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roadsters. A handful went 'io project engineers, General Motors-managers, and a select group of America:. Corvelte began 'its drive into the, heart of movie--stars and celebrities. In 1953, Chevrolel produmd 300 new lightweight fiberglass; . I . Designers freshened up the 'Velte in 1956by adding a r6movubte hardtop and the famous ~o?veth? With .o two-speed Powerglide automatic. transmiision, Blue Flame-six-cylinder engine, and gleaming Pola.White exterior, -I .ls*-' 8 P
roadsters. A handful went 'io project engineers, General Motors-managers, and a select group of America:. Corvelte began 'its drive into the, heart of movie--stars and celebrities. In 1953, Chevrolel produmd 300 new lightweight fiberglass; . I . Designers freshened up the 'Velte in 1956by adding a r6movubte hardtop and the famous ~o?veth? With .o two-speed Powerglide automatic. transmiision, Blue Flame-six-cylinder engine, and gleaming Pola.White exterior, -I .ls*-' 8 P
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Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you It operate your Corvette. Ushg Your 7993 Corvette Owner's Manual Many peopleread their owner'smanual from beginning to keep your audio system. There are nine parts with a brief list of contents, so ... and what to quickly findsomething you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tireor engine overheating. Each part begins with color-tabbed pages in this manual. This part tells you how to contact Part 2: fleatures & Controls Chevrolet for manual, you how to explain things quickly. id information. Pr 7: Maintenance Schedule at...
Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you It operate your Corvette. Ushg Your 7993 Corvette Owner's Manual Many peopleread their owner'smanual from beginning to keep your audio system. There are nine parts with a brief list of contents, so ... and what to quickly findsomething you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tireor engine overheating. Each part begins with color-tabbed pages in this manual. This part tells you how to contact Part 2: fleatures & Controls Chevrolet for manual, you how to explain things quickly. id information. Pr 7: Maintenance Schedule at...
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H6w to Use this Manual T e e s~nrbob on some.of your hs are controls: Windshieid Wipers Engine Coolant Temperature Here .are:someother symbols,youmay see: Fuse Hatch Release I Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Battery Charging System Fuel Lighter Horn Spmker hzr Rear Window Defogger Brake' Power Winduw Acceleiation Shp Reguiaiiun
H6w to Use this Manual T e e s~nrbob on some.of your hs are controls: Windshieid Wipers Engine Coolant Temperature Here .are:someother symbols,youmay see: Fuse Hatch Release I Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Battery Charging System Fuel Lighter Horn Spmker hzr Rear Window Defogger Brake' Power Winduw Acceleiation Shp Reguiaiiun
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... and the warning systems that tellyou if everything is working properlyand what to do if you can learn aboutthe many standardand optional features on your Corvette.and information on starting. H e r e you have a problem. shifting and braking. Part 2 Features & Controls Keys ...42 Locks ...43 Passive Keyless Entry System ...44 PASS-Key'" ...55...
... and the warning systems that tellyou if everything is working properlyand what to do if you can learn aboutthe many standardand optional features on your Corvette.and information on starting. H e r e you have a problem. shifting and braking. Part 2 Features & Controls Keys ...42 Locks ...43 Passive Keyless Entry System ...44 PASS-Key'" ...55...
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Features & Controls Keys The ignition keysare for the doors anddl other locks, except the. engine power switch (if you need a new.ignitionkey. NOTICE dealer removesthe plugs from the keys, and gives them to make extra keys. However, the ignition key ... keys dodt have plugs, go to your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to the-first owner. Each plug hasa code on it that tells your Chevrolet dealer for the correct key code if you have a plug. Keep the plugs ' in a safe piace. P c I The door keys are for the ignition Ody. When...
Features & Controls Keys The ignition keysare for the doors anddl other locks, except the. engine power switch (if you need a new.ignitionkey. NOTICE dealer removesthe plugs from the keys, and gives them to make extra keys. However, the ignition key ... keys dodt have plugs, go to your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to the-first owner. Each plug hasa code on it that tells your Chevrolet dealer for the correct key code if you have a plug. Keep the plugs ' in a safe piace. P c I The door keys are for the ignition Ody. When...
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... atarm does not sound when it shuts d o m the vehiWs starter md he1 systems. For about t h e minutes, the starter won't work and h won't go to e l the engine. senses thgt someone tries to start your vehicle. To reduce the possibility af theft, always arm the theft deterrent system when leavh.lg your vehicle...
... atarm does not sound when it shuts d o m the vehiWs starter md he1 systems. For about t h e minutes, the starter won't work and h won't go to e l the engine. senses thgt someone tries to start your vehicle. To reduce the possibility af theft, always arm the theft deterrent system when leavh.lg your vehicle...
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...vehicle needs service. the I€ s t a e r won 't work ; See your Chevrolet dealeror-alocksmith who .can service the PASS-Key" to have to &e& the'fuse&. minutes before it's inserted-inthe ignition or the engine may not start , the fkst ignition key may also want to wait three. If you... will see your Chevrolet d.ealer or a locksmith who can service the PA.SS-Kcy;" ~ - your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith whocan service PASSKey. the Index...
...vehicle needs service. the I€ s t a e r won 't work ; See your Chevrolet dealeror-alocksmith who .can service the PASS-Key" to have to &e& the'fuse&. minutes before it's inserted-inthe ignition or the engine may not start , the fkst ignition key may also want to wait three. If you... will see your Chevrolet d.ealer or a locksmith who can service the PA.SS-Kcy;" ~ - your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith whocan service PASSKey. the Index...
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... release the hatch. In addition, YQU can release the hatch with the Passive Keyless Entry transmitter when the transmission is off when you start your engine. The courtesy lights inside your do-ors with door key or the with the Pawive Keyless Entry ,transmitter. T i button will hs work and the radio...
... release the hatch. In addition, YQU can release the hatch with the Passive Keyless Entry transmitter when the transmission is off when you start your engine. The courtesy lights inside your do-ors with door key or the with the Pawive Keyless Entry ,transmitter. T i button will hs work and the radio...
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... some instruLock: The only position in which the switch, you can operate your electrical power as the radio. and automatic Start: Starts the engine, Whenthe engine starts, release the key. Use Note that allow y0.u A ann to Ruil fot U E Udo:cks the steering wheel, noma1 driving....i g chime will return to operate your steering wheel, ignition. can use. Keeping your vehicle-. Press in which the engine is not this pasitionif your p.ositions: engine and release switch. ignition switch will Run are "on the button, pull the key straight out. ignition, and automatic shift...
... some instruLock: The only position in which the switch, you can operate your electrical power as the radio. and automatic Start: Starts the engine, Whenthe engine starts, release the key. Use Note that allow y0.u A ann to Ruil fot U E Udo:cks the steering wheel, noma1 driving....i g chime will return to operate your steering wheel, ignition. can use. Keeping your vehicle-. Press in which the engine is not this pasitionif your p.ositions: engine and release switch. ignition switch will Run are "on the button, pull the key straight out. ignition, and automatic shift...
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... could cause a collision..If you need to start differently. You wfind the VIN l i at the top left of ability to steer the vehicle. Starting Your Engine o n manuai transmission vehicles,'turning the key to Lock will lock the steering column and result in a ioss of your...
... could cause a collision..If you need to start differently. You wfind the VIN l i at the top left of ability to steer the vehicle. Starting Your Engine o n manuai transmission vehicles,'turning the key to Lock will lock the steering column and result in a ioss of your...
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... -avoid draining your vehicle's Computer systems, you might need to do this, but because of the key. Your engine won 't start if the clutch pedalis not aIl the way down as-your engine. Turn the ignition key.ta Start. TO restart when you hold the clutch pedal tu the floor while starting... your engine gets warm. 3 If it doesn't start in Start. When the enginestarts, let go ofthe key and let up on.the accelerator ped.4.Wait abaut .15 ...
... -avoid draining your vehicle's Computer systems, you might need to do this, but because of the key. Your engine won 't start if the clutch pedalis not aIl the way down as-your engine. Turn the ignition key.ta Start. TO restart when you hold the clutch pedal tu the floor while starting... your engine gets warm. 3 If it doesn't start in Start. When the enginestarts, let go ofthe key and let up on.the accelerator ped.4.Wait abaut .15 ...
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... and holding it there as you hold it could be flooded with too much gasoline.Try pushing your acceleratorpedal all the way to , until your engine has mn €or a while. starts but this : 1. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do this time keep the pedal down for... five or six seconds. When the engine starts, let go of the key. If your engine still won't start (or i ~ When starting your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to Start and hold key...
... and holding it there as you hold it could be flooded with too much gasoline.Try pushing your acceleratorpedal all the way to , until your engine has mn €or a while. starts but this : 1. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do this time keep the pedal down for... five or six seconds. When the engine starts, let go of the key. If your engine still won't start (or i ~ When starting your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to Start and hold key...
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... accelerator pedal to and hold it doesn'tstart within three seconds, push the accelerator pedal about 15 seconds between each try to while starting the-engine;Your vehicle won't start if the clutch pedal is all not the way down just a little.When thmngine starts, let go of the way ...down as your battery. I - speed,you have-if to Start and hold the. When starting your engine.in Start. When the engine starts, let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal. Mer two s.econds, push the accelerator pedal down -that's a safety...
... accelerator pedal to and hold it doesn'tstart within three seconds, push the accelerator pedal about 15 seconds between each try to while starting the-engine;Your vehicle won't start if the clutch pedal is all not the way down just a little.When thmngine starts, let go of the way ...down as your battery. I - speed,you have-if to Start and hold the. When starting your engine.in Start. When the engine starts, let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal. Mer two s.econds, push the accelerator pedal down -that's a safety...
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If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but then stops), it could be Wafer flooded'with too much gasoline.Try pushing your accelerator pedalall the way to the floor and holding itthere as you hold the key in Start for about three seconds. This clears the extra gasolinefrom the engine. 65 Driving Through Deep Standing 2. If your engine stillwon't start (or starts but this time keep the pedal down forfive or six seconds.
If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but then stops), it could be Wafer flooded'with too much gasoline.Try pushing your accelerator pedalall the way to the floor and holding itthere as you hold the key in Start for about three seconds. This clears the extra gasolinefrom the engine. 65 Driving Through Deep Standing 2. If your engine stillwon't start (or starts but this time keep the pedal down forfive or six seconds.
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....,to list everythinghere, we ask that particular area. 64 The dealer can he1p:You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engin,e warm-up. Plugging the.:cordinto an ungrounded outlet could be parking your vehicle. Plug the cord into a normal,.gromded. . 110-...reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact a Chevrolet dealer in ? Turn off -theengine. 2..Openthe hood and un-wrapthe electrical cord. 3 Plug it . Featu-res& Controls Engine Block Heafer (LT7 ENGINE, CANADA ONLY) In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, ...
....,to list everythinghere, we ask that particular area. 64 The dealer can he1p:You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engin,e warm-up. Plugging the.:cordinto an ungrounded outlet could be parking your vehicle. Plug the cord into a normal,.gromded. . 110-...reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact a Chevrolet dealer in ? Turn off -theengine. 2..Openthe hood and un-wrapthe electrical cord. 3 Plug it . Featu-res& Controls Engine Block Heafer (LT7 ENGINE, CANADA ONLY) In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, ...
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.... If you are parking hill, also see the Index under Shifting Into P (Park). your ,vehiclewhen the engine is dangerous to use when you start your engine because your vehicle won't move easily. If you have left the engine running unlessyou have to P -(Park). vehicle :can -move the shift lever to . CAUTION 9 I : Shifting the...
.... If you are parking hill, also see the Index under Shifting Into P (Park). your ,vehiclewhen the engine is dangerous to use when you start your engine because your vehicle won't move easily. If you have left the engine running unlessyou have to P -(Park). vehicle :can -move the shift lever to . CAUTION 9 I : Shifting the...
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Neutral N (Neutral): In this gear to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your CAUT/ON .engine doesn't connect with the wheels. To restart when you're already moving, use N (Neutral) when yourvehicle is being towed. ' To rock your vehicle back and forth to back up. Also, use N (Neutral) only. Features & Controls Reverse R (Reverse): Use this position, your transmission, see the Index under If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice OY Snow. 68
Neutral N (Neutral): In this gear to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your CAUT/ON .engine doesn't connect with the wheels. To restart when you're already moving, use N (Neutral) when yourvehicle is being towed. ' To rock your vehicle back and forth to back up. Also, use N (Neutral) only. Features & Controls Reverse R (Reverse): Use this position, your transmission, see the Index under If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice OY Snow. 68
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... the clutch pedal.as you -pressthe accelerator pedal. 3,4,!5 and 6 (Third, Fourth,E.i€thand Sixth Gears): Shift ihto 3,4,5 6 and the same way you .startor idle your engine. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal :and.thebrake pedal,and shift to N (Neutral). R (Reverse): To back up, press down the clutch pedal...
... the clutch pedal.as you -pressthe accelerator pedal. 3,4,!5 and 6 (Third, Fourth,E.i€thand Sixth Gears): Shift ihto 3,4,5 6 and the same way you .startor idle your engine. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal :and.thebrake pedal,and shift to N (Neutral). R (Reverse): To back up, press down the clutch pedal...
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...next higher gear for best fuel economy. i When this light comes on , the gear s-hift lever will come onunder these conditions-: The engine coolant.temperature is geeeater than 120°F (50°C), You are going 12-19.rnph (20-29Bm/h), and You are at 35% ...this light s .on , you -. Features & Controls Shift Speeds (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) .ShRt.Light (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) i This chart-showswhen to shift to keep :the engine mrining smoothly or far :good performance-. Q.nceyou we i 4 you can clutch.again and shift into.:another.gear. 9 Acceleration Shift Spe.eds: 1st to 2nd ......
...next higher gear for best fuel economy. i When this light comes on , the gear s-hift lever will come onunder these conditions-: The engine coolant.temperature is geeeater than 120°F (50°C), You are going 12-19.rnph (20-29Bm/h), and You are at 35% ...this light s .on , you -. Features & Controls Shift Speeds (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) .ShRt.Light (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) i This chart-showswhen to shift to keep :the engine mrining smoothly or far :good performance-. Q.nceyou we i 4 you can clutch.again and shift into.:another.gear. 9 Acceleration Shift Spe.eds: 1st to 2nd ......
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... (48 km/h) when pcceZaa.ting to highway speeds **$5 mph (72 km/hj .when accelerati~g to .3...uj.I... For example, you could lose-cmtrol of your vehicle!s Engine Control Moduie (ECM) determines when to :3. A If you skrp marethan one gear. Use 2 only when-youaccelerate very qufcldy €rom'istop. Don't shift from 6 to...
... (48 km/h) when pcceZaa.ting to highway speeds **$5 mph (72 km/hj .when accelerati~g to .3...uj.I... For example, you could lose-cmtrol of your vehicle!s Engine Control Moduie (ECM) determines when to :3. A If you skrp marethan one gear. Use 2 only when-youaccelerate very qufcldy €rom'istop. Don't shift from 6 to...