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Engine Compartment Fuse Block There is one fuse block in the engine compartment located on the passenger's side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. 5-98

Section	Page
2006 Chevrolet Corvette BOOK TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Six-Way Power Seats	8
Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters	9
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Seatback Latches	12
Safety Belts	13
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	13
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	18
Driver Position	18
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	25
Passenger Position	26
Safety Belt Pretensioners	26
Safety Belt Extender	26
Child Restraints	27
Older Children	27
Infants and Young Children	30
Child Restraint Systems	32
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Z06 Models Only)	36
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only)	40
Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position	40
Airbag System	44
Where Are the Airbags?	47
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	50
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	51
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	52
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	52
Passenger Sensing System	54
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	58
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	59
Restraint System Check	60
Checking the Restraint Systems	60
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	60
Features and Controls	63
Keys	65
Keyless Access System	66
Keyless Access System Operation	67
Doors and Locks	72
Door Locks	72
Power Door Locks	74
Automatic Door Lock	74
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	75
Lockout Protection	75
Hatch/Trunk	76
Windows	78
Power Windows	79
Sun Visors	81
Theft-Deterrent Systems	81
Theft-Deterrent System	81
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	83
New Vehicle Break-In	83
Front Air Dam	83
Ignition Positions	84
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	85
Starting the Engine	85
Engine Coolant Heater	86
Automatic Transmission Operation	88
Manual Transmission Operation	92
Parking Brake	95
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	95
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	97
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	97
Parking Over Things That Burn	98
Engine Exhaust	98
Running the Engine While Parked	99
Mirrors	100
Manual Rearview Mirror	100
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	100
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass	103
Outside Power Heated Mirrors	105
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	106
Outside Convex Mirror	106
OnStar® System	107
Universal Home Remote System	108
Universal Home Remote System Operation	109
Storage Areas	113
Glove Box	113
Cupholder(s)	113
Center Console Storage Area	113
Floor Mats	113
Rear Storage Area	114
Convenience Net	116
Cargo Cover	116
Roof Panel	117
Removing the Roof Panel	117
Storing the Roof Panel	120
Installing the Roof Panel	121
Convertible Top	122
Convertible Top (Manual)	122
Convertible Top (Power)	129
Vehicle Personalization	134
Memory	134
Instrument Panel	137
Instrument Panel Overview	140
Hazard Warning Flashers	142
Other Warning Devices	142
Horn	142
Tilt Wheel	142
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	144
Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal)	144
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	145
Flash-to-Pass	145
Windshield Wipers	145
Windshield Washer	146
Cruise Control	147
Exterior Lamps	151
Wiper Activated Headlamps	152
Headlamps on Reminder	152
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	152
Fog Lamps	153
Twilight Sentinel®	154
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	155
Instrument Panel Brightness	155
Courtesy Lamps	155
Entry/Exit Lighting	155
Reading Lamps	156
Battery Run-Down Protection	156
Head-Up Display (HUD)	156
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	160
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	161
Climate Controls	161
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	161
Outlet Adjustment	166
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	167
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	168
Instrument Panel Cluster	169
Speedometer and Odometer	170
Tachometer	170
Safety Belt Reminder Light	170
Airbag Readiness Light	170
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	171
Voltmeter Gage	173
One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission)	174
Brake System Warning Light	174
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	175
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	176
Active Handling System Light	176
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	177
Tire Pressure Light	178
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	178
Engine Oil Pressure Gage	181
Security Light	182
Fog Lamp Light	182
Lights On Reminder	182
Highbeam On Light	182
Fuel Gage	183
Driver Information Center (DIC)	184
DIC Controls and Displays	184
DIC Warnings and Messages	189
Other Messages	203
DIC Vehicle Personalization	204
Audio System(s)	213
Setting the Time	214
Radio with CD	215
Navigation/Radio System	235
Theft-Deterrent Feature	235
Radio Reception	235
Care of Your CDs	236
Care of the CD Player	236
Diversity Antenna System	237
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (Roof or Trunk Mounted)	237
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (Diversity System)	237
Chime Level Adjustment	237
Driving Your Vehicle	239
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	240
Defensive Driving	240
Drunken Driving	241
Control of a Vehicle	244
Braking	244
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	245
Braking in Emergencies	247
Traction Control System (TCS)	247
Active Handling System	248
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	250
Selective Ride Control	250
Steering	251
Off-Road Recovery	253
Passing	253
Loss of Control	255
Racing or Other Competitive Driving	256
Driving at Night	257
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	258
City Driving	260
Freeway Driving	261
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	262
Highway Hypnosis	263
Hill and Mountain Roads	264
Winter Driving	266
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	270
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	271
Loading Your Vehicle	271
Towing	276
Towing Your Vehicle	276
Recreational Vehicle Towing	276
Towing a Trailer	276
Service and Appearance Care	277
Service	279
Accessories and Modifications	279
California Proposition 65 Warning	279
Doing Your Own Service Work	280
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	280
Fuel	280
Gasoline Octane	281
Gasoline Specifications	281
California Fuel	281
Additives	282
Fuels in Foreign Countries	282
Filling the Tank	283
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	286
Checking Things Under the Hood	286
Hood Release	287
Engine Compartment Overview	288
Engine Oil	292
Engine Oil Life System	299
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	301
Automatic Transmission Fluid	304
Manual Transmission Fluid	304
Hydraulic Clutch	304
Engine Coolant	305
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	308
Engine Overheating	308
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	310
Cooling System	310
Power Steering Fluid	316
Windshield Washer Fluid	317
Brakes	318
Battery	321
Jump Starting	322
Rear Axle	327
Bulb Replacement	328
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	328
Halogen Bulbs	328
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps	328
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps	330
Replacement Bulbs	330
Windshield Replacement	330
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	331
Tires	333
Tire Sidewall Labeling	334
Tire Terminology and Definitions	336
Extended Mobility Tires	338
Inflation - Tire Pressure	340
Tire Pressure Monitor System	343
Tire Rotation	345
When It Is Time for New Tires	345
Buying New Tires	346
Different Size Tires and Wheels	347
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	348
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	349
Wheel Replacement	349
Tire Chains	352
Lifting Your Vehicle	352
If a Tire Goes Flat	357
Appearance Care	358
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	358
Fabric/Carpet	359
Coated Moldings	360
Leather	360
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	361
Cargo Cover and Convenience Net	361
Care of Safety Belts	361
Weatherstrips	361
Washing Your Vehicle	362
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	362
Finish Care	362
Windshield and Wiper Blades	363
Removable Roof Panel	364
Convertible Top	364
Aluminum Wheels	365
Tires	365
Finish Damage	366
Underbody Maintenance	366
Fiberglass Springs	366
Chemical Paint Spotting	366
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	367
Vehicle Identification	368
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	368
Service Parts Identification Label	368
Electrical System	368
Add-On Electrical Equipment	368
Headlamp Wiring	369
Windshield Wiper Fuses	369
Power Windows and Other Power Options	369
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	369
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	370
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	374
Capacities and Specifications	377
Maintenance Schedule	379
Maintenance Schedule	380
Introduction	380
Maintenance Requirements	380
Your Vehicle and the Environment	380
Using the Maintenance Schedule	380
Scheduled Maintenance	382
Additional Required Services	384
Maintenance Footnotes	385
Owner Checks and Services	386
At Each Fuel Fill	387
At Least Once a Month	387
At Least Once a Year	387
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	390
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	392
Engine Drive Belt Routing	393
Maintenance Record	394
Customer Assistance and Information	397
Customer Assistance and Information	398
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	398
Online Owner Center	399
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	400
Customer Assistance Offices	400
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	401
Roadside Assistance Program	402
Courtesy Transportation	403
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	405
Collision Damage Repair	406
Reporting Safety Defects	409
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	409
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	410
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	410
Service Publications Ordering Information	410