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Normal Air Conditioning
Bi-Level Vent
Heater
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These symbols are used on warning and
indicator lights:
Engine Coolant Temperature
Battery Charging System
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Fuel
Engine Oil Pressure
Engine Oil
Temperature
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System
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Engine
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Here are some other symbols you may see:
Hatch Release
Hood Release
Lighter Horn
Speaker
Acceleration Slip Regulation
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How long should you keep the coolant
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 your 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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Automatic Transmission
There are several different positions for
your shift lever.
P (Park)
This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best
position to use when you start your
engine because your vehicle can’t move
easily. Ensure the shift
lever is fully in
“P”
(Park) range before starting the engine.
Your Corvette has a brake-transmission
shift interlock. You have to fully apply
your regular brakes before you can shift
from “P” (Park) when the ignition key is
in the “Run” position. If you cannot shift
out of
“P” (Park), ease pressure on the
shift lever
- push the shift lever all the
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SOON
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)
A computer monitors operation of your
fuel, ignition and emission control
systems. This light should come on when
the ignition is on,
but the engine is not
running, as a check to show you it is
working. If it does not come on at all,
have it fixed right away. If it stays on, or
it comes on while you are driving, the
computer is indicating that you have a
problem.
You should take your vehicle in
for service soon.
NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle
with this light on, after a while the
emission controls won’t work as
well, your fuel economy won’t be as
good and your engine may not
run as
smoothly. This could lead to costly
repairs not covered by your warranty.
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Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
This gauge tells you if there could be a
problem with your engine oil pressure.
The engine oil pressure gauge shows the
engine oil pressure
in psi (pounds per
square inch) or kPa (kilopascals) when
the engine is running. Oil pressure
should be
20 to 80 psi (140 to 550 kPa).
It may
vary with engine speed, outside
temperature and oil viscosity, but readings
above the shaded area show the normal
operating range. Readings in the shaded
area tell you that the engine
is low on oil,
or that you might have some other oil
problem. See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
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This light will come on briefly when you are starting
the engine. If the light comes
on and stays on while you are driving,
check your gauges to see if they are in
the warning areas.
This light can come on for:
high oil temperature or low oil
pressure
high coolant temperature
high or low battery voltage
low fuel level
LOW
OIL
L
Low Oil Light
This light should come on while you are
starting your engine. If
the light doesn’t
come on, have it repaired.
If the light
comes on while starting your engine and
stays on, your engine oil level may be too
low. You may need to add oil. See
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
LOW
COOLANT
Low Coolant Light
This light comes on when the coolant in
the system is low. You may need to add
coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index.
NOTICE:
Driving with the “LOW COOLANT”
light on could cause your Corvette to
overheat. See “Engine Overheating”
in the Index. Your Corvette could be
damaged, and it wouldn’t be covered
by your warranty.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine begin to check traffic. Try to determine
where you expect to blend with the flow.
Try to merge into the gap
at close to the
prevailing speed. Switch on your turn
signal, check your mirrors and glance
over your shoulder as often as necessary.
Try to blend smoothly with the traffic
flow.
Once you are on the freeway, adjust your
speed to the posted limit or to the
prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay in the
right lane unless you want to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your
mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just
before you leave the lane, glance quickly
over your shoulder to make sure there
isn’t another vehicle in your “blind” spot.
Once you are moving on the freeway,
make certain you allow a reasonable
following distance. Expect to move
slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway,
move to the proper lane well
in advance.
If you miss your exit do not, under any
circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on
to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes
quite sharply. The exit speed is usually
posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not
to your sense of
motion. After driving for any distance at
higher speeds, you may tend to think you
are going slower than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well
rested. If you must start when you’re not
fresh
- such as after a day’s work -
don’t plan to ,make too many miles that
first part
of the journey. Wear comfortable
clothing and shoes you can easily drive
in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If
you keep it serviced and maintained, it’s
ready to go. If it needs service, have it
done before starting out. Of course, you’ll
find experienced and able service experts
in Chevrolet dealerships all across North
America. They’ll be ready and willing to
help if you need
it.
Here are some things you can check
before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the
reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
0 Wiper Blades: Are they in good
shape?
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Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:
Have you checked all levels?
Lights: Are they all working? Are the
lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a
safe, trouble-free trip.
Is the wead
good enough for long-distance
driving? Are the tires all inflated to
the recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the
weather outlook along your route?
Should you delay your trip
a short
time to avoid a major storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as
“highway hypnosis”? Or is it jugt plain
falling asleep at the wheel? Call it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or
whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch
of road with the same scenery, along with
the hum of the tires on the road, the drone
of the engine, and the rush of the wind
against the vehicle that can make you
sleepy. Don’t let it happen to you! If it
does, your vehicle can leave the road in
less than a second, and you could crash
and be injured.
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Cooling System
When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood,
here’s what you’ll see on the
LT5 engine:
1. Coolant recovery tank
2. Coolant high fill reservoir with
3. Electric engine fans
pressure cap
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If
the coolant inside the coolant recovery
tank is boiling, don’t do anything else
until it cools down.
When it is cool, remove the coolant
recovery tank cap and look at the dipstick.
The coolant level should be at or above
“COLD.” If it isn’t, you may have a leak
in the radiator hoses, heater hoses,
radiator, water pump or somewhere else
in the cooling system.
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Engine damage from running your
engine without coolant isn’t covered
by your warranty.
If there seems to be no leak, check
to see
if the electric engine fans are running.
If the engine is overheating, both fans
should be running.
If they aren’t, your
vehicle needs service.
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well-ventilated area only. If you use
them, don’t saturate the stained area.
If a ring forms after spot cleaning,
clean the entire area immediately or it
will set.
Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric
Vacuum and brush the area to remove
any loose dirt.
Always clean a whole trim panel or
section. Mask surrounding trim along
stitch or welt lines.
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
following the directions on the
container label.
Use suds only and apply with a clean
sponge.
Don’t saturate the material.
Don’t rub it roughly.
As soon as you’ve cleaned the section,
use a sponge to remove the suds.
Rinse the section with a clean, wet
sponge.
Wipe
off what’s left with a slightly
damp paper towel or cloth.
Then dry it immediately with a blow
dryer or a heat lamp.
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Be careful with a hair dryer or heat
lamp. You could scorch the fabric.
Wipe with a clean cloth.
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type
cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will
clean
off better with just water and mild
soap.
If you need to use a solvent:
0
0 Gently scrape excess soil from the
trim material with a clean, dull knife
or scraper. Use very little cleaner, light
pressure and clean cloths (preferably
cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at
the outside of the stain, “feathering”
toward the center. Keep changing to a
clean section of the cloth.
When you clean a stain from fabric,
immediately dry the area with an air
hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp to help
prevent a cleaning ring. (See the
previous NOTICE.)
Fabric Protection
Your Corvette has upholstery and carpet
that has been treated with Scotchgard”
Fabric Protector, a 3M product.
Scotchgard
” protects fabrics by repelling
oil and water, which are the carriers of
most stains. Even with this protection,
you still need to clean your upholstery
often to keep it looking new.
Further information on cleaning is
available by calling 1-800-433-3296
(in Minnesota, 1-800-642-6167).
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or oily stains:
Such as grease,
oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee
with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar
and asphalt.
Carefully scrape
off excess stain.
Follow the solvent-type instructions
described earlier.
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and
asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle
seat fabric. They should be removed
as soon as possible. Be careful,
because the cleaner will dissolve them
and may cause them to spread.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 23 - Injectors #2, 3, 5, 8 (LTI);
Secondary Injector Relays (#1,2
(LT5); Secondary SF1 Control
Modules (LT5)
(10 Amp.)
24 - Turn Signal Flashers (10 Amp.)
25 - Ignition Coil and Ignition Coil
26 - Passive Keyless Entry Module
27 - Instrument Cluster; Driver Module (10 Amp.)
(5 Amp.)
Information Center; Air Bag Derm; Acceleration Slip Regulation
Switch
(15 Amp.)
Transmission Position Switch; One
to Four Shift Solenoid
(10 Amp.)
29 - Primary Cooling Fan Relay Coil;
Secondary Cooling Fan Relay Coil
28 - Backup Lights Switch;
(5 Amp.)
30 - Direct Ignition Module; Camshaft Sensor; Canister Purge Solenoid;
Throttle Position Sensor Buffer
Module; EGR Circuit (LT1);
31
32
Secondary Air Inlet Solenoid
(LT5); Electronic Ignition Control
Module (LT5); One to Four Shift
Relay
( 10 Amp.)
Power Mirror Adjuster Control;
Lighted Rearview Mirror; Visor
Vanity Mirrors
(5 Amp.)
Cruise Control Engage Switch;
Daytime Running Lights Module;
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Module
(5 Amp.)
33 - Engine Control Module (5 Amp.)
34 - Air Bag System (15 Amp.)
35 - Central Control Module (5 Amp.)
36 - Footwell Courtesy Lights; Door
Courtesy Lights; Glove
Compartment Lights; Lighted
Rearview Mirror
(5 Amp.)
37 - Bose Amplifier Relay; Power
Antenna Relay; Cargo
Compartment Lights
(20 Amp.)
Relay
(5 Amp.)
38 - LCD; Tone Generator; Dome Light
39 - Central Control Module (5 Amp.)
40 - Radio Receiver Box (Battery);
Radio Control Head; Passive
Keyless Entry Module
(5 Amp.)
41 - Sport Seat (10 Amp.)
42 - Power Door Lock Switches; Driver
Information Center; Passive
Keyless Entry Module
(20 Amp.)
43 - A/C Programmer (5 Amp.)
44 - Cigar Lighter; Accessory Plug
45 - Hatch or Deck Lid Release Relay
K - Power Seats (30 Amp. Circuit
L - Blank
M - Power Windows (30 Amp: Circuit
N - Blank
P - Blank
(15 Amp.)
(25 Amp.)
Breaker)
Breaker)
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