check engine light CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1998 5.G Owner's Manual

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If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,
you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant
to raise
the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole.
What to Use
To add lubricant when the level is low, use Axle
Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345977) or SAE 8OW-90
GL-5 gear lubricant. To completely refill after draining,
add
4 ounces (1 18 ml) of Limited-Slip Differential
Lubricant Additive (GM Part
No. 1052358). Then fill to the bottom
of the filler plug hole with Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. 12345977) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5
gear lubricant.
Engine Coolant
The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed
to remain in your vehicle for
5 years or 150,000 miles
(240 000 km) whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX-COOL’ extended life coolant.
The following explains your cooling system and how
to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem
with engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in
the Index.
A
50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@
coolant will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
8
0 Give boiling protection up to 265 “F (129” C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gauges work as
they should.
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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 Wipers
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.
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. replace
a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t 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 interior fuse center is
on the passenger’s side of
the vehicle, under the
instrument panel and under
the toe-board. Remove the
toe-board and carpet
covering to access the fuse
block. Then turn the fuse
block door knob and pull
the door
to access the fuses.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you

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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
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
(16 000 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 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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Restraint System Check
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
air bag coverings,
and have them repaired or’replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear
worn or damaged or that streak or
miss areas of the windshield. Also see “Wiper Blades.
Cleaning” in the Index.
Manual Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Manual Transmission” in the Index. Check for leaks.
A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired
if needed. It is
not necessary to check the transmission fluid level.
A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid
loss. Check for leaks.
If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to
your
GM dealership Service Department and have it
repaired as
soon as possible.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges
and latches, including those for the hood, rear
compartment, console door and any folding seat
hardware.
Part D tells you what to use. More frequent
lubrication may be required when exposed to a
corrosive environment.

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Accessory Outlet .............................. 2-59
Accessory Power Plug
........................... 6-63
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
...... 6-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-18
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-23
How it Works ................................ 1-20
Location
............................... 1.20. 1-21
Servicing
................................... 1-24
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-22
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-23
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-22
Air Bag Readiness Light
.................... 1.20. 2.78
AirBagSystem
................................ 1-18
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-16
Air Conditioning
....................... 3.3. 3.7. 3.10
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-48
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-58
Antenna Integrated
................................... 3-30
PowerMast ................................. 3-29
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-22
Anti-Lock Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.78. 4.7
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
............. 2-80
Anti-Theft Radio
............................... 3-25
Appearance Care
............................... 6-52
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-6 1
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9 Ashtray
....................................... 2-58
Audio Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-27
Automatic
Audio Systems
................................. 3-12
Electronic Dual Climate Control System
............ 3-4
Overdrive
................................... 2-28
Transmission Check
........................... 7-12
Transmission Fluid ............................ 6-18
Transmission. Operation
....................... 2-26
Transmission. Park Mechanism Check
............ 7-14
Transmission. Shifting
......................... 2-26
Transmission. Starting Your Engine
.............. 2-22
Axle. Limited-Slip Rear
......................... 2-39
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-21
Back-up Lamp Bulb Replacement
................. 6-37
Battery
....................................... 6-32
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Remote Function Actuation (RFA) System
...................... 2-12
Warnings
................................ 5-3. 5-5
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9
Belt. Engine Accessory
.......................... 6-72
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Blizzard
...................................... 4-26
Brake
Adjustment
.................................. 6-31
Fluid
....................................... 6-29
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.............................. 6-29
Parking
..................................... 2-32
PedalTravel
................................. 6-31
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-32
System Warning Light
......................... 2-79
Transmission Shift Interlock
.................... 2-36
Wear
....................................... 6-31
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check
........... 7- 13
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Break.In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2-20
BTSI
......................................... 2-36
BTSICheck
................................... 7-13
Bulb Replacement
......................... 6.33. 6.69
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-70
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.15.2.37. 4.28
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7- 11
Cassette Tape Player ............................ 3-12
CareofYour
................................. 3-28
Center Console
................................. 2-55
Certification Label
.............................. 4-29
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-51
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-85
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-37
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-60
Child Restraints
................................ 1-27
Add-on
..................................... 1-27
Securing in the Passenger Seat Position
........... 1-28
Top Strap
.................................... 1-3 1
Types ...................................... 1-27
WheretoPut
................................ 1-27
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-58
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-64
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-16
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-58
Coated Moldings
............................. 6-53
ConvenienceNet
............................. 6-54
Exterior LampsLenses
........................ 6-56
Fabric
...................................... 6-53
Glass
....................................... 6-54
Inside of Your Vehicle
......................... 6-52
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-54
Leather
..................................... 6-53
Outside of Your Vehicle
........................ 6-56
Removable Roof Panel
......................... 6-55
Security Shade
............................... 6-54
Soft-Touch Paint Surfaces
...................... 6-54
Stains
...................................... 6-53
Tires
....................................... 6-58
Vinyl
....................................... 6-53
Weatherstrips
................................ 6-55
Wheels
..................................... 6-58
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-55
Climate Control. Automatic Electronic Dual
........... 3-4
Clock. Setting the
............................... 3-12
Clutch. Hydraulic
............................... 6-20
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-1
Comfort Controls. Manual
......................... 3-2
Compact Disc
AdapterKit
.................................. 3-17
Care
....................................... 3-29 .
Changer. TmnkMounted ....................... 3-21
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Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels
........................................ 4-29
Certification
................................. 4-29
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-62
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-29
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-62
Lamps
........................................ 2-50
Cleaning Exterior LampsLenses
................. 6-56
Courtesy
.................................... 2-52
Exterior
.................................... 2-50
Interior
..................................... 2-52
OnReminder
................................ 2-44
Lap Belt Cinch Feature
.......................... 1-12
Latches. Seatback
................................ 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-5
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-35
Lighter
....................................... 2-58
Liihts Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.20. 2.78
Anti-LGck Brake System Warning
................ 2-80
Anti-Lock Brake Warning
.................. 2.78. 4.7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-78
CheckEngine
................................ 2-84
CheckGages
................................ 2-85
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.6. 2.78
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-29
Security
.................................... 2-85
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Cylinders
................................... 7-12
Door ........................................ 2-4
Ignition Automatic Transmission Lock Check
...... 7-14
Key Lock Cylinders Service
.................... 7-12 PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Using the Wheel Lock Key
..................... 6-50
Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-16
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-12
Magnesium Wheel Finish
....................... 6-59
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-18
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-15
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-16
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................ 7-2
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-59
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-82
Comfort Control System
........................ 3-2
Frontseat
.................................... 1-2
Transmission Check
........................... 7-12
Transmission Fluid
............................ 6-19
Transmission. Shifting
......................... 2-29
Transmission. Starting Your Engine
.............. 2-22
Memory
....................................... 2-5
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-53
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-54
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-53
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-54
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-58
MMT ......................................... 6-4
MountainRoads
................................ 4-22
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-42
Manual
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....................... 2-27
Manual Transmission
.......................... 2-29
Neutral. Manual Transmission
..................... 2-29
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-20
Nightvision
................................... 4-15
Off-Road Recovery
............................ 4- 12
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-12
One to Four Light
............................... 2-30
Outlet. Accessory
............................... 2-59
Overdrive. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-28
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
....... 5- 13
Overheating Engine
............................. 5 - 13
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-11
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8- 12
InCanada
................................... 8-11
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-60
Park Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-26
Shifting Into
................................. 2-34
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-36 .
Parking AtNight
.................................... 2-17
Brake
...................................... 2-32 ... Lots ....................................... 2-1'1
Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission .............. 2-36
Parking Brake Mechanism Check
.................. 7- 14
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-37
Passenger Position
.............................. 1 - 18
Passing
....................................... 4- 12 Pass-Key@
.................................... 2-18
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-15
Portable Fuel Container. Filling a
................... 6-8
Door Locks
................................... 2-5
Remote Control Mirrors
........................ 2-54
Seat
......................................... 1-2
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-26
Windows
................................... 2-40
Plug
....................................... 6-63
Powerseat
..................................... 1-2
Pregnancy, Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-17
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications, Service and Owner
................... 8-12
InCanada
................................... 8-11
Power
Racing or Other Competitive Driving
.............. 2-24
Radio Reception
................................ 3-27
Radios
....................................... 3-12
Rain. Driving
In ................................ 4-17
Reading Lamps
................................ 2-53
Axle
....................................... 6-21
Axle Service
................................. 7-15
Storage
..................................... 2-56
Towing
..................................... 5-11
Window Defogger
............................ 3-11
Reclining Seatbacks
.............................. 1-3
Rear
Turn Signal and Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....... 6-35
Rearview Mirror, Inside Daymight
................. 2-53
Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants ............... 7-16
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........... 2- 11
Resynchronizing Your Transmitter
............... 2- 11
Replacement Parts .............................. 6-70
Replacement, Wheel
............................ 6-48
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 8- 10
InCanada
................................... 8-11
To General Motors
............................ 8- 11
Resetting the Oil Life Monitor
..................... 6- 15
Checking
................................... 1-33
Child
....................................... 1-27
Replacing
Parts After a Crash ................... 1-34
Systemcheck
................................ 7-12
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) .................. 2-22
Reverse, Automatic Transmission
.................. 2-27
Reverse, Manual Transmission
.................... 2-29
Ridecontrol
................................... 2-39
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-5
Roadside Assistance, Canadian ..................... 8-7
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-23
RoofPanel
.................................... 2- 60
Rotation, Tire
.................................. 6-45
Operation
.................................... 2-8
Remote HatcNTrunk Lid Release
.................. 2-14
Replacement Bulbs
............................. 6-69
Restraints
Safety Belts
................................... 1-6
Adults
...................................... 1-11
Care
....................................... 6-54
Children
.................................... 1-25
Driver Position
............................... 1-11
Extender .................................... 1-37
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1 . 11
Incorrect Usage .................... 1.13.1.31. 1.32
Lap Belt Cinch Feature
........................ 1-12
Larger Children
.............................. 1-34
Passenger Position
............................ 1-18
Questions and Answers
........................ 1-10
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.6. 2.78
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-38
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-25
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1 . 17
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-7
Safety Defects. Reporting
........................ 8-10
InCanada
................................... 8-11
To General Motors
............................ 8-11
Safety Warnings and Symbols
...................... vm
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Seatback Latches
...................................... 1-5
Reclining
.................................... 1-3
Seats
........................................,. l-2
ManualFront ................................. 1-2
Power
....................................... l-2
Securing a Child Restraint ...................... 1-32
sport
........................................ 1-3
Seats and Restraint Systems
........................ 1-1
Seats and Seat Controls
........................... 1-2
Second Gear, Automatic Transmission
.............. 2-28
Second Gear, Manual Transmission
................. 2-29
Security Shade, Cleaning
......................... 6-54
Selective Real Time Damping
..................... 2-39
Lap-Shoulder
................................ 1-11
...
SecurityLight .................................. 2-85
Security
Shade ................................. 2-55
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Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-45
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-48
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-45
TorqueLock
................................... 2-35
Torque, Wheel Nut .............................. 6-71
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-30
Towing
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-8
Traction Control System
.......................... 4-8
Traction Control System (TCS) Light
............... 2-81
..................................... Top Strap 1-31
TrailerTowing
................................. 4-30
Transmission Fluid
Automatic 6- 18
...................................
Manual ..................................... 6-19
Transmission, Ignition Lock Check ................. 7-14
Transmitters, Remote Function Actuation System
...... 2-6
Transportation, Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
............. 2-42
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
................... 2-42
TTYUsers
...................................... 8-4
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-14
Universal Theft-Deterrent System
.................. 2- 17
Vehicle Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your ........... 6-3
Control
...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings .............................. ix
Dimensions ................................. 6-71 Identification Number
......................... 6-62
Ventilation System
.............................. 3-11
Visor Vanity Mirrors ............................ 2-58
Loading
.................................... 4-29
Storage
..................................... 6-32
Visors, Sun
.................................... 2-58
Voltmeter
..................................... 2-79
warning Devices
............................... 5-3
Warning Lights. Gages and Messages ............... 2-77
Warranty Information
............................ 8-10
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-27
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-56
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-55
Alignment
.................................. 6-48
NutTorque
.................................. 6-71
Wheel
Replacement ................................. 6-48
Using the Wheel Lock Key
..................... 6-50
Express-Down
............................... 2-41
Power
...................................... 2-40
Windshield Washer ............................. 2-46
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-11
Windshield Wipers
.............................. 2-45
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-37
Winter Driving
................................. 4-24
Wrecker Towing
................................. 5-8
Windows
..................................... 2-40
Fluid
....................................... 6-27
Fuses
...................................... 6-64
WiperBladeCheck
............................. 7-12
Wiring, Headlamp
.............................. 6-64
9-10
.