2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE clutch

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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Check
Engine Light...............................................3-42
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-90
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-27
Infants and Young Children...........................1-25
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children..........................................1-31, 1-35
Older Children.............................................1-22
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Passenger Seat Position...........................1-35
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-101
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-25
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-89
Cargo Cover and Convenience Net................5-85
Coated Moldings.........................................5-84
Convertible Top...........................................5-88
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-86
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-83
Fiberglass Springs.......................................5-90
Finish Care.................................................5-86
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-82
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-85
Leather......................................................5-84
Removable Roof Panel.................................5-88
Tires..........................................................5-89Cleaning (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-90
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-86
Weatherstrips..............................................5-85
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-87
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-31
Dual Automatic............................................3-25
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-30
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-28
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-10
Compass...............................................2-38, 2-41
Competitive Driving, Racing or Other.................4-18
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Convenience Net............................................2-54
Convertible Top......................................2-60, 2-67
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-41
Heater, Engine............................................2-24
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-32
Cooling System..............................................5-34
Courtesy Lamps.............................................3-19
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-51
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-4
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Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-13
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-28
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Ignition Positions.............................................2-22
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-25
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-64
Installing the Roof Panel..................................2-59
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-19
Cluster.......................................................3-33
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-46
K
Keyless Access System..................................... 2-4
Keyless Access System, Operation...................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-58
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection.........................3-20
Courtesy....................................................3-19
Exterior......................................................3-15
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-19
Fog ...........................................................3-17
Reading.....................................................3-20
Twilight Sentinel
®........................................3-18
LATCH System
Child Restraints...................................1-31, 1-35
Latches, Seatback............................................ 1-7
Lifting Your Vehicle, Tires.................................5-76
Light
Active Handling System................................3-40
Airbag Readiness........................................3-34
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-39
Brake System Warning.................................3-38
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-46
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