1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE length

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When adjusting the temperature, start with a driver-set
temperature of
73°F (23 "C) until you determine your
comfort zone. If you choose
60°F (16"C), the system
will remain at maximum cooling and will not
automatically adjust fan speed or air delivery. If you
choose
90°F (32"C), the system will remain at
maximum heating and will not automatically adjust fan
speed or air delivery. Choosing either maximum setting
will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster.
Turning the knob past either maximum setting has no
effect on the operation of the system.
Passenger Temperature Offset
The PASSENGER knob changes the temperature on the
passenger's side of the vehicle. When the knob is in the
12 o'clock position, the passenger's temperature is the
same as the driver's. Turn the knob to the right for
warmer air
on the passenger's side, to the left for cooler
air. If the driver-set temperature is set at
60°F (1 6 " C) or
90 OF (32 " C), turning the passenger knob has no effect
because the system is locked at a maximum setting.
Automatic Operation
Press the AUTO button to place the entire system in the
automatic mode. After a five second display of the current settings, only the word
AUTO and the outside
temperature will be shown on the digital display. The
system will operate to achieve your comfort set
temperature as quickly as possible. If you have set the
driver temperature at
60°F (16°C) or 90°F (32"C), the
system will not operate automatically until a different
temperature is selected. The AUTO control system
works best with the windows up and the removable roof
installed or the convertible top up.
A Typical Cold Weather Example:
Your vehicle has been parked outside overnight in cold
weather (below
32 OF/ 0 " C) and you have set the driver
temperature at
73°F (23°C) and have selected the AUTO
mode. The system will automatically adjust the
temperature output to maximum heating. The fan will start
at a low speed. This is to avoid blowing cold
air into the
vehicle. The length of the delay depends on the amount of
time since the engine was last started, the outside
temperature and the engine coolant temperature. As the
coolant warms up, the fan speed will gradually increase.
Air will flow to the floor with some air to the windshield
to prevent fogging under most normal conditions.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Police records show that almost half of all motor
vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol.
In most cases,
these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking
and driving.
In recent years, over 17,000 annual motor
vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use
of alcohol, with more than
300,000 people injured.
Many adults
-- by some estimates, nearly half the adult
population
-- choose never to drink alcohol, so they
never drive after drinking. For persons under
21, it’s
against the law in every
U.S. state to drink alcohol.
There
are good medical, psychological and
developmental reasons for these laws.
The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem
is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But
what if people do? How much is “too much” if the
hver plans to drive? It’s a lot less than many might
think. Although it depends on each person and situation,
here is some general information on the problem.
The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
of someone
who is drinking depends upon four things:
0 The amount of alcohol consumed
0 The drinker’s body weight
0 The amount of food that is consumed before and
during drinking
The length of time it has taken the drinker to
consume the alcohol.
According to the American Medical Association, a
180-lb.
(82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce
(355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a
BAC of about
0.06 percent. The person would reach the
same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce (120
ml) glasses
of wine or three mixed drinks
if each had 1- 1/2 ounces
(45
ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. Remove the bulb from the socket.
5. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
Back-up Lamps
You can access the back-up lamps through the inboard
taillamp opening. See “Rear Turn Signal and Taillamps”
in the Index.
1. Squeeze the tab on the socket while turning it to the
2. Remove the bulb from the socket.
left to remove
it from the assembly.
3. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
For any bulb replacement procedures not listed here,
please see your dealership.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
It’s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade
assembly every six months. For the proper windshield
wiper blade length and type, see “Replacement Parts” in
the Index.
NOTICE:
Use care when removing or installing a blade
assembly. Accidental bumping can cause the arm
to fall back and strike the windshield.
To remove the wiper blade assembly:
1. Open the hood to gain access to the
windshield wipers.
2. Lift the wiper arm until it locks into a
vertical position.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Capacities and Specifications
Engine
vpe .................................... V8
VIN Engine Code
LSl ...................................... G
Fuel Delivery ............ Sequential Multi-Port
Fuel Injection (SFI)
Valve Arrangement ............. Overhead Valve
Piston Displacement ...................... 5.7L
Bore ...................... 3.90 inches (9.9 cm)
Stroke .................... 3.62 inches (9.2 cm)
Compression Ratio
LSl ................................ 10.1:l
Horsepower
LS1 .................................. 345
Firing Order .................. 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Thermostat Temperature
Specification
................... 187°F (86°C)
Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter ...................... A917C
Battery ............................. 78A-72H
Coolant Surge Tank Cap ... GM Part No. 10296465
15 psi (105 kPa)
Engine Oil Filter ........................ PF44
PCV Valve ............................. 799C
Serpentine Belt
AC Compressor
......... GM Part No. 12556609
or equivalent
Water Pump, Generator, Power Steering Pump
... GM Part No. 12555225
Spark Plug ............. 41-93 1 (0.60 inch Gap) or equivalent
Thermostat ............. GM Part No. 12555717
or equivalent
Windshield Wiper Blade
Length ................... .22 inches (55.9 cm)
Type
............ 9 mm x 3 mm Shephard’s Hook
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Wheel Nuts
Wheel Nut Torque .......... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)
Capacities (Approximate)
The following approximate capacities are given in
United States and metric conversions.
Air Conditioning ... See the refrigerant information
label under the hood.
Automatic Transmission
Drain and Refill ................ 5 quarts (4.7 L)
Overhaul
................. 10.8 quarts (10.2 L)
Coolant System
LS 1 (with M30
automatic transmission)
...... 12.6 quarts (1 1.9 L)
LS 1 (with "6
manual transmission)
....... 12.9 quarts ( 12.2 L)
Crankcase
With Filter Change ........... 6.5 quarts (6.1 L)
Fuel Tank ................. 19.1 gallons (72.3 L)
Manual Transmission
Rear Axle (Overhaul)
................ 4.1
quarts (3.8 1 L)
Lubricant
.................. 1.5 quarts (1 -42 L)
Limited Slip Additive ......... 4 ounces (1 18 ml)
Tire Pressures ...... See Tire-Loading Information
label on rear edge of driver's door.
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding,
be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended
in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase .............. 104.5 inches (265.4 cm)
Tread
Front .................. 62.1 inches (157.7 cm)
Rear
.................... .62 inches (157.4 cm)
Length ................. 179.7 inches (456.4 cm)
Width ................... 73.6 inches (1 86.9 cm)
Height .................. 47.7 inches (1 21.1 cm)
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