reset CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1998 5.G Owner's Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate
properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every
50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLN to indicate
that you have used your tape player for
50 hours without
resetting the tape clean timer. If this message appears on
the display, your cassette tape player needs to be
cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as
soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and
player.
If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a
known good cassette to see
if it is the tape or the tape
player at fault.
If this other cassette has no improvement
in sound quality, clean the tape player. Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action,
non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub
the tape head as the hubs
of the cleaner cassette turn. It
is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning. Insert
the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough
cleaning.
A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is
available through your dealership.
You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type
cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean
the tape head.
This type of cleaning cassette will not
eject and, it may not clean as thoroughly as the
scrubbing type cleaner.
After you clean the player, press and hold
EJECT for
five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will
display --- to show the indicator was reset.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality
may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette tape
is in good condition before you have your tape
player serviced.

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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
(DIC).
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).
1 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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You should look for this on the oil container, and use
only those oils that are identified as meeting GM
Standard 4718M and have the Starburst symbol on the
front of the oil container.
Your Corvette engine is filled at the factory with a
Mobil
l@ synthetic oil, which meets all requirements
for your vehicle.
Substitute Engine 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 OF (- 18 O C),
you may substitute
SAE low-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 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 (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 (16
000 km) or 12 months
(whichever occurs first) without an oil change. Use
engine oil meeting the GM Standard GM47 18M.
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 lun) 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 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 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 temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required
by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation,
or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
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
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 model.
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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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10,000 Miles (16 000 km)
0 Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset
MILEAGE the Engine Oil Life Monitor. See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote “f)
Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter
20,000 Miles (32 000 km)
El Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset
MILEAGE the Engine Oil Life Monitor. See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote “f)
[7 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter
30,000 Miles (48 000 km)
Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset
MILEAGE the Engine Oil Life Monitor, See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
17 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 T.)
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40,000 Miles (64 000 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 *.)
if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote “f)
Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter
50,000 Miles (80 000 km)
0
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 *.)
Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter
if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote “f)
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
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- Uses such as high performance operation.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid
and filter at
100,000 miles (166 000 km). Manual transmission fluid doesn’t
require change.
(32 O C) or higher.
I DATE I
DATE
SERVICED
BY
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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 *.)
Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.
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 T.)
Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service.
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 *.)
Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter
if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote “f)
DATE I
DATE I
MILEAGE
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 *.)
if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote “f.)
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter
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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.
I DATE I
n
MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICED BY:
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 “f)
100,000 Miles (It50 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.
MILEAGE
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote T.)
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if
0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Remote Function Actuation System Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
........... 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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