2011 CHEVROLET CORVETTE wiper blades

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Instruments and Controls 5-5
Heavy snow or ice can overload
the wipers. If this occurs, a circuit
breaker will stop the wipers until the
motor cools. Clear all ice and snow
from the wiper blades before using
them. If frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen them or thaw them.
Damaged wiper blades should
be replaced. SeeWiper Blade
Replacement on page 10‑46.
Windshield Washer
The lever on the right side of the
steering column also controls the
windshield washer. There is a
button at the end of the lever.
To spray washer fluid on the
windshield, press the button and
hold it. The washer will spray until
you release the button. The wipers
will continue to clear the window for
about six seconds after the button
is released and then stop or return
to your preset speed.
{WARNING
In freezing weather, do not
use your washer until the
windshield is warmed. Otherwise
the washer fluid can form ice on
the windshield, blocking your
vision.
If the fluid in the windshield washer
fluid reservoir is low, the message
CHECK WASHER FLUID will
appear on the Driver Information
Center (DIC) display. It will take
15 seconds after the bottle is
refilled for this message to turn
off. For information on the correct
washer fluid to use, see Washer
Fluid on page 10‑37 and
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11‑6.
Compass
Compass Operation
With the compass feature on, each
time the vehicle is started, the
compass will take a few seconds
to adjust and display the current
compass heading. For example,
NE is displayed for north-east.
Compass Calibration
PressPonce to turn the compass
display on or off.
If after several seconds the display
does not show a compass heading,
there may be a strong magnetic
field interfering with the compass.
Interference can be caused by a
magnetic antenna mount, note
pad holder or similar object. If the
letter C or CAL appears in the
compass window, the compass
needs calibration.

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10-46 Vehicle Care
Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be
inspected for wear and cracking.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on
page 11‑2 for more information.
Replacement blades come in
different types and are removed
in different ways. For the proper
type and length, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts on page 11‑8.
It is a good idea to clean or replace
the wiper blade assembly every
six months. Allowing the wiper
blade arm to touch the windshield
when no wiper blade is installed
could damage the windshield. Any
damage that occurs would not be
covered by the vehicle's warranty.
Do not allow the wiper blade arm
to touch the windshield. To remove the wiper blade
assembly:
1. Open the hood to gain access to
the windshield wipers.
2. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
A. Blade Assembly
B. Arm Assembly
C. Locking Tab
D. Blade Pivot
E. Hook Slot
F. Arm Hook 3. Press down on the blade
assembly pivot locking tab (C).
Pull down on the blade
assembly (A) to release it
from the wiper arm hook (F).
4. Remove the insert from the blade assembly (A).
The insert has two notches
at one end that are locked by
the bottom claws of the blade
assembly. At the notch end,
pull the insert from the blade
assembly.

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10-88 Vehicle Care
damage the vehicle's finish if they
remain on painted surfaces. Wash
the vehicle as soon as possible.
If necessary, use non-abrasive
cleaners that are marked safe for
painted surfaces to remove foreign
matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are
subject to aging, weather and
chemical fallout that can take their
toll over a period of years. To help
keep the paint finish looking new,
keep the vehicle garaged or
covered whenever possible.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal
Parts
Bright metal parts should be
cleaned regularly to keep their
luster. Washing with water is all that
is usually needed. However, chrome
polish may be used on chrome or
stainless steel trim, if necessary.Use special care with aluminum
trim. To avoid damaging protective
trim, never use auto or chrome
polish, steam or caustic soap
to clean aluminum. A coating
of wax, rubbed to high polish,
is recommended for all bright
metal parts.
ZR1 Carbon Fiber Panels
Carbon fiber panels can be washed
and waxed like any other panels.
Use a clear or black pigmented wax
on the inner hood carbon fiber
panel.
ZR1 Hood Window
The hood window on the ZR1 can
be cleaned in the same manner as
the headlamp lenses. See
“Cleaning
Exterior Lamps/Lenses” for more
information.Windshield and Wiper Blades
Clean the outside of the windshield
with glass cleaner.
Clean the rubber blades using a lint
free cloth or paper towel soaked
with windshield washer fluid or a
mild detergent. Wash the windshield
thoroughly when cleaning the
blades. Bugs, road grime, sap
and a buildup of vehicle wash/
wax treatments may cause wiper
streaking. Replace the wiper blades
if they are worn or damaged.
Wipers can be damaged by:
.Extreme dusty conditions
.Sand and salt
.Heat and sun
.Snow and ice, without proper
removal

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11-8 Service and Maintenance
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
6.2L LS3 V8 and 7.0L LS7 V8 Engines 15776148 A3077C
6.2L LS9 V8 Supercharged Engine 25940997 A3107C
Engine Oil Filter 6.2L LS3 V8 Engine 89017524 PF48
6.2L LS3 V8 Engine with Z52 Dry Sump Oil System 12626224 UPF-48R
6.2L LS9 V8 Supercharged Engine 12626224 UPF-48R
7.0L LS7 V8 Engine 12626224 UPF-48R
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 15848592 CF139
Spark Plug
6.2L LS3 V8 Engine 12621258 41-110
6.2L LS9 V8 Supercharged Engine 12571165 41-104
7.0L LS7 V8 Engine 12571165 41-104
Wiper Blades —52.5 cm (20.7 in)
Driver Side 12335960 —
Passenger Side 12335961 —