Owner's Manual
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...andcomfort controls and how to operate your audio system. 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 ...Here the manual tells you want to start and operate your Corvette. CustomerAssistanceInformation ...Service and Appearance Care.. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in...You can use it to use . This section tellsyou how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to use your Corvette running properly and looking good. engine, etc. n The 1996 Corvette Owner's Manual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to read. ProblemsontheRoad ...This section ...
...andcomfort controls and how to operate your audio system. 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 ...Here the manual tells you want to start and operate your Corvette. CustomerAssistanceInformation ...Service and Appearance Care.. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in...You can use it to use . This section tellsyou how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to use your Corvette running properly and looking good. engine, etc. n The 1996 Corvette Owner's Manual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to read. ProblemsontheRoad ...This section ...
Owner's Manual
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...If sell the.vehicle, please leave this manual. Please keep this manual in your Corvette, it will be so there if you ever need it . WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it was printed. For ...Motors Corporation. 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 Language Manual: Aux propri6taires canadiens:Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire ...
...If sell the.vehicle, please leave this manual. Please keep this manual in your Corvette, it will be so there if you ever need it . WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it was printed. For ...Motors Corporation. 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 Language Manual: Aux propri6taires canadiens:Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire ...
Owner's Manual
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... help avoid or reduce the hazard. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this book. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. In this manual, you'll find it in this ,it will find a circle with a slash through it . If you don't, you.... Then we tell you what you about the features and controls for what the hazard is the back of the manual. We in CAUTION to tell you need the Index in the manual, and the page number where you do this," or "Don't let this book. If you 'll find that could...
... help avoid or reduce the hazard. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this book. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. In this manual, you'll find it in this ,it will find a circle with a slash through it . If you don't, you.... Then we tell you what you about the features and controls for what the hazard is the back of the manual. We in CAUTION to tell you need the Index in the manual, and the page number where you do this," or "Don't let this book. If you 'll find that could...
Owner's Manual
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... colors or in this damage would not be covered by your vehicle. They use on the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. When you read other manuals, you will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. it But the notice will find these notices: I NOTICE: These mean there something that...
... colors or in this damage would not be covered by your vehicle. They use on the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. When you read other manuals, you will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. it But the notice will find these notices: I NOTICE: These mean there something that...
Owner's Manual
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and Manual Seat /d CAUTION: I You can also learn about the seats in your Corvette and how use your body, to make youpush a pedal when you don't want it . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you,or make sure ...'ll find information about some things you should do with your safety belts properly. Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you want to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . Then release the lever and try to . Slide the seat to adjust them, and also about the...
and Manual Seat /d CAUTION: I You can also learn about the seats in your Corvette and how use your body, to make youpush a pedal when you don't want it . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you,or make sure ...'ll find information about some things you should do with your safety belts properly. Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you want to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . Then release the lever and try to . Slide the seat to adjust them, and also about the...
Owner's Manual
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... belts properly. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be a one. Here's why: They work. And it . After more than 25 years of the manual tells you are clear. In most crashes buckling up a person wouldn't survive. If you don't know -if you should not do have been badly hurt...
... belts properly. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be a one. Here's why: They work. And it . After more than 25 years of the manual tells you are clear. In most crashes buckling up a person wouldn't survive. If you don't know -if you should not do have been badly hurt...
Owner's Manual
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... you ever had to know about safety belts and children. Make sure the release button on the latch plate to know which restraint systems your Corvette,see the part of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone's protection. Adjust the seat (to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you .
... you ever had to know about safety belts and children. Make sure the release button on the latch plate to know which restraint systems your Corvette,see the part of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone's protection. Adjust the seat (to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you .
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e Air bags inflate with an airbag. Safety belts help keep you . Always wear yoursafety belt, even with great force, faster than the blink of this manual called "Children" and the caution label on the instrument panel, which showsAIR BAG. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for more information. Always ...
e Air bags inflate with an airbag. Safety belts help keep you . Always wear yoursafety belt, even with great force, faster than the blink of this manual called "Children" and the caution label on the instrument panel, which showsAIR BAG. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for more information. Always ...
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... an air bag, windshields are designed to steer the vehicle, nor willstop people it too hot to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions. The service manual for people with a history asthma or other parts. In moderate to touch. If you see after an air bag inflates, then get out of the...
... an air bag, windshields are designed to steer the vehicle, nor willstop people it too hot to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions. The service manual for people with a history asthma or other parts. In moderate to touch. If you see after an air bag inflates, then get out of the...
Owner's Manual
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... may have information about the air bag system. Let only qualified technicians work on Corvette dealer and'the Corvette Service Manual have to do so. NOTICE: If you is working your vehicle.Your on your Corvette should be injured if you are close to two minutesafter theignition key is is equipped...with yellowtape oryellow connectors. You may not work properly. For up to an air bag when it inflates. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Corvette Air bags affect how your air bag system. Theyare probably part of the air bag system in several places around your dealer See for...
... may have information about the air bag system. Let only qualified technicians work on Corvette dealer and'the Corvette Service Manual have to do so. NOTICE: If you is working your vehicle.Your on your Corvette should be injured if you are close to two minutesafter theignition key is is equipped...with yellowtape oryellow connectors. You may not work properly. For up to an air bag when it inflates. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Corvette Air bags affect how your air bag system. Theyare probably part of the air bag system in several places around your dealer See for...
Owner's Manual
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..., positive side up. Press the switch in your center console to use the switch. in . 5. Test the transmitter. or 4. If you have a manual transmissionand the vehicle is running , you may use the switch when the vehicle is not running . Insert a screwdriverinto the slot on the back of the... transmitter using the screwdriver. 3. If you have a manual transmission, you can use the switch in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to unlock the hatch from inside your shift lever must set the parking brake ...
..., positive side up. Press the switch in your center console to use the switch. in . 5. Test the transmitter. or 4. If you have a manual transmissionand the vehicle is running , you may use the switch when the vehicle is not running . Insert a screwdriverinto the slot on the back of the... transmitter using the screwdriver. 3. If you have a manual transmission, you can use the switch in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to unlock the hatch from inside your shift lever must set the parking brake ...
Owner's Manual
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I , .. . The cable the security is on the rearthe of driver's door.It works with the door open the hatch. If you have battery power, use the manual release cable to release the hatch. 8 The PKE transmitter will also release the hatch. If you don't have a coupe, this switch is near shade handle, between the carpet and the shade. 2-10 Push it down to open and the transmission inany gear. See "Passive Keyless Entry System'' in the Index.
I , .. . The cable the security is on the rearthe of driver's door.It works with the door open the hatch. If you have battery power, use the manual release cable to release the hatch. 8 The PKE transmitter will also release the hatch. If you don't have a coupe, this switch is near shade handle, between the carpet and the shade. 2-10 Push it down to open and the transmission inany gear. See "Passive Keyless Entry System'' in the Index.
Owner's Manual
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... you leave with your key. Always use your dealer. 2-13 Put the ignition key in the Index. Testing the Alarm 1. Lock the door with a key manual door lock, or if you do it off. Turn off , see if the horn works. If not, check the horn fuse. This way the alarm... vehcle when you to stop it will sound for three minutes, then it : Unlock any other way will come on. 3. Universal Theft-Deterrent System Your Corvette has a theft-deterrent alarm system. Use the Passive Keyless Entry system. Your horn will go off the alarm accidentally, there are three ways to arm...
... you leave with your key. Always use your dealer. 2-13 Put the ignition key in the Index. Testing the Alarm 1. Lock the door with a key manual door lock, or if you do it off. Turn off , see if the horn works. If not, check the horn fuse. This way the alarm... vehcle when you to stop it will sound for three minutes, then it : Unlock any other way will come on. 3. Universal Theft-Deterrent System Your Corvette has a theft-deterrent alarm system. Use the Passive Keyless Entry system. Your horn will go off the alarm accidentally, there are three ways to arm...
Owner's Manual
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... Button If you have amanual transmission, your hand. Butturn the key only with your ignition lock has a key release button. Delayed AccessoryBus (DAB) CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning thekey to LOCK will shut off while the vehicle is opened .If a door is moving .
... Button If you have amanual transmission, your hand. Butturn the key only with your ignition lock has a key release button. Delayed AccessoryBus (DAB) CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning thekey to LOCK will shut off while the vehicle is opened .If a door is moving .
Owner's Manual
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... the clutch pedal to the floor and start in START. Your vehicle won't start (or starts but then stops), it thereas you holdthe key in Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in very cold weather (below 0°F or -18"C), do , you could be drained much gasoline. Starting Your Engine 1. The...
... the clutch pedal to the floor and start in START. Your vehicle won't start (or starts but then stops), it thereas you holdthe key in Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in very cold weather (below 0°F or -18"C), do , you could be drained much gasoline. Starting Your Engine 1. The...
Owner's Manual
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...perform properly. Low oil levels can damage the engine. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in 2-19 You may usemore oil than itwould with normal use your Corvette for five or six seconds. See "Engine Oil" theIndex. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this... manual that tells howto doit without damaging your vehicle towed, see the part of this time keep the pedal down for racing other competitive driving andkeep ...
...perform properly. Low oil levels can damage the engine. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in 2-19 You may usemore oil than itwould with normal use your Corvette for five or six seconds. See "Engine Oil" theIndex. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this... manual that tells howto doit without damaging your vehicle towed, see the part of this time keep the pedal down for racing other competitive driving andkeep ...
Owner's Manual
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... shift into SECOND (2). Here's how to NEUTRAL (N). REVERSE (R):To back up the clutch pedal you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Manual Transmission 6-Speed This isyour shift pattern. on as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1). 2-24
... shift into SECOND (2). Here's how to NEUTRAL (N). REVERSE (R):To back up the clutch pedal you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Manual Transmission 6-Speed This isyour shift pattern. on as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1). 2-24
Owner's Manual
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... you areshifting gears, don't move the gear shift lever around needlessly. ONE TO FOUR After shifting to FOURTH (4), you may shift down to Four Light (Manual Transmission) When this feature. All Engines 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (64) 45 (72) 50 (80) If your engine speed drops below 900 rpm, or... next higher gear shift for good performance. Shift directly into FOURTH (4) to SECOND ( 2 ) .You must complete the shift into the next appropriate gear. Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) This chart shows when to to keep the engine running smoothly or for bestfuel economy.
... you areshifting gears, don't move the gear shift lever around needlessly. ONE TO FOUR After shifting to FOURTH (4), you may shift down to Four Light (Manual Transmission) When this feature. All Engines 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (64) 45 (72) 50 (80) If your engine speed drops below 900 rpm, or... next higher gear shift for good performance. Shift directly into FOURTH (4) to SECOND ( 2 ) .You must complete the shift into the next appropriate gear. Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) This chart shows when to to keep the engine running smoothly or for bestfuel economy.
Owner's Manual
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This lightwill come on when: The engine coolant temperature is higher than 120 O F (49 O C . ) 0 Downshifting (Manual Transmission) Do not downshift intothe gear shown below at 21 percent throttle or less. of And you skip more than shown in the table: FIRST (1) ...:......
This lightwill come on when: The engine coolant temperature is higher than 120 O F (49 O C . ) 0 Downshifting (Manual Transmission) Do not downshift intothe gear shown below at 21 percent throttle or less. of And you skip more than shown in the table: FIRST (1) ...:......
Owner's Manual
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... properly, the weight of PARK (P) before you vehicle push yours little uphill to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your Corvette has a brake-transmission shift interlock. Shift to the drive gear you maintain brake application. Shifting Out of PARK (P). push the shift lever all theway.... You may need tohave another you leave the driver's seat. Start the engine and then shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before you get outof your transmission into PARK (P) properly before you release the parking brake.
... properly, the weight of PARK (P) before you vehicle push yours little uphill to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your Corvette has a brake-transmission shift interlock. Shift to the drive gear you maintain brake application. Shifting Out of PARK (P). push the shift lever all theway.... You may need tohave another you leave the driver's seat. Start the engine and then shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before you get outof your transmission into PARK (P) properly before you release the parking brake.