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Capacities and Specifications Engine v p e ...V8 VIN Engine Code LSl ...G FuelDelivery ...Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection (SFI) Valve Arrangement ...Overhead Valve Piston Displacement ...5.7L Bore ...3.90 inches (9.9 cm) Stroke ...3.62 inches (9.2 cm) Compression Ratio LSl ...10.1:l Horsepower LS1 ...345 Firing Order ...1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 Thermostat Temperature Specification ...187°F (86°C) Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter...A917C Battery ...78A-72H Coolant Surge Tank Cap ...GM P r No. 10296465 at 15 psi (105 kPa) PF44 Engine Oil Filter...PCV Valve ...799C Serpentine Belt AC Compressor ...GM P r No. 12556609 at or equivalent Water Pump, Generator, at Power Steering Pump ...GM P r No. 12555225 or equivalent SparkPlug ...41-93 1 (0.60 inch Gap) Thermostat ...GM P r No. 12555717 at or equivalent Windshield Wiper Blade Length ...22 inches (55.9 cm) Type ...9 mm x 3 mm Shephard's Hook 6-70

Section	Page
Table of Contents	6
Seats and Restraint Systems	16
Seats and Seat Controls	17
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	20
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	25
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	26
Driver Position	26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Passenger Position	33
Air Bag System	33
Children	40
Child Restraints	42
Larger Children	49
Safety Belt Extender	52
Checking Your Restraint Systems	52
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	53
Features and Controls	54
Door Locks	57
Memory (Option)	58
Remote Function Actuation System	59
Remote Hatch/Trunk Lid Release	67
Universal Theft-Deterrent System	70
PASS-Key	71
New Vehicle "Break-In"	73
Ignition Switch	73
Starting Your Engine	75
Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)	77
Automatic Transmission Operation	79
Manual Transmission Operation	82
Parking Brake	85
Shifting Into PARK (P)	87
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	89
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	89
Parking Over Things That Burn	90
Engine Exhaust	90
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	91
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	92
Selective Real Time Damping (Option)	92
Windows	93
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	95
Exterior Lamps	103
Interior Lamps	105
Mirrors	106
Storage Compartments	107
Roof Panel (Coupe)	113
Convertible Top (Option)	121
Instrument Panel	127
Warning Lights	130
Owner Information	130
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	160
Comfort Controls	161
Manual Comfort Controls	161
Automatic Electronic Dual Climate Control System (If Equipped)	163
Sensors	168
Air Conditioning	169
Heating	170
Defogging and Defrosting	170
Audio Systems	171
Setting the Clock for All Systems	171
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control	171
CD Adapter Kits	176
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	176
Trunk Mounted CD Changer	180
Theft-Deterrent Feature	184
Understanding Radio Reception	186
Tips About Your Audio System	186
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	187
Care of Your Compact Discs	188
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	188
Power Mast Antenna (Option)	188
Integrated Windshield and Rear Window Antennas (Option)	189
Your Driving and the Road	192
Defensive Driving	193
Drunken Driving	193
Control of a Vehicle	196
Braking	197
Steering	201
Off-Road Recovery	203
Passing	203
Loss of Control	204
Driving at Night	206
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	207
City Driving	210
Freeway Driving	211
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	212
Highway Hypnosis	213
Hill and Mountain Roads	213
Winter Driving	215
Loading Your Vehicle	220
Towing A Trailer	221
Problems on the Road	222
Hazard Warning Flashers	223
Jump Starting	224
Towing Your Vehicle	229
Engine Overheating	234
Cooling System	237
If a Tire Goes Flat	243
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	243
Service and Appearance Care	246
Service	247
Fuel	248
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	253
Engine Oil	257
Air Cleaner	261
Automatic Transmission Fluid	263
Manual Transmission Fluid	264
Hydraulic Clutch	265
Rear Axle	266
Engine Coolant	267
Surge Tank Pressure Cap	271
Power Steering Fluid	271
Windshield Washer Fluid	272
Brakes	274
Battery	277
Bulb Replacement	278
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	282
Tires	285
Appearance Care	297
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	297
Care of Safety Belts	299
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	299
Weatherstrips	300
Cleaning a Removable Roof Panel	300
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	301
Cleaning Your Convertible Top	302
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels	303
Cleaning Tires	303
Finish Damage	304
Underbody Maintenance	304
Appearance Care Materials Chart	306
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	307
Service Parts Identification Label	307
Electrical System	307
Replacement Bulbs	314
Capacities and Specifications	315
Maintenance Schedule	320
Introduction	321
Your Vehicle and the Environment	321
How This Section is Organized	322
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	323
Maintenance Schedule	324
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	330
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	334
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	335
Part E: Maintenance Record	337
Customer Assistance Information	342
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	343
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	345
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	346
Canadian Roadside Assistance	348
Courtesy Transportation	349
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute	350
Resolution Program	351
Warranty Information	351
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	352
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	352
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	352

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Capacities

and

Specifications

Engine

v p e

....................................

VIN

Engine

Code

LSl

......................................

Fuel Delivery

. . . . . . . . . . . .

Sequential Multi-Port

Fuel Injection (SFI)

Valve

Arrangement

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Overhead Valve

Piston

Displacement

......................

5.7L

Bore

......................

3.90 inches (9.9 cm)

Stroke

....................

3.62 inches (9.2 cm)

Compression

Ratio

LSl

................................

10.1:l

Horsepower

LS1

..................................

345

Firing

Order

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3

Thermostat

Temperature

Specification

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

187°F

(86°C)

Replacement

Parts

Air

Cleaner

Filter

......................

A917C

Battery

.............................

78A-72H

Coolant

Surge

Tank

Cap

. . .

Part

No.

10296465

psi

(105

kPa)

Engine

Oil

Filter

........................

PF44

PCV Valve

.............................

799C

Serpentine

Belt

Compressor

.........

Part

No.

12556609

equivalent

Water

Pump,

Generator,

Power

Steering

Pump

...

Part

No.

12555225

Spark Plug

.............

41-93 1 (0.60

inch

Gap)

equivalent

Thermostat

.............

Part

No.

12555717

equivalent

Windshield

Wiper

Blade

Length

...................

.22 inches

(55.9

cm)

Type

. . . . . . . . . . . .

Shephard’s

Hook

6-70