CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2003 5.G Owners Manual

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-12
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-22
Hydroplaning..................................................4-21
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-28
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-27
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-39
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-39
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-32
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-30
Ignition Automatic Transmission
Lock Check................................................6-11
Ignition Positions.............................................2-20
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-23
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-56
In¯ator Kit, Tire...............................................5-70
Inspection......................................................6-13
Brake System.............................................6-13
Engine Cooling System................................6-13
Exhaust System..........................................6-12
Fuel System...............................................6-13
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-12
Steering and Suspension..............................6-12
Tire and Wheel...........................................6-12
Installing the Roof Panel..................................2-47
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-15
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-86Instrument Panel.............................................3-30
Cluster.......................................................3-30
Overview..................................................... 3-2
Integrated Windshield and Rear Window
Antennas....................................................3-80
Interior Lamps................................................3-15
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-41
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service................................ 6-9
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps...........................................................3-12
Exterior......................................................3-12
Interior.......................................................3-15
Lap Belt Cinch Feature....................................1-14
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-13
LATCH System...............................................1-31
Child Restraints...........................................1-31
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-33
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LATCH System (cont.)
Latches, Seatback............................................ 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
(Automatic Transmission)..............................2-32
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-10
Lifting From the Front......................................5-66
Lifting From the Rear......................................5-67
Lifting Your Corvette, Tires...............................5-64
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors..............................2-15
Light.............................................................3-37
Active Handling System................................3-37
Air Bag Off .................................................3-33
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-32
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-36
Brake System Warning.................................3-35
Check Gages Warning.................................3-42
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-38
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-31
Security.....................................................3-42
TCS Warning Light......................................3-36
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-36
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.....................................4-11
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-33
Lockout Protection..........................................2-10
Locks............................................................. 2-9
Door........................................................... 2-9
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-10
Lockout Protection.......................................2-10
Power Door................................................2-10Loss of Control...............................................4-17
Lowering the Convertible Top............................2-50
M
Magnesium Wheel Finish.................................5-81
Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering............4-13
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts............5-94
Maintenance Schedule...................................... 6-8
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-8
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-8
At Least Once a Year.................................... 6-9
At Least Twice a Year................................... 6-9
Brake System Inspection..............................6-13
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-13
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-12
Fuel System Inspection................................6-13
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services............... 6-8
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections......6-12
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-14
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-16
Rear Axle Service........................................6-13
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Steering and Suspension Inspection...............6-12
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Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Tire and Wheel Inspection............................6-12
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-38
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transmission Check............................... 6-9
Manual Transmission.......................................2-21
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-27
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-7
Memory.........................................................2-55
Message.......................................................3-53
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-53
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) ± Customer Assistance....................... 7-5
Mirrors..........................................................2-37
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-37
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-37
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-38
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-38
Outside Power Heated Mirrors.......................2-38
Model Reference................................................ vi
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-19
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............5-94
O
Odometer......................................................3-31
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-15
Oil ................................................................3-41
Engine Oil Pressure Gage............................3-41
Engine.......................................................5-13
Older Children, Restraints................................1-21
One to Four Shift Light
(Manual Transmission)..................................2-29
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Operating the Trunk-Mounted CD Changer
with the AM-FM Radio with Cassette..............3-73
Operating the Trunk-Mounted CD Changer with
the AM-FM Radio with CD............................3-74
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-4
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-28
Outside.........................................................2-38
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-38
Convex Mirror.............................................2-38
Power Heated Mirrors..................................2-38
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..........................................5-26
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-11
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P
Park (P)........................................................2-31
Shifting Into................................................2-31
Shifting Out of............................................2-33
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-11
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-34
Parking.........................................................2-30
Brake........................................................2-30
Over Things That Burn.................................2-34
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.................. 6-8
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections..........6-12
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-14
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-16
Passenger Position, Safety Belts.......................1-20
Passing.........................................................4-15
PASS-Key
ž....................................................2-17
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-65
Playing a Compact Disc...................................3-69
Playing the Radio...................................3-63, 3-67
Power Antenna Service..................................... 6-8
Power Steering...............................................4-13
Power...........................................................3-20
Accessory Outlets........................................3-20
Antenna Mast Care......................................3-79
Door Locks.................................................2-10
Electrical System.........................................5-85Power (cont.)
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-35
Windows....................................................2-15
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-11
R
Racing or Other Competitive Driving..................2-22
Radios..........................................................3-62
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-78
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-79
Care of Your CDs........................................3-79
Radio with Cassette.....................................3-63
Radio with CD............................................3-67
Setting the Time..........................................3-62
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-75
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer..........................3-71
Understanding Reception..............................3-77
Raising the Convertible Top..............................2-53
Reading Lamps..............................................3-16
Rear Axle......................................................5-46
Limited-Slip.................................................4-11
Service......................................................6-13
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-41
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-27
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Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-37
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-37
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-3
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-33
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Removing the Roof Panel................................2-43
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-51
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-40
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..............................................1-48
Reporting Safety Defects.................................7-10
Canadian Government..................................7-10
General Motors...........................................7-10
United States Government.............................. 7-9
Restraint System Check.................................... 6-9
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-48
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................1-48
Restraint Systems...........................................1-48
Checking....................................................1-48
Replacing Parts...........................................1-48
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-21
Roadside......................................................... 7-6
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-32
Roof Panel....................................................2-43
Installing the Roof Panel...............................2-47
Removing the Roof Panel.............................2-43Roof Panel (cont.)
Storing the Roof Panel.................................2-46
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-36
S
Safety Belt.....................................................3-31
Reminder Light............................................3-31
Safety Belts...................................................5-77
Care of......................................................5-77
Driver Position............................................1-13
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-12
Passenger Position......................................1-20
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-11
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-20
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-7
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seatback Latches............................................. 1-5
Seats.............................................................. 1-2
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Power Seats................................................. 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-3
Seatback Latches.......................................... 1-5
Sport Seat................................................... 1-6
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Securing a Child Restraint................................1-33
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-33
Passenger Seat Position...............................1-34
Security Light.................................................3-42
Selective Ride Control.....................................4-12
Sensors.........................................................3-26
Service Bulletins.............................................7-11
Service Manuals.............................................7-10
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-38
Publications Ordering Information...................7-10
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle............1-47
Setting Preset Stations............................3-64, 3-68
Setting the Time.............................................3-62
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..................3-64, 3-68
Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission)..................2-28
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-31
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-33
Skidding........................................................4-17
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-21
Speci®cations, Capacities.................................5-92
Speedometer..................................................3-31
Sport Seat....................................................... 1-6
Starter Interlock Feature..................................2-22
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-10
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-21
Steering and Suspension Inspection..................6-12Steering in Emergencies..................................4-14
Steering Tips..................................................4-13
Steering........................................................4-13
Storage Areas................................................2-39
Center Console Storage Area........................2-39
Convenience Net.........................................2-42
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-39
Glove Box..................................................2-39
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-41
Storing the Roof Panel....................................2-46
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-32
Sun Visors.....................................................2-15
T
Tachometer....................................................3-31
Taillamps.......................................................5-49
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-49
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-36
Telescopic Steering Column............................... 3-5
Testing the Alarm............................................2-17
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-75
Theft-Deterrent System....................................2-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-16
PASS-Key
ž.................................................2-17
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-5
Tire In¯ation Check........................................... 6-8
Tire In¯ator Kit Storage....................................5-73
Tire Sealant...................................................5-71
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Tires.............................................................5-54
Buying New Tires........................................5-59
Chains.......................................................5-64
Extended Mobility........................................5-54
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-68
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure...............................5-56
Lifting Your Corvette....................................5-64
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-57
Rotation.....................................................5-58
Tire and Wheel Inspection............................6-12
Tire In¯ator Kit............................................5-70
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-60
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-61
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-61
To Use The Engine Coolant Heater...................2-23
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-31
Top Strap......................................................1-30
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)...............2-33
Towing..........................................................4-33
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-33
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-35
Your Vehicle...............................................4-33
Traction.........................................................4-10
Active Handling System................................4-10
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-9
Control System Warning Light.......................3-36
Limited-Slip Rear Axle..................................4-11
Selective Ride Control..................................4-12
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-24
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-27Transmission..................................................5-20
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-20
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-20
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Trunk/Hatch...................................................2-11
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer.............................3-71
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-6
Twilight Sentinel
ž(Optional in United States,
Standard in Canada)....................................3-14
U
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-11
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-77
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-60
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a
Power Loss................................................3-76
V
Vehicle Identi®cation........................................5-83
Number (VIN).............................................5-83
Service Parts Identi®cation Label...................5-83
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-55
Memory.....................................................2-55
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-40
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Vehicle............................................................ 4-5
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-33
Parking Your...............................................2-34
Symbols......................................................... iv
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-28
Visors...........................................................2-15
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-34
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-29
Warnings.......................................................3-53
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-53
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-4
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-4
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-78
Weatherstrip Lubrication.................................... 6-9
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-14
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-17
What to Use..........................5-24, 5-35, 5-36, 5-46Wheels..........................................................5-61
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-61
Replacement...............................................5-61
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-14
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)...................................5-16
When to Check and What to Use.....................5-22
When to Check Lubricant.................................5-46
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-35
When to Check......................................5-20, 5-56
Why Safety Belts Work..................................... 1-8
Windows.......................................................2-14
Power........................................................2-15
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check................. 6-8
Windshield Washer........................................... 3-8
Fluid..........................................................5-36
Windshield Wiper............................................5-51
Blade Replacement......................................5-51
Fuses........................................................5-85
Windshield Wipers............................................ 3-7
Winter Driving................................................4-27
Wiper Blade Check........................................... 6-9
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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