2005 Chevrolet Corvette Owners Manual

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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6-5 Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Service and Miles (Kilometers) Additional Required Services 75,000 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) (125 000) 100,000 (166 000) 125,000 (207 500) 150,000 (240 000) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components. Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19. An Emission Control Service. Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter (severe service). See footnote (h). Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter (normal service). Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Engine cooling system service (or every 5 years, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. 6-6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts or signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc. If you have the Z51 performance package, lubricate the outer ends of both rear toe-links. (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, ﬁttings and clamps; replace with genuine GM parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year. (d) Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also look for any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders and body door hinges.Lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the hood, rear compartment, console door and any folding seat hardware. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better and not stick or squeak. (g) A ﬂuid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and the ﬂuid level checked. Add ﬂuid if needed. 6-7 (h) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. − Uses such as high performance operation. (i) Drain, ﬂush and reﬁll cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer perform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-22 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and ﬁller neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. (j) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the ﬁlter may require replacement more often. (k) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the ﬁlter at each engine oil change. Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench® dealer can assist you with these checks and services. 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 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11. It is important to check your oil regularly At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform 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 on page 5-14 for further details. Notice: and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to your engine not covered by your warranty. Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-22 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. 6-8 At Least Once a Month Tire Inspection and Inﬂation Check Visually inspect your tires for wear and make sure tires are inﬂated to the correct pressures. See Tires on page 5-51 for further details. At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check {CAUTION: 3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer for service. 4. On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL, push the clutch pedal down halfway, and try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch pedal is pushed down all the way to the ﬂoor. If the starter works when the clutch is not pushed all the way down, contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. {CAUTION: 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-29 if necessary. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 6-9 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-29 if necessary. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off and without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer for service. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer if service is required. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to ﬂush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect. 6-10 (cid:127) (cid:127) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil The engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting this standard may be identiﬁed as synthetic, and should also be identiﬁed with the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. However, not all synthetic API oils with the starburst symbol will meet this GM standard. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M. GM Goodwrench® oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. For the proper viscosity, see Engine Oil on page 5-14. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 5-22. Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid. Use only GM Part No. U.S. 88958860, in Canada 88901244, Super DOT-4 brake ﬂuid. Clutch System Hydraulic Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186). Chassis Lubrication (Rear Toe-Link Outer Ends with Z51 Option) Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. 6-11 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887). Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. Look for “Approved for the H-Speciﬁcation” on the label. DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. Look for “Approved for the H-Speciﬁcation” on the label. Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, in Canada 10953455) meeting GM Speciﬁcation 9986115. With a complete drain and reﬁll add 4 ounces (118 ml) of Limited-Slip Axle Lubricant Additive (GM Part No. U.S. 1052358, in Canada 992694) where required. See Rear Axle on page 5-43. 6-12 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. Part GM Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element Spark Plug Windshield Wiper Blade (Shepherd’s Hook Type) 22 inches (55.9 cm) 25042562 88984215 10345066 12571164 22143943 AC Delco® Part Number A917C PF44 — 41-985 — 6-13 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6-14 Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record 6-15 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-16 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-17 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-18 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ...............7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......................7-2 Online Owner Center ......................................7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...............................................7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ............................7-4 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ................7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ..........................7-6 Courtesy Transportation ...................................7-7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ..................................................7-9 Reporting Safety Defects ................................7-10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ..............................................7-10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ..............................................7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .........................................7-11 Service Publications Ordering Information .........7-11 7-1 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: STEP ONE: Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership 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 of Canada Customer Communication Centre by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). 7-2 We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: (cid:127) Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield. (cid:127) Dealership name and location. (cid:127) Vehicle delivery date and present mileage (kilometers). When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility. That is why we suggest you follow Step One ﬁrst if you have a concern. STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should ﬁle with the BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁling a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you. You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll-free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto Line Program Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203-1838 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage, and other factors. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program. Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs. Speciﬁc vehicle information can be found in one place. The Online Owner Center allows you to: (cid:127) Get e-mail service reminders. (cid:127) Access information about your speciﬁc vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner’s manual (United States only). (cid:127) Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and maintenance schedule. Find GM dealers for service nationwide. (cid:127) Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members (United States only). Refer to the web for updated information. To register your vehicle, visit www.MyGMLink.com (United States) or My GM Canada within www.gmcanada.com (Canada). 7-3 (cid:127) Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV (2438). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) United States — Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 1-800-222-1020 1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center. From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Fax Number: 313-381-0022 7-4 Canada — Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col. Lomas de Bezares C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F. 01-800-508-0000 Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward eligible aftermarket driver’s or passenger’s adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle, such as hand controls and wheelchair/scooter lifts. The offer is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. 7-5 Roadside Assistance Program As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road. Call Chevrolet’s Roadside Assistance at 1-800-CHEV-USA, (1-800-243-8872) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to speak with a Chevrolet Roadside Assistance representative. We will provide the following services during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense to you: Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel ($5 maximum) for the customer to get to the nearest service station. Lock-out Service (identiﬁcation required): Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement key will be covered within 10 miles (16 km). (cid:127) Emergency Tow: Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance provided when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow. Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge. The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure. Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge. (cid:127) Dealer Locator Service In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Chevrolet’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However, when other services are utilized, our Roadside Assistance Representatives will explain any payment obligations you might incur. For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following to the Roadside Assistance Representative: (cid:127) Your name, home address, and home telephone number. Telephone number of your location. Location of the vehicle. (cid:127) Model, year, color, and license plate number. (cid:127) Mileage, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle. (cid:127) Description of the problem. 7-6 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and your family. Remember, we are only a phone call away. Chevrolet Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-234-8872), text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. Chevrolet reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Chevrolet’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation. Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book. Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet has always exempliﬁed quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required. This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs. Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, you should contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair. 7-7 Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, Chevrolet helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes a one way or round trip shuttle service to a destination up to 10 miles (16 km) from the dealership. Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement of up to a ﬁve-day maximum may be available for the use of public transportation such as a taxi or bus. In addition, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses of up to a ﬁve-day maximum may be available. Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of $30.00 a day and must be supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. 7-8 Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating GM dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your GM dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty, alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations. Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other information is stored only in a crash event by computer systems, such as those commonly called event data recorders (EDR). In a crash event, computer systems, such as the Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such as data related to engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance, and the severity of a collision. This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. 7-9 To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than: (cid:127) with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, in response to an official request of police or similar government office, as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or as required by law. In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: use the data for GM research needs, (cid:127) make it available for research where appropriate conﬁdentiality is to be maintained and need is shown, or share summary data which is not tied to a speciﬁc vehicle with non-GM organizations for research purposes. Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data. If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. 7-10 Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 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 notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify General Motors. Please call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. 7-11 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). Owner’s Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. 7-12 A Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-23 Active Handling System ................................... 4-10 Active Handling System Light ........................... 3-39 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-5 Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-86 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-19 Air Conditioning .............................................. 3-24 Air Dam, Front ............................................... 2-20 Airbag Off Light ..................................................... 3-35 Readiness Light .......................................... 3-34 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...... 7-9 Airbag System ................................................ 1-40 Airbag Off Switch ........................................ 1-48 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-46 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-51 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ...................... 1-46 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? .... 1-46 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .................... 1-45 Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-42 Antenna, Diversity Antenna System ................... 3-95 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ..... 3-95 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................... 4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-38 Appearance Care ............................................ 5-75 Aluminum Wheels ........................................ 5-82 Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-78 Cargo Covered Convenience Net ................... 5-78 Appearance Care (cont.) Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-83 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................... 5-79 Coated Moldings ......................................... 5-77 Convertible Top ........................................... 5-81 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-75 Fiberglass Springs ....................................... 5-83 Finish Care ................................................. 5-80 Finish Damage ............................................ 5-83 Glass Surfaces ............................................ 5-78 Instrument Panel ......................................... 5-77 Interior Plastic Components ........................... 5-77 Leather ...................................................... 5-77 Removable Roof Panel ................................. 5-81 Tires .......................................................... 5-82 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-83 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................ 5-84 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-79 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-78 Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-80 Ashtrays ........................................................ 3-24 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-76 Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-95 Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-95 Diversity Antenna System ............................. 3-95 Navigation/Radio System .............................. 3-94 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-76 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-76 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................ 3-94 Audio System(s) (cont.) Understanding Radio Reception ..................... 3-95 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............ 3-95 Automatic Transmission Fluid .......................................................... 5-21 Operation ................................................... 2-24 Battery .......................................................... 5-38 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...................... 3-18 Run-Down Protection ................................... 3-19 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-24 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 4-7 Emergencies ................................................ 4-8 Parking ...................................................... 2-29 System Warning Light .................................. 3-37 Brakes .......................................................... 5-35 Braking ........................................................... 4-6 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-8 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-19 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-44 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-44 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps ......................................... 5-45 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ........... 5-44 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-48 Sidemarker Lamps ....................................... 5-46 Bulb Replacement (cont.) Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ............ 5-47 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-64 California Fuel .................................................. 5-5 Canadian Owners ............................................... iii Capacities and Speciﬁcations ............................ 5-94 Carbon Monoxide ................... 2-14, 2-32, 4-27, 4-37 Care of Safety Belts ................................................ 5-78 Your CD Player ........................................... 3-95 Your CDs ................................................... 3-95 Cargo Cover .................................................. 2-49 Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-46 Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-69 Check Engine Light ............................................... 3-41 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... 5-83 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-27 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-24 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) .......................... 1-31 Older Children ............................................. 1-21 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ................................... 1-32 Child Restraints (cont.) Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position ........................................... 1-35 Top Strap ................................................... 1-30 Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-24 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ........................................ 5-82 Cargo Covered Convenience Net ................... 5-78 Coated Moldings ......................................... 5-77 Convertible Top ........................................... 5-81 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................. 5-79 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-75 Fiberglass Springs ....................................... 5-83 Finish Care ................................................. 5-80 Glass Surfaces ............................................ 5-78 Instrument Panel ......................................... 5-77 Interior Plastic Components ........................... 5-77 Leather ...................................................... 5-77 Removable Roof Panel ................................. 5-81 Tires .......................................................... 5-82 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-83 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-79 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-78 Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-80 Climate Control System Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ................. 3-30 Dual Automatic ............................................ 3-24 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-29 Clutch, Hydraulic ............................................. 5-22 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-5 Convenience Net ............................................ 2-49 Convertible Top ...................................... 2-55, 2-62 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-40 Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-23 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................. 5-25 Cooling System .............................................. 5-28 Courtesy Lamps ............................................. 3-18 Cruise Control Lever ....................................... 3-11 Cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-46 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users .............................................. 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ............... 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .... 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ............................................ 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ................................... 7-10 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-11 Daytime Running Lamps .................................. 3-15 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Diversity Antenna System ................................. 3-95 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4 Door Locks ........................................................ 2-10 Power Door Locks ....................................... 2-12 Position, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-12 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-47 DIC Controls and Displays ............................ 3-48 DIC Vehicle Personalization .......................... 3-67 DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-53 Other Messages .......................................... 3-66 Driver Driving At Night ..................................................... 4-18 City ........................................................... 4-22 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunken ....................................................... 4-2 Freeway ..................................................... 4-23 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-25 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-19 Racing or Other Competitive Driving ............... 2-22 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 4-32 Winter ........................................................ 4-27 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ............. 3-24 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...................................... 5-86 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ................... 5-91 Electrical System (cont.) Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-87 Headlamp Wiring ......................................... 5-86 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ......................... 5-88 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...... 5-86 Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................... 5-86 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-19 Battery ....................................................... 5-38 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-41 Coolant ...................................................... 5-22 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-23 Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-40 Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 6-14 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-32 Oil ............................................................. 5-14 Oil Pressure Gage ....................................... 3-44 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ........... 5-27 Overheating ................................................ 5-25 Racing or Other Competitive Driving ............... 2-22 Starting ...................................................... 2-21 Entry/Exit Lighting ........................................... 3-18 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................. 7-9 Extended Mobility Tires .................................... 5-56 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-20 Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-14 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver .......................... 3-18 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-19 Finish Damage ............................................... 5-83 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-9 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-74 Floor Mats ..................................................... 2-46 Fluid Automatic Transmission ................................ 5-21 Manual Transmission .................................... 5-21 Power Steering ........................................... 5-33 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-34 Fog Lamp Light .............................................. 3-45 Fog Lamps .................................................... 3-16 Front Air Dam ................................................ 2-20 ............................................................... 5-5 Fuel Additives ...................................................... 5-5 California Fuel .............................................. 5-5 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ..................... 5-9 Filling Your Tank ........................................... 5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-6 Gage ......................................................... 3-46 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-5 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block ................... 5-91 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-87 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ......................... 5-88 Windshield Wiper ......................................... 5-86 Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-40 Engine Oil Pressure ..................................... 3-44 Fuel .......................................................... 3-46 Speedometer .............................................. 3-33 Tachometer ................................................. 3-33 Voltmeter Gage ........................................... 3-36 Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-41 Gasoline Octane ........................................................ 5-5 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-5 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-46 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7-5 Hatch/Trunk ................................................... 2-14 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6 Headlamp Wiring ............................................ 5-86 Headlamps Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-44 Daytime Running Lamps ............................... 3-15 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-9 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-44 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps ......................................... 5-45 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ........... 5-44 Headlamps (cont.) High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-9 On Reminder .............................................. 3-15 Sidemarker Lamps ....................................... 5-46 Wiper Activated ........................................... 3-15 Head-Up Display (HUD) ................................... 3-19 Heated Seats ................................................... 1-4 Heater ........................................................... 3-24 Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-46 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-25 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-25 HomeLink® Transmitter .................................... 2-41 HomeLink® Transmitter, Programming ................ 2-42 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-10 Release ..................................................... 5-10 Horn ............................................................... 3-6 How to Use This Manual ..................................... iii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-12 Hydraulic Clutch ............................................. 5-22 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-20 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-24 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure .................................. 5-58 Installing the Roof Panel .................................. 2-54 Instrument Panel Brightness .................................................. 3-18 Cluster ....................................................... 3-32 Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Jump Starting ................................................. 5-39 Keyless Access System ..................................... 2-4 Keyless Access System, Operation ...................... 2-5 Keys ............................................................... 2-3 Labelling, Tire Sidewall .................................... 5-52 Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ......................... 3-19 Courtesy .................................................... 3-18 Exterior ...................................................... 3-14 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...................... 3-18 Fog ........................................................... 3-16 Reading ..................................................... 3-18 Twilight Sentinel® ........................................ 3-17 LATCH System Child Restraints ........................................... 1-31 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ................................... 1-32 Latches, Seatback ............................................ 1-6 Lifting Your Vehicle, Tires ................................. 5-70 Light Active Handling System ................................ 3-39 Airbag Off .................................................. 3-35 Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-34 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-38 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-37 Fog Lamp .................................................. 3-45 Highbeam On ............................................. 3-46 Lights On Reminder ..................................... 3-46 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-41 One-to-Four Shift ......................................... 3-37 Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-33 Security ..................................................... 3-45 TCS Warning Light ...................................... 3-39 Tire Pressure .............................................. 3-41 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning .......... 3-39 Lighting Entry/Exit ................................................... 3-18 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ..................................... 4-12 Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-13 Locks Door .......................................................... 2-10 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-13 Locks (cont.) Power Door ................................................ 2-12 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-16 Lumbar Power and Side Bolsters ................................ 1-3 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-8 At Least Once a Month .................................. 6-9 At Least Once a Year .................................... 6-9 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-7 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-15 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-13 Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-11 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4 Using Your ................................................... 6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-41 Manual Seats ................................................... 1-2 Manual Transmission Fluid .......................................................... 5-21 Operation ................................................... 2-26 Memory ......................................................... 2-66 Message Mirrors DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-53 Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass .... 2-36 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar® and Compass .......................................... 2-34 Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-34 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 2-39 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-39 Outside Power Heated Mirrors ....................... 2-38 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-3 Navigation/Radio System .................................. 3-94 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-19 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-13 Odometer ...................................................... 3-33 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-15 Oil Engine ....................................................... 5-14 Engine Oil Pressure Gage ............................ 3-44 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-21 One-to-Four Shift Light .................................... 3-37 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-3 OnStar® System ............................................. 2-40 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-29 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ............................. 2-39 Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-39 Power Heated Mirrors .................................. 2-38 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode .... 5-27 Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-8 Owners, Canadian .............................................. iii Park (P) Parking Shifting Into ................................................ 2-29 Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-31 Brake ........................................................ 2-29 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-32 Parking Your Vehicle ....................................... 2-31 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ..................... 3-30 Passenger Position, Safety Belts ....................... 1-20 Passing ......................................................... 4-15 Power Accessory Outlets ........................................ 3-23 Door Locks ................................................. 2-12 Electrical System ......................................... 5-86 Lumbar and Side Bolsters .............................. 1-3 Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-21 Six-Way Seats .............................................. 1-2 Power (cont.) Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-33 Windows .................................................... 2-17 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ................................ 1-20 Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter ........... 2-42 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-11 Radios .......................................................... 3-76 Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-95 Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-95 Navigation/Radio System .............................. 3-94 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-76 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-76 Theft-Deterrent ............................................ 3-94 Understanding Reception .............................. 3-95 Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-18 Rear Axle ...................................................... 5-43 Limited-Slip ................................................. 4-12 Rear Storage Area .......................................... 2-47 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass ............................................. 2-36 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® and Compass ................................. 2-34 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-34 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-11 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-37 Removing the Roof Panel ................................ 2-50 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-48 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-11 General Motors ........................................... 7-11 United States Government ............................ 7-10 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems ................... 1-51 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .......................................... 1-52 Restraint Systems Checking .................................................... 1-51 Replacing Parts ........................................... 1-52 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-21 Roadside Assistance Program ....................................... 7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-32 Roof Panel .................................................... 2-50 Installing the Roof Panel ............................... 2-54 Removing the Roof Panel ............................. 2-50 Storing the Roof Panel ................................. 2-53 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ............................... 6-14 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-33 S Safety Belt Safety Belts Pretensioners .............................................. 1-20 Reminder Light ............................................ 3-33 Care of ...................................................... 5-78 Driver Position ............................................ 1-12 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 ................. 1-19 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ......................... 1-7 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Seatback Latches ............................................. 1-6 Seats Heated Seats ............................................... 1-4 Manual ........................................................ 1-2 Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters .................... 1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-4 Seatback Latches .......................................... 1-6 Six-Way Power Seats .................................... 1-2 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ................... 1-32 Passenger Seat Position ............................... 1-35 Security Light ................................................. 3-45 Selective Ride Control ..................................... 4-12 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..................................................... 5-4 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-41 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-11 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-51 Setting the Time ............................................. 3-76 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-29 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-31 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-8 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ................................. 5-94 Speedometer .................................................. 3-33 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-21 Steering ........................................................ 4-13 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-7 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-46 Convenience Net ......................................... 2-49 Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-46 Glove Box .................................................. 2-46 Rear Storage Area ....................................... 2-47 Storing the Roof Panel .................................... 2-53 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-31 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-18 10 T Tachometer .................................................... 3-33 Taillamps Turn Signal, and Stoplamps .......................... 5-47 TCS Warning Light .......................................... 3-39 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ..................................... 3-94 Theft-Deterrent System .................................... 2-18 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-18 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-7 Tire Pressure Light ............................................. 3-41 Tires ............................................................. 5-51 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning .......................... 5-82 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-64 Chains ....................................................... 5-69 Cleaning .................................................... 5-82 Extended Mobility ........................................ 5-56 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-74 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure ............................... 5-58 Lifting Your Vehicle ...................................... 5-70 Pressure Monitor System .............................. 5-61 Rotation ..................................................... 5-63 Tire Sidewall Labelling .................................. 5-52 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions .................... 5-54 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-65 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-66 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-66 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-63 Top Strap ...................................................... 1-30 Towing Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-37 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-37 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-37 Traction Active Handling System ................................ 4-10 Control System (TCS) .................................... 4-9 Control System Warning Light ....................... 3-39 Limited-Slip Rear Axle .................................. 4-12 Selective Ride Control .................................. 4-12 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-21 Fluid, Manual .............................................. 5-21 One-to-Four Shift Light ................................. 3-37 Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-24 Transmission Operation, Manual ........................ 2-26 Trunk/Hatch ................................................... 2-14 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-8 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-8 Twilight Sentinel® ............................................ 3-17 Understanding Radio Reception ........................ 3-95 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-65 11 V Vehicle Control ........................................................ 4-5 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Parking Your ............................................... 2-31 Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Warnings (cont.) Wheels Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-66 Replacement ............................................... 5-66 Windows ....................................................... 2-16 Power ........................................................ 2-17 Recorders .................................................... 7-9 Windshield Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................. 5-85 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ................... 5-85 Vehicle Personalization DIC ........................................................... 3-67 Memory ..................................................... 2-66 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-29 Visors ........................................................... 2-18 Voltmeter Gage .............................................. 3-36 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ................................ 5-80 Windshield Washer ......................................... 3-10 Fluid .......................................................... 5-34 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...................................... 5-48 Fuses ........................................................ 5-86 Windshield Wipers ......................................... 3-9 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-27 Wiper Activated Headlamps .............................. 3-15 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-31 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-53 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6 Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-6 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ................ 3-95 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2 12 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual M Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1 Front Seats ............................................... 1-2 Safety Belts .............................................. 1-7 Child Restraints ....................................... 1-21 Airbag System ......................................... 1-40 Restraint System Check ............................ 1-51 Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1 ........................................................ 2-3 ...................................... 2-10 ................................................. 2-16 ............................ 2-18 ........... 2-19 .................................................... 2-34 ...................................... 2-40 ............................. 2-41 ......................................... 2-46 .............................................. 2-50 ....................................... 2-55 ............................. 2-66 Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1 .......................... 3-4 ...................................... 3-24 ........ 3-31 Keys Doors and Locks Windows Theft-Deterrent Systems Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Mirrors OnStar® System HomeLink® Transmitter Storage Areas Roof Panel Convertible Top Vehicle Personalization Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s) Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Towing .................. 3-47 ....................................... 3-76 Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1 ..... 4-2 ................................................... 4-37 Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1 Service ..................................................... 5-3 Fuel ......................................................... 5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 5-10 Rear Axle ............................................... 5-43 Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-44 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 5-48 Tires ...................................................... 5-51 Appearance Care ..................................... 5-75 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ................................. 5-85 Electrical System ...................................... 5-86 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ..................... 5-94 Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1 ................................ 6-2 Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1 ........... 7-2 ........................... 7-10 Index ................................................................ 1 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects Maintenance Schedule This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed when on the road. If the vehicle is sold, leave this manual in it. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the name CORVETTE and the CORVETTE Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 05CORVETTE A First Edition ©2004 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. ii Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things. Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. {CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you do not, you or others could be hurt. iii Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a speciﬁc component, control, message, gage, or indicator. If you need help ﬁguring out a speciﬁc name of a component, gage, or indicator, reference the following topics: (cid:127) Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 (cid:127) Climate Controls in Section 3 (cid:127) Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 (cid:127) Audio System(s) in Section 3 (cid:127) Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Do Not,” “Do Not do this” or “Do Not let this happen.” Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. iv (cid:127) (cid:127) These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: ✍ NOTES vi Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ......................................................1-2 Manual Seats ................................................1-2 Six-Way Power Seats .....................................1-2 Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters ......................1-3 Heated Seats .................................................1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ........................................1-4 Seatback Latches ...........................................1-6 Safety Belts .....................................................1-7 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone .................1-7 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......1-11 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .................1-12 Driver Position ..............................................1-12 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................1-19 Passenger Position .......................................1-20 Safety Belt Pretensioners ...............................1-20 Safety Belt Extender .....................................1-20 Child Restraints .............................................1-21 Older Children ..............................................1-21 Infants and Young Children ............................1-24 Child Restraint Systems .................................1-27 Top Strap ....................................................1-30 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ...........................1-31 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System .........................................1-32 Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position ............................................1-35 Airbag System ...............................................1-40 Where Are the Airbags? ................................1-42 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .....................1-45 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? .......................1-46 How Does an Airbag Restrain? .......................1-46 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? .....1-46 Airbag Off Switch ..........................................1-48 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...........1-51 Restraint System Check ..................................1-51 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...................1-51 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...................................................1-52 1-1 Front Seats Manual Seats Six-Way Power Seats To move a manual passenger seat, pull up the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar. Then try to move the seat with your body to make sure it is locked into place. 1-2 The control for the power driver seat is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Your vehicle may have a passenger power seat. (cid:127) Move the front of the control up or down to adjust the front portion of the cushion. (cid:127) Move the rear of the control up or down to adjust the rear portion of the cushion. (cid:127) Slide the seat control forward or rearward to move the entire seat forward or rearward. Your preferred seat position can be stored and recalled if you have the memory option. See Memory on page 2-66. Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters Use the power seat control to move the seat to the proper position. See Six-Way Power Seats on page 1-2. Use the vertical lumbar switch (A) to adjust support in the seatback. Press the switch forward to increase support. Press the switch rearward to decrease support. Use the horizontal switch (B) to adjust the side bolsters. Pull up the switch to move the wings of the seatback in closer to your body. Push down the switch to move the wings away from your body. Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as it may during long trips, so should the position of your lumbar support. Adjust the seat as needed. Your vehicle may have power lumbar and side bolsters. The switches are located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. 1-3 Heated Seats Reclining Seatbacks If your vehicle is equipped with heated seats, the buttons are located on the center console. There is one button for each seat. Each button has three settings: high, low, and off. To turn on the heated seats, press the top of the button once. The seat will heat to the high setting. Press the top of the button again to switch to the low setting. The lights at the top of the button will indicate which setting it is in. Press the bottom of the button to turn the system off. The heated seats can only be used when the ignition is on. When the vehicle is off, the heated seats will turn off. The lever for the reclining seatback is located on the outboard side of each seat. To adjust the seatback, lean slightly forward to lift your weight off the seatback. Pull completely up on the lever until it stops, and lean back to position the seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback into place. 1-4 But do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. {CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can not do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt can not do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can not do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. 1-5 Seatback Latches To unlock, lift up on the latch and push the seatback rearward. When you return the seatback to its original position, make sure the seatback is locked in place. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. Both seatbacks fold forward to give you access to the rear area. To fold a seatback forward, lift this latch, which is located on top of the backside of the seat, and pull the seatback forward. The seatback will lock down in this position. 1-6 {CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. {CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she can not wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you are not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger’s belt is fastened properly too. 1-7 Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-33. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. In most states and all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk

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