92
Fuel
........................ 83
Readings. Numeric
............. 83
Warning Lights and Indicators
.... 82
Glass ......................... 213
GM Participation in BBB Auto Line
-
Markings .................... 82
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Program
.................. 253
Halogen Bulbs
............... 195
Hardtop. Cleaning and Storage of
. . 215
Hardtop. Convertible
............ 100
Hatch Release. Remote ........... 41 Hazard Warning Flashers
......... 142
Headlights
..................... 67
Headlight Doors
................. 67
Headlight High/Low Beam
........ 62
Heater. Engine Coolant (Block)
..... 50
Heating ....................... 107
Highway Hypnosis
.............. 135
Hill and Mountain Roads ......... 136
Hood Release
.................. 175
Hood. Checking Things under the
. . 175
Hook.Ups. Front Towing
......... 148
Hook.Ups. Rear Towing
......... 149
Horn
.......................... 60
How to Add Coolant to the
Coolant Recovery Tank
........ 153
How To Add Coolant to the
Coolant High Fill Reservoir
............. 154. 157
Hydraulic Clutch
............... 187
Hydroplaning
.................. 133
Hypnosis. Highway
............. 135
Identification Number. Vehicle
.... 218
Idling. Rovgh
...... : ............ 50
If a Tire Goes Flat .............. 159
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................... 169
Ignition Switch
.................. 46
Inflation
- Tire Pressure .......... 206
Inside Daymight Rearview
Mirror
....................... 69
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Shift Speeds .................... 54
Shifting into P (Park)
............. 57
Shifting out of P (Park)
........... 58
Six-Speed Manual Transmission
.... 53
Skidding
...................... 130
Smaller Children and Babies
(Safety Belts)
................. 28
Snow or Ice. Driving on
.......... 138
Spare Tire. Compact
............. 169
Speakers. Adjusting the
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape
Tape Player
................ 114
and Compact Disc Player
..... 11 5
Specifications. Capacities and
..... 224
Speedometer and Odometer
........ 80
Sport Seat ...................... 13
Springs. Fiberglass
.............. 21 6
Starting Your Engine
............. 47
Starting. Jump
................. 143
Steam Coming from Your Engine.
If There Is
................... 150
Steam. If There Is No
............ 151
Steering
...................... 127
Fluid. Power
................. 191
In Emergencies
............... 128
Power
...................... 127
Tips
........................ 127
Compartments
................ 72
Door
........................ 73
Storage
... 268
Storage
Rear
........................ 73
Vehicle
..................... 195
Storing a Flat Tire
.......... 167. 168
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow . . 169
Sun Visors
..................... 74
Switch. Ignition
................. 46
Symbols. Safety Warnings and
...... 8
Symbols. Vehicle ................ 10
System Problems (Electrical)
....... 82
Tachometer
................... 8 1
Tank. Filling Your
.............. 174
Temperature Control Lever
....... 106
Theft
.......................... 43
Theft Deterrent. PASS-Key
........ 45
Theft Deterrent. Universal
......... 44
Thermostat
.................... 190
Tilt Wheel
...................... 61
Tips, Steering
.................. 127
Tips. Ventilation
................ 1 12
Tire Loading
................... 202
Tires
......................... 204
Balance. Wheel Alignment and
. . 208
Buying New
................. 207
Chains
..................... 209
Changing a Flat
.............. 159
Cleaning
.................... 2 1 5
Compact Spare ............... 169
Extended Mobility
............ 205
Inflation Pressure
............. 206 Tires
Inspection and Rotation
........ 206
Low Tire Pressure Warning System
.................... 87
Storing a Flat
............ 167. 168
Temperature Grades
........... 208
Traction Grades
.............. 208
Treadwear
................... 207
When It’s Time for New
....... 207
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc
Uniform Quality Grading
....... 207
Tone. Setting the
Tape Player
................ 11 3
Player .................. 115
Top. Convertible
................. 96
Torque Lock
.................... 58
Towing A Trailer
.................... 139
Top
Strap (Child Restraints)
........ 29
Front Hook-Ups
.............. 148
Rear Hook-Ups
.............. 149
Your Vehicle
................. 146
Track Use.
Off Road ............. 49
Trailer. Towing a
............... 139
Transmission
Automatic
.................... 51
Fluid. Automatic
............. 184
Fluid. Manual
................ 186
Manual
...................... 53