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A Typical Cold Weather Example: Your vehicle has been parked outside ~ v e r ~ ~ iin h t g cold weather (below 32 OF/ 0"C) and you have set the driver temperature at 73 O (23 "C) and have selected F the AUTO mode. The system will automatically adjust the temperature output to maximum heating. The fan will start at a low speed. This is to avoid blowing cold air into the vehicle. The length of the delay depends on the amount of time since the engine was last started, the outside temperature and the engine coolant temperature. As the coolant warms up, the fan speed will gradually increase. Air will flow to the floor with some air to the windshield to prevent fogging under most normal conditions. As the interior of the vehicle warms up to your comfort set temperature, the fan speed will decrease and the temperature output may become cooler. If the interior temperature continues to warm up due to heatingfrom the sun or outside temperature increases, the system may switch to other air delivery modes (typically DEFOG or BI-LEVEL). A vpical Hot Weather Example: Your vehicle has Seen parked outside all day in hot weather (above 70 O F / 2 1 C) and you have set the driver temperature at 73"F (23 C ) and have selected O O the AUTO mode. The system will automatically adjust the temperature output tomaximum cooling. Theblower will start at a low speed momentarily to push the hot air to the floor of the vehicleand then go to a higher blower speed with cold airflow out of the instrument panel outlets.A small amount of airflow will continue through the lower ducts tocool the floor area. The air intake may start in the recirculated mode for maximum cooling performance. As the interior of the vehicle cools down to your comfort set temperature, the fanspeed will decrease and the temperature output may become warmer. The airintake may shift from recirculation to fresh air mode. If the interior continues to cooldue to a decrease in the amount of heat the vehicle is absorbing from the sun or a decrease in the outside temperature, the system could switch to other air delivery modes (typically BI-LEVEL or DEFOG). 3-7

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	14
Seats and Controls	15
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	19
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts - and the Answers	23
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	24
Driver Position	25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	31
Passenger Position	32
Air Bag System	32
Children	38
Child Restraints	40
Larger Children	43
Safety Belt Extender	46
Checking Your Restraint Systems	46
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	47
Features and Controls	50
Keys	51
Door Locks	53
Memory (Option)	54
Remote Function Actuation System	55
Remote Hatch Release	63
Theft	64
Universal Theft-Deterrent System	65
PASS-Key	67
New Vehicle "Break-In"	68
Ignition Switch	69
Starting Your Engine	71
Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)	73
Automatic Transmission Operation	75
Manual Transmission Operation	78
Parking Brake	81
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only)	82
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)	84
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	85
Parking Over Things That Burn	85
Engine Exhaust	86
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked Automatic Transmission	86
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	87
Selective Real Time Damping (Option)	87
Windows	89
Tilt Wheel	90
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	90
Lamps	99
Interior Lamps	101
Mirrors	102
Storage Compartments	103
Floor Mats (Option)	108
Roof Panel	109
Instrument Panel	117
Instrument Panel Cluster	119
Warning Lights, Gages and Messages	120
Driver Information Center (DIC)	130
DIC Warnings and Messages	139
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	148
Comfort Controls	149
Manual Comfort Controls	149
Automatic Electronic Dual Climate Control System (Option)	152
Air Conditioning	158
Heating	159
Defogging and Defrosting	159
Audio Systems	160
Setting the Clock for All Systems	160
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player Automatic Tone Control	161
CD Adapter Kits	165
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (Option)	165
Trunk Mounted CD Changer (Option)	169
Theft-Deterrent Feature	173
Understanding Radio Reception	175
Tips About Your Audio System	175
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	176
Care of Your Compact Discs	177
Integrated Windshield and Rear Window Antennas	177
Your Driving and the Road	180
Defensive Driving	181
Drunken Driving	181
Control of a Vehicle	185
Braking	185
Steering	190
Off-Road Recovery	192
Passing	192
Loss of Control	194
Driving at Night	195
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	197
City Driving	200
Freeway Driving	201
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	202
Highway Hypnosis	203
Hill and Mountain Roads	203
Winter Driving	205
Loading Your Vehicle	209
Towing A Trailer	210
Problems on the Road	212
Hazard Warning Flashers	213
Jump Starting	214
Towing Your Vehicle	219
Engine Overheating	224
Cooling System	227
If a Tire Goes Flat	233
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	233
Service and Appearance Care	236
Service	237
Fuel	238
Fuels in Foreign Countries	240
Filling Your Tank	240
Checking Things Under the Hood	243
Engine Oil	246
Air Cleaner	251
Automatic Transmission Fluid	253
Manual Transmission Fluid	254
Hydraulic Clutch	255
Rear Axle	257
Engine Coolant	257
Surge Tank Pressure Cap	261
Thermostat	261
Power Steering Fluid	261
Windshield Washer Fluid	262
Brakes	264
Battery	267
Bulb Replacement	268
Halogen Bulbs	268
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	272
Tires	275
Appearance Care	286
Cleaning the Inside of Your Corvette	287
Care of Safety Belts	289
Cleaning the Outside of Your Corvette	290
Aluminum Wheels	292
Tires	292
Underbody Maintenance	292
Appearance Care Materials	294
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	295
Service Parts Identification Label	295
Electrical System	296
Replacement Bulbs	304
Capacities and Specifications	304
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	306
Maintenance Schedule	308
Introduction	309
Your Vehicle and the Environment	309
How this Section is Organized	310
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	311
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	320
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	324
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	325
Part E: Maintenance Record	327
Customer Assistance Information	330
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	331
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users	333
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program	334
Canadian Roadside Assistance	336
Courtesy Transportation	337
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	338
Warranty Information	339
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	339
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	340
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	340
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada	340

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Typical

Cold

Weather

Example:

Your

vehicle

has

been

parked

outside

~ v e r ~ ~ i g h t

cold weather (below 32 OF/

and you have set

the driver temperature at 73 OF

(23

"C)

and have selected

the

AUTO mode. The system will automatically adjust

the temperature output to maximum heating. The

fan

will start at a low speed. This

to avoid blowing cold

air into the vehicle. The length of the delay depends

on the amount of time since the engine was last started,

the outside temperature and the engine

coolant

temperature. As the coolant warms up, the fan speed

will gradually increase. Air will flow to the floor with

some air to the windshield to prevent fogging under

most normal conditions.

As the interior

the vehicle warms up

your comfort

set temperature, the fan speed will decrease and the

temperature output may become cooler. If the

interior

temperature continues to warm

up due to

heating from

the sun or outside temperature increases, the system

may switch to other air delivery modes (typically

DEFOG or BI-LEVEL).

vpical

Hot

Weather

Example:

Your

vehicle

has

Seen

parked outside all day in

hot

weather (above

O F /

and you have

set

the

driver temperature at

(23

C )

and have

selected

the AUTO mode. The system will automatically

adjust

the temperature output

to maximum cooling.

The blower

will start at a low speed momentarily to push the

hot

air to the floor of the

vehicle and then

to a higher

blower speed with cold airflow out of the

instrument

panel

outlets. A small amount of airflow will continue

through the lower ducts

to cool the floor

area.

The air intake may start

the

recirculated mode for

maximum cooling performance. As the interior of the

vehicle cools down to your comfort set

temperature,

the

fan speed will decrease and the temperature

output

may become warmer. The

airintake may shift

from

recirculation to

fresh

air mode.

the interior

continues

cool due to a decrease

the

amount

heat the

vehicle is absorbing from the sun or a decrease

the

outside temperature, the system could

switch

other

air

delivery modes (typically BI-LEVEL or DEFOG).

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