Chevrolet corvette 2002 User Manual

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If this happens and the starter 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 try the 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, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your
dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS
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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 damage a PASS
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Key ignition key, see
your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS
-
Key.
In an emergency, call Chevrolet Roadside Assistance.
See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index for 
more information.
New Vehicle “Break
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In”
NOTICE:
Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate
“break
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in.” But it will perform better in 
the long run if you follow these guidelines:
Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or
less for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t drive at any one speed 
--
 fast or 
slow 
--
 for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t make full
-
throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the first 
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking
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in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.