1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE tow

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Do not use a glass treatment or conditioner
containing ethyl alcohol or ethyl sulfate on the
roof panel. These products may damage the panel.
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth
of color, gloss retention and durability.
Washing Your Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it
clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun.
Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use
liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps.
You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your
dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the
Index.) Don’t use cleaning agents that
are petroleum
based, or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning
agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to
dry on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish
with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to
avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes
may cause water to enter
your vehicle.
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 vehicle 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.)

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.

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Assistance Program
n
To enhance Chevrolet's strong commitment to customer
satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the
establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance
Center.
As the owner of a 1998 Chevrolet, membership
in Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance
is available
24 hours a day,
365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA
(1-800-243-8872). This toll-free number will provide
you over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor
mechanical problems. If
your problem cannot be
resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to a
nationwide network of dealer recommended service
providers. Roadside membership is free, however some
services may incur costs.
Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer,
Basic Care and Courtesy" Care:
Toll-free number, 1 -800-CHEV-USA
Free towing for warranty repairs
Basic over-the-phone technical advice
Available dealer services at reasonable costs (i.e.,
wrecker services, locksmithkey service, glass
repair, etc.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ROADSIDE Courtesy" Care PROVIDES:
0 Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined previously)
Plus:
FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer
0 FREE LocksmitldKey Service (when keys are lost
from
a legal roadway)
on the road or locked inside)
e FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road)
0 FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on
the road) Chevrolet offers
Courtesy Transportation for customers
needing warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will
be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by
the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty
to eligible purchasers of 1998 Chevrolet passenger car
and light duty trucks. (Please see your selling dealer
for details.)
Note:
Courtesy Care is available to retail and retail lease
customers operating 1998 and newer Chevrolet vehicles
for a period of 3 years/36,000 miles (60
000 km),
whichever occurs first. All Courtesy Care services must
be pre-arranged by Chevrolet Roadside
or dealer
Service Management.
Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or
included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to
modify or discontinue
Basic Care and Courtesy Care
at any time.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-4
Fourth Gear. Manual Transmission
................. 2-29
French Language Manual
11
Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement ........... 6-35
FrontTowing
.................................. 5-10
Front
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .......... 6-35
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Canada
.................................. 6-4. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-86
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Fuel. Filling Your Tank
........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-64
.. ...........................
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-8 1
Engine Oil Pressure ........................... 2-84
Fuel
....................................... 2-86
Voltmeter
................................... 2-79
GAWR
.................................. 4.29. 4.30
Gear Positions
.................................. 2-26
Gross Axle Weight Rating ................... 4.29. 4.30
Guide en Fransais
................................. ii
GVWR
.................................. 4.29. 4.30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
................. 4.29. 4.30
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-33
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Headlamp Doors
............................... 2-44
HeadlampMighbeams Bulb Replacement
............ 6-33
Headlamps
.................................... 2-43
High/Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-45
Wiring
..................................... 6-64
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating
....................................... 3-10
... Heritagepages ................................... n1
Highway Hypnosis .............................. 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-22
Hood
.............................................
Checking Things Under ......................... 6-8
Release
...................................... 6-9
Horn
......................................... 2-41
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-20
Ignition Switch
................................ 2-20
Inadvertent Load Control
......................... 2-53
Inside DayNight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-53
Brakesystem
................................ 7-15
Exhaust System
.............................. 7-15
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-15
Steering
.................................... 7-15
Tire
........................................ 7-15
Wheel
...................................... 7-15
Instrumentpanel
............................... 2-74
Brightness Control
............................ 2-52
Cleaning
.................................... 6-54
Cluster
..................................... 2-76
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-64
Instrument Panel Cupholder
....................... 2-54
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-52
Jump Starting
.................................. 5-3
High-BeamLamps
.............................. 2-45
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-18
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-44
Inspections
.................................... 7-15
Suspension
.................................. 7-15
......... 9-5

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Neutral Automatic Transmission
....................... 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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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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