reset CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1997 5.G Owner's Guide

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You will find an engine coolant temperature gage on the
instrument cluster and a COOLANT OVER TEMP
message on the Driver Information Center.
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating
Mode
Should a low coolant condition exist and the messages
COOLANT OVERTEMP and REDUCED ENGINE
POWER
are displayed, along with the CHECK
ENGINE light, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of four cylinders helps prevent
engine damage. In this mode, you will notice a loss in
power and engine performance. This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an
emergency; you may drive up to
50 miles (80 km).
NOTICE:
After driving in the overheated engine protection
operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow
the engine to cool before attempting any repair.
The engine
oil will be severely degraded. Repair
the cause of coolant
loss, change the oil and reset
the oil life monitor. See “Engine Oil, When to
Change” in the Index.
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Mobil
l@ synthetic oil, which meets all requirements for
your vehicle.
Substitute Oil: When adding oil to maintain engine oil
level, oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M may not be
available. You can add substitute oil designated SAE
5W-30 with the “Starburst” symbol at all temperatures.
If temperatures are above 0°F
(- 18 O C), you may
substitute SAE 1OW-30 with the “Starburst” symbol.
Substitute oil not meeting GM Standard GM4718M
should not be used for an oil change.
Engine Oil Additives
Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Chevrolet dealer is
ready to advise
if you think something should be added.
When to Change Engine Oil
Your Corvette has an Engine Oil Life Monitor. This
feature will let you know when to change your oil and
filter
-- usually between 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and
10,000 miles (1 6 000 km) since your last oil change.
Under severe conditions, the indicator may come on
before
3,000 miles (5 000 km). Never drive your vehicle
more than 10,000 miles
(1 6 000 km) or 12 months
(whichever occurs first) without an oil change. Use
engine oil meeting the GM Standard GM4718M. The
system won’t detect dust in the
oil. So, if you
drive in a dusty area, be sure to change your oil every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the CHANGE OIL
light comes on. Remember to reset the Engine Oil Life
Monitor when the oil has been changed. For more
information, see “Engine Oil Life Monitor” in the Index.
When Changing the Engine Oil
There is a special procedure for changing engine oil.
Contact your Chevrolet dealer for additional information
or the procedure can be found in a Corvette Service
Manual. To purchase a service manual, see “Service and
Owner Publications”
in the Index.
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life Monitor
Press RESET to acknowledge the CHANGE OIL SOON
warning. The oil page on the DIC will then show a
message such as OIL LIFE 0%. To reset the monitor,
press and hold RESET for two seconds.
You will then
receive a message such as OIL LIFE
99%.

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The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing
are not
needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or
your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment
may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,
wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the
wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your
Chevrolet dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the
same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
GM original
equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your
Corvette.
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It
could affect the braking and handling
of your
vehicle, make your
tires lose air and make you lose
control. You could have
a collision in which you or
others could be injured. Always use the correct
wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement.
NOTICE:
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.

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The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
(160
000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
(160
000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown
at
150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at
the same interval after 150,000 miles
(240 000 km).
See “Owner Checks and Services” and “Periodic
Maintenance Inspections” following.
Footnotes
f The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform
this maintenance item will not nullify
the emissions warranty
or limit recall liability prior to
the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance
be recorded.
* Your Corvette has an Engine Oil Life Monitor. This
monitor will show you when to change the
oil -- usually
between
3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 10,000 miles
(1
6 000 km) since your last oil change. Under
severe conditions, the indicator may come on before
3,000 miles (5 000 km). Never drive your vehicle
more than
10,000 miles (16 000 km) or 12 months
without an oil change. Use engine oil meeting the
GM Standard
GM47 18M.
The Engine Oil Life Monitor won’t detect dust in the
oil.
So if you drive in a dusty area, be sure to change
your oil every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the
CHANGE
OIL light comes on. Remember to reset the
Oil Life Monitor when the oil has been changed. For
more information,
see “Engine Oil Life Monitor” in
the Index.
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10,000 Miles (1 6 000 km)
0 Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset the
Engine Oil Life Monitor. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
driving in dusty conditions. Replace
filter if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote T.)
Inspect air cleaner filter if you are
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DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
20,000 Miles (32 000 km)
17 Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset the
Engine Oil Life Monitor. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter
if necessary.
An Emission Control Sewice. (See footnote “f)
Inspect air cleaner filter if you are
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE

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30,000 Miles (48 000 km)
0 Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset the
Engine Oil Life Monitor. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
Replace air cleaner filter.
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
40,000 Miles (64 000 km)
Cl Check the Engine Oil Life
Monitor. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset the
Engine Oil Life Monitor. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are
driving in dusty conditions. Replace
filter if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote “f)
DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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50,000 Miles (80 000 km)
Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset the
Engine Oil Life Monitor. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter
if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote y.)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90°F
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- Uses such as high performance operation.
vyou do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid and filter do not require change.
Manual transmissiorz fluid doesn
’t require change.
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60,000 Miles (96 000 km)
Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset the
Engine Oil Life Monitor. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY:(
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70,000 Miles (112 000 km)
0 Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset the
Engine Oil Life Monitor. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
Cl Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter
if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote “f.)
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE
+
SERVICED BY:
80,000 Miles (128 000 km)
0 Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset the
Engine Oil Life Monitor. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are
driving in dusty conditions. Replace
filter
if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote T.)
I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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90,000 Miles (144 000 km)
0 Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset the
Engine Oil Life Monitor. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
Cl Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
100,000 Miles (1 60 000 km)
0 Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset the
Engine Oil Life Monitor. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote * .)
driving in dusty conditions. Replace
filter
if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote T.)
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.
Cl Inspect air cleaner filter if you are
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