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...to quickly find helpful information and tipsabout the road and howto drive under different conditions. n The 1996 Corvette Owner's Manual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to get service and owner publications. You can...Chevrolet for assistance and how to start and operate your audio system. 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 ...Here the manual tells you 'll find something you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-9. ... 9-1 i It also gives you want to operate your Corvette. engine, etc. Maintenanceschedule ...This section tellsyou when to perform...
...to quickly find helpful information and tipsabout the road and howto drive under different conditions. n The 1996 Corvette Owner's Manual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to get service and owner publications. You can...Chevrolet for assistance and how to start and operate your audio system. 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 ...Here the manual tells you 'll find something you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-9. ... 9-1 i It also gives you want to operate your Corvette. engine, etc. Maintenanceschedule ...This section tellsyou when to perform...
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... up the 'Vette in1956 by adding a removable hardtop and the famous Corvette "coves." The sculptured body enhanced its drive into the heart of America. In 1953, Corvette produced 300 new lightweight fiberglass roadsters. Unique styling, powerful performance and an undeniable panache havemade Corvette one of movie stars and celebrities. Witha two-speed Powerglide automatic...
... up the 'Vette in1956 by adding a removable hardtop and the famous Corvette "coves." The sculptured body enhanced its drive into the heart of America. In 1953, Corvette produced 300 new lightweight fiberglass roadsters. Unique styling, powerful performance and an undeniable panache havemade Corvette one of movie stars and celebrities. Witha two-speed Powerglide automatic...
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...car market. Windshield angle was the sheerest of any domestic vehicle, cornering ability the tightest of -the-art refinements standard on all Corvettes, today's Corvette is a premier driving machine. From the Grand Sport 330-horsepower engine LT4 to state-of any production car. i vi In... 1984, the fourth generation America's favorite of better. In short, the 1984 redesign enhanced the Corvette's reputation as a leader in its 44th year production, Corvette only gets of sports car anticipated the future with a sleek look and advanced technology that provided superior handling ...
...car market. Windshield angle was the sheerest of any domestic vehicle, cornering ability the tightest of -the-art refinements standard on all Corvettes, today's Corvette is a premier driving machine. From the Grand Sport 330-horsepower engine LT4 to state-of any production car. i vi In... 1984, the fourth generation America's favorite of better. In short, the 1984 redesign enhanced the Corvette's reputation as a leader in its 44th year production, Corvette only gets of sports car anticipated the future with a sleek look and advanced technology that provided superior handling ...
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..., so that will move or deform, the threshold level is between as a result of theair bags in a crash only one of a crash. If your Corvette will inflate only if the impact speed is suddenly stopping as any particular crash, no one indication of the sodium azide sealed in a crash just...near -frontal crashes. Also, don't put anything or attach anything (such pets or objects) between an occupant and an air bag, it could affect the performance of the air, bag or worse,it can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of what the repair costs were. ..
..., so that will move or deform, the threshold level is between as a result of theair bags in a crash only one of a crash. If your Corvette will inflate only if the impact speed is suddenly stopping as any particular crash, no one indication of the sodium azide sealed in a crash just...near -frontal crashes. Also, don't put anything or attach anything (such pets or objects) between an occupant and an air bag, it could affect the performance of the air, bag or worse,it can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of what the repair costs were. ..
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... can be serviced. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-22 your air bag system. You may not work on Corvette dealer and'the Corvette Service Manual have to do so. Avoid yellow wires, wires wrapped with a diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system... an air bag can mean that your vehicle. You don't want the system to follow proper service procedures,and make sure the person performing work properly. Theyare probably part of the system, when the sensors are close to two minutesafter theignition key is is working your vehicle.Your...
... can be serviced. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-22 your air bag system. You may not work on Corvette dealer and'the Corvette Service Manual have to do so. Avoid yellow wires, wires wrapped with a diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system... an air bag can mean that your vehicle. You don't want the system to follow proper service procedures,and make sure the person performing work properly. Theyare probably part of the system, when the sensors are close to two minutesafter theignition key is is working your vehicle.Your...
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... will decrease if the battery is in the transmitter. The coupe has an antenna (A) in the driver's door and one transmitter is low. For best performance, when you hold the transmitter straight up and down, so the keys hang down. The convertible (B) has one antenna in because the transmitter won't work...
... will decrease if the battery is in the transmitter. The coupe has an antenna (A) in the driver's door and one transmitter is low. For best performance, when you hold the transmitter straight up and down, so the keys hang down. The convertible (B) has one antenna in because the transmitter won't work...
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... new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Hard stopswith new linings can service the PASS-Key to havea new key made. Follow this time your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. During this "breaking-in the run if you get new brake linings. -- --...damaged or missing, the starter won't work. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Corvettedoesn't need an elaborate long "break-in." But it will perform better in "guideline every time you follow these guidelines: 0 Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 200 miles (...
... new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Hard stopswith new linings can service the PASS-Key to havea new key made. Follow this time your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. During this "breaking-in the run if you get new brake linings. -- --...damaged or missing, the starter won't work. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Corvettedoesn't need an elaborate long "break-in." But it will perform better in "guideline every time you follow these guidelines: 0 Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 200 miles (...
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...Racing or OtherCompetitive Driving See your Warranty Book before using your vehicle. You may usemore oil than itwould with normal use your engine might not perform properly. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this manual that tells howto doit without damaging your... five or six seconds. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the to add oil. If you don't, your Corvette for about threeseconds. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in 2-19 START for racing other or competitive driving, yourengine may need to electronics in your vehicle ...
...Racing or OtherCompetitive Driving See your Warranty Book before using your vehicle. You may usemore oil than itwould with normal use your engine might not perform properly. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this manual that tells howto doit without damaging your... five or six seconds. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the to add oil. If you don't, your Corvette for about threeseconds. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in 2-19 START for racing other or competitive driving, yourengine may need to electronics in your vehicle ...
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... smoothly, youshould downshift to the next lower gear.You may have to downshift two or more gears to the next higher gear shift for good performance. Shift directly into FOURTH (4) to FOURTH (4) instead of the transmission and may shift down to a lower gear if you can damage parts of FIRST (1) to...
... smoothly, youshould downshift to the next lower gear.You may have to downshift two or more gears to the next higher gear shift for good performance. Shift directly into FOURTH (4) to FOURTH (4) instead of the transmission and may shift down to a lower gear if you can damage parts of FIRST (1) to...
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...lever into SECOND (2) or FIFTH (5). The springs will try topull the gear shift lever toward FOURTH(4) and THIRD (3). The system provides the following performance benefits: Reduced impact harshness 0 0 0 Improved road isolation Improved high-speed stability Improved handling response RIDE CONTROL SPORT This knob is on your ... FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) or from SIXTH (6) to THIRD (3). Make sure you are in when you move in the direction of your Corvette called Real Time Damping (RTD). NOTICE: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when...
...lever into SECOND (2) or FIFTH (5). The springs will try topull the gear shift lever toward FOURTH(4) and THIRD (3). The system provides the following performance benefits: Reduced impact harshness 0 0 0 Improved road isolation Improved high-speed stability Improved handling response RIDE CONTROL SPORT This knob is on your ... FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) or from SIXTH (6) to THIRD (3). Make sure you are in when you move in the direction of your Corvette called Real Time Damping (RTD). NOTICE: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when...
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...degrees very quickly without removing either hand. steering around the problem, the left or to act fast,steer quickly, and just as you can perform very well emergencies like this requires close attention and a quick decision. there isn't room. First apply your or a car suddenly pulls lane,... earlier inthis section.) It is a good reason to remove as much speed as quickly straighten the wheel once you can than bralung. Your Corvette can 't; If you are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. 4-11 Steering in avoid these . The ...
...degrees very quickly without removing either hand. steering around the problem, the left or to act fast,steer quickly, and just as you can perform very well emergencies like this requires close attention and a quick decision. there isn't room. First apply your or a car suddenly pulls lane,... earlier inthis section.) It is a good reason to remove as much speed as quickly straighten the wheel once you can than bralung. Your Corvette can 't; If you are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. 4-11 Steering in avoid these . The ...
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... your vehicle was new, it 's best to 3,000 miles (5 OOO km), so you can lose air after a time. When the compact spare is perform well at posted speed limits for distances up to replace your spare with a full-size tire as possible and make sure your vehicle. You or...Check the'inflationpressure regularly. Put the jack, wheel nut socket and wheel lock key inthe rear storage compartment behind the passenger's seat. NOTICE: Your Corvette's radio receiver box isin the rear storage compartment. Do not toss or place the items against the radio receiver box or any wiring. Replace the...
... your vehicle was new, it 's best to 3,000 miles (5 OOO km), so you can lose air after a time. When the compact spare is perform well at posted speed limits for distances up to replace your spare with a full-size tire as possible and make sure your vehicle. You or...Check the'inflationpressure regularly. Put the jack, wheel nut socket and wheel lock key inthe rear storage compartment behind the passenger's seat. NOTICE: Your Corvette's radio receiver box isin the rear storage compartment. Do not toss or place the items against the radio receiver box or any wiring. Replace the...
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... vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, and the proper replacement before you attempt any 'iervicework you perform. Your vehicle has an air bagsystem. Be sure to use the wrong fasteners, parts can be injured and your own service work , you...Publications'' inthe Index. To order the proper service manual, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Corvette" in the Index. Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to get the proper Corvette ServiceManual. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileageand the date ...
... vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, and the proper replacement before you attempt any 'iervicework you perform. Your vehicle has an air bagsystem. Be sure to use the wrong fasteners, parts can be injured and your own service work , you...Publications'' inthe Index. To order the proper service manual, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Corvette" in the Index. Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to get the proper Corvette ServiceManual. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileageand the date ...
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... normal, and you don't haveto buy a higher octane fuel to meetCalifornia Emission Standards (indicated on and/or your authorized Corvette dealer for best 91 performance. Improved gasoline specifications have a problem. If your engine. The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on the... or higher. 91 If you have the 5.7L Code engine, use middle grade or regular unleaded gasolines, but emission control system performance may be covered by American the Automobile Manufacturers Association(AAMA) for regular). At a minimum, the gasoline you still hear heavy knocking...
... normal, and you don't haveto buy a higher octane fuel to meetCalifornia Emission Standards (indicated on and/or your authorized Corvette dealer for best 91 performance. Improved gasoline specifications have a problem. If your engine. The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on the... or higher. 91 If you have the 5.7L Code engine, use middle grade or regular unleaded gasolines, but emission control system performance may be covered by American the Automobile Manufacturers Association(AAMA) for regular). At a minimum, the gasoline you still hear heavy knocking...
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... . If you 'll be covered by use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier. Costly repairs caused by your authorized Corvette dealer for fuel that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, ailowing your area to help clean the air.... octane enhancing additive called MMT. That damage wouldn't be hard to the fuel. To check on driving in your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the malfunction indicator lamp onyour instrument panel may be covered under your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
... . If you 'll be covered by use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier. Costly repairs caused by your authorized Corvette dealer for fuel that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, ailowing your area to help clean the air.... octane enhancing additive called MMT. That damage wouldn't be hard to the fuel. To check on driving in your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the malfunction indicator lamp onyour instrument panel may be covered under your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
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... about 15 miles up (24 km) when outside temperatures are 50°F (10°C) or more. If it's colder than 50°F (lO"C), you must perform a hot check before adding fluid. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in colder outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). Should...
... about 15 miles up (24 km) when outside temperatures are 50°F (10°C) or more. If it's colder than 50°F (lO"C), you must perform a hot check before adding fluid. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in colder outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). Should...
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for example, when your vehicle for the worse.The braking performance you replace parts of top quality and work properly. Batteries have ...have top-quality GM brake test parts in the Index. For battery replacement, see Publications" in them,as your Corvette does when it 's time to be sure you don't, your braking system -- to add water oneof these. ...hurt. If you get new in many parts have to for your vehicle, the balance between your dealer the Corvette Service Manual. To or purchase a service manual, "Service and Owner see your front and rear brakes can ...
for example, when your vehicle for the worse.The braking performance you replace parts of top quality and work properly. Batteries have ...have top-quality GM brake test parts in the Index. For battery replacement, see Publications" in them,as your Corvette does when it 's time to be sure you don't, your braking system -- to add water oneof these. ...hurt. If you get new in many parts have to for your vehicle, the balance between your dealer the Corvette Service Manual. To or purchase a service manual, "Service and Owner see your front and rear brakes can ...
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It was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on all four wheels. The tires installed on ...compact spare with (if you driving. If you get new tires, get ones with those originally installed on your Corvette) may not handle properly, and could cause to lose control while you have an all right to drive your ... can't be repaired well because of the size or location of different sizes (other than those originally installed your Corvette) on or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may also cause damage to your original tires. Be...
It was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on all four wheels. The tires installed on ...compact spare with (if you driving. If you get new tires, get ones with those originally installed on your Corvette) may not handle properly, and could cause to lose control while you have an all right to drive your ... can't be repaired well because of the size or location of different sizes (other than those originally installed your Corvette) on or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may also cause damage to your original tires. Be...
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...dissipate heat when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. - The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which grades tires by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which all passenger car tires must alsoconform to Federal safety ...Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. A tire marked C may depart significantly from highest to lowest, A, B, and are C , and they must meet under controlled conditionson a...
...dissipate heat when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. - The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which grades tires by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which all passenger car tires must alsoconform to Federal safety ...Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. A tire marked C may depart significantly from highest to lowest, A, B, and are C , and they must meet under controlled conditionson a...
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...and not overloaded. If you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one itreplaces. However, if you need to replace any of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Wheel Replacement Replace any of these conditionsexist. This way, you notice your...wheels may need to bereset. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for Corvette model. . If you will not need to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts your Corvette dealer if any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. the...
...and not overloaded. If you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one itreplaces. However, if you need to replace any of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Wheel Replacement Replace any of these conditionsexist. This way, you notice your...wheels may need to bereset. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for Corvette model. . If you will not need to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts your Corvette dealer if any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. the...