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... ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your seats and safety belts properly. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you how to keep your vehicle. yellowblue The 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems...
... ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your seats and safety belts properly. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you how to keep your vehicle. yellowblue The 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems...
Owner's Manual
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... PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) 22-38 2-38 2-39 2-39 2-40 2-41 2-43 2-51 2-53 2-54 2-56 2-61 2-68 2-74 2-77 2-92 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Limited-Slip Rear Axle Selective Real Time Damping (SRTD) (Option) Windows Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Roof Panel (Option) Convertible Top (Option) The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System Warning Lights, Gages and Messages Driver Information Center...
... PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) 22-38 2-38 2-39 2-39 2-40 2-41 2-43 2-51 2-53 2-54 2-56 2-61 2-68 2-74 2-77 2-92 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Limited-Slip Rear Axle Selective Real Time Damping (SRTD) (Option) Windows Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Roof Panel (Option) Convertible Top (Option) The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System Warning Lights, Gages and Messages Driver Information Center...
Owner's Manual
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... passive feature by moving the transmitter's slider switch to ON. See "Driver Information Center Controls and Displays" in your keys in the ignition and attempt to remind you leave your vehicle. If you that the horn doesn't sound. 2-9 D Arm the theft-deterrent system. If you to lock your keys in the Index. Your memory settings will sound to lock the doors, the vehicle will not lock...
... passive feature by moving the transmitter's slider switch to ON. See "Driver Information Center Controls and Displays" in your keys in the ignition and attempt to remind you leave your vehicle. If you that the horn doesn't sound. 2-9 D Arm the theft-deterrent system. If you to lock your keys in the Index. Your memory settings will sound to lock the doors, the vehicle will not lock...
Owner's Manual
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... heat can damage your starter motor. Shift to START. If a door is stopped. 2-23 that monitors engine speed, throttle and pedal position, and records the current status. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is opened . Starting Your Engine This vehicle has a computer system that 's a safety feature. 1. NOTICE: Holding your key in START. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to PARK (P) if your Chevrolet...
... heat can damage your starter motor. Shift to START. If a door is stopped. 2-23 that monitors engine speed, throttle and pedal position, and records the current status. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is opened . Starting Your Engine This vehicle has a computer system that 's a safety feature. 1. NOTICE: Holding your key in START. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to PARK (P) if your Chevrolet...
Owner's Manual
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... after removing it on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly and shift an automatic transmission into the floor of the roof panel. Turn the ignition key to the roof panel, paint and weatherstripping, do not drop or rest it from the vehicle. 1. Lower the windows and open the doors. 2-62 Secure both sunshades and rotate them counterclockwise. 3. Open the rear liftgate and remove any items that may interfere...
... after removing it on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly and shift an automatic transmission into the floor of the roof panel. Turn the ignition key to the roof panel, paint and weatherstripping, do not drop or rest it from the vehicle. 1. Lower the windows and open the doors. 2-62 Secure both sunshades and rotate them counterclockwise. 3. Open the rear liftgate and remove any items that may interfere...
Owner's Manual
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... lowering the latch handles and turning them toward the door glass. 2. Turn the ignition key to the up position. Set the parking brake firmly. Push the latch handles back to OFF. Unlock the front of time. The weight of the folded, stored top. The sun and rain can damage the seat material and other things inside the vehicle. 1. Shift a manual transmission into PARK (P). Lower both sunshades and rotate them inward. Shift an automatic transmission...
... lowering the latch handles and turning them toward the door glass. 2. Turn the ignition key to the up position. Set the parking brake firmly. Push the latch handles back to OFF. Unlock the front of time. The weight of the folded, stored top. The sun and rain can damage the seat material and other things inside the vehicle. 1. Shift a manual transmission into PARK (P). Lower both sunshades and rotate them inward. Shift an automatic transmission...
Owner's Manual
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... engine, transmission, exhaust or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as smoothly. yellowblue Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle...
... engine, transmission, exhaust or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as smoothly. yellowblue Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle...
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... top of the instrument panel cluster. 1 FUEL: Press this button to display fuel information such as fuel economy and range. 2 GAGES: Use this button to display gage information like oil pressure and temperature, coolant temperature, transmission fluid temperature, battery voltage and front/rear tire pressures. 3 TRIP: Use this button to display your total and trip miles, the elapsed time function, your average speed and the engine oil life. 4 OPTIONS: This...
... top of the instrument panel cluster. 1 FUEL: Press this button to display fuel information such as fuel economy and range. 2 GAGES: Use this button to display gage information like oil pressure and temperature, coolant temperature, transmission fluid temperature, battery voltage and front/rear tire pressures. 3 TRIP: Use this button to display your total and trip miles, the elapsed time function, your average speed and the engine oil life. 4 OPTIONS: This...
Owner's Manual
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... can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in two ways. Turn it counterclockwise (toward the blue area) for the air conditioning compressor to decrease fan speed. BI-LEVEL: This setting directs air into the vehicle in your vehicle. Fan Knob The left knob is the fan knob and controls the force of where the air will enter the vehicle. Turn it clockwise (toward your air system work for warmer air. Mode...
... can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in two ways. Turn it counterclockwise (toward the blue area) for the air conditioning compressor to decrease fan speed. BI-LEVEL: This setting directs air into the vehicle in your vehicle. Fan Knob The left knob is the fan knob and controls the force of where the air will enter the vehicle. Turn it clockwise (toward your air system work for warmer air. Mode...
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instrument panel console and air path under the seats clear of the windows. The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of the rear window. D When you 're getting the most enjoyment out of the center Ventilation System Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into it is running. Audio Systems Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed...
instrument panel console and air path under the seats clear of the windows. The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of the rear window. D When you 're getting the most enjoyment out of the center Ventilation System Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into it is running. Audio Systems Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed...
Owner's Manual
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... the warning, turn it off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in this for automatic transmissions. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: If you no coolant, your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while you're parked. If...
... the warning, turn it off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in this for automatic transmissions. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: If you no coolant, your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while you're parked. If...
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... 6-29 6-32 6-33 6-38 6-41 Service Fuel Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Rear Axle Surge Tank Pressure Cap Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires 66-52 6-56 6-56 6-59 6-60 6-61 6-62 6-62 6-62 6-63 6-64 6-65 6-65 6-66 6-74 6-74 6-76 6-76 Lifting Your Corvette Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Cleaning a Removable Roof Panel Cleaning the Outside of your...
... 6-29 6-32 6-33 6-38 6-41 Service Fuel Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Rear Axle Surge Tank Pressure Cap Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires 66-52 6-56 6-56 6-59 6-60 6-61 6-62 6-62 6-62 6-63 6-64 6-65 6-65 6-66 6-74 6-74 6-76 6-76 Lifting Your Corvette Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Cleaning a Removable Roof Panel Cleaning the Outside of your...
Owner's Manual
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... make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are first applied or lightly applied. yellowblue Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have your brakes. This does not mean something is a rapid increase in wear indicators that soon your disc brakes automatically adjust for wear. This could lead to drive with your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Continuing...
... make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are first applied or lightly applied. yellowblue Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have your brakes. This does not mean something is a rapid increase in wear indicators that soon your disc brakes automatically adjust for wear. This could lead to drive with your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Continuing...
Owner's Manual
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... that may cause undesired operation. The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) has a sensor on the instrument panel. Operation is subject to those shown on the Driver Information Center. If the inflation pressure in the tire drops below 5 psi (35 kPa), the message would be HIGH PRESSURE-LR. Have the tire pressures checked and set to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired...
... that may cause undesired operation. The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) has a sensor on the instrument panel. Operation is subject to those shown on the Driver Information Center. If the inflation pressure in the tire drops below 5 psi (35 kPa), the message would be HIGH PRESSURE-LR. Have the tire pressures checked and set to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired...
Owner's Manual
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..., your vehicle when it 's time for mud and snow). When It's Time for New Tires One way to rear. To find out what kind and size of the following statements are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your Corvette are different sizes front to tell when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number...
..., your vehicle when it 's time for mud and snow). When It's Time for New Tires One way to rear. To find out what kind and size of the following statements are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your Corvette are different sizes front to tell when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number...
Owner's Manual
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... outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F (32_C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - Uses such as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote[.) j Inspect engine accessory drive belt. yellowblue Scheduled Maintenance 50,000 Miles (80 000 km) j Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under any damage. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 60,000 Miles (96 000 km) j Replace air cleaner filter. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-10
... outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F (32_C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - Uses such as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote[.) j Inspect engine accessory drive belt. yellowblue Scheduled Maintenance 50,000 Miles (80 000 km) j Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under any damage. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 60,000 Miles (96 000 km) j Replace air cleaner filter. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-10
Owner's Manual
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... repairs are inspections and services which should let your dealer's service department or other conditions which could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. Proper procedures to perform these jobs. See "Service and Owner Publications" in a service manual. Inspect for uneven wear or damage. Tire and Wheel Inspection Inspect the tires for damaged wheels. If there is irregular or premature wear, check the wheel alignment. Inspect the power steering...
... repairs are inspections and services which should let your dealer's service department or other conditions which could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. Proper procedures to perform these jobs. See "Service and Owner Publications" in a service manual. Inspect for uneven wear or damage. Tire and Wheel Inspection Inspect the tires for damaged wheels. If there is irregular or premature wear, check the wheel alignment. Inspect the power steering...
Owner's Manual
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... Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover) 8-12 In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $10.00 CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are written directly for all models. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Each bulletin contains instructions to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks...
... Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover) 8-12 In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $10.00 CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are written directly for all models. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Each bulletin contains instructions to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks...
Owner's Manual
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... Running ...2-36 Lifting Your Corvette ...6-52 From the Front ...6-54 From the Rear ...6-55 Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors ...2-60 Lighter ...2-59 Lights Air Bag Readiness ...1-21, 2-78 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2-80, 4-7 Brake System Warning ...2-79 Check Engine ...2-83 Check Gages ...2-86 Safety Belt Reminder ...1-8, 2-78 Security ...2-86 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...2-39 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-31 Locks ...2-4 Cylinders ...7-14 Door ...2-4 Ignition Automatic Transmission Check ...7-16 Key Lock Cylinders Service ...7-14 Power Door ...2-5 Using the Wheel Lock Key ...6-51 Loss of Control...
... Running ...2-36 Lifting Your Corvette ...6-52 From the Front ...6-54 From the Rear ...6-55 Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors ...2-60 Lighter ...2-59 Lights Air Bag Readiness ...1-21, 2-78 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2-80, 4-7 Brake System Warning ...2-79 Check Engine ...2-83 Check Gages ...2-86 Safety Belt Reminder ...1-8, 2-78 Security ...2-86 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...2-39 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-31 Locks ...2-4 Cylinders ...7-14 Door ...2-4 Ignition Automatic Transmission Check ...7-16 Key Lock Cylinders Service ...7-14 Power Door ...2-5 Using the Wheel Lock Key ...6-51 Loss of Control...
Owner's Manual
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...Accessory Plug ...6-66 Antenna Service ...7-13 Door Locks ...2-5 Mast Antenna ...3-31 Remote Control Mirrors ...2-55 Remote/Heated Control Mirrors ...2-55 Seat ...1-3 Steering ...4-12 Steering Fluid ...6-26 Windows ...2-41 Power Steering Fluid ...6-26 How to Check ...6-27 What to Use ...6-27 When to Check ...6-26 Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts ...1-19 Problems on the Road ...5-1 Publications, Service and Owner ...8-12 acing or Other Competitive Driving ...Radio Reception ...Radios ...Rain, Driving In ...Reading Lamps ...Rear Axle Service ...Storage Compartments ...Turn Signal and Taillamp Bulb...
...Accessory Plug ...6-66 Antenna Service ...7-13 Door Locks ...2-5 Mast Antenna ...3-31 Remote Control Mirrors ...2-55 Remote/Heated Control Mirrors ...2-55 Seat ...1-3 Steering ...4-12 Steering Fluid ...6-26 Windows ...2-41 Power Steering Fluid ...6-26 How to Check ...6-27 What to Use ...6-27 When to Check ...6-26 Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts ...1-19 Problems on the Road ...5-1 Publications, Service and Owner ...8-12 acing or Other Competitive Driving ...Radio Reception ...Radios ...Rain, Driving In ...Reading Lamps ...Rear Axle Service ...Storage Compartments ...Turn Signal and Taillamp Bulb...
