2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE tires

Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 333. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 340.An Emission Control Service.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (g).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 342.See footnote (k).•
Check tire ination pressures and tire wear. SeeTires on page 378.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid as
needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” in
this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
Replace passenger compartment air lter.See footnote (j).•
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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 333for
further details.
Notice:It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level.
Failure to keep the engine oil at the proper
level can cause damage to the engine not
covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See
Engine Coolant on page 347for 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
Inspect your vehicle’s tires for wear and make
sure they are inated to the correct pressures. See
Ination - Tire Pressure on page 386.
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Towing and Road Service Exclusions
Specically excluded from Roadside Assistance
coverage are towing or services for vehicles
operated on a non-public roadway or highway,
nes, impound towing caused by a violation
of local, Municipal, State, Provincial, or Federal
law, and mounting, dismounting or changing
of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices.
Courtesy Transportation
To enhance your ownership experience, we and
our participating dealers are proud to offer
Courtesy Transportation, a customer support
program for new vehicles.
For warranty repairs during the Bumper-to-Bumper
(U.S.) or Base Warranty Coverage period
(Canada), provided by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, interim transportation may be available
under the Courtesy Transportation program.
Several courtesy transportation options are
available to assist in reducing your inconvenience
when warranty repairs are required.Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty and is available only
at participating dealers. A separate booklet entitled
“Warranty and Owner Assistance Information”
furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed
warranty coverage information.
Scheduling Service Appointments
When your vehicle requires warranty service,
contact your dealer and request an appointment.
By scheduling a service appointment and
advising your service consultant of your
transportation needs, your dealer can help
minimize your inconvenience.
If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the
service department immediately, keep driving it
until it can be scheduled for service, unless,
of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is,
please call your dealership, let them know this, and
ask for instructions.
If the dealer requests that you simply drop the
vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as
early in the work day as possible to allow for
the same day repair.
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 319
Active Handling System............................... 283
Active Handling System Light...................... 198
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................ 65
Additives, Fuel............................................ 323
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 418
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 342
Air Conditioning........................................... 179
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 192
Readiness Light....................................... 191
Airbag System............................................... 50
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?...................................... 58
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 55
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 53
Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 65
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 57
Passenger Sensing System....................... 59
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 64
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 57Antenna, Diversity Antenna System............. 272
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System....................................... 272
Anti-Lock Brake System.............................. 279
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 197
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 414
Care of Safety Belts................................ 411
Cargo Cover and Convenience Net.......... 411
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 416
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 412
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 407
Coated Moldings...................................... 409
Convertible Top........................................ 414
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 409
Fiberglass Springs................................... 416
Finish Care.............................................. 412
Finish Damage......................................... 415
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 410
Leather.................................................... 410
Removable Roof Panel............................ 413
Tires........................................................ 415
Underbody Maintenance........................... 416
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 417
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 411
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Weatherstrips........................................... 411
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 413
Ashtray....................................................... 179
Audio System.............................................. 244
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 269
Care of Your CD Player........................... 272
Care of Your CDs.................................... 271
Diversity Antenna System......................... 272
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 269
Radio with CD......................................... 246
Setting the Time...................................... 245
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 269
Understanding Radio Reception............... 270
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 272
Automatic Door Lock..................................... 81
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 345
Operation................................................... 95B
Battery........................................................ 364
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver................. 172
Run-Down Protection............................... 173
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 300
Brake
Emergencies............................................ 281
Parking.................................................... 102
Brakes........................................................ 361
System Warning Light.............................. 196
Braking....................................................... 278
Braking in Emergencies............................... 281
Break-In, New Vehicle................................... 89
Bulb Replacement....................................... 371
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 372
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps..................................... 372
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting.... 371
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 374
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..... 374
Buying New Tires........................................ 394
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C
Calibration..........................................108, 110
California Fuel............................................. 322
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 320
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 426
Carbon Monoxide............... 82,106, 304, 315
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 411
Your CD Player........................................ 272
Your CDs ................................................. 271
Cargo Cover............................................... 132
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 261
Center Console Storage Area...................... 130
Chains, Tire................................................. 401
Check
Engine Light............................................ 200
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 328
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 416
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 37
Infants and Young Children........................ 34
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children..................................... 42, 46Child Restraints (cont.)
Older Children........................................... 31
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Passenger Seat Position......................... 46
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 179
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 414
Cargo Cover and Convenience Net.......... 411
Coated Moldings...................................... 409
Convertible Top........................................ 414
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 412
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 409
Fiberglass Springs................................... 416
Finish Care.............................................. 412
Inside of Your Vehicle.............................. 407
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces.......................... 410
Leather.................................................... 410
Removable Roof Panel............................ 413
Tires........................................................ 415
Underbody Maintenance........................... 416
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 411
Weatherstrips........................................... 411
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 413
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Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 342
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 200
Coolant.................................................... 347
Coolant Heater.......................................... 93
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 199
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 446
Engine Compartment Overview................ 330
Exhaust................................................... 106
Oil ........................................................... 333
Oil Life System........................................ 340
Oil Pressure Gage................................... 204
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 352
Overheating............................................. 350
Running While Parked............................. 107
Starting...................................................... 91
Entry/Exit Lighting....................................... 173
Event Data Recorders................................. 470
Extended Mobility Tires............................... 384
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 30
Exterior Lamps............................................ 168
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................... 172F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 342
Finish Damage............................................ 415
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 158
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 162
Flat Tire...................................................... 406
Floor Mats................................................... 130
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 345
Manual Transmission................................ 345
Power Steering........................................ 358
Windshield Washer.................................. 360
Fog Lamp
Fog .......................................................... 171
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 205
Fuel............................................................ 321
Additives.................................................. 323
California Fuel.......................................... 322
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 327
Filling Your Tank...................................... 324
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Fuel (cont.)
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 324
Gage....................................................... 206
Gasoline Octane...................................... 321
Gasoline Specications............................ 322
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 422
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 419
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 419
Windshield Wiper..................................... 419
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 199
Engine Oil Pressure................................. 204
Fuel......................................................... 206
Speedometer........................................... 190
Tachometer.............................................. 190
Voltmeter Gage........................................ 194
Garage Door Opener................................... 118
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 321
Specications........................................... 322
Glove Box................................................... 130
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 457
H
Hatch/Trunk................................................... 82
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 158
Headlamp Wiring......................................... 419
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.................................... 371
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 169
Exterior Lamps......................................... 168
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 162
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 372
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps..................................... 372
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting.... 371
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 162
On Reminder........................................... 169
Wiper Activated........................................ 169
Head-Up Display (HUD).............................. 174
Heated Seats................................................ 10
Heater......................................................... 179
Highbeam On Light..................................... 206
High-Speed Operation, Tires........................ 388
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 301
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 302
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 328
Release................................................... 329
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