
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You need  a  new  tire if any  of the  following statements 
are true: 
You  can see the indicators  at three  or  more  places 
around the tire. 
You  can  see  cord or fabric showing through the  tire’s 
rubber. 
The  tread  or sidewall  is cracked,  cut or snagged deep 
enough  to  show  cord or fabric. 
0 The  tire has a bump, bulge or split. 
The tire has  a puncture, cut or other damage that 
can’t be repaired well because  of the  size  or location 
of  the  damage. 
Buying New Tires 
To find  out  what kind and size of tires you need, look at 
the Tire-Loading Information label. 
The  tires installed  on your vehicle  when it was new  had 
a  Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) 
number  on each  tire’s  sidewall. When  you get new tires, 
get  ones  with that same  TPC Spec  number.  That way 
your vehicle will continue to have tires that  are designed 
to  give  proper endurance, handling, speed rating, 
traction, ride  and other things during normal service  on your 
vehicle. 
If your  tires have  an  all-season  tread 
design, the TPC  number  will be followed  by  an 
“MS” 
(for mud  and  snow). 
If  you  ever replace  your  tires  with  those 
not having  a 
TPC  Spec  number,  make  sure they  are the  same  size, 
load range, speed  rating  and  construction  type  (bias, 
bias-belted or radial)  as  your original  tires. 
A CAUTION: 
Mixing  tires  could  cause  you to lose  control  while 
driving. 
If you  mix  tires of different  sizes (other 
than  those  originally  installed  on  your  Corvette) 
or  types  (radial  and  bias-belted  tires), the vehicle 
may  not  handle  properly,  and  you could  have  a 
crash.  Using tires of different  sizes (other  than 
those  originally  installed  on  your  Corvette)  may 
also  cause  damage  to  your  vehicle. Be sure  to  use 
the  correct  size and  type  tires  on  all  four  wheels. 
It’s all  right  to  drive with your  compact  spare 
(if you have  one).  It was  developed  for use  on 
your  vehicle. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Replacement Bulbs 
Air Conditioning  and  Heater Control ......... 37 
Automatic  Transmission  Indicator 
........ 194NA 
Center  High-Mounted  Stoplamp 
........... 1156 
Console 
............................... 564 
Door  Courtesy 
......................... 2  12-2 
DoorFlood 
............................. 73 
Driver  Information  Center 
.................. * 
Back-up .............................. 1156 
Cornering 
............................ 1156 
Floor  Courtesy 
......................... 562 
Fog .................................. 896 
Front  ParkingDurn  Signal 
............. 2057NA  Headlamp 
.......................... HP6054 
Instrument  Cluster 
License 
................................ 24 
Mirror Flood 
............................ 74 
Radio 
* ......................... 
Mirror Reading ......................... 168 
Rear Courtesy  (Convertible) 
............... 562 
Rear Courtesy  (except Convertible) 
......... 906 
Sidemarker 
............................. 24 
Tail/Stop/Turn 
......................... 2057 
Underhood 
............................ 2  12-2 
Visor  Vanity  Mirror 
....................... 74 
* ................................... 
* These bulbs are not owner.serviceab1e . See your 
dealel: 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I Short TripKity  Maintenance  Schedule I 
The services  shown in this schedule  up to 100,000 miles 
( 166 000 km) should  be performed after  100,000 miles 
(166 
000 km) at the same intervals. 
Footnotes 
The U.S. Environmental Protection  Agenc: v or the 
California  Air Resources Board has determined  that the 
failure  to  perform this maintenance  item  will not nullify 
the emission  warranty or limit recall liability prior to the 
completion  of the  vehicle’s  useful life.  We, however, 
urge  that all recommended maintenance services be 
performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance 
be recorded. 
* Your  vehicle has an  Engine Oil Life  Monitor.  This 
monitor will show  you  when  to  change  the  oil 
-- usually 
between 
3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 7,500 miles 
(12 
500 km) since  your last oil change.  Under 
severe conditions the  indicator may come  on  before 
3,000 miles (5 000 km). Never  drive your  vehicle  more 
than 
7,500 miles  (12 500 km) or 12 months  whichever 
occurs first, without  an oil  change. 
The  system  won’t detect  dust  in  the  oil. 
So if  you 
drive in  a dusty  area be sure  to  change  your  oil  every 
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the  CHANGE  OIL 
light comes  on. Remember  to  reset the Oil  Life  Monitor 
when the  oil has  been  changed.  For more  information, 
see “Engine Oil Life  Monitor”  in  the  Index. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I Long Trip/Highway  Maintenance  Schedule I 
The services shown in this schedule  up to 100,000 miles 
(166 000 km) should  be performed after 100,000 miles 
(166 000 km) at the same intervals. 
Footnotes 
The U.S. Environmental Protection  Agency  or the 
California  Air Resources Board  has determined  that the 
failure  to perform this maintenance item will  not nullify 
the  emission warranty  or limit recall liability prior to  the 
completion  of the  vehicle’s useful life.  We, however, 
urge that  all recommended maintenance services  be 
performed at  the  indicated intervals and the maintenance 
be  recorded. 
* Your  vehicle has  an  Engine Oil Life  Monitor.  This 
monitor  will  show  you  when  to  change  the  oil 
-- usually 
between 
3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 7,500 miles 
(12 500 km) since  your  last  oil  change. Under 
severe conditions, the indicator  may  come  on  before 
3,000 miles (5 000 km). Never drive your  vehicle  more 
than 
7,500 miles ( 12 500 km) or 12 months  whichever 
occurs first, without 
an oil  change. 
The  system  won’t detect  dust  in  the  oil. 
So if  you 
drive in  a dusty area,  be sure  to  change  your oil  every 
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner  if the CHANGE OIL 
light comes  on. Remember  to  reset the  Oil  Life  Monitor 
when  the oil has been changed.  For  more  information, 
see  “Engine  Oil  Life  Monitor”  in  the  Index.   

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Back-up Lamp  Bulb  Replacement ................. 6-43 
Battery 
....................................... 6-35 
Jump  Starting 
................................. 5-2 
Replacement, Passive  Keyless  Entry 
............... 2-8 
BBB  Auto  Line 
.................................. 8-7 
Belt, Engine  Accessory 
.......................... 6-79 
Better  Business  Bureau  Mediation 
................... 8-7 
Brake  Warnings 
................................ 5-2,  5-4 
Adjustment 
................................ 6-34 
Fluid 
....................................... 6-32 
Master  Cylinder 
.............................. 6-32 
Parking 
..................................... 2-28 
PedalTravel 
................................. 6-3  4 
Replacing  System Parts 
........................ 6-35 
System  Warning  Light 
......................... 2-78 
Transmission  Shift Interlock 
.................... 2-3 1 
Wear ....................................... 6-34 
Brakes,  Anti-Lock 
............................... 4-6 
Brake-Transmission  Shift Interlock  Check 
........... 7-42 
Braking 
........................................ 4-5 
Braking  in  Emergencies 
........................... 4-9 
Break-In,  New  Vehicle 
.......................... 2-  15 
BTSI 
......................................... 2-31 
BTSICheck 
................................... 7-42 
Bulb  Replacement 
.............................. 6-36 
Bulbs,  Replacement 
........................... 6-73  Canadian 
Roadside Assistance 
.................... 8-6 
Capacities  and  Specifications 
...................... 6-74 
Cassette  Deck Service 
........................... 7-40 
Cassette  Tape Player 
.................. 3-1  1.3.13.  3.15 
Cassette  Tape Player  Care 
........................ 3-19 
Center Console 
................................. 2-48 
Center  High-Mounted  Stoplamp  Bulb  Replacement 
.... 6-41 
Certification  Label 
.............................. 4-28 
Chains.  Tire 
................................... 6-53 
Changing  a Flat  Tire 
............................. 5-22 
Charging System  Indicator  Light 
................... 2-76 
Check  Gauges  Light 
............................. 2-93 
Checking  Your Restraint  Systems 
.................. 1-31 
Chemical  Paint Spotting 
.......................... 6-61 
Child  Restraints 
................................ 1-26 
Securing  in the  Passenger  Seat  Position 
........... 1-26 
TopStrap 
................................... 1-26 
WheretoPut 
................................ l-26 
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-50 
Circuit Breakers  and  Fuses 
....................... 6-65 
Cleaner,  Air 
................................... 6-15 
Cleaning  Aluminum  Wheels 
.......................... 6-60 
Coated  Moldings 
............................. 6-55 
Convertible Hardtop 
........................... 6-60 
Convertible  Top 
.............................. 6-59 
CarbonMonoxide 
......................... 2.32.  4.27 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Hood .......................................... 6-7 
Release 
...................................... 6-7 
Checking Things 
Under 
......................... 6-7 
Hydraulic  Clutch 
............................... 6-22 
Hydroplaning 
.................................. 4-  18 
Horn ......................................... 2-34 
Ignition  Switch 
................................ 2- 16 
Inflation.  Tire 
.................................. 6-48 
Inside  Daymight  Rearview Mirror 
................. 2-46 
Inspections 
.................................... 7-44 
Exhaust  System 
.............................. 7-45 
Suspension 
.................................. 7-44 
Throttle Linkage 
.............................. 7-45 
Tire 
........................................ 7-44 
Wheel 
....................................... 7-44 
Instrument  Panel 
............................... 2-70 
Brightness Control 
............................ 2-45 
Cleaning 
.................................... 6-56 
Cluster ..................................... 2-72 
FuseBlock 
.................................. 6-65 
Brakesystem 
................................ 7-45 
Radiator  and Heater  Hose 
...................... 7-45 
Steering 
.................................... 7-44 
Interior  Lamps 
................................. 2-45 
Jack.  Tire 
.................................... 5-23 
Jump Starting 
................................... 5-2 
Key Lock Cylinders  Service ..................... 7-41 
Key  Release  Button 
............................. 2-17 
Keys 
.......................................... 2-1 
Labels 
....................................... 4-28 
Certification 
................................. 4-28 
Service Parts  Identification 
..................... 6-63 
Tire-Loading  Information 
...................... 4-28 
Vehicle  Identification  Number 
................... 6-63 
Lamps 
........................................ 2-42 
Courtesy 
.................................... 2-45 
Interior 
..................................... 2-45 
OnReminder 
................................ 2-43 
Latches, Seatback 
................................ 1-5 
Leaving  Your  Vehicle ............................. 2-4' 
Leaving  Your  Vehicle  with  the  Engine  Running 
....... 2-30 
Air  Bag  Readiness 
....................... 1-18,  2-76 
. ASR  Active ............................. 2-8 1 , 4-8 
ASROff 
.................................... 2-81 
ASR  System  Warning 
..................... 2-80, 4-8 
Brake  System  Warning 
......................... 2-78 
Charging  System Indicator 
...................... 2-76 
DoorAjar 
................................... 2-94 
Low  Coolant  Warning 
.................... 2-83,  6-27 
Lighter 
....................................... 2-50 
Lights 
Anti-Lock  Brake System  Active 
............. 2-80,  4-8 
Anti-Lock  Brake System  Warning 
............ 2-79,  4-6 
CheckGauges 
............................... 2-93 
LowOil 
.................................... 2-88   

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Parking  Brake  Indicator 
........................ 2-79 
Passive  Keyless  Entry 
......................... 2-92 
Safety  Belt  Reminder 
...................... 1-6. 2.75 
Service  ASR 
............................. 2-80,  4-9 
Service  Engine  Soon 
.......................... 2-86 
ServiceLTPWS 
.............................. 2-85 
Service  Ride  Control 
.......................... 2-92 
System  Problems 
............................. 2-93 
Loading  Your  Vehicle 
........................... 4-28 
Locks 
......................................... 2-3 
Cylinders 
................................... 7-41 
Door 
........................................ 2-3 
Key Lock  Cylinders  Service .................... 7-41 
PowerDoor 
.................................. 2-4 
Steering  Column  Lock  Check 
................... 7-43 
Low  Coolant  Warning  Light 
................. 2-83,  6-27 
Low  Oil  Light 
................................. 2-88 
Low  Tire  Pressure  Warning  Light .................. 2-83 
Lubricants  and  Fluids ............................ 7-46 
Lubrication  Service,  Body 
........................ 7-4  1 
Security 
.................................... 2-93 
Maintenance  Record 
........................... 7-49 
Maintenance  Schedule 
............................ 7- 1 
Long  Tripmighway  Definition ................... 7-5 
Long  Triphlighway  Intervals 
................ 7.5.  7.28 
Owner  Checks  and  Services 
..................... 7-40 
Periodic  Maintenance  Inspections 
................ 7-44 Recommended 
Fluids and  Lubricants 
............. 7-46 
Scheduled  Maintenance  Services 
.................. 7-3 
Short  TripKity  Definition 
....................... 7-4 
Short  TripKity  Intervals 
. .................. 7.4.  7.6 
Maintenance.  Underbody 
......................... 6-61 
Malfunction  Indicator  Lamp 
...................... 2-86 
Manual 
Climate  Control  System 
......................... 3-1 
Frontseat 
.................................... 1-1 
Transmission ........................... 2-  18.  2.24 
Transmission  Check 
........................... 7-41 
Transmission  Fluid 
............................ 6-21 
Transmission.  'Shifting 
......................... 2-24 
Transmission.  Starting Your Engine 
.............. 2-18 
MapLamps ................................... 2-45 
Methanol 
...................................... 6-4 
Mirrors 
. : ..................................... 2-46 
Convex  Outside 
.............................. 2-47 
Inside  Daymight  Rearview 
..................... 2-46 
Power  Remote  Control 
......................... 2-46 
Visor  Vanity 
................................. 2-51 
MMT ......................................... 6-4 
MountainRoads 
................................ 4-22 
Multifunction  Lever 
............................. 2-35 
Neutral.  Automatic  Transmission 
................. 2-22 
Neutral.  Manual  Transmission 
..................... 2-24 
New  Vehicle  Break-In 
........................... 2-15 
Nightvision 
................................... 4-15 
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Odometer.  Trip 
................................. 2-74 
Off-Road  Recovery 
............................. 4- 12 
Oil.  Engine 
.................................... 6-10 
One  to Four  Light 
.................. ; ............ 2-25 
Overdrive.  Automatic  Transmission 
................ 2-23 
Overheating Engine 
............................. 5-  13 
Owner  Checks  and  Services 
....................... 7-40 
Owner  Publications.  Ordering 
..................... 8-  11 
....... 6-61 
......... 2-21 
....... 2-29 
..... 2-31 
Paint 
Spotting.  Chemical 
. . ....... 
Park 
Automatic  Transmission 
. ....... 
Shifting Into ..................... 
Shifting Out  of ...................... 
Parking 
AtNight 
.................................. 2-12 
Brake 
...................................... 2-28 
Lots 
....................................... 2-12 
Over Things That  Burn 
........................ 2-32 
Your  Vehicle.  Manual  Transmission 
.............. 2-3 1 
Parking  Brake Indicator Light ..................... 2-79 
Parking  Brake  Mechanism  Check 
.................. 7-43 
Passenger  Position 
.............................. 1-23 
Passing 
....................................... 4-12 
Passive  Keyless  Entry  Light 
...................... 2-92 
Passive  Keyless  Entry  System 
...................... 2-4 
Pass-Key@ 
..................................... 2-  14 
Periodic Maintenance Inspections 
................ 7-44  Plug.  Accessory 
................................ 2-52 
DoorLocks 
................................... 2-4 
Remote  Control  Mirrors 
........................ 2-46 
Seat 
......................................... 1-2 
Steering 
.................................... 4-10 
Steering  Fluid 
................................ 6-29 
Windows 
................................... 2-34 
Power  Antenna  Service 
........................... 7-40 
Powerseat 
..................................... 1-2 
Pregnancy,  Use  of Safety  Belts 
.................... 1-23 
Problems  on  the  Road 
............................ 5-1 
Publications,  Service and  Owner 
............... .. ... 8-10 
Power 
Racing  or Other  Competitive  Driving 
.............. 2-19 
Radio  Reception 
................................ 3-18 
Radios 
....................................... 3-10 
Rain,  Driving  In 
................................ 4-16 
Rear  Axle 
....................................... 6-24 
Axle Service 
................................. 7-45 
Cargo  Compartment  Lamp  Bulb  Replacement 
...... 6-44 
Storage 
..................................... 2-49 
Towing 
..................................... 5-10 
Turn  Signal Lamp  Bulb  Replacement 
............. 6-42 
Window  Defogger 
............................. 3-8 
Rearview  Mirror,  Inside Daymight 
................. 2-46 
Reclining  Seatbacks 
.............................. 1-3