2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE wheel

Fuses Usage
CRUISE
SWITCHCruise Control Switch
CTSY/LAMP Courtesy Lamp
DR LCK Door Locks
DRIV DR
SWITCHDriver Door Switch
ECM Engine Control Module (ECM)
EXH MDLExhaust Module (Z06), Spare
(Coupe and Convertible)
GM LAN
RUN/CRNKGM LAN Devices
HTD SEAT/
WPR RLYHeated Seat, Wiper Relays
HVAC/
PWR SNDHeating. Ventilation/Air Conditioning,
Power Sounder
IGN
SWTCH/INTR
SNSRIgnition Switch, Intrusion Sensor
ISRVM/HVACElectric Inside Rearview Mirror,
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
ONSTAR OnStar
®
Fuses Usage
RDO/S-BAND/
VICSRadio, S-Band, VICS
REAR FOG/
ALDL/TOP
SWTCHRear Fog Lamp, Assembly Line
Diagnostic Link Connector,
Convertible Top Switch
REVERSE
LAMPSReverse Lamps
RUN CRNK Run/Crank Relay
SDM/AOS
SWTCH
AIRBAGSensing and Diagnostic Module,
Automatic Occupant Sensing
Module, Airbag
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
STOP LAMP Stop Lamp
SWC DM Steering Wheel Dimming
TELE
SWTCH/MSMTelescope Switch, Memory Seat
Module
TONNEAU
RELSETonneau Release
TPA Tonneau Pulldown Actuator
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ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Manual Transmission – Z51 4.2 qt 4.0 L
Manual Transmission – Z06 4.5 qt 4.3 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck uid level after lling
Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Firing Order
6.2L V8 (LS3) WAutomatic
Manual0.040 inch
(1.016 mm)1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3
7.0L V8 (LS7) E Manual0.040 inch
(1.016 mm)1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3
Engine Data
Engine Horsepower Torque Displacement Compression Ratio
6.2L V8 without
option NPP430 5900 rpm 424 lb ft @ 4600 rpm 6.2L 10.69:1
6.2L V8 with
option NPP436 5900 rpm 428 lb ft @ 4600 rpm 6.2L 10.69:1
7.0L V8 505 6300 rpm 470 lb ft @ 4800 rpm 7.0L 11.00:1
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Overseas — Customer Assistance
Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit.
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico
and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer
Assistance
General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.
Customer Assistance Center
Paseo de la Reforma # 2740
Col. Lomas de Bezares
C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F.
01-800-508-0000
Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program
This program, available to qualied applicants, can
reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligible
aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle,
such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift.
The offer is available for a very limited period of time
from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more
details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit
gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance
Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users,
call 1-800-833-9935.
General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program.
Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details.
TTY users call 1-800-263-3830.
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A
Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-24
Active Handling System..................................... 4-7
Active Handling System Light...........................3-43
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-56
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-99
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-25
Air Conditioning..............................................3-26
Air Dam, Front...............................................2-21
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-38
Readiness Light..........................................3-37
Airbag System................................................1-43
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-56
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-49
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-51
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-56
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-49
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-50
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-48
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-46
Antenna, Diversity Antenna System..................3-105
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.....................................................3-105Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-5
Anti-lock Brake, System Warning Light...............3-42
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-94
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-90
Cargo Cover and Convenience Net................5-90
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-96
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-91
Coated Moldings.........................................5-89
Convertible Top...........................................5-94
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-88
Fiberglass Springs
.......................................5-96
Finish Care.................................................5-92
Finish Damage............................................5-95
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-90
Interior Cleaning..........................................5-87
Leather......................................................5-89
Removable Roof Panel.................................5-93
Tires..........................................................5-95
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-96
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-97
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-91
Weatherstrips..............................................5-91
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-93
Appointments, Scheduling Service.....................7-10
Ashtray.........................................................3-25
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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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Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-12
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-96
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-34
Infants and Young Children...........................1-30
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children..........................................1-36, 1-39
Older Children.............................................1-26
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-39
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-25
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-94
Cargo Cover and Convenience Net................5-90
Coated Moldings.........................................5-89
Convertible Top...........................................5-94
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-91
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-88
Fiberglass Springs.......................................5-96
Finish Care.................................................5-92
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-90
Interior.......................................................5-87
Leather......................................................5-89
Removable Roof Panel.................................5-93
Tires..........................................................5-95
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-96Cleaning (cont.)
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-91
Weatherstrips..............................................5-91
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-93
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-32
Dual Automatic............................................3-26
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-32
Clock, Setting.................................................3-85
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-27
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-12
Compass
...............................................2-37, 2-39
Competitive Driving, Racing or Other.................4-15
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Convenience Net............................................2-55
Convertible Top......................................2-62, 2-68
Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-28
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-44
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-31
Cooling System..............................................5-34
Courtesy Lamps.............................................3-19
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cupholders....................................................2-53
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation................................7-11
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-6
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-6
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Limited-Slip Rear Axle....................................... 4-9
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-24
Lockout Protection..........................................2-12
Locks
Automatic Door Lock....................................2-12
Door ..........................................................2-10
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door ................................................2-12
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock............2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-13
Lumbar
Power and Side Bolsters................................ 1-3
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year.................................... 6-9
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-16
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-14
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-45
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-27
Operation...................................................2-30
Manual, Using.................................................... iii
Memory Seat, Mirrors, Steering Wheel Controls.... 1-4
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-57
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass....2-39
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®
and Compass..........................................2-37
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-42
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-42
Outside Power Heated Mirrors.......................2-41
MP3 .............................................................3-98
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-5
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Steering........................................................4-11
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-103
Steering Wheel Controls, Memory....................... 1-4
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-7
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-53
Convenience Net.........................................2-55
Cupholders.................................................2-53
Glove Box..................................................2-53
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-54
Storing the Roof Panel....................................2-59
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-23
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
T
Tachometer....................................................3-36
Taillamps
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..........................5-54
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-42
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-103
Theft-Deterrent System....................................2-18
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Immobilizer.................................................2-20
Immobilizer Operation...................................2-20
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Time, Setting..................................................3-85Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-44
Tires.............................................................5-58
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................5-94
Buying New Tires........................................5-74
Chains.......................................................5-81
Cleaning....................................................5-95
Different Size..............................................5-75
High-Speed Operation..................................5-68
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-86
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-66
Inspection and Rotation................................5-72
Lifting the Vehicle........................................5-81
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-70
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-68
Run-Flat.....................................................5-64
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-60
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-62
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-76
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-78
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-78
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-73
Winter Tires................................................5-59
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................
4-29
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-29
Your Vehicle...............................................4-29
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