inflation pressure CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1998 5.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FLAT TIRE - (LF, LR, RF, RR): You will hear two
chimes when this message is displayed followed by the
message MAX SPEED
55 MPH (90 km/h). If this
message appears, do not drive your vehicle above these
limits. The next message to appear is REDUCED
HANDLING. Adjust your driving accordingly. To acknowledge these warnings, press RESET. After you
press RESET, a message will reappear and you will hear
a chime every
10 minutes until this condition changes.
This message indicates that the pressure in one
of your
tires is lower than
5 psi (34 Wa). Next to the FLAT
TIRE message, you can see either LF (left front),
LR
(left rear), RF (right front) or RR (right rear) to indicate
to you which tire is flat. You can receive more than one
tire pressure message at a time. To read other messages
that may have been sent at the same time, press RESET.
If a tire pressure message appears on the
DIC, stop as
soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set
to those shown on your Tire Loading Information Label.
See “Extended Mobility Tires” and “Tire Inflation” in
the Index.
When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or FLAT
TIRE message
is displayed on the Driver
Information Center, your vehicle’s handling
capabilities will be reduced during severe
maneuvers.
If you drive too fast, you could lose
control of your vehicle. You or others could be
injured. Don’t drive over
55 mph (90 kmh) when
the
LOW TIRE PRESSURE or FLAT TIRE
message
is displayed. Drive cautiously, and check
your tire pressures as soon as you can.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine HIGH TIRE PRESSURE - (LF, LR, RF, RR): YOU
will hear two chimes when this message is displayed. To
acknowledge the warning, press RESET. After you press
RESET, a message
will reappear and you will hear a
chime every
10 minutes until this condition changes. This
message indicates that the pressure in one of your tires is higher than
42 psi (290 Pa). Next to the HIGH TIRE
PRESSURE message,
you can see either LF (left front),
LR (left rear), RF (right front) or RR (right rear) to
indicate to you which tire is higher than
42 psi (290 Wa).
You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a
time. To read other messages that may have been sent at
the same time, press RESET.
If a tire pressure message
appears
on the DX, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire
pressures checked and set to those shown on your Tire
Loading Information Label. See “Extended
Mobility
Tires” and “Tire Inflation” in the Index.
SERVICE TIRE MON SYS: If this message comes on,
a part on the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) is not
working properly. If you drive your vehicle while any of
the four sensors are missing or hoperable, the warning
will come on in approximately
10 minutes. If all four
sensors are missing, the warning will come on in
approximately
15 to 20 minutes. (All the sensors would
be missing, for example, if you put different wheels on
your vehicle without transferring the sensors.) If the
warning comes
on and stays on, there may be a problem
with the TPM. See your dealer.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Loading Your Vehicle
TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION
VEHICLE CAP. WT.
FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS.
MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT
XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE
SIZE SPEED PRESSURE
RTG PSI/KPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSIi28KPa
SEE OWNER‘S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATiON
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label
found on the rear edge of the driver’s door tells you the
proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation. It
also gives you important information about the number
of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight
that you can carry. This weight is called Vehicle
Capacity Weight and includes the weight
of all
occupants, cargo, and all non-factory-installed options.
MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP
DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR
RR
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI-
CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE
SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION
STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE
OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
I
The other label is the Certification label, found on the
rear edge of the driver’s door. It tells you the gross
weight capacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the
weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) for either the front
or rear axle.
And, if you do have a heavy load,
you should spread it
out. Don’t carry more than
100 lbs. (45 kg) in your
rear area.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Extended Mobility Tires
Your vehicle, when new, had Goodyear Extended
Mobility Tires (EMT). There’s no spare tire, no tire
changing equipment and no place to store a tire in the
vehicle. Extended Mobility Tires perform
so well
without any air that a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) is
used to alert you if a tire has lost pressure.
The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) has a sensor on
each road wheel that transmits to a receiver on the
instrument panel.
The system operates on a radio frequency subject to
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and
with Industry and Science Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)
this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry and
Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications
to this system
by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
If a tire’s inflation pressure is between
5 psi (35 kPa)
and 25 psi (170 kPa), you will see a message on the
Driver Information Center. This message will show
which tire is underinflated and two chimes will sound.
An example would
be LOW TIRE PRESSURE-LR.
This would mean that the inflation pressure in your left
rear tire is between 5 psi (35 Pa) and 25 psi (170 Pa).
If the inflation pressure in the tire drops below
5 psi
(35 Ea), the message would read FLAT TIRE-LR and
four chimes will sound.
See “Driver Information
Center” in the Index.
The TPM will also alert you if a tire’s pressure is higher
than
42 psi (290 Wa). The message will show which tire
is overinflated and two chimes will sound. An example
would be HIGH PRESSURE-LR. This would mean that
the inflation pressure in your left rear tire is higher than
42 psi (290 kPa). See “Driver Information Center” in
the Index.
If a tire pressure message appears on the Driver
Information Center, stop as soon as you can. Have
the
tire pressures checked and set to those shown on your
Tire Loading Information label. See “Inflation
-- Tire
Pressure” in the Index.

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The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the
rear edge of the driver’s door shows the correct inflation
pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold”
means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three
hours or driven no more than
1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right. It’s not.
If your tires
don’t have enough
air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
0 Too much flexing
0 Too much heat
0 Tire overloading
0 Bad wear
Bad handling
0 Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued) NOTICE: (Continued)
If your tires
have too much air (overinflation).
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
0 Rough ride
0 Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
How to Check
With the Tire Pressure Monitor, you can check tire
inflation pressures while driving. After you’ve reached a
speed
of 15 mph (24 kmh) or more, press and release the
GAGES button on the Driver Information Center (DIC)
until the front tire pressures are displayed. Then, press
and release the GAGES button for the rear tire
pressures.
If the display doesn’t show tire pressure, or if
the SERVICE TIRE
MON SYS message appears, see
your dealer for service.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they
are the proper ones, as shown
in
Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
pe$om these underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil
if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture
if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary.
See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
Power Antenna Service
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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Fourth Gear. Manual Transmission
................. 2-29
French Language Manual
11
Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement ........... 6-35
FrontTowing
.................................. 5-10
Front
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .......... 6-35
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Canada
.................................. 6-4. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-86
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Fuel. Filling Your Tank
........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-64
.. ...........................
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-8 1
Engine Oil Pressure ........................... 2-84
Fuel
....................................... 2-86
Voltmeter
................................... 2-79
GAWR
.................................. 4.29. 4.30
Gear Positions
.................................. 2-26
Gross Axle Weight Rating ................... 4.29. 4.30
Guide en Fransais
................................. ii
GVWR
.................................. 4.29. 4.30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
................. 4.29. 4.30
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-33
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Headlamp Doors
............................... 2-44
HeadlampMighbeams Bulb Replacement
............ 6-33
Headlamps
.................................... 2-43
High/Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-45
Wiring
..................................... 6-64
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating
....................................... 3-10
... Heritagepages ................................... n1
Highway Hypnosis .............................. 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-22
Hood
.............................................
Checking Things Under ......................... 6-8
Release
...................................... 6-9
Horn
......................................... 2-41
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-20
Ignition Switch
................................ 2-20
Inadvertent Load Control
......................... 2-53
Inside DayNight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-53
Brakesystem
................................ 7-15
Exhaust System
.............................. 7-15
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-15
Steering
.................................... 7-15
Tire
........................................ 7-15
Wheel
...................................... 7-15
Instrumentpanel
............................... 2-74
Brightness Control
............................ 2-52
Cleaning
.................................... 6-54
Cluster
..................................... 2-76
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-64
Instrument Panel Cupholder
....................... 2-54
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-52
Jump Starting
.................................. 5-3
High-BeamLamps
.............................. 2-45
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-18
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-44
Inspections
.................................... 7-15
Suspension
.................................. 7-15
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............................ 8-12
Manuals. Ordering
............................ 8- 12
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-62
Publications. Ordering
......................... 8- 12
Work. Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
................... 8-12
InCanada
................................... 8-11
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
........... 1-24
Shiftspeeds
................................... 2-30
Shifting
....................................... 2-26
IntoPark
.................................... 2-34
Out
of Park .................................. 2-36
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-42
Sixth Gear, Manual Transmission
.................. 2-29
Skidding
...................................... 4-14
Sound Equipment, Adding
........................ 3-27
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-70
Specifications, Engine
........................... 6-70
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Sportseat
...................................... l-3
Springs, Fiberglass .............................. 6-59
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-53
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7- 13
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-22
Steering
...................................... 4-10
In Emergencies
............................... 4- 11
Power ...................................... 4-10
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-41
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-54
Speedometer
................................... 2-77
Steam
................................... 5-14, 5-15 Storage.
Vehicle
................................ 6-32
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-22
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-58
Surge Tank. Coolant
............................. 5-18
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. x
System Controls. Comfort Control System
........ 3-2. 3-4
Tachometer
.................................. 2-77
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-28
Temperature Controls
..... ................... 3-2. 3-4
Theft ......................................... 2-16
Theft-Deterrent Radio
........................... 3-25
Thermostat
.................................... 6-26
Third Gear, Automatic Transmission
................ 2-28
Third Gear, Manual Transmission
.................. 2-29
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-41
Time, Setting the
............................... 3-12
Tirechains
.................................... 6-51
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-29
Tires
......................................... 6-40
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-48
Buying New
................................. 6-45
Cleaning
.................................... 6-58
Extended Mobility
............................ 6-41
If One Goes Flat .............................. 5-22
Inflation
.................................... 6-44
Inflation Check
............................... 7-11
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-45
Loading
.................................... 4-29
Pressure
.................................... 6-44
Temperature
................................. 6-48
Traction
.................................... 6-47
Treadwe
ar ................................... 6-47
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