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...fluids and lubricants to use. CustomerAssistanceInformation ...Service and Appearance Care.. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in thismanual. n The 1996 Corvette Owner's Manual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to start and operate your Corvette running properly and looking good. Comfort...how to operate your audio system. 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 ...Here the manual tells you want to get service and owner publications. This section tellsyou how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to read. You can use your seats and safety ...
...fluids and lubricants to use. CustomerAssistanceInformation ...Service and Appearance Care.. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in thismanual. n The 1996 Corvette Owner's Manual ...FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to start and operate your Corvette running properly and looking good. Comfort...how to operate your audio system. 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 ...Here the manual tells you want to get service and owner publications. This section tellsyou how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to read. You can use your seats and safety ...
Owner's Manual
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... Edition @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1995 All Rights Reserved ii 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 de ce guide enfraqais chez votre...
... Edition @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1995 All Rights Reserved ii 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 de ce guide enfraqais chez votre...
Owner's Manual
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... -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can 't get out of including rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, primarily because an occupant's motion is dust inair. The service manual for people with you see after an air bag inflates, then get fresh air by safety belts. The bag supplements the air protection provided by...
... -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can 't get out of including rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, primarily because an occupant's motion is dust inair. The service manual for people with you see after an air bag inflates, then get fresh air by safety belts. The bag supplements the air protection provided by...
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... when the sensors are close to an air bag when it inflates. Improper service can mean that your dealer See for service. your air bag system won't work on Corvette dealer and'the Corvette Service Manual have to replace the bag module in air the steeringwheel or both theair bag... system to inflate while someone is turned off and the battery disconnected, an air bag can be serviced. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in several places around your Corvette should be injured if you are activated and driver's safety belt usageat deployment. NOTICE: If you ...
... when the sensors are close to an air bag when it inflates. Improper service can mean that your dealer See for service. your air bag system won't work on Corvette dealer and'the Corvette Service Manual have to replace the bag module in air the steeringwheel or both theair bag... system to inflate while someone is turned off and the battery disconnected, an air bag can be serviced. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in several places around your Corvette should be injured if you are activated and driver's safety belt usageat deployment. NOTICE: If you ...
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... door is opened, the audio system and power windows will lock the steering column and result in a loss of this works, then yourvehicle needs service. With DAB, your power windows and the audio system will continue to work up to 15 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF.... Key Release Button If you have amanual transmission, your key seemsstuck in LOCK and you can take your hand. Delayed AccessoryBus (DAB) CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning thekey to force it , be sure itis all theway in. Don't press the key release button while the vehicleis moving ,turn ...
... door is opened, the audio system and power windows will lock the steering column and result in a loss of this works, then yourvehicle needs service. With DAB, your power windows and the audio system will continue to work up to 15 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF.... Key Release Button If you have amanual transmission, your key seemsstuck in LOCK and you can take your hand. Delayed AccessoryBus (DAB) CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning thekey to force it , be sure itis all theway in. Don't press the key release button while the vehicleis moving ,turn ...
Owner's Manual
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... the sensors, see your Corvette faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) and for correct tire mounting and dismounting procedures. LTPWS can . Don"t drive over 55 mph (90 km/h) when the LOWWLAT TIRE warning light is on.Drive cautiously, and check your tires serviced. Adjust the tire pressure ... wheel or the tirepressure sensor installed inside the tireon the wheel rim. If the light stays on after the tire pressure is adjusted, see the 1996 Corvette Service Manual for more than 2 miles (4 km). The sensors may not work properly, you can. See "Tires" in the Index. The light may...
... the sensors, see your Corvette faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) and for correct tire mounting and dismounting procedures. LTPWS can . Don"t drive over 55 mph (90 km/h) when the LOWWLAT TIRE warning light is on.Drive cautiously, and check your tires serviced. Adjust the tire pressure ... wheel or the tirepressure sensor installed inside the tireon the wheel rim. If the light stays on after the tire pressure is adjusted, see the 1996 Corvette Service Manual for more than 2 miles (4 km). The sensors may not work properly, you can. See "Tires" in the Index. The light may...
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...know that they don't touch each other or any other metal. That your vehicle. Take care that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations.The operator may want to startthe vehicle with sling-type equipment. Heavy ...Chevrolet dealer a professional towing or service tow your vehicle cannot be cbrrect. Remove the cables in the Index. I A I A. See "Roadside Assistance" in reverse order toprevent electrical shorting. The make, model and year of your vehicle has rear-wheel drive. When you call, tell the towing service: That your Corvette...
...know that they don't touch each other or any other metal. That your vehicle. Take care that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations.The operator may want to startthe vehicle with sling-type equipment. Heavy ...Chevrolet dealer a professional towing or service tow your vehicle cannot be cbrrect. Remove the cables in the Index. I A I A. See "Roadside Assistance" in reverse order toprevent electrical shorting. The make, model and year of your vehicle has rear-wheel drive. When you call, tell the towing service: That your Corvette...
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... Index. 9. Add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck. To purchase a service manual, see your Chevrolet dealer or a Chevrolet Corvette Service Manual. By this . 5-21 Shut the engineoff and replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrowson the cap line up like this time, the...
... Index. 9. Add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck. To purchase a service manual, see your Chevrolet dealer or a Chevrolet Corvette Service Manual. By this . 5-21 Shut the engineoff and replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrowson the cap line up like this time, the...
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... date of your Corvett,e than this manual can be damaged if you try to do service work , you perform. Doing Your Own Service Work If you want todo some of any parts and tools vehicle maintenance task. You could be easily confused. To order the proper service manual, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Corvette" in the Index...
... date of your Corvett,e than this manual can be damaged if you try to do service work , you perform. Doing Your Own Service Work If you want todo some of any parts and tools vehicle maintenance task. You could be easily confused. To order the proper service manual, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Corvette" in the Index...
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... check. all the instructions here, or you may choose to havethis done at your Corvette dealership Service Department. However, the fluid in the way. It doesn't take much or too little fluid can be sure to follow all Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to haveit checked is when the engine... fluid only after checking the transmission fluid HOT. (A COLD checkis used only as described under "How Check." to Check Because this operation can damage your manual transmission doesn't require changing. 6-21
... check. all the instructions here, or you may choose to havethis done at your Corvette dealership Service Department. However, the fluid in the way. It doesn't take much or too little fluid can be sure to follow all Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to haveit checked is when the engine... fluid only after checking the transmission fluid HOT. (A COLD checkis used only as described under "How Check." to Check Because this operation can damage your manual transmission doesn't require changing. 6-21
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... little when the engineand radiator are .JTION: -- -- See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index for information. Neverturn the pressurecap even a hot. rTurning the coolanthigh fill reservoir pressure...Chevrolet dealer or the procedure may be careful not to the coolanthigh fill reservoir. If the tank is very low or empty, also add coolant to spill it will burn if the engine parts arehot enough. Add coolant mix at the coolant recovery tank, but be found in a ChevroletCorvette Service Manual...
... little when the engineand radiator are .JTION: -- -- See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index for information. Neverturn the pressurecap even a hot. rTurning the coolanthigh fill reservoir pressure...Chevrolet dealer or the procedure may be careful not to the coolanthigh fill reservoir. If the tank is very low or empty, also add coolant to spill it will burn if the engine parts arehot enough. Add coolant mix at the coolant recovery tank, but be found in a ChevroletCorvette Service Manual...
Owner's Manual
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.... To or purchase a service manual, "Service and Owner see your vehicle for example, when your battery from the battery. example, if For someone putsin the wrong replacement brake parts. This will help keep your brake linings wear down . Battery Every new Corvette has a Delco Freedom' battery...are wrong for the worse.The braking performance you if aren't careful. When you don't, your Corvette does when it 's time to learn how toprepare your dealer the Corvette Service Manual. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is have really good braking....
.... To or purchase a service manual, "Service and Owner see your vehicle for example, when your battery from the battery. example, if For someone putsin the wrong replacement brake parts. This will help keep your brake linings wear down . Battery Every new Corvette has a Delco Freedom' battery...are wrong for the worse.The braking performance you if aren't careful. When you don't, your Corvette does when it 's time to learn how toprepare your dealer the Corvette Service Manual. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is have really good braking....
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Also remember: When a tire is filled with a Goodyear EMT Service Center to change the tire. NOTICE: (Continued) You can damage atire...there is all right. Because you do not have to be replaced. See the Goodyear Extended Mobility Tire Owner's Manual and Limited Warranty supplied with no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label, ...driver's door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your Corvette for up to 55 mph (90 km/h), but the tire would then have to avoid potholes that could ...
Also remember: When a tire is filled with a Goodyear EMT Service Center to change the tire. NOTICE: (Continued) You can damage atire...there is all right. Because you do not have to be replaced. See the Goodyear Extended Mobility Tire Owner's Manual and Limited Warranty supplied with no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label, ...driver's door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your Corvette for up to 55 mph (90 km/h), but the tire would then have to avoid potholes that could ...
Owner's Manual
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-9 Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in ... and filter if the vehicle mainly driven under any o f these conditions: - Uses such as found in dusty conditions.Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. * delivery service. In hilly or mountainous terrain. - I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I f you do not use your vehicle under is one or more of these conditions...
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-9 Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in ... and filter if the vehicle mainly driven under any o f these conditions: - Uses such as found in dusty conditions.Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. * delivery service. In hilly or mountainous terrain. - I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I f you do not use your vehicle under is one or more of these conditions...
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...Emission Control Service. In hilly or mountainous terrain. - Manual transmission fluid ...doesn't require change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. temperature regularly reaches90 O F (32°C) or higher. - If you do notuse your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: I DATE MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICED...). Cl Replace air cleaner filter. Replace parts as found in taxi, police or delivery service. Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Cl Change engine ...
...Emission Control Service. In hilly or mountainous terrain. - Manual transmission fluid ...doesn't require change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. temperature regularly reaches90 O F (32°C) or higher. - If you do notuse your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: I DATE MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICED...). Cl Replace air cleaner filter. Replace parts as found in taxi, police or delivery service. Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Cl Change engine ...
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... or higher. - BY: 7-34 __ Replace parts as found in taxi, police or delivery service. In hilly or mountainous terrain. - DATE MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICED 3- An Emission Control Service. Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedulc 60,000 Mt& 0 000 km) Change engine oil and filter ...(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change the fluid and filter...
... or higher. - BY: 7-34 __ Replace parts as found in taxi, police or delivery service. In hilly or mountainous terrain. - DATE MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICED 3- An Emission Control Service. Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedulc 60,000 Mt& 0 000 km) Change engine oil and filter ...(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change the fluid and filter...
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In hilly or mountainous terrain. - An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines fortdamage or leaks. If you do * notuse your vehicle under any ...37 Uses such as needed. Replace parts as found in taxi, police or delivery service. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any o f these conditions,change . 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166... and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or moreof these conditions: - An Emission Control Service.
In hilly or mountainous terrain. - An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines fortdamage or leaks. If you do * notuse your vehicle under any ...37 Uses such as needed. Replace parts as found in taxi, police or delivery service. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any o f these conditions,change . 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166... and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or moreof these conditions: - An Emission Control Service.
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..., each spring and fall). Proper procedures to perform these jobs.Make sure any necessary repairs are inspections and services which should be found in the Index. . See "Serviceand Owner Publications" in a Corvette service manual. Inspect for uneven wear or damage.If there is irregular or premature wear, check the wheel alignment. Tire...the power steering lines and hoses for damaged,loose or missing parts, signs of wear, or lackof lubrication. You should let your GM dealer's service department or other qualified service center do these services may be performed at once.
..., each spring and fall). Proper procedures to perform these jobs.Make sure any necessary repairs are inspections and services which should be found in the Index. . See "Serviceand Owner Publications" in a Corvette service manual. Inspect for uneven wear or damage.If there is irregular or premature wear, check the wheel alignment. Tire...the power steering lines and hoses for damaged,loose or missing parts, signs of wear, or lackof lubrication. You should let your GM dealer's service department or other qualified service center do these services may be performed at once.
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...Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P. 0.Box 7047 Troy, Michigan48007-7047 In Canada, please call us . Toll-free telephone numbers for all current and many past model General Motors vehicles. Or, 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 ...
...Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P. 0.Box 7047 Troy, Michigan48007-7047 In Canada, please call us . Toll-free telephone numbers for all current and many past model General Motors vehicles. Or, 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... listed previously,or aska GM dealer to service manuals, specialized tools, equipment and safety procedures necessaryto service the vehicle. These are authentic General Motors service manuals meant for qualified technicians. Service bulletins are created to help identify specific bulletins...index required and is published quarterly to help avoid future costly repairs. Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all General Motors dealers. Service Bulletins Service bulletins covering various subjects regularly are also useful for owners who wish...
... listed previously,or aska GM dealer to service manuals, specialized tools, equipment and safety procedures necessaryto service the vehicle. These are authentic General Motors service manuals meant for qualified technicians. Service bulletins are created to help identify specific bulletins...index required and is published quarterly to help avoid future costly repairs. Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all General Motors dealers. Service Bulletins Service bulletins covering various subjects regularly are also useful for owners who wish...