2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE transmission

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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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number or specication may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilThe engine requires a special
engine oil meeting GM
Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting
this standard may be identied as
synthetic, and should also be
identied with the American
Petroleum Institute Certied for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
However, not all synthetic API oils
with the starburst symbol will meet
this GM standard. You should look
for and use only an oil that meets
GM Standard GM4718M. GM
Goodwrench
®oil meets all the
requirements for your vehicle. For
the proper viscosity, seeEngine Oil
on page 5-13.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-21.
Hydraulic
Brake SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Hydraulic
Clutch SystemHydraulic Clutch Fluid. Use only
GM Part No. U.S. 88958860, in
Canada 88901244, Super DOT-4
brake uid.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Chassis
Lubrication
(Rear Toe-Link
Outer Ends with
Z51 Option)Chassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Manual
TransmissionDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Look for
“Approved for the H-Specication”
on the label.
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Look for
“Approved for the H-Specication”
on the label.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Rear Axle
(Limited-Slip
Differential)SAE 75W-90 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. U.S. 12378261, in
Canada 10953455) meeting GM
Specication 9986115. With a
complete drain and rell add
4 ounces (118 ml) of Limited-Slip
Axle Lubricant Additive
(GM Part No. U.S. 1052358, in
Canada 992694) where required.
SeeRear Axle on page 5-43.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring
Anchor and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in
Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and
Door HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in
Canada 992887).
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Reporting Safety Defects to General
Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify
General Motors. Please call the Chevrolet Customer
Assistance Center 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.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments, and specications for GM
transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
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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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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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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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Traction
Active Handling System................................4-10
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-8
Control System Warning Light.......................3-40
Limited-Slip Rear Axle..................................4-11
Selective Ride Control..................................4-12
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-20
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-20
One-to-Four Shift Light.................................3-38
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-25
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-27
Trunk/Hatch...................................................2-14
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-8
Twilight Sentinel
®............................................3-18
U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-98
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-64
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-31
Parking Your...............................................2-32
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-8
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-84
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-84
Vehicle Personalization
DIC ...........................................................3-69
Memory.....................................................2-68
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-31
Visors...........................................................2-18
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-37
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