2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE stop start

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a
wet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as
well because your tire-to-road traction is not as
good as on dry roads. And, if your tires do not have
much tread left, you will get even less traction. It is
always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain
starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may
get wet suddenly when your reexes are tuned for
driving on dry pavement.The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see.
Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good
shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see
road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings,
the edge of the road, and even people walking.
It is wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment
in good shape and keep your windshield washer
uid reservoir lled with washer uid. Replace
your windshield wiper inserts when they show
signs of streaking or missing areas on the
windshield, or when strips of rubber start to
separate from the inserts.
{CAUTION:
Wet brakes can cause accidents. They
may not work as well in a quick stop and
may cause pulling to one side. You could
lose control of the vehicle.
After driving through a large puddle of
water or a car wash, apply the brake pedal
lightly until the brakes work normally.
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Service........................................................ 319
Accessories and Modications................... 319
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 320
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 320
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle...................................... 321
Fuel............................................................. 321
Gasoline Octane........................................ 321
Gasoline Specications.............................. 322
California Fuel........................................... 322
Additives................................................... 323
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 324
Filling the Tank......................................... 324
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 327
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 328
Hood Release........................................... 329
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 330
Engine Oil................................................. 333
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 340
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 342
Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 345
Manual Transmission Fluid........................ 345
Hydraulic Clutch........................................ 346
Engine Coolant.......................................... 347
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap............ 350Engine Overheating................................... 350
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..................................... 352
Cooling System......................................... 353
Power Steering Fluid................................. 358
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 360
Brakes...................................................... 361
Battery...................................................... 364
Jump Starting............................................ 365
Rear Axle.................................................... 370
Bulb Replacement....................................... 371
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting..... 371
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 372
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps....................................... 372
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps...... 374
Replacement Bulbs................................... 374
Windshield Replacement............................ 375
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 375
Tires............................................................ 378
Winter Tires.............................................. 379
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 380
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 382
Extended Mobility Tires............................. 384
Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 386
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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While refueling, let the cap hang by the tether
below the fuel ll opening.
{CAUTION:
Fuel can spray out on you if you open the
fuel cap too quickly. If you spill fuel and
then something ignites it, you could be
badly burned. This spray can happen if
your tank is nearly full, and is more likely
in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly
and wait for any hiss noise to stop.
Then unscrew the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overll
the tank and wait a few seconds after you have
nished pumping before removing the nozzle.
Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as
possible. SeeWashing Your Vehicle on page 411.
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise
until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed.
The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel caphas been left off or improperly installed. This would
allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 200.
The CHECK GAS CAP message will be displayed
on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel
cap is not properly installed. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 214for more information.
{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling,
do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the
ow of fuel by shutting off the pump
or by notifying the station attendant.
Leave the area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure
to get the right type. Your dealer/retailer can
get one for you. If you get the wrong type,
it may not t properly. This may cause your
malfunction indicator lamp to light and may
damage your fuel tank and emissions system.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 200.
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The engine oil level must be checked when the
engine is warm. Cold oil level in the dry sump tank
may not indicate the actual amount of oil in the
system. With this system, engine oil is contained
in an external tank, separate from the engine.
Under normal operating conditions, the oil
pan under the engine does not store any oil.
If the vehicle has been parked for an extended
period without the engine being started, some
oil will seep back into the oil pan, reducing
the amount of oil held in the dry sump tank
and there could be no engine oil at all showing
on the dipstick. This is normal since the
dipstick is designed to read engine oil level
only after the engine has run long enough
to reach normal operating temperature.Do not add engine oil based on cold engine
dipstick readings. The engine oil level on the
dipstick will also be inaccurate if checked while
the engine is running.
1. To obtain an accurate engine oil level reading,
warm up the engine to at least 175°F (80°C).
Cold oil will not give a correct oil level reading.
2. Once the engine is warm, turn off the engine.
Checking the oil while the engine is running
will result in an incorrect oil level reading.
3. Wait at least ve minutes (but not more
than 20 minutes) to allow oil to drain and
settle in the engine.
4. Remove the dipstick from the external engine
oil tank and clean it with a lint-free paper
towel or a cloth. Re-insert the dipstick into
the external oil tank, pushing it all the way
in until it stops.
5. Remove the dipstick from the oil tank and
read the level on the cross-hatched area.
Oil levels that fall in the cross-hatched
area are normal.
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As an added safety
feature, your vehicle
has been equipped
with a tire pressure
monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure
telltale when one
or more of your
tires is signicantly
under-inated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your
tires as soon as possible, and inate them to
the proper pressure. Driving on a signicantly
under-inated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Under-ination also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-ination has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will ash for approximately
one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists.
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Fuse Usage
5 Stoplamps/Back-Up Lamps
6 02 Sensor
7 Battery Main 5
8 Park Lamps
9Powertrain Relay Input/
Electronic Throttle Control
10 Manual Transmission Solenoids
11Engine Control Module/
Transmission Control Module/
Easy Key Module
12 Odd Numbered Fuel Injectors
13Electronic Suspension Control
(Option)
14Canister Purge Solenoid,
Mass Air Flow Sensor
15 Air Conditioner Compressor
16 Even Numbered Fuel Injectors
17 Windshield Washer
18 Headlamp Washer
19Passenger Side Low-Beam
HeadlampFuse Usage
20 Fuel Pump
21 Driver Side Low-Beam Headlamp
22 Front Fog Lamp
23Passenger Side High-Beam
Headlamp
24 Driver Side High-Beam Headlamp
J-Style Fuses Usage
25 Cooling Fan
26 Battery Main 3
27 Anti-lock Brake System
28Heating/Ventilation/
Air Conditioning Blower
29 Battery Main 2
30 Starter
31 Audio Amplier
32 Blank
33 Battery Main 1
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Speedometer............................................... 190
Starting Your Engine..................................... 91
Steering...................................................... 286
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 269
Steering Wheel Controls, Memory................. 10
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 159
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area................... 130
Convenience Net..................................... 132
Cupholder(s)............................................ 130
Glove Box................................................ 130
Rear Storage Area................................... 131
Storing the Roof Panel................................ 136
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 308
Sun Visors.................................................... 87
System Identication, Universal Home
Remote System....................................... 118
T
Tachometer................................................. 190
Taillamps
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..................... 374
TCS Warning Light...................................... 197
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 269
Theft-Deterrent System.................................. 87Theft-Deterrent Systems................................ 87
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 159
Time, Setting............................................... 245
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 199
Tires........................................................... 378
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning............................................... 414
Buying New Tires..................................... 394
Chains..................................................... 401
Cleaning.................................................. 415
Different Size........................................... 396
Extended Mobility..................................... 384
High-Speed Operation.............................. 388
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 406
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 386
Lifting Your Vehicle.................................. 402
Pressure Monitor System ......................... 389
Rotation................................................... 393
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 380
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 382
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 396
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 398
Wheel Replacement................................. 398
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 393
Winter Tires............................................. 379
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