Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
do your own service work, see “Servicing Your Air
Bag-Equipped Corvette” in the Index.
You ;should keep a record with all parts receipts and list
the mileage and the date of any service work you
perform. See “Maintenance Record” in the Index.
NOTICE:
If you try to do your own service work without
knowing enough about it, your vehicle could be
damaged.
Fuel
5.7L LT5 (Code J) Engine
The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number
(VIN) shows the code letter for your engine. You will
find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel.
(See “Vehicle Identification Number” in the Index.)
Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at
9 1 octane or
higher. You may use middle grade or regular unleaded
gasolines, but your vehicle may not accelerate as well.
The gasoline you use should meet specifications ASTM
D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-92 in
Canada. These fuels should have the proper additives,
so
you should not have to add anything to the fuel.
In the United States and Canada, it’s easy to be sure you
get the right kind
of gasoline (unleaded). You’ll see
UNLEADED right on
the pump. And only unleaded
nozzles will fit into your vehicle’s filler neck.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You can remove scratches from a Dulso-coated molding
by wiping briskly with the solvent-type cleaner
described earlier. If a ring forms, repeat the procedure
over a larger area, feathering toward the center of the
ring.
If the ring still remains, wipe the whole molding.
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield
and even make it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
Cleaning Speaker Covers
Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the
speaker won’t be damaged.
If something gets on one
of them, follow the steps earlier under “Using
Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric.” Use as little solvent
as you can.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM
Part
No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner
will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear
window, since they may have to be scraped off later.
If
abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary license should not be attached across the
defogger grid.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT
This is the legal identifier for your Corvette. It appears
on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The
VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label on the inside of your rear storage
compartment. It’s very helpful if
you ever need to order
parts. On this label is:
your VIN,
the model designation,
0 paint information, and
a list of all production options and special
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
equipment.
Engine Identification
The
eighth character in your VIN is the engine code.
This code will help you identify your engine,
specifications, and replacement parts.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine There are three fuse centers on your vehicle. One is in
the right side of your instrument panel. Turn the knob
and pull the door to access the fuses.
The other two fuse blocks are in the engine
compartment. One
is part of the Forward Lamp wiring
harness
(A), and the other is part of the ECM-Engine
wiring harness
(B).
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band
is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the correct size.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a
spare fuse, you can borrow one of the correct value. Just
pick some feature
of your vehicle that you can get along
without
-- like the radio or cigarette lighter -- and use
its fuse, if it is the size you need. Replace it as soon as
you can.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the switch. An electrical overload will cause the lamps
to
go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this
happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right
away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a
fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem and
not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers 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 problem is fixed or goes away.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Instrument Panel Fuse Block
IC 7 21 7 3c 7 4c 7 5c 7 AK: MDL WIPER RDO IGN HTD MIR
6c 7 TAIL 7c 7 HORN 8C 7 STOP/HAZ 9c 7 CRANK AIR BAG
1oc 7 CRANK
CLUTCH P/N
111 7 =c 7 131 7 141 7 15c 7
161 7 17c 7 18C 7 19c 7 2oc 7
RH ILLUM
LH ILLUM CNSLILLUM F.P. 1 F.P. 2
CCM3 VALET A/C CLUTCH UTILITY OXYGEN SEN
21c 722C 7 4 7 24c 7251 7
26C 7 27c 7 2ac 7 29c 7 301 7
311 7 3zc 7 =c 7 34c 7351 7
361 7 371 7 38C 7 391 7401 7
411 742c 7 431 7441 7~C 7
ENG2 lNJl INJ 2 TURN COIL
P.K.E. CLUSTER BACKUP
FAN ENG 1
PWR MIRROR CRUISE E.C.M. AIR BAG CCM 1
RHCTSY LHCTSY L.C.D. CCMP RDOBAlT
SPORTSEAT PWR LOCK A/C PROG CIGAR HATCH
CIRCUIT
BREAKERS
Two maxi -fuse blocks are located under hood
near battery.
- POWER SEAT
POWER WINDOW
P
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For prompt assistance, please have the following
information available to give the Customer Assistance
Representative:
0 Your name, address, home and business telephone
numbers
0 Vehicle Identification Number (This is available
from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at
the left top
of the instrument panel and visible
through the windshield.)
0 Dealership name and location
0 Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
0 Nature of concern
We encourage you to call the toll-free number listed
previously in order to give your inquiry prompt
attention. However,
if you wish to write Chevrolet,
write to:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 7047
Troy, MI 48007-7047 Refer
to your Warranty and Owner Assistance
Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM
Overseas offices.
When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your
concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using
the dealership’s facilities, equipment and personnel.
That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you
have a concern.
Customer Assistance for the Hearing
or Speech Impaired
(TDD)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties,
Chevrolet has installed special TDD
(Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at
its Customer Assistance Center. Any hearing or speech
impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a
conventional teletypewriter (TTY) can communicate
with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-TDD-CHEV. (TDD
users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
Corvette Action Center
If you have any questions, comments or problems
regarding your Corvette in general, you can call the Corvette Action Center at 1-800-457-VElT. The Corvette
Action Center is open between the hours of
6:OO a.m. to
2:30 p.m., CST, Monday through Friday.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Check Gauges Light ............................. 2-85
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-30
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
.................. 6-21
BrakeFluid
................................. 6-33
Engine Coolant
.............................. 6-28
Manual Transmission Fluid
.................... 6-23
Power Steering Fluid
......................... 6-30
Restraint Systems
............................ 1-30
Things Under the
Hood ........................ 6-8
Checking and Adding Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
........ 6-25
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-64
Child Restraints
................................ 1-25
Securing in the Passenger Seat Position
........... 1-26
TopStrap
................................... 1-25
WheretoPut
................................ 1-25
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-6 1
Cinch Feature. Lap Belt
.......................... 1- 12
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-17
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
........................... 6-63
Dulso-Coated Moldings ....................... 6-58
Engine
..................................... 6-63
Fabric
..................................... 6-56
Glass
...................................... 6-59
Leather
.................................... 6-58
Outside
of the Windshield and Wiper Blades ....... 6-60
Removable Roof Panel
........................ 6-60
Soft-Touch Surfaces
.......................... 6-58
Speakercovers
.............................. 6-59
Special Problems
............................ 6-57
EngineOil
.................................. 6-13
Stains
...................................... 6-57
The Inside
of Your Corvette .................... 6-56
The Outside of Your Corvette
................... 6-61
Tires
...................................... 6-63
Top
of the Instrument Panel .................... 6-59
Your Convertible Top
......................... 6-62
Cleaning and Storage. Hardtop
.................... 6-63
Climate Control. Automatic Electronic
............... 3-4
Clock. Setting the
............................... 3-10
Clutch. Hydraulic
............................... 6-24
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-1
Compact Discs. Care of Your
...................... 3-19
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-40
Compartment. Door Storage ...................... 2-59
Console. Center
................................ 2-57
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Control. Loss of ................................ 4-14
Convertible Hardtop
............................. 2-95
Convertible Hardtop.
To Install .................... 2-99
Convertible Hardtop. To Remove
.................. 2-96
ConvertibleTop
................................ 2-90
ToLower
................................... 2-90
ToRaise
................................... 2-93
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-50
Coolant ....................................... 6-27
Coolant Heater. Engine
..................... 2-23. 6- 16
Coolant High Fill Reservoir
(LT1 Engine) ........... 5-23
Coolant. How to Add to the High Fill Reservoir
Vinyl
...................................... 6-58
Compartment.
Rear Storage ....................... 2-58
Coolant Recovery Tank
.......................... 5-17
(LTl Engine)
................................. 5-23
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Adding
.................................... 6-28
Checking
................................... 6-28
Heater
................................ 2-23, 6-16
Temperature Gauge
........................... 2-74
Engine
Cleaning
................................... 6-63
Exhaust
.................................... 2-36
Identification
................................ 6-66
Overheating
................................. 5-13
Power Switch (ZR-
1) ......................... 2-2 1
Running it While You’re Parked ................. 2-36
Specifications
............................... 6-75
5.7L LT1 (Code P) ............................ 6-9
5.7L LT5 (Code
J) ............................ 6- 10
Adding .................................... 6-13
Additives
................................... 6-16
Checking
................................... 6-13
Life Monitor
................................ 2-86
Pressure Gauge
.............................. 2-80
Temperature Gauge
........................... 2-8 1
What Kind to Use
............................ 6-14
What to do with Used Oil
...................... 6-17
When to Change
............................. 6- 16
EnglishMetric Button
........................... 2-67
Ethanol (In Fuel)
............................ 6-3, 6-5
Exhaust, Engine ................................ 2-36
Expectant Mothers, Use of Safety Belts
............. 1-23
Express Down Window
.......................... 2-37
Extended Mobility Tires
......................... 6-49
Extender, Safety Belt
............................ 1-30
Starting
.................................... 2-18
Engineoil
.................................... 6-12 Fabric
Cleaning
............................... 6-56
Fan Control Buttons
.......................... 3.1, 3.4
Fiberglass Springs
.............................. 6-64
Fifth (5). Manual Transmission
.................... 2-28
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-6
Filter. Air Cleaner
.............................. 6-18
Finish Care
.................................... 6-61
Finish Damage
................................. 6-64
First
(1) Position. Manual Transmission ............. 2-28
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-27
Flow-Through Ventilation System
.................. 3-10
Fog Lamp. Bulb Replacement ..................... 6-38
Fog Lamps
.................................... 2-48
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
Forward Lamp Fuse Block
........................ 6-72
Fourth (4). Manual Transmission
................... 2-28
French LanguageManual
........................... 11 ..
Front Map Lamps ............................... 2-49
Front Towing Hook-Ups
.......................... 5-9
Fuel
.......................................... 6-2
FillingYourTank
............................. 6-6
Gauge
..................................... 2-83
First (1) Position. Automatic Transmission
........... 2-27
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
5.7L LTl (Code P)
............................ 6-4
5.7L LT5 (Code
J) ............................. 6-2
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-67
Forward Lamp
.............................. 6-72
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-69
Underhood Lamps
........................... 6-74
ECMEngine
................................ 6-73
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