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CORVETTE: THE AMERICAN DREAM MACHINE In the early OS, it was only a designer's dream.Today the Corvette stands alone America's dream car -- a as testament to its unmistakable charisma and the excitement it inspires. Unique styling, powerful performance and an undeniable panache have made Corvette oneof the most celebrated sports car in the world. In 1953, Corvette produced 300 new lightweight fiberglass roadsters.A handful went to project engineers General Motors managers, and a select group of movie stars and celebrities. With a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission, BlueFlame six-cylinder engine, and gleaming Polo Whiteexterior, the Corvette began its drive into the heart of America. Designers freshened up the 'Vette in 1956 by adding a removable hardtop and the famous Corvette "coves." The sculptured body enhanced its sporty look, and a standard 2 1 0-horsepower Chevy V8 engine solidified Corvette's reputationas a production race car. iii

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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CORVETTE:

THE

AMERICAN

DREAM

MACHINE

the

early

OS,

it was only a

designer’s

dream. Today

the

Corvette

stands

alone

as America’s dream car

testament to

its

unmistakable

charisma

and

the

excitement it inspires. Unique styling, powerful

performance and

an undeniable panache

have

made

Corvette

one

the most celebrated

sports

car in

the

world.

1953,

Corvette produced

300

new lightweight

fiberglass

roadsters. A handful went to

project

engineers

General Motors managers, and

select group

movie

stars and celebrities. With a two-speed Powerglide

automatic transmission,

Blue Flame six-cylinder

engine,

and gleaming Polo

White exterior,

the

Corvette

began

its

drive into the heart of America.

Designers freshened up the ’Vette

1956

adding

removable hardtop and the famous Corvette

“coves.”

The sculptured body enhanced its

sporty

look, and

standard

0-horsepower Chevy

engine

solidified

Corvette’s

reputation as

production race

car.

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