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(see Audio Systems) Compact Spare Tire .......................... 235 Concealed Headlights ......................... 90 Control of a Vehicle ........................... 171 Convertible Hardtop ........................ 128 Convertible Top ............................... 124 Convex Outside Mirror ...................... 93 Coolant ............. 216, 262, 263, 311, 317 Checking & Adding .. 216,218,222,262,263, 266 High Fill Reservoir Pressure Cap ................................. 268

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Low Coolant Light ......................... 112 Proper Mixture to Use ........... 217. 262 S.a€ety Warnings .... 106 ,. 217.263.264. 267 Temperature Gage ........................ 106 Corvette Action Center .................... 343 Cruise Control ................................... -84 Cup Holder ......................................... 96 Curves, Driving on ........................... 179 Customer Assistance Infomation ... 341

DAB (Delayed Accessory Bus) ........ 57

Daytime Running Lights ................... 90 Dead Battery: What to . Do ............... 205 Defensive Driving ............................ 168 Defogger, Power Mirror .................... 139 Defogger. Rear Window ........... 138. 144 Defrosting Window .......................... 137 Dimensions ...................................... 3 16 Directional Controls. Electronic Climate .......................................... 145 Door Ajar Light ....................’............. 107 Door Locks .......................................... 43 Dcmnshifting ................................. 69, 73 .Driver Idormation Center ............... 112

Driver Pasition .................................. 23 Driver’s Side SIR (“Air Bag”) ........... 26 Driving ............................................. 163 At Night ........................................... 184 City ................................................ 190 Controlling a Skid .......................... 183 Defensively .................................... 168 Drunken ......................................... 169 Freeway ........................................... 191 Hill and Mountain ....................... 195 In a Foreign Country ..................... 243 In Fog, Mist and Haze .................. 189 In the Rain ...................................... 186 Long Distance ............................... 193 Loss of Control ............................. 183 On C m e s ...................................... 179 Passing .................................... 87, 181 Through Deep Standing Water ....... 65 Winter Driving ............................... 198 Drunken Driving ............................ 169 Electric Outside Mirror Control ..... 93 Electrical Equipment, .Adding .............................. 65., 146, 304 Electronic Heating . and Air Conditioning .............................

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'Emergencies. Braking ....................... 178 Emergencies on the Road ................. 203 Emergencies. Steering in ................. 180 Emergency Starting .......................... 205 Emergency Towing .......................... 208 Engine Block Heater ......................... 66 Engine Coolant .......... 216, 262, 263, 311, 317 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ............................................... 106 Engine Cooling System .................... 262 Engine Exhaust ..................... 79, 80, 200 Engine Identification ......................... 304 Engine Oil ........................................ 249 Additives ....................................... 253 Capacity .......................................... 3 1 f Checking 81 Adding .............. 249. 250 Disposing of Used Oil .................... 254 Energy Conserving ......................... 252 Low Oil Light ................................. I X8 Pressure Gage ............................... 103 Substitute ........................................ 253 Temperature Gage ......................... 104 When to Change ............................. 253 Engine Oil Life Monitor .................. 109 Engine Overheating ......................... 213 160

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Engine Power Curves ....................... 319 Engine Power Key ............................. 56 Engine Power Switch ........................ 74 Engine Specifications ....................... 313 Engine, starting Automatic Transmission ................. 63 Manual Transmission ..................... 65 Ethanol in Gasoline .......................... 242 Exhaust Dangerous Gas in ....... 59, 79,80, 200 Parking with the.Engine Running ............................ 67, 78, 80 Expectant Mothers, Use of .Safety Belts ...................................... 31 Expressway Driving ......................... 191 Extender, Safety Belt .......................... 37 Exterior Appearance (see Appearance Care)

Rbric cleaning (see Appearance Care) Fabric Protection ............................. 291 Fan Warnings ........... 206, 207, 215, 246 Fiberglass Springs ............................ 303

Filliig the Fuel Tank ....................... 244 Filter Air Cleaner ............................. 254, 312 Oil ........................................... 253, 312 Finish. Damage ................................... 302 Flashers, Hazard Warning ......................................... 204 Flat Tire ............................................ 224 Storing a .Flat-& cept ZR-l .......... 233 StoMg a .Flat-Z R-1 ..................... 234 Flooded Engine ............................ 64 62, plow-Through Ventilation System ............................................ 145 Pluid Brake ..................................... 270, 317 Capacities ....................................... 311 Hydraulic Clutch ............................. 260 Power Steering .............................. -269 Rear Axle ................................ 261, 318 Transmission ................. 256, 311, 317 Windshield Washer .......... 84,269, 318 Fluids & Lubricants ........................ 317 Fog, Driving in ................................ 189 Fog Light Bulb Replacement ... 275, 314 Fog Lights ............................................ 92 Freeway Driving ............................... 191

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Hills. Parking an ................................. 1y6 Hwd Release .. .._ ................................. 245 Safety Warning ................................ 246 Warning,. Overheated Engine ........ 2:13 Horn .................................................... 8.1. Hot Engine, Safety Warni&s ......... Z G , 2.16, 24.6, 267, 271 HOW the Anti-Lock' System WO&S ..... 174 How to.Use This Manual ....................... 9 Hy&aulic Clutch Fluid ..................... 260 -Hydroplaning .................................... 188;

Zdentificatim Humxer. VeKcle ...... 303 Idling Your Engine ...................... 67 ,. 78 If-Y0u'r.e Stuck:: In S.and., Mud, Ice ar Snow ............................ 201, 237 'XgnWm Key ........ ........................................... 42 Pos~tl.ons ..,............................................. 6p mtlmixiated E I I ~ system ..................... 57 Indicator Lights (s.ee Warning Lights) Infant Restraint (see Child Restraints) . Idatable Restmint ............................. 26 Inflatable Restraint Light. ........... 27, 115 .Infiation, Tires .................. ....-.. ........... 282 .

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Ingide Rearview Mirror ...................... 92 Instrument Panel ................................ 9.9, Clusters .......................................... 100 ‘Intensity Control .............................. 91 Warning Lights ............................... 102

Jck, Tire .......................................... 226 Jump Startmg .................................... 205 K y, Engine Power ........................... 56 Key Release Button ............................ 60 Keyless Entry System .................. 44, 120 Keys ..................................................... 42

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Operation .......................................... 90 Reading/Map ................................... 92 .Removing & Replacing Bulbs ....... 273 Replacement Bulbs ........................ 314 security .......................................... 108 Taillights .......................................... 89 Turn Signal ....................................... 82 Underhood ..................................... 249 Warning Lights ............................... 102 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ....................... 76 Loading Your Vehicle ....................... 280 Lock, Torque .................................... 198 Locks ...............I.. .................................. 43 Long Distance Driving .................... 193 Low Battery ..................................... 205 Low Coolant Warning Light ........... 112 Low Fuel Warning .........;.................. 103 Low Oil Light ................................... 118 Low Oil Pressure Warning ............... 104 Low Tire Pressure Light ................... 113 Low Tire Pressure Warning System .............................. 113 Lowering Your Convertible Top ..... 125 Lubricants & Fluids ......................... -3 17 Luggage Carrier .................................. 94

M b t e n a n c e Record ...................... 340 Maintenance Schedule ..................... 321. Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............ 118 Manual Front Seat ............................... 14 Manual Lap4 houlder Safety Belt ....................................... 23 Manual Reclining Seatback ................. 16 Manual Transmission Adding Fluid .................................. 260 Checking Fluid ............................... 259 shifting ............................................ 70 Methanol in Gasoline ....................... 241: Mileage Indicator (see Odometer G Speedometer) Mirrors Convex Outside ............................... 93 Inside Manual DayLNight ................ 92 Power Remote Control .................... 93 Visor Vanity .................................... 94 Mountain Driving ............................ 195

New Vehicle “Break-In” Period ........ 59

Night Drivlng .................................... 184

Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts During ............................................. 31 Problems on the Road ....................... 203 Publications (see Service Publicatilins)

(see Ouerheated Engine) Ra-diator Pressure Cap ...................... 268 -Radio (see:Audio System) Readinmap Li&ts ............................... 92 Rear Axle ........................................... 261 Rear Axle, Limited-Slip ..................... 76 Rear Storage Compartment ................. 95 Rear Window D.efogger ............ 138,1.144 Rearview Mirror .................................... 92 Redining Seat-backs, M,mu al ............ .16 -Reminder. Light, Safety Belt ................ 22 Remote Hatch Release ....................... 57 Removable Rciof Panel Instal~ng ......................................... 123 Rerrioving ....................................... 120 storing ........................... .................... -1.22 Replacement Bdbs .......................... .3f.4 Replacement Fuses ........................... 307 .RkpIacement Parts. ........................... 3 12- 363

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Replacement. Windshield Wiper Blade ............................................. 279 Replacing Bulbs ............................... 273 Replacing Safety Belts ........................ 58 Replacing Tires ................................ 284 Replacing Wheels ............................. 287 Reporting Safety Defects .................. 346 Restraints, Child .................................. 33 Road Signs ....................................... 164 Color ............................................... 164 Shape ............................................. 165 Symbols .......................................... 166 Tr&c Lights ................................. 166 Yom Own Signals ......................... 167 Roads, Hill and Mountain ................ 195 Roadside Assistance Numbers ......... 347 Rocking Your Vehicle ...................... 237 Roof Panel, Removable .................... 120 Rotatron, Tire ..................................... 283 Rough Idling ....................................... 80 S afety Belts ....................................... 1 7 Adults ................................................ 22 .Checking. .......................................... 37 Children ..................................... 32, 36

Child Restraints .............................. 33 Child Restraints-How to Install Them .................................. 34 Child Restraints, Where to Put ....... 34 Cinch Feature ............................. 24, 35 .i .............. 295 Cleaning ......................... Driver Position ............................... 23 Extender .......................................... 37 How 'to Wear ............................. 22, 23 INFL REST (Inflatable Restraint) Light .................... 27, 115 Lap-Shoulder Belt ............................ 23 Larger Children ............................... 36 Passenger Belts ............................... 31 Pregnancy, Use During .................... 31 Questions & Answers ........ .21,24, 36 Reminder Light ................................ 22 Replacement .................................... 38 Right Front, Adult Passenger ......... 31 Smaller Children and 3abies ............ 32 Supplemental Inflatable 'Restraint (SIR) .............................. 26 Top Strap ........................................ 34 Torn .................................................. 38 Twisted ............................................. 25 Why You Should Wear Safety Belts ... 19

Scheduled Maintenance Services .... 524 Scotchgard'" Fabric Protector ........ '291 Seat Belts (see Safety Bdts) Seat Controls ........................................ 14 Sea~s .................................................... 14 .Manual Front Seat .......................... 14 . Manual Reclining Seatback ............ 16 Power Seat ...................................... 14 Reclining Seatback. ........................... 16 . Seatback Latches .............................. 17 Sport Seat ........................................... 15 Secwrity Light ............................ .56, 108 Security Shade ................................... 96 Selective Ride Control ....................... 76 Sewice ASR Light ............................ 116 Service Engine S.oon Light- ............... 118 Service Information .......................... 240 Service LTPWS Light ...................... :114 SeZYice . Parts Identification Label .... 304 Service Publications ........................ 348 . Service Publications Order Form ... 351 Service Ride Control Light ............... 119 Service Station Information .............. 368 Setting the Clock .............................. 148 Setting- the Trip Odometer ............... 111 S hilt Light ............................................ 72

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Starting Your Engine Autonktic Transmission ................ 63 In Very Cold Weather ................ 62. 64 M-anual Transmission ...................... 65 Starting Your Car if the Battery is "Dead" (see Jump Starting) Steering Ln Emergencies .............................. 180 Off-Road Recovery .......................... 181 Tips ................................................. 179 Steering Wheel, Tilt ............................. 81 Stereo Sound Systems (see.Audio Systems) Storage Center- Corisole .................................. 95 Glove Box ........................................ 59 Rear Storage Compartment .............. 95 Storing a Plat Tire Except Z.R-1 Rear Tires ................. 233 ZR-I Rear Tires ............................. 23.4 Storing Your Vehicle .......................... 272 Stuck, If You Are ...................... 201, 237 Sun Visors ........................................... 93 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System ....................... 26 Light ..................................... 27, 115

Questions & Answers ................... 128 Servicing Corvettes with SIR ....... 30 Warning-s ............................. 26. 2-7. 30 Synthetic Oil ..................................... 238 System Problems .............................. 120

T achometer ..................................... 101

Taillight Replacement ........................ 276 Tape.Player (see A d i o Systems) Technical Facts & Specifications Bulbs ................................................... 314 Capacities and Specifications. ........ 311 Dimensions ...................................... 31.6 E1estri"d Equipment, Add-on ........................... 65, 146, 304- ...................... 313 En.ine.. .p ec...ons Fluids:& Lubrimts ..................... !. 317 Fuses & Circuit Breakers .............. 305 Replacement Parts ........................... 312 Service Parts Identification 'Label ............................................ 304 Vehick Identification Number (VIN) ............................................

3303 TemperatureWag .............. 106, 111 The €t .................................................... 52 365

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Theft Deterrent . System ...................... 53 Themostat ........................................ 268 Throttle Cable Adjusters ................... 256 Tilt Steering wheel.. ............................ 8 1. Time, Setting the ............................. 148 Tires .................................................. 281 ‘fBlow Out” ....................!............... 224 Buying New ..................................... 284 Chains ................................... 236, 288 Flat, Changing .............................. 225 . Idition .......................................... 282 Inspection ....................................... 284 Loading .......................................... 280 ........... 113 Low Pressure Warning Light Pressure ......................................... 282 Quality Grading ............................. 285 Rotation ......................................... 283 Spare, Compact ............................ 236 Special Wheel Nut Socket- ............. 226 Storing a Flat .......................... 233, 234 Wear Indicators ............................. 284 Wheel Alignment & Tire Bal an= ... 287 Wheel LO& Key .................... 226, 233’ Wheel Replacement ...................... 287 ‘when to Replace Wheels .............. 287 Winter Driving ............................... 198 166

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Torque Lock ..................................... 198 Towing a Trailer ............................... 201 ‘Towing Your Corvette ...................... 208 Traf€ic Lights ................................... 166 .Transmission, Automatic ............ 67, 78 Transmission, Manual ................. 70, 79 Trip Monitor ..................................... 11 0 ENG MET ..................................... 111 FUEL INFO ................................... 11 0 Gauge ............................................. 111 Trip Odo ........................................ 111 Trip Reset ....................................... 11 1 Trip Odometer ................................. 11 1 Twn and Lane Change Indicator ..... 82 Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever .... 82 Acceleration Slip Regulation Button ............................................ 89 Cruise Control .................................. 84 Headlight High-Low Beam Changer ............................... .‘91 Turn & Lane Change Indicator ...... 82 Turn Signal Indicator ..................... 82 Turn Signal Replacement Front ............................................ 276 Rear ............................................. 276 Windshield-Washer ........................... 83

Windshield Wipers .......................... 83 Turn Signal Indicator ........................ 82

Underhood Engine Lights -and Fuse ........................................ 249, 309 Universal The8 Deterrent ................... 53 Unleaded Gasoline .......................... 241 Upholstery Care ............................... 290 Urban Driving .................................. 190

‘Vehicle Identification Number 303 ( V ~ ) .............................................. Vehicle Loading ............................ .- ... 280 Vehicle Storage ................................ 272 Ventilation ........................ 137, 143, 1.45 VIN ................................................... 303 Visor Vanity Mirrors ......................... 94 Voltmeter .......................................... 105

w m i n g Flashers. Hazard ........... 204 Warning. Lights Anti-Lock Brake System ............... 117 ASR System .......... .......................... 115

Winter Driving ................................... 198 If Your Vehicle is Stuck.-in Deep Snow ............. ... .......... .@l, 237 If You’re Caught. in a Blizzard .......................................... 200 Wiring Plug, Accessory .................. .147 Wrecker Towing ...... ..*!+ .................. ..208

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ooling sy§fem heck coolant at the coolant reeuvery tank by using the dipsti,&, Add coolant at the coolant recovery tank. The fluid should be at or a little- above the HOT mark on the dipstick when the engine. is w-arm. If the engine, is cool, th&vel should be at COLD on the dipstick.

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Introduction How to Use this Manual .

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Important Notes About this Manual Please keep this manual in your Corvette, so it will be there if you ever need it when you're on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it.

This manual includes the latest infor- mation at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice.

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Note to Canadian Owners For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manu.aI.

For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pauvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en francais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1 C7.

Published by Chevralet Motor Division General Motors Corporation

The word Chevrolet and -the Chevrolet emblem, Corvette .and the Corvette emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.

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Ushg Your 7993 Corvette Owner’s Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. There are nine parts with color-tabbed pages in this manual. Each part begins with a brief list of contents, so you can usually tell at a- glance if that part contains the infomation you want. You can bend the manual slightly to reveal the color tabs that help- you find a Part.

Part 1: Seats & Safety Belts This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. Part 2: fleatures & Controls This part explains how to start and operate your Corvette. Part 3: Comfort Controls & Audio Systems This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation and com€ort controls, and how to operate your audio system. Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find helpful information a n ( tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.

Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Part 6 Senrice & Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Corvette running properly and looking good. Part 7: Maintenance Schedule This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenaxice and what fluids and hbricm‘ts to use. Part 8: Customer Assistance IHormation This part tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service publications. It also gives you information on Reporting Safety Defects. Part 9: Index Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. Service Station Information This is a quick re€erence of service information. You can find it on the last page of this manual.

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Safety Warnings anal Symbok You will find .a number of safety cautions in this book. We:use yellow and. the- word CAUTION to tell you about things that could -hurt you 3 you were.to IgnGre the warning. h CAUTION

You will also find a red circle with a slash through it in-this book; This safety symbol means:

Vehicle Damage Warnings Als.0, in this book-you will find these blue notices:

In the yeflow cautjon area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or-reduce the hazard. Please-read these cautions, If you don't, you OF others could be. hurt.

In the blue notice area, we tell you >bout something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. In this manual, we've used the familiar words and colors that Chevrolet has used for years. You'll also see warning labels on.your vehicle. They use the same colors, and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.

These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symboJs are used on an original battery:

These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven:

These symbols have to do with yow lights:

Caution Possible injury

Fasten Safety Belts

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Protect Eyes by Shielding

Door LocklUnlock

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Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns

Avoid Sparks or Flames

Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery

Hazard Warning flashers

Headlight High Beam

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These s~nrbob are on some.of your controls:

Windshieid Wipers

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Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System

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H ere YOU’II find informatjon about the seats in your Corvette, your Supplemental Inflatable Restraint system (“air bag”) and how to use your safety belts, properly.- You can also learn about some things you should not do with safety belts.

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Seats and. SeRt Controls .. . ... ...... . . . , . . ... .. . . .. ... . . . .. , .. . . . . ... . . ..... .. .. ....... . . . . . . . ..-.. . ... .. . .... . .... . 14 Safety Belts ................................................................................................................ 17 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .....,.................................................................... 22 Driver Posltmn .................................................. f .........................._....................,,....... 23 Supplemental E-datable Restraint System (Air Bag) ....... .... ..... . .. . , ..... . . . ...... ...... ., .... ,. 26 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ............................................................................ 31 Passenger Position. ... . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . .. . , ..........+.x.. . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ,v. 3 1 Children.. ... . . . ... . . .-. . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . .. . * .... . . . , . .. . . . . . . , . . . . . . . *. . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . .32 Smaller Children and Babies ..................l........................f....................................f.... 32 Child Restraints ... . .... . . . . . .. , .. .. . . ... . .... . .. ... . ... . . . . .. ,... . . . .. ... .. ... .:. . . ... . ._.. . . . . . ....*. . . ..... . . .. . . ... .. 33 Larger- Children .... , . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . , , . . . . . . -. . . , . , . . . . , . .. . . -. , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . -. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Safety Belt Extender .. ..... ...................... .. .... .. ... .. ,._.. ......._... ..... .. ... ................... .... .. .. ... 37 .. .. ... . ... . . .. . . ... . ... . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. 38 Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash ... . .. . . ._ ._.. . .. . .. . . ... . . ._&.

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Seots and Sed Controls This section tells you about the seats and how tu adjust them.

Power Seat (OPTION) To adjust the power seat: Full Control: Move the seat forward or rearward by pushing the control to the front or back.

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Front (A): Raise the front of the seat by pushing the front of the switch toward. the center of the vehicle. Lower the front of the sgat by pushing the front of the switch in the opposite direction. Center (B): Raise the entire seat higher by pushing the control toward the center of the vehicle. Lower the ssat by pushing the control in the opposite direction. Rem (C) : Raise the rear of the seat by pushing the rear of the switch toward the center of- the vehicle. Lower the.rear of the seat by pushing the rear of the switch in the opposite direction.

Sport Seat (OPT/QNI The Sport Seat Control allows you to change the contour of the driver and passenger seats. It works independently of the power seat control. Adjust your seat €or the proper position first, then adjust the contour. Lumbar Support Adjustment: Move the switch down to inflate the area behind the small of the back. Use the-round buttons to deflate the individual lumbar cushions, The front button deflates the bottom cushion, the center button deflates the center cushion, and the rear button deflates the top cushion.

Side Bolster Support Adjustment: Thisiswitch is-located on the corner of -the front edge of both the driver's and passenger's seat. Press the outboard edge of the switch to open the bolsters. Press the inboard edge to close the bolsters.

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Manual Reclining Seatback To adjust the seatback: Slide the lever back to- release the seatback, then tilt the seatback forward or backward, as desired. Release the lever to lock the seatback in place. Don't have, a seatback reclined, however, if your vehicle is moving.

Seatback Latches Both seats fold forward to provide you access to the rear area. To fold a seatback forward, lift this latch and fold the seatback forward. The seatback will lock in the forward position. To return the seatback to the upright position, just pull up on the latch and then push the seatback rearward. After you return the seatback to its original position, check to make sure the seatback is locked.

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9 Safety Belts: ney're For Everyone This part of the manual tells you now to use safety belts properly. It also teils you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, or "air bag" system.

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This figure lights up when you turn the key to Run or Start when your safety belt isn’t buckled, and you’ll hear a chime, too. It’s the reminder to buckle up. In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wearsafety belts. Here’s why: They work.

You never lnow- if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are very mild. In them, you won’t get hurt even if you’re not buckled up. And some crashes m be so serious, 1ike.being-hit by a train, that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle-up can survive and someti-mes walk away. Without belts they could be badly hurt o r killed. After 25 years of safety :belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot!

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-mpfi (16 km/h), so is the child.

2. When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going!

3. Take the simplest "car." Suppose it's just- a seat on wheels.

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Why Safety Belts Work (CONT.) 4. Put someone on it.

5. Get it up to speed. Then stop the

‘‘car.” The rider doesn’t stop.

6. The person keeps going until . vehicle, it could be the windshield. ..

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With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.

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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety 8elts- and the Answers Q; Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt?

.A You cou1d.be-whether you’re

wearing a safety belt or not. But you can easily unbuckle a -safety belt, even if you’re. upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after .an accident, so you can unbuckle and get.out, is much greater- if you :are belted.

Q: Why don’t they just put in air bags so people won’t have to wear safety belts.?

A “Air bags,” -or Suppkmehtal

Inflatable Restraint systems, are in some vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only-so they work with safety belts, not instead of .them. Every “air bag” system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that has “air bags,” you still have t.o buckle up to get the--most protection. That’s true not oniy in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.

Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never wL drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts?

A-Yau may be an excellent driver, but i you’re in an accident-even one that isdt your fault-you and your passenger can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things- beyond your control, such as. bad drivers. Most-accidents occur within 25 miles (40 l a > of home. And the greatest number of sixious. injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone;

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First, you’ll want to know which .restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position.

Safety Belt Reminder Light When- the ley is- turned to Run or Start, a light yill come on for:about eight s.eeonds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, Unless-the driver’s safety bekis buckled, a chime will also sound..

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LapShoufrter Belt The driver has alap-shoulder bdt. Here's how to wear' it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see h-ow, see the Index urider Seat C~ntrols) so you can sit up straight.

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the

al belt across you. Don't let it get twisted.

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle

until it clicks.

If the belt isn't long enough, see the Index under Safety Belt Extender. Make sure the release button on the budkle faces ypward or outward so YOU would be able to unbudlde. it -quickly if you ever had to.

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Lap-Shoulder Belt (conrr.) The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you sfid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining.forces.

The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or crash. If-you do not want the lap belt to move freely, push the “cinch” button. To loosen the belt, unbuckle it, let it retract, and buckle up again.

Q: What’s wrong with this? .A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It

won’t give nearly as much protection this way.

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wrong place like this. the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the ,pelvic bones. This could cause-. serious internal . injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.

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arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.

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You can he seriously injured. if you wearthe shoulder belt under your ' a m . In a crash, your. body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head. and neck ,injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen.

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Lap-Shuuider Belt (CONT.) To unlatch the belt; just push the button, 00 the. bwckle, The belt should go back out of the-way. Before:you close the door, be Sure the belt is aut of the wqy. If yau slam the door on it, you can darnage bath the b,elt and your vehicle.

SupplementalZn@hble Restraint ,System. (Air Bag) This section explabs th.e driver's Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system, commonly referred to-as an air bag.

Here are: the Most Important Things $0 Know: I CAUTION

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How the Air Bag System Works Q: Where is the air bag? A The driver's air bag is in the middle

of the steering wheel.

Q: When is an, air bag expected to

inflate?

A: The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near- frontal crashes. The air bag will only inflate if the velocity of the impact is above the designed threshold. level. When. impacting straight irito a wall that does not move or deform, the tbeshold level for most GM vehicles is between 9 and 14 mph (14 and 23 l d h ) . However, thi,s velocity threshold depends on the vehicle design and may be several miles-per- hour faster or slower. In addition,

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this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked car which will move and ,deform on impact. The air bag is also. not designed to inflate in rollovers, side impacts, .or rear impacls where the inflation would provide no occupant protection benefit. In any particular ;crash, the determination of whetherthe ail bag should have inflated cannot be based solely on the level of dgrnage on the vehicle(s).. Inflation is-determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle's deceleration, of which vehicle damage is only one indication. Repair cost is not a good indicator of whether an air bag should. have deployed.

Q: What makes -an air bag inflate? A: In a.frontal impact of sufficient

severity, sensors strategically located an the vehicle. detect th& the vehicle is. suddenly stopping .as a result of a crash. These sensors complete an electrical circuit, triggelling- a chemical reaction of the sodium- az-ide sealed in the .inflator. The reaction produces nitrogen gas; which inflates the cloth bag. The inflator, cloth bag, and related hadwareare all part of the air bag inflator module packed inside the steering wheel.

Q: How does an air bag restrain? A: In moderate to severe frontal or

near=frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But air bags would not provide protection in many types of collisions; including. rollovers and rear and side impacts, primarily because an occupant's - motion is not toward the air bag. Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belt protection in hoderate to severe frontal and near-frontal collisions.

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A: M e r the air bag has inflated, it will then quickly deffate. This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize that the air bag Sated. The air bag will not impede the driver's vision or ability to steer the vehicle, nor will it hinder the occupants from exiting the vehicle. There will be small amounts of smoke coming from vents in the deflated air bag. Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub may be hot for a short time, but the portion of the bag that comes into contact with you will not be hot to the touch. The nitrogen gas used to inflate the air bag will have

ventdinto the passenger compartment, and the bag will be deflated within seconds after the "collision. Nitrogen makes up about 80% of the air we breathe and is not hazardous. As the nitrogen vents from the bag, small particles we also vented into the passenger compartment.

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Servicing Your Corvette with the Air Bag System Please tell or remind anyone who works on your Corvette that it fias the air bag system. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. Your Chevrolet dealer and the 1993 Corvette Service Manual have information about the air bag system, including repair or disposal.

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How fhe Air Bag System Works (CONT.)

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Don’t attach .anything’to

might injure the driver if the air bag inflates. The air bag isdesigned to inflate only once. After it inflates, you”ll . n ~ e d ‘some new parts €or your:. air bag system. .If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help.protect you in another crash. -A new system will include the:air bag.module and possibly other parts. The service manual has. information about the need to replace other parts. Let oniy qualified technicians work on yow air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won’t work properly. See your dealer for service.

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Turn off the ignition,. Remove the SIR (air bag) fuse (.see the Index under Fuses G Circuit Breukers) . Disconnect the yellow connector at- the base of the steering column..

the work is complete, if the air

W h e ~ bag system was disconnected, be sure to reattach everything and replace the .fuse before turning the ignition on. When you turn the ignition key on, be sure “you see the inflatable .restraint light‘ on the Driver Information Center. If you don’t see this light flash and thea go out

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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety -belts work for-everyone, including pregnant women. W e all -occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured -if? they don’t wear safety belts ,A pregrgmt woman should wear a lap- shoulder belt, .and the lap p.ortiun -should be.wolin as low as possible ,throughout the pregnancy. The bestway t~ protect the fetus is to protect the mother; m e n a safety belt is worn properly, it’s. more l.ikely that the fetus won’t be hurt in.3 crash. For- -pregnant women, .as for anyone, the key .to making safety be1tseffective.is wearing them properly.

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Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all childreo smaller than adult .size. In fact, the law in every state and Canadian province says childreu up-to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.

Smaller' children .md babies ,&ould -&rays. be festr&ad in a child or infant restraint. The. iristructions:for the restraint will say whether it is the. right type and size for your child. A very young khild's hip bones are. so small that 8 regular belt :might .not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likely be over the child's abdomen. 1.n a crash the. belt would apply force right on the child's abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. S.0, be sure that any chWsmal1 enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint.

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a r m s while riding ,in: a vehicle, ' A baby doesn't weigh-much-until a. crash. During- a.crash a- baby w i become so heavy you can't .hold .it. For example, in a-crash at only %mph (40 W h ) a 12-pound' (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly bec,ome a 240-pound (1 10 kg) force ;on your arms. The baby would,be almost . . impossible to hold.

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Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these' instructions on the restraint itself or h a booklet, or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehic1e;but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance -of personal injury. The instructiohs that come with the .infant or child restraint will show you how to do that, The child restraint must be secured properly in the passenger seat.

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Securing a Child Restraint-in the Passenger Seat You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the,earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one.

Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If’yau.have a convertible, don’t use a. restraint like that in your vehicle because .the top strap anchor cannot be installed properly. You shouldn’t use this type ohestraint without-.anchoring the top strap. If your vehicle is not ..a convertible. and you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Chevrokt dealer to put one -in-for you. I% you wgnt to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it.

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I. Put the restraint an the seat. Fallow

the instructions for the child restraint.

-2. Secure the-.child in the child .restraint

as the instructions say.

3.. Pull out the vehicle’s safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. See $the shouldey belt would go in front of the child’s-face or neck If so, put it behind the child. restraint.

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4. Buclde the belt. Gake sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you'll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to.

5. Push the "cinch" button. See the Index under Lap-Shoulder Belt, where we describe the cinch feature. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt

back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint.

7. Push and pull the child r.estraint in .,different directions to be sure it is secure.

To .remove the child restraint, just unbuclde the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way; The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an ,adult or larger child passenger.

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wearing the same belt..'.The bdt cafi't .properly spread 'the impact forces. In a-crash, the.two childten can be- crushed together and seriously.injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time.

Q: What if a child is wearing a lap- shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very dose to the child's €ace omeck? A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure. that the shoulder belt still is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.

Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's safety belts.

Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren't budded up can strike other people who are.

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Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages .and reminder systems .are working propedy. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything that might. keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired.

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt. will faslen around you, you should use it; But if a s&ty belt isjn’t long enough to fasten, your deaier will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order-it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so- the extender will be long enough for- you, The -extender will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choo.se. Don? let someone else use- it, and use it only for the seat it is made, to fit. To wear it, just-attach it to the regular safety belt.

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Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash If you've had a crash, do you need new belt-s? After -a very minor cbllision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, its they would be if worn during a more severe-crash, then you need new belts.

If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you wiIl have to have safety belt parts, like the retractor, replaced or anchorage locations repaired-vim 3 the belt wasn't being used at the time of the collision.

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H e r e you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Corvette. and information on starting. shifting and braking . Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly- and what to do if you have a problem .

Part 2 Features & Controls

Keys ................................................................................................................... 42 Locks ................................................................................................................. 43 Passive Keyless Entry System ........................................................................... 44 55 PASS-Key'" ............................................................................................................... Glove Box .......................................................................................................... 59 Ignition .............................................................................................................. 60 Starting Your Engine .......................................................................................... 61 Engine Block Heater ......................................................................................... 66 Shifting the Transmission ................................................................................. 67 Parlring Brake ............................................... .................................................... 77 Windows ............................................................................................................. 81. Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever .................................................................. 82 Windshield Wipers~asher ............................................................................... 83 84 Cruise Control .................................................................................................... Headlights .......................................................................................................... 89 Interior Lights ................................................................................................... 91 Mirrors 92 Sun Visors ......................................................................................................... 93 Storage Compartments ..................................................................................... 95 Ashtray and Lighter ........................................................................................... 96 Instrument Panel .............................................................................................. 98 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ........................................................... 1 02 Trip Monitor ..................................................................................................... 1 IO Driver Information Center ......................................................................... .:. .... 112 Removable Roof Panel .................................................................................... 120 Convertible Top .............................................................................................. 124 Convertible Hardtop ........................................................................................ 128 41

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Keys

The ignition keys are for the ignition Ody.

The door keys are for the doors anddl other locks, except the. engine power switch (if you have a ZR-1) which uses a third key.

When a new Corvette'is delivered, the. dealer removes the plugs from the keys, and gives them to the-first owner. However, the ignition key may not have a plug. Each plug has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the plugs ' in a safe piace. If you lose your-.keys, you'll be able to have new ones made easily using these.plugs. If your ignition keys dodt have plugs, go to your Chevrolet dealer for the correct key code if you need a new.ignition key. I NOTICE

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From the Inside: Tollock the door, slide the lock control on the door rearward. To unlock the door, slide the lock control on the door forward.

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Power Door Locks With power door locks, ,you can lock or unlock both doors-.of your vehicle from the driver or-passenger door lock switch. Slide the power door lock switch