Chevrolet 2000 Corvette User Manual

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You should reset the fuel information display every
time you refuel. To reset the display, press FUEL until
AVERAGE appears. Then, press RESET on the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
Head-Up Display (Option)
CAUTION:
If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in
your field of view, it may take you more time to
see things you need to see when it’s dark outside.
Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed
low in your field of view.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Head-Up Display
(HUD), you can see some of the driver information that
appears on your instrument panel cluster.
The information may be displayed in English or metric
units and appears as an image focused out toward the
front of your vehicle. The HUD consists of the
following information:
D Speedometer
D Turn Signal Indicators
D High
-Beam Indicator Symbol
D Tachometer
D Oil, Temperature and Fuel Gages
D Shift Light (Performance SHIFT Light)
This light is used for performance driving to indicate
that the vehicle’s best performance level has been
reached to shift the transmission into the next higher
gear. The SHIFT light will display at an engine
speed of about 5,750 rpm, just prior to reaching the
engine fuel cut
-off mode. To better understand the
vehicle’s power curves, see “Capacities and
Specifications” in the Index.
D Check Gages Icon

Chevrolet 2000 Corvette Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	2000 Corvette
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Safety Warnings and Symbols

Vehicle Damage Warnings

Service Station Guide

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Seat Controls

How to adjust seats, including reclining seatbacks and latches.

Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone

How to use safety belts properly and things not to do with them.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

Proper adult usage of safety belts, including lap-shoulder belt.

Air Bag System

Explanation of the air bag system, its function, and safety precautions.

Children

Protection for infants and children, including child restraint systems.

Child Restraints

Different types of add-on child restraints and their proper use.

Section 2 Features and Controls

Door Locks

How to lock and unlock vehicle doors using keys or remote transmitter.

Remote Keyless Entry System

System for locking/unlocking doors, hatch/trunk lid, and panic alarm.

Theft-Deterrent System

Vehicle's alarm system features and how to arm/disarm it.

Ignition Switch

Explanation of the four ignition switch positions and their functions.

Starting Your Engine

Procedures for starting the engine, including cold weather.

Automatic Transmission Operation

Explanation of shift lever positions and their functions.

Manual Transmission Operation

How to operate the six-speed manual transmission.

Parking Brake

How to set and release the parking brake.

The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System

Warning Lights, Gages and Messages

Explanation of warning lights, gages, and messages for vehicle status.

Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

Comfort Controls

Manual Comfort Controls

Automatic Electronic Dual Climate Control System (If Equipped)

Air Conditioning

Heating

Defogging and Defrosting

Audio Systems

AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control

Theft-Deterrent Feature

Section 4 Your Driving and the Road

Defensive Driving

Drunken Driving

Dangers of alcohol and driving, BAC effects, and legal limits.

Braking

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

How the ABS system works to prevent skidding.

Traction Control System (TCS)

System to limit wheel spin on slippery roads.

Active Handling System (Option)

Computer-controlled system for directional control using brakes.

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads

Winter Driving

Section 5 Problems on the Road

Jump Starting

Towing Your Vehicle

Engine Overheating

Cooling System

If a Tire Goes Flat

If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow

Section 6 Service and Appearance Care

Fuel

Filling Your Tank

Checking Things Under the Hood

Engine Oil

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Brakes

Information on brake fluid, wear indicators, and pedal travel.

Battery

Tires

Information on tire maintenance, pressure, wear, and types.

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

Scheduled Maintenance

Part B: Owner Checks and Services

Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections

Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program

Information on 24-hour roadside assistance services and membership.

Warranty Information