2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE warning light

Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the
tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum
section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
(This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.)
The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most
passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading
system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires,
tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches
(25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and
a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as
a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart signicantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specied government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance. Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
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Appearance Care
Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic.
Other cleaning products can burst into ames if a match
is struck near them or if they get on a hot part of the
vehicle. Some are dangerous if their fumes are inhaled
in an enclosed space. When anything from a container
is used to clean the vehicle, be sure to follow the
manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. Always open
the doors or windows of the vehicle when cleaning
the inside.
Never use these to clean the vehicle:
Benzene
Naphtha
Carbon Tetrachloride
Acetone
Paint Thinner
Turpentine
Lacquer Thinner
Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous — some more than
others — and they can all damage the vehicle, too.Do not use any of these products unless this manual
says you can. In many uses, these will damage
the vehicle:
Alcohol
Laundry Soap
Bleach
Reducing Agents
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if
it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and
dirt can accumulate on your upholstery. Dirt can
damage carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces.
Regular vacuuming is recommended to remove particles
from your upholstery. It is important to keep your
upholstery from becoming and remaining heavily soiled.
Soils should be removed as quickly as possible. Your
vehicle’s interior may experience extremes of heat
that could cause stains to set rapidly.
Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent
cleaning. Use care because newspapers and garments
that transfer color to your home furnishings may also
transfer color to your vehicle’s interior.
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A
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-24
Active Handling System...................................4-10
Active Handling System Light...........................3-40
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-85
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-18
Air Conditioning..............................................3-25
Air Dam, Front...............................................2-20
Airbag
Off Light.....................................................3-36
Readiness Light..........................................3-35
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-8
Airbag System................................................1-40
Airbag Off Switch........................................1-48
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-46
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-51
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-46
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-46
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-45
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-42
Antenna, Diversity Antenna System...................3-99
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . 3-99
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-39Appearance Care............................................5-74
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-81
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-78
Cargo Cover and Convenience Net................5-77
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-82
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-79
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-74
Coated Moldings.........................................5-77
Convertible Top...........................................5-80
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-76
Fiberglass Springs.......................................5-82
Finish Care.................................................5-79
Finish Damage............................................5-82
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-77
Leather......................................................5-77
Removable Roof Panel.................................5-80
Tires..........................................................5-81
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-82
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-83
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-78
Weatherstrips..............................................5-78
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-79
Ashtrays........................................................3-25
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Audio System(s).............................................3-78
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-99
Care of Your CDs........................................3-99
Diversity Antenna System.............................3-99
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual...................................................3-98
Radio with CD............................................3-79
Setting the Time..........................................3-78
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-98
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-98
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-99
Automatic Door Locks.....................................2-13
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-25B
Battery..........................................................5-37
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-19
Run-Down Protection...................................3-20
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-23
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-6
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-30
System Warning Light..................................3-38
Brakes..........................................................5-34
Braking........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-20
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-44
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-45
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking
Lamps....................................................5-45
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-44
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-48
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-47
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-48
Buying New Tires...........................................5-63
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Fuel (cont.)
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6
Gage.........................................................3-48
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-89
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-85
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-86
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-85
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-41
Engine Oil Pressure.....................................3-46
Fuel..........................................................3-48
Speedometer..............................................3-34
Tachometer.................................................3-34
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-37
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-42
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-46
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
H
Hatch/Trunk...................................................2-14
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-85
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-44
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-16
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-45
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-45
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-44
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-9
On Reminder..............................................3-16
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-47
Wiper Activated...........................................3-16
Head-Up Display (HUD)...................................3-20
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Heater...........................................................3-25
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-47
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-24
HomeLink
®Wireless Control System.................2-42
HomeLink®Wireless Control System Operation.....2-43
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Light (cont.)
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-39
Brake System Warning.................................3-38
Fog Lamp..................................................3-47
Highbeam On.............................................3-47
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-47
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-42
One-to-Four Shift.........................................3-38
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-34
Security.....................................................3-47
TCS Warning Light......................................3-40
Tire Pressure..............................................3-42
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-40
Lighting
Entry/Exit...................................................3-19
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.....................................4-11
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-31
Lockout Protection..........................................2-13
Locks
Automatic Door Locks..................................2-13
Door..........................................................2-10
Lockout Protection.......................................2-13
Power Door................................................2-12
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock............2-13
Loss of Control...............................................4-16
Lumbar
Power and Side Bolsters................................ 1-3M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year.................................... 6-9
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-16
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-14
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-42
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-27
Memory.........................................................2-68
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-54
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Message (cont.)
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass....2-37
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®
and Compass..........................................2-35
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-35
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-40
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-41
Outside Power Heated Mirrors.......................2-40
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual......................................................3-98
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-20
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-14
O
Odometer......................................................3-34
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-14
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Engine Oil Pressure Gage............................3-46
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-16
Older Children, Restraints................................1-21One-to-Four Shift Light....................................3-38
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-41
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-31
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-40
Convex Mirror.............................................2-41
Power Heated Mirrors..................................2-40
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..........................................5-26
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-30
Shifting Out of............................................2-32
Parking
Brake........................................................2-30
Over Things That Burn.................................2-33
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-32
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-31
Passenger Position, Safety Belts.......................1-20
Passing.........................................................4-15
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Roof Panel....................................................2-52
Installing the Roof Panel...............................2-55
Removing the Roof Panel.............................2-52
Storing the Roof Panel.................................2-54
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-15
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-34
S
Safety Belt
Pretensioners..............................................1-20
Reminder Light............................................3-34
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-78
Driver Position............................................1-13
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-12
Passenger Position......................................1-20
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-11
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-19
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-7
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seatback Latches............................................. 1-6Seats
Heated Seats............................................... 1-4
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters.................... 1-3
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Seatback Latches.......................................... 1-6
Six-Way Power Seats.................................... 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-33
Passenger Seat Position...............................1-35
Security Light.................................................3-47
Selective Ride Control.....................................4-12
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-42
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-51
Setting the Time.............................................3-78
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-30
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-32
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Specications, Capacities.................................5-92
Speedometer..................................................3-34
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