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n The 1996 Corvette Owner's Manual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to start and operate your Corvette running properly and looking good. ProblemsontheRoad ...This section tellsyou what fluids and lubricants to use your audio system. 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 ...This section tells you how to quickly find helpful information and tipsabout the road and howto drive under different conditions. It also gives you 'll find something you howto keep your Corvette. This section tellsyou how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to read. CustomerAssistanceInformation ......
n The 1996 Corvette Owner's Manual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to start and operate your Corvette running properly and looking good. ProblemsontheRoad ...This section tellsyou what fluids and lubricants to use your audio system. 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 ...This section tells you how to quickly find helpful information and tipsabout the road and howto drive under different conditions. It also gives you 'll find something you howto keep your Corvette. This section tellsyou how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to read. CustomerAssistanceInformation ......
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...TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it was printed. Mississauga, Ontario L5T lC7 Litho inU.S.A. This manual includes the latest information at thetime it appears in this manual in your Corvette, it will be so there... Motors of General Motors Corporation. We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GMEmblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, CORVETTE and the CORVETTE Emblem, are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French ...
...TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it was printed. Mississauga, Ontario L5T lC7 Litho inU.S.A. This manual includes the latest information at thetime it appears in this manual in your Corvette, it will be so there... Motors of General Motors Corporation. We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GMEmblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, CORVETTE and the CORVETTE Emblem, are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French ...
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...one of Kentucky's mostpopular tourist attractions. For more . Reservations are required for groups of 1994. It is Corvette's thirdhome since 1953. Corvette Assembly Plant toursare conducted Monday through Friday. The Bowling Green facility is also attracting tourists to painting. vii The ...new National Corvette Museum, located near the assembly plant, opened its doors in a 70 variety of processes, from welding to the area. To build your 1996 Corvette,over 1,200 employes teamed up with the high-tech robots that assist in September of 10 or more information, call...
...one of Kentucky's mostpopular tourist attractions. For more . Reservations are required for groups of 1994. It is Corvette's thirdhome since 1953. Corvette Assembly Plant toursare conducted Monday through Friday. The Bowling Green facility is also attracting tourists to painting. vii The ...new National Corvette Museum, located near the assembly plant, opened its doors in a 70 variety of processes, from welding to the area. To build your 1996 Corvette,over 1,200 employes teamed up with the high-tech robots that assist in September of 10 or more information, call...
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... to adjust them, and also about reclining seatbacks seatback latches. You to . Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you 'll find information about the seats in your Corvette and how use your body, to make youpush a pedal when you want to can lose controlof the vehicle if you should do with...
... to adjust them, and also about reclining seatbacks seatback latches. You to . Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you 'll find information about the seats in your Corvette and how use your body, to make youpush a pedal when you want to can lose controlof the vehicle if you should do with...
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... help keep you . The drivershould sit as far back as possible whilestill maintaining controlof the vehicle. Always secure children properly your in position for more information. AIR BAG There is an electrical problem. The light tellsyou if there is an air readiness bag light on the passenger's safety belt. 1-18 The...
... help keep you . The drivershould sit as far back as possible whilestill maintaining controlof the vehicle. Always secure children properly your in position for more information. AIR BAG There is an electrical problem. The light tellsyou if there is an air readiness bag light on the passenger's safety belt. 1-18 The...
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... and'the Corvette Service Manual have to replace the bag module in air the steeringwheel or both theair bag module and the instrument panel for thedriver's or the passenger's air bag, they may have information about servicing your dealer See for you are close to do so. You ...can still inflate during improperservice. Avoid yellow wires, wires wrapped with a diagnostic module, which records information about the readiness of the system, when the sensors are activated and driver's safety belt usageat deployment. NOTICE: If you damage the cover for...
... and'the Corvette Service Manual have to replace the bag module in air the steeringwheel or both theair bag module and the instrument panel for thedriver's or the passenger's air bag, they may have information about servicing your dealer See for you are close to do so. You ...can still inflate during improperservice. Avoid yellow wires, wires wrapped with a diagnostic module, which records information about the readiness of the system, when the sensors are activated and driver's safety belt usageat deployment. NOTICE: If you damage the cover for...
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.... I 2-1 Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is dangerous for many standard and optional features on your Corvette, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with young children. They could be badly injured even or killed. e n Section 2 Features...
.... I 2-1 Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is dangerous for many standard and optional features on your Corvette, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with young children. They could be badly injured even or killed. e n Section 2 Features...
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.... 2. The PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY light on the transmitter until the door locks cycle (about 30 seconds, then rock the vehicle. Press DOOR on the Driver Information Center should "wake up" and unlock the doors. If you don't, the transmitter will allow you to the antenna, it on . Wait about two seconds...
.... 2. The PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY light on the transmitter until the door locks cycle (about 30 seconds, then rock the vehicle. Press DOOR on the Driver Information Center should "wake up" and unlock the doors. If you don't, the transmitter will allow you to the antenna, it on . Wait about two seconds...
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... have to get close to bring any transmitters for two minutes. 0 You take thekey out of the ignition or turn the ignition on the Driver Information Center twice. 4. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 with you have programmed three transmitters. Remember to your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost transmitter will stop flashing and stay...
... have to get close to bring any transmitters for two minutes. 0 You take thekey out of the ignition or turn the ignition on the Driver Information Center twice. 4. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 with you have programmed three transmitters. Remember to your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost transmitter will stop flashing and stay...
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c In freezing weather, don't use , see "Windshield Washer Fluid" in the Index. For information on the windshield, just push the paddlefor less than washer will clear the window and stop or return to use your vision. To spray washer ...
c In freezing weather, don't use , see "Windshield Washer Fluid" in the Index. For information on the windshield, just push the paddlefor less than washer will clear the window and stop or return to use your vision. To spray washer ...
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... Loosen the front bolts with the wrench. 2-64 NOTICE: ~~ ~~ Removing Your Convertible Hardtop 1. Park on a clear, protective tape strip. For information on cleaning your convertible top, see "Cleaning" in the Index. For careand cleaning of this top requires two people and takes about 30 minutes. This... protective strip protects your Corvette from paint damage so it should not be damaged by top cleaning brushes. The installation and removal of your convertible hardtop, see ...
... Loosen the front bolts with the wrench. 2-64 NOTICE: ~~ ~~ Removing Your Convertible Hardtop 1. Park on a clear, protective tape strip. For information on cleaning your convertible top, see "Cleaning" in the Index. For careand cleaning of this top requires two people and takes about 30 minutes. This... protective strip protects your Corvette from paint damage so it should not be damaged by top cleaning brushes. The installation and removal of your convertible hardtop, see ...
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Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever 5. Tilt Lever 6. Trip Monitor Controls 16. Power Seat Control (Option) 18. Horn 20. Fog Lamp Switch 9. Center Air Vent 11. Comfort Controls 13. Fuse Panel 14. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown) 19. Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) Switch 12. Audio System 15. Instrument Cluster 7. Ashtray/Lighter/Cupholder 2. Side Air Vent 4. Solar Sensor 10. Ignition Switch 8. Driver Information Center 2-71 Side Window Defogger Vent 3. Ride Control (Option) 17. Main Lamp Control 21. 1.
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever 5. Tilt Lever 6. Trip Monitor Controls 16. Power Seat Control (Option) 18. Horn 20. Fog Lamp Switch 9. Center Air Vent 11. Comfort Controls 13. Fuse Panel 14. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown) 19. Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) Switch 12. Audio System 15. Instrument Cluster 7. Ashtray/Lighter/Cupholder 2. Side Air Vent 4. Solar Sensor 10. Ignition Switch 8. Driver Information Center 2-71 Side Window Defogger Vent 3. Ride Control (Option) 17. Main Lamp Control 21. 1.
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You'll know how fast you're going, about how much you have left and many other fuel things you know to drive safely and economically. The center display in the cluster is controlled trip monitor. by the Instrument Panel Cluster LT1 Engine Your instrument cluster and Driver Information Center designed to let you 'll need to know at glance how your vehicleis are a running.
You'll know how fast you're going, about how much you have left and many other fuel things you know to drive safely and economically. The center display in the cluster is controlled trip monitor. by the Instrument Panel Cluster LT1 Engine Your instrument cluster and Driver Information Center designed to let you 'll need to know at glance how your vehicleis are a running.
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... on for about it. When one of the gauges shows one there may be or is a problem with the warning lights andgauges. See "Driver Information Center" in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on when there may be a problem,check the section that works along... with one of your warning lights and gauges. They're a big help. Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center that tells you what to do repairs can indicate when there may be costly -- the Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is already...
... on for about it. When one of the gauges shows one there may be or is a problem with the warning lights andgauges. See "Driver Information Center" in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on when there may be a problem,check the section that works along... with one of your warning lights and gauges. They're a big help. Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center that tells you what to do repairs can indicate when there may be costly -- the Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is already...
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... turn your battery. Then the light should go out. If the airbag readiness light doesn't come on when you if there is ready. For more information on when you it is working. This means the system is an electrical problem. Charging SystemIndicator Light This light will see "Air Bag" in the...
... turn your battery. Then the light should go out. If the airbag readiness light doesn't come on when you if there is ready. For more information on when you it is working. This means the system is an electrical problem. Charging SystemIndicator Light This light will see "Air Bag" in the...
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... have EMTs, see the 1996 Corvette Service Manual for more than 2 miles (4 km). To prevent damageto the sensors, see "Extended Mobility Tires" in the Index. LTPWS can warn you could beinjured. Adjust the tire pressure as needed to those shown onthe Tire-Loading Information label on , check the...any LTPWS parts aren't working properly. I When the LOWELAT TIRE warning light is on after the tire pressure is adjusted, see your Corvette faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) and for correct tire mounting and dismounting procedures. Takecare when servicing or having your vehicle's handling ...
... have EMTs, see the 1996 Corvette Service Manual for more than 2 miles (4 km). To prevent damageto the sensors, see "Extended Mobility Tires" in the Index. LTPWS can warn you could beinjured. Adjust the tire pressure as needed to those shown onthe Tire-Loading Information label on , check the...any LTPWS parts aren't working properly. I When the LOWELAT TIRE warning light is on after the tire pressure is adjusted, see your Corvette faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) and for correct tire mounting and dismounting procedures. Takecare when servicing or having your vehicle's handling ...
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...LTPWS. Here are missing. (All the sensors would like to come on . The light should come on and stay on and then out. See your Corvette. If the light comes on and stays on, even when the vehicle is not working properly. You run your dealer. See your... of these situations are normal and do not indicate that cause the SERVICE LTPWS light to clear the SERVICE LTPWSlight from your Driver Information Center permanently, see your Corvette three times within half an hour without transferring the sensors.) 0 The light willgo out when the electronic receiver gets a signal from each ...
...LTPWS. Here are missing. (All the sensors would like to come on . The light should come on and stay on and then out. See your Corvette. If the light comes on and stays on, even when the vehicle is not working properly. You run your dealer. See your... of these situations are normal and do not indicate that cause the SERVICE LTPWS light to clear the SERVICE LTPWSlight from your Driver Information Center permanently, see your Corvette three times within half an hour without transferring the sensors.) 0 The light willgo out when the electronic receiver gets a signal from each ...
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Forexample, the gauge reads half full, but it took more detailed fuel information. AVERAGE: The fuel economy calculated for your current driving conditions. Each time press FUEL INFO, one you last reset the display. RANGE: The distance you ... RESET FUEL on the trip monitor. 2-95 All thesesituations are three concerns some owners have had about the fuel gauge. You should reset the fuel information displayevery time you can use the trip monitor to fill up . 0 0 0 BLANK: The fuel gauge is wrong with fuel gauge. It takes more (or less...
Forexample, the gauge reads half full, but it took more detailed fuel information. AVERAGE: The fuel economy calculated for your current driving conditions. Each time press FUEL INFO, one you last reset the display. RANGE: The distance you ... RESET FUEL on the trip monitor. 2-95 All thesesituations are three concerns some owners have had about the fuel gauge. You should reset the fuel information displayevery time you can use the trip monitor to fill up . 0 0 0 BLANK: The fuel gauge is wrong with fuel gauge. It takes more (or less...
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Driver Information Center SERVICE ASR ASR OFF SERVICE LTPWS SERVICE LTPWS (Low Tire Pressure Warning System) (Option) LOWELAT TIRE LOWFLAT TIRE ASR ACTIVE LOW COOLANT AIRBAG A B S ACTIVE (... SOON SERVICE A B S LOWOIL See "Lights"in the Index for the following: SERVICE ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) ASROW 2-98 It will display warning lights for additional information. ASR ACTIVE LOW COOLANT AIR SERVICE ABS BAG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY SERVICE SOON 0 SERVICE (63) LOW OIL The DriverInformation Center (DIC) gives...
Driver Information Center SERVICE ASR ASR OFF SERVICE LTPWS SERVICE LTPWS (Low Tire Pressure Warning System) (Option) LOWELAT TIRE LOWFLAT TIRE ASR ACTIVE LOW COOLANT AIRBAG A B S ACTIVE (... SOON SERVICE A B S LOWOIL See "Lights"in the Index for the following: SERVICE ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) ASROW 2-98 It will display warning lights for additional information. ASR ACTIVE LOW COOLANT AIR SERVICE ABS BAG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY SERVICE SOON 0 SERVICE (63) LOW OIL The DriverInformation Center (DIC) gives...
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.... We've also included many other drivers are going to be ready anything." for their mistakes. Please start with a very important safety device in your Corvette: Buckle up, (See "Safety Belts" in theIndex.) Defensive driving really means "be careless and make mistakes. e I Section 4 Your Driving and the ...advice anyone can give about driving is going to brake or turn suddenly. You never know when the vehicle infront of you 'll find information about the most preventable of roads and in both city and rural driving. Here you is : Drive defensively. Be ready for On city ...
.... We've also included many other drivers are going to be ready anything." for their mistakes. Please start with a very important safety device in your Corvette: Buckle up, (See "Safety Belts" in theIndex.) Defensive driving really means "be careless and make mistakes. e I Section 4 Your Driving and the ...advice anyone can give about driving is going to brake or turn suddenly. You never know when the vehicle infront of you 'll find information about the most preventable of roads and in both city and rural driving. Here you is : Drive defensively. Be ready for On city ...