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Lowering the Convertible Top NOTICE: Don't leave the convertible out with the top down for any long periods of time. The sun and rain can damage the seat material and other things inside the vehicle. 1. Set the parking brake firmly. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into REVERSE (R). 2. Turn the ignition key to OFF. Lower both sun visors and turn them toward the door glass. 3. Unlock the front of the convertible top by lowering the latch handles and turning them inward. Push the latch handles back to the up position. NOTICE: Before lowering the convertible top into the storage area, be sure there are no objects in the way of the folded, stored top. The weight of a stored top on items in the storage area may cause the convertible top back glass to break. 2-70

Section	Page
2002 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual	1
Copyright General Motors Corp 2001	2
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:	3
Corvette: The American Dream Machine	4
Corvette Assembly Plant	8
How to Use this Manual	9
Safety Warnings and Symbols	9
Vehicle Damage Warnings	10
Vehicle Symbols	10
Model Reference	12
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems	13
Seats and Seat Controls	14
Manual Seats	14
Power Seats (Option)	15
Sport Seat (Option)	16
Reclining Seatbacks	16
Seatback Latches	18
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone	19
Why Safety Belts Work	20
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	23
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	24
Adults	24
Driver Position	25
Lap-Shoulder Belt	25
Lap Belt Cinch Feature	26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	31
Passenger Position	32
Air Bag System	32
How the Air Bag System Works	34
Where are the air bags?	34
When should an air bag inflate?	35
What makes an air bag inflate?	36
How does an air bag restrain?	36
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	36
Air Bag Off Switch	38
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	41
Children	41
Infants and Young Children	41
Restraint Systems for Children	44
Top Strap	48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position	50
Older Children	54
Safety Belt Extender	57
Checking Your Restraint Systems	57
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	57
Section 2 Features and Controls	59
Windows	60
Power Windows	61
Express- Down Windows	61
Keys	62
Door Locks	64
Power Door Locks	65
Inadvertent Lockout Protection	65
Leaving Your Vehicle	65
Memory (Option)	66
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	67
Operation	69
Panic Alarm Button	69
RKE Settings	69
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	70
Battery Replacement	71
Replacing the Battery in the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter	71
Hatch/Trunk	72
Hatch/Trunk Lid Release	73
Trunk Release Handle (Except Coupe)	75
Theft	76
Key in the Ignition	76
Parking at Night	76
Parking Lots	76
Theft-Deterrent System	77
Arming the System	77
Testing the Alarm	77
Disarming the System	78
PASS-Key	78
New Vehicle "Break-In"	79
Front Air Dam	80
Ignition Switch	80
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	81
Starting Your Engine	82
Automatic Transmission	82
Manual Transmission	82
Starter Interlock Feature	83
Racing or Other Competitive Driving	84
Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)	84
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	85
Automatic Transmission Operation	86
Manual Transmission Operation	89
Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission)	90
One to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission)	91
Downshifting (Manual Transmission)	92
Parking Brake	93
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)	94
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only)	95
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)	95
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)	96
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only)	96
Parking Over Things That Burn	97
Engine Exhaust	97
Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission)	98
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	98
Selective Real Time Damping (Option)	99
Horn	99
Tilt Wheel	100
Telescopic Steering Column (If Equipped)	100
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	101
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	101
Turn Signal on Chime	102
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	102
Lamps on Reminder	102
Flash-to-Pass Feature	102
Windshield Wipers	102
Windshield Washer	103
Cruise Control	104
Setting Cruise Control	105
Resuming a Set Speed	105
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	106
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	106
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	106
Using Cruise Control on Hills	107
Ending Cruise Control	107
Erasing Speed Memory	107
Exterior Lamps	107
Headlamps Doors	108
Daytime Running Lamps	109
Fog Lamps( If Equipped)	109
Twilight Sentinel Automatic Lamp Control (Optional in United States, Standard in Canada)	110
Interior Lamps	111
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	111
Parade Mode	111
Courtesy Lamps	111
Exit and Entry Lighting	111
Reading Lamps	112
Inadvertent Load Control	112
Mirrors	112
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	112
Electrochromic Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror with Map Lamps (Option)	113
Driver' s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	113
Power/Heated Remote Control Mirrors	114
Convex Outside Mirror	114
Storage Compartments	115
Glove Box	115
Instrument Panel Cupholder	115
Center Console Storage	115
Security Shade (Option)	116
Using the Security Shade	116
Rear Storage Compartments	116
Convenience Net (Option)	118
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter	118
Sun Visors	118
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors	118
Accessory Power Outlet	119
Floor Mats	120
How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mats	120
Roof Panel (If Equipped)	120
Removing the Roof Panel	120
Storing the Roof Panel	124
Installing the Roof Panel	125
Convertible Top (Option)	127
Lowering the Convertible Top	128
Raising the Convertible Top	132
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	134
Instrument Panel Cluster	136
Speedometer and Odometer	137
Tachometer	137
Warning Lights, Gages and Messages	138
Safety Belt Reminder Light	138
Air Bag Readiness Light	139
Air Bag Off Light	140
Voltmeter	141
Brake System Warning Light	142
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	143
Traction Control System (TCS) Light	143
Active Handling System Light	144
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	145
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)	145
If the Light Is Flashing	147
If the Light Is On Steady	147
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	148
Engine Oil Pressure Gage	149
Security Light	150
Check Gages Warning Light	150
Fuel Gage	150
Driver Information Center (DIC)	152
DIC Controls and Displays	153
Odometer	156
Trip Odometers	156
Miles Since Last Ignition Feature	156
Elapsed Time	157
Average Speed	157
Engine Oil Life	157
Twilight (Optional in United States, Standard in Canada)	158
Lock and Arm	158
Alarm	159
Approach Lights	159
Auto Lock	160
Auto Unlock	160
Easy Entry	161
Languages	161
Blank Page	161
DIC Warnings and Messages	162
Other Messages	172
Head-Up Display (HUD) (If Equipped)	173
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	177
Comfort Controls	178
Manual Comfort Controls	178
Fan Knob	178
Temperature Knob	178
Mode Knob	178
Mode Buttons	179
Automatic Electronic Dual Climate Control System (Option)	180
Digital Display	180
Driver Set Temperature Knob	181
Passenger Temperature Offset	181
Automatic Operation	181
A Typical Cold Weather Example:	182
A Typical Hot Weather Example:	182
Manual Settings	183
Function Buttons	184
Sensors	186
Solar Load Sensor	186
Outside Air Temperature Sensor	186
Inside Temperature Sensor	186
Air Conditioning	187
Heating	187
Defogging and Defrosting	188
Rear Window Defogger	188
Ventilation System	189
Ventilation Tips	189
Audio Systems	189
Setting the Clock	189
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	190
Playing the Radio	190
Finding a Station	190
Setting Preset Stations	191
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	192
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	192
Playing a Cassette Tape	192
Cassette Tape Messages	194
CD Adapter Kits	194
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control	195
Playing the Radio	195
Finding a Station	195
Setting Preset Stations	196
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	197
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	197
Playing a Compact Disc	197
Compact Disc Messages	199
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)	200
Operating the Trunk-Mounted CD Changer with the AM- FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control	202
Operating the Trunk-Mounted CD Changer with the AM- FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control	204
Compact Disc Messages	205
Theft-Deterrent Feature	205
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature	205
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss	206
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature	207
Understanding Radio Reception	207
AM	207
FM Stereo	207
Tips About Your Audio System	208
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	209
Care of Your Compact Discs	210
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	210
Fixed Mast Antenna (Z06)	210
Power Antenna Mast Care (Convertible)	211
Integrated Windshield and Rear Window Antennas (Coupe)	211
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	212
Defensive Driving	213
Drunken Driving	214
Control of a Vehicle	217
Braking	217
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	218
Using Anti- Lock	220
Braking in Emergencies	220
Traction Control System (TCS)	220
Active Handling System	222
Competitive Driving Mode	223
Steering	224
Power Steering	224
Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering	224
Steering Tips	224
Driving on Curves	224
Steering in Emergencies	225
Off-Road Recovery	226
Passing	226
Loss of Control	228
Skidding	228
Driving at Night	229
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	230
Hydroplaning	231
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	232
Driving Through Flowing Water	232
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	232
City Driving	233
Freeway Driving	234
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	235
Highway Hypnosis	236
Hill and Mountain Roads	237
Winter Driving	239
Driving on Snow or Ice	240
If You' re Caught in a Blizzard	241
Recreational Vehicle Towing	243
Loading Your Vehicle	243
Towing a Trailer	245
Section 5 Problems on the Road	246
Hazard Warning Flashers	247
Other Warning Devices	247
Jump Starting	248
Towing Your Vehicle	253
Engine Overheating	254
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	254
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	255
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	256
Cooling System	257
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank	259
If a Tire Goes Flat	264
Tire Inflator Kit (Z06 Models Only)	266
Tire Sealant	267
Air Compressor	267
Tire Inflator Kit Storage	270
To Stow the Tire Inflator Kit:	270
If You' re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	272
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	273
Service	274
Doing Your Own Service Work	274
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	275
Fuel	275
Gasoline Octane	275
Gasoline Specifications	276
California Fuel	276
Additives	276
Fuels in Foreign Countries	277
Filling Your Tank	277
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	281
Checking Things Under the Hood	281
Hood Release	282
Engine Compartment Overview	283
Engine Oil	284
Checking Engine Oil	284
When to Add Engine Oil	285
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	286
Engine Oil Additives	287
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System)	287
How to Reset the Change Oil Soon Message	288
What to Do with Used Oil	288
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	289
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Replacement	290
Automatic Transmission Fluid	291
How to Check	291
Manual Transmission Fluid	292
When to Check	292
How to Check	292
How to Add Fluid	293
Hydraulic Clutch	293
When to Check and What to Use	293
How to Check and Add Fluid	294
Rear Axle	294
When to Check Lubricant	294
How to Check Lubricant	294
What to Use	295
Engine Coolant	295
What to Use	296
Checking Coolant	297
Adding Coolant	298
Surge Tank Pressure Cap	298
Power Steering Fluid	299
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	299
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	299
What to Use	299
Windshield Washer Fluid	300
What to Use	300
Adding Washer Fluid	300
Brakes	301
Brake Fluid	301
Checking Brake Fluid	302
What to Add	302
Brake Wear	303
Brake Pedal Travel	303
Brake Adjustment	304
Replacing Brake System Parts	304
Battery	304
Vehicle Storage	305
Bulb Replacement	305
Halogen Bulbs	305
Headlamps	306
Rear Turn Signal and Taillamps	307
Back-Up Lamps	309
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	310
Tires	312
Extended Mobility Tires (Except ZO6 Models)	313
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	315
When to Check	315
How to Check	316
Tire Pressure Monitor (Except Z06)	316
Tire Rotation	318
When It's Time for New Tires	318
Buying New Tires	318
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	320
Treadwear	320
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	320
Temperature -- A, B, C	321
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	321
Wheel Replacement	322
Used Replacement Wheels	324
Using the Wheel Lock Key	324
Tire Chains	325
Lifting Your Corvette	325
Lifting From the Front	327
Lifting From the Rear	328
Appearance Care	329
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	329
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	329
Cleaning Coated Moldings	330
Cleaning Leather	330
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	330
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	331
Cleaning the Security Shade and Convenience Net	331
Care of Safety Belts	331
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	331
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	332
Weatherstrips	332
Cleaning a Removable Roof Panel	332
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	333
Washing Your Vehicle	333
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	334
Finish Care	334
Cleaning Your Convertible Top	335
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels	335
Cleaning Tires	336
Finish Damage	336
Underbody Maintenance	336
Titanium Exhaust System (Z06 Model)	337
Fiberglass Springs	337
Chemical Paint Spotting	337
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	338
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	339
Engine Identification	339
Service Parts Identification Label	339
Electrical System	340
Add-On Electrical Equipment	340
Accessory Power Plug	340
Headlamps	341
Windshield Wipers	342
Power Windows and Other Power Options	342
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	342
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	342
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	345
Replacement Bulbs	347
Capacities and Specifications	347
Engine Specifications	347
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity	348
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	348
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Routing	348
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	349
Introduction	350
Your Vehicle and the Environment	350
Maintenance Requirements	350
How This Section is Organized	351
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	352
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	352
Scheduled Maintenance	353
Footnotes	353
Scheduled Maintenance	354
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance	354
Scheduled Maintenance	355
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	361
At Each Fuel Fill	361
Engine Oil Level Check	361
Engine Coolant Level Check	361
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	361
At Least Once a Month	361
Tire Inflation Check	361
Cassette Deck Service	361
Power Antenna Service	361
At Least Twice a Year	362
Restraint System Check	362
Wiper Blade Check	362
Weatherstrip Lubrication	362
Manual Transmission Check	362
Automatic Transmission Inspection	362
At Least Once a Year	362
Key Lock Cylinders Service	362
Body Lubrication Service	362
Starter Switch Check	363
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check	363
Ignition Automatic Transmission Lock Check	364
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check	364
Underbody Flushing Service	364
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	365
Steering and Suspension Inspection	365
Tire and Wheel Inspection	365
Exhaust System Inspection	365
Fuel System Inspection	365
Engine Cooling System Inspection	366
Rear Axle Service	366
Brake System Inspection	366
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	367
Part E: Maintenance Record	369
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information	373
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	374
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	376