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Your vehicle's engine is filled at the factory with a Mobil 1® synthetic oil, which meets all requirements for your vehicle. Substitute Engine Oil: When adding oil to maintain engine oil level, oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M may not be available. You can add substitute oil designated SAE 5W-30 with the starburst symbol at all temperatures. If temperatures are above 0°F (-18°C), you may substitute SAE 10W-30 with the starburst symbol. Substitute oil not meeting GM Standard GM4718M should not be used for an oil change. When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) Your vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to change your engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, you must reset the system every time the oil is changed. When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary. A CHANGE OIL SOON message will come on. Change your oil as soon as possible within the next two times you stop for fuel. It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year. However, your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer has GM-trained service people who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system. It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level. If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. Engine Oil Additives Do not add anything to your oil. The recommended oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM Standard GM4718M are all you will need for good performance and engine protection. 5-16

Section	Page
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Power Seats	8
Reclining Seatbacks	9
Seatback Latches	11
Sport Seat	12
Safety Belts	12
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	12
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	17
Driver Position	18
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	24
Passenger Position	25
Safety Belt Extender	25
Child Restraints	25
Older Children	25
Infants and Young Children	28
Child Restraint Systems	31
Top Strap	34
Top Strap Anchor Location	36
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	36
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	39
Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position	42
Air Bag System	46
Where Are the Air Bags?	48
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	49
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	49
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	50
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	50
Air Bag Off Switch	52
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	55
Restraint System Check	55
Checking Your Restraint Systems	55
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	56
Features and Controls	57
Keys	59
Remote Keyless Entry System	61
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	62
Doors and Locks	65
Door Locks	65
Power Door Locks	66
Lockout Protection	66
Leaving Your Vehicle	66
Hatch/Trunk	67
Windows	70
Power Windows	71
Sun Visors	71
Theft-Deterrent Systems	72
Theft-Deterrent System	72
PASS-Key®	73
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	75
New Vehicle Break-In	75
Front Air Dam	75
Ignition Positions	76
Starting Your Engine	77
Engine Coolant Heater	79
Automatic Transmission Operation	81
Manual Transmission Operation	84
Parking Brake	87
Shifting Into Park (P)	88
Shifting Out of Park (P)	90
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	91
Parking Over Things That Burn	91
Engine Exhaust	92
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked (Automatic Transmission)	92
Mirrors	93
Manual Rearview Mirror	93
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	94
Outside Power Heated Mirrors	94
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	95
Outside Convex Mirror	95
Storage Areas	96
Glove Box	96
Cupholder(s)	96
Center Console Storage Area	96
Floor Mats	97
Rear Storage Area	98
Convenience Net	99
Cargo Cover	99
Roof Panel	100
Removing the Roof Panel	100
Storing the Roof Panel	103
Installing the Roof Panel	105
Convertible Top	106
Lowering the Convertible Top	107
Raising the Convertible Top	111
Vehicle Personalization	113
Memory	113
Instrument Panel	115
Instrument Panel Overview	116
Hazard Warning Flashers	118
Other Warning Devices	119
Horn	119
Tilt Wheel	119
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	120
Exterior Lamps	127
Interior Lamps	131
Head-Up Display (HUD)	132
Accessory Power Outlets	136
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	137
Climate Controls	137
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	137
Outlet Adjustment	145
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	146
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	146
Instrument Panel Cluster	147
Speedometer and Odometer	148
Tachometer	148
Safety Belt Reminder Light	148
Air Bag Readiness Light	149
Air Bag Off Light	150
Voltmeter Gage	151
Brake System Warning Light	152
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	153
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	153
Active Handling System Light	154
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	155
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	155
Engine Oil Pressure Gage	158
Security Light	159
Check Gages Warning Light	160
Fuel Gage	160
Driver Information Center (DIC)	162
DIC Controls and Displays	163
DIC Warnings and Messages	172
Other Messages	182
Audio System(s)	183
Setting the Time	183
Radio with Cassette	184
Radio with CD	190
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer	195
Theft-Deterrent Feature	200
Radio Reception	202
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	202
Care of Your CDs	203
Care of Your CD Player	203
Fixed Mast Antenna (Z06)	203
Power Antenna Mast Care (Convertible)	204
Integrated Windshield and Rear Window Antennas (Coupe)	204
Driving Your Vehicle	205
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	206
Defensive Driving	206
Drunken Driving	207
Control of a Vehicle	210
Braking	210
Traction Control System (TCS)	213
Active Handling System	214
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	216
Selective Ride Control	216
Steering	218
Off-Road Recovery	220
Passing	220
Loss of Control	222
Driving at Night	223
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	224
City Driving	227
Freeway Driving	228
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	229
Highway Hypnosis	230
Hill and Mountain Roads	230
Winter Driving	232
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	236
Towing	237
Towing Your Vehicle	237
Recreational Vehicle Towing	237
Loading Your Vehicle	237
Towing a Trailer	242
Service and Appearance Care	243
Service	245
Doing Your Own Service Work	245
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	246
Fuel	246
Gasoline Octane	246
Gasoline Specifications	247
California Fuel	247
Additives	248
Fuels in Foreign Countries	248
Filling Your Tank	249
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	252
Checking Things Under the Hood	252
Hood Release	253
Engine Compartment Overview	254
Engine Oil	255
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	260
Automatic Transmission Fluid	262
Manual Transmission Fluid	263
Hydraulic Clutch	264
Engine Coolant	265
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	268
Engine Overheating	268
Cooling System	271
Power Steering Fluid	277
Windshield Washer Fluid	278
Brakes	279
Battery	282
Jump Starting	283
Rear Axle	289
Bulb Replacement	290
Halogen Bulbs	290
Headlamps	290
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps	292
Back-Up Lamps	294
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	294
Tires	297
Extended Mobility Tires (Except Z06)	303
Inflation - Tire Pressure	304
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation (Except Z06)	306
Tire Rotation	307
When It Is Time for New Tires	307
Buying New Tires	308
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	309
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	310
Wheel Replacement	310
Tire Chains	313
Lifting Your Vehicle	313
If a Tire Goes Flat	317
Tire Inflator Kit (Z06 Only)	319
Appearance Care	324
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	325
Care of Safety Belts	327
Weatherstrips	327
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	327
Finish Damage	331
Carbon Fiber Hood (Z06 Commemorative Edition Model Only)	331
Magnesium Wheel Finish	331
Underbody Maintenance	331
Titanium Exhaust System (Z06 Only)	331
Fiberglass Springs	332
Chemical Paint Spotting	332
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	332
Vehicle Identification	333
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	333
Service Parts Identification Label	334
Electrical System	334
Add-On Electrical Equipment	334
Headlamp Wiring	334
Windshield Wiper Fuses	334
Power Windows and Other Power Options	334
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	335
Capacities and Specifications	341
Maintenance Schedule	343
Maintenance Schedule	344
Introduction	344
Maintenance Requirements	344
Your Vehicle and the Environment	344
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	344
Scheduled Maintenance	346
Additional Required Services	348
Maintenance Footnotes	349
Owner Checks and Services	350
At Each Fuel Fill	350
At Least Once a Month	351
At Least Once a Year	351
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	353
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	355
Engine Drive Belt Routing	356
Maintenance Record	357
Customer Assistance and Information	359
Customer Assistance and Information	360
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	360
Online Owner Center	361
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	362
Customer Assistance Offices	362
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	363
Roadside Assistance Program	364
Courtesy Transportation	365
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records	367
Reporting Safety Defects	368
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	368
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	369
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	369
Service Publications Ordering Information	369

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Your vehicle’s engine is filled at the factory with a

Mobil 1

synthetic oil, which meets all requirements

for your vehicle.

Substitute Engine Oil:

When adding oil to maintain

engine oil level, oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M

may not be available. You can add substitute oil

designated SAE 5W-30 with the starburst symbol at all

temperatures. If temperatures are above 0°F (-18°C),

you may substitute SAE 10W-30 with the starburst

symbol. Substitute oil not meeting GM Standard

GM4718M should not be used for an oil change.

Engine Oil Additives

Do not add anything to your oil. The recommended oils

with the starburst symbol that meet GM Standard

GM4718M are all you will need for good performance

and engine protection.

When to Change Engine Oil

(GM Oil Life System)

Your vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to

change your engine oil and filter. This is based on

engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on

mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at

which an oil change will be indicated can vary

considerably. For the oil life system to work properly,

you must reset the system every time the oil is changed.

When the system has calculated that oil life has been

diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary.

A CHANGE OIL SOON message will come on. Change

your oil as soon as possible within the next two times you

stop for fuel. It is possible that, if you are driving under the

best conditions, the oil life system may not indicate that

an oil change is necessary for over a year. However, your

engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year

and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer

has GM-trained service people who will perform this work

using genuine GM parts and reset the system. It is also

important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the

proper level.

If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must

change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your

last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system

whenever the oil is changed.

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