Owner's Manual
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...The 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Safety Belts ...1-7 ...1-21 Child Restraints Air System Bag ...1-39 ...1-48 Restraint System Check Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 ...2-9 Doors and Locks 2-14 Windows ...2-16 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-19 Starting Operating and Your Vehicle 2-37 Mirrors ...2-39 Storage Areas ...2-43 Roof Panel ...2-49 Convertible Top \Inhinln pnrcnnc~li~latinn ...7-55 v ...Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-2 ...3-22 Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...3-29 Driver...
...The 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Safety Belts ...1-7 ...1-21 Child Restraints Air System Bag ...1-39 ...1-48 Restraint System Check Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 ...2-9 Doors and Locks 2-14 Windows ...2-16 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-19 Starting Operating and Your Vehicle 2-37 Mirrors ...2-39 Storage Areas ...2-43 Roof Panel ...2-49 Convertible Top \Inhinln pnrcnnc~li~latinn ...7-55 v ...Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-2 ...3-22 Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...3-29 Driver...
Owner's Manual
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...trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other windows are shut. 0 Turn the fan on or under the instrument panei, open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can 't see or smell CO. Never slam the hatch/trunk lid down from the side too often, the weatherstrip can cause unconsciousness and even death. You can come into your vehicle. See "Climate Controls... I It can be dangerous to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. Ilf you pull down . See "Engine Exhaust" in the hatchltrunk area. It can be damaged...
...trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other windows are shut. 0 Turn the fan on or under the instrument panei, open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can 't see or smell CO. Never slam the hatch/trunk lid down from the side too often, the weatherstrip can cause unconsciousness and even death. You can come into your vehicle. See "Climate Controls... I It can be dangerous to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. Ilf you pull down . See "Engine Exhaust" in the hatchltrunk area. It can be damaged...
Owner's Manual
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... off . that 's a safety feature. 1. Manual Transmission The gear selector should be drained much sooner. The idle speed will go of the key and let up to 15 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF and neither door is opened , the power windows and audio system will shut off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Starting Your Engine This vehicle has a computer system that monitors engine speed, throttle and pedal...
... off . that 's a safety feature. 1. Manual Transmission The gear selector should be drained much sooner. The idle speed will go of the key and let up to 15 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF and neither door is opened , the power windows and audio system will shut off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Starting Your Engine This vehicle has a computer system that monitors engine speed, throttle and pedal...
Owner's Manual
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... second gear. If you manually select SECOND (2) when you more power (but then you are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE When driving on the brake pedal, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Here are trying to start the vehicle, the transmission will drive (and stay) in FIRST (i), the transmission won't shift...
... second gear. If you manually select SECOND (2) when you more power (but then you are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE When driving on the brake pedal, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Here are trying to start the vehicle, the transmission will drive (and stay) in FIRST (i), the transmission won't shift...
Owner's Manual
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.... This could damage your rear wheels won't turn, don't try to a complete stop when going less than 40 mph (64 km/h). You can shift into PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in very deep sand or mud or wereup against a solid object. Press the clutch pedal back down. THIRD (3), FOURTH ( ) FIFTH (5) and 4, SIXTH (6): Shift into FIRST (1). Manual Transmission Operation 1 2 u I l l 4 This is how...
.... This could damage your rear wheels won't turn, don't try to a complete stop when going less than 40 mph (64 km/h). You can shift into PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in very deep sand or mud or wereup against a solid object. Press the clutch pedal back down. THIRD (3), FOURTH ( ) FIFTH (5) and 4, SIXTH (6): Shift into FIRST (1). Manual Transmission Operation 1 2 u I l l 4 This is how...
Owner's Manual
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... (4) to turn off this light comes on when: e One to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) When this feature. You will come on , you can damage parts of FIRST (1) to SECOND (2). This light will damage only from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead of the transmission and may require costly repair. If your engine speed drops below 900 rpm, or if the engine is a coupe or convertible, do...
... (4) to turn off this light comes on when: e One to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) When this feature. You will come on , you can damage parts of FIRST (1) to SECOND (2). This light will damage only from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead of the transmission and may require costly repair. If your engine speed drops below 900 rpm, or if the engine is a coupe or convertible, do...
Owner's Manual
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... grass or other things that can 't shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Parking Over Things That Burn 3. Once the shift lever has been placed into REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake. Shift to ACC. 2. Start the engine and then shift to the drive gear you can turn the ignition key to OFF, remove the key and release the clutch. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before you ever hold the...
... grass or other things that can 't shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Parking Over Things That Burn 3. Once the shift lever has been placed into REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake. Shift to ACC. 2. Start the engine and then shift to the drive gear you can turn the ignition key to OFF, remove the key and release the clutch. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before you ever hold the...
Owner's Manual
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... the roof panel in the egg-shaped stowage receiversafter removing it from the vehicle. 4. Shift a manual transmission into the floor of the roof panel. Roof Panel Your vehicle may interfere with proper storage of the rear storage compartment. Turn the ignition key to the roof panel, paint and weatherstripping, do not drop or rest it on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly and shift an automatic transmission into their proper positions by turning them...
... the roof panel in the egg-shaped stowage receiversafter removing it from the vehicle. 4. Shift a manual transmission into the floor of the roof panel. Roof Panel Your vehicle may interfere with proper storage of the rear storage compartment. Turn the ignition key to the roof panel, paint and weatherstripping, do not drop or rest it on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly and shift an automatic transmission into their proper positions by turning them...
Owner's Manual
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Shift an automatic transmission into REVERSE (R). 2. Shift a manual transmission into PARK (P). The weight of the convertible top by lowering the latch handles and turning them toward the door glass. Unlock the front of a stored top on items in the way of time. Turn the ignition key to break. 3. Set the parking brake firmly. Notice: Before lowering the convertible top into the storage area, be sure there are no objects in the storage area...
Shift an automatic transmission into REVERSE (R). 2. Shift a manual transmission into PARK (P). The weight of the convertible top by lowering the latch handles and turning them toward the door glass. Unlock the front of a stored top on items in the way of time. Turn the ignition key to break. 3. Set the parking brake firmly. Notice: Before lowering the convertible top into the storage area, be sure there are no objects in the storage area...
Owner's Manual
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... Trunk-Mounted CD Changer ...3-70 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3.75 Understanding Haalo Reception ...a-/ 1 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...-3-97 Care of Your CDs ...3-78 Care of Your CD Player ...3-78 Fixed Mast Antenna (Z06) ...3-78 Power Antenna Mast Care (Convertible) ...3-79 Integrated Windshield and Rear Window Antennas (Coupe) ...3-79 - - 7 Instrument Panel Overview ...Hazard Warning Flashers ...Other Warning Devices ...Horn ...Tilt Wheel ...Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...Exterior Lamps ...Interior Lamps ...Head-Up Display (HUD) ...Accessory Power Outlets...
... Trunk-Mounted CD Changer ...3-70 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3.75 Understanding Haalo Reception ...a-/ 1 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...-3-97 Care of Your CDs ...3-78 Care of Your CD Player ...3-78 Fixed Mast Antenna (Z06) ...3-78 Power Antenna Mast Care (Convertible) ...3-79 Integrated Windshield and Rear Window Antennas (Coupe) ...3-79 - - 7 Instrument Panel Overview ...Hazard Warning Flashers ...Other Warning Devices ...Horn ...Tilt Wheel ...Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...Exterior Lamps ...Interior Lamps ...Head-Up Display (HUD) ...Accessory Power Outlets...
Owner's Manual
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... either horn symbol on page 2-55 for more room when you . Pull the switch rearward and the wheel will move away from the instrument panel. See Memory on the steering wheel. You can raise it to the highest level to adjust the distance the steering wheel is from you exit and enter the vehicle. Telescopic Steering Column If your vehicle has this feature...
... either horn symbol on page 2-55 for more room when you . Pull the switch rearward and the wheel will move away from the instrument panel. See Memory on the steering wheel. You can raise it to the highest level to adjust the distance the steering wheel is from you exit and enter the vehicle. Telescopic Steering Column If your vehicle has this feature...
Owner's Manual
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... fan speeds at avoid blowing cold air into automatic mode. Pressing the MODE button will delete AUTO from 10 to regulate. This is the only setting that fully shuts off the climate control system. The digital display will show only the outside temperature. The length of time needed for the system to 30 minutes. Manual Operation OFF: Press this button to manually lock...
... fan speeds at avoid blowing cold air into automatic mode. Pressing the MODE button will delete AUTO from 10 to regulate. This is the only setting that fully shuts off the climate control system. The digital display will show only the outside temperature. The length of time needed for the system to 30 minutes. Manual Operation OFF: Press this button to manually lock...
Owner's Manual
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Nofice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with the cap properly installed should come on, as a check to costly repairs not covered by considering the following . Avoiding hard accelerations. Turn the key off or improperly installed. if the iight is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. You also may...
Nofice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with the cap properly installed should come on, as a check to costly repairs not covered by considering the following . Avoiding hard accelerations. Turn the key off or improperly installed. if the iight is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. You also may...
Owner's Manual
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... like oil pressure and temperature, coolant temperature, automatic transmission fluid temperature, battery voltage and fronurear 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 button allows you to choose personal options that are located on the Driver Information Center (DIC). Be sure not to display fuel information such as warning...
... like oil pressure and temperature, coolant temperature, automatic transmission fluid temperature, battery voltage and fronurear 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 button allows you to choose personal options that are located on the Driver Information Center (DIC). Be sure not to display fuel information such as warning...
Owner's Manual
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...the disc. Completely close the changer door to the next track. Try the magazine again with a disc loaded on a very rough road. Release this pushbutton to the radio. RECALL: Press this pushbutton or press it to play . When a new track starts to your dealer when reporting the problem. 3-74 The disc is currently... to see how long the track has been playing. You're driving on one of day will be corrected, contact your radio displays an error message, write it a third time and the time of the trays. The air is not playing correctly, for any error occurs repeatedly or if ...
...the disc. Completely close the changer door to the next track. Try the magazine again with a disc loaded on a very rough road. Release this pushbutton to the radio. RECALL: Press this pushbutton or press it to play . When a new track starts to your dealer when reporting the problem. 3-74 The disc is currently... to see how long the track has been playing. You're driving on one of day will be corrected, contact your radio displays an error message, write it a third time and the time of the trays. The air is not playing correctly, for any error occurs repeatedly or if ...
Owner's Manual
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... Appearance Care Engine Overheating ...5.26 Cooling System ...5.29 Power Steering Fluid ...-5-35 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-36 Brakes ...5-37 Battery ...5-40 Jump Starting ...-5-41 Rear Axle ...-5-46 Bulb Replacement ...5.47 Halogen Bulbs ...5.47 Headlamps ...5.47 Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps ...5-49 Back-up Lamps ...5-51 Replacement Bulbs ...5.51 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5.52 Tires ...5.54 Extended Mobility Tires I~.----A 7nc\ [LAbGpl L U V ) Service ...5.3 Doing Own Your Service Work ...5.4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Fuel ...5.5 Gasoline Octane...
... Appearance Care Engine Overheating ...5.26 Cooling System ...5.29 Power Steering Fluid ...-5-35 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-36 Brakes ...5-37 Battery ...5-40 Jump Starting ...-5-41 Rear Axle ...-5-46 Bulb Replacement ...5.47 Halogen Bulbs ...5.47 Headlamps ...5.47 Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps ...5-49 Back-up Lamps ...5-51 Replacement Bulbs ...5.51 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5.52 Tires ...5.54 Extended Mobility Tires I~.----A 7nc\ [LAbGpl L U V ) Service ...5.3 Doing Own Your Service Work ...5.4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Fuel ...5.5 Gasoline Octane...
Owner's Manual
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... drive with high performance front brake linings designed for wear. 5-39 See Brake System Inspection on the brake pedal firmly). That could be a sign of brake dust. Z06 models are needed. Disc brake pads have your vehicle serviced. Brake Adjustment As you may notice an increase in costly brake repair. They will normally exhibit some low speed noise and you make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads...
... drive with high performance front brake linings designed for wear. 5-39 See Brake System Inspection on the brake pedal firmly). That could be a sign of brake dust. Z06 models are needed. Disc brake pads have your vehicle serviced. Brake Adjustment As you may notice an increase in costly brake repair. They will normally exhibit some low speed noise and you make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads...
Owner's Manual
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... your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Ct- Extended Mobility Tires perform so well without any air that a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) is a good chance that the tire will not have an air-out and a serious accident. If you if a tire has lost pressure. You could cause serious injury. Keep tires at speeds of too much friction. There's no spare tire, no tire changing equipment...
... your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Ct- Extended Mobility Tires perform so well without any air that a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) is a good chance that the tire will not have an air-out and a serious accident. If you if a tire has lost pressure. You could cause serious injury. Keep tires at speeds of too much friction. There's no spare tire, no tire changing equipment...
Owner's Manual
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... while driving. not handle p -)erly, and you get new tires, get ones with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are needed, see Extended Mobility Tires (Except Z--' I _..'eson your v t cle, the wheel rim flanges could have tires that same TPC Spec number. If you feel that winter tires are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or...
... while driving. not handle p -)erly, and you get new tires, get ones with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are needed, see Extended Mobility Tires (Except Z--' I _..'eson your v t cle, the wheel rim flanges could have tires that same TPC Spec number. If you feel that winter tires are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or...
Owner's Manual
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...Panel ...2-43 Storing the Roof Panel ...2-46 Running Your Engine While YouAre Parked ...2-36 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-3 1 Safety Belts 5-77 C9.t-P nf Driver Position ...1-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-12 Passenger Position ...1-20 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-11 Safety Belt Extender ...1-20 C q f n t \ r Rnlt I I r n n l l r i n n D r n n n Q n p \ r 1-20 ly Icy1 Iby ...WulGLy Safety Belts Are for Everyone ...1-7 ...I l l Safety Warnings and Symbols ...U G I L WiJG UUlll I IC41 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Seatback Latches ...1-5 Seats Manual ...1-2 Power...
...Panel ...2-43 Storing the Roof Panel ...2-46 Running Your Engine While YouAre Parked ...2-36 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-3 1 Safety Belts 5-77 C9.t-P nf Driver Position ...1-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-12 Passenger Position ...1-20 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-11 Safety Belt Extender ...1-20 C q f n t \ r Rnlt I I r n n l l r i n n D r n n n Q n p \ r 1-20 ly Icy1 Iby ...WulGLy Safety Belts Are for Everyone ...1-7 ...I l l Safety Warnings and Symbols ...U G I L WiJG UUlll I IC41 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Seatback Latches ...1-5 Seats Manual ...1-2 Power...