Chevrolet Corvette 2001 Owner's manual

2001 Chevrolet Corvette

Owner's Manual

Litho in U.S.A.

Part Number 10424655 A First Edition

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Windows

Keys and Door Locks

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Hatch/Trunk Lid Release

Automatic Transmission

Manual Transmission

Parking Brake

Tilt Wheel

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

Windshield Wipers

Cruise Control

Exterior and Interior Lamps

Mirrors

Storage Compartments

Convenience Net

Accessory Power Outlet

Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages

Driver Information Center

Head-Up Display

Seats and Seat Controls

Safety Belts

Air Bag System

Restraint Systems for Children

Section

1

Section

2

Seats and Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents (cont'd)

Defensive Driving

Drunken Driving

Control of a Vehicle

Braking

Steering

Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions

Recreational Vehicle Towing

Loading Your Vehicle

Towing a Trailer

Heating and Air Conditioning

Setting the Radio Clock

Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player (Option)

Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature

Hazard Warning Flashers

Jump Starting

Towing Your Vehicle

Engine Overheating

Changing a Flat Tire

If You're Stuck

Problems on the Road

Section

3

Section

4

Section

5

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Your Driving and the Road

Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

Table of Contents (cont'd)

Maintenance Schedule

Service and Appearance Care

Section

7

Section

6

Scheduled Maintenance

Owner Checks and Services

Periodic Maintenance Inspections

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Maintenance Records

Fuel

Checking Fluids and Lubricants

GM Oil Life System™

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

Brakes

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires and Wheels

Appearance Care

Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Capacities and Specifications

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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Table of Contents (cont'd)

Customer Assistance Information

In the Index you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual.

You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

Section

8

Customer Satisfaction Procedures

Customer Assistance Offices

Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation

Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual)

Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-10

Service Publications

Index

Section

9

Please refer to the last page of this manual for your

Service Station Guide

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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,

CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the

name CORVETTE and the CORVETTE Emblem are

registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.

This manual includes the latest information at the time

it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes

after that time without further notice. For vehicles first

sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of

Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division

whenever it appears in this manual.

Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be

there if you ever need it when you’re on the road.

If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so

the new owner can use it.

We support voluntary

technician certification.

For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a

French Language Manual:

Aux propriétaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous

procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en français chez

votre concessionaire ou au:

Helm, Incorporated

P.O. Box 07130

Detroit, MI 48207

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Corvette: The American

Dream Machine

In the early ’50s, it was only a designer’s dream. Today

the Corvette stands alone as America’s dream car

-- a

testament to its unmistakable charisma and the

excitement it inspires. Unique styling, powerful

performance and an undeniable panache have made

Corvette one of the most celebrated sports cars in

the world.

In 1953, Corvette produced 300 new lightweight

fiberglass roadsters. A handful went to project

engineers, General Motors managers, and a select group

of movie stars and celebrities. With a two

-speed

Powerglide automatic transmission, Blue Flame

six-cylinder engine, and gleaming Polo White exterior,

the Corvette began its drive into the heart of America.

Designers freshened up the ’Vette in 1956 by adding a

removable hardtop and the famous Corvette “coves.”

The sculptured body enhanced its sporty look, and a

standard 210

-horsepower Chevy V8 engine solidified

Corvette’s reputation as a production race car.

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In 1963, Corvette hit the road with an eye-catching new

look

-- the Sting Ray coupe. An instant success, the

now

-classic Sting Ray featured concealed headlamps

and a unique split rear window. The split window would

only be offered in 1963, making this model among the

most prized Corvettes ever built.

Restyled inside and out for 1968, this ’Vette sported a

lean and hungry shape, creating a sense of motion even

when standing still. And for the first time, Corvette

offered removable roof panels.

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For its 25th anniversary, the 1978 Corvette paced the 62nd Annual Indianapolis 500 and received a new fastback

roofline with a wide expanse of glass that wrapped around the sides.

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In 1984, the fourth generation of America’s favorite

sports car anticipated the future with a sleek look and

advanced technology that provided superior handling

and performance. Windshield angle was the sheerest of

any domestic vehicle, cornering ability the tightest of

any production car. In short, the 1984 redesign enhanced

the Corvette’s reputation as a leader in the world sports

car market.

After 44 years of production, Corvette only got better.

The fifth

-generation Corvette arrived in 1997, featuring

a completely restyled body and a new, all

-aluminum,

5.7 Liter, 345

-horsepower LS1 V8 engine.

The structure of the fifth

-generation redesign is the

stiffest ever developed in 44 years of Corvette

production, resulting in unparalleled ride quality and

outstanding handling. Also unique to the new Corvette

is a rear

-mounted transmission.

Available as a Coupe for 1997, the new Corvette offered

such standard features as extended

-mobility tires, a

Bose

audio system, and a new, latch-operated roof

designed for easy removal.

With many design cues inspired by the classic models

of the 1960s, the new fifth-generation Corvette is an

impressive combination of sleek styling and world

-class

sports car performance. For 1998, in addition to the

Coupe, a convertible was reintroduced. The

fifth-generation Corvette rollout was completed in 1999

with the introduction of the hardtop model.

For 2001, all hardtop models become the higher

performance Z06. The Z06 model features the

performance enhanced LS6 engine, specific suspension

components and exterior/interior differentiation.

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Corvette Assembly Plant

The Corvette Assembly Plant in Bowling Green,

Kentucky is one of the most sophisticated and

computerized automobile assembly facilities in

the world. To build your 2001 Corvette, over

1,025 employes teamed up with the 58 high

-tech

robots that assist in a variety of processes, from welding

to painting.

The Bowling Green facility is Corvette’s third home

since 1953. Since beginning production in June

of 1981, it has become one of Kentucky’s most

popular tourist attractions.

Corvette Assembly Plant tours are available. For

dates and times, call (270) 745-8228. Reservations

are required for groups of 10 or more.

The new National Corvette Museum, located near the

assembly plant, opened its doors in September of 1994.

It is also attracting tourists to the area. For more

information, call 1-800-53-VETTE (83883)

or (270) 781

-7973.

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How to Use this Manual

Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning

to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you

do this, it will help you learn about the features and

controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find

that pictures and words work together to explain

things quickly.

Safety Warnings and Symbols

You will find a number of safety cautions in this book.

We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you

about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore

the warning.

CAUTION:

These mean there is something that could hurt

you or other people.

In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is.

Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the

hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or

others could be hurt.

You will also find a circle

with a slash through it in

this book. This safety

symbol means “Don’t,”

“Don’t do this” or “Don’t

let this happen.”

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Vehicle Damage Warnings

Also, in this book you will find these notices:

NOTICE:

These mean there is something that could

damage your vehicle.

In the notice area, we tell you about something that

can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage

would not be covered by your warranty, and it could

be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help

avoid the damage.

When you read other manuals, you might see

CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors

or in different words.

You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use

the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.

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For example,

these symbols

are used on an

original battery:

CAUTION

POSSIBLE

INJURY

PROTECT

EYES BY

SHIELDING

CAUSTIC

BATTERY

ACID COULD

CAUSE

BURNS

AVOID

SPARKS OR

FLAMES

SPARK OR

FLAME

COULD

EXPLODE

BATTERY

These symbols

are important for

you and your

passengers

whenever your

vehicle is driven:

CHILD

RESTRAINT

TOP STRAP

ANCHOR

DOOR LOCK

UNLOCK

FASTEN

SEAT

BELTS

POWER

WINDOW

AIR BAG

These symbols

have to do with

your lamps:

MASTER

LIGHTING

SWITCH

TURN

SIGNALS

PARKING

LAMPS

HAZARD

WARNING

FLASHER

DAYTIME

RUNNING

LAMPS

FOG LAMPS

These symbols

are on some of

your controls:

WINDSHIELD

WIPER

WINDSHIELD

WASHER

WINDSHIELD

DEFROSTER

REAR

WINDOW

DEFOGGER

VENTILATING

FAN

These symbols

are used on

warning and

indicator lights:

ENGINE

COOLANT

TEMP

BATTERY

CHARGING

SYSTEM

BRAKE

COOLANT

ENGINE OIL

PRESSURE

ANTI-LOCK

BRAKES

Here are some

other symbols

you may see:

FUSE

LIGHTER

HORN

FUEL

Vehicle Symbols

These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. Also see “Warning Lights and Gages” in the Index.

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Model Reference

This manual covers these models:

Z06

Coupe

Convertible

Service Station Guide

Oil Viscosity

Engine Oil

See Section 6

Tire Pressure

See Section 6

Engine Oil Dipstick

See Section 6

Cooling System

See Section 5

Battery

See Section 6

Windshield Washer

Fluid

See Section 6

Hood Release

See Section 6

Remote Fuel

Release Door

See Section 6

For

a More

Detailed Look at

What's Under the Hood

See Section 6

Alternate

Fuel Door Release

See Section 6

Fuel

Use unleaded only.

See Section 6

for octane ratings.

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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also

learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.

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-2 Seats and Seat Controls

1

-6 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone

1

-11 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About

Safety Belts

-- and the Answers

1

-12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

1

-12 Driver Position

1

-18 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

1

-19 Passenger Position

1

-19 Air Bag System

1

-24 Air Bag Off Switch

1

-28 Children

1

-31 Restraint Systems for Children

1

-40 Older Children

1

-43 Safety Belt Extender

1

-43 Checking Your Restraint Systems

1

-44 Replacing Restraint System Parts After

a Crash

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Seats and Seat Controls

This part tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them,

and also about reclining seatbacks and seatback latches.

Manual Seats

CAUTION:

You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to

adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is

moving. The sudden movement could startle and

confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you

don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when

the vehicle is not moving.

To move a manual seat, pull up on the lever located in

front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where

you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the

seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked

into place.

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