2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE brake fluid

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 5-16for 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 5-29for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer uid reservoir 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 5-57for 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 2-33.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
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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 5-16.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-29.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM 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.
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Audio System(s).............................................3-77
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-101
Care of Your CDs ......................................3-100
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-101
Diversity Antenna System............................3-101
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual....................................3-99
Radio with CD............................................3-79
Setting the Time..........................................3-78
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-99
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-100
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-101
Automatic Door Lock.......................................2-12
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-28
Operation...................................................2-26
B
Battery..........................................................5-45
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-19
Run-Down Protection...................................3-20
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-24
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-9
Parking......................................................2-33
System Warning Light..................................3-38Brakes..........................................................5-42
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-21
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-52
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-52
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-52
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-52
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-54
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-54
Buying New Tires...........................................5-70
C
Calibration.............................................2-38, 2-41
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-101
Carbon Monoxide...................2-14, 2-36, 4-28, 4-38
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-85
Your CD Player.........................................3-101
Your CDs .................................................3-100
Cargo Cover..................................................2-54
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-51
Chains, Tire...................................................5-76
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