CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2004 5.G Owners Manual

Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the
finish should be repaired right away.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up
materials avaliable from your dealer or other service
outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected
in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Carbon Fiber Hood
(Z06 Commemorative Edition
Model Only)
The hood on the Z06 Commemorative Edition model is
made from an advanced carbon fiber composite.
Under certain lighting conditions, the carbon fiber has a
faint woven appearance and can be seen through
the paint, but not felt. It is most obvious when viewing
the reflection of an object in the surface of the hood. The
edges of the object in the reflection will appear slightly
jagged, due to the woven carbon fiber material. This
is normal. No special care is needed.
Magnesium Wheel Finish
Notice:Improper paint repair or renishing can
cause corrosion damage to a magnesium wheel. See
your dealer if a magnesium wheel needs paint
repair or renishing.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust
control can collect on the underbody. If these are not
removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the
underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and
exhaust system even though they have corrosion
protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of
the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can
do this for you.
Titanium Exhaust System
(Z06 Only)
Time and high performance driving conditions can
cause a color change in titanium exhaust system parts.
This is normal for a titanium surface.
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Fiberglass Springs
Notice:If you use acidic or corrosive cleaning
products, engine degreasers or aluminum cleaning
agents on berglass springs, you may damage
the springs. The repairs would not be covered by
your warranty. Use only approved cleaners
when cleaning your vehicle’s berglass springs.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a
chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage
can take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations,
and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint
surface.
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, GM will
repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever occurs first.
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing
the following products.
Description Usage
Polishing Cloth
Wax-TreatedInterior and exterior
polishing cloth.
Tar and Road Oil
RemoverRemoves tar, road oil and
asphalt.
Chrome Cleaner and
PolishUse on chrome or
stainless steel.
White Sidewall Tire
CleanerRemoves soil and black
marks from whitewalls.
Vinyl CleanerCleans vinyl tops,
upholstery and convertible
tops.
Glass CleanerRemoves dirt, grime,
smoke and fingerprints.
Chrome and Wire Wheel
CleanerRemoves dirt and grime
from chrome wheels and
wire wheel covers.
Finish EnhancerRemoves dust,
fingerprints, and surface
contaminants. Spray on
wipe off.
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Description Usage
Swirl Remover PolishRemoves swirl marks, fine
scratches and other light
surface contamination.
Cleaner WaxRemoves light scratches
and protects finish.
Foaming Tire Shine Low
GlossCleans, shines and
protects in one easy step,
no wiping necessary.
Wash Wax ConcentrateMedium foaming
shampoo. Cleans and
lightly waxes.
Biodegradable and
phosphate free.
Spot LifterQuickly and easily
removes spots and stains
from carpets, vinyl and
cloth upholstery.
Odor EliminatorOdorless spray odor
eliminator used on fabrics,
vinyl, leather and carpet.
See your General Motors parts department for these
products. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants
on page 6-11.Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identication
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine, specifications
and replacement parts.
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Service Parts Identication Label
You will find this label located inside the glovebox. It is
very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this
label is:
•your VIN,
•the model designation,
•paint information and
•a list of all production options and special equipment
Be sure that this label is not removed from the
vehicle.
Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your dealer rst. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and
the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other
components from working as they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting
to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-49.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker.
An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and
off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens,
have your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a fuse and
an internal circuit breaker. 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 and not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers protect the power seats and other
power accessories. When the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of maxi-fuses, mini-fuses
and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance
of fires caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical
size and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and do not have
a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle
that you can get along without – like the radio or
cigarette lighter – and use its fuse, if it is the correct
amperage. Replace it as soon as you can.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse
block is located on the
passenger’s side of
the vehicle, under the
instrument panel and
under the toe-board.
Remove the carpet and toe-board covering to access
the fuse block by pulling at the top of each corner of the
panel. Then turn the fuse block door knob
counterclockwise and pull the door to access the fuses.
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Fuse Usage
1 Console Cigarette Lighter
2Monitored (Inadvertent) Load
Control
3 Lumbar Seat
4 Driver Seat Control Module
5 Radio, Compact Disc Player
Fuse Usage
6 Parking Lamps, Taillamps
7 Cigarette Lighter
8 Stoplamp, Hazard Flashers
9 Body Control Module
10 Windshield Wiper/Washer
11 Accessory Power
12 Blank
13 Body Control Module – Ignition 1
14 Crank
15 Hazard/Turn Signal
16 Air Bag
17 Tonneau Release
18 HVAC Controls
19 Instrument Panel Control
20 Cruise Control
21Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System and Inside Rearview
Mirror
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Fuse Usage
22 Body Control Module – Ignition 3
23 Body Control Module – Ignition 2
24 Radio Antenna
25Body Control Module – Ignition 1
Instrument Panel Control
26 Hatch/Trunk Release
27 HVAC Controls
28 Bose Speakers
29 Diagnostic
30 Right Door Control Module
31 Power Feed Door Right
32 Fuel Tank Door
33 Door Control Module Left
34 Power Feed Door Left
47 Ignition 1
48 Rear Defogger
49 Blank
50 Ignition 2Fuse Usage
51 Blower Motor
52 Starter
53 Blank
Relay Usage
37Monitored (Inadvertent) Load
Control
38 Right Daytime Running Lamp
39 Hatch/Trunk Release
40 Left Daytime Running Lamp
41 Tonneau Release
42 Courtesy Lamps
43Automatic Lamp Control Parking
Lamps
44 Automatic Lamp Control Headlamps
45 Bose Speakers
46 Rear Defogger
Circuit Breaker Usage
35 Driver Power Seat
36 Passenger Power Seat
54 Headlamps
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
There is one fuse block in the engine compartment
located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle in front of
the battery.
To remove the fuse block cover, turn the knob
counterclockwise.
Fuse Usage
1 Rear Fog Lamp
2 Approach
3 Right Headlamp Motor
4 Left Headlamp Motor
5Anti-Lock Brakes, Selective Ride
Control
6 Fog Lamp
7 Blank
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Fuse Usage
8 Headlamp Low-Beam Right
9 Headlamp High-Beam Right
10 Headlamp Low-Beam Left
11 Horn
12 Headlamp High-Beam Left
13 Fuel Pump
14 Cooling Fan – Ignition 3
15 Oxygen Sensor
16 Powertrain Control Module
17 Throttle Control
18 Injector 2
19 Engine Ignition
20 Blank
21 Blank
22 Injector 1
23 Powertrain Control Module
24 Air ConditioningFuse Usage
25 Blank
26 Blank
27 Spare
28 Spare
29 Spare
30 Spare
31 Spare
32 Spare
46 Cooling Fan 2
47 Blank
48 Blank
49 Cooling Fan 1
50 Air Pump
51 Selective Ride Control
52 Anti-Lock Brakes
53 Anti-Lock Brakes Electronics
54 Fuse Puller
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Relay Usage
33 Air Pump
34 Air Conditioner and Clutch
35 Fuel Pump
36 Horn
37 Rear Fog Lamp
38 Back-Up Lamps
39 Fog LampRelay Usage
40 Blank
41 Blank
42 Ignition 1
43 Cooling Fan 2
44 Cooling Fan 3
45 Cooling Fan 1
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