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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 It  takes more (or less)  fuel  to  fill  up than the gauge 
reads.  For example,  the gauge  reads half full,  but it 
took more  (or less) than half  of the tank's  capacity  to 
fill  it. 
0 The  gauge moves a  little when  you turn,  stop  or 
You  can use the  Trip  Monitor  to display more detailed 
fuel  information.  Each time you press FUEL 
INFO, one 
of  the  following  will appear  next to the  fuel  gauge. 
0 INST The  fuel  economy calculated  for your  current 
speed up. 
driving 
conditions. 
0 AVERAGE: The  fuel  economy calculated  for  the 
current  tank of fuel, 
or since  you last reset the 
display. 
refueling. 
0 RANGE: The  distance  you can  drive  before 
0 BLANK: The fuel gauge  is displayed alone. 
You  should  reset the  fuel information  display every time 
you  refuel.  To reset the display, press 
FUEL INFO until 
AVERAGE appears. Then, press RESET  FUEL on the 
Trip  Monitor. 
Automatic  Transmission  Fluid  Temperature 
Reading 
I I Huh "F 
Automatic transmission fluid temperature  will  be 
displayed  if  you press the  GAUGES  button on the  Trip 
Monitor until  AUTO appears. The number  that appears 
next  to  the  fuel  gauge is the automatic  transmission fluid 
temperature.  If 
LO appears, the temperature is  below 
32°F (0°C). 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cooling 
The  air conditioner works best if you keep your 
windows  closed. On very  hot  days,  open the windows 
just  long  enough for the hot  air to escape. 
Press  RECIRCULATE  and 
FAN UP, then  slide  the 
temperature  control lever  to a comfortable  setting. 
After cool-down,  adjust the  air  control  buttons  to 
another  setting.  The compressor works  in  all settings 
except  VENT  and HEATER  and at all  temperatures 
above  freezing. 
When  the  air  conditioner is  on, you  may  notice  slight 
changes  in your vehicle's  engine speed and power.  This 
is  normal because the system is designed  to  cycle  the 
compressor on  and  off to keep the desired temperature 
and  help  fuel  economy. 
Automatic  Electronic  Climate  Control 
(Option) 
0 
With this system,  you set a temperature and  then either 
let  the system adjust airflow  and force to  maintain  the 
temperature,  or you  can manually  adjust flow and force. 
Fan  Control  Buttons 
Press the arrows on the fan switch  to select  the force  of 
air  you  want. Press 
AUTO FAN to let the system select 
the  force 
of air. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Manual  Bi-Level Manual  Cooling 
BI-LEVEL can 
heat  or cool outside air and  direct  it  in 
two  directions. 
Press  the arrows on the  TEMP  SET switch to set a 
comfortable temperature. Press  VENT and, if  you  don’t 
like  the  automatic setting, press  the  arrows on the  fan 
speed  switch. 
Manual  Ventilation 
For mild outside temperatures, when little heating  or 
cooling  is needed,  you can still direct outside  air through 
your  vehicle. 
Press  the arrows on  the TEMP  SET  switch to  set a 
comfortable temperature. For ventilation, the system  can’t  cool the vehicle below the outside temperature. 
Press  VENT  and, if  you  don’t like the automatic  setting, 
press  the arrows on  the fan  speed switch.  The  air  conditioner 
works best if you  keep  your 
windows closed. 
On very hot  days: open the windows 
just  long  enough for the hot  air to escape. 
Press the  arrows 
on the  TEMP SET switch to set a 
comfortable  temperature.  Press  RECIRCULATE. After 
cool-down,  adjust  the airflow to another  setting.  The 
compressor works  in  all settings  except 
VENT and 
HEATER  and at all temperatures above  freezing. 
Press the  arrows on the  fan  speed switch 
if you don’t 
like the  automatic  setting.  In 
AUTO FAN on  hot  days, 
the  fan  speed will  be low at  first  to  help get  rid 
of the 
hot  inside  air. 
When the  air  conditioner  is  on, you  may  notice  slight 
changes in your vehicle’s  engine speed and power.  This 
is  normal because  the system is  designed to cycle  the 
compressor on and  off to keep the  desired  temperature 
and  help  fuel  economy. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Loading Your  Vehicle 
OCCUPANTS VEHICLE  CAP. WT. 
, TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION 
FRT.  CTR. 
RR. TOTAL LBS. KG 
MAX.  LOADING & GVWR  SAME AS  VEHICLE 
CAPACITY  WEIGHT  XXX COLD  TIRE 
TIRE  SIZE  SPEED  PRESSURE  RTG  PSI/KPa 
FRT. 
RR. 
SPA. 
IF  TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa 
SEE OWNER’S  MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL 
INFORMATION 
Two labels  on your vehicle show  how much weight  it 
may properly  carry. The Tire-Loading Information label 
found  on the driver’s door tells  you the proper size, 
speed rating  and recommended inflation.  It also gives 
you important information about the number  of people 
that can be  in your vehicle and  the total weight that you 
can  carry. 
This weight  is called  Vehicle  Capacity  Weight 
and includes  the weight  of all occupants, cargo, and all 
nonfactory-installed  options. 
MFD  BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP 
DATE 
GVWR GAWR  FRT GAWR RR 
THIS VEHICLE  CONFORMS  TO  ALL  APPLI- 
CABLE 
U.S. FEDERAL  MOTOR VEHICLE 
SAFETY,  BUMPER,  AND THEFT  PREVENTION 
STANDARDS  IN  EFFECT 
ON THE  DATE OF 
MANUFACTURE 
SHOWN ABOVE. 
The  other label  is the  Certification  label, found on the 
rear edge  of the driver’s  door. It tells  you  the  gross 
weight capacity  of your  vehicle,  called  the GVWR 
(Gross  Vehicle  Weight  Rating).  The GVWR  includes  the 
weight  of the vehicle,  all  occupants,  fuel and  cargo. 
Never exceed the  GVWR for your  vehicle,  or  the  Gross 
Axle  Weight  Rating (GAWR)  for either  the  front 
or rear 
axle. 
And, 
if you  do have a  heavy load, you  should  spread  it 
out. Don’t carry more  than 
100 pounds (45 kg) in your 
rear area. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Filling Your Tank While refueling, place the 
cap in the indent to the left 
of the filler  neck. 
To take off the cap,  turn it slowly to the left 
(counterclockwise). 
The cap is  under a hinged door on the rear decklid of 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE: 
If  you  need  a  new  cap,  be  sure  to get  the  right 
type.  Your  dealer  can  get  one  for  you.  If  you  get 
the  wrong  type,  it may  not  fit or  have  proper 
venting,  and  your  fuel  tank  and  emissions  system 
might  be  damaged. 
Be  careful  not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from 
painted  surfaces as 
soon as possible.  See “Cleaning the 
Outside  of  Your Corvette” 
in the Index. 
When  you  put  the cap  back on, 
turn it to the right until 
you hear at least three clicks. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Inflation - Tire  Pressure 
The Tire-Loading Information  label which  is on  the 
driver’s  door  shows  the  correct  inflation  pressures for 
your  tires,  when they’re cold. “Cold” means your 
vehicle  has  been  sitting  for  at least  three  hours or  driven 
no  more  than a mile. 
For  competitive  driving or high-speed  driving (over 
150 mph  or  240 km/h), make  sure your  tires are inflated 
to 
35 psi (240  Wa). When  you end  this  type of driving, 
reduce  the  “cold” inflation  pressures 
(if necessary)  to 
those  listed  on the Tire-Loading  Information label. 
I 
I NOTICE: 
Don’t let  anyone tell you that  underinflation  or 
overidation  is 
all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t 
have  enough 
air (underinflation)  you can get: 
Too much  flexing 
0 Too  much  heat 
Tire overloading 
Bad wear 
0 Bad handling 
0 Bad  fuel  economy. 
(Continued) 
I I 
I NOTICE: (Continued) 
If your tires have  too  much  air (overinflation), 
you  can get: 
0 Unusual wear 
0 Bad  handling 
0 Rough  ride 
0 Needless  damage from road hazards. 
1 
When to Check 
Check your  tires  once  a month or more. 
Don’t  forget  your compact  spare  tire. It should  be  at 
60 psi (420  Wa). 
How to Check 
Use  a  good quality  pocket-type  gage  to  check  tire 
pressure. Simply  looking  at  the tires will not  tell  you  the 
pressure,  especially  if  you  have  radial tires 
-- which 
may  look  properly inflated  even if they’re  underinflated. 
If your tires  have  valve caps,  be sure to put  them  back 
on.  They  help prevent leaks  by keeping  out  dirt  and 
moisture. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Capacities and Specifications 
Engine 
Type ........................................................................\
.............. V8 
FueI Delivery ................................................ Sequential Multiport  Fuel Injection (SFI) 
Valve  Arrangement 
VIN  Engine  Code J .......................................................... Dual  Overhead Cam 
VIN Engine Code P ............................................................. Overhead  Valve 
Piston  Displacement ............................................................... 350 CID (5.7L) 
Bore 
VIN  Engine  Code J .............................................................. 3.90” (99 mm) 
VIN Engine Code P .......................................................... 4.00”  (101.6 mm) 
VINEngineCodeJ .............................................................. 3.66”(93mm) 
VIN  Engine  Code P 
............................................................ 3.48”  (88.39 mm) 
VINEngineCodeJ ..................................................................... 11.O:l 
VINEngineCodeP ..................................................................... 10.5:l 
Firing Order ................................................................... 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 
Thermostat  Temperature  Specification ................................................ 180°F (82 “C) 
Stroke 
Compression  Ratio 
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