2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE check engine

(h)Change automatic transmission uid and lter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
Uses such as high performance operation.
(i)Drain, ush, and rell cooling system. This service
can be complex; you should have your dealer perform
this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-21 for
what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap, and ller neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
(j)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the lter
may require replacement more often.
(k)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect
the lter at each engine oil change.
(l)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or
obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary.Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench
®dealer can assist
you with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
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At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13for further
details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your
engine oil at the proper level can cause damage
to your engine not covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-21for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inspection and Ination Check
Visually inspect your tires for wear and make sure tires
are inated to the correct pressures. SeeTires on
page 5-51for further details.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-30.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
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3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the
engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle
starts in any other position, contact your GM
Goodwrench
®dealer for service.
4. On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in NEUTRAL, push the clutch pedal down halfway,
and try to start the engine. The vehicle should
start only when the clutch pedal is pushed down all
the way to the oor. If the vehicle starts when
the clutch is not pushed all the way down, contact
your GM Goodwrench
®dealer for service.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level
surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking Brake
on page 2-30.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off and without applying the regular
brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P)
with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out
of PARK (P), contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer
for service.
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Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle begin
to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake,
set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With
the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P).
Then release the parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Some information may be stored during regular
operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions;
other information is stored only in a crash event by
computer systems, such as those commonly called
event data recorders (EDR).
In a crash event, computer systems, such as the Airbag
Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle
may record information about the condition of the vehicle
and how it was operated, such as data related to
engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle
speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag
performance, and the severity of a collision. This
information has been used to improve vehicle crash
performance and may be used to improve crash
performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike
the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board
systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of
vehicle occupants.
To read this information, special equipment is needed
and access to the vehicle or the device that stores
the data is required. GM will not access information
about a crash event or share it with others other than:
with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the
vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee,
in response to an official request of police or similar
government office,
as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the
discovery process, or
as required by law.
In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may:
use the data for GM research needs,
make it available for research where appropriate
condentiality is to be maintained and need is
shown, or
share summary data which is not tied to a specic
vehicle with non-GM organizations for research
purposes.
Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to
the special equipment that can read the information
if they have access to the vehicle or the device
that stores the data.
If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar
®, please check
the OnStar®subscription service agreement or
manual for information on its operations and data
collection.
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C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications............................5-92
Carbon Monoxide...................2-14, 2-33, 4-26, 4-36
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-78
Your CD Player...........................................3-99
Your CDs ...................................................3-99
Cargo Cover..................................................2-50
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-47
Chains, Tire...................................................5-68
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-42
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-82
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-27
Infants and Young Children...........................1-24
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-31
Older Children.............................................1-21
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-33
Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger
Seat Position...........................................1-35
Top Strap...................................................1-31
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-25Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-81
Cargo Cover and Convenience Net................5-77
Coated Moldings.........................................5-77
Convertible Top...........................................5-80
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-79
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-76
Fiberglass Springs.......................................5-82
Finish Care.................................................5-79
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-74
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-77
Leather......................................................5-77
Removable Roof Panel.................................5-80
Tires..........................................................5-81
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-82
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-78
Weatherstrips..............................................5-78
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-79
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-31
Dual Automatic............................................3-25
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-31
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-20
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-50
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E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-85
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-89
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-85
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-85
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-86
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-85
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-85
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-37
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-42
Coolant......................................................5-21
Coolant Heater............................................2-24
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-41
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-15
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-33
Oil .............................................................5-13
Oil Life System...........................................5-16
Oil Pressure Gage.......................................3-46
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-26
Overheating................................................5-24
Racing or Other Competitive Driving...............2-23
Starting......................................................2-22
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................3-19Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-8
Extended Mobility Tires....................................5-56
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-20
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-15
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-19
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finish Damage...............................................5-82
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-73
Floor Mats.....................................................2-47
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-20
Manual Transmission....................................5-20
Power Steering...........................................5-31
Windshield Washer......................................5-33
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-47
Fog Lamps....................................................3-17
Front Air Dam................................................2-20
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
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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
N
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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