Chevrolet 2005

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Main 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual M Page Canadian Owners How to Use This Manual Index Safety Warnings and Symbols Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Page Page Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats Manual Seats Six-Way Power Seats Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters Heated Seats Reclining Seatbacks Page Seatback Latches Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone Why Safety Belts Work Page Page Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Lap-Shoulder Belt Page Page Page Page Page Page Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Passenger Position Safety Belt Pretensioners Safety Belt Extender Child Restraints Older Children Q: A: Page Page Infants and Young Children Q: A: Page Child Restraint Systems Page Q: A: Top Strap Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Page Page Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position Page Page Page Page Airbag System Page Where Are the Airbags? Page Page When Should an Airbag Inate? What Makes an Airbag Inate? How Does an Airbag Restrain? What Will You See After an Airbag Inates? Page Airbag Off Switch Page Page Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Page Section 2 Features and Controls Keys Keyless Access System Keyless Access System Operation Q K } L Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Page Page Battery Replacement Doors and Locks Door Locks Page Power Door Locks K Q Automatic Door Locks Programmable Automatic Door Unlock Lockout Protection Hatch/Trunk Hatch/Trunk Lid Release V(Hatch/Trunk): Press the hatch/trunk lid }(Hatch/Trunk): Press the hatch/trunk lid Emergency Trunk Release Handle (Convertible Only) Windows Power Windows Power Window Initialize Express-Down Window Window Indexing Sun Visors Theft-Deterrent Systems Theft-Deterrent System Arming the System Testing the Alarm Disarming the System Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Front Air Dam Ignition Positions / 9 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Starting Your Engine Stopping Your Engine Racing or Other Competitive Driving Engine Coolant Heater To Use The Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) One to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) Downshifting (Manual Transmission) Parking Brake Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You Are Parked (Automatic Transmission) Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Compass Mirror Operation Compass Calibration Compass Variance Cleaning the Mirror Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass P Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Compass Display Compass Variance Compass Calibration Cleaning the Mirror Outside Power Heated Mirrors Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror Outside Convex Mirror OnStar System OnStar Services OnStar HomeLink Personal Calling OnStar Virtual Advisor Transmitter Programming the HomeLink Transmitter Programming HomeLink Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Using HomeLink Erasing HomeLink Buttons Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button Storage Areas Glove Box Cupholder(s) Center Console Storage Area Floor Mats Rear Storage Area Rear Trunk Partition Page Convenience Net Cargo Cover Using the Cargo Cover Roof Panel Removing the Roof Panel Page Page Storing the Roof Panel Installing the Roof Panel Convertible Top Convertible Top (Manual) Page Lowering the Manual Convertible Top Page Page Raising the Manual Convertible Top Page Convertible Top (Power) Lowering the Power Convertible Top Raising the Power Convertible Top Page Vehicle Personalization Memory Easy Exit Seat B Page Page Section 3 Instrument Panel Page Page Page Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Horn Tilt Wheel Telescopic Steering Column Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever G 3 - I Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Windshield Wipers 1 6 Windshield Washer Cruise Control 9 R T Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Page Erasing Speed Memory Exterior Lamps O ; 5 Wiper Activated Headlamps Headlamps on Reminder Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Fog Lamps - Twilight Sentinel Exterior Lighting Battery Saver Instrument Panel Brightness Courtesy Lamps Entry/Exit Lighting Reading Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection Head-Up Display (HUD) Page Page Accessory Power Outlets Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System Automatic Operation Manual Operation N H % 6 x9w ^ Sensors Defogging and Defrosting - 1 Rear Window Defogger = Outlet Adjustment Operation Tips Passenger Compartment Air Filter Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Page Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer Safety Belt Reminder Light Airbag Readiness Light Airbag Off Light Voltmeter Gage One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) Brake System Warning Light Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light Active Handling System Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Tire Pressure Light Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light If the Light Is Flashing If the Light Is On Steady Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Engine Oil Pressure Gage Security Light Fog Lamp Light Lights On Reminder Highbeam On Light Fuel Gage Driver Information Center (DIC) DIC Controls and Displays . 4 2 FUEL Button GAGES Button TRIP Button OPTION Button RESET Button DIC Warnings and Messages Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Other Messages DIC Vehicle Personalization Entering the Personal Options Menu Personal Options Page Page Audio System(s) Setting the Time Radio with CD Radio Data System (RDS) XM Satellite Radio Service Playing the Radio 4 Finding a Station O/e(Tune): Turn this knob to select tSEEK u:Press the right or the left arrow to go to tSCAN u:Press and hold either arrow for Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) e Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) e e Finding a Category Station (RDS and XM) Setting Preset Categorys (RDS Only) RDS Messages 4 Radio Messages XM Radio Messages XM Radio Messages (contd) Playing a CD (Single CD Player) { | X Playing a CD(s) (Six-Disc CD Player) M Playing a Specic Loaded CD X { | tSCAN u:To scan one CD, press and hold either Using an MP3 CD MP3 Format Root Directory Empty Directory or Folder No Folder Order of Play File System and Naming Preprogrammed Playlists Playing an MP3 { | 4 Y Using R(Song List) Mode (Single CD, MP3, and Six-Disc CD) Page CD Messages Navigation/Radio System Theft-Deterrent Feature Radio Reception AM FM Care of Your CDs Care of Your CD Player Page Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Page Control of a Vehicle Braking Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Using Anti-Lock Braking in Emergencies Traction Control System (TCS) Active Handling System Competitive Driving Mode Limited-Slip Rear Axle Selective Ride Control Steering Power Steering Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering Steering Tips Driving on Curves Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Skidding Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Page Hydroplaning Driving Through Deep Standing Water Driving Through Flowing Water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Page Winter Driving Driving On Snow or Ice If You Are Caught in a Blizzard Page If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading Your Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Page Page Certication Label Towing Towing Your Vehicle Recreational Vehicle Towing Towing a Trailer Page Page Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service California Proposition 65 Warning Doing Your Own Service Work Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Fuel Gasoline Octane Gasoline Specications California Fuel Additives Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Page Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release Page Page Page Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Engine Oil Additives Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filters How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filters Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch When to Check and What to Use How to Check and Add Fluid Engine Coolant Checking Coolant Adding Coolant Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Engine Overheating If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode Cooling System How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank Page Page Page Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Adding Washer Fluid Brakes Brake Fluid Checking Brake Fluid What to Add Brake Wear Brake Pedal Travel Brake Adjustment Replacing Brake System Parts Battery Vehicle Storage Jump Starting Page Page Page Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant How to Check Lubricant Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Halogen Bulbs Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps Replacement Bulbs Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Page Page Tires Winter Tires Tire Sidewall Labelling Tire Size Tire Terminology and Denitions Page Extended Mobility Tires Page Ination - Tire Pressure When to Check How to Check Tire Pressure Monitor System High Speed Operation Tire Pressure Monitor System Page Tire Rotation When It Is Time for New Tires Buying New Tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C Temperature A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Wheel Replacement Page Page Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains Lifting Your Vehicle Lifting From the Front Page Page If a Tire Goes Flat Appearance Care Fabric/Carpet Using Cleaner on Fabric Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Coated Moldings Leather Instrument Panel Interior Plastic Components Cargo Cover and Convenience Net Glass Surfaces Care of Safety Belts Weatherstrips Washing Your Vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Finish Care Windshield and Wiper Blades Removable Roof Panel Convertible Top Aluminum Wheels Tires Finish Damage Underbody Maintenance Fiberglass Springs Chemical Paint Spotting Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Identication Vehicle Identication Number (VIN) Service Parts Identication Label Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers Page Page Page Page Page Capacities and Specications Engine Specications Engine Data Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Introduction Maintenance Requirements Your Vehicle and the Environment Using Your Maintenance Schedule Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Additional Required Services Maintenance Footnotes Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Fill Engine Oil Level Check Engine Coolant Level Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check At Least Once a Month Tire Inspection and Ination Check At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check Underbody Flushing Service Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Page Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Page Maintenance Record Maintenance Record Page Page Page Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Online Owner Center Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users Customer Assistance Offices United States Customer Assistance Canada Customer Assistance Overseas Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Roadside Assistance Program Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation Scheduling Service Appointments Transportation Options Shuttle Service Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Information Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual Service Bulletins Owners Information Current and Past Model Order Forms ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y