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The 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Owner’s Manual
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Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you howto use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system.

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Features and Controls
This section explains howto start and operate your vehicle.

3-1

Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This section tells you howto adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.

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Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll findhelpful information and tips about theroad and how to drive under different conditions.

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Problems on the Road
This section tells whatto do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.

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Service and Appearance Care
Here the manualtells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good.

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Maintenance Schedule
This section tells youwhen to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.

8- 1

Customer Assistance Information
This section tells you howto contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and ownerpublications.
It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8-10.

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Index
Here’s an alphabeticallisting of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.

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was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the
product after that time without further notice. For
vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name
“General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet
Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual.
Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be
there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you
sell thevehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new
owner can use it.

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CORVETTE: THE AMERICAN
DREAM MACHINE
In the early O OS, it was only a designer’s dream. Today
the Corvette stands alone as America’s dream car -- a
testament to its unmistakable charisma and the
excitement it inspires. Unique styling, powerful
performance and an undeniablepanache have made
Corvette one of the most celebratedsports cars in
the world.
In 1953, Corvette produced 300 new lightweight
fiberglass roadsters. A handful went to project
engineers, General Motors managers, and a select group
of movie stars and celebrities. With atwo-speed
Powerglide automatic transmission,Blue Flame
six-cylinder engine, and gleaming Polo White exterior,
the Corvette began its drive into the heart of America.
Designers freshened up the ’Vette in1956 by adding a
removable hardtop and the famous Corvette “coves.”
The sculptured body enhanced its sporty look, and a
standard 210-horsepower Chevy V8 engine solidified
Corvette’s reputation as a production
race car.

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In 1963, Corvette hit the road with an eye-catching new
look -- the Sting Ray coupe. An instant success, the
now-classic Sting Ray featured concealed headlamps
and a unique splitrear window. The split window would
only be offered in 1963, making this model among the
most prizedCorvettes ever built.

Restyled inside and out for 1968, this 'Vette sported a
lean and hungry shape, creating a senseof motion even
when standing still.And for the first time, Corvette
offered removable roof panels.

For its 25th anniversary, the1978 Corvette paced the 62nd Annual Indianapolis 500 and received a new fastback
roofline witha wide expanseof glass that wrapped around thesides.

In 1984, the fourth generation of America’s favorite
sports car anticipated the future with a sleek look and
advanced technology that provided superior handling
and performance. Windshield angle was the sheerest of
any domestic vehicle, cornering ability the tightest of
any production car. In short, the 1984 redesign enhanced
the Corvette’s reputation as a leader in the world sports
car market.

After 44 years of production, Corvette only got better.
The fifth-generation Corvette arrived in 1997, featuring
a completely restyled body and a new, all-aluminum,
5.7 Liter, 345-horsepower LS1 V8engine. The
structure of the fifth-generation redesign is the stiffest
ever developed in 44 years of Corvette production,
resulting in unparalleled ride quality and outstanding
handling. Also unique to the new Corvette is a
rear-mounted transmission.
Available as a Coupe for 1997, the new Corvette offered
such standard features as extended-mobility tires, a
Bose audio system, and a new, latch-operated roof
designed for easy removal.
With manydesign cues inspired by the classic models
of the 1960s, the new fifth-generation Corvetteis an
impressive combination of sleek styling and world-class
sports car performance. For 1998, in addition to the
Coupe, a convertible is reintroduced.

CORVETTE ASSEMBLY PLANT
The Corvette Assembly Plantin Bowling Green,
Kentucky is one of the most sophisticated and
computerized automobile assemblyfacilities in
the world. To build your 1998 Corvette, over
1,025 employes teamed up withthe 58 high-tech
robots that assist ina variety of processes, from welding
to painting.
The Bowling Green facilityis Corvette’s thirdhome
since 1953. Since beginning production in June
of 1981, it has become one of Kentucky’s most
popular tourist attractions.
Corvette Assembly Plant tours areavailable. For
dates and times, call (502) 745-8419. Reservations
are required for groups of 10 or more. For more
information, call (502) 745-8228.
The new National Corvette Museum,located near the
assembly plant, opened its doors inSeptember of 1994.
It is also attracting tourists to thearea. For more
information, call 1-800-53-VETTE or (502) 781-7973.

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How to Use this Manual
Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning
to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you
do this, it will help you learn about the features and
controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find
that pictures and words worktogether to explain
things quickly.

Index
A good place to look for what you needis the Index in
back of the manual. It’s analphabetical list of what’s in
the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it.

These mean thereis something thatcould hurt
you or other people.
In the caution area, we tell you what the hazardis. Then
we tell you what todo to help avoidor reduce the
hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or
others could be hurt.
You will also find acircle
with a slash throughit in
this book.This safety
symbol means “Don’t,’’
“Don’t do this” or “Don’t
let this happen.”

Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a number of safety cautions in this book.
We use a box and the word CAUTIONto tell you
about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore
the warning.

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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you
will find these notices:

KNOTICE:

These mean there is something that
could
damage your vehicle.

In the notice area, we tell you about something that
can damage your vehicle. Many times,this damage
would not be coveredby your warranty,and itcould
be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help
avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might
see
CAUTION and NOTICE warningsin different colors
or in different words.
You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTION orNOTICE.

Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
CAUTION
POSSIBLE
INJURY
PROTECT
EYES BY
SHIELDING

CAUSTIC
BAlTERY
ACID COULD
CAUSE
BURNS

These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:

These symbols
have to do with
your lamps:

DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK

TURN
SIGNALS
BATTERY
CHARGING
SYSTEM

FASTEN
SEAT
BELTS

WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER

BRAKE

COOLANT

AVOID
SPARKS OR
FLAMES

These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:

COOLANT
TEMP

FLASHER

SPARK OR
FLAME
COULD
EXPLODE
BAllERY

These symbols
are on some of
your controls:

WINDOW
DEFOGGER

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(@)

ENGINE OIL
A
PRESSURE W

,\I/,
FOG LAMPS

VENTILATING
FAN

ANTI-LOCK
BRAKES

(@)

Here are some
other symbols
you may see:

FUSE

LIGHTER

HORN

SPEAKER

FUEL

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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
Here you’ll find information about the
seats in your Corvette and how to use your safetybelts properly. You can also
learn about some things you should
not do with air bags and safety belts.
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Seats
and
Seat
Controls
1-5
Safety
Belts:
They’re for Everyone
People Ask About
1- 10 Here Are Questions Many
Safety Belts -- and the Answers
1- 11
How toWear Safety BeltsProperly
1-11
Driver
Position
1-17SafetyBelt
Use DuringPregnancy
1- 18PassengerPosition

1-18AirBag
System
1-25
Children
1-27
Child Restraints
1-34
Larger Children
1-37
Safety
Belt
Extender
1-37
Checking Your Restraint Systems
1-38
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash

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Seats and Seat Controls

Power Seat

This part tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them,
and also about reclining seatbacks and seatback latches.

Manual Front Seat (Option, Passenger Only)

Pull up on the lever in front of the seat to unlock it.
Slide the seatto where you wantit. Then release the
lever and try to move theseat with your body to make
sure the seat is locked into place.

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The switch for the power seats is locatedon the sideof
each seat, near thebase.
Different parts of the power seat control move different
parts of your seat. If you move the whole control, the
whole seat willmove. The back of the control will raise
of the control
or lower the back of the seat, and the front
will raise or lower the front of the seat.
Move the control to the front or to the back to move the
seat forward or backward. Move the control up to raise
the seat and downto lower it.
Your preferred seat position canbe stored and recalled if
you have the memory option.See “Memory” in the Index.

Sport Seat (Option)

Reclining Seatbacks

In additionto the power seat control, there are three
you change the shape of your
other switches that help
seat. There are two lumbar
supports (A and B) for the
middle and lower back. There’s also side
a bolster
switch (C) that adjusts the sides of the seat around you
to give you more lateral support.

The lever for the reclining seatbackis located on the
side of each seat, near the base.
To adjust the seatback, pull up on thelever andtilt the
seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock
the seatback into place.

For lumbar support, move
each switch (A and B)
forward to inflate or rearward
to deflate.
Move the side bolster switch
(C) up for more side
support and down for
less support.

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But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle
is moving.

Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is
in motioncan be dangerous. Evenif you buckle
up, your safety belts can’t their
do job when
you’re reclined likethis.
The shoulder belt can’t do
its job because it
won’t be against yourbody. Instead, it will bein
front of you. In a crash you could gointo it,
receiving neckor other injuries.
The lap belt can’t doits job either. In a crash the
belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt
forces would be there, not
at your pelvic bones.
This could cause serious
internal injuries.
For proper protection
when the vehicle isin
motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well
back in the seatand wear your safety belt properly.

Seatback Latches
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CAUTION:

If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That
could cause injury to the person sitting there.
Always press rearward on the seatback to be
sure it is locked.

Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone
This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts
properly. It also tells you some things you should not do
with safety belts.
Both seatbacks fold forward to give you access to the
rear area.To fold a seatback forward, lift this latch and
pull the seatback forward. The seatback will lock down
in this position.To unlock, lift up on the latch and push
the seatbackrearward. When youreturn the seatback to
its original position, make sure the seatback is locked.

And it explains the air bag system.

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Don’t let anyone ride where heor she can’t wear
a safety belt properly. If you are ina crash and
you’re not wearing a safety belt,your injuries
can be much worse.You can hit things inside the
vehicle or be ejectedfrom it. You can be seriously
injured orkilled. In the same crash, you might
not be if you are buckled up. Alwaysfasten your
safety belt,and check that your passenger’s belt
is fastened properly too.

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle.In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likelyto be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow peopleto
ride in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and safety belts.Be sure
everyone inyour vehicle is in a seat andusing a
safety belt properly.

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Your vehicle has alight that
comes on as a reminder to
buckle up. (See “Safety
Belt Reminder Light”in
the Index.)

In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to
wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work.
You never know if you’ll be ina crash. If you do have a
crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one.

A few crashesare mild, and some crashes can be
so
serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive.
In many of them, people
But most crashes are in between.
who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away.
Without beltsthey could have been badly hurt killed.
or
After more than 30 years of safety beltsin vehicles,
the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does
matter ... a lot!

Why Safety Belts Work
When you ride inor on anything, you go as fast as
it goes.

Put someone on it.

Take the simplest vehicle.Suppose it's just a seat
on wheels.

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Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider
doesn’t stop.

The person keeps going until stoppedby something.
In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...

or theinstrument panel ...

or the safety belts!
With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.
You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance,
and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why
safety belts make such good sense.

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Here Are Questions Many PeopleAsk
About Safety Belts-- and the Answers
Qt Won’t I be trappedin the vehicle after an
accident if I’m wearing a safety belt?

You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety
belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt,
even if you’re upside down. And your chance of
being conscious during and after an accident, so
you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if
you are belted.

If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have
to
wear safety belts?

Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in
most of them in thefuture. But they are
supplemental systems only; so they work with
safety belts -- not instead of them. Every air bag
system ever offered for salehas required the use of
safety belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that has air
bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most
protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions,
but especially in side and other collisions.

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&t If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from
home, why should I wear safety belts?

You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an
accident -- even one thatisn’t your fault -- you and
your passenger can be hurt. Being a good driver
doesn’t protect you from things beyond your
control, such as bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km)
of home. And the greatest numberof serious
injuries and deaths occur at speeds ofless
than 40 mph (65 km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Adults
This partis only for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special things to know about safety
belts and children.And there are different rules for smaller
children and babies.If a childwill be ridmgin your
vehicle, see thepart of this manual called “Children.”
Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.
First, you’ll wantto know which restraint systems your
vehicle has.
We’ll start with the driver position.

Driver Position
This part describes thedriver’s restraint system.

Lap-Shoulder Belt
The driver has alap-shoulder belt. Here’s howto wear
it properly.

1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index)
so you can sit upstraight.

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Don’t let itget twisted.
When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the
way, it will lock. If it does, let itgo back all the way
and start again. See “Lap Belt Cinch Feature” in
the Index.

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.

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Pull upon the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If
the beltisn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt
Extender” at the end of this section.
Make surethe release button on the buckle is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

and snug on
The lap partof the belt should be worn low
the hips,just touching the thighs.In a crash,this applies
force to the strong pelvic
bones. And you’d be less likely
If you slid under it, the belt
to slide under the lap belt.
would apply forceat your abdomen.This could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go
over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts
of the
body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stopor crash.

Lap Belt Cinch Feature
If you do not want the lap belt to move freely, pull the
lap belt out all the way to set the lock. To permit the lap
belt to move freely again, unbuckle the belt, let
it retract
all the way, and buckle up again.

What’s wrong with this?

You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder isbelt
too loose.In a crash, you would move forward
too much, which could increase injury. The
shoulder belt should fit against your body.

The shoulder beltis too loose. It won’t give nearly
as much protectionthis way.

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What's wrong with this?

You can be seriously injuredif' your beltis buckled
In a crash, the belt
in the wrong place like this.
would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces
This could
would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your
belt into the buckle nearest you.

The belt is buckled in the wrong place.

What’s wrong with this?
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You can be seriouslyinjured if you wear the
shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your
body would movetoo far forward, which would
increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Also, the belt would apply toomuch force to the
ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
You could also severelyinjure internalorgans
like your liver or spleen.

The shoulder beltis worn under the arm. It should
be worn over theshoulder at all times.

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What’s wrong with this?

You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In
a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the
belt to spread impact forces. If a is
belt
twisted,
make it straightso it can work properly, or ask
your dealerto fix it.

The belt is twisted across the body.

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant
women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be
seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts.

To unlatch the belt,just push thebutton on the buckle.
The belt should go back
out of the way.
Before you close the door, besure the belt is out of the
way. If you slam the dooron it, you can damage both the
belt and your vehicle.
A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and
the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below
the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.

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The best way to protectthe fetus is to protect the
mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more
likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For
pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making
safety belts effective is wearing them properly.

Passenger Position
To learn how to wear the passenger’s safety belt
properly, see “Driver Position’’ earlier in this section.
The passenger’s safety belt works the same
way as the
driver’s safety belt -- except for one thing.If you ever pull
the lap portionof the belt outall the way, you will engage
If this happens, just let
the child restraint locking feature.
the belt go back all the way andstart again.

Air Bag System
This part explains the air bag system.
Your vehicle has two air bags -- one air bag for the
driver and another air bagfor the passenger.
Here arethe most important things to know about the air
bag system:

You can be severely injured or killed in a crash
if
you aren’t wearing your safety belt even if you
have air bags. Wearing your safety belt
during a
crash helps reduce your chance
of hitting things
inside the vehicle or being ejected from it.
Air
bags are “supplemental restraints” to the safety
belts. All air bags are designed to work with
safety belts,but don’t replace them. Air bags
are
designed to work only inmoderate to severe
crashes where the front of your vehicle hits
something. Theyaren’t designed to inflate at all
in rollover, rear, side or low-speed frontal
crashes. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a
safety beltproperly whether or not there’san
air bag for that person.

Air bags inflate withgreat force, faster thanthe
blink of an eye. If you’re too closeto an inflating
air bag, it could seriouslyinjure you. Safety belts
help keep you in position before
and duringa
crash. Always wearyour safety belt, even with
air
bags. The driver should sit as far back as possible
while still maintainingcontrol of the vehicle.

Children who are upagainst, or very close to,an
air bag when it inflates can be seriously
injured
or killed. Air bags pluslap-shoulder belts offer
the best protectionfor adults and older children,
but not for young children and infants. Neither
the vehicle’s safety belt system
nor its air bag
system is designed for them. Young children and
infants need the protection that a child restraint
system can provide. Alwayssecure children
properly in your vehicle. To read how, see the
part of this manual called “Children” and see the
caution labels on the sunvisors and the
passenger’s safety belt.

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There is an air bag readiness
light on the instrument
panel, which shows the air
bag symbol.

How the Air BagSystem Works

The system checks the air bag electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical
problem. See “AirBag Readiness Light” in the Index
for more information.

Where are the air bags?
The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.

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A CAUTION:
If something is between
an occupant and an air
bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it
might forcethe object into that person. The path
of an inflating air bag must bekept clear. Don’t
put anything between an occupant and an air
bag, and don’t attach or putanything on the
steering wheel hub oron or near any other air
bag covering.

The passenger’s air bag
is in the instrument panel on the
passenger’s side.

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When should an air bag inflate?

What makes an air bag inflate?

An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe
frontal or near-frontal crash. The air bag will inflate
only if the impact speed is above the system’sdesigned
“threshold level.” If your vehicle goesstraight into a
wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is
about 9 to 15 mph (14 to 24 km/h). The threshold level
can vary, however, withspecific vehicle design, so that
it canbe somewhat above orbelow this range. If your
vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such
as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The
air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, side
impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not
help the occupant.

In an impact of sufficient severity, the air
bag sensing
system detectsthat the vehicle is ina crash. The sensing

It is possible that ina crash only oneof the two air bags in
your Corvette will deploy.This is rare, but can happen ina
crash just severe enough to make anair bag inflate.
In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air
bag should have inflated simply because of the damage
to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were.
Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and
how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or
near-frontal impacts.

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system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which
inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag and related
hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the
steering wheel andin the instrument panelin front of
the passenger.

How does an air bag restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions,
the steering wheel or the
even belted occupants can contact
instrument panel.Air bags supplement the protection
provided by safety belts.Air bags distribute the forceof
the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper
body,
stopping the occupant more gradually. But
air bags would
not help youin many types of collisions, including
rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, primarily because
an occupant’s motion is not toward those
air bags. Air
bags should never be regarded as anything more
than a
supplement to safety belts,and then only in moderate to
severe fi-ontal or near-frontal collisions.

What will you see afteran air bag inflates?
After an air bag inflates,it quickly deflates, so quickly
that some people may not even
realize the air bag
inflated. Some componentsof the air bag module -- the
steering wheel hub forthe driver’s air bag, or the
instrument panel for the passenger’s bag-- will be hot
for a short time.The parts of the bag thatcome into
contact with you may be
warm, but not too hot to touch.
There willbe some smoke anddust coming from vents
in the deflated air bags.
Air bag inflation doesn’t prevent
the driver from seeing from
or being able to steer the
vehicle, nor doesit stop people from leaving the vehicle.

When an air bag inflates, thereis dust in the air.
This dust could cause breathing problems for
people with a history of asthma or other
breathing trouble.To avoid this, everyone in the
as soon as it is safe to doso.
vehicle should get out
If you have breathing problems but can’t get out
of the vehicle after an
air bag inflates, then get
fresh air by openinga window or door.

In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag,
windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.
Additional windshield breakage mayalso occur from
the passenger air bag.
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Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they
inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag
system. If you don’t get them, the
air bag system
won’t be there to help protect youin another crash.
A new system willinclude air bagmodules and
possibly other parts. The service manual for your
vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.

Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module,
which records information about the air bag system.
The module records information about thereadiness
of the system, when the sensorsare activated and
driver’s safety belt usage atdeployment.

Let only qualified technicians work on your air
bag system. Improper service can mean that your
air bag system won’t work properly. See your dealer
for service.

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NOTICE:
If you damagethe covering for the driver’s or the
passenger’s air bag, the bag maynot work
properly. You may have to replacethe air bag
module in the steering wheel or both the air bag
module and the instrumentpanel for the
passenger’s air bag. Do not open or break the air
bag coverings.

Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Air bags affect how your vehicleshould be serviced.
There are parts of the air bag systemin several places
around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to
inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your
dealer and the Corvette Service Manual have
information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag
system. To purchase a service manual, see “Service and
Owner Publications” in the Index.

For up to10 minutes after the ignitionkey is
turned off and thebattery is disconnected,an air
bag can still inflate during improper service. You
can beinjured if you are close to an airbag when
it inflates. Avoid yellow wires, wires wrapped
with yellowtape or yellow connectors. Theyare
probably part of the air bag system. Besure to
follow proper service procedures,and make sure
the person performing work for you is qualified
to do so.
The air bagsystem does not need regular maintenance.

Children
Everyone in a vehicle
needs protection! That includes
infants and all childrensmaller than adult size. Neither
the distance to be traveled northe age and size of the
traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety
restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United
States and in every Canadian province says children up
to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.

Smaller Children and Babies

Children who are up against, or very close to,an
air bag whenit inflates can be seriously
injured
or killed. Air bags pluslap-shoulder belts offer
the best protectionfor adults and older children,
but not for young children and infants. Neither
the vehicle’s safety belt system
nor its air bag
system is designedfor them. Young children and
infants need the protection that a childrestraint
system can provide. Always
secure children
properly in yourvehicle.

A CAUTION:

A very young child’ship bones are so small that a
regular belt mightnot stay low on the hips, as it
should. Instead, the belt will likelybe over the
child’s abdomen.In a crash, the belt would apply
force right on the child’s abdomen, which could
cause serious or fatalinjuries. Smaller children
and babies should always berestrained in a child
restraint. However, infants, who should be
restrained in a rear-facing child restraint, cannot
ride safely in this vehicle. The instructions for the
restraint will saywhether it is the righttype and
size for your child. If a forward-facing child
restraint is suitable for your child, besure the
child is alwaysproperly restrained while riding in
this vehicle.

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Infants need complete support, including support for the
head and neck. This is necessary because an infant’s
neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared
with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a
rear-facing restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash
forces canbe distributed across the strongest part of the
infant’s body,the back and shoulders. A baby should be
secured in an appropriate infant restraint, but you
shouldn’t secure thattype of restraint in this vehicle
because of the air bagrisk.

A CAUTION:
Never hold a babyin your arms while riding in a
vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much until a
crash. During a crash a baby will become
so
heavy you can’t hold it.
For example, ina crash
at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby
will suddenly become a 240-lb.
(110 kg) forceon
your arms. The baby would be almost impossible
to hold.

Child Restraints
Every time infants andyoung children ride in
vehicles, they shouldhave protection provided by
appropriate restraints.

What are the different types ofadd-on child
restraints?

Add-on child restraints are available in four basic
types. When selectinga child restraint, take into
consideration not onlythe child’s weight andsize,
but also whetheror not the restraint will be
compatible withthe motor vehicle inwhich it
will be used.

An infant carbed (A) is a special bed made for use
in a motor vehicle. It’s an infant restraint system
designed to restrain or position a child an a
continuous flat surface. With an infantcar bed,
make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the
center of the vehicle.

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A rear-facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant
to facethe rear of the vehicle. Rear-facing infant
restraints are designed for infants of up toabout
20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type
of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’s head,
neck and body can have the support they need in a
crash. Some infant seats come in two parts -- the
base stays secured in thevehicle and the seat part
is removable.

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A forward-facing child restraint(C-E) positions a
child uprightto face forward in the vehicle. These
forward-facing restraints are designed
to help protect
children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and
or
about 26to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, up
to around four yearsof age. One type,a convertible
restraint, is designed to be used either as a rear-facing
infant seator a forward-facing child seat.

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A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children who
are about 40 to 60 lbs. (18 to 27 kg) and about
four to eight years of age. It’s designed to improve
the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Booster
seats with shields use lap-onlybelts; however,
booster seats without shields use lap-shoulder
belts. Booster seats can also help a child to see
out the window.

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When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child
restraint is designed tobe used in a vehicle. If it is, it
will havea label saying that it meets Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
Then follow the instructions
for the restraint. You may
find these instructionson the restraint itself or in a
booklet, or both. Theserestraints use the belt system in
your vehicle, but the child also has to besecured within
the restraint to help reduce
the chance of personal injury.
The instructions thatcome with the child restraint will
show you howto do that. Both the owner’smanual and
the child restraintinstructions are important, so if either
one of these is not available, obtaina replacement copy
from the manufacturer.

The child restraint must be secured properly in the
passenger seat.
Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move
around in a collision or sudden stop andinjure people in
the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child
restraint in your vehicle -- even whenno child is in it.

Top Strap
Some child restraints have a top strap. Don’t use a
restraint like that in your vehiclebecause the top strap
anchor cannot be installed properly. You shouldn’t
use this type of child restraint without anchoring the
top strap.

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Securing a Child Restraint in thePassenger
Seat Position

You’ll beusing the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part
about the top strap if the child restrainthas one. Be sure
to follow the instructions that came with the child
restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and
as the instructions say.

1. Because your vehicle has a passenger air bag, always
move the seat as far back as it will go before
securing a forward-facing child restraint.(See
“Seats” in the Index.)
2. Put the restraint on the seat.
Your vehicle has a passenger air bag. Never put a
rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle. Here’s why:

A child ina rear-facing child restraint can be
seriously injured if the passenger’s air bag
inflates. This is because
the back of a rear-facing
child restraint would be very closeto the inflating
air bag. Do not usea rear-facing child restraint in
this vehicle.
If’a forward-facingchild restraint is suitable for
your child, always movethe passenger seat as far
back as it will go.

3. Pick up the latch plate, and runthe lap and shoulder
portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through
or
around the restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.
If the shoulder belt goes infront of the child’s face or
neck, put it behind the child restraint.

4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is
positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the
safety belt quicklyif you ever hadto.

5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all theway out of the
retractor to set the lock.

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Larger Children

6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the
retractor while you push down on the child restraint.
You may find it helpful to use your knee to push
down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions to be sure it is secure.

To remove the childrestraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's
safety belt and let itgo back all the way. The safety belt
will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult
or larger child passenger.

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Children who have outgrownchld restraints should
wear the vehicle's safety belts.
Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in
a crash.
Children who aren't buckled up can strike other
people who are.

What if a child is wearing alap-shoulder belt,
but thechild isso small that the shoulder
belt is
very closeto the child's face or neck?

Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but
be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child's
shoulder, so that in a crash thechild's upper body
would have the restraint that belts provide.

Never do this.
Here two childrenare wearing the same belt. The
belt can't properlyspread the impact forces. In a
crash, the two children can be crushed together
and seriously injured.A belt must be used by
only one personat a time.

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/A CAUTION:

I
Never do this.
Here a child is sitting in aseat that has a
lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulderpart is behind
the child. If the child wears the belt in this
way, il
a crash the child might slideunder the belt. The
belt’s force would then be applied
right on the
child’s abdomen.That could cause seriousor
fatal injuries.
The lapportion of the belt should be worn low and snug
on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies
belt force to the child’s pelvic bonesin a crash.

Safety Belt Extender

Checking Your Restraint Systems

If the vehicle’s safety beltwill fasten around you, you
should use it.

Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light
and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and
anchorages are working properly.Look forany other
loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see
anything that might keep a safety belt system from
doing its job, have it repaired.

But if a safety belt isn’tlong enough to fasten, your
dealer will order youan extender. It’sfree. When you go
in to orderit, take the heaviest coat you will wear,so the
extender will be longenough for you. The extender will
be just for you, andjust forthe seat in your vehicle that
you choose. Don’tlet someone else use it, and useit
only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it
to the regular safety belt.

Torn or frayed safety belts may notprotect you in a
crash. They can rip apart underimpact forces. If a belt is
torn or frayed, get a new one right away.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not needregular maintenance.)
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Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
If you’ve had a crash, do you need newbelts?
After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
But if the belts were stretched, as they wouldbe if worn
during a more severe crash, then you need newbelts.

If you ever seea label on the driver’s or passenger’s
safety belt that says to replace the belt, be sure to do so.
Then the new beltwill be there to help protect you ina
collision. You would see this label onthe belt near the
latch plate.
If belts are cutor damaged, replace them. Collision
damage also may meanyou will need to have safety belt
or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs
may be necessaryeven if the belt wasn’t being used at
the time of the collision.
If an air baginflates, you’ll need to replace air bag
system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier in
this section.

Section 2 FeaturesandControls
Here you can learn about
the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also
explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly -- and whatto do if you have a problem.
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Door Locks
Memory (Option)
Remote Function ActuationSystem
Remote Hatch/TrunkLid Release
Universal Theft-DeterrentSystem
PASS-Key@
New Vehicle“Break-In”
Ignition Switch
Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater(Canada Only)
Automatic TransmissionOperation
Manual Transmission Operation
Parking Brake
Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic TransmissionModels Only)
Shifting Outof PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission)
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)

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Parking Over Things That Burn
Engine Exhaust
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
(Automatic Transmission)
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Selective Real Time Damping (Option)
Windows
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever
Exterior Lamps
Interior Lamps
Mirrors
Storage Compartments
Roof Panel (Coupe)
Convertible Top (Option)
Instrument Panel
Warning Lights, Gages and Messages
Driver Information Center (DIC)

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Keys

A CAUTION:
Leaving young childrenin a vehicle with the
ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons.
A child or others could be badly injured or
even killed.
They could operate power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t
leave the keysin a vehicle with young children.

One key is used for the
ignition, the doors and all
other locks.

If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, call the
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center at
1-800-CHEV-USA. (Canadian customers call
1-800-268-2800.)

NOTICE:

When a newvehicle is delivered, the dealer gives the
first owner a key and bar
a coded tag. Both the key and
the tagare attached to a key ring.

Your vehicle has a numberof features that can
help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of
trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock
your key inside. You may even have to damage
So be sure you have an
your vehicle to get in.
extra key.

The heavy paper tag has code
a on it that tells your
dealer or a qualifiedlocksmith how to make extra keys.
Keep the bar-coded tagin a safe place. If you lose your
key, you’ll beable to have a newone made easily using
this tag. If your key doesn’thave a tag and you need a
new ignition key,go to your Chevrolet dealer for the
correct key code.

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Door Locks

Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers especially children can easily
open the doors and fall out. When adoor is
locked, the inside handle won’t open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked
door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
This may not beso obvious: You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety belts
properly, lock your doors, and you will befar
better off whenever you drive your vehicle.

There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use your door key or the key
fob transmitter.

If your theft-deterrent system is armed, unlock the doors
only with the key or the transmitter to avoid setting off
the alarm.See “Universal Theft-Deterrent” in the Index.

To lock the door from the inside, move the lockcontrol
on the door forward. To unlock it, move the lock control
on the door backward.

Power Door Locks

Press the power door unlocWlock switch
on either door
to lock or unlock both
doors at once.

Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your key, open
your
door and set the locksfrom inside. Then get out and
close the door.

Memory (Option)

MEMORY can store and recall thevehicle settings for
the driver’s seat position, the outsiderearview mirror
position, comfort control temperature, fan speed and
mode settings, radio presets, tone, volume,playback
mode (AMEM, Tape or CD), last displayed station,
compact disc position and audio tape direction.

Your vehicle hasa Remote Function Actuator,or key
fob transmitter function that can
also lock your vehicle
as you walk away fromit. See “Remote Function
Actuation System’’ inthe Index.

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The MEMORY buttonsare located on the driver’s side
door, above the power mirror buttons. The MEMORY
buttons can store andrecall the vehicle settings for up to
three drivers. Use button “1” to store the vehicle settings
for the first driver, button “2” for a second driver or
press buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for a third driver.
To store your vehicle settings, press and hold a
MEMORY button. The light will glow steady for one
second and then flash once when the settings
are completed.
To recall your settings, press your MEMORY button.
The lightabove the button will flash until the correct
vehicle settings are achieved, then glow for three
seconds when completed.
Your memory settings willalso be recalled when you
press the active door UNLOCK button on the key
fob transmitter.

Remote Function Actuation System
Your vehicle has a passive/active Remote Function
Actuation (RFA) system that allows you to lock and
unlock your doors, unlock your hatch/trunk lid, turn the
panic alarm on and off and disarm or
arm your
theft-deterrent system. When using oneof the key fob
transmitters supplied with your vehicle, the passive
range distance is as much as30 feet (9 m) away from the
vehicle on the driver’s side and 20feet (6 m) away on
the passenger’s side. The active range distance
is as
much as 100 feet (30 m) away.
Your vehicle comes
standard with two
transmitters, andup to
three can be matched
to your vehlcle.

Drivers 1 , 2 and 3 correspond to the order in which your
key fob transmitters were programmed. (See “Fob
Training” in the Index.)
Memory recall will not work if the vehicle is moving,
the ignition key is removed or a power seat, mirror or
memory switch is being used. Memory recall will be
temporarily interrupted during engine crank.

See “Matching Transmitter(s) toYour Vehicle” later in
this section.

Your RFA system operates ona radio frequency subject
to Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) Rules
and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject tothe following two conditions:
(1) this device may notcause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept anyinterference
received, includinginterference that may cause
undesired operation.
This device complies with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may notcause interference, and (2) this
device must acceptany interference received, including
interference thatmay cause undesired operation of
the device.
Changes or modifications to this system by
other than an
authorized service facility could void authorizationto
use this equipment.

If you ever notice a decrease in thekey fob transmitter
range, try doing one of the following:
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Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions that follow.

Check the distance. You may be too far fromyour
vehicle. You may need to standcloser duringrainy
or snowy weather.

Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or
right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.

Check to make sure that an electronic device
such as a cellular phone or lap top computer isnot
causing interference.

Try to resynchronize the transmitter by pressing
and holding the LOCK andUNLOCK buttons for
seven seconds when standing nextto the vehicle.

If you’re stillhaving trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.

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Operation
You don’t have to doanything for the RFA to work
when the passive feature is on.

You can also use the buttons on the transmitter to
actively unlock your vehicle. Press UNLOCK once to
unlock the driver’s door, or press UNLOCK again
within 10 seconds to unlock both doors.
The hatchltrunk lid will unlock when the button with
the
trunk symbol is pressed, as long as the ignitionis turned
to the OFF position.
If you move out of range with the slider switch setto
ON, the key fob transmitter will:
Lock the doors after five seconds.
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Arm the theft-deterrent system.

Sound the horn to let you know the doors are locked
(if you have set your options to do so). (See “Driver
Information Center Controls and Displays”in
the Index.)
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You can turn on the passive feature by moving the
transmitter’s slider switch to ON. Now, when you move
toward your vehicle with the key fob transmitter, the
system will automatically disarm your theft-deterrent
system and unlock the driver’s door or both depending
on how the system is programmed. If it’s dark enough
outside, your interior lamps will come on.

Turn off the interior lamps.

The system hasa feature that makes it difficult for you
to lock your keys in your
vehicle. If you leave your keys
in the ignition and attempt to lockthe doors, the vehicle
will not lock anda chime will soundto remind you that
the keysare in the ignition.If the door lock is pressed
again, within five seconds, the doors will lock and the
keys can be locked in the car.
If you leave the keys in
the ignition and move away withthe key fob transmitter,
the doorsstill will not lock.You should notice that the
horn doesn’t soundand return to get your keys out of
the ignition.
The system will allow you
to lock yourkeys in the
vehicle if youdidn’t leave them in theignition. You
should, however, be able
to use the key fob transmitter
to get them out as long the
as passive slide switch is in
the ON position. After 15 seconds of no motion, the key
fob transmitter shuts down
to save the battery. Wait
about 30 seconds, thenrock the vehicle. The key fob
transmitter should “wake up” and unlock
the doors.
This system can’t guarantee that you will
never be
locked out of your vehicle. If the battery is low or if the
key fob transmitter is in a place where the signal can’t
get tothe antenna, it won’t unlockthe doors. Always
remember to take your keys with you.

Panic Alarm Button
When you press the special horn buttonon the key
fob transmitter, your vehicle’s hornwill sound. This
panic alarm button will allow youto attract attention,
if needed.
If the horn alarm sounds, there are three ways to turn
it off:
Push the panic alarm button on the key fob
transmitter again.

Wait 90 seconds, and the horn will turn off by
itself or
Turn the key to any position in the ignition switch,
except OFT.

RF’A Settings
You can adjust the settings on the system through the
Driver Information Center (DIC). You can have just the
driver’s or both door locks passively unlock, change the
type of alarm used by the theft-deterrent, or have lamps
come on when you approachthe vehicle. See “Driver
Information Center Controls and Displays” in theIndex.

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I’urning the Passive SystemOff
You can disablethe passive feature by moving the
transmitter’s slider switch to
OFF. The vehicle will no
longer automatically disarm your theft-deterrent system
or unlock the doors, however, you will able
be to
actively control useof the door locks, the hatch/trunk lid
release and the panic alarm using
the four transmitter
buttons. (These buttons also work when the passive
feature is on.)
Make sure to fully slide the switch to either side when
turning the key fob transmitter on andoff. You should
feel a double click when sliding
the switch back
and forth.

You can also check whetherthe passive system is on or
off by closing the door and moving away
from the
vehicle with the keys and transmitter.
If the doors lock,
the passive system is on.
If you are working around your vehicle and keeping
your keys with you, you might want turn
to the RFA
passive systemoff. If you don’t, the transmitter will
keep locking and unlocking your doors.

Transmitter Range
The active range (using one
of the four buttons)of the
key fob transmitter is approximately 60 to 100 feet
(18 to 30 m). The passive range (having the slider
switch set toON) is approximately 10 to 20 feet
(3 to 6 m) on the passenger’s sideof the vehicle and
20 to 30 feet (6 to 9 m) on the driver’s side.

Resynchronizing Your Transmitter

Matching Transmitter(s)To Your Vehicle

Your RFA system uses acontinually changing code for
increased security. Normally,the receiver in your
vehicle willkeep track of this changing code. ,If your
vehicle does not respondto your transmitter, do the
following to determine what’swrong:

Each key fob transmitter is coded to preventanother
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through
your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining
transmitters with you when you go to yourdealer. When
the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your
vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be
matched. Once your dealer has coded the new
transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle. Each vehicle can have only three transmitters
matched to it.

1. Get closer to the vehicle and try pressing a button
again. Your battery may be low (If so, see “Battery
Replacement” in theIndex).
2. While standing close to your vehicle, press the
LOCK and UNLOCKbuttons on your transmitter at
the same time and hold for seven seconds. This will
attempt to resynchronize the security code in your
RFA key fob transmitter.

3. When resynchronization is achieved, the horn
will chirp.
Loss of synchronization will occur after transmitter
battery replacementor disconnection of the
vehicle’s battery.
If attempts to resynchronize your transmitter to the
vehicle are not successful, you mayneed to match the
transmitter to the vehicle.

To match transmitters to your vehicle:
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
2. Clear any warning messages on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) by pressing the
RESET button.

3. Press the OPTIONS button on the DIC severaltimes
until the blank page is displayed, then press and hold
the RESET button for two seconds.

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4. When the messageFOB TRAINING is displayed,
push the RESET button once.
The message HOLD
LK + UNLK 1ST FOB will be displayed.
5. Press and holdthe LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on
the transmitter simultaneouslyfor 15 seconds.
6. When a transmitter is learned, the DIC will display
FOB LEARNED and then prompt you to learn the
next transmitter.
7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for each additional transmitter.

8. Remove the key from the ignition.
The programming mode will shutoff if
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You don’t program any transmitters for two minutes.

You take the key outof the ignition.

You have programmed three transmitters.

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Battery Replacement
Under normal use,the battery in your key fob
transmitter shouldlast about 18 months.

You can tell the battery
is weak if the transmitter won’t
work at the normal range
in any location.If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it’s probably timeto change the battery.

NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to touch
any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.

Replacing Your Battery

1. Insert a coininto the sloton the backof the
transmitter and gently pry apart
the front and back.
2. Gently pull the battery out
of the transmitter.

3. Put the new battery inthe transmitter, positive (+)
side up. Use a battery, type CR2450,
or equivalent.
4. Reassemble the transmitter in theorder shown. Make
sure to putit together in the correct order so water
won’t getin.
5. Resynchronize the transmitter. (See
“Resynchronizing Your Transmitter” underRemote
Function Actuation System in the
Index.)
6. Test the transmitter.

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Remote Hatch/Trunk Lid Release

The key fob transmitter will also release the
hatcWtrunk lid. See “Remote Function Actuation
System” in the Index.
If your vehicle is equipped with a hatch and you have
lost battery power, use the manual release cables to
open the hatch.To access the cables, remove the two
access panels located in the rear of the trunk area.
There is one cablelocated underneath each access
panel. (See “Storage Compartments” in the Index for
more information.)

To use the remote hatcWtrunk lid release on automatic
transmission vehicles, your vehicle must be in PARK (P)
or NUETRAL (N). For manual transmissions,set the
parking brake. See “Parking Brake” inthe Index.
Press the button with the trunk symbol on it, located
at the left sideof the steering column on the
instrument panel, to release thehatchhunk lid
from inside your vehicle.
Pull each cablestraight down for each latch to release
the hatch.

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If your vehicle is equipped with a convertible top and
you have lost battery power, use themanual release
cable to open the trunk lid. To access the cable, remove
the center access panel located in the rear of the trunk
area. (See “Storage Compartments” in the Indexfor
more information.)

Pull the cable straight down to release the trunk lid.

It can be dangerous to drive with the hatcldtrunk
lid open becausecarbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can’t seeor smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousnessand even death.
If you must drive with the hatcWtrunk lid open
or if electrical wiring or other cable connections
must pass through the seal betweenthe body and
the hatcldtrunklid:
Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed withthe setting
on BI-LEVELor VENT. That will force
outside air into your vehicle. See“Comfort
Controls” inthe Index.
0 If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open themall the way.
See “EngineExhaust” in the Index.

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NOTICE:
If you put things in the
hatcldtrunk area, be sure
they won’t break the glass when
you close it.
Never slam thehatcldtrunk lid down. You could
break the glassor damage the defogger grid.
When you closethe hatchhrunk lid, makesure
you pull down fromthe center, not the sides.
If
you pull thehatcldtrunk lid down fromthe side
too often, the weatherstrip can be damaged.

NOTICE:
Do not storeheavy or sharpobjects in thethree
storage compartments locatedin the hatcldtrunk
area. If you do,the objects could damage
the underbody.

Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especiallyin some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, weknow that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help.

Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joyriders or professional thieves-- so
don’t do it.
When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door,
you’ll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key
from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your
ignition. If you have an automatic transmission, taking
your key out alsolocks your transmission. And
remember to lock the doors.

Parking at Night

To arm the system, dothe following:

Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.

1. Press the LOCK button on the keyfob transmitter, as
mentioned earlier, OR
2. Walk out of range with the passive switchon OR

Parking Lots

3. Open the door. (The SECURITY light should flash.)
Lock the door with the power door
lock switch. The
If you park ina lot where someone will be watching
SECURITY light will stop flashingand stay on.
it up and take your keys.
your vehicle, it’s best to lock
Close all the doors. The SECURITY
light should
Do not leave
But what if you have to leave your key?
go off.
valuables in your vehicle, since there would be no place
Now, if a door orthe hatcWtmnk lidis opened without
to secure them.
the key orthe key fob transmitter system,the alarm will
Universal Theft-Deterrent System
it
go off. Your horn will sound for two minutes, then
will go off to save battery power. And,
your vehicle
Your Corvette has a
won’t start.
theft-deterrent alarm
The theft-deterrent system won’t arm
if you lock the
system. Withthis system,
lock, or if you power
doors with a key, the manual door
SECURITY
the SECURITY light will
lock (from the inside) the vehicle after
the doors
flash as you open the door
are closed.
(if your ignition isoff).
”<

This light remindsyou to arrn the theft-deterrent system.
To arm the system, dothe following:

If your passenger stays in the vehicle when leave
you
with the keys, havethe passenger lock the vehicle after
arm, and
the doors are closed. This way the alarm won’t
your passenger won’tset it off.

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Always use your keyor the key fob transmitter to
unlock a door. Unlocking a door any other way will set
off the alarm. If you do setoff the alarm, thereare four
ways to stopit:
Unlock any door with your key.
Put the key in the ignition.
Press the UNLOCK button on the key fob transmitter.
0

Walk into range withthe passive switch on.

Testing theAlarm

PASS-Key@
Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS-Key
(Personalized Automotive
Security System)
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key is a passive
theft-deterrent system. It
works when you insertor
remove the key from
the ignition.

1. Make sure the rear hatch/trunk lidis latched.
2. Lower a window on the door.
3. Manually arm the system withthe power door
lock switch.

4. Close the doors and wait15 seconds.
5. Reach through the open window and press the power
unlock button. Now open the door.
The alarm
should sound.
6. Turn off the alarm.

If the alarm is inoperative, check to see if the horn
works. If not, check the horn fuse. See “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers” in the Index. If the horn works, but the
alarm doesn’t gooff, see your dealer.

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PASS-Key uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that
matches a decoder in your vehicle.

When the PASS-Key system senses that someone is
using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter
and fuel systems. Forabout three minutes, the starter
won’t work and fuel won’t go to the engine. If someone
tries to start your vehicleagain or uses another key
during this time, the shutdown
period will start over
again. This discourages someone from randomly trying
different keys with differentresistor pellets in an attempt
to make a match.
The key must be cleanand dry before it’s inserted in the
ignition or the engine may not start. If the SECURITY
light comes on, the key may be dirty or wet.
If this happens and thestarter won’t work, turn the
ignition off. Clean and dry the key, wait three minutes
and try again. If the starter still won’t work, wait
three minutes and trythe other ignition key. At this time,
you may also want to check the fuses (see “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers” in the Index). If the starter won’t work
with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your
vehicle does start, thefirst ignition key may be faulty.
See yourdealer or a locksmith who can service the
PASS-Key.

If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or
missing resistor pellet, you will see no SECURITY
light. You don’t have to wait three minutes before trying
the proper key.
If the resistor pellet is damaged or missing, the starter
won’t work. Use the other ignition key, and see your
dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key to
have a new key made.
If the SECURITY light comes on while driving, have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
If you lose or damagea PASS-Key ignition key, see
your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key.
In an emergency, call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance
Center at 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872). In
Canada, call 1-800-268-6800.

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New Vehicle “Break-In”

Ignition Switch

NOTICE:
Your vehicle doesn’t needan elaborate
“break-in.” But it will perform better in the long
run if you follow these guidelines:
0 Keep your speedat 55 mph (88 kmh) or
less for the first 500 miles (805km).
0 Don’t drive at any one speed
fast or
slow for thefirst 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
0 Avoid making hard stops for the first
200 miles (322km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new liningscan mean
premature wear and earlierreplacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get newbrake linings.

With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the
switch tofour positions.

OFF: The only position from which you can removethe
key. Removing the key locks your steering wheel,
ignition and automatic transmission.
If you have an automatic transmission, the ignition
switch can’t be turned to OFF unless the shift lever isin
PARK (P).

ACC: The position in which you can operateyour
electrical power accessories. With the key in this
position, the automatic transmission and steering
column will unlock.

Removing the key from the ignition switch will
lock the steering column and result in a lossof
ability to steer the vehicle. This couldcause a
collision. If you needto turn the engine off while
the vehicle is moving, turn the key to ACC.

ON: The position to which the switchreturns after you
start the engine and release the switch. The switchstays
in the ON position when the engine isrunning. But even
when the engine is not running, you can useON to
operate your electrical power accessories and to display
some instrument panel messages andtelltales.

START Starts the engine. When the enginestarts,
release the key. The ignition switch will return to ON for
normal driving.
When the engine is not running, ACC and ON allow you
to operate your electrical accessories, such asthe radio.

NOTICE:
If your key seemsstuck in OFF andyou can’t
turn it, be sure you are using the correctkey; if
so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with
your hand. Using a tool to force
it could break
the key or the ignition switch.If none of this
works, then your vehicle needs service.

A warning tone will sound if you open thedriver’s door
when the ignition is in OFF or ACC and the key is in
the ignition.

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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

Manual Transmission

With RAP, your power windows and the audio system
will continue to work for up to 15 minutes after the
ignition key is turned to OFF and neither door is opened.
If a door is opened, the audio system and power
windows will shut off.

The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL (N). Hold the
clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your
vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedalis not all the way
down -- that’s a safety feature.

Starting Your Engine
This vehicle has a computer system that monitors engine
speed, throttle and pedal position, and records the
current status.

Automatic Transmission
Move yourshift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a
safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.

NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to
PARK (P) if your Corvetteis
moving. If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift toPARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.

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Starting Your Engine
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed willgo down as your
engine gets warm.

NOTICE:
Holding your keyin START for longer than
15 seconds ata time will cause your battery to be
drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can
damage your starter motor.

2. If it doesn’t start within 10 seconds, push the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor, while you
hold the ignition keyin STmT. When the engine
starts, let go of the key and let up on the accelerator
pedal. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help
avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter.
When starting yourengine in very cold weather (below
0°F or -18”C), do this:
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition key to START and hold it there. When the
engine starts, let go of the key. Use the accelerator
pedal to maintain engine speed, if you have to, until
your engine has run for a while.

2. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then
stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and holdingit there as you hold the key in
START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stopsagain, do the same thing, but
this time keep the pedal down for five orsix seconds.
This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.

NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle.
If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way
the engine operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t,
your engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part of this manual that tells how toitdo
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.

Starter Interlock Feature
For your convenience and to avoid damage to your
starter, your vehicle is equipped with a starter interlock
feature. This featurewill not allow you to crank the
engine when the vehicle is already running.

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Racing or OtherCompetitive Driving
See your Warranty Book before using your vehicle for
racing or other competitive driving.

NOTICE:

Engine Coolant Heater
(Canada Only)
The engine coolant heater is located on the driver’s side
of the engineunder the manifold. The electrical cord is
attached to thegenerator bracket assembly, between the
generator and the windshield washer fluid tank.

If you use your vehicle for racing or other
competitive driving, your engine may use more
oil than it would with normal use. Low oil levels
can damage the engine. Be sure to check the oil
level oftenduring racing or other competitive
driving and keep the level at or near
the upper
mark on the engine oil dipstick. You may need to
add oil. See “Adding Oil”under “Engine” in
the Index.

In very coldweather, 0O F (- 18O C) or colder, theengine
coolant heater can help.
You’ll get easier starting and
better fueleconomy during engine warm-up. Usually,
the coolantheater should be plugged in a minimum of
four hours prior to starting your vehicle.

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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the engine.

2. Open the hood and unwrapthe electrical cord. With
headlamps closed, route the cord in the opening
between the left hand headlamp door and
the fender
panel. Do not pinch the cord when closing the hood.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded110-volt AC outlet.

A
CAUTIO
I

4. Before starting the engine,be sure to unplug and
store the cord as
it was before tokeep it away from
moving engine parts.If you don’t, it could
be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature,
the
kind of oil you have, and some other
things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking
your
vehicle. The dealer can give you best
the advice for that
particular area.
~

Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could causean electrical shock.Also, the wrong
kind of extension cord couldoverheat and cause
a fire.You could be seriouslyinjured. Plug the
cord into a properly grounded three-prong
110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use a
heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for
at least 15 amps.

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Automatic Transmission Operation

c
It is dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brakefirmly set. Your vehiclecan roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle whenthe engine is
running unless you have to.If you have leftthe
engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re fairly
on
level ground, always set your parking brakeand
move the shiftlever to PARK (P).
See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index.
There are several different positions for your shift lever.

PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best
position to use when you start your engine because your
vehicle can’t move easily.

Be sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range
before starting the engine. Your vehicle has a
brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully
apply your regular brakes before you can shift from
PARK (P) when the ignition key is in the ON position. If
you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the
shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into
PARK (P) and release the shift leverbutton as you
maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever
button and move the shift lever intothe gear youwish.
(If you do not apply thebrake after 15 seconds once the
ignition is turned on, you will receive a PRESS BRAKE
BEFORE SHIFT message in the DriverInformation
Center.) See “Shifting Out of PARK (P)” in the Index.

REVERSE (R):Use this gear to backup.

I NOTICE:

To rock your vehicle backand forth to get outof snow,
ice or sandwithout damaging your transmission, see
“Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or
Snow” in the Index.
NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine
doesn’t connect with thewheels. To restart when you’re
already moving, use NEUTRAL(N) only. Also, use
NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.

Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while
your engine is “racing”(running at high speed)is
dangerous. Unless your foot firmly
is
on the
brake pedal, your vehicle could move very
rapidly. You could lose controland hitpeople or
objects. Don’t shift out of PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing.

Shifting to REVERSE (R) while
your vehicle
is moving forward could damage your
transmission. Shift to REVERSE (R) only
after your vehicle isstopped.

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NOTICE:

Damage to yourtransmission caused by shifting
out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the
engine racing isn’t covered your
by warranty.

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0):
This position is for
normal driving.
THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal
driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel
economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0).
Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3)
instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a):
0

When driving on hilly, winding roads.

When going down a steep hill.

FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power
(but lower fuel economy) than SECOND(2). You can
use it onvery steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the
selector lever is put in FIRST (l),the transmission
won’t shift into first gear until the vehicleis going
slowly enough.

SECOND (2):This position gives you more power but
lower fueleconomy. You can useSECOND (2) on hills.
It can helpcontrol your speed as you go down steep
mountain roads, but then you would also want to use
your brakes off and on.

NOTICE:
If your rear wheels can’t rotate, don’t
try to
drive. This might happenif you were stuck in
very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid
object. You could damage your transmission.
Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold
your vehicle there with onlythe accelerator
pedal. This could overheatand damage the
transmission. Use yourbrakes or shift into
PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position on
a hill.
Maximum engine speed is limited to protect driveline
components from improper operation.

Manual Transmission Operation
6-Speed
1

This is your shift pattern.
Here’s how to operate
R your transmission:

THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) AND SIXTH
(6): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH ( 5 ) and
SIXTH (6) the same way you do for SECOND (2).
Slowly let up on the
clutch pedal as you press the
accelerator pedal.
To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the
brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the
clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to
NEUTRAL (N).

NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when youstart or idle
2

your engine. Your shift lever is in NEUTRAL (N)when
it is centered in the shift pattern, not in anyother gear.

REVERSE (R):To back up, press down the clutch
FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into
FIRST (1). Then slowly let upon the clutch pedal as
you press the accelerator pedal.
You can shift into FIRST (1) when you’re going less
than 40 mph (64 km/h). If you’ve come to a complete
stop and it’s hardto shift into FIRST (l),put theshift
lever in NEUTRAL(N) and let up on the clutch. Press
the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1).

SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on
the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then,
slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the
accelerator pedal.

pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Just apply pressure
to get the lever past FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) into
REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while
pressing the accelerator pedal.
Your six-speed manual transmission has a feature that
allows you to safely shift into REVERSE (R) while the
vehicle is rolling (at less than 5 mph (8 km/h)). You
will be locked out if you try to shft into REVERSE(R)
while your vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph
(8 km/h). If you have turned your ignition off and wish
to park your car in REVERSE (R), you will haveto
move the shift lever quickly to the right, and
immediately forward into gear.

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Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission)
This chart shows when to shift to thenext higher gear
for best fueleconomy.
Manual Transmission Recommended
Shift Speeds in mph (kmih)

Engine

NOTICE:
When you are shifting gears, don't move the
gearshift lever around needlessly. This can
damage parts of the transmission and may
require costly repair. Shift directly into the next
appropriate gear.

.Acceleration Shift Speed

One to Four Light (Manual Transmission)

Engines
If your engine speed drops below 900 rpm, or if the
engine isnot running smoothly, you should downshift to
the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two or
more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for
good performance.

IT04
SHIFT

When this light comes on,
you can only shift from
F'IRST (1) to FOURTH (4)
instead of FIRST (1) to
SECOND (2). You must
complete the shift into
FOURTH (4) to deactivate
this feature. This helps you
get the best possible
fuel economy.

After shifting to FOURTH (4), you may downshiftto a
lower gear if you prefer.

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NOTICE:
Do not try to forcethe shift lever into
SECOND (2) or THIRD (3) when the ONE TO
FOUR light comes on.Do not try to re-engage
FIRST (1) after starting to shift into
FOURTH (4). You will damage your
transmission. Shift onlyfrom FIRST (1) to
FOURTH (4) when the light comes on.
This light will come on when:
0

The engine coolant temperature is higher than 120°F
(49"C), and

You are going 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and

You are at 21 percent throttle or less.

Downshifting (Manual Transmission)
Do not downshift into the gear shown belowat a speed
greater than shownin the table:

FIRST (1) ....................
50 mph (80 km/h)
SECOND (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 mph (119 km/h)
THIRD (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 mph (163 km/h)
FOURTH (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 mph (209 km/h)

NOTICE:
If you skip more than one gear when you
downshift, or if you race the engine whenyou
downshift, you can damage the clutch, driveshaft
or transmission.

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The six-speed transmission has a spring that centers the
shift lever near THIRD(3) and FOURTH (4). This
spring helps you know whichgear you are in when you
are shifting. Be careful when shifting from FIRST (1) to
SECOND (2) or downshifting from SIXTH (6) to
FIFTH (5). The springswill try to pullthe gearshift
lever toward FOURTH (4) and THIRD (3). Make sure
you move the lever into SECOND (2) or FIFTH (5). If
you let the lever movein the direction of the pulling,
you may end up shiftingfrom FIRST (1) to
FOURTH (4) or from SIXTH (6) to THIRD (3).
.

Parking Brake

If youskip more than one gear when you
downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle.
And you could injure yourself or others. Don’t
shift fromSIXTH (6) to THIRD (3), FIFTH (5) to
SECOND (2) or FOURTH (4) to FIRST (1).

To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down.
Pull the parking brake lever. This sets your parking
brake. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning
light will come on.

NOTICE:
Driving with the parking brake on can cause
your rear brakesto overheat. You may haveto
replace them, andyou could also damage other
parts of your vehicle. Make sure the brake
warning light is not on before driving.

To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down.
Hold the release button in asyou move the brake lever
all the way down.

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Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission Only)

CAUTION:

It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shiftlever isnot fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brakefirmly set. Your vehiclecan roll. If
you have left the engine running,. the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or otherscould beinjured.
To be sureyour vehicle won’t move, even when
you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps
that follow.

Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
set the parking brake.
Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position by
holding in thebutton on the lever and pushing the
lever allthe way toward the front of your vehicle.

Turn the ignition key to OFF.

Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
remove the key from your ignition, your vehicle is in
PARK (P).

Leaving Your VehicleWith the Engine
Running (Automatic Transmission Only)

A CAUTION:

Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)

It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the
engine running. Your vehicle could move
suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)
with the parking brake firmly set. And,if you
leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could
overheat and even catch fire. You or others could
be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle withthe
engine running unless youhave to.

If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your
transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the
vehicle may put too much force on the parkingpawl in
the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the
shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.”
To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake andthen
shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the
driver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into
PARK (P)” in the Index.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) before you release the parking brake.

If torque lock does occur, you may need to haveanother
vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the
pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so
you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).

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Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission)

If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t
shift out of PARK (P), try this:

Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock.
You have tofully apply your regular brake before you
can shift fromPARK (P) when the ignition is inthe ON
position. See “Automatic Transmission Operation” in
the Index.

2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).

As a prompt, you will see a message in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) that will say PRESS BRAKE
BEFORE SHIFT within 15 seconds unless the brake
is pressed.
If you cannotshift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever-- push the shift lever all the way into
PARK (P) and release the shift lever button as you
maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever
button andmove the shift lever into the gear you wish.

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1. Turn the key to the ACC position.

4. Start the engine and then shift to the drive gear
you want.

5. Have your vehicle inspected by your dealer as soon
as possible.

Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission)
Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual
transmission in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the
parking brake.

Parking Over ThingsThat Burn

Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under yourvehicle and ignite. Don’t park
over papers, leaves, dry grass or other thingsthat
can burn.

Engine Exhaust

Engine exhaust cankill. It contains the gas
carbon monoxide (CO), which youcan’t see or
smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaustcoming in if:
Your exhaust system sounds strange
or different.
Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
Your vehicle wasdamaged when driving
over high points on the roador over
road debris.
Repairs weren’t done correctly.
Your vehicle or exhaust system had been
modified improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into
your vehicle:
Drive it only with all the windows down to
blow out anyCO; and
Have your vehicle fixed immediately.

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Running Your Engine WhileYou’re
Parked (Automatic Transmission)
It’s better notto park with the engine running. But
if you
ever have to, here are some thingsto know.

Idling the engine withthe climate control system
off could allowdangerous exhaust into your
vehicle (seethe earlier Caution under
“Engine Exhaust”).
Also, idling in a closed-in place
can let deadly
carbon monoxide (CO)into your vehicle evenif
the fanswitch isat the highest setting. One place
this can happen is a garage.Exhaust with
CO can come in easily. NEVERpark in a
garage with the engine running.
Another closed-in placecan be a blizzard. (See
“Blizzard” inthe Index.)

It can be dangerous to get outof your vehicleif
the shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with the
parking brakefirmly set.Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when
the engine is
running unless you have to.If you’ve left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set yourparking brake and
move the shift lever toPARK (P).
Follow the proper stepsto be sure your vehicle won’t
move. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index.

Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Your limited-slip rear axle can give you additional
traction on snow, mud,ice, sand or gravel. It works like
a standard axle mostof the time, but when one of the
rear wheels has notraction and the other does, this
feature will allow thewheel with traction to move
the vehicle.

Selective Real Time Damping
(Option)
You may have aride control system on your vehicle
called Selective Real Time Damping (SRTD). The
system provides thefollowing performance benefits:
0

Reduced impact harshness

Improved road isolation

Improved high-speed stability
Improved handling response

This knob is on the center console. Turn it to select the
suspension characteristic of your choice.

TOUR: Use for normal city and highway driving.
Provides a smooth, soft ride.
SPORT Use where road conditions or personal
preference demand more control. Provides more “feel,”
or response to the road conditions.

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PERF: Use for performance driving. Provides a tight,
firm ride and precise response to road conditions.
You can select a setting at any time. Based on road
conditions, steering wheel angle and your vehicle speed,
the system automatically adjusts to provide the best
ride
and handling. Select anew setting whenever driving
conditions change.

Windows
Power Windows

There are three Driver Information Center messages that
are displayed when a malfunction occurs with the SRTD
system. Refer to “Driver Information
Center Warnings
and Messages’’ in the Index.

With power windows, switches on the door control each
window when the ignitionis on or whenRAP is present.
(See “Retained Accessory Power” in the Index.)

Express-Down Window

Tilt Wheel

Both the driver’s and passenger’s window switches have
an express-down feature. Press AUTO and hold for less
than one-third of a second and release. The window will
lower completely. To stop express-down feature from
the lowering the window completely, simply press the
switch again.
You can also open the window any amount by pressing
and releasing the switch.

Horn
To sound the horn, press either horn symbol on your
steering wheel.

A tilt wheel allows you toadjust the steering wheel.
You can also raise it tothe highest level to give your
legs more roomwhen you exit and enter the vehicle.

To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever toward you. Movethe steering wheel to a
comfortable level,then release the lever to lock the
wheel into place.

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Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever

lbrn and Lane Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allowyou
to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the multifunction lever all the
way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever
will return automatically.

A chime will remind you if you leave your turn signal
on for more than 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km) of driving.

1 A green arrow on the
L

instrument cluster will flash
in the direction of the turn
or lane change.

The multifunction lever on the left side of the steering
column includes your:
0

Turn Signal and Lane Change Control

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

Cruise Control
Headlamps Switch

Flash-To-Pass

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To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it.

As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash
faster than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out.

If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don’t go on atall when you
signal a turn, check thefuses and check for burned-out
bulbs. (See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index.)

Headlamps

The headlamp band controls these lamps:
Headlamps
0

Taillamps
Parking lamps

Sidemarker lamps

Eo Turn the band to this symbol to turn on your
headlamps and other operating lamps.

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