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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuel Gage 
91 Your fuel gage shows 
about  how much  fuel  is 
in  your tank. 
When  the  needle approaches  the red zone,  RESERVE 
FUEL  will appear on the  Driver Information  Center 
(DIC) display. When  the needle  approaches  the  “E”, 
LOW  FUEL will  appear on the  display. 
Press  RESET  to  let the vehicle  know that  you have 
acknowledged a DIC message(s). Pressing RESET 
will  also  turn off a DIC message  but  the LOW FUEL 
message will come on again  in 
10 minutes if you  have 
not added  fuel to the vehicle. 
Here 
are three concerns  some owners  have had about  the 
fuel  gage. All these situations 
are normal and  do not 
indicate  that anything is wrong with  the  fuel gage. 
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At the  gas station, the  fuel pump shuts off before  the 
gage reads FULL 
(F). 
It  takes more  (or less) fuel to fill  up  than the gage 
reads. For example, the gage reads  half full, but  it 
took more (or less)  than  half  of the tank’s  capacity 
to 
fill it. 
The  gage moves a little when  you turn, stop  or 
speed up. 
You  can use  the  DIC to display more detailed fuel 
information.  Each time you press FUEL, one  of the 
following  will appear 
in the DIC. 
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AVERAGE: The  fuel economy calculated for  the 
current  tank 
of fuel, or since  you last reset the 
display. 
INST The  fuel  economy calculated for  your current 
driving  conditions. 
RANGE: The distance  you can drive before 
refueling. 
BLANK: The  fuel  gage is displayed alone. 
You  should reset the fuel information display  every time 
you  refuel.  To reset  the display,  press FUEL  until 
AVERAGE  appears. Then, press  RESET  on  the  DIC. 
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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 rear edge  of 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 non-factory-installed  options. 
DATE  GVWR  GAWR  FRT GAWR RR 
MFD BY GENERAL  MOTORS CORP 
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 
GAWR  (Gross Axle  Weight  Rating)  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 Checking  Engine Oil 
Pull  out  the dipstick and clean  it with  a paper towel or a 
cloth, then push  it back in all  the way.  Remove it again, 
keeping the tip down. 
When to Add Oil 
If the oil  is at or below  the ADD mark, you’ll  need  to 
add  at least  one quart 
of oil. But  you must  use  the  right 
kind. 
This part explains  what kind of oil  to‘use.  For 
crankcase  capacity, see “Capacities  and Specifications” 
in the Index. 
NOTICE: 
Don’t  add  too  much  oil. If your  engine  has so 
much  oil  that  the  oil  level  gets  above  the  upper 
mark  that 
shows the  proper  operating  range, 
your  engine  could  be  damaged. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Wheel  Alignment  and  Tire  Balance 
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced 
carefully  at the factory to give you the longest tire  life 
and  best  overall performance. 
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing 
are not 
needed. However,  if  you notice unusual tire wear  or 
your vehicle  pulling one way  or the  other,  the alignment 
may  need to be reset.  If you notice your vehicle 
vibrating  when driving on a smooth road, your wheels  may need  to be rebalanced. 
Wheel  Replacement 
Replace  any wheel that  is bent, cracked,  or badly  rusted 
or corroded.  If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, 
wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.  If the 
wheel  leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum 
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).  See your 
Chevrolet  dealer  if  any  of these conditions exist. 
Your  dealer  will know the kind  of wheel you need. 
Each  new wheel should have the same load-carrying 
capacity,  diameter,  width, offset and  be mounted the 
same  way as the one it replaces. 
If you need  to replace  any of your  wheels,  wheel  bolts 
or wheel  nuts, replace them  only  with  new 
GM original 
equipment parts.  This way,  you  will  be  sure  to  have  the 
right  wheel,  wheel bolts  and wheel  nuts for your 
Corvette. 
Using  the  wrong  replacement  wheels,  wheel  bolts 
or wheel  nuts on your  vehicle can be  dangerous.  It 
could  affect  the  braking and  handling 
of your 
vehicle,  make  your 
tires lose air and  make  you  lose 
control.  You could  have 
a collision in which  you  or 
others  could  be  injured.  Always  use  the  correct 
wheel,  wheel  bolts  and wheel  nuts  for  replacement. 
NOTICE: 
The wrong  wheel  can also  cause  problems  with 
bearing  life, brake  cooling,  speedometer  or 
odometer calibration, headlamp  aim, bumper 
height,  vehicle  ground clearance and tire 
clearance  to the  body  and chassis.