
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Windshield  Wipers 
You control  the windshield 
wipers  by turning  the  band 
with  the wiper  symbol  on it. 
For 
a single  wiping  cycle, turn the band  to  MIST. Hold 
it there until the wipers  start, then let go.  The  wipers  will 
stop  after one cycle. 
If you  want  more cycles,  hold the 
band 
on MIST  longer.  You 
can  set  the  wiper  speed  for  a long or  short  delay 
between wipes.  This  can be  very useful in  light  rain  or 
snow.  Turn  the band to  choose  the delay  time.  The 
closer  to 
LO, the  shorter  the  delay. 
For steady wiping  at low speed,  turn the  band  away 
from  you to the 
LO position.  For high speed  wiping, 
turn the band  further,  to HI. To stop  the  wipers,  move 
the  band  to OFF. 
Be sure  to  clear  ice  and  snow  from  the wiper  blades 
before using  them. 
If they’re frozen to the  windshield, 
carefully loosen  or  thaw them. If your  blades 
do become 
damaged, get  new blades  or blade  inserts. 
Heavy snow  or  ice  can overload your wipers. 
A circuit 
breaker will  stop them until the motor  cools.  Clear  away 
snow  or  ice  to prevent  an overload. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The heavier  the rain, the harder it is to see. Even  if your 
windshield  wiper  blades are in good  shape,  a heavy rain 
can  make  it  harder to see road signs and traffic signals, 
pavement  markings,  the edge  of the road,  and even 
people  walking. 
It’s  wise  to  keep your wiping equipment  in good  shape 
and  keep  your  windshield  washer tank filled. Replace 
your  windshield  wiper inserts  when  they  show signs  of 
streaking  or missing  areas on  the windshield,  or when 
strips  of rubber start  to separate  from the  inserts.  Driving too fast 
through  large water  puddles  or even 
going through some  car washes can  cause  problems,  too. 
The  water  may affect your brakes.  Try to avoid  puddles. 
But  if  you  can’t, try to slow down  before 
you hit  them. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The exit speed is usually posted. 
Reduce  your speed according to your speedometer,  not 
to  your  sense  of motion. After driving  for any distance 
at  higher speeds,  you  may tend to think 
you are going 
slower  than  you  actually are. 
Before  Leaving on a Long Trip 
Make sure you’re  ready.  Try to be well rested.  If you 
must  start when you’re not  fresh 
-- such as after a day’s 
work 
-- don’t  plan to make too many miles that first  part 
of  the journey.  Wear comfortable clothing and  shoes you 
can easily drive  in. 
Is  your vehicle ready for a  long trip? 
If you keep  it 
serviced and maintained,  it’s ready  to 
go. If it needs 
service, have  it done before starting out.  Of course, 
you’ll  find experienced and  able service  experts  in 
Chevrolet dealers all across North America. They’ll  be 
ready  and  willing to help  if  you  need it.  Here 
are some things  you can check  before a trip: 
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Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the  reservoir  full?  Are 
all windows  clean  inside and outside? 
Wiper  Blades: Are they in good  shape? 
Fuel, Engine Oil,  Other Fluids: Have you checked 
all  levels? 
Lamps: Are they all working? Are  the  lenses  clean? 
Tires: They are vitally important  to a safe, 
trouble-free  trip.  Is  the tread good enough  for 
long-distance  driving? Are the tires all inflated  to  the 
recommended pressure? 
Weather  Forecasts: What’s the weather  outlook 
along your route? Should  you delay  your trip a short 
time  to  avoid 
a major storm system? 
Maps: Do you have up-to-date  maps? 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Windshield  Wiper Blades 
6. Rock  the  bulb  back and forth while pulling  up to 
remove it. 
7. Reverse the steps  with a new bulb. It’s a  good  idea  to  clean  or  replace  the  wiper  blade  assembly 
every 
six months. To remove  the  wiper  blade  assembly: 
1. Open  the  hood  to  gain  access  to the windshield  wipers. 
2. Insert  a  screwdriver  into the RELEASE slot  (A) on 
the wiper arm. (There’s  an arrow  on  the  wiper arm 
pointing 
to the slot.) 
3. Push down gently  to release the wiper  blade 
assembly 
(B) from the arm. 
4. Reverse the steps to install the assembly. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaning  the  Outside of the 
Windshield  and  Wiper  Blades 
If the windshield  is not  clear  after using  the windshield 
washer, 
or if  the wiper blade chatters when running, wax 
or  other  material may  be  on the blade  or windshield. 
Clean  the outside 
of the windshield with  GM 
Windshield  Cleaner, Bon-Ami  Powder@  (GM 
Part No. 
1050011). The windshield  is clean  if beads  do not  form 
when you rinse  it with  water. 
If you use a glass treatment  or conditioner containing 
ethyl  alcohol  or ethyl sulfate on your glass, be sure  to 
remove  the acrylic  roof panel,  if 
so equipped. These 
products  may darnage the panel. 
Clean  the  blade by wiping vigorously  with  a cloth 
soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent. Then 
rinse  the blade with  water. 
Wiper blades should be checked on  a regular basis and 
replaced  when worn. 
Weatherstrips 
Silicone grease on  weatherstrips  will make them  last 
longer, seal  better, and not  stick  or squeak.  Apply 
silicone grease  with  a  clean cloth at least  every  six 
months. During  very cold, damp weather  more  frequent 
application  may be required.  (See  “Recommended 
Fluids and Lubricants”  in the Index.) 
Cleaning  a  Removable Roof Panel 
Special care is necessary  when cleaning,  removing 
and/or storing the  roof  panel. 
Flush with water to remove dust and  dirt,  then  dry 
the panel. 
Clean the panel with  GM  Glass  Cleaner. Leave the 
cleaner on the panel for one minute,  then  wipe  the 
panel  with  a  soft, lint-free cloth. 
Don’t use abrasive  cleaning  materials. 
If  water  drops are frequently allowed to  dry  on  the  roof 
panel, impurities in the  water  will  adhere  to  the  top. 
These impurities may  destroy the finish.  When  the  panel 
gets  wet,  you should  dry it o€f. 
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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