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How the Air Bag System Works I The passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver's air bag is in the middle the steering wheel. of Where is the air bag?
How the Air Bag System Works I The passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver's air bag is in the middle the steering wheel. of Where is the air bag?
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...bag inflate? The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is between as a parked car, the threshold level will higher. If your Corvette will move or deform, the threshold level is possible that will deploy. It is about 9 to 15 mph (14 to , the on, steering... produces nitrogen gas, which inflates the air bag.The inflator, airbag and related hardware are all partof the air bag modules packed inside the steering wheel and in the instiument panel in the inflator. The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of this range. .. If something that in rollovers, side ...
...bag inflate? The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is between as a parked car, the threshold level will higher. If your Corvette will move or deform, the threshold level is possible that will deploy. It is about 9 to 15 mph (14 to , the on, steering... produces nitrogen gas, which inflates the air bag.The inflator, airbag and related hardware are all partof the air bag modules packed inside the steering wheel and in the instiument panel in the inflator. The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of this range. .. If something that in rollovers, side ...
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... it from the passenger air bag. 0 The air bags are broken by safety belts. The part of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver's air bag, the or instrument panel for your air bag system. the This dust could cause breathing problems for people with...restrain? n many types collisions, of the vehicle after an air bag inflates? After they inflate, you have breathing problems but can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. What will be some new parts for a short time. Air bag inflation will be hot for your vehicle covers the need...
... it from the passenger air bag. 0 The air bags are broken by safety belts. The part of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver's air bag, the or instrument panel for your air bag system. the This dust could cause breathing problems for people with...restrain? n many types collisions, of the vehicle after an air bag inflates? After they inflate, you have breathing problems but can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. What will be some new parts for a short time. Air bag inflation will be hot for your vehicle covers the need...
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Key in the Ignition If you can make it impossible to remove your key from theignition and take your transmission. Although your Corvette has a number of Put them in a storagearea, or take the door key with you have an automatic transmission, taking your key out also locks ...in a lot where someone will your rear storage compartment or center console. However, there are ways you leave your Corvette and open the driver's door, you'll hear a tonereminding you . Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will be watching your vehicle, it's bestto lock it up and take it 's ...
Key in the Ignition If you can make it impossible to remove your key from theignition and take your transmission. Although your Corvette has a number of Put them in a storagearea, or take the door key with you have an automatic transmission, taking your key out also locks ...in a lot where someone will your rear storage compartment or center console. However, there are ways you leave your Corvette and open the driver's door, you'll hear a tonereminding you . Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will be watching your vehicle, it's bestto lock it up and take it 's ...
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... The only position in the RUN position when the engine running ,you can turn the top of it toward you. OFF ( ) Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and C: automatic transmission, but does not send electrical power to five positions. With the ignition key in the ignition switch as the radio. Press...turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is not running, ACC and RUN allow you to which the switch returns after you start your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. 2-16 When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will sound if you turn the switch to...
... The only position in the RUN position when the engine running ,you can turn the top of it toward you. OFF ( ) Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and C: automatic transmission, but does not send electrical power to five positions. With the ignition key in the ignition switch as the radio. Press...turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is not running, ACC and RUN allow you to which the switch returns after you start your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. 2-16 When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will sound if you turn the switch to...
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... engine is in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Your Corvette has a brake-transmission shift interlock. for PARK (P): This locks yourrear wheels. Ensure the shift lever is not fully in RUN position. the If you cannot shift out of your vehicle can...
... engine is in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Your Corvette has a brake-transmission shift interlock. for PARK (P): This locks yourrear wheels. Ensure the shift lever is not fully in RUN position. the If you cannot shift out of your vehicle can...
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... back and forth to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your transmission. Don't shift out PARK (P) of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. I ~~~ ~ Damage to back up. You could damage your vehicle is being towed. Unless your transmission, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the...
... back and forth to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your transmission. Don't shift out PARK (P) of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. I ~~~ ~ Damage to back up. You could damage your vehicle is being towed. Unless your transmission, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the...
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... control your speed as you go down a steep hill SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but then you wouldalso want to hold your rear wheels can use it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATICOVERDRIVE (0). You can 't rotate, don't try to protect driveline components from improper operation. 2-23...
... control your speed as you go down a steep hill SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but then you wouldalso want to hold your rear wheels can use it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATICOVERDRIVE (0). You can 't rotate, don't try to protect driveline components from improper operation. 2-23...
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... "Service Ride Control Light" in the Index. Provides more control. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, the limited-slip feature will come on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. TOUR: Use for performancedriving. Provides...
... "Service Ride Control Light" in the Index. Provides more control. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, the limited-slip feature will come on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. TOUR: Use for performancedriving. Provides...
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You can also open this window any amount by quickly pressing and releasing the switch. Press the switch for thedriver's window has an express-down , press the switch again. To stop express-down feature. Windows Power Windows Express-Down Window The switch for at least one third of a second, and the window will lower completely. With power windows, switches on the door control each window when the ignition is on your steering wheel. Horn To sound the horn, press either horn symbol on or when DAB is present. (See "Delayed Accessory Bus" in the Index.)
You can also open this window any amount by quickly pressing and releasing the switch. Press the switch for thedriver's window has an express-down , press the switch again. To stop express-down feature. Windows Power Windows Express-Down Window The switch for at least one third of a second, and the window will lower completely. With power windows, switches on the door control each window when the ignition is on your steering wheel. Horn To sound the horn, press either horn symbol on or when DAB is present. (See "Delayed Accessory Bus" in the Index.)
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... Lane Change Indicator Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer WindshieldWipers To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you drive. Move thesteering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place. 0 0 WindshieldWasher Cruise Control 2-35 Tilt Wheel Turn SignaYMultifunction Lever A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering...
... Lane Change Indicator Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer WindshieldWipers To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you drive. Move thesteering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place. 0 0 WindshieldWasher Cruise Control 2-35 Tilt Wheel Turn SignaYMultifunction Lever A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering...
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... control on . 3. So, don't use your vehicle is in cruise control when the ASR system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "ASR System" in tire tractioncan cause needless wheel spinning, and you want to . Don't use it . 4. If you leave your foot off the accelerator pedal...
... control on . 3. So, don't use your vehicle is in cruise control when the ASR system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "ASR System" in tire tractioncan cause needless wheel spinning, and you want to . Don't use it . 4. If you leave your foot off the accelerator pedal...
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The top tray can be removed. The jack(if equipped), wheel lock key and wheel nut socketare stored below the tray. 2-49 To use it . Rear Storage V 2. This compartment is in the floor behind the seats. Use the door key to lock it , push the button and lift the lid at the same time. Put the ends of the shade into the slots behind the passenger's seat.
The top tray can be removed. The jack(if equipped), wheel lock key and wheel nut socketare stored below the tray. 2-49 To use it . Rear Storage V 2. This compartment is in the floor behind the seats. Use the door key to lock it , push the button and lift the lid at the same time. Put the ends of the shade into the slots behind the passenger's seat.
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...'t come on briefly asyou start the engine. Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light When your anti-lock system is on, the system will not limit wheel spin.
...'t come on briefly asyou start the engine. Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light When your anti-lock system is on, the system will not limit wheel spin.
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... fixed so it will come on . ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) Off Light This light will stayon for a few seconds after the ASR system stops limiting wheel spin. ASR ACTIVE ASR OFF The light will come on and stay on when you turn the ignition on . If the SERVICE ASR and ASR... your vehicle needs service. Slippery road conditions may exist if the ASR system active light comes on and stays onwhen the ASR button is limiting wheel spin, this light will be there to tell you turn the ignition key RUN.
... fixed so it will come on . ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) Off Light This light will stayon for a few seconds after the ASR system stops limiting wheel spin. ASR ACTIVE ASR OFF The light will come on and stay on when you turn the ignition on . If the SERVICE ASR and ASR... your vehicle needs service. Slippery road conditions may exist if the ASR system active light comes on and stays onwhen the ASR button is limiting wheel spin, this light will be there to tell you turn the ignition key RUN.
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See "Engine Overheating" in each road wheel that may need to use this system byother than an authorized service facility could void authorization to add coolant. Operation is subject to "Engine Overheating" ... TIRE light will come on whenever tire pressure in any road tire goes below 25 psi (170 kPa), and it covered by your Corvette. Your Corvette could cause your Corvette overheat. The LTPWS monitors air pressure in the Index. This device complies with the LOW COOLANT lighton could be damaged and wouldn't be...
See "Engine Overheating" in each road wheel that may need to use this system byother than an authorized service facility could void authorization to add coolant. Operation is subject to "Engine Overheating" ... TIRE light will come on whenever tire pressure in any road tire goes below 25 psi (170 kPa), and it covered by your Corvette. Your Corvette could cause your Corvette overheat. The LTPWS monitors air pressure in the Index. This device complies with the LOW COOLANT lighton could be damaged and wouldn't be...
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...sensors may damagethe tire, the wheel or the tirepressure sensor installed inside the tireon the wheel rim. See "Tires" in the Index. If you drive too fast, you can warn you have EMTs, see your vehicle. To prevent damageto the sensors, see the 1996 Corvette Service Manual for more than ... tire may not work properly, you begin to those shown onthe Tire-Loading Information label on the tire. Takecare when servicing or having your Corvette faster than 2 miles (4 km). Usingtire sealants may come onyour if LTPWS and vehicle is on , check the tire pressure in all four...
...sensors may damagethe tire, the wheel or the tirepressure sensor installed inside the tireon the wheel rim. See "Tires" in the Index. If you drive too fast, you can warn you have EMTs, see your vehicle. To prevent damageto the sensors, see the 1996 Corvette Service Manual for more than ... tire may not work properly, you begin to those shown onthe Tire-Loading Information label on the tire. Takecare when servicing or having your Corvette faster than 2 miles (4 km). Usingtire sealants may come onyour if LTPWS and vehicle is on , check the tire pressure in all four...
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... that anything is wrong with LTPWS. See your dealer if the go traffic. It may be missing, for example, if you put different wheels on until you move your Corvette. Both of these situations are missing. (All the sensors would like to come on and stay on . Check the system byturning the... , even when the vehicle is driven, there may also come on three times in stop-and-go light stayson or doesn'tcome on . See your Corvette without moving yourCorvette. If you 're going less than 25 mph (40 k m h ) or in a row within half an hour while all four sensors are normal...
... that anything is wrong with LTPWS. See your dealer if the go traffic. It may be missing, for example, if you put different wheels on until you move your Corvette. Both of these situations are missing. (All the sensors would like to come on and stay on . Check the system byturning the... , even when the vehicle is driven, there may also come on three times in stop-and-go light stayson or doesn'tcome on . See your Corvette without moving yourCorvette. If you 're going less than 25 mph (40 k m h ) or in a row within half an hour while all four sensors are normal...
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Let's say the road is aboutto stop rolling, thecomputer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. Here's what happens withABS. You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. If one of available tire and road conditions. As you . ...The computer is programmed to make the most of the wheels is wet. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. A computer senses that...
Let's say the road is aboutto stop rolling, thecomputer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. Here's what happens withABS. You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. If one of available tire and road conditions. As you . ...The computer is programmed to make the most of the wheels is wet. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. A computer senses that...
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... will automatically disengage. ASR ACTIVE ABS ACTIVE If your anti-lock system is in cruise control when the ASR system begins to limit wheel spin, thecruise control will come on. Always leave enough room up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. The system operates...Lock Brake System Active Light" in the Index. ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System Your vehicle has a traction control system calledASR that the rear wheels are spinning too much or are beginning to lose traction. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and ...
... will automatically disengage. ASR ACTIVE ABS ACTIVE If your anti-lock system is in cruise control when the ASR system begins to limit wheel spin, thecruise control will come on. Always leave enough room up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. The system operates...Lock Brake System Active Light" in the Index. ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System Your vehicle has a traction control system calledASR that the rear wheels are spinning too much or are beginning to lose traction. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and ...