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2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index if necessary). NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don't start the engine. 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), your vehicle's BTSI needs service. Steering Column Lock While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position. With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever isin PARK (P). 0 With a manual transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever in REVERSE(R). is On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should turn to LOCKonly with the key button depressed. On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK. 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: 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: Shift toPARK (P). Then release all brakes. Underbody Flushing At least every spring, use plain water flush any corrosive to materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect. 7-43

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	12
Seats and Seat Controls	12
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	16
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	21
Driver Position	22
Air Bag System	28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	34
Passenger Position	34
Children	34
Child Restraints	36
Larger Children	39
Safety Belt Extender	41
Checking Your Restraint Systems	41
Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash	42
Features and Controls	44
Keys	44
Door Locks	46
Passive Keyless Entry System	47
Theft	54
Universal Theft Deterrent	55
PASS-Key@	57
New Vehicle “Break-In”	58
Ignition Switch	59
Starting Your Engine	61
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	65
Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)	66
Automatic Transmission	67
Manual Transmission	71
Parking Brake	75
Parking Over Things That Burn	78
Engine Exhaust	79
Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission)	79
Windows	80
Horn	81
Tilt Wheel	81
The Turn Signal/Headlamp Beam Lever	82
Lamps	89
Interior Lamps	92
Mirrors	92
Sun Visors	94
Roof Panel (Coupe)	95
Storage and Compartments	100
Ashtray and Lighter	103
Accessory Plug	105
InstrumentPanel	107
Instrument Cluster	109
Warning Lights, Gauges and Indicators	111
Convertible Top (Option)	133
Convertible Hardtop (Option)	138
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	144
Comfort Controls	144
Manual Air Conditioner Controls	144
Heating	145
Cooling	147
Automatic Electronic Climate Control (Option)	147
Rear Window Defogger	152
Flow-Through Ventilation System	153
Audio Systems	153
Setting the Clock	153
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	154
Delco/Bose@ AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (Option)	155
Delco/Bose AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Players (Option)	156
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	161
Care of Your Compact Discs	162
Power Antenna Mast Care	162
Your Driving and the Road	164
Defensive Driving	164
Drunken Driving	165
Control of a Vehicle	168
Braking	168
Steering	173
Off-Road Recovery	175
Passing	175
Loss of Control	177
Driving at Night	178
Driving in the Rain	179
City Driving	182
Freeway Driving	183
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	184
Highway Hypnosis	185
Hill and Mountain Roads	185
Winter Driving	187
Loading Your Vehicle	191
Towing A Trailer	192
Problems on the Road	194
Hazard Warning Flashers	194
Jump Starting	195
Towing Your Vehicle	199
Engine Overheating	206
Cooling System	208
If a Tire Goes Flat	219
Changing a Flat Tire	220
Compact Spare Tire (If So Equipped)	233
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	234
Service and Appearance Care	236
Service	236
Fuel	237
Filling Your Tank	241
Checking Things Under the Hood	243
Engine Oil	247
Air Cleaner	252
Automatic Transmission Fluid	255
Manual Transmission Fluid	258
Hydraulic Clutch	259
Rear Axle	261
Engine Coolant	262
Thermostat	264
Power Steering Fluid	265
Windshield Washer Fluid	266
Brakes	267
Battery	270
Bulb Replacement	271
Windshield Wiper Blades	282
Tires	283
Appearance Care	290
Cleaning the Inside of Your Corvette	291
Cleaning the Outside of Your Corvette	296
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	301
Add-on Electrical Equipment	302
Fuses & Circuit Breakers	302
Replacement Bulbs	309
Capacities and Specifications	310
Maintenance Schedule	316
Introduction	316
Your Vehicle and the Environment	316
How This Section is Organized	317
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	318
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	318
Selecting the Right Schedule	318
Maintenance Schedule	319
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	356
At Each Fuel Fill	356
At Least Once a Month	356
At Least Once a Year	357
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	359
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	360
Part E: Maintenance Record	363
Customer Assistance Information	366
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	366
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD)	367
Corvette Action Center	367
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program*	368
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	369
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	370
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	370
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	370
Courtesy Transportation	372
Service and Owner Publications	373

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Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”

the Index if necessary).

Parking

Brake

and

Automatic

Transmission

PARK

(P)

Mechanism

Check

NOTE: Be ready

to apply the regular brake

immediately if the vehicle begins to move.

With the engine off, turn the key

the RUN

position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying

the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out

PARK

(P)

with

normal effort.

the shift lever

moves out of

PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI needs

service.

Steering

Column

Lock

While parked, and

with the parking brake set, try to turn

the

key to LOCK

in each shift lever position.

With

an automatic transmission, the key should turn

LOCK only when the shift lever

in PARK

(P).

With a manual

transmission,

the

key

should

turn

LOCK

only

when

the

shift

lever

is in

REVERSE (R).

On vehicles with

key release button, try to turn the key

LOCK without pressing the button. The key should

turn

LOCK only with the key button depressed.

all vehicles, the key should come out only in

LOCK.

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: With the

engine running

and transmission in NEUTRAL

(N),

slowly

remove

foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.

this

until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.

To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:

Shift

to PARK (P). Then release all brakes.

Underbody

Flushing

least

every

spring,

use

plain

water

to flush

any

corrosive

materials

from

the

underbody.

Take

care

clean

thoroughly

any

areas

where

mud

and

other

debris

can

collect.

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