User ManualTable of ContentsSeats and Restraint Systems7Front Seats8Safety Belts13Child Restraints27Airbag System46Restraint System Check57Features and Controls59Keys61Doors and Locks68Windows74Theft-Deterrent Systems76Starting and Operating Your Vehicle77Mirrors92OnStar® System98HomeLink® Transmitter99Storage Areas104Roof Panel108Convertible Top113Vehicle Personalization124Instrument Panel127Instrument Panel Overview130Climate Controls150Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators157Driver Information Center (DIC)173Audio System(s)202Driving Your Vehicle223Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle224Towing259Service and Appearance Care261Service263Fuel265Checking Things Under the Hood270Rear Axle303Bulb Replacement304Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement308Tires311Appearance Care335Vehicle Identification345Electrical System346Capacities and Specifications354Maintenance Schedule355Maintenance Schedule356Customer Assistance and Information373Customer Assistance and Information374Reporting Safety Defects382Front Seats8Manual Seats8Six-Way Power Seats8Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters9Heated Seats10Reclining Seatbacks10Seatback Latches12Safety Belts13Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone13Questions and Answers About Safety Belts17How to Wear Safety Belts Properly18Driver Position18Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy25Passenger Position26Safety Belt Pretensioners26Safety Belt Extender26Child Restraints27Older Children27Infants and Young Children30Child Restraint Systems33Top Strap36Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)37Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System38Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position41Airbag System46Where Are the Airbags?48When Should an Airbag Inflate?51What Makes an Airbag Inflate?52How Does an Airbag Restrain?52What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?52Airbag Off Switch54Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle57Restraint System Check57Checking Your Restraint Systems57Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash58Keys61Keyless Access System62Keyless Access System Operation63Doors and Locks68Door Locks68Power Door Locks70Automatic Door Locks71Programmable Automatic Door Unlock71Lockout Protection71Hatch/Trunk72Windows74Power Windows75Sun Visors76Theft-Deterrent Systems76Theft-Deterrent System76Starting and Operating Your Vehicle77New Vehicle Break-In77Front Air Dam78Ignition Positions78Retained Accessory Power (RAP)79Starting Your Engine79Racing or Other Competitive Driving80Engine Coolant Heater81Automatic Transmission Operation82Manual Transmission Operation84Parking Brake87Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)87Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)89Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)89Parking Over Things That Burn90Engine Exhaust90Running Your Engine While You Are Parked (Automatic Transmission)91Mirrors92Manual Rearview Mirror92Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass92Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass94Outside Power Heated Mirrors96Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror97Outside Convex Mirror97OnStar® System98HomeLink® Transmitter99Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter100Storage Areas104Glove Box104Cupholder(s)104Center Console Storage Area104Floor Mats104Rear Storage Area105Convenience Net107Cargo Cover107Roof Panel108Removing the Roof Panel108Storing the Roof Panel111Installing the Roof Panel112Convertible Top113Convertible Top (Manual)113Convertible Top (Power)120Vehicle Personalization124Memory124Instrument Panel Overview130Hazard Warning Flashers132Other Warning Devices132Horn132Tilt Wheel133Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever134Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal)134Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer135Flash-to-Pass135Windshield Wipers135Windshield Washer136Cruise Control137Exterior Lamps140Wiper Activated Headlamps141Headlamps on Reminder141Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)141Fog Lamps142Twilight Sentinel®143Exterior Lighting Battery Saver144Instrument Panel Brightness144Courtesy Lamps144Entry/Exit Lighting144Reading Lamps144Battery Run-Down Protection145Head-Up Display (HUD)145Accessory Power Outlets149Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter150Climate Controls150Dual Automatic Climate Control System150Outlet Adjustment155Passenger Compartment Air Filter156Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators157Instrument Panel Cluster158Speedometer and Odometer159Tachometer159Safety Belt Reminder Light159Airbag Readiness Light160Airbag Off Light161Voltmeter Gage162One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission)163Brake System Warning Light163Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light164Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light165Active Handling System Light165Engine Coolant Temperature Gage166Tire Pressure Light167Malfunction Indicator Lamp167Engine Oil Pressure Gage170Security Light171Fog Lamp Light171Lights On Reminder172Highbeam On Light172Fuel Gage172Driver Information Center (DIC)173DIC Controls and Displays174DIC Warnings and Messages179Other Messages192DIC Vehicle Personalization193Audio System(s)202Setting the Time202Radio with CD202Navigation/Radio System220Theft-Deterrent Feature220Radio Reception221Care of Your CDs221Care of Your CD Player221Diversity Antenna System221XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System221Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle224Defensive Driving224Drunken Driving224Control of a Vehicle227Braking228Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)229Braking in Emergencies230Traction Control System (TCS)231Active Handling System232Limited-Slip Rear Axle234Selective Ride Control234Steering235Off-Road Recovery237Passing237Loss of Control238Driving at Night240Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads241City Driving244Freeway Driving245Before Leaving on a Long Trip246Highway Hypnosis247Hill and Mountain Roads247Winter Driving249If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow253Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out254Loading Your Vehicle254Towing259Towing Your Vehicle259Recreational Vehicle Towing259Towing a Trailer259Service263Doing Your Own Service Work264Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle264Fuel265Gasoline Octane265Gasoline Specifications265California Fuel265Additives265Fuels in Foreign Countries266Filling Your Tank267Filling a Portable Fuel Container269Checking Things Under the Hood270Hood Release270Engine Compartment Overview272Engine Oil274Engine Oil Life System278Engine Air Cleaner/Filter279Automatic Transmission Fluid281Manual Transmission Fluid281Hydraulic Clutch282Engine Coolant282Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap285Engine Overheating285Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode287Cooling System288Power Steering Fluid293Windshield Washer Fluid294Brakes295Battery298Jump Starting299Rear Axle303Bulb Replacement304High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting304Halogen Bulbs304Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps305Sidemarker Lamps306Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps307Replacement Bulbs308Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement308Tires311Tire Sidewall Labelling312Tire Terminology and Definitions314Extended Mobility Tires316Inflation - Tire Pressure318Tire Pressure Monitor System321Tire Rotation323When It Is Time for New Tires323Buying New Tires324Uniform Tire Quality Grading325Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance326Wheel Replacement326Tire Chains329Lifting Your Vehicle330If a Tire Goes Flat334Appearance Care335Fabric/Carpet335Coated Moldings337Leather337Instrument Panel337Interior Plastic Components337Cargo Cover and Convenience Net338Glass Surfaces338Care of Safety Belts338Weatherstrips338Washing Your Vehicle339Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses339Finish Care340Windshield and Wiper Blades340Removable Roof Panel341Convertible Top341Aluminum Wheels342Tires342Finish Damage343Underbody Maintenance343Fiberglass Springs343Chemical Paint Spotting343Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials344Vehicle Identification345Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)345Service Parts Identification Label345Electrical System346Add-On Electrical Equipment346Headlamp Wiring346Windshield Wiper Fuses346Power Windows and Other Power Options346Fuses and Circuit Breakers347Instrument Panel Fuse Block348Engine Compartment Fuse Block351Capacities and Specifications354Maintenance Schedule356Introduction356Maintenance Requirements356Your Vehicle and the Environment356Using Your Maintenance Schedule357Scheduled Maintenance358Additional Required Services360Maintenance Footnotes361Owner Checks and Services362At Each Fuel Fill362At Least Once a Month363At Least Once a Year363Recommended Fluids and Lubricants365Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts367Engine Drive Belt Routing368Maintenance Record369Customer Assistance and Information374Customer Satisfaction Procedure374Online Owner Center375Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users376Customer Assistance Offices376GM Mobility Reimbursement Program377Roadside Assistance Program378Courtesy Transportation379Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders381Reporting Safety Defects382Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government382Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government383Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors383Service Publications Ordering Information383Size: 2.5 MBPages: 396Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of Contents2005 Chevrolet Corvette Book TOC1Seats and Restraint Systems7Front Seats8Manual Seats8Six-Way Power Seats8Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters9Heated Seats10Reclining Seatbacks10Seatback Latches12Safety Belts13Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone13Questions and Answers About Safety Belts17How to Wear Safety Belts Properly18Driver Position18Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy25Passenger Position26Safety Belt Pretensioners26Safety Belt Extender26Child Restraints27Older Children27Infants and Young Children30Child Restraint Systems33Top Strap36Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)37Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System38Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position41Airbag System46Where Are the Airbags?48When Should an Airbag Inflate?51What Makes an Airbag Inflate?52How Does an Airbag Restrain?52What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?52Airbag Off Switch54Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle57Restraint System Check57Checking Your Restraint Systems57Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash58Features and Controls59Keys61Keyless Access System62Keyless Access System Operation63Doors and Locks68Door Locks68Power Door Locks70Automatic Door Locks71Programmable Automatic Door Unlock71Lockout Protection71Hatch/Trunk72Windows74Power Windows75Sun Visors76Theft-Deterrent Systems76Theft-Deterrent System76Starting and Operating Your Vehicle77New Vehicle Break-In77Front Air Dam78Ignition Positions78Retained Accessory Power (RAP)79Starting Your Engine79Racing or Other Competitive Driving80Engine Coolant Heater81Automatic Transmission Operation82Manual Transmission Operation84Parking Brake87Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)87Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)89Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)89Parking Over Things That Burn90Engine Exhaust90Running Your Engine While You Are Parked (Automatic Transmission)91Mirrors92Manual Rearview Mirror92Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass92Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass94Outside Power Heated Mirrors96Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror97Outside Convex Mirror97OnStar® System98HomeLink® Transmitter99Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter100Storage Areas104Glove Box104Cupholder(s)104Center Console Storage Area104Floor Mats104Rear Storage Area105Convenience Net107Cargo Cover107Roof Panel108Removing the Roof Panel108Storing the Roof Panel111Installing the Roof Panel112Convertible Top113Convertible Top (Manual)113Convertible Top (Power)120Vehicle Personalization124Memory124Instrument Panel127Instrument Panel Overview130Hazard Warning Flashers132Other Warning Devices132Horn132Tilt Wheel133Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever134Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal)134Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer135Flash-to-Pass135Windshield Wipers135Windshield Washer136Cruise Control137Exterior Lamps140Wiper Activated Headlamps141Headlamps on Reminder141Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)141Fog Lamps142Twilight Sentinel®143Exterior Lighting Battery Saver144Instrument Panel Brightness144Courtesy Lamps144Entry/Exit Lighting144Reading Lamps144Battery Run-Down Protection145Head-Up Display (HUD)145Accessory Power Outlets149Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter150Climate Controls150Dual Automatic Climate Control System150Outlet Adjustment155Passenger Compartment Air Filter156Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators157Instrument Panel Cluster158Speedometer and Odometer159Tachometer159Safety Belt Reminder Light159Airbag Readiness Light160Airbag Off Light161Voltmeter Gage162One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission)163Brake System Warning Light163Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light164Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light165Active Handling System Light165Engine Coolant Temperature Gage166Tire Pressure Light167Malfunction Indicator Lamp167Engine Oil Pressure Gage170Security Light171Fog Lamp Light171Lights On Reminder172Highbeam On Light172Fuel Gage172Driver Information Center (DIC)173DIC Controls and Displays174DIC Warnings and Messages179Other Messages192DIC Vehicle Personalization193Audio System(s)202Setting the Time202Radio with CD202Navigation/Radio System220Theft-Deterrent Feature220Radio Reception221Care of Your CDs221Care of Your CD Player221Diversity Antenna System221XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System221Driving Your Vehicle223Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle224Defensive Driving224Drunken Driving224Control of a Vehicle227Braking228Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)229Braking in Emergencies230Traction Control System (TCS)231Active Handling System232Limited-Slip Rear Axle234Selective Ride Control234Steering235Off-Road Recovery237Passing237Loss of Control238Driving at Night240Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads241City Driving244Freeway Driving245Before Leaving on a Long Trip246Highway Hypnosis247Hill and Mountain Roads247Winter Driving249If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow253Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out254Loading Your Vehicle254Towing259Towing Your Vehicle259Recreational Vehicle Towing259Towing a Trailer259Service and Appearance Care261Service263Doing Your Own Service Work264Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle264Fuel265Gasoline Octane265Gasoline Specifications265California Fuel265Additives265Fuels in Foreign Countries266Filling Your Tank267Filling a Portable Fuel Container269Checking Things Under the Hood270Hood Release270Engine Compartment Overview272Engine Oil274Engine Oil Life System278Engine Air Cleaner/Filter279Automatic Transmission Fluid281Manual Transmission Fluid281Hydraulic Clutch282Engine Coolant282Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap285Engine Overheating285Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode287Cooling System288Power Steering Fluid293Windshield Washer Fluid294Brakes295Battery298Jump Starting299Rear Axle303Bulb Replacement304High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting304Halogen Bulbs304Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps305Sidemarker Lamps306Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps307Replacement Bulbs308Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement308Tires311Tire Sidewall Labelling312Tire Terminology and Definitions314Extended Mobility Tires316Inflation - Tire Pressure318Tire Pressure Monitor System321Tire Rotation323When It Is Time for New Tires323Buying New Tires324Uniform Tire Quality Grading325Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance326Wheel Replacement326Tire Chains329Lifting Your Vehicle330If a Tire Goes Flat334Appearance Care335Fabric/Carpet335Coated Moldings337Leather337Instrument Panel337Interior Plastic Components337Cargo Cover and Convenience Net338Glass Surfaces338Care of Safety Belts338Weatherstrips338Washing Your Vehicle339Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses339Finish Care340Windshield and Wiper Blades340Removable Roof Panel341Convertible Top341Aluminum Wheels342Tires342Finish Damage343Underbody Maintenance343Fiberglass Springs343Chemical Paint Spotting343Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials344Vehicle Identification345Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)345Service Parts Identification Label345Electrical System346Add-On Electrical Equipment346Headlamp Wiring346Windshield Wiper Fuses346Power Windows and Other Power Options346Fuses and Circuit Breakers347Instrument Panel Fuse Block348Engine Compartment Fuse Block351Capacities and Specifications354Maintenance Schedule355Maintenance Schedule356Introduction356Maintenance Requirements356Your Vehicle and the Environment356Using Your Maintenance Schedule357Scheduled Maintenance358Additional Required Services360Maintenance Footnotes361Owner Checks and Services362At Each Fuel Fill362At Least Once a Month363At Least Once a Year363Recommended Fluids and Lubricants365Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts367Engine Drive Belt Routing368Maintenance Record369Customer Assistance and Information373Customer Assistance and Information374Customer Satisfaction Procedure374Online Owner Center375Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users376Customer Assistance Offices376GM Mobility Reimbursement Program377Roadside Assistance Program378Courtesy Transportation379Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders381Reporting Safety Defects382Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government382Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government383Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors383Service Publications Ordering Information383Index385Size: 2.53 MBPages: 396Language: EnglishOpen manual