1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE service

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THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition
to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:
Transport Canada
Box 8880
Ottawa, Ontario KlG 352
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
TO GENERAL MOTORS
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)
in a situation like this, we certainly hope you'll notify
us. Please call us' at 1-800-222- 1020 or write:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 7047
Troy, MI 48007-7047 In Canada, please call
us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7
Ordering Service and Owner
Publications in Canada
Service manuals, owner's manuals and other service
literature are available for purchase for all current and
past model General Motors vehicles.
The toll-free telephone number for ordering information
in Canada is 1-800-668-5539.
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The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out
the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order,
or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 CHEVROLET
SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$90.00
TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and specifications for the
1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$40.00
SERVICE BULLETINS
Service Bulletins give technical service information needed
to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the
1 diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for Owners and
intended to provide basic operational information about the
vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance
Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$1 5.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$1 0.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
Service Publications are available for current and past
model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please
specify year and model name of the vehicle.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Brake (Continued) Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-29
Parking
..................................... 2-32
PedalTravel
................................. 6-31
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-32
System Warning Light
......................... 2-79
Transmission Shift Interlock
.................... 2-36
Wear
....................................... 6-31
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check
........... 7- 13
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Break.In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2-20
BTSI
......................................... 2-36
BTSICheck
................................... 7-13
Bulb Replacement
......................... 6.33. 6.69
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-70
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.15.2.37. 4.28
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7- 11
Cassette Tape Player ............................ 3-12
CareofYour
................................. 3-28
Center Console
................................. 2-55
Certification Label
.............................. 4-29
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-51
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-85
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-37
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-60
Child Restraints
................................ 1-27
Add-on
..................................... 1-27
Securing in the Passenger Seat Position
........... 1-28
Top Strap
.................................... 1-3 1
Types ...................................... 1-27
WheretoPut
................................ 1-27
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-58
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-64
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-16
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-58
Coated Moldings
............................. 6-53
ConvenienceNet
............................. 6-54
Exterior LampsLenses
........................ 6-56
Fabric
...................................... 6-53
Glass
....................................... 6-54
Inside of Your Vehicle
......................... 6-52
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-54
Leather
..................................... 6-53
Outside of Your Vehicle
........................ 6-56
Removable Roof Panel
......................... 6-55
Security Shade
............................... 6-54
Soft-Touch Paint Surfaces
...................... 6-54
Stains
...................................... 6-53
Tires
....................................... 6-58
Vinyl
....................................... 6-53
Weatherstrips
................................ 6-55
Wheels
..................................... 6-58
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-55
Climate Control. Automatic Electronic Dual
........... 3-4
Clock. Setting the
............................... 3-12
Clutch. Hydraulic
............................... 6-20
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-1
Comfort Controls. Manual
......................... 3-2
Compact Disc
AdapterKit
.................................. 3-17
Care
....................................... 3-29 .
Changer. TmnkMounted ....................... 3-21
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Care
....................................... 3-29
Competitive Driving
............................ 2-24
Console. Center
........................... .. .... 2-55
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-5
Convenience Net
............................... 2-57
Convenience Net. Cleaning
....................... 6-54
Convertible Top
................................ 2-68
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-54
Coolant
............................. 5.13.5.16. 6.22
SurgeTank
.................................. 5-18
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
....................... 6-26
Coolant Heater. Engine
.......................... 2-24
CoolingSystem
................................ 5-16
Courtesy Lamps
................................ 2-52
InCanada
.................................... 8-8
1ntheU.S. ................................... 8-8
Cruise Control ................................. 2-47
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Infomation
................... 8- 1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-59
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- 11
Defogging ............................ 3-3.3-7. 3-11
Defrosting ................................ 3-3. 3-11
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-7 1
Dolby B Noise Reduction ........................ 3-16 Door
Locks
....................................... 2-4
Downshifting
.................................. 2-31
Driver Information Center (DIC)
................... 2-87
Warnings and Messages
........................ 2-97
Controls and Displays
......................... 2-88
ABS active
.................................. 2-98
Charge System Fault
.......................... 2-99
Coolant Over Temp
.......................... 2- 101
Flat Tire
. (lf. lr. rf. rr) ........................ 2-104
High Oil Temperature Reduce Engine rpm
........ 2- 102
High Tire Pressure
. (If. lr. rf. rr) ................ 2-105
High Trans Temp
............................ 2- 102
Low Coolant
................................ 2- 101
LowOilLevel ............................... 2-99
Low
Oil Pressure ............................. 2-98
Low Tire Pressure
. (If. lr. rf. rr) ................ 2-103
Maximum Speed
80 mph (129 Wh) ............ 2-101
Reduced Engine Power
........................ 2-99
ServiceABS
................................. 2-98
Service Column Lock
.......................... 2-98
Service Ride Control
......................... 2- 101
Service Tire Monitor (MON) System (SYS) ....... 2-106
Service Traction System
...................... 2-100
Service Vehicle Soon
.......................... 2-99
Shocks Inoperative
........................... 2- 10 1
Traction System
- OFF ....................... 2-100
Traction System
- ON ........................ 2-100
Traction System
(SYS) Active .................. 2-100
Driver Position
................................. 1-11
Driving
........................................ 4-1
City
........................................ 4-19
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Driver Information Center
(DIC) Messages
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Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels
........................................ 4-29
Certification
................................. 4-29
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-62
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-29
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-62
Lamps
........................................ 2-50
Cleaning Exterior LampsLenses
................. 6-56
Courtesy
.................................... 2-52
Exterior
.................................... 2-50
Interior
..................................... 2-52
OnReminder
................................ 2-44
Lap Belt Cinch Feature
.......................... 1-12
Latches. Seatback
................................ 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-5
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-35
Lighter
....................................... 2-58
Liihts Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.20. 2.78
Anti-LGck Brake System Warning
................ 2-80
Anti-Lock Brake Warning
.................. 2.78. 4.7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-78
CheckEngine
................................ 2-84
CheckGages
................................ 2-85
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.6. 2.78
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-29
Security
.................................... 2-85
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Cylinders
................................... 7-12
Door ........................................ 2-4
Ignition Automatic Transmission Lock Check
...... 7-14
Key Lock Cylinders Service
.................... 7-12 PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Using the Wheel Lock Key
..................... 6-50
Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-16
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-12
Magnesium Wheel Finish
....................... 6-59
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-18
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-15
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-16
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................ 7-2
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-59
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-82
Comfort Control System
........................ 3-2
Frontseat
.................................... 1-2
Transmission Check
........................... 7-12
Transmission Fluid
............................ 6-19
Transmission. Shifting
......................... 2-29
Transmission. Starting Your Engine
.............. 2-22
Memory
....................................... 2-5
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-53
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-54
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-53
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-54
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-58
MMT ......................................... 6-4
MountainRoads
................................ 4-22
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-42
Manual
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....................... 2-27
Manual Transmission
.......................... 2-29
Neutral. Manual Transmission
..................... 2-29
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-20
Nightvision
................................... 4-15
Off-Road Recovery
............................ 4- 12
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-12
One to Four Light
............................... 2-30
Outlet. Accessory
............................... 2-59
Overdrive. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-28
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
....... 5- 13
Overheating Engine
............................. 5 - 13
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-11
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8- 12
InCanada
................................... 8-11
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-60
Park Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-26
Shifting Into
................................. 2-34
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-36 .
Parking AtNight
.................................... 2-17
Brake
...................................... 2-32 ... Lots ....................................... 2-1'1
Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission .............. 2-36
Parking Brake Mechanism Check
.................. 7- 14
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-37
Passenger Position
.............................. 1 - 18
Passing
....................................... 4- 12 Pass-Key@
.................................... 2-18
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-15
Portable Fuel Container. Filling a
................... 6-8
Door Locks
................................... 2-5
Remote Control Mirrors
........................ 2-54
Seat
......................................... 1-2
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-26
Windows
................................... 2-40
Plug
....................................... 6-63
Powerseat
..................................... 1-2
Pregnancy, Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-17
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications, Service and Owner
................... 8-12
InCanada
................................... 8-11
Power
Racing or Other Competitive Driving
.............. 2-24
Radio Reception
................................ 3-27
Radios
....................................... 3-12
Rain. Driving
In ................................ 4-17
Reading Lamps
................................ 2-53
Axle
....................................... 6-21
Axle Service
................................. 7-15
Storage
..................................... 2-56
Towing
..................................... 5-11
Window Defogger
............................ 3-11
Reclining Seatbacks
.............................. 1-3
Rear
Turn Signal and Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....... 6-35
Rearview Mirror, Inside Daymight
................. 2-53
Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants ............... 7-16
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........... 2- 11
Resynchronizing Your Transmitter
............... 2- 11
Replacement Parts .............................. 6-70
Replacement, Wheel
............................ 6-48
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 8- 10
InCanada
................................... 8-11
To General Motors
............................ 8- 11
Resetting the Oil Life Monitor
..................... 6- 15
Checking
................................... 1-33
Child
....................................... 1-27
Replacing
Parts After a Crash ................... 1-34
Systemcheck
................................ 7-12
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) .................. 2-22
Reverse, Automatic Transmission
.................. 2-27
Reverse, Manual Transmission
.................... 2-29
Ridecontrol
................................... 2-39
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-5
Roadside Assistance, Canadian ..................... 8-7
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-23
RoofPanel
.................................... 2- 60
Rotation, Tire
.................................. 6-45
Operation
.................................... 2-8
Remote HatcNTrunk Lid Release
.................. 2-14
Replacement Bulbs
............................. 6-69
Restraints
Safety Belts
................................... 1-6
Adults
...................................... 1-11
Care
....................................... 6-54
Children
.................................... 1-25
Driver Position
............................... 1-11
Extender .................................... 1-37
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1 . 11
Incorrect Usage .................... 1.13.1.31. 1.32
Lap Belt Cinch Feature
........................ 1-12
Larger Children
.............................. 1-34
Passenger Position
............................ 1-18
Questions and Answers
........................ 1-10
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.6. 2.78
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-38
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-25
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1 . 17
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-7
Safety Defects. Reporting
........................ 8-10
InCanada
................................... 8-11
To General Motors
............................ 8-11
Safety Warnings and Symbols
...................... vm
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Seatback Latches
...................................... 1-5
Reclining
.................................... 1-3
Seats
........................................,. l-2
ManualFront ................................. 1-2
Power
....................................... l-2
Securing a Child Restraint ...................... 1-32
sport
........................................ 1-3
Seats and Restraint Systems
........................ 1-1
Seats and Seat Controls
........................... 1-2
Second Gear, Automatic Transmission
.............. 2-28
Second Gear, Manual Transmission
................. 2-29
Security Shade, Cleaning
......................... 6-54
Selective Real Time Damping
..................... 2-39
Lap-Shoulder
................................ 1-11
...
SecurityLight .................................. 2-85
Security
Shade ................................. 2-55
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............................ 8-12
Manuals. Ordering
............................ 8- 12
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-62
Publications. Ordering
......................... 8- 12
Work. Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
................... 8-12
InCanada
................................... 8-11
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
........... 1-24
Shiftspeeds
................................... 2-30
Shifting
....................................... 2-26
IntoPark
.................................... 2-34
Out
of Park .................................. 2-36
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-42
Sixth Gear, Manual Transmission
.................. 2-29
Skidding
...................................... 4-14
Sound Equipment, Adding
........................ 3-27
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-70
Specifications, Engine
........................... 6-70
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Sportseat
...................................... l-3
Springs, Fiberglass .............................. 6-59
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-53
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7- 13
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-22
Steering
...................................... 4-10
In Emergencies
............................... 4- 11
Power ...................................... 4-10
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-41
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-54
Speedometer
................................... 2-77
Steam
................................... 5-14, 5-15 Storage.
Vehicle
................................ 6-32
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-22
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-58
Surge Tank. Coolant
............................. 5-18
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. x
System Controls. Comfort Control System
........ 3-2. 3-4
Tachometer
.................................. 2-77
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-28
Temperature Controls
..... ................... 3-2. 3-4
Theft ......................................... 2-16
Theft-Deterrent Radio
........................... 3-25
Thermostat
.................................... 6-26
Third Gear, Automatic Transmission
................ 2-28
Third Gear, Manual Transmission
.................. 2-29
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-41
Time, Setting the
............................... 3-12
Tirechains
.................................... 6-51
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-29
Tires
......................................... 6-40
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-48
Buying New
................................. 6-45
Cleaning
.................................... 6-58
Extended Mobility
............................ 6-41
If One Goes Flat .............................. 5-22
Inflation
.................................... 6-44
Inflation Check
............................... 7-11
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-45
Loading
.................................... 4-29
Pressure
.................................... 6-44
Temperature
................................. 6-48
Traction
.................................... 6-47
Treadwe
ar ................................... 6-47
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