1997 CHEVROLET CORVETTE tire pressure

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your vehicle.
L
NOTICE:
Conveyor systems on some automatic car washes
may damage a Corvette. They may not have
enough clearance for the undercarriage or for the
wide rear tires.
Check with the manager before using a car wash.
Cleaning Exterior LampsLenses
Use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a liquid
hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soap to clean
exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under
“Washing Your Vehicle.”
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Corvette
by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the
paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning
products from your dealer.
(See “Appearance Care and
Materials” in the Index.) Your
Corvette has a “basecoatklearcoat” paint finish.
The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored
basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are
non-abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat
paint finish.
I NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on
a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the
finish or leave swirl marks.
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other
salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can
damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted
surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If
necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather
and chemical fallout that can take their toll over
a period
of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking
new by keeping your Corvette garaged or covered
whenever possible.
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Air Cleaner Filter ...................... A917C
Battery ............................. 78A-72H
Coolant Surge Tank Cap ................. RC75
Engine Oil Filter ........................ PF44
15
psi (105
kPa)
PCV Valve ............................. 799C
Serpentine Belt
AC Compressor
......... GM Part No. 12556609
or equivalent
Water Pump, Generator, Power Steering Pump
... GM Part No. 12555225
or equivalent
Thermostat .............. GM Part No. 125557 17
or equivalent
Windshield Wiper Blade Spark Plug
............. 4 1-93 1 (0.60 inch Gap)
Length
................... .22 inches (55.9 cm)
Type
............ 9 mm x 3 mm Shephard’s Hook
Wheel Nuts
Wheel Nut Torque .......... 100 lb-ft (140 Nsm)
Capacities (Approximate)
The following approximate capacities are given in
United States. and metric conversions.
Air Conditioning ... See the refrigerant information
label under the hood.
Automatic Transmission
Drain and Refill ............... 5 quarts (4.7 L)*
Overhaul
................ 10.8 quarts (10.2 L)*
With M30 Automatic Transmission
.... 12.6 quarts
With MM6 Manual Transmission
...... 12.9 quarts
(12.2 L)
With Filter Change
.......... 6.5 quarts (6.1 L)*
Fuel Tank ................. 19.1 gallons (72.3 L)
Coolant System
(11.9 L)
Crankcase
Manual Transmission Rear Axle (Overhaul)
................ 4.1 quarts
(3.81 L)*
Lubricant
.................. 1.5 quarts (1.42 L)
Limited-Slip Additive
....... 4.0 ounces (1 18 ml)
Tire Pressures ...... See Tire-Loading Information
label on rear edge of driver’s door.
*Recheck fluid level after filling. See Section
6 or the Index.
Add enough to bring the fluid level to the full line.

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Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids
or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part
D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
per$orm these underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture
if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
See “Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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Automatic Electronic Dual ....................... 3-5
Manual
...................................... 3-2
Adapter Kit
.................................. 3-18
Care
....................................... 3-30
Changer, Trunk Mounted
....................... 3-22
Player
...................................... 3-18
Competitive Driving ............................ 2-24
Console, Center
................................ 2-55
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-6
Convenience Net
............................... 2-57
Convenience Net, Cleaning
....................... 6-53
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-54
Coolant
............................. 5-13,5-18, 6-22
SurgeTank
.................................. 5-18
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
....................... 6-26
Coolant Heater, Engine
.......................... 2-24
Cooling System
................................ 5- 16
CourtesyLamps
................................ 2-52
Courtesy Transportation
In Canada
..................................... 8-8
1ntheU.S. ................................... 8-8
Cruise Control ................................. 2-47
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8- 1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2
Compact Disc
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-57
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-50
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3 Defects. Reporting Safety
........................ 8-10
InCanada
................................... 8-11
To General Motors ............................ 8-11
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
..................... 3.4. 3.10
Defogging
....................... 3.3.3.8.3.10. 3.12
Defrosting
............................ 3.3.3.9. 3.12
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-71
Dolby
B Noise Reduction ........................ 3-17
Door Locks
....................................... 2-4
PowerLocks
.................................. 2-5
Downshifting
.................................. 2-31
Drive, Automatic Transmission
.................... 2-28
Driver Information Center (DIC)
................... 2-81
Controls and Displays
......................... 2-82
Warnings and Messages
........................ 2-90
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) Active
............ 2-91
Charge System Fault
.......................... 2-92
Coolant Over Temp
........................... 2-94
Flat Tire
- (If, lr, rf, rr) ......................... 2-96
High Oil Temperature Reduce Engine Rpm
........ 2-94
High Tire Pressure
- (If. Ir, rf. IT) ................. 2-96
High Trans Temp
............................. 2-94
LowOilLevel
............................... 2-91
Low Oil Pressure
............................. 2-91
Low Tire Pressure
- (If, lr. rf, rr) ................. 2-95
Maximum Speed 80 Mph (129
Mh) ............. 2-93
Reduced Engine Power
........................ 2-92
Service ABS
................................. 2-91
Driver Information Center
(DIC) Messages
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Service Column Lock
.......................... 2-91
Service Ride Control
.......................... 2-93
Service Tire Monitor (MON) System
(SYS) ........ 2-97
Service Traction System
....................... 2-93
Shocks Inoperative
............................ 2-93
Traction System
(SYS) Active ................... 2-92
Driving
........................................ 4-1
DriverPosition
................................. 1-12
City
........................................ 4-21
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-22
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-28
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
In the Rain
.................................. 4- 18
Night
...................................... 4-16
OnCurves .................................. 4-11
On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-24
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-27
Through Deep Water
.......................... 4-20
WetRoads
.................................. 4-18
Winter
...................................... 4-26
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
Electrical Equipment. Adding
.......... 2-23,3-29, 6-61
Electrical System
............................... 6-61
Electronic Dual Climate
Control System .............. 3-5
EMT (Extented Mobility Tire)
..................... 6-41
Engine
....................................... 6-10
AccessoryBelt
............................... 6-71 Coolant
........................... 5.13.5.18. 6.22
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-24
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-13
Coolant Temperature Gage
................ 2.75. 5. 13
Exhaust
........................... 2.15.2.37. 4.29
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-66
Identification
................................ 6-60
Oil
........................................ 6-11
Oil, Adding
................................. 6-12
Oil, Additives
................................ 6-15
Oil. Checking
................................ 6-12
OilLevelCheck .............................. 7-13
Oil, Life Monitor
............................. 6-15
Oil, Pressure Gage
............................ 2-78
Oil, Used
................................... 6-16
Oil, When to Change
.......................... 6-15
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
..... 5-13
Overheating
................................. 5-13
Running While Parked
......................... 2-37
Specifications
................................ 6-69
StartingYour
................................ 2-22
EnglishMetric Button
........................... 2-71
Ethanol
........................................ 6-4
Exhaust, Engine
...................... 2-15,2-37, 4-29
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-39
Extended Mobility Tires
......................... 6-41
Exterior Lamps
................................. 2-50
Fabric Protection
............................... 6-52
Fan Control Buttons
.......................... 3-2, 3-8
Feature, Theft-Deterrent ......................... 2-16
Fabric
Cleaning
............................... 6-52

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Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission
................... 2-29
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-5
Filter. Air Cleaner
.............................. 6- 16
Finish Care
.................................... 6-56
Finish Damage
................................. 6-57
First Gear. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-28
First Gear. Manual Transmission
................... 2-29
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. What to
Do ............................ 5-22
Floor Mats
.................................... 2-60
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-70
FobTraining
................................... 2-89
Foreign Countries, Fuel
........................... 6-5
Fourth Gear. Manual Transmission
................. 2-29
French Language Manual
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Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement ........... 6-35
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
.......... 6-35
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Canada
...................................... 6-4
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Fuel. Filling Your Tank
........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-63
Gages
FogLamps
.................................... 2-51
.. ...........................
FrontTowing .................................. 5-10
Gage ....................................... 2-80
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-75
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-78
Fuel
....................................... 2-81
Voltmeter
................................... 2-73 GAWR
.................................. 4.30. 4.31
Gear Positions
................................. 2-26
Gross Axle Weight Rating
................... 4.30. 4.31
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
................. 4.30. 4-31
Guide en Franpis
11
GVWR .................................. 4.30. 4.31
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-33
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Headlamp Doors
............................... 2-44
Headlamp/Highbeams Bulb Replacement
............ 6-33
Headlamps
.................................... 2-43
Wiring
..........................................
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance .............. 8-4
Heating
....................................... 3-12
High-Beam Lamps
.............................. 2-45
Highway Hypnosis
............ ............... 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads
..... ............. 4-24
Hood
Checking Things Under
...... .............. 6-8
Release
.................................... 6-8
Horn
......................................... 2-40
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-20
Hydroplaning
.......................... ... 4-20
.. .................................
HighLow Beamchanger ...................... 2-45
Heritage Pages
111 ... ...................................
Ignition Switch .............. ............... 2-20
Inadvertent Load Control
....... ............... 2-53
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-43
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-53
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TapePlayerCare ............................... 3-29
Temperature Control
......................... 3.3. 3.6
Theft
......................................... 2-15
Theft-Deterrent Radio
........................... 3-26
Thermostat
.................................... 6-26
Third Gear. Manual Transmission
.................. 2-29
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-41
Time. Setting the
............................... 3- 13
Tirechains
.................................... 6-51
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-30
Tires
......................................... 6-40
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-48
BuyingNew
................................. 6-45
Cleaning
.................................... 6-57
Extended Mobility
............................ 6-41
If One Goes Flat
.............................. 5-22
Inflation
.................................... 6-43
Inflation Check
............................... 7- 13
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-44
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Pressure
.................................... 6-43
Temperature
................................. 6-47
Traction
.................................... 6-47
Treadwe
ar ................................... 6-46
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-46
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-45
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-48
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-45
TopStrap
..................................... 1-27
TorqueLock
................................... 2-35
Torque, Wheel Nut
............. ................ 6-70 TowingaTrailer
................................ 4-31
Traction Control System
.......................... 4-9
Traction Control System (TCS) Light
............... 2-75
Towing
Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
TrailerTowing ................................. 4-31
Transmission Fluid
.............................. 6-18
Automatic
................................... 6-18
Manual
..................................... 6-19
Transmission. Ignition Lock Check
................. 7-16
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
TTYUsers ..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
............. 2-42
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever
................... 2-41
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-16
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-57
Transmitters. Remote Function Actuation System
...... 2-6
Universal Theft-Deterrent System
.................. 2-16
Vehicle Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your ........... 6-3
Control
...................................... 4-6
Damage Warnings
.............................. ix
Dimensions ................................. 6-71
Identification Number
......................... 6-60
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Ventilation System
.............................. 3-13
Visor Vanity Mirrors
............................ 2-58
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-58
Voltmeter
..................................... 2-73
Storage
..................................... 6-32
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ENGINE OIL
DIPSTICK
BATTERY
p6-11
COOLANT SURGE TANK AND PRESSURE CAP TIRES
P6-40
RELEASE
FUEL RELEASE TAB FUEL
DOOR
P6-5
WINDSHIELD
p6-9 REMOTE FUEL P6-6
WASHER FLUID DOOR
TANK RELEASE
P6-27 P6-6
For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the Index in the back of the owner’s manual.
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