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General Information
For service and parts needs, visit your
dealer. You will receive genuine GM parts
and GM-trained and supported service
people.
Genuine GM parts have one of these marks:
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements
Certain types of automotive applications,
such as airbag initiators, seat belt
pretensioners, and lithium batteries
contained in electronic keys, may contain
perchlorate materials. Perchlorate Material–
special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
Accessories and Modifications
Adding non-dealer accessories or making
modifications to the vehicle can affect
vehicle performance and safety, including
such things as airbags, braking, stability,
ride and handling, emissions systems,
aerodynamics, durability, Driver Assistance
Systems, and electronic systems like antilock
brakes, traction control, and stability control.
These accessories or modifications could
even cause malfunction or damage not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Damage to suspension components caused
by modifying vehicle height outside of
factory settings will not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Damage to vehicle components resulting
from modifications or the installation or use
of non-GM certified parts, including control
module or software modifications, is not
covered under the terms of the vehicle
warranty and may affect remaining
warranty coverage for affected parts.
GM Accessories are designed to complement
and function with other systems on the
vehicle. See your dealer to accessorize the
vehicle using genuine GM Accessories
installed by a dealer technician.
Also, see
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 061.
Lifting the Vehicle
{Warning
Lifting a vehicle can cause an injury. The
vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over
you or other people. You and they could
be badly injured. Find a level place to lift
your vehicle. To help prevent the vehicle
from moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put the transmission in P (Park). (Continued)
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Warning (Continued)
3. Turn off the engine.
To be even more certain the vehicle will
not move, put blocks in front of and
behind the wheels.
{Warning
Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted
on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips
off the jack, you could be badly injured
or killed. Never get under a vehicle when
it is supported only by a jack.
{Warning
Raising the vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can damage the
vehicle or the vehicle may fall and cause
injury to you or others.
If a jack is used to lift the vehicle, follow the
instructions that came with the jack, and be
sure to use the correct lifting points to
avoid damaging the vehicle.
Caution
Lifting the vehicle improperly can damage
it and result in costly repairs not covered
by the vehicle warranty. To lift the
vehicle properly and prevent vehicle
damage:
.Be sure to place a block or pad
between the jack and the vehicle.
.Lift only in the areas shown in the
following illustrations.
For additional information, see your
dealer and the service manual.
Caution
The front jack pads must not contact the
rocker panels, the front fenders, or the
floor pan. If they do, damage may occur. Lifting from the Front
–Frame
Use only a service jack with a lifting pad
diameter of 64 mm (2.5 in) or smaller, and
thick enough to make sure the jack does not
contact the vehicle body.
Position the service jack and lifting pad
under the frame rail shipping slot
reinforcement.
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Lifting from the Rear–Frame
Use only a service jack with a lifting pad
diameter of 64 mm (2.5 in) or smaller, and
thick enough to make sure the jack does not
contact the vehicle body.
Position the service jack and lifting pad
under the frame rail shipping slot
reinforcement.
For more information, see Doing Your Own
Service Work 0234.
Vehicle Storage
Be sure to inspect the engine air cleaner
before storing the Z06 and E-Ray models for
any length of time. Clear any leaves, dirt,
or debris from the air filter housing to
maximize engine performance and air filter
life. See Maintenance Schedule 0316 and
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0255.
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work
{Warning
It can be dangerous to work on your
vehicle if you do not have the proper
knowledge, service manual, tools,
or parts. Always follow owner’s manual
procedures and consult the service
manual for your vehicle before doing any
service work. If doing some of your own service work, use
the proper service manual. It tells you much
more about how to service the vehicle than
this manual can. To order the proper service
manual, see
Publication Ordering
Information 0337.
This vehicle has an airbag system. Before
attempting to do your own service work,
see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
0 60.
If equipped with remote vehicle start, open
the hatch/trunk before performing any
service work to prevent remote starting the
vehicle accidentally. See Remote Vehicle
Start 012.
Keep a record with all parts receipts and list
the mileage and the date of any service
work performed. See Maintenance Records
0 323.
Caution
Even small amounts of contamination can
cause damage to vehicle systems. Do not
allow contaminants to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
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Underhood Compartment Overview
Several items you should check periodically are located under the front hood. For instructions on opening the hood, seeHood017.
Stingray Coupe and Z06 Coupe (Convertibles Similar)
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1. Front Lift System Reservoir (under cover,if equipped). See Front Lift System 0205.
2. Battery (under cover). See Battery -
North America 0266.
3. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid
0 265.
4. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 0262.
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E-Ray Coupe (Convertible Similar)
1. Front Lift System Reservoir (under cover, if equipped). See Front Lift System 0205.
2. Power Electronic Cooling Loop Reservoir. See your dealer for maintenance. 3. Battery (under cover). See
Battery -
North America 0266.
4. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid
0 265. 5. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
Washer Fluid 0262.
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Engine Compartment Overview
On coupe models, open the rear hatch/trunk to access the engine compartment. SeeHatch (Trunk)020.
On convertible models, open the rear tonneau cover to access the engine compartment. The rear hatch/trunk and the convertible top must be
closed and the vehicle must be in P (Park). See Convertible Top034.
Engine Cover (Convertible Only)
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1. High Voltage Battery System CoolantReservoir. See your dealer for
maintenance.
2. Engine Cover.
3. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap (Under Cover). See
Cooling System (Engine) 0257 or
Cooling System (Electrified Propulsion)
0 260.
4. Engine Oil Dipstick and Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank and Fill Cap (Under
Cover). See Engine Oil (5.5L LT6 Engine)
0 246 or
Engine Oil (6.2L LT2 Engine) 0249.If equipped, the engine cover protects the
folding convertible top system from
underhood heat and contamination. The
engine cover includes access holes for
common maintenance items as shown
below. You should not need to remove the
entire engine cover for regular maintenance.
For access to maintenance items, pull up on
the tab on the access hole plug, and fold
the plug out of the way. The hinges retain
the plugs so they will not be misplaced. To
close the plug, snap it back into place.
Before closing the rear tonneau cover,
confirm that the access hole plugs on the
engine cover are closed securely.