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vehicle will. be resolved by your dealer's Sales OP Service Departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions. of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to yaw satisfaction, the following steps should betaken:

contact the owner of the dealersfiip or the General Manager. STEP TWO: If after contacting a- member of Dealership Management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without. further help, contact the.Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact GM o€%anada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa- by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Rico or U S . Virgin Islands, call 1-809-763-1315. In ail other overseas locations, contact GM International Export Sales in Canada-by caliing 1-416-644-4112.

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GM Participation In Better Business Bureau lWediationlArbitration Program* Our experience has shown that the Customer S,atisfaction Procedure described .earlier in this part has b&n very successful in achieving customer satisfaction. However, if you have not been substantially satisfied, Chevrolet wants you to be aware of GM's voluntary participation in a no-charge mediatiodarbitration program called BBB AUTO LINE. This program is administered by the Council of Better .Business Bureaus through local Better Business Bureaus. The program can resolve individual disputes involving vehicle repairs and the- interpretation of -your New Vehicle Limited Warranty. 344

We prefer that-you not resort to BBB AUTO LINE until -after-a final decision is made under. the Customer Satisfaction Procedure. HQwever, you rnay file a claim. at any time by contacting your local Better Business Bureau (BBB) at the following toll-free number:. 1-800-955-5100. For further information about fiiing a claim, you may also write to:

BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 .Arlington, VA 22203

In order to file a. claim, you will .have to , provide your name and. address, the vehicle identification number (VIN) of your vehicle, and a statement of the nature of your complaint. BBB staff may try to help resolve your dispute through mediation.. If mediation is not succ~ssful, or if you do not wish to. participate in mediation, eligible customers may present: their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator at an informal hewing.. The arbitrator will render a decisi0n.h your case, which yau rnay accept or reject. If you a w p t a valid arbitrator decision, GM will be bound .by that decision. The entire dispute settlement process should ordinarily take about 40 days fromthe time you file your complaint to the time

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Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notitify Transport Canada, haddition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. YOU may write to:

Transport Canada Box. 8880 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 312

Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to- notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you'll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write:

Chewolet Motm Ditiision Cbevrolet Customer Assistance. Center P:O. Box 7047 Troy, Michigan 48007-7047

In Canada, plegse call us ,at 1-800-263-3777 (English) Qr '1-800-26.3-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors o€ Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel S m Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

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Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Progrmn To enhance Chevrolet's strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 1993 Corvette, membership in Roadside Assistance is free.

24-Hour Roadside Assistance Number Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV ZR1 (1-800-243-8971). This toll-free number will provide you over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems." If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to a nationwide network of dealer recommended service providers. The following services are available:

Towing Locksmith Tire repair Glass replacement Rental car or taxi 9 Additional services as necessary

': In Canada, caa 1 -8&-268-680O.for d&& on Roadside Assistance.

The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service. a e n roadside services are required, our advisors wil1 explain any payment obligations that may be incurred for utilizing outside services. For'"prompt assistance when calling, please have the following available t give to the advisor:

Vehicle Identification Number License plate number 9 Vehicle color 9 Vehicle location Telephone number where you can be reached Vehicle mileage * Description of problem Please refer to the Roadside Assistance brochure inside your owner's portfolio for full program details.

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Service Publications Infiormation on how to obtain Product Service Publications and Indexes as described below is' applicable only in the fifty US. states (and the District of Columbia) and only for cars and light trucks with GVWR less than 10,000 pounds (4 536 kg). In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins and Indexes can be obtained by writing tu: *.

General Motors of Canada Limited Service Publications Department 1908 Colonel SamDrive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

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Chevrolet regularly sends its dealers useful Sewice bulletins about Chevrolet products. Chenolet monitors product performance in the field. We then prepare bulletins for servicing our products better. Now, you can get these bulletins too. Bulletins cover various subjects. Some pertain to the proper use and.care of your vehicle. Some describe costly repairs. Others describe inexpensive repairs which, if done on time with the latest parts, may avoid future costly repairs. Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair a new or unexpected condition. Others describe a quicker way to fix your vehicle. They can help a technician service your vehicle better.

Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of cars or trucks. Your Chevrolet deder or a qualified technician may have to determine if a speci€ic bulletin applies to your vehicle.

individual PWs If you don’t want to buy dl&e Pms issued by Chevrolet for all car or truck models in. the model year, you can buy individual PSP‘s, such as those which may pertain to a particular model. To do this, you will first ne.ed to see our index of PSP’s. It provides a variety of ,infomatian. Here’s what you’ll find in the index and how you can get one:

What You’ll Find in the lndex A list of d l PSS’s published by Chewolet in a model year (I 98-9 or later). PSP’s covering all models of Chevrolet cars or light trucks (less than 10,000 lbs. G W ) are listed in the same index. Ordering information so you can buy the specific PSP’s you may want. 4 Price .informatiQn for the PSP’s you may want t.o buy.

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How Y0.u Can Get an hdex (CONTJ Cut o.ut theorder fom, fill it out, and mail it in. We will then see to it that an index.$ mailed to you. There is no charge for indexes for the 1989-1993 model yeas. Toll-Free Telephone Number If you want an additional order form for an index, just call toll-free and we31 be happy to send you one. Automated recording equipment will take your name and mailing address. The number to call is.1-800-551-4123.

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A-Very Important Reminder These PSP’s are meant for technicians. They are not meant for the “do-it- yourselfer.’’ Technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, aid lmaw-how to do a job guicldy and safely. Chevrolet reserves the right to change these procedures without notice.

Chevrolet Service Publications You can get ‘these by using the I following order form. Chevrolet Division service manuals are intended far use by prdessional, qualified technicians. Attemptirig repairs or service without the appropriate.training, tools, and equipment could cause injury to you or others and damage to your vehicle that may cause it not to operate properly.

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1993 CHEVROLET SERWCE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The foilwing publications covering the operation and servicing of pur vehicle- can be purchased by filling out the Sewice Publications Order Form in this book and mailing it with- mur check, moiley OM& or credit card ififormatioil to Helm, Incorporated (address listed below).

PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS

Product Service Publi.cations(PSP's), are.buftetins, lettersand articles published for traihed dealer service personnel. See Service Public& tions listed previously in this section. A cumulative index is published quarterly during the current miodel year. The indexes list all PSP's published-by Chevrolet

in the model year.

PSP lndex

Form Number PSPI-93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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A B S Active Light ........................... 117 ABS Service Light ........................... 117 ABS Light ......................................... 117 Acceleration Slip Regu’laticin (ASR) System .......................... 89,. 175 Accessory Wiring . Plug .................... 147 Action Center, Corvette ................... 343 Adding Brake Fluid .......... ........... ............ . 27 1 Electrical Equipment ...... 65, 146, 304 Engine Coolant ..... 216, 262,311,3.27 Engine Oil ............................... 250, 31 1 Hydraulic Clatch Fluid’ ......... 260, 3 17 Power Steeting Fluid ............ 269, 318 Rear Axle Fluid ..................... 262, 318 Sound Equipment ........................... 146 Transmission Fluids. ..... 25.9,260, 317 Windshield Washer Fluid ............................... 84, 269, 3 17 Air .Bag (see Supplemental Inflatable Restraint) AirCieaner Filter ..................... 254, 312 . A i r Conditioner ....................... 136., ‘142 Alcohol, .Driving Under thi Influence of ..................................................... 169

Alcohol in Gasoline ......................... 242 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning ................................ 296. 301 Removing ....................................... 228 Antenna, Power ............................... 161 Antifreeze ......... 216, 262, 263, 311., 317 Anti-Lock Br.& e System (ABS) ....................... 117? 1-73 Anti-Lock Brake System Light ........ 117 Appearance Care .............................. 289 Ashtray and Lighters .......................... 96 ASR Active Light ............................. 115 ASR Off Light .............................. .... 116 ASR System ................................. 89, 175 Audio Systems ................................. 146 AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Playek ........................... 149 .AM/F M. Stereo-with Cassette Player (Delco-Base@ Music System) ............................ 152 AM/FM Stereo with CassetteKD Player (Delco-Bose* Music System) ............................ 155 Care of Audio Systems ................. 160 -Radio Reception. For the Best ...... 159 Setting.the Clock ............................ I48

Automatic Electroriic Climate Control ........................................... 140 Aptomatic Transmission Adding Fluid ................................. 259 Checking Fluid ................................. 2.56 Shifting., ....................................... 67, 78 Axle, Rea Liniited-Slip ....................... 76

..................................... 205, 272 &ry Jump Starting ..........................?........ 205 Warnings .......................... 205, 206, 272 Battery Warning . Gage ..................... 105 Battery Warning Light ....................... 118 Blizzard ............ ..i.. ........................... 200 Block Heater, Engine ......................... 66 “Blowout, ” Tire .................................. 224 Brake AdjustmenL ..................................... 178 Fluid ...................................... 270, 317 Master Cylinder ............................ 270 Parking ............................................. 77 Pedal Travel .................................... 178 Warning Light .................................. 106 Wear Indicators .............................. 177

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Brake System Warning Light .......... 106 . Anti-Lo.ck Brake System .............. ‘173 Brakes, Anti-Lock ........................... 173 Active Light .................................... 117 Service Light ................................. 117 Braking ............................................. 172 Braking Emergencies ....................... 178 Braking Technique ........................... I32 “Break-In, ” New Vehicle .................... 59 Bu&ling Up (see Safe@ Belts) Bulb ‘Replacement Back-up Light ................................ 277 Center High-Momte-d stop Light ............................. 278: 279 Cornering Lights. ........................... 277 Headlight ........................................ 273 Fog Light ....................in................. 275 ‘Rear Cargo Light ........................... 278 Side Marker Lights ....................... 277 Taillight ............................................. 2% .Turn Signals, Front and Rear ....... 276 Bulbs, Replacement .......................... 514 C p c i t i e s and Specifications ........ 389 Carbon Monoxide in Exhaust ........................ 59, 79, 80, 2 158

Cassette Tape Player (see Audio Systems) Center Storage Console ....................... 95 Central Control Module ..................... 120 Chains, Tire ............................. 236, 288 Changing a .Flat .Tire ........................ 225 Charging System Light ..................... 118 Check . Gauges Light ........................ 108 Checking Brake Fluid .................................... 270 Engine Coolant ............................... 262 h @ e Oil Level .................... 249, 250 Power Steering Fluid ..................... 269 Rear Axle Fluid .............................. 261 Safety Belt Systems ................... ...,.. 37 Transmission Fluids ...... 257,258, 259 Checking Things Under the Hood .............................. 245 C h ~ d Paint Spotting .................... 303 CMd Restraints .................................. 33 C W h n and Safety Belts ............. 32, 36 Cigarette Lighter ................................. 96 Cinch F a w e .................................... 24 Circuit Breakers & Fuses ................. 305 city, Driving ..................................... 190

Cleaner. Air ..................................... 254 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ................ 296. 301 Carpet ............................................ 292 Cassette Player .............................. 160 Compact Discs .............................. 160 Convertible . Rear Window ....................... 125, 298 Top ............................................... 297 “Dulso”’-Coated Molding ............... 294 ~ngine .............................................. 301 Fabric .............................................. 290 Fibeiglass Springs ........................ 303 Finis3l ................................................ .OO Foreign Material .............................. 302 Glass .............................................. 295- .Hardtop ......................................... 300 h i d e of Your Corvette ................. 2510 Instrument Panel .......................... 294 Leather or Vinyl ............................ 293 Outside of Your Corvette .............. 296. Power Antenna .............................. 161 Removable Roof Panels ................. 297 Safety Belts .................................... 295 %oft Touch” Surfaces .................... 293 Special Problems ........................... 292

Underbody Maintenance ............... 302 Warnings ............................... 289, 297 Weatherstrips ................................ 301 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...... 295 Cleaning Your C.onvertible Top ....... 297 Climate Control ................................ 136 Air Conditioner ...................... 136, 142 Automatic Electronic Climate Control ........................................ 140 Heater .................................... 137, 144 Ventilation ............................ 137, 145 Clock, Setting the ............................ 148 Clusters, Instrument Panel .............. 100 Compact Disc Player (see Audio Systems) Compact Spare Tire .......................... 235 Concealed Headlights ......................... 90 Control of a Vehicle ........................... 171 Convertible Hardtop ........................ 128 Convertible Top ............................... 124 Convex Outside Mirror ...................... 93 Coolant ............. 216, 262, 263, 311, 317 Checking & Adding .. 216,218,222,262,263, 266 High Fill Reservoir Pressure Cap ................................. 268

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Low Coolant Light ......................... 112 Proper Mixture to Use ........... 217. 262 S.a€ety Warnings .... 106 ,. 217.263.264. 267 Temperature Gage ........................ 106 Corvette Action Center .................... 343 Cruise Control ................................... -84 Cup Holder ......................................... 96 Curves, Driving on ........................... 179 Customer Assistance Infomation ... 341

DAB (Delayed Accessory Bus) ........ 57

Daytime Running Lights ................... 90 Dead Battery: What to . Do ............... 205 Defensive Driving ............................ 168 Defogger, Power Mirror .................... 139 Defogger. Rear Window ........... 138. 144 Defrosting Window .......................... 137 Dimensions ...................................... 3 16 Directional Controls. Electronic Climate .......................................... 145 Door Ajar Light ....................’............. 107 Door Locks .......................................... 43 Dcmnshifting ................................. 69, 73 .Driver Idormation Center ............... 112

Driver Pasition .................................. 23 Driver’s Side SIR (“Air Bag”) ........... 26 Driving ............................................. 163 At Night ........................................... 184 City ................................................ 190 Controlling a Skid .......................... 183 Defensively .................................... 168 Drunken ......................................... 169 Freeway ........................................... 191 Hill and Mountain ....................... 195 In a Foreign Country ..................... 243 In Fog, Mist and Haze .................. 189 In the Rain ...................................... 186 Long Distance ............................... 193 Loss of Control ............................. 183 On C m e s ...................................... 179 Passing .................................... 87, 181 Through Deep Standing Water ....... 65 Winter Driving ............................... 198 Drunken Driving ............................ 169 Electric Outside Mirror Control ..... 93 Electrical Equipment, .Adding .............................. 65., 146, 304 Electronic Heating . and Air Conditioning .............................

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'Emergencies. Braking ....................... 178 Emergencies on the Road ................. 203 Emergencies. Steering in ................. 180 Emergency Starting .......................... 205 Emergency Towing .......................... 208 Engine Block Heater ......................... 66 Engine Coolant .......... 216, 262, 263, 311, 317 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ............................................... 106 Engine Cooling System .................... 262 Engine Exhaust ..................... 79, 80, 200 Engine Identification ......................... 304 Engine Oil ........................................ 249 Additives ....................................... 253 Capacity .......................................... 3 1 f Checking 81 Adding .............. 249. 250 Disposing of Used Oil .................... 254 Energy Conserving ......................... 252 Low Oil Light ................................. I X8 Pressure Gage ............................... 103 Substitute ........................................ 253 Temperature Gage ......................... 104 When to Change ............................. 253 Engine Oil Life Monitor .................. 109 Engine Overheating ......................... 213 160

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Engine Power Curves ....................... 319 Engine Power Key ............................. 56 Engine Power Switch ........................ 74 Engine Specifications ....................... 313 Engine, starting Automatic Transmission ................. 63 Manual Transmission ..................... 65 Ethanol in Gasoline .......................... 242 Exhaust Dangerous Gas in ....... 59, 79,80, 200 Parking with the.Engine Running ............................ 67, 78, 80 Expectant Mothers, Use of .Safety Belts ...................................... 31 Expressway Driving ......................... 191 Extender, Safety Belt .......................... 37 Exterior Appearance (see Appearance Care)

Rbric cleaning (see Appearance Care) Fabric Protection ............................. 291 Fan Warnings ........... 206, 207, 215, 246 Fiberglass Springs ............................ 303

Filliig the Fuel Tank ....................... 244 Filter Air Cleaner ............................. 254, 312 Oil ........................................... 253, 312 Finish. Damage ................................... 302 Flashers, Hazard Warning ......................................... 204 Flat Tire ............................................ 224 Storing a .Flat-& cept ZR-l .......... 233 StoMg a .Flat-Z R-1 ..................... 234 Flooded Engine ............................ 64 62, plow-Through Ventilation System ............................................ 145 Pluid Brake ..................................... 270, 317 Capacities ....................................... 311 Hydraulic Clutch ............................. 260 Power Steering .............................. -269 Rear Axle ................................ 261, 318 Transmission ................. 256, 311, 317 Windshield Washer .......... 84,269, 318 Fluids & Lubricants ........................ 317 Fog, Driving in ................................ 189 Fog Light Bulb Replacement ... 275, 314 Fog Lights ............................................ 92 Freeway Driving ............................... 191

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Hills. Parking an ................................. 1y6 Hwd Release .. .._ ................................. 245 Safety Warning ................................ 246 Warning,. Overheated Engine ........ 2:13 Horn .................................................... 8.1. Hot Engine, Safety Warni&s ......... Z G , 2.16, 24.6, 267, 271 HOW the Anti-Lock' System WO&S ..... 174 How to.Use This Manual ....................... 9 Hy&aulic Clutch Fluid ..................... 260 -Hydroplaning .................................... 188;

Zdentificatim Humxer. VeKcle ...... 303 Idling Your Engine ...................... 67 ,. 78 If-Y0u'r.e Stuck:: In S.and., Mud, Ice ar Snow ............................ 201, 237 'XgnWm Key ........ ........................................... 42 Pos~tl.ons ..,............................................. 6p mtlmixiated E I I ~ system ..................... 57 Indicator Lights (s.ee Warning Lights) Infant Restraint (see Child Restraints) . Idatable Restmint ............................. 26 Inflatable Restraint Light. ........... 27, 115 .Infiation, Tires .................. ....-.. ........... 282 .

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Ingide Rearview Mirror ...................... 92 Instrument Panel ................................ 9.9, Clusters .......................................... 100 ‘Intensity Control .............................. 91 Warning Lights ............................... 102

Jck, Tire .......................................... 226 Jump Startmg .................................... 205 K y, Engine Power ........................... 56 Key Release Button ............................ 60 Keyless Entry System .................. 44, 120 Keys ..................................................... 42

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L a n e Change Indicator ............. i ...... 82 Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt .................. 23 Front ................................................. 23 Use by Children .......................... 32, 36 Latches, Seatback ............................... 17 Lighter ................................................. 96 Lights Daytime Running Lights ................ 90 Fog ..................................................... 92 Headlights .......................... 89, 90, 185

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Operation .......................................... 90 Reading/Map ................................... 92 .Removing & Replacing Bulbs ....... 273 Replacement Bulbs ........................ 314 security .......................................... 108 Taillights .......................................... 89 Turn Signal ....................................... 82 Underhood ..................................... 249 Warning Lights ............................... 102 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ....................... 76 Loading Your Vehicle ....................... 280 Lock, Torque .................................... 198 Locks ...............I.. .................................. 43 Long Distance Driving .................... 193 Low Battery ..................................... 205 Low Coolant Warning Light ........... 112 Low Fuel Warning .........;.................. 103 Low Oil Light ................................... 118 Low Oil Pressure Warning ............... 104 Low Tire Pressure Light ................... 113 Low Tire Pressure Warning System .............................. 113 Lowering Your Convertible Top ..... 125 Lubricants & Fluids ......................... -3 17 Luggage Carrier .................................. 94

M b t e n a n c e Record ...................... 340 Maintenance Schedule ..................... 321. Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............ 118 Manual Front Seat ............................... 14 Manual Lap4 houlder Safety Belt ....................................... 23 Manual Reclining Seatback ................. 16 Manual Transmission Adding Fluid .................................. 260 Checking Fluid ............................... 259 shifting ............................................ 70 Methanol in Gasoline ....................... 241: Mileage Indicator (see Odometer G Speedometer) Mirrors Convex Outside ............................... 93 Inside Manual DayLNight ................ 92 Power Remote Control .................... 93 Visor Vanity .................................... 94 Mountain Driving ............................ 195

New Vehicle “Break-In” Period ........ 59

Night Drivlng .................................... 184

Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts During ............................................. 31 Problems on the Road ....................... 203 Publications (see Service Publicatilins)

(see Ouerheated Engine) Ra-diator Pressure Cap ...................... 268 -Radio (see:Audio System) Readinmap Li&ts ............................... 92 Rear Axle ........................................... 261 Rear Axle, Limited-Slip ..................... 76 Rear Storage Compartment ................. 95 Rear Window D.efogger ............ 138,1.144 Rearview Mirror .................................... 92 Redining Seat-backs, M,mu al ............ .16 -Reminder. Light, Safety Belt ................ 22 Remote Hatch Release ....................... 57 Removable Rciof Panel Instal~ng ......................................... 123 Rerrioving ....................................... 120 storing ........................... .................... -1.22 Replacement Bdbs .......................... .3f.4 Replacement Fuses ........................... 307 .RkpIacement Parts. ........................... 3 12- 363

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Replacement. Windshield Wiper Blade ............................................. 279 Replacing Bulbs ............................... 273 Replacing Safety Belts ........................ 58 Replacing Tires ................................ 284 Replacing Wheels ............................. 287 Reporting Safety Defects .................. 346 Restraints, Child .................................. 33 Road Signs ....................................... 164 Color ............................................... 164 Shape ............................................. 165 Symbols .......................................... 166 Tr&c Lights ................................. 166 Yom Own Signals ......................... 167 Roads, Hill and Mountain ................ 195 Roadside Assistance Numbers ......... 347 Rocking Your Vehicle ...................... 237 Roof Panel, Removable .................... 120 Rotatron, Tire ..................................... 283 Rough Idling ....................................... 80 S afety Belts ....................................... 1 7 Adults ................................................ 22 .Checking. .......................................... 37 Children ..................................... 32, 36

Child Restraints .............................. 33 Child Restraints-How to Install Them .................................. 34 Child Restraints, Where to Put ....... 34 Cinch Feature ............................. 24, 35 .i .............. 295 Cleaning ......................... Driver Position ............................... 23 Extender .......................................... 37 How 'to Wear ............................. 22, 23 INFL REST (Inflatable Restraint) Light .................... 27, 115 Lap-Shoulder Belt ............................ 23 Larger Children ............................... 36 Passenger Belts ............................... 31 Pregnancy, Use During .................... 31 Questions & Answers ........ .21,24, 36 Reminder Light ................................ 22 Replacement .................................... 38 Right Front, Adult Passenger ......... 31 Smaller Children and 3abies ............ 32 Supplemental Inflatable 'Restraint (SIR) .............................. 26 Top Strap ........................................ 34 Torn .................................................. 38 Twisted ............................................. 25 Why You Should Wear Safety Belts ... 19

Scheduled Maintenance Services .... 524 Scotchgard'" Fabric Protector ........ '291 Seat Belts (see Safety Bdts) Seat Controls ........................................ 14 Sea~s .................................................... 14 .Manual Front Seat .......................... 14 . Manual Reclining Seatback ............ 16 Power Seat ...................................... 14 Reclining Seatback. ........................... 16 . Seatback Latches .............................. 17 Sport Seat ........................................... 15 Secwrity Light ............................ .56, 108 Security Shade ................................... 96 Selective Ride Control ....................... 76 Sewice ASR Light ............................ 116 Service Engine S.oon Light- ............... 118 Service Information .......................... 240 Service LTPWS Light ...................... :114 SeZYice . Parts Identification Label .... 304 Service Publications ........................ 348 . Service Publications Order Form ... 351 Service Ride Control Light ............... 119 Service Station Information .............. 368 Setting the Clock .............................. 148 Setting- the Trip Odometer ............... 111 S hilt Light ............................................ 72

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Starting Your Engine Autonktic Transmission ................ 63 In Very Cold Weather ................ 62. 64 M-anual Transmission ...................... 65 Starting Your Car if the Battery is "Dead" (see Jump Starting) Steering Ln Emergencies .............................. 180 Off-Road Recovery .......................... 181 Tips ................................................. 179 Steering Wheel, Tilt ............................. 81 Stereo Sound Systems (see.Audio Systems) Storage Center- Corisole .................................. 95 Glove Box ........................................ 59 Rear Storage Compartment .............. 95 Storing a Plat Tire Except Z.R-1 Rear Tires ................. 233 ZR-I Rear Tires ............................. 23.4 Storing Your Vehicle .......................... 272 Stuck, If You Are ...................... 201, 237 Sun Visors ........................................... 93 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System ....................... 26 Light ..................................... 27, 115

Questions & Answers ................... 128 Servicing Corvettes with SIR ....... 30 Warning-s ............................. 26. 2-7. 30 Synthetic Oil ..................................... 238 System Problems .............................. 120

T achometer ..................................... 101

Taillight Replacement ........................ 276 Tape.Player (see A d i o Systems) Technical Facts & Specifications Bulbs ................................................... 314 Capacities and Specifications. ........ 311 Dimensions ...................................... 31.6 E1estri"d Equipment, Add-on ........................... 65, 146, 304- ...................... 313 En.ine.. .p ec...ons Fluids:& Lubrimts ..................... !. 317 Fuses & Circuit Breakers .............. 305 Replacement Parts ........................... 312 Service Parts Identification 'Label ............................................ 304 Vehick Identification Number (VIN) ............................................

3303 TemperatureWag .............. 106, 111 The €t .................................................... 52 365

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Theft Deterrent . System ...................... 53 Themostat ........................................ 268 Throttle Cable Adjusters ................... 256 Tilt Steering wheel.. ............................ 8 1. Time, Setting the ............................. 148 Tires .................................................. 281 ‘fBlow Out” ....................!............... 224 Buying New ..................................... 284 Chains ................................... 236, 288 Flat, Changing .............................. 225 . Idition .......................................... 282 Inspection ....................................... 284 Loading .......................................... 280 ........... 113 Low Pressure Warning Light Pressure ......................................... 282 Quality Grading ............................. 285 Rotation ......................................... 283 Spare, Compact ............................ 236 Special Wheel Nut Socket- ............. 226 Storing a Flat .......................... 233, 234 Wear Indicators ............................. 284 Wheel Alignment & Tire Bal an= ... 287 Wheel LO& Key .................... 226, 233’ Wheel Replacement ...................... 287 ‘when to Replace Wheels .............. 287 Winter Driving ............................... 198 166

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Torque Lock ..................................... 198 Towing a Trailer ............................... 201 ‘Towing Your Corvette ...................... 208 Traf€ic Lights ................................... 166 .Transmission, Automatic ............ 67, 78 Transmission, Manual ................. 70, 79 Trip Monitor ..................................... 11 0 ENG MET ..................................... 111 FUEL INFO ................................... 11 0 Gauge ............................................. 111 Trip Odo ........................................ 111 Trip Reset ....................................... 11 1 Trip Odometer ................................. 11 1 Twn and Lane Change Indicator ..... 82 Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever .... 82 Acceleration Slip Regulation Button ............................................ 89 Cruise Control .................................. 84 Headlight High-Low Beam Changer ............................... .‘91 Turn & Lane Change Indicator ...... 82 Turn Signal Indicator ..................... 82 Turn Signal Replacement Front ............................................ 276 Rear ............................................. 276 Windshield-Washer ........................... 83

Windshield Wipers .......................... 83 Turn Signal Indicator ........................ 82

Underhood Engine Lights -and Fuse ........................................ 249, 309 Universal The8 Deterrent ................... 53 Unleaded Gasoline .......................... 241 Upholstery Care ............................... 290 Urban Driving .................................. 190

‘Vehicle Identification Number 303 ( V ~ ) .............................................. Vehicle Loading ............................ .- ... 280 Vehicle Storage ................................ 272 Ventilation ........................ 137, 143, 1.45 VIN ................................................... 303 Visor Vanity Mirrors ......................... 94 Voltmeter .......................................... 105

w m i n g Flashers. Hazard ........... 204 Warning. Lights Anti-Lock Brake System ............... 117 ASR System .......... .......................... 115

Winter Driving ................................... 198 If Your Vehicle is Stuck.-in Deep Snow ............. ... .......... .@l, 237 If You’re Caught. in a Blizzard .......................................... 200 Wiring Plug, Accessory .................. .147 Wrecker Towing ...... ..*!+ .................. ..208

Z R- 1 Hotline ..... ..!.?,. ...,.-. ....................

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Service Station Information

See Tire-Loading I

label on rear edgg of driver's dour. p

91 octane or higher. See Page 24.1

= . 368

ooling sy§fem heck coolant at the coolant reeuvery tank by using the dipsti,&, Add coolant at the coolant recovery tank. The fluid should be at or a little- above the HOT mark on the dipstick when the engine. is w-arm. If the engine, is cool, th&vel should be at COLD on the dipstick.

See Page 269

Special Wheel Nut Socket (Located. in Console) See .Page 226

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