wipers CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1998 5.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps
signal lever all the
from
low beam to high or
high to low, push the turn
-
- way forward.
When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument
panel also will be
on. To change the headlamps from
high to low, pull the lever rearward.
Flash-To-Pass
Momentarily pull the turn signal lever toward you. The
high-beam indicator will flash to indicate to the other
driver that you intend to pass. If the low-beam
headlamps are off and you have the optional fog lamps
on, the fog lamps will flash.
Windshield Wipers
You can control the windshield wipers by moving the
lever with the wiper symbol
on it. This lever is located
on the right side
of your steering column.
For a single wiping cycle, push the lever down to MIST.
Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The
wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more
cycles, hold the lever on MIST longer.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay
between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or
snow. Push the lever up to INT (intermittent), then turn
the band, located on the lever, to adjust the delay time.
Rotate the band up for a shorter delay, down for a longer
delay. The wiper speed can only be adjusted when the
lever is in the INT position, not in HI or
LO.
For steady wiping at low speed, move the lever up to the
LO position. For steady high-speed wiping, move the
lever up further, to HI. To stop the wipers, move the
lever down to
OFF.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become
damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers.
A circuit
breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away
snow or ice to prevent an overload.
Windshield Washer
The lever on the right side of your steering column also
controls your windshield washer. There is a push button
at the end
of the lever. To spray washer fluid on the
windshield, push the button and hold it. The washer will
spray until you release the button. The wipers will
continue to clear the window for about six seconds after
the button is released and then stop or return to your
preset speed.
In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
If the fluid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir is
low, the message LOW WASHER FLUID will appear
on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. It will
take
60 seconds after the bottle is refilled for this
message to turn off. For information on the correct
washer fluid mixture to use, see “Windshield Washer
Fluid” and “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in
the Index.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. Remove the bulb from the socket.
5. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
Back-up Lamps
You can access the back-up lamps through the inboard
taillamp opening. See “Rear Turn Signal and Taillamps”
in the Index.
1. Squeeze the tab on the socket while turning it to the
2. Remove the bulb from the socket.
left to remove
it from the assembly.
3. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
For any bulb replacement procedures not listed here,
please see your dealership.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
It’s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade
assembly every six months. For the proper windshield
wiper blade length and type, see “Replacement Parts” in
the Index.
NOTICE:
Use care when removing or installing a blade
assembly. Accidental bumping can cause the arm
to fall back and strike the windshield.
To remove the wiper blade assembly:
1. Open the hood to gain access to the
windshield wipers.
2. Lift the wiper arm until it locks into a
vertical position.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Headlamps
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

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tires (Continued) Uniform Quality Grading ....................... 6-47
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
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