2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE battery

Notice:If the jumper cables are connected or
removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may
occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always connect
and remove the jumper cables in the correct
order, making sure that the cables do not touch
each other or other metal.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote
Negative (−) Terminal
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and
Negative (−) Terminals
C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) TerminalTo disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do
the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other
vehicle.
5. Return the engine fuse block cover to its original
position.
6. You may also need to initialize the power windows.
See “Power Window Initialize” underPower
Windows on page 2-17for more information.
Jumper Cable Removal
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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Do not add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailer
rst. Some electrical equipment can damage your
vehicle and the damage would not be covered by
your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as they should.
Add-on equipment can drain your vehicle’s battery, even
if your vehicle is not operating.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, seeServicing
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-56.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses in the fuse
block. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to turn
off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring
checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
If the overload is caused by some electrical problem,
have it xed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers protect the power seats, power
windows, and other power accessories. When the
current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and
closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is xed
or goes away.
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Fuse Usage
1Transmission Control Module/
Transmission
2 Horn, Alternator Sense
3 Antilock Brakes/Real Time Damping
4 Wiper
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 WasherFuse Usage
18 Headlamp Washer
19Passenger Side Low-Beam
Headlamp
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 Antilock 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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Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire in good
condition, when equipped and properly inated, is
covered at no charge. The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered
by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:A battery jump start is covered at no
charge if the vehicle does not start.
Trip Routing Service (Canada only):Upon request,
Roadside Assistance will send you detailed,
computer personalized maps, highlighting your
choice of either the most direct route or the most
scenic route to your destination, anywhere in North
America, along with helpful travel information
pertaining to your trip.
Please allow three weeks before your planned
departure date. Trip routing requests will be limited
to six per calendar year.
Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance
(Canada only):In the event of a warranty related
vehicle disablement, while en route and over
250 kilometres from the original point of departure,
you may qualify for trip interruption expense
assistance. This assistance covers reasonable
reimbursement of up to a maximum of $500
(Canadian) for (A) meals (maximum of $50/day),(B) lodging (maximum of $100/night) and
(C) alternate ground transportation (maximum of
$40/day). This benet is to assist you with some of
the unplanned expense you may incur while waiting
for your vehicle to be repaired.
Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts and a
copy of the repair order are required.
Once authorization has been given, your advisor will
help you make any necessary arrangements and
explain how to claim for trip interruption expense
assistance.
Alternative Service (Canada only):There may be
times, when Roadside Assistance cannot provide
timely assistance. Your advisor may authorize you to
secure local emergency road service, and you will be
reimbursed up to $100 upon submission of the
original receipt to Roadside Assistance.
In many instances, mechanical failures may be covered.
However, any cost for parts and labor for non-warranty
repairs are the responsibility of the driver.
Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited
reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to
an owner or driver when, in their sole discretion,
the claims become excessive in frequency or type of
occurrence.
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Audio System.................................................3-84
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-103
Diversity Antenna System............................3-105
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual.................................................3-103
Radio Reception........................................3-104
Setting the Clock.........................................3-85
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-103
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-105
Audio System(s).............................................3-85
Automatic Door Lock.......................................2-12
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-27
Operation...................................................2-26
B
Battery..........................................................5-45
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-19
Run-Down Protection...................................3-20
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-5
Brakes..........................................................5-42
System Warning Light..................................3-41
Braking........................................................... 4-4
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-21Bulb Replacement...........................................5-52
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-52
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-51
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-53
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-52
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-55
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-54
Buying New Tires...........................................5-74
C
Calibration.............................................2-37, 2-39
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements....... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-107
Carbon Monoxide...........................2-13, 2-35, 4-19
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-90
Cargo Cover..................................................2-56
CD, MP3 .......................................................3-98
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-53
Chains, Tire...................................................5-81
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-45
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Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-25
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-45
Coolant......................................................5-28
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-44
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-15
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-14
Exhaust.....................................................2-35
Oil .............................................................5-17
Oil Life System...........................................5-23
Oil Pressure Gage.......................................3-48
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-33
Overheating................................................5-31
Starting......................................................2-23
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................3-19
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-18
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-26
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-15
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-19
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-25
Finish Damage...............................................5-95
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-10Flat Tire........................................................5-86
Floor Mats.....................................................2-54
Fluid.............................................................5-27
Automatic Transmission................................5-27
Power Steering...........................................5-39
Windshield Washer......................................5-41
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-17
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-49
Front Air Dam................................................2-21
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-7
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-11
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-8
Gage .........................................................3-50
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Running Out of...........................................2-36
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-104
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-100
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-100
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-99
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Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-66
Installing the Roof Panel..................................2-60
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-19
Cluster.......................................................3-35
Overview..................................................... 3-4
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-46
K
Keyless Access System..................................... 2-5
Keyless Access System, Operation...................... 2-6
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-60
Lamps
Courtesy....................................................3-19
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-19
Reading.....................................................3-20
Twilight Sentinel
®........................................3-18
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-23LATCH System
Child Restraints...................................1-36, 1-39
Latches, Seatback............................................ 1-8
Lifting the Vehicle, Tires...................................5-81
Light
Active Handling System................................3-43
Airbag Readiness........................................3-37
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning...........3-42
Brake System Warning.................................3-41
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-49
Highbeam On.............................................3-50
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-50
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-45
One-to-Four Shift.........................................3-40
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-38
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-36
Security.....................................................3-49
TCS Warning Light......................................3-42
Tire Pressure..............................................3-44
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-42
Lighting
Entry/Exit...................................................3-19
Lights
Exterior Lamps............................................3-15
Flash-to-Pass..............................................3-10
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-9
On Reminder..............................................3-16
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