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Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster and Driver Information Center (DIC) are designed to let you know at a glance how the vehicle is running. You'll know how fast you're going, about how much fuel you have left and many other things you'll need to know to drive safely and economically. The instrument panel cluster indicator warning lights, gages and DIC messages are explained on the following pages. United States shown, Canada similar 3-30

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Front Seats	9
Manual Seats	9
Power Seats	9
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Seatback Latches	12
Sport Seat	13
Safety Belts	14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Driver Position	20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	27
Passenger Position	27
Safety Belt Extender	27
Child Restraints	28
Older Children	28
Infants and Young Children	30
Child Restraint Systems	33
Top Strap	37
Top Strap Anchor Location	38
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	38
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	40
Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position	41
Air Bag System	46
Where Are the Air Bags?	47
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	49
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	49
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	49
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	50
Air Bag Off Switch	51
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	54
Restraint System Check	55
Checking Your Restraint Systems	55
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	55
Features and Controls	58
Keys	60
Remote Keyless Entry System	61
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	62
Doors and Locks	66
Door Locks	66
Power Door Locks	67
Lockout Protection	67
Leaving Your Vehicle	67
Hatch/Trunk	68
Windows	71
Power Windows	72
Sun Visors	72
Theft-Deterrent Systems	73
Theft-Deterrent System	73
PASS-Key	74
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	76
New Vehicle Break-in	76
Front Air Dam	76
Ignition Positions	77
Starting Your Engine	78
Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)	80
Automatic Transmission Operation	81
Manual Transmission Operation	84
Parking Brake	87
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	88
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	90
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	91
Parking Over Things That Burn	91
Engine Exhaust	92
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked (Automatic Transmission)	93
Mirrors	94
Manual Rearview Mirror	94
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	94
Outside Power Heated Mirrors	95
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	95
Outside Convex Mirror	95
Storage Areas	96
Glove Box	96
Cupholder(s)	96
Center Console Storage Area	96
Floor Mats	97
Rear Storage Area	98
Convenience Net	99
Cargo Cover	99
Roof Panel	100
Removing the Roof Panel	100
Storing the Roof Panel	103
Installing the Roof Panel	104
Convertible Top	106
Lowering the Convertible Top	107
Raising the Convertible Top	110
Vehicle Personalization	112
Memory	112
Instrument Panel	114
Instrument Panel Overview	115
Hazard Warning Flashers	117
Other Warning Devices	117
Horn	118
Tilt Wheel	118
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	119
Exterior Lamps	125
Interior Lamps	128
Head-Up Display (HUD)	130
Accessory Power Outlets	133
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	134
Climate Controls	135
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	135
Outlet Adjustment	141
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	142
Instrument Panel Cluster	143
Speedometer and Odometer	144
Tachometer	144
Safety Belt Reminder Light	144
Air Bag Readiness Light	145
Air Bag Off Light	145
Voltmeter Gage	147
Brake System Warning Light	148
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	149
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	149
Active Handling System Light	150
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	151
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	151
Engine Oil Pressure Gage	154
Security Light	155
Check Gages Warning Light	155
Fuel Gage	155
Driver Information Center (DIC)	157
DIC Controls and Displays	158
DIC Warnings and Messages	166
Other Messages	174
Audio System(s)	175
Setting the Time	175
Radio with Cassette	176
Radio with CD	180
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer	183
Theft-Deterrent Feature	188
Understanding Radio Reception	190
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	190
Care of Your CDs	191
Care of Your CD Player	191
Fixed Mast Antenna (Z06)	191
Power Antenna Mast Care (Convertible)	192
Integrated Windshield and Rear Window Antennas (Coupe)	192
Driving Your Vehicle	194
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	195
Defensive Driving	195
Drunken Driving	195
Control of a Vehicle	198
Braking	199
Traction Control System (TCS)	202
Active Handling System	203
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	204
Selective Ride Control	205
Steering	206
Off-Road Recovery	208
Passing	208
Loss of Control	210
Driving at Night	211
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	212
City Driving	215
Freeway Driving	216
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	217
Highway Hypnosis	218
Hill and Mountain Roads	218
Winter Driving	220
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	225
Towing	226
Towing Your Vehicle	226
Recreational Vehicle Towing	226
Loading Your Vehicle	226
Towing a Trailer	228
Service and Appearance Care	230
Service	232
Doing Your Own Service Work	233
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	233
Fuel	234
Gasoline Octane	234
Gasoline Specifications	234
California Fuel	235
Additives	235
Fuels in Foreign Countries	235
Filling Your Tank	236
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	238
Checking Things Under the Hood	239
Hood Release	240
Engine Compartment Overview	241
Engine Oil	242
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	247
Automatic Transmission Fluid	249
Manual Transmission Fluid	249
Hydraulic Clutch	251
Engine Coolant	252
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	255
Engine Overheating	255
Cooling System	258
Power Steering Fluid	264
Windshield Washer Fluid	265
Brakes	266
Battery	269
Jump Starting	270
Rear Axle	275
Bulb Replacement	276
Halogen Bulbs	276
Headlamps	276
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps	278
Back-Up Lamps	280
Replacement Bulbs	280
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	281
Tires	283
Extended Mobility Tires (Except Z06)	283
Inflation - Tire Pressure	285
Tire Pressure Monitor System (Except Z06)	286
Tire Rotation	287
Buying New Tires	288
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	289
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	290
Wheel Replacement	290
Tire Chains	293
Lifting Your Corvette	293
If a Tire Goes Flat	297
Tire Inflator Kit (Z06 Only)	299
Appearance Care	304
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	304
Care of Safety Belts	306
Weatherstrips	306
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	307
Finish Damage	310
Magnesium Wheel Finish	310
Underbody Maintenance	310
Titanium Exhaust System (Z06 Only)	310
Fiberglass Springs	310
Chemical Paint Spotting	310
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	311
Vehicle Identification	312
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	312
Service Parts Identification Label	312
Electrical System	313
Add-on Electrical Equipment	313
Accessory Power Plug	313
Headlamp Wiring	314
Windshield Wiper Fuses	314
Power Windows and Other Power Options	314
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	315
Capacities and Specifications	321
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	323
Maintenance Schedule	326
Maintenance Schedule	327
Introduction	327
Your Vehicle and the Environment	327
Maintenance Requirements	327
How This Section is Organized	328
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	329
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	329
Scheduled Maintenance	329
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	332
At Each Fuel Fill	332
At Least Once a Month	332
At Least Twice a Year	333
At Least Once a Year	333
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	336
Steering and Suspension Inspection	336
Tire and Wheel Inspection	336
Exhaust System Inspection	336
Fuel System Inspection	337
Engine Cooling System Inspection	337
Rear Axle Service	337
Brake System Inspection	337
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	338
Part E: Maintenance Record	340
Customer Assistance Information	344
Customer Assistance Information	345
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	345
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	346
Customer Assistance Offices	347
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	348
Roadside Assistance Program	348
Courtesy Transportation	350
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	352
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	352
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	352
Service Publications Ordering Information	353