Engine Power Switch; Off-Road Track Use - Chevrolet 1994 Corvette Owner's Manual

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NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with
the electronics in your vehicle. If you
add electrical parts or accessories,
you could change the way the fuel
injection system operates. Before
adding electrical equipment, check
with your dealer. If you don't, your
engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle
towed, see the part of this manual
that tells how to do it without
damaging your vehicle. See "Towing
Your Vehicle" in the Index.
Engine Power Switch
(ZR-I)
The LT5 engine in your ZR-1 has two sets
of intake runners and fuel injectors. The
primary set can be run alone for normal
engine power, or both sets can be used
for full engine power.
Full power gives you extra power for
highway touring and off-road sports use
and reserve power for passing. With
normal power, you'll notice less engine
and exhaust noise.
To change the power setting, put your
engine power key into the switch. Turn
the key to the setting you want and let go
The key will return to the center position.
Your ZR-1 is able to run at full power
under the following conditions:
The engine coolant and oil
temperatures are greater than 68 O F
(20°C) but less than 302°F (150°C).
e System voltage is greater than ten
e The "SERVICE ENGINE SOON'
volts.
light is not on.
You
can switch the setting at engine
speeds up to 4,000 rpm. When you
select the "FULL" setting, a light near
[he switch will come on. It should go
>ut when you change back to the
"NORMAL" setting. When you turn the
ignition off, the setting will go back to
normal power.
Off-Road Track Use
See your Warranty Book before using
your Corvette for off-road track use.
NOTICE:
If you use your Corvette for off-road
track use, your engine may use more
oil than it would with normal use.
Low oil levels can damage the
engine. Be sure to check the oil level
often during off-road track use. You
may need to add additional oil. See
"Engine Oil" in the Index.
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