2000 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual
Year:
2000
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Corvette
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Table of Contents
- 2000 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual
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24-hour Roadside Assistance
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Copyright General Motors Corp. 1999
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Table of Contents:
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1: Seats and Restraints
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2: Features and Controls
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3: Comfort Controls and Audio
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4: Your Driving and the Road
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5: Problems on the Road
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6: Service and Appearance Care
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7: Maintenance Schedule
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8: Customer Assistance
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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:
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Corvette: The American Dream Machine
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Corvette Assembly Plant
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How to Use this Manual
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
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Vehicle Symbols
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Model Reference
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Service Station Guide
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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Seats and Seat Controls
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Manual Seats
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Power Seat (Option)
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Sport Seat (Option) Reclining Seatbacks
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Seatback Latches
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Safety Belts: They re for Everyone
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Why Safety Belts Work
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask
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About Safety Belts
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and the Answers
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
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Adults
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Driver Position
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Lap Belt Cinch Feature
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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Passenger Position
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Air Bag System
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How the Air Bag System Works
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Where are the air bags?
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When should an air bag inflate?
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What makes an air bag inflate?
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How does an air bag restrain?
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What will you see after an air bag inflates?
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
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Children
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Smaller Children and Babies
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Child Restraints
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Top Strap
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position
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Larger Children
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Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems
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Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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Section 2 Features and Controls
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Power Door Locks
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Inadvertent Lockout Protection
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Leaving Your Vehicle
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Memory (Option)
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Remote Keyless Entry System
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Operation
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Panic Alarm Button
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RKE Settings
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Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
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Battery Replacement
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Replacing the Battery in the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
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Resynchronizing Your Transmitter
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Hatch/Trunk Lid Release
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Theft
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Key in the Ignition
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Parking at Night
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Parking Lots
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Theft-Deterrent System
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Arming the System
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Testing the Alarm
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Disarming the System
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PASS-Key
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New Vehicle “Break-In” Front Air Dam
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Ignition Switch
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
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Starting Your Engine
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Automatic Transmission
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Manual Transmission
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Starter Interlock Feature
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Racing or Other Competitive Driving
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Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
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Automatic Transmission Operation
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Manual Transmission Operation
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Speed
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Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission)
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One to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission)
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Downshifting (Manual Transmission)
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Parking Brake
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Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only)
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Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
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Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)
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Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
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Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust
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Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transmission)
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Limited-Slip Rear Axle
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Selective Real Time Damping (SRTD) (Option)
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Windows
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Power Windows
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Express- Down Windows
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Horn
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Tilt Wheel
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Telescopic Steering Wheel (Option)
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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Turn and Lane Change Signals
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Turn Signal on Chime
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Headlamps
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Headlamp Doors
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
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Lamps on Reminder
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Flash-to-Pass Feature
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Windshield Wipers
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Windshield Washer Cruise Control
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Setting Cruise Control
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Resuming a Set Speed
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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
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Ending Cruise Control
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Erasing Speed Memory
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Exterior Lamps
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Daytime Running Lamps
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Fog Lamps (Option) Twilight Sentinel
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Automatic Lamp
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Control (Optional, Standard in Canada)
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Interior Lamps
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Instrument Panel Brightness Control
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Parade Mode
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Courtesy Lamps
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Exit and Entry Lighting
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Reading Lamps
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Inadvertent Load Control
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Mirrors
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Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
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Power/Heated Remote Control Mirrors
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Convex Outside Mirror
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Storage Compartments
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Instrument Panel Cupholder
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Center Console Storage
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Security Shade (Option)
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Using the Security Shade
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Rear Storage Compartments
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Convenience Net (Option)
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Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
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Sun Visors
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Visor Vanity Mirrors
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Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors (Option)
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Accessory Power Outlet
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Floor Mats (Option)
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How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mats
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Roof Panel (Option)
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Removing the Roof Panel
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Storing the Roof Panel
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Installing the Roof Panel
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Convertible Top (Option)
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Lowering the Convertible Top
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Raising the Convertible Top
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The Instrument Panel
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Your Information System
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Instrument Panel Cluster
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Speedometer and Odometer
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Tachometer
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Warning Lights, Gages and Messages
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
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Air Bag Readiness Light
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Voltmeter
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Brake System Warning Light
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Traction Control System (TCS) Light
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Active Handling System Light
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
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If the Light Is Flashing
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If the Light Is On Steady
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
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Engine Oil Pressure Gage
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Security Light
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Check Gages Warning Light
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Fuel Gage
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Head-Up Display (Option)
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Driver Information Center (DIC)
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DIC Controls and Displays
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FUEL
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GAGES
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TRIP
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Odometer
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Trip Odometers
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Miles Since Last Ignition Feature
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Elapsed Time
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Average Speed
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Engine Oil Life
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OPTIONS
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Twilight
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Lock and Arm
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Alarm
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Approach Lights
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Auto Lock
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Auto Unlock
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Easy Entry
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Languages
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Blank Page
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DIC Warnings and Messages
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Other Messages
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NOTES
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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Comfort Controls
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Manual Comfort Controls
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Fan Knob
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Temperature Knob
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Mode Knob
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Mode Buttons
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Automatic Electronic Dual Climate Control System (If Equipped)
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Digital Display
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Driver Set Temperature Knob
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Passenger Temperature Offset
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Automatic Operation
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A Typical Cold Weather Example:
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A Typical Hot Weather Example:
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Manual Settings
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Function Buttons
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Sensors
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Solar Load Sensor
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Outside Air Temperature Sensor
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Inside Temperature Sensor
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Air Conditioning
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Heating Defogging and Defrosting
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Rear Window Defogger
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Ventilation System
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Ventilation Tips
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Audio Systems
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Setting the Clock
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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CD Adapter Kits
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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (If Equipped)
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Compact Disc Changer Errors
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Theft-Deterrent Feature
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Activating the Theft- Deterrent Feature
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Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss
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Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature
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Understanding Radio Reception
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AM
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FM Stereo
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Tips About Your Audio System
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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Care of Your Compact Discs
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Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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Fixed Mast Antenna
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Power Antenna Mast Care (If Equipped)
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Integrated Windshield and Rear Window Antennas (If Equipped)
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NOTES
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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
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Defensive Driving
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Drunken Driving
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Control of a Vehicle Braking
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Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
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Using Anti- Lock
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Braking in Emergencies
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Traction Control System (TCS)
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Active Handling System (Option)
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Competitive Driving Mode
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Steering
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Power Steering
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Magnasteer
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Steering Tips
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Driving on Curves
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Steering in Emergencies
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Off-Road Recovery
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Passing
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Loss of Control
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Skidding
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Driving at Night
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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
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Hydroplaning
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Driving Through Deep Standing Water
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Driving Through Flowing Water
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
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City Driving
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Freeway Driving
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Before Leaving on a Long Trip
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Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads
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Winter Driving
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Driving on Snow or Ice
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If You re Caught in a Blizzard
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
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Loading Your Vehicle
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Towing a Trailer
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Section 5 Problems on the Road
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Hazard Warning Flashers
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Other Warning Devices
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Jump Starting
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Towing Your Vehicle
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Engine Overheating
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Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Cooling System
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
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If a Tire Goes Flat If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
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Ice or Snow
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Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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Service
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Doing Your Own Service Work
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Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Fuel
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Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood
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Hood Release
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Engine Oil
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Checking Engine Oil
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When to Add Engine Oil
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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
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Engine Oil Additives
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When to Change Engine Oil How to Reset the Change Oil Soon Message
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What to Do with Used Oil
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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Air Cleaner/Filter Replacement
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
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How to Check
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Manual Transmission Fluid
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When to Check
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How to Check
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How to Add Fluid
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Hydraulic Clutch
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When to Check and What to Use
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How to Check and Add Fluid
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Rear Axle
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When to Check Lubricant
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How to Check Lubricant
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What to Use
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Engine Coolant
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What to Use
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Checking Coolant
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Adding Coolant
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Surge Tank Pressure Cap
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Power Steering Fluid
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When to Check Power Steering Fluid
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How to Check Power Steering Fluid What to Use
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Windshield Washer Fluid
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What to Use
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Adding Washer Fluid
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Brakes
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Brake Fluid
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Checking Brake Fluid
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What to Add
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Brake Wear
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Brake Pedal Travel
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Brake Adjustment
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Replacing Brake System Parts
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Battery
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Vehicle Storage
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Bulb Replacement
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Halogen Bulbs
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Headlamps
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Rear Turn Signal and Taillamps
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Back-Up Lamps
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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Tires
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Extended Mobility Tires
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Inflation -- Tire Pressure
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When to Check
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How to Check
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Tire Rotation
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When It s Time for New Tires
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Buying New Tires
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
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Treadwear
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Traction
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AA, A, B, C
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Temperature
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A, B, C
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
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Wheel Replacement
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Used Replacement Wheels
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Using the Wheel Lock Key
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Tire Chains
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Lifting Your Corvette
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Lifting From the Front
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Lifting From the Rear
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Appearance Care
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Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
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Cleaning Coated Moldings
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Cleaning Leather
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Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
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Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
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Cleaning the Security Shade and Convenience Net
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Care of Safety Belts
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Cleaning Glass Surfaces
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Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
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Weatherstrips
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Cleaning a Removable Roof Panel
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Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Washing Your Vehicle
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Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
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Finish Care
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Cleaning Your Convertible Top
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Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Cleaning Tires
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Finish Damage
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Magnesium Wheel Finish
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Underbody Maintenance
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Fiberglass Springs
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Chemical Paint Spotting
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GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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Engine Identification
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Service Parts Identification Label
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Electrical System
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Add-On Electrical Equipment
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Accessory Power Plug
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Headlamps
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Windshield Wipers
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Power Windows and Other Power Options
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
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Replacement Bulbs
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Capacities and Specifications
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Engine Specifications
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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Vehicle Dimensions
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Engine Power Curves Engine Accessory Drive Belt Routing
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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
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Introduction
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Your Vehicle and the Environment
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Maintenance Requirements
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How This Section is Organized
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
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Using Your Maintenance Schedule
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Footnotes
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
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At Each Fuel Fill
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Engine Oil Level Check
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Engine Coolant Level Check
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Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
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At Least Once a Month
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Tire Inflation Check
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Cassette Deck Service
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Power Antenna Service
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At Least Twice a Year
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Restraint System Check
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Wiper Blade Check
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Weatherstrip Lubrication
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Manual Transmission Check
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Automatic Transmission Inspection
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At Least Once a Year
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Key Lock Cylinders Service
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Body Lubrication Service
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Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
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Ignition Automatic Transmission Lock Check
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Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check
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Underbody Flushing Service
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
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Steering and Suspension Inspection
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Tire and Wheel Inspection
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Exhaust System Inspection
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Engine Cooling System Inspection
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Rear Axle Service
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Brake System Inspection
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
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Part E: Maintenance Record
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
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Customer Assistance Offices
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United States
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Canada
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All Overseas Locations
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Caribbean Numbers
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GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
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Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program
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Canadian Roadside Assistance
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Courtesy Transportation
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Plan Ahead When Possible
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Transportation Options
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Shuttle Service
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Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
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Courtesy Rental Vehicle
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Additional Program Information
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Warranty Information
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS Ordering Owner Publications in Canada
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NOTES
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2000 Chevrolet Corvette Overview
Introduction
The 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is a stunning representation of American muscle and precision engineering. Known for its powerful performance and iconic design, the Corvette continues to captivate car enthusiasts and collectors alike. This model year serves as a bridge between the fifth-generation model, known as the C5, and the advancements that would soon emerge in subsequent years. With its sleek curves and aggressive stance, the 2000 Corvette embodies speed and style.
Powertrains
Under the hood, the 2000 Corvette boasts a formidable 5.7-liter LS1 V8 engine, generating 345 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque. This powerhouse allows the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just about 5 seconds, providing an exhilarating driving experience. The engine pairs with either a robust 6-speed manual transmission or a smooth 4-speed automatic, offering drivers the choice between raw power and effortless cruising. The C5's sophisticated chassis ensures exceptional handling, making it a joy to navigate both twisty roads and straightaways.
Trims
The 2000 Corvette is available in several trims, including the base Coupe, Convertible, and the high-performance Z06. Each trim offers unique features while maintaining the core attributes of speed and style. The Z06, in particular, is a track-oriented variant featuring a more powerful engine, weight reduction, and sport-tuned suspension, appealing to serious driving enthusiasts who crave performance above all.
Features
In terms of features, the 2000 Corvette includes a host of amenities designed for comfort and convenience. Standard features encompass leather seating, a premium audio system, dual-zone climate control, and a comprehensive heads-up display. Additionally, the optional Z51 Performance Package enhances handling and braking capabilities, elevating the driving experience to a thrilling level.
Owners Manual
The owner’s manual for the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette serves as an invaluable resource, providing detailed insights into the car’s features, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting tips. It guides owners on how to maximize their driving experience, covering essential aspects from exterior care to the intricacies of the technologically advanced interior. Whether a seasoned Corvette owner or a newcomer, the owner's manual ensures that each driver unlocks the full potential of their vehicle.
User manual download
The Chevrolet Corvette owner manual for the 2000 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2000 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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