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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I NOTICE: 
After  you’ve  used  the  coolant  heater,  be  sure  to store  the  cord 
as it  was  before  to  keep  it away 
from  moving  engine  parts.  If  you  don’t,  it  could 
be  damaged. 
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. 
Automatic Transmission 
There are several different  positions  for your  shift  lever. 
PARK (P): This locks  your rear wheels.  It’s  the  best 
position 
to use  when  you start  your  engine  because your 
vehicle  can’t move  easily. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine It’s normal  for the  transmission fluid  temperature  to 
vary,  depending on  the type  of driving  you do and 
weather  conditions.  If you  drive  on  long  grades  on  a hot 
day,  the  transmission fluid temperature will  be higher 
than  normal driving  on a cold  day.  If  you drive  your 
Corvette at  high speeds with a lot  of stop-and-go  or  fast 
accelerations, your transmission fluid  temperature may 
also be  higher. 
If  the transmission fluid  exceeds 
280°F (138 “C), the 
CHECK  GAUGES  light will come on and HI 
AUTO 
will be displayed  next to the transmission  fluid 
temperature  when  you toggle through  the GAUGES 
button.  You should  move the shift lever  to  DRIVE (D) 
and  continue driving  at a slower,  constant  speed. 
Monitor the transmission  fluid temperature and  allow 
it 
to cool to 180°F (82°C) to 200°F (93°C). Then, you 
should  check the transmission  fluid  level  for a low fill  or 
overfill  condition  and bring your  Corvette  in  for  service 
as  soon  as possible (see “Automatic Transmission  Fluid” 
in  the Index). Also, check the  engine  coolant 
temperature.  If  it’s too hot, see “Cooling System”  in the 
Index. 
Check  Gauges  Light 
This  red 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: 
0 high  engine oil temperature  or  low  oil  pressure 
high coolant  temperature 
high or low battery voltage 
0 low fuel  level 
0 high automatic  transmission oil  temperature 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You’ll see the following  when you open the hood  with 
the 
LTl engine: 
1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 
6. 
7. 
8. 
9. 
10. 
11. 
12. 
Hydraulic  Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if  equipped) 
Brake Fluid Reservoir 
Battery 
Electric Engine Fan 
Air  Cleaner 
Coolant Recovery Tank  Power Steering  Fluid Reservoir 
Engine Oil Fill  Cap 
Engine Oil Dipstick  Windshield  Washer Fluid Reservoir 
Coolant High 
Fill Reservoir 
Automatic Transmission Dipstick (if  equipped) 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Automatic  Transmission  Fluid 
5. Reverse the steps. 
0 Align the tabs  to the  slots  in the  bottom  of the 
0 Install  the short knob  into  the middle hole  first. 
assembly before you 
replace  it. 
Then  install  the longer  knobs into the outer  holes. 
When to Check  and  Change 
A good time  to check  your automatic transmission fluid 
level  is when the engine oil is changed. Refer to the 
Maintenance Schedule  to determine  when to change 
your  fluid.  See  “Scheduled Maintenance Services”  in  the 
Index. 
How to Check 
Because  this operation  can  be  a little difficult, you may 
choose  to have this done  at your Chevrolet dealer 
Service  Department. 
If  you  do  it  yourself, be sure  to follow all the 
instructions  here,  or  you could get  a false  reading  on the 
dipstick. 
I 
I NOTICE: 
Too much  or  too  little  fluid  can  damage  your 
transmission. 
Too much  can  mean  that  some of 
the  fluid  could  come  out  and  fall  on  hot  engine 
parts  or  exhaust  system  parts,  starting  a  fire.  Be  sure  to  get  an  accurate  reading  if  you  check  your 
transmission  fluid. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1. Heater, A/C Programmer 
2. Bl@k 
3. Windshield  Wipermasher  Switch Assembly 
4, Radio Receiver  (Ignition) 
5. Heated Mirrors,  Heater and A/C  Control  Head, 
Heater  and NC  Programmer 
6.  Light  Switch,  Daytime  Running Lamps  Module 
7. Horn Relay 
8. Hazard  Flashers;  Brake  Switch 
9. Crank-Air  Bag 
10. Crank-ParWNeutral  Switch  (Automatic);  Clutch 
Switch  (Manual) 
1 1. RH Illumination 
12. LH Illumination 
13. Console  Illumination 
14. Fuel  Pump 1 
15.  Fuel  Pump 2 (LT5) 
16. Central  Control  Module;  Daytime R 
Module  unning  Lamps 17.  Generator; 
Automatic Transmission  Vacuum  Pump 
(LT5);  Valet  Mode (LT5);  EGR  Circuit (LT5); 
Oxygen  Sensors (LT5) 
18. A/C Compressor  Clutch; Heater  and  A/C Control 
Head;  Heater  and  NC Programmer;  Rear  Defog 
Relay 
19.  Accessory  Plug 
20.  Heated Oxygen Sensors  (LT1) 
21.  Fuel  Pump  Relay  #2  (LT5); Selective Ride  Control 
Module;  ABS Module; Brake Switch  (Automatic); 
Air  Pump  Relay;  Air Bypass  Valve  (LT5) 
22. Injectors  #1,4,6,7 (LTl); Primary Injectors  #1-8 
(LT5);  Ignition  Coil  (LT5) 
23. Injectors #2,3,5, 8 (LTl); Secondary  SF1 Control 
Modules  (LT5) 
24. Turn Signal  Flashers 
25.  Ignition  Coil  and Ignition Coil  Module  (LT1) 
26. Passive Keyless Entry  Module 
27.  Instrument  Cluster;  Driver Information Center; 
Air  Bag  Denn; Acceleration  Slip Regulation 
Switch  (LT5)   
     
        
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 28. Back-up  Lamps Switch;  Transmission Position 
Switch; One to  Four Shift Solenoid 
29.  Cooling Fan  Relay Coil 
#I, #2,  #3 
30.  Camshaft Sensor  (LT5); Canister Purge  Solenoid; 
Throttle Position Sensor Buffer Module  (LT5); 
EGR  Circuit  (LT1); Secondary Air Inlet  Solenoid 
(LT5);  Ignition Control Module  (LT5);  HVAC 
Solenoid Assembly; Mass Airflow Sensor  (LT 1); 
One 
to Four Shift Relay 
3 1. Power Mirror Adjuster Control; Lighted Rearview 
Mirror;  Visor  Vanity  Mirrors 
32.  Cruise Control Engage  Switch; Daytime Running 
Lamps Module;  Low Tire Pressure Warning 
Module; Cruise Control Cut-Off Relay 
33.  Engine Control Module 
34.  Air  Bag System 
35. Central Control Module 
36.  Footwell Courtesy Lamps; Door Courtesy Lamps; 
Glove Compartment Lamps; Lighted Rearview 
Mirror 
37, Bose@ Amplifier Relay; Power Antenna  Relay; 
Cargo Compartment Lamps 
38. Instrument  Cluster; Tone Generator; Dome  Lamp 
Relay 
39.  Central Control Module 
40, Radio Receiver  (Battery); Radio Control  Head; 
Passive Keyless Entry Module 
41. Sport Seats 
42.  Power Door Lock  Switches;  Driver  Information 
Center;  Passive  Keyless Entry Module 
43.  Heater and  A/C Programmer 
44.  Cigarette  Lighter; Accessory Plug 
45.  Hatch  or Deck Lid Release  Relay 
K. Power Seats 
L.  Blank 
M.  Power Windows 
N. Blank 
P.  Blank 
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I Schedule I Definition I 
Follow Maintenance Schedule I if any one  of these  is 
true  for  your vehicle: 
0 Most trips are  less  than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). 
This is particularly  important when outside 
temperatures  are below freezing. 
0 Most trips  include extensive idling (such  as  frequent 
driving  in stop-and-go  traffic). 
0 Most trips  are through dusty  areas. 
Schedule 
I should  also be followed if the vehicle is used 
for  delivery  service, police, taxi,  or other commercial 
application. 
Schedule  I  Intervals 
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km)  or 3 Months, 
Whichever  Occurs  First 
Every  6,000  Miles 
(10 000 km)  or 6 Months, 
Whichever  Occurs  First 
Chassis Lubrication 
Every  15,000  Miles (25 000 km) 
Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty 
Automatic  Transmission  Service  (severe  conditions  only) 
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 
Air  Cleaner Filter Replacement 
Spark Plug Wire Inspection 
Fuel  Tank,  Cap and Lines Inspection 
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection  (or  every 
24 months, whichever occurs first) 
Cooling System Service  (or every 
24 months, 
whichever occurs first) 
Spark Plug Replacement 
Automatic Transmission Service  (normal conditions) 
Engine Oil and Filter Change 
conditions 
Every 100,000 Miles  (166 000 km) 
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Follow Schedule I1 only if none of the conditions from 
Schedule 
I is  true. 
I Schedule I1 Intervals I 
Every  7,500  Miles (12 500  km) 
whichever occurs first) 
occurs first) 
Engine 
Oil and  Filter Change  (or  every 
12 months, 
Chassis Lubrication (or every 
12 months, whichever 
Every  15,000  Miles (25 000 km) 
Automatic Transmission Service  (severe  conditions 
only 
1 
Every  30,000  Miles  (50 000 km) 
Engine Accessory Drive Belt  Inspection  (or  every 
24 months, whichever occurs first) 
Cooling System Service (or every 
24 months, 
whichever occurs  first) 
Spark Plug  Wire Inspection 
Air  Cleaner  Filter Replacement 
Fuel Tank,  Cap and Lines Inspection 
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 
Spark Plug Replacement 
Automatic Transmission Service (normal  conditions) 
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