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CustomerAssistanceInformation ...Service and Appearance Care.. This section tellsyou how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to start and operate your Corvette. Maintenanceschedule ...This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you ... Restraint Systems This section tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-9. ... 9-1 i n The 1996 Corvette Owner's Manual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to get service and owner publications. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in thismanual.
CustomerAssistanceInformation ...Service and Appearance Care.. This section tellsyou how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to start and operate your Corvette. Maintenanceschedule ...This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you ... Restraint Systems This section tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-9. ... 9-1 i n The 1996 Corvette Owner's Manual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to get service and owner publications. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in thismanual.
Owner's Manual
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... when you If sell the.vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it appears in the product after that time without further notice. you 're on the road. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GMEmblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, CORVETTE and the CORVETTE Emblem, are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for...
... when you If sell the.vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it appears in the product after that time without further notice. you 're on the road. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GMEmblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, CORVETTE and the CORVETTE Emblem, are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for...
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...number of safety cautions this book. You will find it. How to Use This Manual Many people read these cautions. Then we tell you what the hazard is the back of that could be hurt. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to ignore the warning. It's an alphabetical list all of the... manual. We in this ,it in CAUTION to look for your vehicle. If you don't, you were to ...
...number of safety cautions this book. You will find it. How to Use This Manual Many people read these cautions. Then we tell you what the hazard is the back of that could be hurt. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to ignore the warning. It's an alphabetical list all of the... manual. We in this ,it in CAUTION to look for your vehicle. If you don't, you were to ...
Owner's Manual
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... bag, they may have information about servicing your air bag system won't work properly. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Corvette Air bags affect how your Corvette should be injured if you is qualified to inflate while someone is working your vehicle.Your on your vehicle. The air... a diagnostic module, which records information about the readiness of the air bag system. You can be serviced. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in several places around your air bag system. Your vehicle is equipped with yellowtape oryellow connectors.
... bag, they may have information about servicing your air bag system won't work properly. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Corvette Air bags affect how your Corvette should be injured if you is qualified to inflate while someone is working your vehicle.Your on your vehicle. The air... a diagnostic module, which records information about the readiness of the air bag system. You can be serviced. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in several places around your air bag system. Your vehicle is equipped with yellowtape oryellow connectors.
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...'t carry more than 100 pounds (45 kg) in your vehicle show how much weight it out. WT. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. It also gives you important information about the number of people that you the proper size...
...'t carry more than 100 pounds (45 kg) in your vehicle show how much weight it out. WT. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. It also gives you important information about the number of people that you the proper size...
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...enough about it. Your vehicle has an air bagsystem. You can later break or fall off. To order the proper service manual, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Corvette" in the Index. If you use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners."English" and "metric" fasteners can . ... and list the mileageand the date of your vehicle could behurt. 6-2 Be sure to service your Corvett,e than this manual can be injured and your own service work , see "Service and Owner Publications'' inthe Index. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, and the proper replacement before you...
...enough about it. Your vehicle has an air bagsystem. You can later break or fall off. To order the proper service manual, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Corvette" in the Index. If you use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners."English" and "metric" fasteners can . ... and list the mileageand the date of your vehicle could behurt. 6-2 Be sure to service your Corvett,e than this manual can be injured and your own service work , see "Service and Owner Publications'' inthe Index. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, and the proper replacement before you...
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... you spill coolant on hot glycol. engine parts. Add coolant mix at the coolant recovery tank, but be found in a ChevroletCorvette Service Manual. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index for information. Neverturn the pressurecap even a hot. If the tank is very low or empty, also add coolant... cap when the engine radiator arehot can be burned if you need more coolant, add the propermix at the recovery tank, but only when your Chevrolet dealer or the procedure may be careful not to the coolanthigh fill reservoir.
... you spill coolant on hot glycol. engine parts. Add coolant mix at the coolant recovery tank, but be found in a ChevroletCorvette Service Manual. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index for information. Neverturn the pressurecap even a hot. If the tank is very low or empty, also add coolant... cap when the engine radiator arehot can be burned if you need more coolant, add the propermix at the recovery tank, but only when your Chevrolet dealer or the procedure may be careful not to the coolanthigh fill reservoir.
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... system -- You never have new ones put -- To or purchase a service manual, "Service and Owner see your vehicle for tips on the original battery's label. When you 're not going to drive your dealer the Corvette Service Manual. Vehicle Storage If you replace parts of top quality and work properly. for ... -- to be sure you 've cometo expect can burn you and gas that are wrong for longer storage periods. Battery Every new Corvette has a Delco Freedom' battery. example, if For someone putsin the wrong replacement brake parts. Contact your dealer to learn how toprepare your...
... system -- You never have new ones put -- To or purchase a service manual, "Service and Owner see your vehicle for tips on the original battery's label. When you 're not going to drive your dealer the Corvette Service Manual. Vehicle Storage If you replace parts of top quality and work properly. for ... -- to be sure you 've cometo expect can burn you and gas that are wrong for longer storage periods. Battery Every new Corvette has a Delco Freedom' battery. example, if For someone putsin the wrong replacement brake parts. Contact your dealer to learn how toprepare your...
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... label, whichis on the rear edge of the driver's door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your Corvette for up to 200 miles (320 km) at speeds of 50 miles (80 km) or less and at speeds up to 55 mph (90 km... listed on the Tire-Loading Information label. NOTICE: (Continued) If you 've driven on the in a tire deflated condition. See the Goodyear Extended Mobility Tire Owner's Manual and Limited Warranty supplied with your vehicle has been sitting at least for distances of 55 mph (90 km/h) or less, there is a good chance...
... label, whichis on the rear edge of the driver's door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your Corvette for up to 200 miles (320 km) at speeds of 50 miles (80 km) or less and at speeds up to 55 mph (90 km... listed on the Tire-Loading Information label. NOTICE: (Continued) If you 've driven on the in a tire deflated condition. See the Goodyear Extended Mobility Tire Owner's Manual and Limited Warranty supplied with your vehicle has been sitting at least for distances of 55 mph (90 km/h) or less, there is a good chance...
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... may be performed at once. Tire and Wheel Inspection Inspect the tires for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. See "Serviceand Owner Publications" in a Corvette service manual. You should be found in the Index. . Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for uneven wear or damage.If there is irregular or...
... may be performed at once. Tire and Wheel Inspection Inspect the tires for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. See "Serviceand Owner Publications" in a Corvette service manual. You should be found in the Index. . Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for uneven wear or damage.If there is irregular or...
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... for all current and many past model General Motors vehicles. Please call us at 1-800-222- 1020, or write: Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P. 0.Box 7047 Troy, Michigan48007-7047 In Canada, please call us . REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS...write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7 Service and Owner Publications Service manuals, service bulletins, owner's manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for ordering information: United States ...1-800-55 1-4 123 Canada ...1-800-668-...
... for all current and many past model General Motors vehicles. Please call us at 1-800-222- 1020, or write: Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P. 0.Box 7047 Troy, Michigan48007-7047 In Canada, please call us . REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS...write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7 Service and Owner Publications Service manuals, service bulletins, owner's manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for ordering information: United States ...1-800-55 1-4 123 Canada ...1-800-668-...
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..., and others may involve any number of their vehicle. In some cases bulletins refer to see an index or individual bulletin. Owner Publications Owner's manuals, warranty folders and various owner assistance booklets provide owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish get a greater to help avoid future costly repairs. Service bulletins are also...
..., and others may involve any number of their vehicle. In some cases bulletins refer to see an index or individual bulletin. Owner Publications Owner's manuals, warranty folders and various owner assistance booklets provide owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish get a greater to help avoid future costly repairs. Service bulletins are also...
Owner's Manual
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...46 Lubrication Service, Body ...7-4 1 Maintenance Record ...7-49 Maintenance Schedule ...7- 1 Long Tripmighway Definition ...7-5 Long Triphlighway Intervals ...7.5.7.28 Owner Checks and Services ...7-40 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-44 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...7-46 Scheduled Maintenance Services ...7-3 Short TripKity Definition ... Lever ...2-35 Neutral. Underbody ...6-61 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...2-86 Manual Climate Control System ...3-1 Frontseat ...1-1 Transmission ...2- 18. 2.24 Transmission Check ...7-41 Transmission Fluid ...6-21 Transmission. 'Shifting ...2-24 Transmission....
...46 Lubrication Service, Body ...7-4 1 Maintenance Record ...7-49 Maintenance Schedule ...7- 1 Long Tripmighway Definition ...7-5 Long Triphlighway Intervals ...7.5.7.28 Owner Checks and Services ...7-40 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-44 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...7-46 Scheduled Maintenance Services ...7-3 Short TripKity Definition ... Lever ...2-35 Neutral. Underbody ...6-61 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...2-86 Manual Climate Control System ...3-1 Frontseat ...1-1 Transmission ...2- 18. 2.24 Transmission Check ...7-41 Transmission Fluid ...6-21 Transmission. 'Shifting ...2-24 Transmission....
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......6-61 Park Automatic Transmission ...2-21 Shifting Into ...2-29 Shifting Out of Safety Belts ...1-23 Problems on the Road ...5-1 Publications, Service and Owner ...8-10 R a c i n g or Other Competitive Driving ...2-19 3-18 Radio Reception ...Radios ...3-10 Rain, Driving In ...4-16 ......2-49 Towing ...5-10 Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement ...6-42 Window Defogger ...3-8 Rearview Mirror, Inside Daymight ...2-46 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Manual Transmission ...2-3 1 Parking Brake Indicator Light ...2-79 Parking Brake Mechanism Check ...7-43 1-23 Passenger Position ...Passing ...4-12 2-92 ...
......6-61 Park Automatic Transmission ...2-21 Shifting Into ...2-29 Shifting Out of Safety Belts ...1-23 Problems on the Road ...5-1 Publications, Service and Owner ...8-10 R a c i n g or Other Competitive Driving ...2-19 3-18 Radio Reception ...Radios ...3-10 Rain, Driving In ...4-16 ......2-49 Towing ...5-10 Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement ...6-42 Window Defogger ...3-8 Rearview Mirror, Inside Daymight ...2-46 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-3 Manual Transmission ...2-3 1 Parking Brake Indicator Light ...2-79 Parking Brake Mechanism Check ...7-43 1-23 Passenger Position ...Passing ...4-12 2-92 ...
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... Light ...2-92 Work, Doing Your Own ...6-2 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service and Owner Publications ...8-10 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Corvette ...1-22 Shiftspeeds ...2-25 2-21, 2-24 Shifting ...IntoPark ...2-29 Outofpark ...2-31 Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement ...6-39 Signaling Turns ...2-36 Sixth Gear, Manual Transmission ...2-24 Skidding ...4-14 Sound Equipment, Adding ...3- 18 Spare Tire. Vehicle...
... Light ...2-92 Work, Doing Your Own ...6-2 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service and Owner Publications ...8-10 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Corvette ...1-22 Shiftspeeds ...2-25 2-21, 2-24 Shifting ...IntoPark ...2-29 Outofpark ...2-31 Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement ...6-39 Signaling Turns ...2-36 Sixth Gear, Manual Transmission ...2-24 Skidding ...4-14 Sound Equipment, Adding ...3- 18 Spare Tire. Vehicle...