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Tire Chains
NOTICE:
Don’t use tire chains; they can damage your
vehicle.
Appearance Care
Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a
match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are
dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When you use anything from a container to clean your
Corvette, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings
and instructions. And always open your doors
or
windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
Never use these to clean your vehicle:
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Benzene Naphtha
Carbon Tetrachloride
Acetone
Paint Thinner
Turpentine
Lacquer Thinner
Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous
-- some more than
others
-- and they can all damage your vehicle, too.
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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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Flat Ratchet Wrench (Convertible Hardtop Only) ................... GM Part No. 10137741 or equivalent
Serpentine Belt
VIN Engine Code J ........................................................ GM Part No. 10067477
VIN Engine Code P
........................................................ GM Part No. 10230259
VIN Engine Code
J .......................................................... 4 1-907 (0.050" Gap)
GM Part No. 5614247 and GM Part No. 5614355 or equivalent
VIN Engine Code
P .......................................................... 41 -906 (0.050" Gap)
GM
Part No. 5614244 or equivalent
Tom@ Wrench ................................................. GM Part No. 1017231 1 or equivalent
Spark Plug
Wheel Nuts
Wheel Nut Torque ........................................................... 100 1b. ft. (140 Nam)
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Wheelbase ...................... 96.2" (2 444 mm)
Front ........................ 57.7" (1 466 mm)
Tread
Rear
Coupe and Convertible
.......... 59.1 'I (1 500 mm)
ZR-1 ........................ 60.6" (1 539 mm)
Length ........................ 178.5" (4 535 mm)
Coupe ........................ 70.7'' (1 796 mm)
Width
Convertible and ZR- 1 ............ 73.1 'I (1 856 mm)
Coupe and
ZR- 1 ............... 46.3" (1 177 mm)
Convertible ................... 47.3" (1 202 mm)
Height
Power Curves -- LT1 Engine
300
g 200
100
Power Curves
LT1 Engine
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245 2
210 w g
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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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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)
................................. 5-23
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Gauges Engine Coolant TemDerature
................... 2-74 " Engine Oil Pressure .......................... 2-80
Fuel ....................................... 2-83
Engine
Oil Temperature
....................... 2-81
Markings
................................... 2-82
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
................ 4-28
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
.............. 4-28
Glass,
Cleaning
................................ 6-59
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-36
Hardtop. Convertible
............................ 2-95
.Hatch Release. Remote
........................... 2-9
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-1
Headlamp Doors ............................... 2-47
Headlamp HigWLow Beam Changer
................ 2-40
Headlamp. Wiring
.............................. 6-68
Headlamps, Bulb Replacement .................... 6-37
Heating, Manual
................................. 3-6
High Beam Lamps, How to Change
................ 2-40
High Fill Reservoir
(LT5 Engine) .................. 5-20
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-22
HoodRelease
................................... 6-8
Horn
......................................... 2-38
Headlamps
.................................... 2-46
Hearing or Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
...... 8-2
Heritage Pages
................................... 111 ...
Hydraulic Clutch ............................... 6-24
Hydraulic Clutch, Checking and Adding Fluid
........ 6-25
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4- 18
If You're Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ......... 5-41
Ignition Key Positions
........................... 2-16
Ignition Switch
................................. 2-16
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-49
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-44
Manual Transmission
......................... 7-44
Rear Axle Service
............................ 7-44
Restraint Systems
............................ 7-44
Installing the Roof Panel
......................... 2-56
Instrument Cluster
.............................. 2-66
Instrument Panel Cluster,
LTl Engine ............... 2-66
Instrument Panel Cluster,
LT5 Engine ............... 2-67
Instrument Panel, Cleaning
....................... 6-59
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
...................... 6-69
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-49
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key Release Button
............................. 2-17
Inspections
Brakesystem
............................... 7-44
Tireandwheel
.............................. 7-44
Instrumentpanel
............................... 2-64
J ack, Tire .................................... 5-32
Key Lock Cylinders
............................ 7-42
Lamp, Malfunction Indicator
..................... 2-80
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Lamps
........................................ 2-46
Courtesy
................................... 2-49
Daytime Running
............................ 2-47
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