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AUTO TONE: This feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for country/western, classical, news, rock, pop and jazz stations. C/W will appear on the display when you first press AUTO TONE.Each time you press it, another setting will appear on the display. Press it again after JAZZ appears and the AUTO TONEdisplay will go blank. Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB knobs. Also, if you use the BASS and TREB knobs, control will return to them and the AUTO TONE display will go blank. Adjusting the Speakers Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than If that are so thin they may not work well in this player. a tape is inserted when the ignition is on but the radiois off, the tape will begin playing. A tape symbol is shown in the center of the graphic display whenever a tape is inserted. When a tape is active, the tape symbol willbe accompanied by a direction arrow. While the tape is playing, use the VOL, AUTO TONE, BAL, FADE, BASS and TREBcontrols just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show the tape symbol and an arrow to show which of the side tape is playing. BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to the right for the right speakers and to the left for the left speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to the right to adjust the sound to the front speakers and to the left for the rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you're not using them. If you hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound, may it not be in squarely. Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over. The player is able to detect a tight or broken tape, and will eject the tape. The radio will go back to playing the last station selected. The player automatically senses the cassette for metalor Cr02 and sets the pre-emphasis. Anytime a tapeis inserted, the top side is selected to playfirst. 3-16

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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AUTO

TONE:

This feature allows you to choose preset

bass and treble equalization settings designed for

country/western, classical, news, rock, pop and jazz

stations.

C/W

will appear on the display when you first

press AUTO

TONE. Each time you press it, another

setting will appear on the display. Press it again after

JAZZ

appears and the AUTO

TONE display will go

blank. Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB

knobs. Also,

you use the BASS and

TREB

knobs,

control will return to them and the AUTO

TONE

display will go blank.

Adjusting

the

Speakers

BAL:

Press this knob lightly

it extends. Turn the

knob to the right for the right speakers and to the left for

the left speakers. The middle position balances the

sound between the speakers.

FADE:

Press this knob lightly

it extends. Turn the

knob

the

right to adjust the sound to the front

speakers and to the left for the rear speakers. The middle

position balances the sound between the speakers.

Push these knobs back into their stored positions when

you’re not using them.

Playing

Cassette

Tape

Your tape player is built

work

best

with

tapes

that

are

minutes long

each side. Tapes

longer

than

that

are

thin they may

not

work

well

this

player.

a tape is inserted when the ignition is on but

the

radio

off, the tape will begin playing. A tape symbol is shown

in the center of

the

graphic

display

whenever

tape

inserted. When a tape is active, the tape symbol

will be

accompanied by

direction

arrow.

While the tape is playing,

use the

VOL,

AUTO

TONE,

BAL,

FADE, BASS and

TREB controls just as

you do

for the radio. Other controls

may have different

functions when

a tape is inserted. The display

will

show

the tape symbol and an arrow

show

which

side of the

tape is playing.

you hear nothing or hear just a

garbled

sound,

it may

not be in squarely. Press EJECT to remove the tape and

start over.

The player is able to detect

tight

broken

tape,

and

will eject the tape. The radio

will go back

playing

the

last station selected.

The player automatically senses the cassette for

metal

Cr02 and sets the pre-emphasis. Anytime a

tape is

inserted, the top side is selected

play

first.

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