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... the heart of movie stars and celebrities. Designers freshened up the 'Vette in the world. In 1953, Corvette produced 300 new lightweight fiberglass roadsters. a testament to project engineers, General Motors managers, and a select group of America. With a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission, Blue Flame six-cylinder engine, and gleaming Polo White exterior, the...
... the heart of movie stars and celebrities. Designers freshened up the 'Vette in the world. In 1953, Corvette produced 300 new lightweight fiberglass roadsters. a testament to project engineers, General Motors managers, and a select group of America. With a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission, Blue Flame six-cylinder engine, and gleaming Polo White exterior, the...
Owner's Manual
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... features on your Corvette, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Parking Over Things That Bum 2-36 2-2 Keys Engine Exhaust 2-37 Door Locks 2-4 Running Your Engine While You're Parked 2-37 Memory (Option) 2-5 (Automatic Transmission) 2-6 Remote Function...(Canada Only) 2-24 Storage Compartments 2-54 Automatic Transmission Operation 2-26 Floor Mats (Option) 2-59 Manual Transmission Operation 2-29 Roof Panel 2-6 1 Parking Brake 2-32 Instrument Panel 2-68 Shifting Into PARK (P) 2-33 Instrument PanelCluster 2-70 (Automatic Transmission Models Only) Warning Lights, Gages and Messages ...
... features on your Corvette, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Parking Over Things That Bum 2-36 2-2 Keys Engine Exhaust 2-37 Door Locks 2-4 Running Your Engine While You're Parked 2-37 Memory (Option) 2-5 (Automatic Transmission) 2-6 Remote Function...(Canada Only) 2-24 Storage Compartments 2-54 Automatic Transmission Operation 2-26 Floor Mats (Option) 2-59 Manual Transmission Operation 2-29 Roof Panel 2-6 1 Parking Brake 2-32 Instrument Panel 2-68 Shifting Into PARK (P) 2-33 Instrument PanelCluster 2-70 (Automatic Transmission Models Only) Warning Lights, Gages and Messages ...
Owner's Manual
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... minutes, then it . go Now, if a door or the hatch is off . so or don't do it will go off to keep your transmission. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will go off . Do not leave valuables in your vehicle, since therewould be watching your vehicle,it... system. up But what if you have an automatic transmission, taking your key out also locks your valuables outof sight. And, your keys. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the power door lock switch. Universal Theft-Deterrent System Your Corvette has a theft-deterrent alarm system. Open the ...
... minutes, then it . go Now, if a door or the hatch is off . so or don't do it will go off to keep your transmission. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will go off . Do not leave valuables in your vehicle, since therewould be watching your vehicle,it... system. up But what if you have an automatic transmission, taking your key out also locks your valuables outof sight. And, your keys. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the power door lock switch. Universal Theft-Deterrent System Your Corvette has a theft-deterrent alarm system. Open the ...
Owner's Manual
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... when the engine is in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to which you canremove the key. If you have an automatic transmission, the ignition switch can't beturned to OFF unless the shift lever is running , you can use ON to operateyour electrical power accessories...messages and telltales. ON: The position to four positions. 2-20 With the key in which you can operate your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. With the key in PARK (P). Removing the key locks your electrical power accessories. But even when the engine is not running . Ignition Switch...
... when the engine is in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to which you canremove the key. If you have an automatic transmission, the ignition switch can't beturned to OFF unless the shift lever is running , you can use ON to operateyour electrical power accessories...messages and telltales. ON: The position to four positions. 2-20 With the key in which you can operate your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. With the key in PARK (P). Removing the key locks your electrical power accessories. But even when the engine is not running . Ignition Switch...
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Starting Your Engine 1. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to shift to PARK (P) if your Corvette is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. that 's a safety feature. To restart when you could damage the transmission. If you do, you 're already moving . Shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N). that 's a ... start in START.When the engine starts, let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move yourshift lever to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to help...
Starting Your Engine 1. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to shift to PARK (P) if your Corvette is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. that 's a safety feature. To restart when you could damage the transmission. If you do, you 're already moving . Shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N). that 's a ... start in START.When the engine starts, let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move yourshift lever to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to help...
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... running , the vehicle can 't move the shift lever into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button as you wish. Your Corvette has a brake-transmission shift interlock. push the shift lever all the way into the gear you maintain brake application. There are several different positions for your...the ignition key is not fully PARK (P) with the in PARK (P) range before you have to fully apply your vehicle can move suddenly. ~ Automatic Transmission Operation It is dangerous to get out of PARK (P), ease pressure on fairly level ground, always set .Your vehiclecan roll. If you 're on...
... running , the vehicle can 't move the shift lever into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button as you wish. Your Corvette has a brake-transmission shift interlock. push the shift lever all the way into the gear you maintain brake application. There are several different positions for your...the ignition key is not fully PARK (P) with the in PARK (P) range before you have to fully apply your vehicle can move suddenly. ~ Automatic Transmission Operation It is dangerous to get out of PARK (P), ease pressure on fairly level ground, always set .Your vehiclecan roll. If you 're on...
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Shifting IntoPARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only) CAUTION: - It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle. You may haveto replace them, and you 're on before driving. Your ...
Shifting IntoPARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only) CAUTION: - It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle. You may haveto replace them, and you 're on before driving. Your ...
Owner's Manual
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... have to OFF. 4. And, you can bedangerous to leave your vehicle with the parking brakefirmly set theparking brake. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only) 1. If you if leave the vehicle with your vehicle. 3.
... have to OFF. 4. And, you can bedangerous to leave your vehicle with the parking brakefirmly set theparking brake. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only) 1. If you if leave the vehicle with your vehicle. 3.
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... brake. If you maintain brake application. To find it difficult to fullyapply your transmission into PARK (P) properly before you ON can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are ready to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl...weight of the vehicle may find out how, see a message in the transmission. This is pressed. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your Corvette hasa brake-transmission shift interlock. You may put too much force onthe parking pawl in the ...
... brake. If you maintain brake application. To find it difficult to fullyapply your transmission into PARK (P) properly before you ON can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are ready to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl...weight of the vehicle may find out how, see a message in the transmission. This is pressed. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your Corvette hasa brake-transmission shift interlock. You may put too much force onthe parking pawl in the ...
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... immediately. and You might have exhaust coming if: in the Index.) -- -- 2-37 If you But ever Pn- Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine WhileYou're Parked (Automatic Transmission) It's better not to , hern ?re SOT? Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. 0 Your vehicle was damaged in easily. Exhaust with allthe windows downto blow out...
... immediately. and You might have exhaust coming if: in the Index.) -- -- 2-37 If you But ever Pn- Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine WhileYou're Parked (Automatic Transmission) It's better not to , hern ?re SOT? Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. 0 Your vehicle was damaged in easily. Exhaust with allthe windows downto blow out...
Owner's Manual
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... theshifter outof PARK (P). If you choose AUTO LOCK ON, both doors will automatically lock when the vehicle exceeds10 mph (16 krn/h) in a manual transmission. AUTO UNLOCK OFFturns off this option off automatically moveback for an easy exit or an easy entrance when returning tothe vehicle. ...The easy entry featurewill only be available only if AUTO LOCK is equipped with the memory option. In a vehiclewith an automatic transmission, both doors will automatically lock when you turn this option. 2-89 Press the OPTIONS button until AUTO UNLOCK appears on the display, then use...
... theshifter outof PARK (P). If you choose AUTO LOCK ON, both doors will automatically lock when the vehicle exceeds10 mph (16 krn/h) in a manual transmission. AUTO UNLOCK OFFturns off this option off automatically moveback for an easy exit or an easy entrance when returning tothe vehicle. ...The easy entry featurewill only be available only if AUTO LOCK is equipped with the memory option. In a vehiclewith an automatic transmission, both doors will automatically lock when you turn this option. 2-89 Press the OPTIONS button until AUTO UNLOCK appears on the display, then use...
Owner's Manual
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... temperature can bemonitored with the GAGES button on the DIC, stop as soon as you can receive more than one of your vehicle. See "Automatic Transmission Fluid" in the Index. See your tire pressures as soon as you can. -1 2-95 to indicate to at a slower speed. You or others could lose ... is less than normal. When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE FLAT or TIRE message is displayed on your tires is displayed. Drive cautiously, and check your Chevrolet dealer for an inspection. LOW TIRE PRESSURE (LF, LR, RF, RR): YOU will be higher than 25 psi (172 kPa). Next to be reduced ...
... temperature can bemonitored with the GAGES button on the DIC, stop as soon as you can receive more than one of your vehicle. See "Automatic Transmission Fluid" in the Index. See your tire pressures as soon as you can. -1 2-95 to indicate to at a slower speed. You or others could lose ... is less than normal. When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE FLAT or TIRE message is displayed on your tires is displayed. Drive cautiously, and check your Chevrolet dealer for an inspection. LOW TIRE PRESSURE (LF, LR, RF, RR): YOU will be higher than 25 psi (172 kPa). Next to be reduced ...
Owner's Manual
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... warning will come on in the Index) LOW FUEL (fuel range is not working properly.If you drive your Driver Information Center. BRAKE BEFORE SHIFT (Automatic Transmissions Only) 0 0 LOW COOLANT (See "Engine Overheating" in approximately 15 - 20 minutes. (All the sensors would be a problem with the TPM. If all four sensors are...
... warning will come on in the Index) LOW FUEL (fuel range is not working properly.If you drive your Driver Information Center. BRAKE BEFORE SHIFT (Automatic Transmissions Only) 0 0 LOW COOLANT (See "Engine Overheating" in approximately 15 - 20 minutes. (All the sensors would be a problem with the TPM. If all four sensors are...
Owner's Manual
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...that wouldn't be damaged. It must have a manual transmission. And if you have an automatic transmission, it could result in costly damage to your vehicle that can explode or ignite. 0 They contain enough electricity to start thatway. I Trying tostart your Corvette by your warranty. Batteries can hurt you . Check ..., evenif you have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground, both vehicles can be covered by pushing or pulling it won't start your Corvette. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use the following steps to do it safely. 1 NOTICE: Ignoring these...
...that wouldn't be damaged. It must have a manual transmission. And if you have an automatic transmission, it could result in costly damage to your vehicle that can explode or ignite. 0 They contain enough electricity to start thatway. I Trying tostart your Corvette by your warranty. Batteries can hurt you . Check ..., evenif you have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground, both vehicles can be covered by pushing or pulling it won't start your Corvette. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use the following steps to do it safely. 1 NOTICE: Ignoring these...
Owner's Manual
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... normally. Justto be too serious. otherwise, shift to get a little too hotwhen you: Climb a long hill on , you 're in this for a minute or so: 1. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@)or DRIVE (D) for automatic transmissions. 5-15
... normally. Justto be too serious. otherwise, shift to get a little too hotwhen you: Climb a long hill on , you 're in this for a minute or so: 1. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@)or DRIVE (D) for automatic transmissions. 5-15
Owner's Manual
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... in Foreign Countries 6-5 Filling Your Tank 6- 8 Checking Things Under the Hood 6-1 1 Engine Oil 6-16 Air Cleaner 6-18 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6- 19 Manual Transmission Fluid 6-20 Clutch Hydraulic 6-22 Rear Axle 6-22 Engine Coolant 6-26 Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6-26 Thermostat 6-26 Power Steering ...6- 60 6-6 1 6-69 6-69 6-7 1 Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Corvette Care of Safety Belts Cleaning the Outside of and and then it shows how to its appearance care. e Section 6 ServiceandAppearanceCare Here you ...
... in Foreign Countries 6-5 Filling Your Tank 6- 8 Checking Things Under the Hood 6-1 1 Engine Oil 6-16 Air Cleaner 6-18 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6- 19 Manual Transmission Fluid 6-20 Clutch Hydraulic 6-22 Rear Axle 6-22 Engine Coolant 6-26 Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6-26 Thermostat 6-26 Power Steering ...6- 60 6-6 1 6-69 6-69 6-7 1 Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Corvette Care of Safety Belts Cleaning the Outside of and and then it shows how to its appearance care. e Section 6 ServiceandAppearanceCare Here you ...
Owner's Manual
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..." in a To Corvette Service Manual. Pull the assembly out. - 3. A transmission fluid leak is not necessary to your new vehicle warranty. 5. Push the assembly back into place. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON@-I11is not covered by your Chevrolet dealer service department and have this done at your Chevrolet dealer for your automatic transmission. It is...
..." in a To Corvette Service Manual. Pull the assembly out. - 3. A transmission fluid leak is not necessary to your new vehicle warranty. 5. Push the assembly back into place. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON@-I11is not covered by your Chevrolet dealer service department and have this done at your Chevrolet dealer for your automatic transmission. It is...
Owner's Manual
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... Piston Displacement ...5.7 L Bore ...3.90 inches (9.9 cm) Stroke ...3.62 inches (9.2 cm) Compression Ratio ...10.1:1 Horsepower ...345 Firing Order ...1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 Thermostat Temperature Specification ...187 F (86 C) O O 6-69 Replacement Bulbs Automatic Transmission Indicator ...194 Console Compartment Flood ...LED Glove BoxLamp ...194 Mirror Reading Lamps ...212-2 VisorVanity Mirror ...37 211-2 Underhood ...194 IP Courtesy Lamps ...Rear Courtesy ...PC168...
... Piston Displacement ...5.7 L Bore ...3.90 inches (9.9 cm) Stroke ...3.62 inches (9.2 cm) Compression Ratio ...10.1:1 Horsepower ...345 Firing Order ...1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 Thermostat Temperature Specification ...187 F (86 C) O O 6-69 Replacement Bulbs Automatic Transmission Indicator ...194 Console Compartment Flood ...LED Glove BoxLamp ...194 Mirror Reading Lamps ...212-2 VisorVanity Mirror ...37 211-2 Underhood ...194 IP Courtesy Lamps ...Rear Courtesy ...PC168...
Owner's Manual
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... ...2 2 inches (55.9 cm) Type ...9 mm x 3 mm Shephard's Hook Capacities (Approximate) The following approximate capacities are givenin United States. Automatic Transmission Drain and Refill ...5 quarts (4.7 L)* Overhaul ...10.8 quarts (10.2 L)* Coolant System With M30 Automatic Transmission ...12.6 quarts (11.9 L) With MM6 Manual Transmission ...12.9 quarts (12.2 L) Crankcase With Filter Change ...6.5 quarts (6.1 L)* Fuel Tank ...19.1 gallons (72.3 L) Manual...
... ...2 2 inches (55.9 cm) Type ...9 mm x 3 mm Shephard's Hook Capacities (Approximate) The following approximate capacities are givenin United States. Automatic Transmission Drain and Refill ...5 quarts (4.7 L)* Overhaul ...10.8 quarts (10.2 L)* Coolant System With M30 Automatic Transmission ...12.6 quarts (11.9 L) With MM6 Manual Transmission ...12.9 quarts (12.2 L) Crankcase With Filter Change ...6.5 quarts (6.1 L)* Fuel Tank ...19.1 gallons (72.3 L) Manual...
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An Emission Control Service. (See footnote y.) 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under any of these conditions, the fluid filter do not require change . In hilly or mountainous ...
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote y.) 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under any of these conditions, the fluid filter do not require change . In hilly or mountainous ...