Chevrolet 1999 Corvette User manual

yellowblue

The 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Owner’s Manual

1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems

This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system.

2-1 Features and Controls

This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.

3-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.

4-1 Your Driving and the Road

Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.

5-1 Problems on the Road

This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.

6-1 Service and Appearance Care

Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good.

7-1 Maintenance Schedule

This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.

8-1 Customer Assistance Information

This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.

It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8-10.

9-1 Index

Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find

something you want to read.

yellowblue

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 in the

product 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:

DGN Marketing Services Ltd.

1577 Meyerside Dr.

Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1B9

Litho in U.S.A.

yellowblue

iii

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.

yellowblue

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.

yellowblue

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.

yellowblue

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.

yellowblue

vii

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 1999 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 (502) 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 or (502) 781-7973.

yellowblue

viii

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.

Index

A good place to look for what you need is the Index in

back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of what’s in

the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it.

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.”

yellowblue

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.

yellowblue

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:

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

SPEAKER

FUEL

Vehicle Symbols

These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.

Other manuals for 1999 Corvette

Table of contents

Other Chevrolet Automobile manuals

Chevrolet

Chevrolet BeaT LPG User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Impala Limited 2014 User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 1956 Truck User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 2007 Monte Carlo User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet IMPALA 3.9L 2009 Instructions for use

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 2005 Malibu User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 2014 Captiva Sport User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 2004 TrailBlazer User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 2016 Tahoe Assembly instructions

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 2004 Avalanche User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 1994 Corvette User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Camaro 2013 User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Trailblazer 2020 User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 2011 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet UPLANDER 2007 User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Corvette 2016 User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Malibu 2015 Assembly instructions

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 2008 Corvette Navigation System User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet El Camino 1983 User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Impala 2016 User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 2012Colorado User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 1998 Express Van User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 1998 Corvette User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Colorado 2018 User manual

Popular Automobile manuals by other brands

Toyota

Toyota 2000 Tundra owner's manual

CITROËN

CITROËN DS4 DSign Handbook

Lexus

Lexus 2015 CT 200h owner's manual

Cadillac

Cadillac CTS 2008 owner's manual

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz M-class ML 55 AMG Operator's manual

Porsche

Porsche Boxster S Technical manual

GMC

GMC 2010 Savana 1500 Cargo owner's manual

KIAM

KIAM SPORTAGE 2014 Features & functions guide

GMC

GMC 2013 Terrain Getting to know

GMC

GMC T-Series 1999 owner's manual

Mercury

Mercury 1998 Mystique owner's manual

Mercury

Mercury 2007 Mariner Quick reference guide

Mazda

Mazda 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 Smart start guide

Mazda

Mazda 2014 CX-5 owner's manual

GMC

GMC Chevrolet Express 2022 owner's manual

GMC

GMC 1997 Jimmy owner's manual

Cadillac

Cadillac 2010 Escalade manual

Skoda

Skoda FABIA RS - ANNEXE 118 brochure