power steering CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2007 6.G Owner's Manual

Maintenance Footnotes
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for
proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chang,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for
surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing
parts or signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines
and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chang, etc. If you have the Z06 or Z51
performance package, lubricate the outer ends of
both rear toe-links.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced
if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated.
Inspect all pipes, ttings, and clamps; replace with
genuine parts as needed. To help ensure proper
operation, a pressure test of the cooling system
and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the
radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.
(d)Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or
contamination. Clean the windshield and
wiper blades, if contaminated. Replace wiper
blades that are worn or damaged. See WindshieldWiper Blade Replacement on page 375and
Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 413for
more information.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all
your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and
anchorages are working properly. Look for
any other loose or damaged safety belt system
parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety
belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also
look for any opened or broken airbag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. The
airbag system does not need regular maintenance.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders and body
door hinges. Lubricate all hinges and latches,
including those for the hood, rear compartment,
console door, and any folding seat hardware. More
frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth
will make them last longer, seal better, and not
stick or squeak.
(g)A uid loss in any vehicle system could
indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired and the uid level checked. Add uid
if needed.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication can be obtained from
your dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilThe engine requires a special
engine oil meeting GM Standard
GM4718M. Oils meeting this
standard can be identied as
synthetic, and should also be
identied with the American
Petroleum Institute (API) Certied
for Gasoline Engines starburst
symbol. However, not all synthetic
API oils with the starburst symbol
will meet this GM standard. You
should look for and use only an oil
that meets GM Standard GM4718M.
GM Goodwrench
®oil meets all the
requirements for your vehicle. For
the proper viscosity, seeEngine Oil
on page 333.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 347.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Hydraulic
Clutch SystemHydraulic Clutch Fluid. Use only
GM Part No. U.S. 88958860, in
Canada 88901244, Super DOT-4
brake uid.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Chassis
Lubrication
(Rear Toe-Link
Outer Ends with
ZO6 or Z51
Option)Chassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
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Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 342
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 200
Coolant.................................................... 347
Coolant Heater.......................................... 93
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 199
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 446
Engine Compartment Overview................ 330
Exhaust................................................... 106
Oil ........................................................... 333
Oil Life System........................................ 340
Oil Pressure Gage................................... 204
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 352
Overheating............................................. 350
Running While Parked............................. 107
Starting...................................................... 91
Entry/Exit Lighting....................................... 173
Event Data Recorders................................. 470
Extended Mobility Tires............................... 384
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 30
Exterior Lamps............................................ 168
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................... 172F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 342
Finish Damage............................................ 415
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 158
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 162
Flat Tire...................................................... 406
Floor Mats................................................... 130
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 345
Manual Transmission................................ 345
Power Steering........................................ 358
Windshield Washer.................................. 360
Fog Lamp
Fog .......................................................... 171
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 205
Fuel............................................................ 321
Additives.................................................. 323
California Fuel.......................................... 322
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 327
Filling Your Tank...................................... 324
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 436
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 439
At Least Once a Month............................ 439
At Least Once a Year.............................. 440
Introduction.............................................. 430
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 437
Maintenance Record................................ 447
Maintenance Requirements...................... 430
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 445
Owner Checks and Services.................... 438
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 443
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 433
Using....................................................... 431
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 431
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 200
Manual Seats.................................................. 8
Manual Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 345
Operation................................................. 100
Memory Seat, Mirrors, Steering
Wheel Controls.......................................... 10Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 214
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass.............................................. 110
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
OnStar
®and Compass ......................... 108
Manual Rearview Mirror........................... 108
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror........... 113
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 114
Outside Power Heated Mirrors................. 113
MP3 ............................................................ 261
MyGMLink.com............................................ 455
N
Navigation System, Privacy ......................... 471
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual............................. 269
New Vehicle Break-In.................................... 89
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 445
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Odometer.................................................... 190
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 289
Oil
Engine..................................................... 333
Engine Oil Pressure Gage....................... 204
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 340
Older Children, Restraints............................. 31
One-to-Four Shift Light................................ 195
Online Owner Center................................... 455
OnStar, Privacy........................................... 471
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 114
Operation, Universal Home
Remote System..............................119, 123
Other Warning Devices................................ 159
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 186
Outlets
Accessory Power..................................... 178
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror........................ 113
Convex Mirror.......................................... 114
Power Heated Mirrors.............................. 113
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 352
Owner Checks and Services....................... 438
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 415
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 103
Shifting Out of......................................... 104
Parking
Brake....................................................... 102
Over Things That Burn............................ 105
Parking Your Vehicle................................... 105
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 192
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 186
Passenger Position, Safety Belts................... 30
Passenger Sensing System........................... 59
Passing....................................................... 289
Power
Door Locks................................................ 80
Electrical System..................................... 419
Lumbar and Side Bolsters........................... 9
Retained Accessory (RAP)......................... 91
Seat............................................................ 8
Steering Fluid.......................................... 358
Windows.................................................... 86
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 30
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