2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE automatic transmission

Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of your vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding
ability: With the engine running and
transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove
foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking
brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Manual
TransmissionManual Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 88861800,
in Canada 88861801).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Rear Axle
(Limited-Slip
Differential)SAE 75W-90 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. U.S. 89021677, in
Canada 89021678) meeting GM
Specication 9986115. With a
complete drain and rell, add
4 ounces (118 ml), or 6.4 ounces
(190 ml) for ZO6 Models, of
Limited-Slip Axle Lubricant Additive
(GM Part No. U.S. 1052358, in
Canada 992694) where required.
SeeRear Axle on page 370.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor, and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in
Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and
Door HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 3634770, in Canada 10953518)
or Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in
Canada 992887).
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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
474

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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M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 436
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 439
At Least Once a Month............................ 439
At Least Once a Year.............................. 440
Introduction.............................................. 430
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 437
Maintenance Record................................ 447
Maintenance Requirements...................... 430
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 445
Owner Checks and Services.................... 438
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 443
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 433
Using....................................................... 431
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 431
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 200
Manual Seats.................................................. 8
Manual Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 345
Operation................................................. 100
Memory Seat, Mirrors, Steering
Wheel Controls.......................................... 10Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 214
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass.............................................. 110
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
OnStar
®and Compass ......................... 108
Manual Rearview Mirror........................... 108
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror........... 113
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 114
Outside Power Heated Mirrors................. 113
MP3 ............................................................ 261
MyGMLink.com............................................ 455
N
Navigation System, Privacy ......................... 471
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual............................. 269
New Vehicle Break-In.................................... 89
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 445
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Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 315
Towing a Trailer....................................... 315
Your Vehicle............................................. 315
Traction
Active Handling System........................... 283
Control System (TCS).............................. 281
Control System Warning Light.................. 197
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.............................. 285
Selective Ride Control.............................. 286
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 345
Fluid, Manual........................................... 345
One-to-Four Shift Light............................. 195
Transmission Operation, Automatic................ 95
Transmission Operation, Manual.................. 100
Trunk/Hatch................................................... 82
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 161
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 160
Twilight Sentinel
®........................................ 171
U
Understanding Radio Reception................... 270
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 396
Universal Home Remote System................. 118
Operation........................................119, 123
System Identication................................ 118
V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 278
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 309
Parking Your............................................ 105
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy............ 470
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 418
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 418
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