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1 LongTripmighwayMaintenanceSchedule 1 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) * * 0Lubricate the suspension, steering and parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Lubricate the suspension, steering and parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90O F (32°C) or higher. (Continued) 7-35

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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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule

67,500

Miles

(112

500

km)

Change

engine

oil

and

filter (or

every

months,

whichever

occurs

first).

Emission

Control

Service.

Lubricate

the

suspension,

steering

and

parking

brake

cable

guides,

underbody

contact

points

and

linkage

(or

every

months,

whichever

occurs

first).

75,000

Miles

(125

000

km)

Change engine oil

and

filter

(or

every

12 months,

whichever

occurs first).

Lubricate

the

suspension, steering and

parking

brake cable guides,

underbody

contact

points

and

linkage

(or

every

months,

whichever

occurs first).

Change automatic

transmission fluid and

filter

the

vehicle

mainly

driven

under

one or

these

conditions:

heavy city traffic

where the outside

temperature

regularly

reaches

(32°C) or

higher.

Emission

Control

Service.

(Continued)

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