2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C7 headlamp

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Hood
Trunk
Liftgate
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset and
should need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,
the headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see your dealer.

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Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, or any bulb changing
procedure not listed in this section,
contact your dealer.
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting
{Warning
The High Intensity Discharge
(HID) lighting system operates at
a very high voltage. If you try to
service any of the system
components, you could be
seriously injured. Have your
dealer or a qualified technician
service them.
After an HID headlamp bulb has
been replaced, the beam might be a
slightly different shade than it was
originally. This is normal.
LED Lighting
This vehicle has several LED lamps.
For replacement of any LED lighting
assembly, contact your dealer.
License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
Passenger Side Shown, Driver Side Similar
1. Push the lamp assembly toward the right.
2. Pull the lamp assembly down to remove.
3. Turn the bulb socket (1)counterclockwise to remove it
from the lamp assembly (3).
4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of the bulb socket.
5. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket
and turn the bulb socket
clockwise to install it into the
lamp assembly.
6. Push the lamp assembly back into position until the release
tab locks into place.

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The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.Fuses Usage
1 Front wiper
2 Starter
3 ABS valves
4 Engine control module
5 Electric parking brake
6 Front HVAC
7 ABS pump
8 Logistics
9 Vacuum pump
10 Electronic rear differential module
11 Heated seat 1
12 Column lock module
13 Steering column
14 Glove box
15 Engine inside position Fuses Usage
16 Body control module 6
17 HVAC controls
18 Body control module 5
19 Heated seat 2
20 Body control module 7
21 Electric steering column lock
22 Display
23 Auxiliary outlet
24 Radio
25 Instrument cluster HUD
26 Interior rearview mirror
27 Ignition –odd
28 Ignition –even
29 Data link connector
30 Seat fan Fuses Usage
31 Fuel pump power module
32 Exhaust valve 1
33 Horn
34 Headlamp washer
35 A/C clutch
36 Engine outside position
37 Real time dampening
38 Intercooler
39 Left headlamp
40 Right headlamp
41 Headlamp washer pump
42 Exhaust valve 2
43 Reverse lockout
44 Electric rear differential module
45 Rear transmission cooler fan

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FusesUsage
46 Transmission control module
47 Canister vent
48 Integrated chassis control module/
Automatic
occupant sensing
49 Theft/Vehicle interface module
50 Engine/ Transmission
51 Instrument cluster
52 High-beam headlamps
53 Transmission control module/
Engine control
module
54 Starter
55 Front wiper –
Low/High
56 Run/Crank
57 Front wiper motor Fuses
Usage
58 Headlamp washer
59 A/C control
60 –
61 Low-beam headlamps
62 Engine control module
63 Vacuum pump
64 –
65 –
66 –
67 –
68 –
69 –
70 –
71 –
72 –
73 –
74 Transmission cooling fan 2
75 – Fuses
Usage
76 Communication gateway module
Relays Usage
54 Starter
55 Front wiper –
Low/High
56 Run/Crank
57 Front wiper motor
58 Headlamp washer
59 A/C control
60 –
61 Low-beam headlamps
62 Engine control module
63 Vacuum pump

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Caution
The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake
cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp
aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tire
clearance to the body and
chassis.
Tightening Wheel Lug Nuts
{Warning
Never use oil or grease on studs
or the threads of the wheel nuts.
The wheel nuts might come loose
and the wheel could fall off,
causing a crash.
{Warning
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause
the wheel to become loose and
even come off. This could lead to
a crash. Be sure to use the
correct wheel nuts. If you have to
replace them, be sure to get new
GM original equipment
wheel nuts.
Caution
Improperly tightened wheel nuts
can lead to brake pulsation and
rotor damage. To avoid expensive
brake repairs, evenly tighten the
wheel nuts in the proper
sequence and to the proper
torque specification.
Tighten the wheel lug nuts firmly in
a crisscross sequence. See
Capacities and Specifications 0313.
Tire Chains
{Warning
Do not use tire chains. There is
not enough clearance. Tire chains
used on a vehicle without the
proper amount of clearance can
cause damage to the brakes,
suspension, or other vehicle
parts. The area damaged by the
tire chains could cause loss of
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Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage.
The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure
that they light when braking.
. With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
. Signs of wear may include
steering wheel vibration, bounce/
sway while braking, longer
stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs of leaking, blown seals,
or damage, and can advise
when service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel,
and can reduce the risk of tire
failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the
rubber; cracks or cuts in the
tread or sidewall; or a bulge or
split in the tire.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also
provide tire/wheel balancing
services to ensure smooth
vehicle operation at all speeds.
Your dealer sells and services
name brand tires.
Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see
Interior Care 0294 and
Exterior Care 0289.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver
optimal wear and performance.
. Signs that the alignment may
need to be adjusted include
pulling, improper vehicle
handling, or unusual tire wear.
. Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper
wheel alignment.
Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the
best viewing, keep the windshield
clean and clear.
. Signs of damage include
scratches, cracks, and chips.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement
if needed.

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IndexA
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . 180
Active Rev Match . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 210
Additional Information OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 229
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Air Dam, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Air Filter, Passenger
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Airbag System
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
How Does an AirbagRestrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 75
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Airbag System (cont'd)
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 71
Airbags Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Passenger Status Indicator . . . 108
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 189 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 204
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

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Automatic (cont'd)Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
B
Battery Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Battery - North America . . . . 240, 284
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 243
Boost Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Brake
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 111
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 174
Bulb Replacement
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Bulb Replacement (cont'd)
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 246
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .212, 240, 284,
Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Cargo
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Cargo Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . 92 Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 109
Check
Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 82
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 323
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Competition Oriented Tires . . . . . 257
Competitive Driving Mode . . . . . . 197
Composite Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . 276