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Hardtop
The optional hardtop has the same durable finish as the
painted surfaces of your Corvette. You can wash, polish
and wax it.
If you store the hardtop for a long time, keep it covered
in a dry place. Apply silicone grease to all the
weatherstrips.
Engine Cleaning
Use care when cleaning the LT5 engine. Do not direct
water into the
“V” area on the engine between the
cylinder heads.
NOTICE:
Don’t use a cleaner with a strong alkaline base. It
will discolor the aluminum.
Aluminum Wheels
Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar
to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong
soaps, chemicals, chrome polish, abrasive cleaners or
abrasive cleaning brushes on them because
you could
damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax
may be applied.
I NOTICE:
Don’t use an automatic vehicle wash that has
hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes. These brushes can take the protective coating
off your
aluminum wheels.
Tires
To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.
When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe
off any overspray or splash from painted surfaces.
Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish.
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You can get these from your GM Parts Department.
PART
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
SIZE
USAGE
12345343
Exterior polish
GoodwrenchB Liquid
Wax
16 oz. (0.473L)
I052277
1052863 12
02. (0.354L)
Also removes old waxes, polishes Tar and Road Oil Remover
1050172 16 oz. (0.473L)
1
oz. (0.028kg)
Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Grease
Weatherstrips, Stops squeaks
1050173 Chrome Cleaner and Polish
16
oz. (0.473L)
VinyVLeather Cleaner
32
02. (0.946L)
1050214 Cleans white and black tires White Sidewall Tire Cleaner
16
oz. (0.473L)
10501 74 Removes rust and corrosion
~~
Spot and stain removal
1050244
Also spot cleans vinyls Glass Cleaner
23 oz. (0.680L)
1050427 Spot
and stain removal Fabric Cleaner
16
02. (0.473L)
1050429
6 lbs. (2.72kg) Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
Lubriplate (White Grease)
12
oz. (0.340kg)
1052349 Cleans vinyl and
cloth,
also, tires and mats
Spot Lifter
6
oz. (0.237L)
1051398" Vinyl top dressing Preservatone
16
oz. (0.4731) 1051055
For hood, trunk, door hinges and latches
For cloth
1051515
Exterior wash
Wash-Wax (conc.)
16
oz. (0.4731)
1052870 Windshield-washing system
Washer Solvent
32
oz. (0.946L)
~ ~~
* Not recommended for pigskin suede leather.
See your General Motors Parts Departments for these products.
See your Maintenance Schedule for other products.
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Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in
Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
per$orm these underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix
if necessary. See “Coolant” in the Index for
further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure tires 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.
Cassette Deck
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50
hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index for
further details.
Power Antenna
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be
performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring
and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service
department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
Make sure any necessary repairs
are completed at once.
Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, 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.
Steering and Suspension Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system 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.
Tire and Wheel Inspection
Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage. If there is
irregular or premature wear, check the wheel alignment.
Inspect for damaged wheels.
Exhaust System Inspection
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.
Manual Transmission
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Manual Transmission” in the Index.
A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
Rear Axle Service
Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if
needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index. A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair it if needed.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for
surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including
calipers, parking brake, etc.
You may need to have your
brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or
conditions result in frequent braking.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Index
Accessory Plug ............. ............. 2-62
Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid
................ 6-22
Brake Fluid
...................... ...... 6-34
Coolant to the Recovery Tank
....... ........ 6-29
Electrical Equipment .................... 2- 19. 6-67
Engine Coolant
.............................. 6-28
Engineoil
.................................. 6-13
Manual Transmission Fluid
.................... 6-24
Power Steering Fluid
......................... 6-3 1
SoundEquipment ............................ 3-17
Windshield Washer Fluid
................. 2-42. 6-3 1
AirBag ....................................... 1-17
How Does it Restrain ......................... 1-20
How it Works ............................... 1 - I8
Location
................................... 1-19
Readiness Light
............................. 2-69
Servicing ................................... 1-22
System
..................................... 1-17
What Makes
it Inflate ......................... 1-20
What Will
You See After it Inflates .............. 1-2 1
When Should it Inflate ........................ 1-20
Air Cleaner
.................................... 6- 17
Air Conditioner Controls .......................... 3- 1
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-4 Air Control
Buttons
.......................... 3.2. 3.5
Alignment and Balance. Tires ..................... 6-54
Antenna. Power Mast Care
....................... 3-19
Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light
.............. 2-72
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2.72. 4.6
Anti-Lock Brakes
............................... 4-6
Antifreeze ..................................... 6-27
Appearance Care
............................... 6-55
Appearance Care and Materials
.................... 6-65
Ashtray
....................................... 2-60
ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System
........... 4-8
Active Light
................................ 2-74
OffLight
................................... 2-73
Warning Light
........................... 2.73. 4.8
Audio System. Tips about Your .................... 3-17
Audio Systems
................................. 3- IO
Automatic Control ............................... 3-6
Automatic Electronic Climate Control ................ 3-4
Automatic Transmission
......................... 2-24
Automatic Overdrive Position
.................. 2-26
Drive
(D) Position ............................ 2-26
First
(1) Position ............................. 2-27
Neutral
(N) Position .......................... 2-26
Alarm. Theft Deterrent
System
.................... 2-12
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-63
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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)
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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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Signaling Turns ................................ 2-40
Sixth (6) Position. Manual Transmission ............. 2-28
Sound Equipment, Adding ........................ 3-17
Spare Tire, Compact ............................. 5-40
Speaker Covers, Cleaning ........................ 6-59
Specially Treated Windshield (ZR- 1) ................ 3-9
Specifications Chart ............................. 6-75
Speedometer ................................... 2-67
Sportseat ...................................... 1-2
Springs, Fiberglass .............................. 6-64
Stains, Cleaning ................................ 6-57
Starter Switch .................................. 7-42
Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2- 18
Manual Transmission ......................... 2- 18
5.7 Liter LT1 Engine .......................... 2-20
5.7 Liter LT5 Engine .......................... 2- 18
Steam, If Coming From Your Engine
............... 5- 13
Steering Column Lock ........................... 7-43
Steering In Emergencies ......................... 4- 11
Steering Tips .................................. 4- 10
Steering Wheel, Tilt ............................. 2-38
Steering, Power ................................ 4-10
Storage, Of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-36
Storing a Flat Tire (Except ZR- 1 Rear Tires) ......... 5-37
Storing a Flat Tire (ZR-1 Rear Tires) ............... 5-39
Storing the Roof Panel ........................... 2-54
Stuck, If You Are ............................... 5-41
Sunvisors .................................... 2-51
Switch, Temperature Control ....................... 3-5
Skidding ...................................... 4-14
Steering ...................................... 4-10
Symbols. Vehicle .................................. x
System Problems
............................... 2-82
Tachometer ................................ 2-68
Temperature Control Lever ........................ 3-2
Temperature Control Switch ....................... 3-5
Temperature Sensors ............................. 3-6
Theft ......................................... 2-11
Theft-Deterrent Alarm System ..................... 2-12
Theft.Deterrent. Universal ........................ 2-12
Thermostat .................................... 6-29
Third (3) Position. Manual Transmission ............ 2-28
Tilt Steering Wheel ............................. 2-38
Tips about Your Audio System .................... 3-17
Tire Chains .................................... 6-55
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...................... 6-51
Alignment and Balance ........................ 6-54
ChangingaFlat .............................. 5-27
Extended Mobility ........................... 6-49
Inflation .................................... 6-50
Inspection and Rotation ....................... 6-51
Spare, Compact .............................. 5-40
Temperature ................................ 6-53
Traction .................................... 6-53
Treadwear .................................. 6-52
Uniform Quality Grading ...................... 6-52
Wear Indicators .............................. 6-51
Wheel Replacement .......................... 6-54
When It’s Time for New ....................... 6-51
TireLoading ................................... 4-28
Tires ......................................... 6-48
BuyingNew ................................ 6-52
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