1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE tires

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with
mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After
rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel.
A wax
may then be applied.
The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted
surface
of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps,
chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or
abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could
damage the surface.
Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These
brushes can also damage the surface
of these wheels.
Cleaning Tires
To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.
I NOTICE:
When applying a tire dressing always take care to
wipe
off any overspray or splash from all painted
surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle.
Petroleum-based products may damage the paint
finish.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part B: Owner Checks and Services
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
pe$om 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.
Power Antenna Service
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall).
You should let your dealer’s service
department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
Steering and Suspension Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.
Tire and Wheel Inspection
Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage. If there is
irregular or premature wear, check the wheel alignment.
Inspect for damaged wheels.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing
or out-of-position parts as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections or other conditions which could
cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust”
in the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings
and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the
radiator and air conditioning condenser.
To help ensure
proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system
and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year.
Rear Axle Service
Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if
needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index.
A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair it
if needed.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and
rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parlung brake, etc. You may need to
have your brakes inspected more often if your driving
habits or conditions result in frequent braking.
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Driving (Continued) Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-20
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-26
IntheRain
.................................. 4-17
Oncurves
.................................. 4-10
OnSnowandIce ............................. 4-25
WetRoads
.................................. 4-17
Winter
...................................... 4-24
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
Night
...................................... 4-15
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-22
Through Deep Water
.......................... 4-18
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
Electrical Equipment. Adding
.......... 2.23.3.27. 6.62
Electrical System
............................... 6-62
Electronic Dual Climate Control System
.............. 3-4
Accessory Belt
............................... 6-72
Coolant
........................... 5-13,5-16, 6-22
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-24
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7- 11
Coolant Temperature Gage ................ 2-8 1, 5- 13
Exhaust
........................... 2-15,2-37, 4-28
Identification
................................ 6-62
Oil, Adding ................................. 6-12
Oil, Additives
................................ 6-15
Oil, Life Monitor
............................. 6-15
EMT
......................................... 6-41
Engine
....................................... 6-10
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-67
Oil
........................................ 6-12
Oil, Checking
................................ 6-12
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-11
9-4
Oil. Used ................................... 6-16
Overheating
................................. 5-13
Specifications
................................ 6-70
Oil,
When to Change
.......................... 6-15
Running While Parked
......................... 2-38
Starting Your
................................ 2-22
Oil, Pressure Gage
............................ 2-84
EnglisWMetric Button
........................... 2-77
Ethanol
........................................ 6-4
Exhaust, Engine
...................... 2-15,2-37, 4-28
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-41
Extended Mobility Tires
......................... 6-41
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-53
Fabric Protection
............................... 6-53
Fan Control Buttons
.......................... 3-2, 3-6
Feature, Theft-Deterrent
......................... 2-17
Fiberglass Springs
.............................. 6-59
Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission
................... 2-29
Filling
a Portable Fuel Container .................... 6-8
Filling Your Tank ................................ 6-5
Filter, Air Cleaner
.............................. 6-17
Finish Damage
................................. 6-59
Finish Damage
................................. 6-59
First Gear, Automatic Transmission
................ 2-28
First Gear, Manual Transmission
................... 2-29
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire, What to Do
............................ 5-22
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-71
Overheated
Engine Protection Operating Mode
..... 5-13
Finishcare
.................................... 6-56
FloorMats
.................................... 2-59
FobTraining
................................... 2-97
FogLamps
.................................... 2-51

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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tires (Continued) Uniform Quality Grading ....................... 6-47
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-45
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-48
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-45
TorqueLock
................................... 2-35
Torque, Wheel Nut .............................. 6-71
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-30
Towing
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-8
Traction Control System
.......................... 4-8
Traction Control System (TCS) Light
............... 2-81
..................................... Top Strap 1-31
TrailerTowing
................................. 4-30
Transmission Fluid
Automatic 6- 18
...................................
Manual ..................................... 6-19
Transmission, Ignition Lock Check ................. 7-14
Transmitters, Remote Function Actuation System
...... 2-6
Transportation, Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
............. 2-42
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
................... 2-42
TTYUsers
...................................... 8-4
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-14
Universal Theft-Deterrent System
.................. 2- 17
Vehicle Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your ........... 6-3
Control
...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings .............................. ix
Dimensions ................................. 6-71 Identification Number
......................... 6-62
Ventilation System
.............................. 3-11
Visor Vanity Mirrors ............................ 2-58
Loading
.................................... 4-29
Storage
..................................... 6-32
Visors, Sun
.................................... 2-58
Voltmeter
..................................... 2-79
warning Devices
............................... 5-3
Warning Lights. Gages and Messages ............... 2-77
Warranty Information
............................ 8-10
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-27
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-56
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-55
Alignment
.................................. 6-48
NutTorque
.................................. 6-71
Wheel
Replacement ................................. 6-48
Using the Wheel Lock Key
..................... 6-50
Express-Down
............................... 2-41
Power
...................................... 2-40
Windshield Washer ............................. 2-46
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-11
Windshield Wipers
.............................. 2-45
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-37
Winter Driving
................................. 4-24
Wrecker Towing
................................. 5-8
Windows
..................................... 2-40
Fluid
....................................... 6-27
Fuses
...................................... 6-64
WiperBladeCheck
............................. 7-12
Wiring, Headlamp
.............................. 6-64
9-10
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