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Extended Mobility Tires Your Corvette, when new, had Goodyear Extended Mobility Tires (EMT). There's no sparetire, no tire changing equipment and no place to store a tire in the vehicle. Extended Mobility Tires perform so well without any air that a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) is used to alert you if a tire has lost pressure. The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) has a sensor on each road wheel that transmits to a receiver on the instrument panel. The system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry and Science Canada. This device complies with Part 15 the FCC Rules. of Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. If a tire's inflation pressure is between 5 psi (35 kPa) and 25 psi (170 kPa), you will see a message on the Driver Information Center. This message will show which tire isunderinflated and two chimes will sound. An example would be LOWTIRE PRESSURE-LR. This would mean that the inflation pressure in your left rear tire is between 5 psi (35 P a ) and 25 psi (170 Wa). If the inflation pressure in the tire drops below 5 psi (35 kPa), the message would read FLAT TIRE-LR and four chimes will sound. See "Driver Information Center" in the Index. The TPM will also alert you if a tire's pressure is higher than 42 psi (290 kPa). The message will show which tire is overinflated and two chimes will sound. An example would be HIGH PRESSURE-LR. This would mean that the inflation pressure in your left rear tire is higher than 42 psi (290 Wa). See"Driver Information Center" in the Index. If a tire pressure message appears on the Driver Information Center, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressureschecked and set to those shown on your Tire Loading Information label. 6-41

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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Extended

Mobility

Tires

Your Corvette, when

new, had Goodyear Extended

Mobility Tires (EMT). There’s no

spare tire, no tire

changing equipment and no place to store a tire in the

vehicle. Extended Mobility Tires perform

well

without any air that a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) is

used

to alert you if a tire has lost pressure.

The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) has a sensor on

each road wheel that transmits to a receiver on the

instrument panel.

The system operates on a radio frequency subject to

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and

with Industry and Science Canada.

This

device

complies

with

Part

of the

FCC

Rules.

Operation

subject

the

following

two

conditions:

(1)

this

device

may

not

cause

harmful

interference,

and

(2)

this

device

must

any

interference

received,

including

interference

that

may

cause

undesired

operation.

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry and

Science Canada. Operation is subject to

the

following

two conditions:

(1)

this device may not cause

interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation of the device.

Changes or modifications to this system by other

than an

authorized service facility could void authorization

use this equipment.

If a tire’s inflation pressure is between

psi

(35 kPa)

and 25 psi

(170

kPa), you will see a message on the

Driver Information Center. This message will show

which tire

is underinflated and two chimes will sound.

An example would be

LOWTIRE PRESSURE-LR.

This would mean that the inflation pressure in your left

rear tire is between

psi (35 P a ) and 25 psi

(170

Wa).

If the inflation pressure in the tire drops below

psi

(35 kPa), the message would read FLAT TIRE-LR and

four chimes will sound. See “Driver Information

Center” in the Index.

The TPM will also alert you if a tire’s pressure

higher

than 42 psi (290 kPa). The message will show which tire

is overinflated and two chimes will sound. An example

would be

HIGH

PRESSURE-LR. This would mean that

the inflation pressure in your left rear tire is higher

than

42 psi

(290

Wa).

See“Driver Information Center” in

the Index.

If a tire pressure message appears

the Driver

Information Center, stop as soon as you can.

Have

the

tire

pressures checked and set to those shown on your

Tire Loading Information

label.

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