1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE check engine

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. If it doesn’t start within 10 seconds, push the
accelerator pedal
all the way to the floor, while you
hold the ignition key in STmT. When the engine
starts, let go of the key and let up on the accelerator
pedal. Wait about
15 seconds between each try to help
avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter.
When starting your engine in very cold weather (below
0°F or -18”C), do this:
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition key to START and hold it there. When the
engine starts, let go of the key. Use the accelerator
pedal to maintain engine speed,
if you have to, until
your engine has run for a while.
2. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then
stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and holding it there as you hold the key in
START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but
this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds.
This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle.
If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way
the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t,
your engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part of this manual that tells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Starter Interlock Feature
For your convenience and to avoid damage to your
starter, your vehicle is equipped with a starter interlock
feature. This feature will not allow you to crank the
engine when the vehicle is already running.
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See your Warranty Book before using your vehicle for
racing
or other competitive driving.
NOTICE:
If you use your vehicle for racing or other
competitive driving, your engine may use more
oil than
it would with normal use. Low oil levels
can damage the engine. Be sure to check the oil
level often during racing or other competitive
driving and keep the level at or near the upper
mark on the engine
oil dipstick. You may need to
add oil. See “Adding Oil” under “Engine” in
the Index.
Engine Coolant Heater
(Canada Only)
The engine coolant heater is located on the driver’s side
of the engine under the manifold. The electrical cord is
attached to the generator bracket assembly, between the
generator and the windshield washer fluid tank.
In very cold weather,
0 OF (- 18 O C) or colder, the engine
coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and
better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually,
the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of
four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash
faster than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident.
If the arrows don’t go on at all when you
signal a turn, check the fuses and check for burned-out
bulbs. (See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index.)
Headlamps
The headlamp band controls these lamps:
Headlamps
0 Taillamps
Parking lamps
Sidemarker lamps
- Eo Turn the band to this symbol to turn on your
headlamps and other operating lamps.
your parking and other operating lamps without
your headlamps.
Turn the band to OFF to turn off the lamps.
To read your odometer with the ignition off, turn on
your parking lamps.
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Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved
so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If
you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on
your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
The electric mirror control is on the driver’s door. To
adjust either mirror, press the
LT (left) or RT (right) switch
to select the mirror, then press the arrows to adjust the
direction of the mirror. The selected mirror will stay on for
20 seconds after the last adjustment. An indicator light will
come on above the mirror that you select.
Your preferred mirror position can be stored if you have
the memory option. See “Memory” in the Index.
For operation of the heated outside
mirrors, see “Rear
Window Defogger” in the Index.
Storage Compartments
Instrument Panel Cupholder
The cupholder is located on the center console. To open
it, place your thumb on the left side of the lid and raise
the right side with your index finger.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Installing the Roof Panel
I
I A CAUTION:
An improperly attached roof panel may fall into
or
fly off the vehicle. You or others could be
injured. After installing the roof panel, always
check that it is firmly attached by pushing up
on
the underside of the panel. Check now and then
to
be sure the roof panel is firmly in place.
I NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the roof panel, paint and
weatherstripping, do not drop or rest it on
its edges.
1. Check to be sure that the front handles and rear latch
on the ceiling
are in their opened positions before
attempting to install the roof panel.
2. If the roof panel is stored in the rear area, grasp it
with your right hand at the middle edge near the
seatbacks, and with your left hand at the middle of
the edge closest to you. Reverse the steps described
previously under “Storing the Roof Panel.”
3. Remove the roof panel from the
storage compartment.
4. In most cases, it is easier to install the removable
roof with two people rather than one. Place the roof
panel over the vehicle.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Lift upward on the front edge (A) of the convertible
top
off of the windshield frame. Then lift upward
on the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to be
vertical
off the storage compartment lid (C). The
front edge
(A) and rear edge (B) should be straight
up and down.
4. Tilt the driver’s seatback forward and press the
storage compartment release button located on the
underside
of the storage compartment lid (C) behind
the driver’s seat. Then raise the storage compartment
lid
(C). While attempting to raise the lid, if the lid
does not release and
you hear three chimes, check to
make sure the trunk lid is closed. Also, the lid will
not release if the alarm is turned on or the trunk lid
is open.
After pressing the release button, the driver and
passenger door glass should retract to the
full-down position.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells you
what to
do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly
-- and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They’re a big help.
Your vehicle
also has a Driver Information Center that
works along with the warning lights and gages. See
“Driver Information Center” in the Index.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will
come on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is
already buckled.
- The safety belt light will
also come on and stay
on
until the driver’s belt
is buckled.
Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument’
panel, which shows a deployed air bag symbol. The
system checks the air bag’s electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical
problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors,
the air bag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic
module. For more information on the air bag system, see
“Air Bag” in the Index.
This light will come on
when you start your engine,
and it will flash for a few
seconds. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
The air bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to
ON. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Voltmeter
I When the key is in the ON
position with the engine not
running, the voltmeter
shows the voltage output of
your battery. When the
engine is running, it shows
the voltage output of the
charging system.
The reading will change as the rate of charge changes
(with engine speed, for example), but
if the voltmeter
reads at
9 volts or below, your instrument panel and
other systems may shut down. The Driver Information
Center (DIC) will read LOW
VOLTAGE when your
vehicle is at
10 volts or below. Have it checked right
away. Driving with the voltmeter reading at
10 volts or
below could drain your battery and disable your vehicle.
Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into
two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can
still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you
need both parts working well.
BRAKE
This light should come on
when you turn the ignition
key to
START. If it doesn’t
come on then, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn
you
if there’s a problem.
If this warning light stays on after you start the engine,
the parking brake may not be set or there could be a
brake problem. Refer to “Parking Brake” in the Index to
see if it is set. If the parking brake is not set, have your
brake system inspected right away.
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