trunk CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2002 5.G Owner's Manual

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NOTICE:
Do not allow the air compressor to operate
continuously for more than six minutes to help
prevent damage from overheating.
NOTICE:
If 26 psi (179 kPa) tire pressure cannot be
reached after six minutes, the vehicle should not
be driven further. Damage to the tire is severe
and the sealant will not be effective. Remove the
air compressor plug from the accessory power
outlet and unscrew the inflating hose from
the tire valve. See ªRoadside Assistanceº in
the Index.
If 26 psi (179 kPa) tire pressure is reached in six minutes
or less, disconnect the air compressor and attach the
enclosed maximum speed label to the inside upper left
corner of the windshield or to the face of the radio/clock.
The maximum speed
label reminds you to
drive cautiously and
not to exceed 55 mph
(90 km/h) until you
have the damaged tire
inspected and repaired.
Place the air compressor pump and accessories
into the inflator kit case and store in the hatch/trunk
compartment area of your vehicle.

5-25 Tire Inflator Kit Storage
The tire inflator kit is stored in the rear hatch/trunk area
of your vehicle.
A. Removable Elastic Cord
B. Rear Retaining Hook
C. Elastic Band1. Remove the elastic cord (A) from around the
retaining hook (B) and slide the kit out from under
the elastic band (C) that is secured to the floor of the
hatch/trunk area.
2. Unwrap the elastic cord (A) from around the handle
of the tire inflator kit. Open the tire inflator kit case
by lifting up the two tabs located on either side of the
kit handle.
To Stow the Tire Inflator Kit:
CAUTION:
Storing the tire inflator kit or other equipment in
the passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store the tire
inflator kit in the proper place.

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A. Removable Elastic Cord
B. Tire Inflator Kit
1. Loop the elastic cord (A) around the handle of the
tire inflator kit.A. Removable Elastic Cord
B. Rear Retaining Hook
C. Elastic Band
2. Insert the tire inflator kit under the elastic band (C)
that is secured to the floor of the hatch/trunk area
of your vehicle.
3. Wrap the elastic cord (A) around the retaining hook (B).

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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
CAUTION:
Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can
be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this
occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others:

Dispense gasoline only into
approved containers.

Do not fill a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed
or on any surface other than the ground.

Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the
inside of the fill opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the filling is complete.

Don't smoke while pumping gasoline.
Checking Things Under the Hood
CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood can start up and
injure you even when the engine is not running.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and
start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and
other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others
could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill
things that will burn onto a hot engine.

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Used Replacement Wheels
CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous.
You can't know how it's been used or how far it's
been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a
crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new
GM original equipment wheel.
Using the Wheel Lock Key
If you have a Z06, the wheel lock key sits in a small
depression in the trunk rail on the left side, underneath
the carpeting.
If you have a coupe or a convertible, the wheel lock key
sits in a small depression in the trunk rail directly under
the left rear compartment cover.Your vehicle's wheel lock key has a unique registration
number. The registration number is printed on a card
included in your lock nut package. Also on this card is
lost key replacement information. This number is not
recorded by GM or your dealer, so be sure not to lose
this card. You will need the information if you ever lose
your wheel lock key.
If you or someone else is going to remove the wheels on
your vehicle, make sure that the special wheel lock key
is being used to remove the wheel locks.NOTICE:
Your wheel lock key or lock nuts could be
damaged if an air or impact wrench is used
with this key.

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Minifuse Usage
26 Hatch/Trunk Release
27 HVAC Controls
28 Bose Speakers
29 Diagnostic
30 Right Door Control Module
31 Power Feed Door Right
32 Fuel Tank Door
33 Door Control Module Left
34 Power Feed Door Left
Circuit
BreakerUsage
35 Driver Power Seat
36 Passenger Power Seat
Micro Relay Usage
37 Monitored (Inadvertent)
Load Control
38 Right Daytime Running Lamp
39 Hatch/Trunk Release
40 Left Daytime Running LampMicro Relay Usage
41 Tonneau Release
42 Courtesy Lamps
43 Automatic Lamp Control
Parking Lamps
44 Automatic Lamp Control
Headlamps
Mini Relay Usage
45 Bose Speakers
46 Rear Defogger
Maxifuse Usage
47 Ignition 1
48 Rear Defogger
49 Blank
50 Ignition 2
51 Blower Motor
52 Starter
53 Blank
Maxi Circuit
BreakerUsage
54 Headlamps