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Page 1 REPRODUCTION...
Page 2: Part
Introduction How C O . R V E T T E Table of Contents Use this Manual k a t s Belts Part & Safety . . . & 2 Features Controls Comfort Controls & Audio Systems. Your Driving and the Road.
Page 3 I992 Genera/ Motors Corporation, Note to Canadian Owners For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever appears this manu.aI. Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:...
Page 5 In 1953, Chevrolel produmd new lightweight fiberglass; roadsters. went 'io A handful project engineers, General Motors -managers, a select group movie--stars .o two-speed and celebrities. With Powerglide automatic. transmiision, engine, and Blue Flame-six-cylinder gleaming Pola. White exterior, Corvelte began 'its drive into the, heart America:.
Page 10 P a r t Customer Assistance IHormation This part tells how to contact Chevrolet for assistance how to get service publications. It also gives information on Reporting Safety Defects. Index Part alphabetical listing of almost Here’s...
Page 11 In this manual, we've used the familiar words and colors that Chevrolet has used for years. You'll also see warning labels on.your vehicle. They use the same colors, and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.
Page 12 These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symboJs are used on an original battery: Caution Possible injury Eyes Protect 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...
Page 13 to Use this Manual T h e s e s~nrbob are some.of your controls: Windshieid Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Rear Window Defogger Power Winduw Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Brake' .are Here :some other symbols,you see: Fuse Hatch Release Lighter...
Page 14: Table Of Contents
find informatjon about YOU’II the seats in your Corvette, your Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (“air system bag”) and how to use your safety belts, properly.- You also learn about some things you should not do with safety belts. Seats ... Seats and.
Page 15 & Safety Belts Sed Controls Seots and This section tells you about the seats how tu adjust them. " " CAUTION ~~~~ YOU can lose controi of the vehicle you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle confuse you, or make ,you push pedal when you don't want to.
Page 16 Front Raise the front of the seat (A): by pushing the front the switch toward. the center of the vehicle. Lower the front of the sgat by pushing the front of the switch in the opposite direction. Center (B): Raise the entire seat higher by pushing the control toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 17 Manual Reclining Seatback To adjust the seatback: Slide the lever back to- release seatback, then tilt the seatback forward backward, as desired. Release the lever to lock the seatback in place. Don't have, a seatback reclined, however, if your vehicle is moving. Sitting i n reclined po&on wh~~.your.vehicle~~-in;motion-can.be dangerous.
Page 18: Safety Belts
Seatback Latches Both seats fold forward to provide you access to the rear area. To fold a seatback forward, lift this latch and fold the seatback forward. The seatback will lock in the forward position. To return the seatback to the upright position, just pull up on the latch and then push the seatback...
Page 19 Seats & Safety Belts . .. ahyone.--d& kh&ie’, they -can’t wear a .sdcty properly: .If you care a.crash . ’ you!re not yearing a safety.belt., your iajuries can ,ibe..much worse. You can hit things,inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed.
Page 20 W h y Safety Belts Work on anything, you When you ride-in or -as fast goes. For example, if the bike is going 10 -mpfi (16 km/h), so is the child. bike hits the block, it When the stops. But the child keeps going! "car."...
Page 21 & Safety Belts Seats Why Safety Belts Work (CONT.) Put someone on it. or the instrument panel. 5. Get it up to speed. Then stop the ‘‘car.” The rider doesn’t stop. the safety belts! The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield.
Page 22 Questions Many Here Are People 8elts- Ask About Safety and the Answers Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You cou1d.be-whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can easily unbuckle a -safety belt, even i f you’re.
Page 23 & Belts Seats Safety Belt Reminder Light the ley is- turned to Run or When- Start, a light yill come on for:about eight s.eeonds to remind people fasten their safety safety belts, Unless-the driver’s bekis buckled, a chime will also sound.. Wear Safety Belts prOQperly-Adu&8 for pe.ople of adult...
Page 24 Driver Position This section describes the driver's restraint system. LapShoufrter Belt The driver has alap-shoulder bdt. Here's how to wear' it properly. Close and lock the door. seat Adjust the h-ow, see the Index urider Seat C~ntrols) can sit up straight. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Page 25 & Safety Belts Seats Lap-Shoulder (conrr.) Belt of the belt should be The lap worn part low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you sfid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 26 wrong with this? Q: What's The belt is buckled in the wrong place. be s&&ly.injured your.belt 'is b u c k l d h t h e .if. a..crish, wrong place like this. the belt would go up over your abdomen.
Page 27 & Safety Seats Belts Belt Lap-Shuuider (CONT.) To unlatch the belt; just push the button, the. bwckle, The belt should go back out of the-way. Before:you close the door, be Sure the belt is aut of the yau slam the wqy.
Page 28 Air Bag System Ugh1 There is an air bag readiness light on the Driver hfomation Center, which REST (Idlatable shows W L . Restraint)'. The system checks itself and tells you the light if there is problem. You d . s e e this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to Then the Run or...
Page 29 Seats & Safety Belts Air Bag System Works Q: Where is the air bag? The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. When is an, air bag expected to inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal near- frontal crashes.
Page 30 How does bag restrain? moderate to severe frontal or near=frontal collisions, even belted occupants contact the steering wheel. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. bags distribute the force impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually.
Page 31 You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working your vehicle. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. Your Chevrolet dealer and the 1993 Corvette Service Manual have information about the air bag system, including repair or disposal.
Page 32: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
To do this: Turn off the ignition,. Remove the SIR (air bag) fuse (.see the Index under Fuses G Circuit Breukers) Disconnect the yellow connector at- the base of the steering column.. W h e ~ the work is complete, if the bag system was disconnected, be sure to reattach everything and replace the .fuse before turning the ignition on.
Page 33: Children
& Safety Belts Seats . ; , Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all childreo smaller than adult .size. In fact, the law in every state and Canadian province childreu up-to some age must be says restrained while a vehicle.
Page 34: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for restraint. You may find these' instructions on the restraint itself a booklet, or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehic1e;but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance personal injury.
Page 35 & Seats Safety Belts Strap If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If’yau.have a convertible, don’t use a. restraint like that in your vehicle because .the top strap anchor cannot be installed properly. You shouldn’t use this type ohestraint without-.anchoring the top strap.
Page 36 Buclde the belt. Gake sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you'll be able unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to..Push the "cinch" button. See the Index under Lap-Shoulder Belt, where we describe the cinch feature. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt into the retractor while you...
Page 37: Larger- Children
Seats & Safety Belts Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's safety belts. Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren't budded up can strike other people who are. A-."...
Page 38 Belt Extender Safety If the vehicle’s safety belt. will faslen around you, you should use it; But if a s&ty belt isjn’t long enough to fasten, your deaier will order you extender. It’s free. When you go in to order-it, take the heaviest coat will...
Page 39 & Safety Belts Seats Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash If you've had crash, do you need new belt-s? After very minor cbllision, nothing may be necessary. But i f the belts were stretched, they would be worn during a more severe-crash, then you need new belts.
Page 40 Notes 3 9 " '...
Page 41 Notes...
Page 42 H e r e you learn about the many standard and optional features on your Corvette. and information on starting. shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel warning systems that tell you everything is working properly- and what to if you have a problem Features...
Page 43 If you lose your-.keys, you'll be able to have new ones made easily using these.plugs. If your ignition keys dodt have plugs, go to your Chevrolet dealer for the correct key code if you need a new.ignition key. NOTICE...
Page 44 Door Locks rhere several ways to locls: and unlock your vehicle. From the Outside: Use your door key or the Passive Keyless Entry transmitter. If your theft deterrent system is armed, unlock the doors only with the key or Passive Keyless Entry system. This wizl a l a r m .
Page 45 Check to determine if battery replacement is. necessary. See the instructioas .on battery replacement later in this section. See your Chevrolet dealer 6r.a qualified technician for service. Changes or modifications td this system by other than an authorized...
Page 46 Keyless .Entry Description Passive The Passive Keyless-Entry system, or PKE, on your Corvette is a new entry. approach2o remote keyless Unlike other systems, PKE requires no .action f r o m the operator ,to specific lock the dams. When the unlock passive kature is er;abled, simply the .PKE...
Page 47 Features & Controls Transmitter Range The Passive Keyless Entry system sen-ses the transmitter when it is within certain-range of the vehicle. When the transmitter is' within this range, the doar(s) will unIock auto-matieally (if the passive feature enabled), the theft deterrent system will be disarmed, -and the courtesy lights wilI be turned on it is dark enough outside).
Page 48 Transmitter Range Suggestions: The range of the Passive Keyless EMry system is very dependent on bow the transmitter is held. For opthum range h d performance, hold the transmitter vertically when approaching the vehicle. range If the gradually decreases over time even though the transiitter is held vertically, change the battery in the transmitter.
Page 49 & Features Controls Passive Keyless Entry Settings With Passive Keyless use- E n t r y , you a m the system to operate both doors, the driver's door. You can only also choose to disable the system, ifthere are times when.
Page 50 If you are working around your Corvette and are- keeping your keys with you, you rnight want to turn the Passive Keyless Entry system off to prevent the transmitter from activating the locks. You also might want to turn the system you have a passenger remaining in the vehicle.
Page 51 Features & Controls Passive Keyless Enfry Safety Features (CONT.) If you have your keys and the h.om does not sound, check to see’if the passive. feature is.enabled. If the system is enabled and the horn still won’t sound, see your dealer for -assistance. The transmitter shuts down after 21...
Page 52 The PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY light should flash once per second signaling that the system is ready to program the first transmitter. The number of times the light flashes corresponds to the number ofthe transmitter you're programming (once -per second-for the..first trarrsmitter, twice per second for the second transmitter, three times per second...
Page 53 Features & Contr Baff ery Replacement normal use., the batteries in your Under key chain.tramnitter should last about eighteen months. tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won’t workat the normal range in any location. If you have to get close your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to...
Page 54 Universal Theft Deterrent theft, Your Corvette has a deterrent d a r m system. Witb-this syitm, SECvrriI'IY light will flash..as you open the door (if yam ignition is off). This light 1.ernind.s the theft you. tsar..m deterrent: system. Here's 'How tu Ro It: open doQr;...
Page 55 & Controls Features If you set off the a l a r m by accident, unlock door with your key, or insert the ignition key in the ignition. You can also turn off the alarm by using,the Passive Keyless Entry system. The alarm won't stop if you try to uniock a door any other way.
Page 56 If the atarm does not sound when it works. should, check to see- if the horn The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see the Index under Pus@ G Circuit Breukers . To reduce the possibility af theft, always arm the theft deterrent system when leavh.lg your vehicle.
Page 57 If your does vehicle start, the fkst ignition key may be faulty. See your Chevrolet d.ealer or a locksmith who. can service the PA.SS-Kcy;" However, you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing.resistor...
Page 58 DAB. (Delayed Accessory Bus) With this feature the: power windows will continue to work and the radio will continue play .up,to 15 minutes after the ignitiorikey is turned to the Off position and: removed. DAB will shut off when you open the ,driver’s passenger’sdoor.
Page 59 & Featurc Controls Remote Release Hatch (CONT.) Pressing the button located in the center storage console also releases the qmvgdjble hatch c;ompartment cover. For the console release button to work, if you have an automatic transmission, P (P.a-1~) or it must be in (Neutral).
Page 60 GIove Box Use the door key to lock and udoclr glove box. To open, pinch the handle, then lift up.
Page 61 & Controls Features Ignition Switch With the-ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five p.ositions: Accessory: An “on” position in which you can operate your .electrical power accessories. Press in the-ignition .switch as you turn the top of it toward you. Lock: The only position in which can remove the key.
Page 62 o n manuai transmission vehicles,' turning the key to Lock will lock the steering column and result in a ioss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision.. If you need to turn the engine off while 'the vehicle is moving, turn the key Off.
Page 63 & Features Controls Engine T o Start Your fT7 (CODEPI Automatic Transmission Move yaur,xhift.lever to P (Park) (Neutral). engine won’t start in Your any other position-that’-s sdety feature. T O restart when you’re already moving, use.N (Neutral) only. Manual Transmission S h i f t your gear selector to (Neutral)
Page 64 When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0" -18" C), do this: With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to Start and hold it there. When the engine starts, let go of the key. Use the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed, if you have to, until your engine has mn €or...
Page 65 & Features Controls Start Your L E €nghe (CODE J) Shift your gear selector to (Neutral) and hold the. clutch pedal the'fioor while starting the-engine; Your vehicle won't start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down-that's a safety feature. Don't push the accelerator pedal before .starting your engirie.
Page 66 If your engine still won't start (or but then stops), it could be starts flooded'with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there you hold the key in Start for about three seconds.
Page 67 Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Chevrolet dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can you the best give: advice for that particular area.
Page 68 Shifting the Automatic Transmission Your automatic transmission has a shift -lever located on the console- between the seats. There several different positions for sire your shift lever. Park Reverse Neutral Overdrive Drive Second First Park P (Park): This loclts your rear wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.
Page 69 & Features Controls Reverse (Reverse): Use this gear back up. To rock your vehicle back and forth get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see the Index under If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Snow. Neutral (Neutral): this position, your...
Page 70 Gears Forward (Automatic Overdrive): This position is. for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you're: Going less than about 35 mph (56,lUn/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (56 l d h ) or more, push the accelerator .the down.
Page 71 & Features Controls NOTICE There are eight different positions: Neutral First Gear Second Gear ThirdGear Fourth Gear Fifth Gear Sixth Gear Reverse Here’s This is your shift pattern. how to operate your transmission. (First Gw): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
Page 72 (Second Gear): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on t.he accelerator pedal and shift into Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal you -press the accelerator pedal. and 6 (Third, Fourth, E.i€th and 3,4,!5 Sixth Gears): Shift ihto 3,4,5 and the same way you do for 2 .
Page 73 & Features Controls Speeds Shift (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) This chart-shows when to shift to the next higher gear best fuel economy. If your speed drops below 20 rnph hh), .or if the engineis.not running :smo.othly, ~ o u shauld downshift -to the next lower gear. 'You may have to downshift two or mare gears engine...
Page 74 Fullow the shift speeds h t h i s chart when the 0NE.TO FOUR light is Computer Aided .Manual Transmission Shift Speeds: ... -15 mph (24 km/h) ...!..4th t05th 25 mph (40 l d h ) " 40 mph lm/h)** Each -time .you: come your...
Page 75 Features & Controls Shifting Down to Lower Gears (CONT.) NOTICE rhe six-speed transmission has springs 'hat center the shift lever near 3 and 4. rhese springs help you which know gear you are in when you are shifting. from Be careful when shifting 1 to downshifting from 6.
Page 76 lnsert the Engine Power Key into the slot and turn claclnvise to FULL. An indicat0r"light will come on when FULL power performance is operating. To return to-NORMAL power, turn key countercloclnvise. The indicator light should stop glowing. The key returns the center position when released.
Page 77 Features & Controls Of-Road Track Use See your Warranty Booklet before using your Corvette for off-road track use. NOTICE Selective. Ride Control (OPTION) This knob, located the center consoIe, has three settings: TOUR, PERF SPORT, and (Performance). Turn it to select the ride control of your choice.
Page 78 Y216i Brake Parking Brake: Parking Hold the brake pedal down. PuIl the lever up, then move it pdking brake back down. This sets your parking brake-even though the lever is down. If the ignition is on, the bxake system warning light will come on.
Page 79 & Features Controls , . , . . :It can dangerous.iu.get: :out- of vehicle'if the: shift .your lever is nut fully in P (Park) with the -parking .brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll, If you have left the engine. running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 80 Parking Your Vehicle (MANUAL TRANSM/$SION) Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual-transmission in (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake. If you are parking' on hill, see Index under Parking on Hills. Engine Exhaust monoxide see'or srnefl. It can cause unconsciousness :and death.
Page 81 Features & Controls Running Your Engine While You're (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) It's better not to park.with the engine running. But if.you ever have to, here !are some things to know. 'Exhaust)-. Also, idring in a: closed-in-place let..deadly carbon monoxide -c'm vehicle even %$he fan switch is at.the highest setting. One place this can happen' is :a garage..
Page 82 Horn You can sound the horn by pressing either horn symbol on your steering wheel. Tilt Steering Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive, You can also raise it the. highest level to give your legs more. room when you exit and enter the vehicle.
Page 83 & Features Controls Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlight 'High-Low Beam Changer Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control The High-Low Beam feature is discussed under HeadZights.
Page 84 Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the .band marked WIPER. For a.single wiping cycle, turn the band to-MI-ST. Hold it t h m until the wipers st.art, then let. go. The..wipers will stop after one cycle. I f you want more- cyckes, hold the- band on MIST longer.
Page 85 & Features Controls NOTICE With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) more without keeping your fo-ot accelerator. This can really help on long- trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 W h ) . When you apply your brakes or the clutkh pedal, or when ASR is active, the cruise-control shut.s off.
Page 86 CAUTION Crmise*control cm'be dangerous on.slipptjlry,roads.'On.such roads, fast changes .in: tire., tractiuri can needless.whee1 spinning, cause could lose. control. Don't ..and use cruise controI on slippery roads. Set Cruise Control Move. the cruise control switch tu up-to the speed you warit, 2.
Page 87 & Controls Features Resume a Set Speed Suppo,se you your cruise control at desired' speed and then you apply the brstke.or clutch pedal. This-, 6f. course, shuts off the cruise control. But you +need to reset Once you're don't going about l d h ) or more, you can move- the cruise control switch...
Page 88 Here’s the second way to go to a higher speed: Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it there until you get up the speed you want, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch R/A for less than half a second and then...
Page 89 & Features Controls Cruise. Using Control HMs. How well your cruise control w i l l work on hills depends upon y ~ u r speed, load, hills. When and the steepness going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.
Page 90 Slip Acceleration Regulation System (ASR) Push this .button to turn off the ASR system. When the ASR system is off, the ASR OFF light will illuminate on the Driver Information Center. Push it again to turn the system back on. When the ASR system is active, ASR ACTIVE will illuminate on the Driver Information Center.
Page 91 & Features Controls Operation of Lights Although your vehicle’s lighting system (headlamps, parking lamps, fog lamps, side marker lamps and taillamps) meets all applicable federal lighting requirements, certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lamps.
Page 92 At dusk, the exterior lights will come on automatically and both front turn 9ignal will go out. lights At dawn, the exterior lights will go out and both front turn signal lights will come on (if the headlight switch is off).
Page 93 & Controls Features Fog Lights Use your fog lights for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The fog light button is located under the headlight knob. To turn the fog lights on, push the button. Press the button again to turn them off.
Page 94 Outside Mirror Co-nvex Your right side mirror is convex. A convex mirror's surface is curved can see more frcmthe driver's seat. Power Remote Control Mhors The control-on the driver's door arrnrest controls both outside rearview mirrors. Turn the knob to the left tu select the driver's side rearview mirror, .or to the...
Page 95 & Features Controls Visor Vanity Mirrors Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror. When the ignition is on, move the srIvitch on the. side of the mirror to turn the lights on and off..luggage Carrier (OPT/ON-CONVERTlBl.E ONLY) If you have the optional luggage carrier, y-ou'can load things on the deck oflyour...
Page 96 Don't exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your Corvette. For more information on vehicle the Index capacity and loading, .see under Your Vehicle. Loadhtg To prevent damage-or loss cargo as you're driving, check now and then to. make the'luggage-Carrie? and cargo s u e are still securely fasteried.
Page 97 Also, xeduce.the potential for radi.0 receiver interference, do not connect or placemy p other -dectronic modules to or near-the power s,o.urce in this compartment. Shade ( c o w Security ONLY) To conceal items in the rear storage area, pull the shade forward and hook it into the notches in the rail behind the seats.
Page 98 The ashtray can be removed and the space used as a second cup holder. Be sure to place the ashtray only in the r e g opening. . ._...
Page 99 & Features Controls...
Page 100 Panel- The Insfrument lnformaiion System Your Your instrument panel is designed to let you lmow at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll lrnow how fast you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you'll need to drive safely economically.
Page 101 & Features Controls Your Corvette is equipped with -one these instrument panel clusters, which include indicator warning lights and that are explained on the gages to r a d following pages. Be sure about those that apply to the instrument panel cluster for your vehicle.
Page 102 Clusfer Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine: speed in revolgtions per minute ( r ~ m ) . off at FOT the LT.5 engine, .the fuel will shut rpm. 7200 LT1 engine: the fuel will shut tfie q m - NOTICE...
Page 103 & Features Controls Gages can indicate when there may be or 3 s a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.. Often gages and ,warning lights work together to let you problem with your h o w when theze’s vehicle, comes When one of warning lights...
Page 104 Fuel Gage Your fuel gage bars light up when the- -or if off, ignition ken, the ignition is wken you turn on your.parking lights, to’ show about how much fuel you have left.. When the normal display -is ,down to .the bars, the message RESERVE last...
Page 105 Features & Controls .Driving. your vehicle with low pressure can cause extensive engine -damage. II D 4 This gage shows your oil temperature in degrees Fahrenheit It's normal fop the oil temperature to vary, depending on the type of driving you do and the weather conditions..
Page 106 Engine' Oil temperature LT1 Engine: Gage Temperature, "LT5 Engiie: Engine Gage Voltmeter Your chafging system gage will show the rate of chafge-.when the engine is running. (When the engine is not running, the- display measures the voltage- output of your battery.) The reading will change the rate of charge changes (with .engine speed,...
Page 107 Features & Controls This gage shows the engine coolant temperature, If the gage pointer moves-into the shaded area, yow-engine is too hot! It meamthat your engine coolant has overheated. If you have, been operating your vehicle under- normal driving. conditions, you should pull the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon...
Page 108 on when y0.u This; light will also cor ne^ your parking brake:, and Will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t releast. fully. If.itstay-s on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake. problem. If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully.
Page 109 & Features Controls Check Gauges Light w i l l This light come on briefly whien are starting the engine. I€ the light on while you comes and stays driving, check your various gages if they are in the warning zones. on and stays on with If this light comes the engine running, this indicates one of...
Page 110 Engine oni it or ~ e . The Engine O i l Life Monitor us&& temperature and engine engine revolutions to 'determine when the oil is nearly worn out. There ,is a CHANGE OIL light on the left side the- instrument cluster. It comes on for a fkw seconds as a bulb...
Page 111 & Features Controls Trip Monitor The Trip Monitor allows control of the display in the center of your instrument panel and provides useful travel infomatioi on: Fuel Economy Fuel Range Distance Traveled Gages 1 I O Control Buffons There are six control buttons on the Trip Monitor.
Page 112 TRIP Press. this button change the odometer. Ee,ading to- a trip odometer--teading. P1es.s again t a - r e t m the display to the odometer reading., The trip odometer can be u-sehl measure the actual distance travel trip. to zero, see TRIP -set it RESET below.
Page 113 & Features Controls Driver Infomtation Center The Driver Information Center (DIC) you important safety and gives maintenance facts. It display w i l l warning lights €or the following: LOW COOLANT PRESSURE [Option] LOW TIRE SERVICE LTPWS (Low Tire Pressure Warning System) [Option] INFL REST (Inflatable Restraint) (Charging System) .
Page 114 Pressure 7ire Warning Light (OPTION) The LTPWS has a sensor 'on each road wheel that transmits-to a receiver on the instrument panel. The system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Cbmission (FCC) Ruks. This device complies with P a r t of the FCC Rules.
Page 115 See your dealer for assistance. To prevent damage to the sensor, follow the instructions for mounting and dismounting tires in the 1993 Corvette, Service Manua.1. LTPWS can warn you of a Idw tire situation-or a system problem, but it -does not substitute .foT.norrnal tire...
Page 116 /iflatable Restraint light The. INFL REST (Inflatable. Re'str'aint) light Is part ofthe Supplemental Inflatable Restraint system on your vehicle. This light will flash -seven t,o hine ti-mes when you turn the ignition key to Ruil. If: thklight comes oh.when driving, fails to glow when turn the key to Run, or stays on after turning the key to Run, there may be problem with the system.
Page 117 & Features Controls ASR Off Ught This indicator will coine on when you turn the ignition on and remain on for a few seconds during a system check. It also comes on and stays on when the ASR button is pressed to turn the system off.
Page 118 NOTICE ABS Active Light This light c0me.s on when the-anti-lo-clr brake system is engaged to prevent wheel lock when braking. You may hear or. feel the-anti-lock system running through a diagnostic test. This light will also come on as a test for .about two seconds when the engine is ‘started.
Page 119 & Controls Features Charging System Light The charging system light will come on when you turn on the ignition, but the running, a check to engine is not show you it is working. Then it should go out. when the engine is If it stays on on while you are running;...
Page 120 The Selective Ride Control system is designed to sense vehicle speed in the first minute after the vehicle is started. If the vehicle has not been moved in the first minute, the Selective Ride Control system will interpret this as a vehicle speed fault.
Page 121 1 with one of the CCM-cantrolled systems. Have your vehicle checked by a. Chevrolet dealer if SYS keeps appearing. If the SECURITY light flashes same t h e...
Page 122 Remove the ratchet wench from the center console storage compartment. to loosen the two Use the-wrench -front attaching bolts. Don't remove them. They'll stay in place when luase. theyke The two rear attaching bolts are,on the roof, one above each seat;...
Page 123 Features & Controls ;>< Roof Panel (CONT.) Storing the Roof Panel: Store-the roof panel with its-top up and rear pciintiqg fornard. Slide the rear corners of the roof panel into the storage brackets and push forward. Lower the front of the roof panel, centering it over the latch pin.
Page 124 Reinstalling the Roof Panel: Removing Follow steps 1-7 in Roof Panel, earlier this .section, to prepare your vehicle. Open the rear hatch and remove the roof panel horn its stored position by reversing the procedure in Storing the Roof Panel, earlier in this section. 3 .
Page 125 Features & Controls Ccznverfible f o p T I o N J The following sequences explain the pruper operation your convertible top. Follow these instructions and be sure to-take pmper care your Index convertible top. See the under Cltming Your Cunvertibk Top. If your Comette suffers a power loss, such as a "dead battery,"...
Page 126 Lower Your Convertible Tow Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly, shift an automatic transmission into P (Park) off the engine. Shift a and shut manual transmission into (Reverse). Then lower both windpp and-sun visors. Unlock the front of the convertible top by turning the latch handles outward and then lift the top off the windshield slightly.
Page 127 & Features Controls Convertible Top (CONT.) 4 . Press either the stoTage compartment lid button located behind the driver's the button in c.enter seat console. Then rake the lid. Lower the rear of the top back to its original :pasition. Then lift the front edge -of the top up and back with slow, smooth motion.
Page 128 To Raise Your Convertible Top: .Park on a level surface and set the parlung brake firmly. If you have an automatic trmsmission, shift into P (Park) and shut of€ the engine. If you have a manual transmission, shut off the engine and shift into (Reverse).
Page 129 & Controls Features Convertible Top (CONT.) Lower the rear of the top so the latch pins align with the holes in the lid. secure the rear of the top, push down on both corners: firmly Fasten the Velcro@ strips headliner at the rear of each window opening.
Page 130 To 'Remove Your Convertible. Hardt0.p: surface Make:.sure you ppk h e 1 -and set the parking bpalce firmly. Shift the transmission, (:auttmatic or. (Neutral) and lo-wer rriiaiual) bot-h windows: Then turil off -the ignition.
Page 131 & Features Controls Convertiible Hardtop (CONT.) Loosen the rear comer bracket bolts with the ratchet wrench. . . I Using the Torx@ wrench, remove the two lower bolts (A) from th-e lock pillar bracket on each side, Remove the bolt (B) from the bottom flange of each lock pillar bracket.
Page 132 NOTICE To Install Your Convertible Hardtop: Park on a level surface, set the parking brake fimily, shift an automatic transmission into P (Park), and shut off the engine. Shift a manual transmission into (Reverse), Turn off Then lower both windows. the.radio to lower the power antenna then turn ignition.
Page 133 Features & Controls Hardtop Convertible (CONT.) -3. Move both seats forward. Then slide the lock pillar bracket into the receiver bracket until the scribed line is even with the lower edge of the receiver bracket. Make-sure the black wire. connectors are inside the vehicle connected.
Page 134 :Tighten the front bolts by inserting the Torx@wrench, through the access holes above the sun visors. Insert the lower TorX@ bolt into flange the bottom of the 1o.ckpillar brackets and tighten. Install tighten the remaining Tmx@ bolts -(A) into the lockpillar brackets. Using the Bat ratchet wrench, tighten the.
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Page 136 Y3080 this part you'll find out operate the comfort control systems your and audio systems offered with Corvette. Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle. .Co,mfort Climate Control Automatic Electronic Climate Control Setting the Clock AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Player AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Player (Delco-Bose@- Music System)
Page 137 Comfort Controls CZimate Coratrol The air conditioner and heater work best you keep your windows closed while using them. Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation system described later this section. OFF: Press this button to turn the system off. Press any function button to turn the system on.
Page 138 Heating and VentMion In these settings, the air conditioner compressor doesn't Outside air run. enters the vehicle indicated. For each setting, adjust the temperature control lever and -fan speed as desired. (Vent): In this setting, outside air flows through the instrument panel outlets.
Page 139 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Defogging Defrosting ( c o w Pressing these two buttons at the same time allows most air flow the floor heater ducts, with some going to the windshield and side window vents located in the windshield pillars.
Page 140 Do not attach a temporary vehicle ficense across the defogger grid .on the rear window. Power Mirror Defogger (COW€RT/BLE WITHOUT HARDTOP) (Power ,Mirror Defogger): Press this buttqn to warm and defog the power mirrors. The power mirror defugger will turn off automatically after about 10 minutes .of usei You can also turn the defogger off by turning off the-ignition or by pressing...
Page 141 Comfort Controls Automutic Ekctronic Climate Control (OPTION) With this system, you can control the ventilation, heating and air conditioning in your vehicle, or you can use the automatic setting. Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. The digital screen displays the outside temperature, the inside temperature setting, and the fan speed.
Page 142 The outside ternperatufe sensor reading is filtered (to minimize false readings) as follows: If- the outside temperature decreases, the -&splayed temperature will update immediately. I€- the outside temperature increases (such when stopped in traffic), displayed temperature will update until one of the following eonditiom is met: Vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 ,nn/h) for at least...
Page 143 Comfort Controls Automutic Electrunic Climate Cuntvul (C0nt.j Use These Settings to Your Fan Speed (Lqw.Ean): 'This. setting overrides. the automatic fan speed. To decrease fan speed, press the button and hold until you see the fan speed you want. AUTO (Automatic Fan): when you use this setting, the controller chooses the fan speed based on the...
Page 144 Reset Your System: Turn your ignition.lrey to Lock. Pull the Courtesy Lights Fuse and Radio Fuse .out of the- main fuse panel for one minute. 3 . Put-the fuses back in and start your vehicle. Your system shuuld be working. If you still have a problem, see your deder, Index .For fuse location, see the...
Page 145 Comfort Controls Directional Controls (CONT.) also controls the fan speed -automaticallyy, unless the fan is overridden by the button. 'YJJ(Heater): In this setting, all air coming into the vehicle. is forced to the floor. The fan blower motor will vary speed unless yowpress the button.
Page 146 The rear window defogger power window defogger .ody aperate when the engine is r u ~ g . pot attach a temparary vehicke license across defogger grid on the, rear window. Flow-Throuflh Ventilation System Your corvette's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air when into the vehicle it is moving.
Page 147 Comfort Controls The following .pages describe the audio systems available for your Corvette, and how to get the best performance from them.. Please read about ,the system in your vehicle. ' I I46 & Audio Systems CAUTION Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late.
Page 149 Comfort Controls Accessory Wiring Plug (CONTJ This Wiring Plug has Three Separate Wires: The orange wire connects to the battery. The pink wire connects to the ignition (power is available in the Run only position). The black wire connects to the ground.
Page 150 Stereo wjth IMjFM Cassette 'layer qOL/PROG/RCL Turns the unit on when the ignition is on. Idjusts volume or down. Turn BAIJFADE: the inside control mob to adjust the sound from the left the right speakers. rum the control ring to adjust the bund from the front to the rear ;peakem.
Page 151 Comfort Controls AMlFM Stereo with Cassette PIayer (cum) TUNE. Press this control to tune in. stations higher or lower on the AM.or radio band. For rapid tuning, press and hold one side of.TUNE., then:press the other side. The display will revert to time if the tuning activity has ceased for approximately five sec0nd.s.
Page 152 FF (Fast Forward): Press to advance the tape rapidly; press again to play. (The radio plays while the tape is fast forwarding.) The indicator light will glow when this button is pressed. REV (Reverse): Press to reverse the tape rapidly; press again to play. (The radio plays while the tape is rewinding.) The indicator light will glow when this button is pressed.
Page 153 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems AMIFIW Stereo wifh Cassette Player (Delco-Bose@ Music System) VOL/PRBG/R@L: Turns the unit on and o€€ when the ignition is on. Adjusts volume up or down. FADE: Adjusts the fronthear speaker balance. There is no control to adjust for le€t/right speaker balance because none is required.
Page 154 TUNE: Press this control to tune in stations higher d o w e r on the AM or %M radio b-and. For rapid tuning, press and hold one side of TUNE, theirpress the other side. The di-splay will revert time if the tuning -activity has ceased for approximately five seconds.
Page 155 Comfort Controls AMIFM Stereo with Cassette Music Player (Delco-Bose@ System) ~conrr.) FF (Fast Forward): Press to advance the tape rapidly; press again to play. (The radio plays while the tape is fast forwarding.) The indicator light will glow when this button is pressed. REV (Reverse): Press to reverse the tape rapidly;...
Page 156 Stereo with AMIFM CassettelCD Player (Delco-Bose@ Musk System) SCV/VOL: The inside lcnob turns the unit on and off when the ignition is on and adjusts volume up or down. SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume): This three-position control ring will automatically compensate for the increase in road noise levels at higher speeds.
Page 157 Controls Comfort AMIFM Stereo with CassettelCD Player (Delco-Bose@ Music System) (CONT.) Radio Contro~s: -The digitd display indicates information on- time or radio station frequency, the FM radio- band, whether the station is in stereo, and other radio functions.. AMtFM: Press this button to select either -the FM radio- band.
Page 158 To Play ,a Cassette Titpe: This audio system hits automatic Dolby B NR@ to feduce-.baclground hoke on' Dolby encoded tapes. .Dolby@ u.nder Noise Reduction is manufactured license from Dolby Laboratorie's Licensing Corporation. Doby@ and the 0 1 1 symbol are trademarks Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Page 159 Comfort Controls AMIFM Stereo with CassettelCD Player (Delco-Bose@ Music System) (CONTJ To Play a Compact Disc: Tf you have the optional compact disc player, don’t use mini-discs that are called singles. They will eject, and they won’t play. Use only full-size compact discs.
Page 160 COMP (Compres,sion): Pressing this button makes soft -and loud passages more ,equal in volume. An indicator light will come on when the button is pres-sed. Press again to resume normal Play. Press this-to sample the SCAN: beginning of each track or passage. An indicator light will come on when.
Page 161 Comfort Controls Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme heat.
Page 162 Mast care Power Antenna To Clean the Antenna Mast: Turn on the ignition and radio to to full raise the antenna mast extension. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent. 3 . Wipe the cloth over the mast sections, removing any dirt.
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Page 164 H e r e you'll find .information about ddvmg on different kinds of ro.ads in varying weather conditions. also We've included many other useful tips on driving. Your Driving and the Road ..,..Road Signs ..
Page 165 Your Driving and the Road Road Signs The road signs see everywhere are coded by color, shape and symbols. It's a good idea to know these codes so that you can quickly grasp the basic meaning or intent of the sign even before you have a chance to read it.
Page 166 WORKERS FLAGGER SHOULDER AHEAD AHEAD . Orange indicates road 'construction or mainienance. You'll want to slow down when you see an orange sign, as part of the road may be closed of€ or torn up. theie may be workers and maintenance vehicles around, too.
Page 167 Your Driving and RIGHT TURN LEFT OR KEEP THROUGH ONLY RIGHT Shape of Road Signs (CONTJ Rectangular (square or oblong) signs show speed limits, parking regulations, give directions, and such information as distances to cities. Road Signs Symbols on Road There are many international road signs in use today.
Page 168 . - - - x3022 REVERSIBLE LANE ON MUlTIIANE ROADWAY Many city roads: and expressways, and even bridges, use reuersible-lane traffic rush control during hours. A red X light above- a lane means no driving in that green lane .that time. A mow means you may drive in that lane.
Page 169 Your Driving and Driving Defensive The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with very important safety device in your Corvette: Buckle up. Safety Belts,) (See Index under Defensive driving r e d y means “be ready for anything.”...
Page 171 Your Driving and Drunken Driving (cam) The law in most U.S. states sets the ” legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In Canada the limit is 0.08 percent, and in some other countries it’s lower than that. The BAC will be over 0.10 percent after three to six drinks (in one hour).
Page 173 Your Driving and the Road Braking Braking action involves perception reaction: time .and time. First, you have.to .decide to push on the br&i pedal. That’s perception time. have to bring up your foot Then you and do it. That’s reaction time. Average reaction time .is about -of, a second.
Page 174 “Riding” yom brakes. cause them to overheat $u:,~&e point that they.won’t work well. might not be able .your to-stop time -to avoid an accident. vehicle in If you “ride” your bides,. they w3’i get, suhot they :direquire a b t pedal force to slow you down.
Page 175 Your Driving Anfi-Lock Brakes (CONT.) Here's haw anti-lock works. Let's the road is wet. You're driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of ,you. You slam on the brakes. ,Here's what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.
Page 176 TO U s e Anti-L.ock: Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal downand let anti-lock work for you. You may feel the brake pedal vibrate, or -may notice some noise, but thi.s is normal. When the is active, the A B S ACTIVE light- conies on to-indicate luw traction conditions.
Page 177 Your Driving and the Road Corvette System (CONT.) The ASR system comes on when the ignition is -turned on and operates at all speeds. When your ASR system is operating, the ACTIVE indicator on the Driver Information Center (DIC) will come on. It indicates the system has detected excess wheel slip, like the conditions found on slippery-roads.
Page 178 To turn the system off, press the button located above the headlight switch. The stay OFFlight will come on and on. If you are driving and push the ASR OFF button, the ASR system will be turned off until the rear wheels stabilize with the front wheels.
Page 179 Your Driving and Pedal Brake Travel See your dealer the brake pedal does normal not return height, Q r if there is a rapid- increase in pedal travel. This couid be a sign of brake trouble the Road Brake Adjustment make brake stops, your disc brakes automatically adjust .for wear.
Page 180 Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system fails to function, you steer but it c-an will take much more effort. steering Tips-Dtiving Curves It's important to tale curves at a reasonable speed. A lot o f the "driver lost control"...
Page 181 Your Driving and the Steering Curves Tips-Driving (CONT.) Speed limit signs near curves warm that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you’ll want to go slower. If you need to reduce your speed approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your hont wheels are...
Page 182 Ofl-Road .Recovery You may h d sometime that your right wheels bave dropped 08 the edge of-a road mtwthe &odder while you’re driving. the level of the shoulder is only slightly below pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease o f f the accelerator and then, there is nothing in the way, steer...
Page 183 urlvrng ana tne P a S S h g (COW.) Watch for traffic signs, pavement -and markings, lines. If you see a up ahead sign that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass. A broken center line usually indicates -it’s all right to pass, (providing the road ahead is clear).
Page 184 Control Loss. of Let’s review what- driving experts say about what ha-ppens when the three cuntrd systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) dodt have enough hictior where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked, any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to- steer and constantly seek an escape r.oute.oy area of less danger.
Page 185 Your Driving and the Road Skidding (CONT.) (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden change could cause the tires slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues-such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to make a ‘‘mirrored surface”-and...
Page 186 Myht Vision No one can see as well at night, as in the daytime. But as get older -these differences increase. A. 50-year-ald driver may require .at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. What you in the daytime can also &ct your night vision.
Page 187 Driving and the Road Your Remember that your hedlights light up a roadway €arless of when you are .in a turn or cuwe. Keep your eyes: moving; that way, it's easier pick aut d.imly lighted objects. s o u r Just as headlights should aim,...
Page 188 walking. 'Rad spray can often be worse for vision than rain, especially if it comes from: a dirty road: So it is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank-filled. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing: areas on the or when...
Page 189 your unvrng ana the Koad Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water build up under your tires that they can actually ride-on the-water. This can happen the road is wet enough and you’re going-fast enough. When youi vehi-cle. is hydroplaning, it has little or no-contact with the road.
Page 190 ..-. Driving in Fag, lMfst and Haze Fog can occur with high humidity or heavy frost. It can be so mild that see through it several hundred feet (meters). Or it might be so thick s’ee a f e w feet that you only (meters) ahead.
Page 191 Your Driving and the Road Tips Driving in (CONT.) something between you and moving vehicles-space, trees, telephone poles, a private driveway, anything that removes you from other trafic. If visibility is near zero and you must stop but are unsure whether you are away from the road, turn your lights on, start your hazard warning flashers, and sound your horn at intervals or when...
Page 192 Freeway Driviing Mile--for mile, .freeways (also called thruways, parkways, -expressways, turnpikes,' or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their specid rules. The most important advice freeway driving is: Heep.up with and keep tretffic right. Drive at the same speed most of the ,ot.her drivers driving-.
Page 193 Your Driving Driving on the Freeway (CONTJ ~ f y o u are moving an outside to a from center lane. on a freeway having more than two lanes, make sure another vehic1e;isn't about to move into the the 'vehicles two spot.
Page 194 If it needs service, have it out. Of done before starting course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts Chevrolet dealerships across North America. They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here &e some things you can check before trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: .Is the...
Page 195 Your Driving She Road Uidess you are the -only driver, it is good to share the driving task with others. Limit turns behind the wheel to about miles (160 two hours at a sitting.-Then, either change drivers stop for some rdreshment like coffee, soft drinks tea or...
Page 196 Mounfain Hin and Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is dif€erent fram driving flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly steep country, or you're planning visit there, here -some tips that can make your trips safer and.more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape.
Page 197 and. Your;briving Hill an.d Mountain Roads (C.ONT.) *- As you go over the top of a hilI, be alert. There could be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. You may see highway signs mountains that warn of special grades, problems.
Page 198 Parkifig Uphill If there is a -curb, turn. your wheels to the left ifthe curb is at the.right side vehicle. your If you’re going uphill on a one-way street you’re parldng. on the,left side, your wheels should poifit right. If there is no curb when yo,u’re parking uph.j,ll, turn.
Page 199 your urlvlng ana Lock Torque (AUTQMATIC TRANSMISSION) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmissian into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Ihrlr).
Page 200 Driving on Snow or Most of the time, those ,places where y6ur tires meet the road pr:obably have good traction. However, if there is mow betwe.en tires and the road, you you^ can have a very slippery Situati-on. You’ll have alot lcss traction C r r need “@p”and -will t.Cbe very careful.
Page 201 If You're Caught a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle know for sure that you are unless you near help and you can hike through the snow.
Page 202 Run your engbe as. long -as you only must. T h i s saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
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Page 204 find What to about: ~ O U ’ I I that can occur same problems road. Problems on Hazard Warning: Flashers ..,. Jump Starting Towing Your Corvette Engine:Overheating Tire Gdes Flat Changing Flat Tire ..;.. C.ompact Spare Tire If You‘re Stuck: In. S.md, Mud, Tce or Snow Part the Road ...
Page 205 Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and off. ‘ Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and O f f .
Page 206 Jump Starting If your battery has down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Corvette. But please follow the steps here to do it safely. NOTICE Your Corvette: To Jump Start Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system.
Page 207 Problems on the Road off the ignition on both Turn vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren’t needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could your radio! save Open the hoods and locate the batteries.
Page 208 Check that .the jumpgr cables don’t have loose or ,misskg insulation. they do, could get a shock. The vehicles. could be damaged, too. Before: you connect the cables, here &e same things should:know, Positive yo-u CAUTION Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the...
Page 209 Problems on the Road Jump Siaithg (C0;NT.) Attach the cable at least 18 inches em> away from the dead battery, but -not near engine parts that move. The dectrical cowection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to., the batt-ery is much less.
Page 210 cdI, tell the towing service: When cannot be That your vehicle towed -horn the rear with sling-type equipment. That your vehicle has rear-wheel drivei of your The make, model, and year vehicle. Whether you can still movethe shift lever. If there was an accident, what was damaged.
Page 211 Towhg Your Corvette (CONT.) When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering wheel should-be. clamp,ed in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed fur towing s-ervice. D O not use the vehicle's stewing column iock for this.
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Page 213 Pro-blems on the Road Towing from the Front- (corvr.) Vehicle Hook-Up Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end. of each lower control arm. Towing fro-m Rear- Vehicle Hook-Up .Before hooking up to a tow truck, be sure to read all the information on Towing Your Corvette earlier in this Also be sure...
Page 214 Ifsteamis Engine Overheating Y0.u will find an engine coolant temperature gage. on. the instrument cluster and a low coolant light warning on the Drives In€orrnation Centkr.
Page 215 Problems the Road If No Coming from Your Steam Engine: get the overheat warning but see If you or hear no the problem may steam, serious. Sometimes the engine M e too hot when you: Climb long hill on a hot day. Stop after high speed driving.
Page 216 Cooling System When you decide it% safe lift the hood, heri’s.what you’ll see-: Coolant.recovery tank Coolant-high fillreservoir with pressure c ~ p engine fans (C) Electric inside the csolaht If the caulant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do; anything else until it cuols dam. When it is cwl, rtmove- the .coolant reqvery...
Page 217 rroblems on the Koad Engine Overheating (COW.) Heater adradiator hoses, ’.- .and oiher enginelparts, can .be.very-hot. Don’t touch them ...If you do, you canbe burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you the engine,.it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
Page 218 Adding plain:water.to only yam cooling system dangerous. Plain water, or some like other .liquid alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant will. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix. With plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn't get the overheat warning.
Page 219 Problems on the Road to Add Coo/ant to the Coolant Recovery Tank (CONT.) CAUTlON Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the.coolant high fill reservoir pressure cap-even a little-they can come out at high speed.
Page 220 cap, Then keep turning the prissure push down as you turn it. ~ Q W Remove the pressure cap 3 . Fill the coolant high fill reservoir witk the proper mix, up-to the base of the filler neck. You cm be'burned if-you .
Page 221 Problems on . . I Road Add coolant to the coolant high fill resgmoir until you see a steady stream coalant c:oming from the close the bleed bleed valves. Theen valves. Continue to fill the coolant high fill reservoir up to the -base .of the filler neck..
Page 222 niinutes. idlefor- approximately four By this-time, the coolant level inside reservoir the coolant high fill will lower.. Add msie of the. proper mix through the filler neck until the level reach-es the base of'the filler neck. engine off and Shut the replace the the arrows .oii.
Page 223 Problems on the Road Coolant to the Coolant High Fi/l Reservoir-LT5 On/y YQU can remove, the coolant high fill reservoir pressure cap when the cooling system, including.the coolant high fill reservoir pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stlaps.
Page 224 Then fill the coorant recovery tam to mark the HOT an the.dip$tick.. Put the cap back on the- coolant. -5.. recovery tank, but leave the coolant high fill reservoir pressure cap off. Start the engine and until y ~ u can feel the upper radiator hose- getting hot.
Page 225 Problems on the Road lJu Tire Flat Goes It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if-you maintain your tires properly. air goes out of tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,”...
Page 226 tire avoid further tire and gaes aat, wheel damage by drivmg..slowly.to level place: Turn on -your ha-zmd warning flashers.
Page 227 thc Road Problems ucket Always use the special wheel nut socket when using the wheel wrench provided with your vehicle. See the Index under Center Storage Console.
Page 228 The spare tite an,d jack are located rear the tire c.z@er tray under the end of your vehicle. 3 . To.lower the tire c.&er tray, u s ~ t h e wheel wench t ~ : socket end of-the turn the latdh bolt clockmi% Now put hooked end the whe.el...
Page 229 Prc L'- ms on the Road Changing a FIaf Tire (CONTJ Pull the spare tire out. The jack is inside the bag, held to the spare tire with a spring. Remove the jack by pullihg up on the erid of the spring. Your Corvette has gray plastic wheel nut caps.
Page 230 .‘Near eadh wheel, there-ae. triangles vehicle’s ro.cl& panel.. jack Positiorr the and raise jack head until it fits firmly between triangles in the vehitle’s frame narest the flat tire, Put the compact spare-tire- newyoui you have the ZR-f Special Performance Coupe, the lo.&itor -triangles.
Page 231 Problems on the Road Changin,g a Flat Tire (CONTJ Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise; Raise the- vehicle far enough off the ground sa there is enough room for the-spare. fit. tire Remove all-the remaining wheel nuts qnd take off the flat tire.
Page 232 Place tne spare on the.wheel mounting sur€ac,e. wheel Replace. the nuts, including the loclhg- wheel -nut, with the, rounded end of the.nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each by hand until the is held. wheel against the hub. Lower the vehicle by rotating the;...
Page 233 Problems on the Road Changing flat Tire (CONI-.) Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. .Wh& nbts: or, improperly. tighieried-wheel 'nuts-can cause ,the-wheel become 'even-:come off.. This could loode lead a& .accident. Be .sure to use ,the ,correct .wheel nuts.
Page 234 Storing ,a Rat Tire (EXCEPT ZR-7 REAR TIRES) To store a flat €Est you have to tire, b.ecause adjust the &pare tire carrier tray a road is larger than the compact tire .spare. Push the tire carrier tray tcrward w i l l front of the vehicte.
Page 235 Problems on tne Road Storing a Flat Tire (ZR-3 REAR TIRES) you have the ZR-1, you cannot store flat ,rear tire on the tire carrier tray. the flat You-have to store and restrain rear tire in the luggage area of your vehicle.
Page 236 3 . Place the tke flat on the floor of the rear ~ s t r g ~ area Use thehgggge straps tu hold the storage bag place. Loosen the straps at the adjusters. Attach each o€-the longer strap to the reax cargoarea books.
Page 237 Problems on the Road Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle new, it air after can lase a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should (420 1tPa). The compact spare is 60 psi made go up to 3,000 miles (5 OOO k m ) ,...
Page 238 Stuck: Sand, If You’re Mud, Snow want to do when your What you don’t vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but rou must use caution. CAUT/UN :you let.your :tires.
Page 239 Notes...
Page 240 P a r t & Service Appearance Care ere you will find information about care: of your Corvette. This part begins with service and fuel shows how to information, andthen check important fluid and lubricant There is also technical levels. information about your vehicle, and section dev0te.d to its appearance care.
Page 241 Service & Appearance Care Service Your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best -and- wank you to be happy go to your dealer with it. We hope you’ll €or all your service needs. You’ll get genuine C M parts and GM-trained and supported sewice people.
Page 242 Fael Use premium ,unleadedgasohe rated at 91 octane higher, You may use middle grade or rcgultir unleaded gasolines, but- your vehicle may not accelerate as well. The gasoline you should meet specifications ASTM US. and CGSB D4814 inthe 3-5-92 in Canada.
Page 243 & Service Appearance Fuel (CONT.) What about gasoline with .blending materialsthat contain oxygen, such as MTBE or alcohol? MTBE is ‘‘m&hYl tefiiary-butyl ether,” Fuel that -is. no more than 15% MTBE is fine %or your vehicle.. Ethanol is .ethyl or -grain alcohol. .Prop,erly-bknded he1 that is no more than 10% ethanol is fine €or your vehicle.
Page 244 In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines. These gasolinesare specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions. General Motors recommends that you use reformulated gasoline. By doing can help clean the air, especially in those parts of the country that have high ozone levels.
Page 245 & Appearance Care Service Filling Your Tank To remove the fuel filler cap, turn it slowly to the left (countercloclkse). gasoline' orrefueling your .vehicle. Keep sparks, fhnes, and smolcing materials away.from gasoline. . . I If pu.get gasoiini on then som&hing ignit.es it,, you, could be badly';burned.
Page 246 NOTICE @you ,ne~ed-a.new cap, ‘be .sure to getthe right type:Your dealer can get .-one far .you. If you g&the .’ wrong type, it may not-fkor have proper venting, and Euel:.tank your and emissions system might damaged. Checking Things Under the Hood The following sections tell you how to check fluids, lubricants and important parts underhoad.
Page 247 Service & Appearance Care Electric. fansunder the hood and .injure yuu stariup even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away frornany underhood electric fan. CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start fire.
Page 248 hgine (CODE Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (if equipped) Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped) 3. Battery 4 . Brake Fluid Reservoir Air Cleaner Coolant Recovery Tank Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil Fill Engine Oil Dipstick Coolant High Fill Reservoir I O .
Page 249 & Appearance Care Service . I . LT5 Engine Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir Battery Brake Fluid Reservoir Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Air Cleaner Coolant Recovery Tank Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Oil Dipstick Coolant High Fill Reservoir Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir I O .
Page 250 Underhood Lights Leaving your hood open and your underhood lights on can drain your battery. If you need to keep the hood open for an extended period of time, remove the Underhood Lights Fuse. This 1O-amp fuse is located under the hood on the left-hand marker light assembly.
Page 251 .& Appearance Service Engine Oil (CONI-.) To Check Engine Oil: Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or a cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, Beeping the tip lower. Care LTI Engine: Checking Engine Oil L15 Engine: Checking Engine Oil When...
Page 252 Just fill it enough to put' the level the proper operating Somewhere Push the dipstick all the-way parge-. back in when you're. through. Your vehic1.e has- LOW OIL light-on Driver InfomaAion Center that canes on and on if your oil. is stays ' / z Index...
Page 253 & Service Appearance 5w-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 1OW-30 if it’s going to be 0°F (-18°C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Care Energy Conserving I1 Oils...
Page 254 Substitute Oil (LTI Engine Only) When adding .oil to maintain engine meeting level, if an oil GM St.aidard GM4718M is not available, you can use oil designated either S A E 5W-30 API Service SG at all temperatures, or SAE API Service SC at temperatures 1OW-30 This oil should not...
Page 255 & Sevvice Appearance Care Engine Block Heater (LTl ENGINE, CANADA ONLY) engine block heater can be a big help if you have to park outside in very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder. If your vehicle has an engine block heater, see the index under Engine Block Heater.
Page 256 Unscrew the three. lambs. Pull -the manifold forward arid up- 3 . Pull off -the cover -and removethe filter. Reverse steps -1-3 reas-semble. Make sure-the short h o b is returned to the center position when you are . . E %. finished.
Page 257 &..Appearance Cable Throttle Adjusters Your 1993 Corvette is equipped with special throttle cable :adjusters. If you need- to adjust the throttle. on your engine; please see a qualified Chevrolet ,dealer or. refer to the 1993 Corvette- Manual. Service . . I...
Page 258 NOTICE Wait at least minutes .before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving:. outside temperatures a e above When 90°F (32OC). At high speed for qui-tte a while. In heavy traffic-especially in hot we-ather. To get -the right reading, the fluid should be at normal op-erating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F 93'C).
Page 259 & Appearance Service Automatic Transmission Fluid (C.ONT.) To Check Trafisinission Fluid Cold:. A cold check is made after the-vehicle has been sitting for eight hours-or miore with. the engine offand is used only as :a feference. Let the,engine run at idle for five minutes if &utside temper&n%:_s are (10%) or-mare.
Page 260 Check: Becguse this operation can be a iittie difficult, you may choose to-have this done at a Chevrolet dealership Service Department. If you do it y.Ourself, be sure follow could all the instrvctiuns here, or you a false reading.
Page 261 & Service Appearance Care Manual Transmisskm fluid (CONT.) Check the fluid level when your only engine is off, the vehicle is parked level place and the transmission is cool to rest your fingers on enough for you the transmission case. Then, Follow These Steps: Remove the filler plug.
Page 262 To add fluid, the ECM unit rnust.be moved. Loosen the two nuts-on the ECM unit. With the LT1 engine, there is one nut on the outboard side o€ the unit -and one nut on the inboard side. With the LT5 engine, both nuts are on the inboard side of the unit.
Page 263 Service Rear Axle (CONT~) Use: What to To add lubricant when the level use M e Lubricant (GM Part 12345977) or SAE BOW-90 GL-5 lubricant. To completely after refill -draining, add four ounces (118 mQ af Limited-Slip Dlfferential Lubricant Additive (GM P a r t 1052358).
Page 264 Coolant-LTI Adding Engine Check Coolant: your engine is cold, :che.ck the W h & dipstick on the cap of the coolant- .tank. The. coolant level should recovery orst little be at C.OLD, higher. When your engine-is level on the w m , up to HOT, dips’tiik should be little higher.
Page 265 & Service Appearance Care Adding CooIant-LTI €ngine (CONT.) Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank: For more information on adding coolant engine, see the Index under the LT1 Engine Overheating. If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank, but when your engine is cool.
Page 266 When the..engine-is cool, remove the pressure .cap. .Without pressing down on the pressure cap, turn it slowly to the. left .until.it reaches a “stop.” hear a hiss, it means there is still some pressure. Wait for the down on hiss to stop. Then press the pregsure- cap and continue turning it the left.
Page 267 Then fill the coolant .recovery t,mk to the proper level. For complete drain, flush and refill, contact your Chevrolet dealer or the procedure may be found in a Chevrolet Corvette Service Manual. To purchase a Manual, see the-Index under Service Service Publications.
Page 268 When the engine is cool, remove the pressure cap. Without pressing down on pressure cap, turn it slowly to the left: until it reaches "stop." If you hear a hiss, it means there is stiU. some pressure. Wait €or the hiss to stop.
Page 269 & Service Appearance Care Enghe Adding Caalant-LT5 (CONT,) Add the coolant mix to the coolant high fill reservoir until the level reaches the base of the res&voir filler neck 3 . With the pressure cap still removed, run the engine until the upper radiator hose is hot.
Page 270 Power Steering Fluid Check Power Steering Fluid Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean-rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at- the fluid level on the dipstick, When .the engine imnpartrnent is hot, the level should be the HOT or H mark.
Page 271 Service & Appearance Care Master Cylinder Brake Your brake master cylinder is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 272 WETen your brake fluid falls to a.low level, your brake warning light, SERVICE light and SERVICE light will come on. The- anti-lock brake and .acceleration slip regulation systems are disabled when your brake flu.id falls to low level. See thedndex under Brake System Warning Light;...
Page 273 & Service Appearance Care Battery Every new Corvette has Delco Freedoma battery. never have to add water to one of these. When it's time far a new. battery, recommend. a Delco Freedom* battery. Get one that number shorn on the -the catalog okiginal battery's label.
Page 274 Headlr'ghf Bulb Replacement change your-Corvette's headli,ghts, you'll need Phillips screwdriver and a 15 Torx@ driver. Release the hood latch and r ~ i s e the hood to the open position. The headlights need be halfway open. Turn theswitch to the position., -then quicldy headlights back...
Page 275 Se,rvice & Appearance Care Headlight Bulb Replacement (CON7") Then remove the two Phillips screws from both sides of the cover, but before you remove the last screw, put your hand under the headlight cover to hold it.. Then reach around the .hood and pull the cover straight out.
Page 276 Headlight Aiming Improperly aimed headlights can be dangerous. Periodic headlight. checks for proper aiming and adjustment strongly recommended. Your Chevroket dealer is well. equip,ped to provide such service. Fog Ught Bulb Replacement The fog lights can be reached from under the- front bumper. Remove the hex-head screw using a m hex-head socket.
Page 277 & Service Appearance Front Turn Signal Light Replacement To replace a front turn signal bulb on your,Corvette, follow these steps: Release the hood latch and raise the hood to the open position. From the engine compartment side, remove the front turn signal light by rotating the bdb socket counter- cloclwise turn and pulling it out.
Page 278 Back-up Light Replacement- You can service the back-up lights by removing the license plate and reaching through the opening. Tu replace a back- up light on Corvette, follow these YOUV steps: Push the tab on the bulb socket in and turn it counterclockwise. .Remove the bulb from the socket.
Page 279 Service & Appearance Care Rear Cargo Compartment Light Replacement (couw To replace axear cargo compartment your Corvette coupe, .follow light these steps: Remove the light cover by targo carehlly prying it off with a screwdriver. Replace the bulb. 3 . Position the cover over the operiing .and.
Page 280 .." Stop Center High-Mounted. Light- Replacement (m-11 Open hatch and remove the Torx@-head screws on the underside of the hatch near the rg-ofline. C-arhlly~pull the- stop light assembly aw;ly.frgm the;roof. Then. remove the Phi1lip.s head screws on-the'underside of 'the assembly.
Page 281 & Appearance Care Service Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. Tire-Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver's door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures €or the tires on your vehicle.
Page 282 put things inside vehicle- your like: suitcases, iook, packages, or mything eke-they will go as fast vehicle goes. Xyou stop or have to turn quickly, or if there a crash, they'll keep, going. Thingslyuulput inside..your " vehicle strike. and-injure people in a sudden-stop or twn, or in a crash.
Page 283 & Appearance Care Senrice CAUTION Pressure Inflation-Tire The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door shows the correct inflation pressures your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than mile.
Page 284 When to Check: Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 1tPa). How to Check: Use the tire pressure gage provided in your center storage console to check tire pressure.
Page 285 & Sewice Appearance Care Time.for When It’s New Tires to tell when it’s time for tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread only%2 remaining. You need a new tire * You can see the indicators at three places around the tire.
Page 286 Unijiim Tire Quality Grading following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Tr&c Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire wh<n tested under mntmlled conditions...
Page 287 Service & Appearance Care Tra~ti~n-A, 6, C 3 3 % traction grades, from highest to .lowest are: A, B, and They represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified ,government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
Page 288 If the wheel leaks air out, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Chevrolet dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know need. the lund of wheel you...
Page 289 & Service Appearance Care used -wheel Putting O ~ Y Q U K vehicle dangerom You can't know how it's been used.;or how many miles it's heen driven. It -fail cwld suddenly and cause- .accident, If have to,replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Page 290 Never use these to clean your vehicle: :Gasoline Carban Tetrachloride Benzene Acetone Naphtfia- Paint Thinner "'They can all be hazardous-some more,than others-and your vehicle, too. Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover they can all damage...
Page 291 & Appearance Service Cleaning the Inside of Your Coweqe Use a 'vacuum cleaner often to get rid dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl with a clean, damp cloth. ,deder has Your Chevralet two GM cleaners-a solvent-type spot lifter a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well.
Page 292 Rinse the sedtion with a clean,, wet sponge. Wipe offwhat's. left with slightly paper towel or cloth. damp Then. dry it immediately with: an air hose,.a hair dryer or a heat lamp. Wipe with a clean Cloth. Protection Fabric Your Corvette has upholstery that has been treated with Scotchgard"' Fabric Protector, a.
Page 293 & Appe; rance Care Service Problems Special Cleaning Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, cofEee gum, with cream, chewing cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt. Carehlly scrape off excess stain. Then follow the solvent-type instructions earlier in this section.
Page 294 Cleaning Vinyl or Leather Just use warm water and clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may to do it have more than once. Things lilce tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them off quicldy.
Page 295 & Appearance Service Cleaning the Top lnstrumenf Panel mild soap water to dean only the tap surfaces of the. instrument. panel. Sprays containing Silicones or may cause annoying reflections waxes in the windshield and even make it dK1cult to see through the.windshield under certain conditions.
Page 296 Care of Safety Belts Keep belts and dry. clean Glass Glass should be cleaned often. GM GIass Cleaner (GM P a r t No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films. Don't use abrasive cleaners .on glass, because they may cause scratches.
Page 297 & Service Appearance Care Cleaning the Outside of Your Corvette The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it cold water.
Page 298 Cleaning Your Removable Roof Panel If your Corvette is equipped with the transparent removable -roof panel option, the panel is made of acrylic plastic with a special hard coat to help resist abrasion. Special care is necessary when cleaning, removing and/or storing roof panel.
Page 299 & Service Appearance NOTICE Care Care of Your Convertible's Rear Window Your convertible top has a plastic rear window. It will bend, and that means it can be stored easily when you want to put the top down. However, like all such windows, it can show scratches.
Page 300 Flush any dust and dirt on the window with water. Clean a small area of the window at a time using water only. With a clean cotton cloth, wipe the window using an up-and-down or side-to-side motion. Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth.
Page 301 Service & Appearance Care Care Hardtop Your optional hardtop has the same durable finish as the painted surfaces of your Corvette. Your hardtop may be cleaned, polished and waxed. If your hardtop is stored for an extended period, keep it covered in a place.
Page 302 Aluminum Wheels Your aluminum wheels have a :protective coating similar to the pa-inted surface of your Corvette. Don't use- strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish, or other abrasive cleaners on them becmse you could damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, .a may be applied.
Page 303 Service & Appearance Ca.re Foreign Material Calcium chloride and’ other salts, ice melting agents; road oil and tar, tree sap? bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, and other foreign matter can damage -your vehicle’s finish thGg remab . ~ n painted surfaces.
Page 304 -paint surface. Although no paint:job defect in the causes t'his, Chevrolet will.repa&, at no charge to theawrrer, the; surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout. condition within 12 months 12,O.OO miles k m ) of purchase, (20.000...
Page 305 & Appearance Service Engine identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code for your GM engine. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications, and repIacernent parts this section. Care Label Senrice Parts Identification You'll find this label on the underside of the center storage console lid.
Page 306 Circuif Fuses & Breakers The wiring circuits i n your vehicle are protected from short-.circuits by a combination of maxi-fuses, mini-fuses, and circuit breakers. fuse puller is clipped inside the fuse panel door. Place the wide end of the fuse puller over ihe plastic end of the fuse.
Page 307 & Appearance Care Service Fuse Usage...
Page 308 Position Rating (AMP.)
Page 309 & Service Appearance Care Fuse Usage (CONT.) Position Rating Circuitry (AMP.) Instrument Cluster; Driver Information Center; Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Slip Regulation Switch Back-up Lamps Switch Gear Solenoid; Transmission Position Switch Primary Coaling Secondary Butterfly Relay (LT5); Direct Ignition Module; Camshaft Sensor; Traction Buffer; Cannister Purge Solenoid;...
Page 310 Blocks Maxi-fuse. YGli Forward Lamp ECM-Engine Mmi-Fuse Maxi-Fuse Block ..Y611C Block 6 C l...
Page 311 & Servrce Appearance Electronic Heating and Air Conditioning The blower motor for the ,optional (C683 Automatic Electronic Climate Control 6yst.em is protected by a 5-amp -See your underhood- fuse. dealer for service. Care Headlight. Wiring The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the.Iight switch, An electrical overload w i l l...
Page 312 Capacities and Specifications Fuel Tank.. Cooling System (LT1) Cooling System (LT5) Refrigerant, Conditioning ...=...*...See Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrzgerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you%e dealer. Crankcase; (LT1) Without Filter Change* With Filter Change"...
Page 313 Sewice & Ca.re Appearance...
Page 314 Multi-Part Fuel Injection Lit-ers (350 CID) 4-.0" (lQ1.6~mm) 3.48" (8.8.39'm.m) 19.511 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 180°F (820C) 15 psi (103.4 Wa) Multi-Port Fuel. Injection DOHC, 4 V&es/Cylinder- 5.7 Liters (350 CID) 3.90' (99 3.66" (93 ijrrm) 11.O:l 1-.&4-3-6-5-7-2 180°F (82.9 kPa) psi (103.4...
Page 315 & Appearance Service Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lights Front Cornering Fog Light Front Headlight Front Parking Light/Twn Signal Front Side Marker Rear Back-up Rear Cornering License License (ZR-1) Marker ... Rear Side Rear Taj.l/Stop/Turn Signa1 CHMSL (ZR-1) and Convertible) ... CHMSL (Coupe Care Bulb Number 1156...
Page 316 Bulb-Number. 194NA 212-2 74*; 21-1-2...
Page 317 & Appearance Service Dhensions Standard Exterior Wheelbase ...,...,,...,...~...,,..,...,,,,... L e n ~ h Width Height Height (Convertible) ZR-l Exterior Wheelbase Length Width Height Interior Head Room.. Shoulder Room Hip Room Leg Room Care 96.2 (244.4 17.8.5 (453.5 70.7 in. (17'9.6 46.3 in.
Page 318 fluids & Lubricants lTEM Antifreeze (Ethylene Glyc.01 Base) GM Engine Coolant Supplement (LT1 Only) chassis Lubricant (Grease Gun Insert) Brake Fhid ... Delco Supreme DEXROW-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid C-orvette Manual Transmission Fluid SAE 5 W-3 GM Hydraulic Fluid Engine OiI APPLEATION Year-round antifreeze €or ...
Page 319 & Service Appearance Care fluids & Lubricants (CQNT.) ITEM Axle Rear Lubricant Limited-Slip .-.,..Additive Special Ge.ar Lubricant..Engine Oil., < + ..Windshield W.asber Solvent -..Synthetic P0w.e~ Steering Fluid .., , .
Page 320 Power Curves Power C.urves Engine LT'I Engine -50' -ENGIfiE SPEEPRPM Y6111 LT5 Engine , T I Engine...
Page 321 Notes...
Page 322 Have you purchased the GM Plan? Protection The Plan supplements your new your vehicle warranties. See Chevrolet dealer for details. Maintenance Schedule Section .Introduction A Word About Maintenance Your Vehicle and the Environment ... is. Organized ... 323...
Page 323 So please read this you drive. If you have any questions on how vehicle in good condition, see your Chevrolet dealer, the place many GM owners choose to have their maintenance work done. Your dealer c q be relied upon to use proper and practices.
Page 324 This Part is Organized The remainder this part is divided intu five secti.ons: Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services shows .what to. often. Some of these servicescan be .have done and how complex, unless. you are. technically qualified and have- the necessary equipment, you should let your deder's service department or another qualified these jobs.
Page 325 Schedule Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Services Section Selecting the. RjgM Schedule decide which of the First you'll need .right for your vehiJe. Here's how to decide which schedule to follow: s-chedules two.
Page 326 Schedule I Is any one af these true for'your vehicle? Most trips less 4-miles ( 6 lun). are. Most trips are less than 10 miles below freezing. 'ternpetatures The engine is at low speed most. of the time and-go t r a c ) . operate your-vehicle- in dusty 'You areas.
Page 327 Maintenance Schedule A: Scheduled Maintenance Sewices Section Schedule I Follow Schedule I if your vehick is driven under one or more of MAINLY the following conditions: When most trips less than 4 miles h ) . When most trips are less than 10 miles and outside temperatures remain below -freezing.
Page 329 Maintenance Schedule A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Section Schedule II Foilow Schedule ONLY i€ none .of the driving conditions specified Schedule apply. An Emission Control Service. Environmental Protection U S . Agency has determined that the failare to perform thismaintenance item will not nullify the emission wawanty or limit recall liability prior to the compktion vehicle useful life.
Page 330 Theservices shown i n this schedule up performed after 45,000 d e s at the same MILES (000) 22.5 KILOMETERS (000) 45,000 miles (75 to be '.are intervals. 37.5...
Page 331 Maintenance Schedule Scheduled Maintenance Section €xplanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Below are explanations of the services listedh Schedule I and Schedule 1 1 . ITEM SERVICE Engine OiI and Filter .Change*-Use -only API SG Energy Conserving II oils of the proper Service viscpsity.
Page 332 Transmissi-on Servic.e-For.a manual transmission, the fluid doesnY req.uire changing. ITEM SERVICE For an automatic transmission, change koth the fluid and f&r 15,000 miles every the vehicle is mainly dr-iven under .one these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 9OoF (32°C) higher..
Page 333 Maintenance Schedule A: Scheduled Section ITEM SERVICE Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*-Replace 30,000-miles (50 dusty conditions. Ask your replacement intervals for your An Emission Control Si?rvi&. b The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wmlranty or .limit recall liability prior maintenance services be perJomzed Maintenance Sewices (cant.) ITEM...
Page 334 Section B: Owner Checks & Servrces Listed below are owner checks and s&vice:s which performed at help ensure th-e the intervals specified safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. CHECK SERVICE Engine Oil Level Check the engine oil level check your engine oil when the engine is cold.
Page 335 Maintenance Schedule Checks & Owner Section CHECK .SERVICE Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified ii.1 Section D. Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate Body Lubrication hood, rear compartment, glove. box dool; console door and tells you what to use.
Page 336 CHECK- OR SERVICE While parked, and with the parking brake set, position, an automatic transmission, the key should turn to With (park). With a m a n u a l (Reverse). On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key to .The key should:turn to Luck only with the key button depressed.
Page 337 Maintenance Schedule Section Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your- GM dealer's service department repairs are completed once. INSPECTION SERVICE Inspect.
Page 338 Fluids & Section Recommended Lubricants identified by name, partnumber or specification may be obtained from your NOTE: Fluids and lubricants dealer. FWID/WBRICANT USAGE...
Page 339 Maintenance .Schedule Section Recommended USAGE Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders oil.or silicone lubricant (GM PartNo. Manual Transmission Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of.NLGI Grade shift Linkage 1052@7). Aut~mtic Transmission Engine oil. Shift Linkage Linkage Pivot Engine oil. Clutch Points 'Floor Shift Linkage Engine...
Page 340 USAGE Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and Spring a. Engine oil. Anchor Pawl Chassis lubricant m e e t i n g requirements of 'NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or b. Release GM -Part Hood. and Door Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubriic; .Hinges, Fuel Door Hinge, Rear Compartment Lid...
Page 341 Maintenance Schedule Section Maintenance Record After the scheduled jperfomed, tecord the. date, services are. odometer readingpwd who performed-the columns indicated. When ccmpleting the Maintenance Perfmined column, nurnbeis frm:the insert-the Schedule. I1 'mairitenance charts which correspond maintenance performed. Also, service in the maintenance receipts.
Page 342 H e r e you will find out how to contact Chevrolet I f you need assistance. also This part tells you how .to obtain service publications report how to any safety defects.. Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Corvette Action Center..
Page 343 TWO: If after contacting a- member of Dealership Management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without. further help, contact the.Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact GM o€%anada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa-...
Page 345 .earlier in this part has b&n very successful in achieving customer satisfaction. However, if have not been substantially satisfied, Chevrolet wants you to be aware of GM's voluntary participation in a no-charge mediatiodarbitration program called BBB AUTO LINE. This program is administered by the Council of Better .Business Bureaus through local Better...
Page 347 Customer Assistance Information Reporting Safety Defects to Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe your vehicle has safety defect, that you should immediately notitify Transport Canada, haddition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. YOU may write Transport Canada Box.
Page 348 Assistance Progrmn To enhance Chevrolet's strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 1993 Corvette, membership in Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance 24-Hour Number...
Page 349 General Motors of Canada Limited Service Publications Department 1908 Colonel SamDrive Oshawa, Ontario L1H Chevrolet regularly sends its dealers useful Sewice bulletins about Chevrolet products. Chenolet monitors product performance in the field. We then prepare bulletins for servicing our products better. Now, you can get these bulletins too.
Page 350 PWs P m s dl&e If you don’t want to buy issued by Chevrolet for all car or truck models in. the model year, you can buy individual PSP‘s, such as those which may pertain to particular model. To do this, you will first ne.ed to...
Page 351 They are not meant for the “do-it- yourselfer.’’ Technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, lmaw-how job guicldy and safely. Chevrolet reserves the right to change these procedures without notice. Publications Chevrolet Service can get ‘these by using the following order form.
Page 352 1993 Chevrotet Corvette Owner's Manual tn Portfolio: lncludes~htfolio, Owner's Manuar'and M r r a n t y Bookfet, Chevrolet Corvette- ln-Portfolio ..16161'892 1993 Bulletiins) (Not including ZR1) Number...
Page 354 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDER FORM NOTE: Please complete form below (Print Post ORDER TOLL FREE Card "*Ider 1 -800-782=4356 (Monday-Friday A.M,-~:C)O P.M. EST) &30 NOTE Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also name- person to whose attention the shipment should be sent.
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Page 357 Fuel Economy Record...
Page 358 A B S Active Light ABS Service Light ABS Light Acceleration Slip Regu’laticin (ASR) System 89,. Accessory Wiring Plug Action Center, Corvette Adding ..Brake Fluid Electrical Equipment 146, 304 Engine Coolant 216, 262,311,3.27 Engine Oil 250, 31 1 Hydraulic Clatch Fluid’...
Page 359 Brake System Warning Light Anti-Lo.ck Brake System ‘173 Brakes, Anti-Lock Active Light Light Service Braking Braking Emergencies Braking Technique “Break-In, New Vehicle ” Bu&ling Up (see Belts) Safe@ Bulb ‘Replacement Back-up Light Center High-Momte-d stop Light 278: 279 Cornering Lights. Headlight Fog Light ...in...
Page 360 Underbody Maintenance Warnings 289, 297 Weatherstrips Windshield and Wiper Blades Cleaning Your C.onvertible Top Climate Control Air Conditioner 136, Automatic Electronic Climate Control Heater 137, 144 Ventilation 137, Clock, Setting the Clusters, Instrument Panel Compact Disc Player (see Audio Systems) Compact Spare Tire Concealed Headlights Control of a Vehicle...
Page 361 Index 'Emergencies. Braking Emergencies on the Road Emergencies. Steering in Emergency Starting Emergency Towing Engine Block Heater Engine Coolant 216, 262, 263, 311, 317 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Engine Cooling System Engine Exhaust Engine Identification Engine Oil Additives Capacity Checking 81 Adding 2 4 9 .
Page 362 Hills. Parking an .._ H w d Release Safety Warning Warning,. Overheated Engine 2:13 Horn 8.1. Hot Engine, Safety Warni&s Z G , 2.16, 24.6, 267, HOW the Anti-Lock' System WO&S ... 174 Manual How to.Use This Hy&aulic Clutch Fluid -Hydroplaning 188;...
Page 363 Index Ingide Rearview Mirror Panel Instrument Clusters ‘Intensity Control Warning Lights Jck, Tire Jump Startmg Engine Power ’I Key Release Button Keyless Entry System 44, 120 Keys L a n e Change Indicator Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt Front Use by Children 32, 36 Latches, Seatback Lighter...
Page 364 Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts During Problems on the Road Publications (see Service Publicatilins) (see Ouerheated Engine) Ra-diator Pressure -Radio (see:Audio System) Readinmap Li&ts Rear Axle ... Rear Axle, Limited-Slip Rear Storage Compartment ... 95 Rear Window D.efogger ... 138,1.144 Rearview Mirror M,mu Redining Seat-backs,...
Page 365 Index Replacement. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacing Bulbs Replacing Safety Belts Replacing Tires Replacing Wheels Reporting Safety Defects Restraints, Child Road Signs Color Shape Symbols Tr&c Lights Signals Roads, Hill and Mountain Roadside Assistance Numbers Rocking Your Vehicle Roof Panel, Removable Rotatron, Tire Rough Idling afety Belts...
Page 366 Starting Your Engine Autonktic Transmission ... In Very Cold Weather 62. 64 M-anual Transmission Starting if the Battery Your Car is "Dead" (see Jump Starting) Steering Ln Emergencies Off-Road Recovery ... Tips Steering Wheel, Tilt ... 81 Stereo Sound Systems (see.Audio Systems) Storage Center- Corisole...
Page 367 Index Theft Deterrent System Themostat Throttle Cable Adjusters Tilt Steering wheel.. Time, Setting the Tires ...!... ‘fBlow Out” Buying New Chains 236, 288 Flat, Changing Idition Inspection Loading Low Pressure Warning Light Pressure Quality Grading Rotation Spare, Compact Special Wheel Nut Socket- Storing a Flat 233, 234 Wear Indicators...
Page 368 Winter Driving ... If Your Vehicle is Stuck.-in Deep Snow ..@l, 237 If You’re Caught. in a Blizzard Wiring Plug, Accessory .147 ..*!+ Wrecker Towing ..208 ...,.-. 1 Hotline ..!.?,.
Page 369 Service Station Information Tire-Loading label on rear edgg of driver's dour. octane or higher. Page 24.1 ooling sy§fem heck coolant at the coolant reeuvery tank by using the dipsti,&, Add coolant at the coolant recovery tank. The fluid little- above the HOT should be mark on the dipstick when the engine.
Page 370 WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY ECHWICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH institute National AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE MCELLENCE 10193598B...

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