2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE service

Reporting Safety Defects to 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
330 Sparks Street
Tower C
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
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 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
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 L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00
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 diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483).
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Owner’s Information
Owner publications are written specifically 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: $60.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $20.00
Current and 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.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the
World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P. O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and without
incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make
checks payable in U.S. funds.
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-88
Automatic Transmission...................................2-21
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-25
B
Battery..........................................................5-40
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-8
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-18
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-25
Brake
Parking......................................................2-31
System Warning Light..................................3-38
Brake Fluid....................................................5-37
Brake Wear...................................................5-39
Brakes..........................................................5-37
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-19
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-48
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-52
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-48
Headlamps.................................................5-48
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-52
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps..................5-50
Buying New Tires...........................................5-66
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada – Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Capacities and Specifications............................5-99
Carbon Fiber Hood.........................................5-89
Carbon Monoxide...................4-28, 4-38, 2-11, 2-36
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-85
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-88
Your CD Player...........................................3-89
Your CDs ...................................................3-89
Cargo Cover..................................................2-43
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-75
Cassette Tape Player Service............................. 6-9
CD Adapter Kits.............................................3-75
CD Changer, Trunk-Mounted............................3-81
CD Messages........................................3-80, 3-85
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-40
Chains, Tires..................................................5-71
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-41
Gages Warning Light...................................3-46
Check Engine Light.........................................3-41
Checking Coolant............................................5-24
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-13
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Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities................................................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-11
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-11
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government...................................7-10
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-11
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-15
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting.................................3-30
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature.................3-87
Disarming the System.....................................2-17
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Door
Locks.......................................................... 2-9
Power Door Locks.......................................2-10
Downshifting (Manual Transmission)..................2-30Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-12
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-48
DIC Controls and Displays............................3-49
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-58
Other Messages..........................................3-68
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-19
City...........................................................4-23
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
Freeway.....................................................4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-26
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-20
Winter........................................................4-28
Driving On Snow or Ice...................................4-29
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-22
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-22
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-23
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-92
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-93
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-92
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-92
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Electrical System (cont.)
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-92
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
(Convertible Only)........................................2-13
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs.................................3-44
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-40
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-41
Coolant......................................................5-23
Coolant Heater............................................2-23
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-41
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-14
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-36
Oil .............................................................5-13
Oil Pressure Gage.......................................3-44
Overheating................................................5-26
Starting......................................................2-21
Engine Compartment Fuse Block......................5-96
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-16
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Exit/Entry Lighting...........................................3-17
Express-Down Window....................................2-15
Extended Mobility Tires....................................5-61
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-19
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-13F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finding a Station....................................3-71, 3-77
Finish Care....................................................5-86
Finish Damage...............................................5-89
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-89
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-75
Floor Mats.....................................................2-41
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-20
Manual Transmission....................................5-21
Power Steering...........................................5-35
Windshield Washer......................................5-36
FM ...............................................................3-88
Fog Lamps....................................................3-15
Front Air Dam................................................2-19
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6
Gage.........................................................3-46
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specifications.................................. 5-5
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Light (cont.)
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-35
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-39
Brake System Warning.................................3-38
Check Gages Warning.................................3-46
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-41
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-34
Security.....................................................3-45
TCS Warning Light......................................3-39
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-39
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors..............................2-15
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.....................................4-12
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-33
Lockout Protection..........................................2-10
Locks
Door........................................................... 2-9
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-10
Lockout Protection.......................................2-10
Power Door................................................2-10
Loss of Control...............................................4-18
Lowering the Convertible Top............................2-51
M
Magnesium Wheel Finish.................................5-89
Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering............4-14
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-8Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year.................................... 6-9
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-15
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-13
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-11
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-41
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transmission.......................................2-22
Fluid..........................................................5-21
Operation...................................................2-28
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-7
Memory.........................................................2-57
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-58
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) – Customer Assistance....................... 7-5
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-38
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-37
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-39
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-39
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Mirrors (cont.)
Outside Power Heated Mirrors.......................2-38
Model Reference................................................ vi
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-19
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-13
O
Odometer......................................................3-34
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-16
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Engine Oil Pressure Gage............................3-44
Older Children, Restraints................................1-19
One to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission)....2-30
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Operating the Trunk-Mounted CD Changer
with the Radio with Cassette.........................3-83
Operating the Trunk-Mounted CD Changer
with the Radio with CD................................3-84
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-5
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-31
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-39
Convex Mirror.............................................2-39Outside (cont.)
Power Heated Mirrors..................................2-38
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . 5-26
Overseas – Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-12
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-32
Shifting Out of............................................2-34
Parking
Brake........................................................2-31
Over Things That Burn.................................2-35
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-35
Passenger Position, Safety Belts.......................1-19
Passing.........................................................4-16
PASS-Key
®....................................................2-18
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-73
Playing a CD.................................................3-79
Playing the Radio...................................3-70, 3-76
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-22
Antenna Mast Care......................................3-90
Door Locks.................................................2-10
Electrical System.........................................5-92
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Power (cont.)
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-35
Windows....................................................2-15
Power Antenna Service..................................... 6-9
Power Steering...............................................4-14
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-11
R
Racing or Other Competitive Driving..................2-23
Radios..........................................................3-69
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-88
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-89
Care of Your CDs........................................3-89
Radio with Cassette.....................................3-70
Radio with CD............................................3-76
Setting the Time..........................................3-69
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-86
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer..........................3-81
Understanding Reception..............................3-88
Raising the Convertible Top..............................2-55
Reading Lamps..............................................3-18
Rear Axle......................................................5-47
Limited-Slip.................................................4-12
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-42Rear Window Defogger....................................3-31
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-38
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-37
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-3
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-11
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-33
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-6
Removing the Roof Panel................................2-44
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-52
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-40
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-49
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-50
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-49
Replacing Parts...........................................1-50
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-21
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-32
Roof Panel....................................................2-44
Installing the Roof Panel...............................2-49
Removing the Roof Panel.............................2-44
Storing the Roof Panel.................................2-47
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