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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to get AM or FM. The lighted display shows your selection. TUNE: Press the up or down arrow to choose radio stations. For fast tuning, press and holdone sideof the button, then press theother side. AUTO: Press this button and then the up down arrow or and the radio will tune to the next higher or lower station and stay there. PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your previously played stations. You can set up to 12 stations (six AM and six FM). 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET. Playing the Radio VOL-PROG-RCL: Turn the upper knob to turn the system on or off, and to adjust the volume. Press the knob to recall the station being played or to display the clock. 3. Press one of the six pushbuttons within five seconds. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return. 4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. 3-11

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	12
Seats and Seat Controls	12
Power Seat (Option)	13
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	17
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	21
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	22
Driver Position	22
Air Bag System	28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	34
Children	35
Child Restraints	37
Larger Children	40
Safety Belt Extender	42
Checking Your Restraint Systems	42
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	43
Features and Controls	44
Keys	44
Door Locks	46
Passive Keyless Entry System	47
Theft	55
Universal Theft-Deterrent System	56
PASS-Key@	57
New Vehicle “Break-In”	58
Ignition Positions	59
Starting Your Engine	61
Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)	63
Automatic Transmission Operation	64
Manual Transmission	67
Parking Brake	71
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Mode	72
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only)	73
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	74
Parking Over Things That Burn	75
Engine Exhaust	75
Running Your. Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transmission)	76
Windows	77
Horn	77
Tilt Wheel	78
Turn SignaYMultifunction Lever	78
Lamps	85
Interior Lamps	88
Mirrors	89
Storage Compartments	90
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter	93
Sun Visors	94
Accessory Plug	95
Roof Panel (Coupe)	96
Convertible Top (Option)	101
Convertible Hardtop (Option)	107
Instrument Panel	113
Instrument Panel Cluster	115
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	142
Comfort Controls	142
Manual Climate Control System	142
Heating	143
Cooling	144
Automatic Electronic Climate Control System (Option)	145
Ventilation System	150
Audio Systems	151
Setting the Clock	151
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	152
Delco-Bose AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	154
Delco-Bose AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Players (Option)	156
Understanding Radio Reception	159
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	160
Care of Your Compact Discs	160
Power Antenna Mast Care	161
Your Driving and the Road	162
Defensive Driving	162
Drunken Driving	163
Control of a Vehicle	166
Braking	166
Steering	171
Off-Road Recovery	173
Loss of Control	175
Driving at Night	176
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	177
City Driving	180
Freeway Driving	181
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	182
Highway Hypnosis	183
Hill and Mountain Roads	183
Winter Driving	185
Loading Your Vehicle	189
Towing A Trailer	190
Problems on the Road	192
Hazard Warning Flashers	192
Jump Starting	193
Towing Your Vehicle	197
Engine Overheating	204
If a Tire Goes Flat	213
Changing a Flat Tire	213
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	230
Service and Appearance Care	232
Service	232
Fuel	234
Checking Things Under the Hood	238
Engine Oil	241
Air Cleaner	246
Automatic Transmission Fluid	249
Manual Transmission Fluid	252
Rear Axle	255
Engine Coolant	256
Power Steering Fluid	260
Windshield Washer Fluid	261
Brakes	263
Battery	266
Halogen Bulbs	267
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	276
Tires	277
Appearance Care	285
Cleaning the Inside of Your Corvette	285
Cleaning the Outside of Your Corvette	289
Appearance Care Materials Chart	293
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	294
Electrical System	295
Replacement Bulbs	304
Capacities and Specifications	305
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	310
Maintenance Schedule	312
Introduction	312
Your Vehicle and the Environment	312
How This Section is Organized	313
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	314
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	314
Selecting the Right Schedule	314
Maintenance Schedule	315
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	351
At Each Fuel Fill	351
At Least Once a Month	351
At Least Twice a Year	352
At Least Once a Year	352
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	355
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	357
Part E: Maintenance Record	360
Customer Assistance Information	362
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	362
Information Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	364
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	365
Canadian Roadside Assistance	367
Courtesy Transportation	367
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program*	368
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	370
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	370
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	371
Service and Owner Publications	371
Service Manuals	372

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AM-FM

Stereo

with

Cassette

Tape

Player

Playing

the

Radio

VOL-PROG-RCL:

Turn

the

upper

knob

to turn

the

system

off,

and

to adjust the volume. Press the

knob

recall

the

station

being played or to

display

the

clock.

Finding

Station

AM-FM:

Press this button

to get

FM.

The

lighted

display shows your selection.

TUNE:

Press the up or down

arrow to choose radio

stations. For fast tuning,

press

and

hold one

side

the

button,

then

press

the other side.

AUTO:

Press this button

and

then

the

up or down arrow

and the radio will

tune

the

higher

lower

station

and

stay

there.

PUSHBUTTONS:

The six

numbered pushbuttons let

you

return to your previously

played stations.

You

can

set

up to

stations

(six

and

six

FM).

Tune in the

desired

station.

Press

SET.

Press one of the six

pushbuttons within five seconds.

Whenever you

press

that

numbered button, the

station

you

set

will

return.

Repeat the

steps

for each pushbutton.

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