2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE turn signal

Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 5-54.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer.
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
Lighting
{CAUTION:
The low beam high intensity discharge lighting
system operates at a very high voltage. If you
try to service any of the system components,
you could be seriously injured. Have your
dealer or a qualied technician service them.
Your vehicle has HID low-beam headlamps. After your
vehicle’s HID headlamp bulb has been replaced,
you may notice that the beam is a slightly different
shade than it was originally. This is normal.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps
A. High-beam Headlamp
B. Low-beam Headlamp
C. Front Parking/Turn Signal/DRL
If the low-beam headlamp needs to be replaced, you
will need to see your dealer. SeeHigh Intensity
Discharge (HID) Lighting on page 5-52for more
information.
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To replace a high-beam or front parking/turn signal/DRL
bulb, do the following:
1. Turn the wheel to allow access to the wheel well.
2. Access the high-beam or front parking/turn signal
bulbs by removing the access panel. To do this,
remove the three outer fasteners and ip back
the cover.
3. Remove the outer cover to expose the high-beam
headlamp bulb socket once the access cover has
been removed.4. Remove the headlamp
bulb by releasing the
outer tabs from
the socket.
5. Remove the front parking/turn signal bulb by turning
the bulb socket counterclockwise.
6. Replace the high-beam headlamp bulb with a new
bulb and reattach to the bulb socket.
Replace the front parking/turn signal bulb by turning
the bulb socket clockwise.
7. Reverse the Steps 2 through 4 to reinstall.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, and
Stoplamps
To replace a stoplamp, taillamp/turn signal bulb, do the
following:
1. Remove the screw from the top of the lamp
assembly.
2. Tilt out the lamp assembly.
3. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn
counterclockwise and pull it out.4. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the
socket.
5. Push the new bulb in the bulb socket until it snaps
into place.
6. Reinstall the lamp assembly by rst lining up the
tabs on the bottom of the lamp assembly with the
tabs in the vehicle, then slide it in.
7. Replace the screw at the top of the lamp assembly.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Front Parking/Turn Signal/DRL 5702KA
Headlamp, High-Beam H9
Sidemarker W3W
Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal 3057KX
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer.
Windshield Replacement
Keep in mind that your windshield is part of the Head-Up
Display (HUD) system. If you ever have to get your
windshield replaced, be sure to get one that is designed
for HUD or your HUD image may look blurred or out
of focus.
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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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Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-98
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-93
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-94
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-93
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-41
Engine Oil Pressure.....................................3-45
Fuel..........................................................3-47
Speedometer..............................................3-34
Tachometer.................................................3-34
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-37
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-46
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-51
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
H
Hatch/Trunk...................................................2-14
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-93
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-52
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-16
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-52
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-52
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-52
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-9
On Reminder..............................................3-16
Wiper Activated...........................................3-16
Head-Up Display (HUD)...................................3-20
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Heater...........................................................3-25
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-46
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-25
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-26
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Service (cont.)
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-42
Publications Ordering Information...................7-14
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-52
Setting the Time.............................................3-78
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-33
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-35
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Specications, Capacities...............................5-101
Speedometer..................................................3-34
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-23
Steering........................................................4-13
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-51
Convenience Net.........................................2-54
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-51
Glove Box..................................................2-51
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-52
Storing the Roof Panel....................................2-58
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-32
Sun Visors.....................................................2-19T
Tachometer....................................................3-34
Taillamps
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..........................5-54
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-40
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-99
Theft-Deterrent System....................................2-19
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-19
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-42
Tires.............................................................5-57
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-89
Buying New Tires........................................5-70
Chains.......................................................5-76
Cleaning....................................................5-89
Different Size..............................................5-71
Extended Mobility........................................5-62
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-81
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-64
Lifting Your Vehicle......................................5-76
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-67
Rotation.....................................................5-69
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-58
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-60
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Tires (cont.)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-73
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-73
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-69
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-38
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-38
Your Vehicle...............................................4-38
Traction
Active Handling System................................4-10
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-9
Control System Warning Light.......................3-40
Limited-Slip Rear Axle..................................4-12
Selective Ride Control..................................4-12
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-28
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-28
One-to-Four Shift Light.................................3-38
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-26
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-30
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.......................3-100
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-72
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-46
Operation...................................................2-47
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-33
Parking Your...............................................2-35
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders............................................. 7-9
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-92
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-92
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-72
DIC ...........................................................3-68
Memory .....................................................2-72
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-30
Visors...........................................................2-19
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-37
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