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The
-1995Corvette
Owners Manual
Seats and Restraint Systems
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This section tells
you
how to use yourseats and safety belts properly. It also explains the
SIR
(Air Bag) System.
This section explains how o start and operate your Corvette.
This section tells you how to djust the ventilation and comfort controls and how
to
operate your
sound system.
YourDrivingandtheRoad ..............................................................
Here youll find helpful nformation and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
This section tells you whato do if
you
have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine
overheating, etc.
Here the manual tells
ou
how to keep
your
Corvette running properly and looking good.
Maintenanceschedule ..................................................................
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
Customer Assistance Information ........................................................
This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how
to
get service publications.
It
also
gives you information onReporting Safety Defects on page 8-4.
FeaturesandControls ..................................................................
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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ProblemsontheRoad
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ServiceandAppearanceCare ............................................................
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Index .................................................................................
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Heres an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.
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Please keep his manual in your Corvette,
so
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CORVETTE: THE
AMERICAN
DREAM
MACHINE
In the early OS, it was only a designers dream.Today
the Corvette stands alones Americas dream car -- a
testament to its unm istakable harisma and the
excitem ent it inspires. Unique styling, powerful
performance and an undeniable panache have made
Corvette oneof the most celebrated sports car in
the
world.
In 1953, Corvette produced 300 new lightweight
fiberglass roadsters.A handful went to project engineer
General Motors managers, and a select group of movie
stars and celebrities. With a two-speed Powerglide
automatic transmission, BlueFlame six-cylinder engine
and gleaming Polo W hiteexterior, the Corvette began its
drive into the heart of Ame rica.
Designers fresh ened up the Vette
in
1956 by adding a
removable hardtop and the famous Corvette coves.
The sculptured body enhanced its sporty look, and a
standard 21 0-horsepower hevy
V8
engine solidified
Corvettes reputation s
a
production race car.
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In
1963, Corvette hit the road with an eye-catching new
look -- the S ting Ray coupe. An instant success, the
now -classic S ting Ray featured concealed headlamps
and a un ique split rear window. The split window would
only be o ffered in 1963, making this model among the
most prized Corvettes ever built.
Restyled inside and o ut for 1968, this 'Vette sported
a
lean and hungry shape, creating a sense of motion even
when standing still. And for the first time, Corvette
offered removable roof panels.
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For its 25th anniversary, the
1978
Corvette received a
new fastback roofline with a wide expanse of
glass
that
wrapped around the sides.
Emblems front and rear iden tified the
'78
Vette
as
a
Silver Anniversary m odel.
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In 1984, the fourth generation of Americas favorite
sports car anticipated the future with a sleek look and
advanced technology that provided superior handling
and performance. W indshield angle
was
the sheerestof
any do mestic veh icle, cornering ability the tightest of
any produ ction car. In short, the
1984
redesign enhanced
the Corvettes reputation as a leader in the orld sports
car market.
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CORVETTE ASSEMBLY PLANT
With 42 years of experience and techno logy under its
belt, Corvette only gets better. From the 32-v alve7 16
fuel injector, twin ouble-overhead cam V8 engine in
the ZR -1 Special Performance Coupe to state-of-the-a rt
refinements standard onall Corvettes, odays Corvette
is
a
premier driving machine.
The Corvette AssemblyPlant in Bowling Green,
Kentucky is one of the most soph isticated and
computerized autom obile assembly facilities in the
world. To build y our 1995 Co rvette, over 1,200
employes teamed up withhe 70 high-tech robots that
assist in a variety
of
processes, from welding to
painting.
The Bowling Green facility isCorvettes third home
since 1953. Since beginning production in Juneof 198
1
it has become oneof Kentuckys most pop ular tourist
attractions.
Corvette Assembly Plant tours are conducted Mon day
through Friday. Reservations are required for groupsof
10
or more. For more information call, (502) 745-8228
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How
to
Use This Manual
Man y people read their owners manual from beginning
to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This
will help you learn ab out the features and con trols for
your v ehicle. In thismanua l, youll find that pictures
and words work together to explain things quickly.
Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a number of safety cautions in this book.
We use a box with gray background and the word
CAUTION
to tell you abo ut things that could hurt you if
you were to ignore the warning.
In the gray caution area, we tell you what the hazard is.
Then we ell you what to do o help avoid or reduce the
hazard. P lease read these cautions. If you dont, you or
others could be hurt.
You
will also find a circle with a slash throught in this
book.
I This safety sym bol means
Dont, Dontdo this, or
Don t let this happen.
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Vehicle
Damage
Warnings
Also, in this book youwill find these notices:
NOTICE:
These mean there s something that
could damage your vehicle.
In the notice rea, we tell you about something that can
damage yourvehicle. Many times, this dam agewould
not be cove red by your warranty, and it cou ld be ostly.
But the noticewill tell you what to do to help avoid th
damage.
When you read othermanuals, you might see
CAU TION and NOT ICE warnings in different colorsor
in differentwords.
Youll also seewarning labels
on
your vehicle. They us
yellow for cautions, b lue
or
notices and the words
CAUTION or NOTICE.
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Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may
ind
on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE
A
AUTION
INJURY
PROTECT
EYES BY
SHIELDING
Q
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD
&
ATTERY
CAUSE
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK OR ,\I/,
COULD
FLAME
EXPLODE
BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
DOOR
LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT4
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
A I RB A G\
These symbols
have to do with
your lights:
SIGNALSe
e
URN
p
HIGH BEAM
R =
o
FOG LAMPS
#
0
These symbols
are on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING
FAN
These symbols
are used
on
warning and
indicator lights:
ENGINE
TEMP
-
CHARGING I 1
ATTERY
SYSTEM
RADIATOR
COOLANT
a
FUEL
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE W b
TEMP OtLt l b
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKE
~~ ~~~ ~
~~
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE -%-
RELEASE
RADIO
VOLUME
CONDITIONINGIR
43
t
LIGHTER D
HORN)cr
SPEAKER
b
X
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ection 1 SeatsandRestraintSystems
Here youll find information abo ut the seats in your
Corvette and how to use you r safety belts properly.
You
can also learn about some thing s you sho uld
not
do with
air bags and safety belts.
Seats and Seat Controls
This section tells you abo ut the sea ts -- how to adjust
them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, seatba ck
latches and the folding rear seatback.
Manual Front Seat
Mov e the lever under the front of the sea t
to
unlock it.
Slide theseat to where you want it. Then release the
lever and try
to
move the seat with your body,
to
make
sure the seat is locked into place.
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Power
Seat (Option)
b
SEAT
i
Sport Seat (Option)
RIDE
CONTROL
SPORT
Different parts
of
this control move different partsof
your seat. If you move the whole control, thewhole seat
will move.The back of the controlwill move the back
of the seat, and the front of the control will mo ve the
front of the seat.
If you have the Sport Seat,you must move the switch
next to the umbar controls toDR (driver) or
PS
(passen ger) before adjusting your seat.
Move the control forward orack to move the seat
forward orback. Move the control oward the center of
the vehicle o raise the seat nd away from the centerf
the vehicle o lower it.
The se switches let you change the shape of your seat.
The re are three lum bar supports for the upper, middle
and low er back. T heres also a side bolster that adjusts
the sides of the seataround you to give you moreateral
support.
First move the selectorswitch to
DR
(driver) or PS
(passenger). Then move he shaping switches until your
seat is comfortable.For lumbar supp ort, move each
switch left to inflate oright to deflate.
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Seatback Latches
f
Both seatbacks fold forward to give you access to the
rear area.To fold a seatback forward, lift this latch and
push the seatback
forward.
Wh en you return the
seatback to its original position, make sure the sea tback
is locked.
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Reclining Front Seatbacks
To
adjust the seatback, push the lever back and m ove the
seatback to w here you want it. Release the lever to lock
the seatbac k n place.
Bu t dont have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is
moving.
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Safety Belts:Theyre
for
Everyone
This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts
properly. It also tells you some things you should notdo
with safety belts.
And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint,or
air bag system.
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Your vehicle has a light that comes on asa reminder to
buck le up. (See Safety Belt Rem inder Light in the
Index.)
A few crashes are mild, and som e crashes can be
so
serious that even buckled up a person wouldnt survive.
But m ost crashes are in between. In many of them,
people whobuckle up can survive and sometimes walk
away. W ithout belts they cou ld have been badly hurt or
killed.
After more than
25
years of safety belts in vehicles,
the facts are clear. In m ost crashes buckling up does
matter ...a lot
Why Safety BeltsWork
W hen you ride in or on nything, you go as fast as t
goes.
In many states and Canadian provinces,
the
law says
to
wear safety belts. H eres why : They work.
You never know if youll be in a crash. If you do have a
crash, you do nt know if it will be a bad one.
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Get it
up
to speed.Then stop thevehicle. The rider
doesnt stop.
The person keep s going until stopped by something.
In a real vehicle, it couldbe the windshield ,..
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or
the instrume nt panel
.
or the safety belts
W ith safety belts, you slow dow n as the vehicle do es.
You
get more time to stop.
You
stop over more distance
and your strongest bones take the forces. Thats why
safety belts make such good sense.
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask
About Safety Belts - and the Answers
@ Wont I be trapped in the vehicle after an
accident if Im wearing
a
safety belt?
A: You could be -- whether youre wearing a safety
belt or not. Bu t you can unbuck le a safety belt,
even if youre upside dow n. And your chance of
being conscious during and after an accident, so
you can unbuckle and get o ut, is uch greater if
you a re belted.
@
Why dont they just putn air bags so people
A:
Air bags are in many 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 equired the use of
safety belts. ,Even if youre in a ve hicle that has air
bags , you still have to buckle up to get he most
protection. Thats true not on ly in frontal collisions,
bu t especially in side and other collisions.
wont have to wear safety belts?
QC If Im a good driver, and I never drive far from
A: You may b e an ex cellent driver, but if youre in an
home, why should wear safety belts?
accident -- even one that isnt your fault -- you and
your passenger can be hurt. Being a good driver
doesnt protect you from things beyon d your
control, such as bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within
25
miles (40kmof
home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and
deaths
OCCUT
at speeds of less than
40
mph (65
km/h).
Safety belts
are
for everyone.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Adults
Th is part is only for people of adult size.
Be aw are that there are special things to know about
safety belts and children. A nd there are different rules for
smaller children and babies. If a child will be ridingn
your Corvette, see the part of this manual called
Children. Follow those rules for everyones p rotection.
First, youll wan t to know which restraint systems your
vehicle has.
Well start with the driver position.
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Driver Position
This part describes the rivers restraint system.
Lap-ShoulderBelt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Heres how to wear it
properly.
1.
Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see Seats
in
the Index)
so you can sit up straight.
. .
. . . .
3.
Pick up
the latch plate and pull the belt a cross you.
Don t let it get twisted.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle un til it clicks.
Pull
up
on the latch plate to make sure it
is
secure. I
the belt isnt long enough, see Safety B elt
Extender at the end
of
this section.
Make sure the release button on the buckle is
positioned so
you
would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
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The lappart of the belt should be
worn
low and
snug
on
the hips, ust touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies
force to the trong pelvic bones. And youd be less
likely to slide und er the lap belt. If
you
slid under it, the
belt would apply force at your abdomen.This could
cause serious or even atal injuries. The shoulder belt
should
go
over the shoulder and across the chest. Th ese
parts
of the body are best able to take belt restraining
forces.
Th e safety belt locks if theres a sudden stop or crash.
Lap Belt Cinch Feature
If you do not want the lap belt o move freely, push the
cinch button.
To
loosen the belt, unbuckle
it,
let it
retract, and buckle
up
again.
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Whats
wrong
with this?
A: The shou lder belt is too loose. It won t give nearly
as much protection his way.
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@ Whats wrong with this?
n
A: The
belt
is buckled in the wrong place.
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Whats wrong with this?
A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should
be
worn
over the sho ulder at all times.
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@ What's
wrong with
this?
A:
The belt is twisted across the body.
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To
unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
The belt should go back out
of
the way.
Before you close the door, be sure the belt
is out of
the
way. If you slam the do or on it, you
can
damage both the
belt and your veh icle.
Air Bag System
This part explains the air ag system.
Your Corvette has two air bags -- one air bag for the
driver and another airbag for thepassenger.
Here are the most im portant things
to
know about the air
bag system:
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There
is
an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows AIR BAG . The system checks the
air bags electrical system for m alfunctions. The light
tells you if there is
an
electrical problem. See Air Bag
Readiness L ight in the Index for more information.
How the Air
Bag
SystemWorks
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Where is the air bag?
The driver 'sair bag is in he middle of the steering
wheel. The passenger's air bag is in the instrum entpanel
on the passenger's side.
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When shouldan air bag inflate?
What makes an air ag inflate?
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The airbag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe
frontal ornear-frontal crashe s. The air ag will inflate
only
if
the impact speed is above the systems designed
thresho ld level. If your vehicle goes straight into a
wall that doesnt move or deform, the hreshold level is
about 9 to 15 mph (14 to 24
km/h).
The threshold level
can vary, however, w ith specific vehic le design ,
o
that
it can be omewhat above or below
this
range.
If
your
vehicle strikessomething that will move or deform, such
as a parkedcar, the threshold leve l will be higher. The
air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers , ide
impa cts, or ear impacts, because inflation ould not
help theoccupant.
It is possible hat in a crashonly o ne of the two air bags
in your Corvette will deploy.
This
is rare,but can
happen in a crash just severe enough to make an air bag
inflate.
In any particular crash,no one cansay whether an air
bag should have inflated simply because of the dam age
to a vehic le or ecause of what the repair costs ere.
Inflation is determined by the angleof the impactand
the vehicles deceleration. Vehicle dam age is only one
indication of this.
In a fron tal or ear-fron tal impact of sufficien t severity,
the airbag sensing system detects that the vehicle is
suddenly stopping as a esult of a crash. The sensing
system triggers achem ical reaction of the sodium azide
sealed in the inflator. The reaction produces nitrogen
gas, which inflates theair bag. The in flator, air bag , and
related hardware are all part of the air bag modules
packed inside the steering wheel and in he instrument
pane l in front of the passenger.
How does an air bag restrain?
In m oderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions,
even belted o ccup ants can contact the steering wheel or
the instrument panel. The air bag supplementshe
pro tectio n prov ided by safety belts. Air bags istribute
the forceof the impactmore evenly over the occupants
upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But
air bags w ould not help you in many types of collisions,
includ ing rollovers and rear and side impacts, primarily
because an occupan ts motion
is
not toward he air bag.
Air bags should never be regarded
as
anything more
than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in
moderate tosevere frontal or near-frontal collisions.
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What
will you
see afteran air bag inflates?
After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs
so quickly that some people may not even realize the air
bag inflated. Some comp onents of the air bag m odule in
the steering wheel hub for the drivers air bag, o r the
instrument panel for the passengers bag, will be hot fo r
a short time, but he part of the bag that comes into
contact with you will not e hot to the touch. There will
be som e smoke and dust coming from vents in the
deflated air bags. Air bag inflation will not preven t the
driver from seeing or from being able to steer the
vehicle, nor will t stop people from leaving the vehicle.
In many c rashes severe enough to inflate an air bag,
windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.
Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the
passenger air bag.
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The air bags are designed to inflate only once. After
they inflate, youll need som e new parts for your air
bag system . If you dont get them, the air bag system
won t be there to help protect you in another c rash.
A new system w ill include air bag modules and
possibly other parts. The service manual fo r your
vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.
Your vehicle is equipped with a diagno stic module,
which records information abou t the air bag system.
The module records information about the readiness
of
the system, when the sensors are activated and
drivers safety belt usage at deploym ent.
Let only qualified technicians work
on
your air bag
system. Improper service can mean that your air bag
system wont work properly. See you r dealer for
service.
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NOTICE:
If
you damage the cover for the drivers or the
passengers air bag, they may not work properly.
You may have to replace the ai r bag module in
the steering wheel or both the air bag module and
the instrumentpanel for the passengers
air
bag.
Do not open or break theair bag covers.
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Corvette
Air bags affect how your Corvette should be serviced.
There are parts of the airbag system in several places
around yo ur vehicle. You do nt want the system to
inflate while someo ne is working on your ve hicle. Your
Chevrolet dealer and the 1995 Corvette Service Manual
have information about servicing our vehicle and the
air bag system.To purchase a servicemanual, see
Service Publications inhe Index.
The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone, including preg nant
women. Like all occupants, they are mo re likely to be
seriously injured if they do nt wear s afety belts.
A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and
the lap portion should be worn as low as possib le
throughout the pregnancy.
The best way to protect he fetus is to protect the
mother. When a sa fety belt is
worn
properly, its more
likely that the fetus won t be hurt
in
a crash. For
pregnant women, as for anyone, he key to making
safety belts effective
is
wearing them properly.
Passenger Position
The passengers safety belt works the sam e way as the
drivers safety belt. See Driver Position, earlier in this
section.
Children
Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes
infants and all children sma ller than adult size.
In
fact,
the law in every state n the United States and in every
Canadian province sayschildren up to some
age
must be
restrained while in a vehicle.
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Smaller Children
and
Babies
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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 in a
booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system
in
your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured w ithin
the restraint to help reduce the c hance of personal injury
The instructions that com e with the child restraint w ill
show you how to do that. The child restraint m ust be
secured properly in the passenger seat.
Keep in mind thatan unsecured child restraint can move
around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in
the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child
restraint in your vehicle -- even when n o child is in it.
Top Strap
Som e child restraints have a top strap. Dont use a
restraint like that in your vehicle because the top strap
anchor ca nnot be installed properly. You shouldnt use
this type of child restraint without anch oring the top
strap.
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Securing a
Child Restraint in the Passenger
Youll be using the lap-shoulder belt. S ee the earlier part
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Seat
Position
Your vehicle has a passenger airbag. Never put a
rear-facing ch ild restraint in his vehicle. Heres why:
abou t the top strap if the child restraint has one.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Because your vehicle has a passenger air bag, always
mov e the seat as far back as it will go before
securing a forw ard-facing child restraint. (See
Seats in the Index.)
Put the e straint on the seat. Follow the instructions
for the child restraint.
Secu re the child in the child restraint as the
instructions say.
Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder
portions of the vehicles safety belt through or
around the restraint. Th e child restraint instructions
will show you how.
If the sho ulder belt goes in front of the childs face or
neck, put it-beh ind he child restraint.
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5. Buckle the belt.
Make sure the release button is positioned
so
you
would be able to unbuck le the safety belt quick ly f
you
ever had to.
6. Push the cinch button. S ee Lap Belt Cinc h Feature
in the Index, wherewe describe the cinch feature.
7. To tighten the belt, feed
the
lap belt back in to the
retractor while you push down on the child restraint.
8.
Push an d pull the child restraint in different
directions to be sure it is secure.
To
remove the c hild restraint, just unbuck le the v ehicles
safety belt and let i t go back all the way.
The safety belt w ill move freely again and be ready to
work for an adult or arger child passenger.
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Larger Children
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.
. .
Children who have outgrown child restraints should
wear
the
vehicles safety be lts.
Children w ho arent buckled up can be thrown
out
in
a
crash.
0
Children
who
arent buckled
up
can strike other
people
who are.
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Q: What if a child
s
wearing a lap-shoulder belt,
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but the child s so small that the shoulder belts
very close
to
the childs face or neck?
A: Move the child toward the center of the ve hicle, but
be su re that the sh oulder belt still is on the childs
shoulder, so that in a crash the childs upper body
would have the restraint that belts provide.
The lap portion
of
the belt should be worn low and snug
on the hips, just touching the childs thighs. This applie
belt force to he childs pelvic bones in
a
crash.
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Safety Belt Extender
Checking Your Restraint Systems
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If the vehicles safety belt will fasten around you , you
should use it.
But if a safety belt isnt long enough to fasten, your
dealer will order you an extender. Its free. W hen you go
in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the
extender w ill be long enoug h for you. The extender w ill
be just forou, and just for he seat in your vehicle that
you c hoose. Do nt let someone else use it, and use it
only for the seat it ismade to fit. To wear it, just attach it
to theregular safety belt.
Now and then, ma ke sure all your belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
restraint system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it
repaired.
Tom or frayed belts may not protect you n a crash.
They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt s torn
or frayed, get a new o ne right away.
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Replacing Seatand Restraint System
Parts After a Crash
If
youve had a crash, do you need new belts?
After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
But if the belts were stretched, as they w ould be if worn
during
a
more severe crash, then you need new belts.
If you ever see a label on the passengers safety belt that
says to replace the belt, be sure to o so. Then the new
belt will be there to help protect you in an accid ent. You
would see this label on the b elt near the latch plate.
If belts are cut or amaged , replace them . Collision
damage also may mean you will need to have safety be
or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and re pairs
may b e necessary even if the belt wasnt being used at
the timeof the collision.
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e
ection
2
Featuresand Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and
optional features on your Corvette, and inform ation 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.
Keys
2-1
The square ignition keys are
for the ignition nly, and the
When anew Corv ette is delivered, the dealer removes
the plugs from the keys,nd gives hem to the first
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oval doorkeys are for he
doo rs and all other locks.
If you have a
ZR-
1 your
vehicle hasan engine power
switch, which uses a third
key.
owner. How ever, the ignition key may not have a plug.
If the ignitionkey doesnt have a plug, there w ill be a
bar-coded key tag instead.
Eac h plug or tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or
a qualified ocksmith how to make extra keys. Keep he
plugs in a safe lace. If you lose your keys, youll be
able to hav e ew on es made easily using these plugs. If
your ignition keys dont haveplugs, go to your
Chevrolet dealer forhe correct key code if you need a
new ignition key.
NOTICE:
Your Corvette has anumber of features that can
help prevent theft. But you can have a lotf
trouble getting into your vehicle
f
you ever lock
your keys inside.You may even have to damage
your vehicle to get in.o be sure you have extra
keys.
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Door Locks
From the outside,use your
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There are several ways to lock and unlock yo ur vehicle:
door key or the passive
keyless entry transm itter.
If your theft-deterrent system is armed, unlock the door
only with the key or the transmitter to avoid settingoff the
alarm. Refer to Universal Theft Deterrent in the Index.
To lock the door from the
inside, move the lock
control on the doorback. To
unlock
control
it , move the lock
on the door forward
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Power Door Locks
Passive Keyless Entry System
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Push thepower doo r lock
switch on either doorback
to lock or forwa rd to nlock
both doors at once.
Leaving Your
Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, takeour keys, open your
door and set theocks
from
inside. Then get outnd
close thedoor.
Your vehicle has a theft-deterrent ystem. See
Universal The ft Dete rrent n the Index.
Your Corvettes Passive Keyless Entry System PKE)
allows you to lock nd unlock your doors, unlock your
trunk,
or disarm or armour theft-deterrent system from
3
to 7 feet (1 /2 to 2 meters) away when using he key
chain transm itter supplied with your vehicle.
Your Corvette was shipped
with one
PKE
transmitter,
but up to three can be
matched to your vehicle.
See Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle later in
this section.
2-4
Your Passive Keyless Entry system operates on a radio
Operation
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frequency subject to Federal Com munications
Com mission (FCC) Rules.
This device complies with Part 15of the FCC R ules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)
This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause un desired
operation.
Should interference to this system o ccur, try this:
0
0
a
0
Check to determine if battery replacement i s
necessary. See the instructions on battery
replacement.
Check the distance. You may b e too far fromyour
vehicle. This product has a m axim um range.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects m ay be
blocking the signal.
See your C hevrolet dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
Chang es or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
You dont have to do nything for
PKE to
work when
the passive feature is on. Just walk toward your v ehicle
with the
PKE
transmitter, and the system w ill
automatically disarm your theft-deterrent system and
unlock the doors.
If
its dark enough ou tside, your
interior lamps w ill com e on.
If you move out of range, the PKE systemwill:
1. Lock the doors after five seconds.
2. Arm the theft-deterrent system.
3.
Sound the horn to letyou know the doors
are
locked.
4. Turn off the interior lamps.
You can also use the buttons on the transmitter. Press
DO OR to open the passengers door or HATCH to open
the hatch. The HA TCH button will only work when the
ignition is off.
Th e system has a feature that makes it difficult for you
to lock your keys in your vehicle. If you leave your keys
in the ignition and lock the doors, the system will unlock
the doors as soon as they are closed. If you leave the
keys in the ignition and m ove aw ay with the transmitter,
the doors still will not lock. You should notice that the
horn doesnt sound and return to get your keys.
Th e system will allow you to lock your keys in the
vehicle if you didnt leave them n the ignition.You
To turn the systemoff:
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shou ld, howev er, be able to use the transm itter to get
them out. After
26
seconds of no motion, the transmitter
shuts down to save theattery. Wait about 30 seconds,
then rock thevehicle. The transmittershould wake
up
and unlock the doors.
This systemcant guarantee thatyoull never be locked
ou t of your vehicle. If the battery is low or if the
transmitter is n a placewhere the signalcant get to the
antenna, itwont unlock the doors.Always remember to
take yourkeys with you.
PKE
Settings
You
can use the system for oth doors or just the
drivers door, or you c an turn the system
off.
To change
door
settings:
1. Put the ignition key in the ignition, ut dont turn it
2.
Press DOOR on the transmitter until the oor locks
on.
cycle (about two seconds).
1. Take the ignitionkey out of the ignition.
2. Press
DOOR
on the transm itter until the door locks
cycle (about wo seconds).
To turn the system back on , just repeat the steps.
To check that thesystem is off, turn on the ignition.The
PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY light on the Driver
Information Cen ter should not come on. If the light does
come on for asecond or two, then he PKE system is
still on.
You can also check whether the system is on oroff by
closing the door nd walking away with the keys and
transmitter. If the doors lock, the system is on.
If
you are working around your vehicle and keeping
your keys with you, you might want to urn the PKE
system
off.
If you dont, the transm itter will keep
locking and un locking your doors.
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Transmitter Range
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WA
l - l%m)
1V Z 2m)
5'- 7'
1
12
2m
TYPICAL RANGE
The transmitter ange depends on your vehicle and
where you are standing. The coupk (A) has an antenna
in the driver's door and one in the rear area. T he
-
convertible
(B)
has one antenna in each door. The
antennas
do
not require any maintenance.
Rang e also depends on how you hold the transm itter.
For best performance, when you come near your
vehicle, hold the transmitter straight up and dow n,
o
th
keys hang down.
If the rangeseems to be decreasing, check the battery
the transmitter. Range will decrease if the battery is ow
It will also decreasef more than one transm itter s in
the area. Don'tput the transmitter in a metal containe r
because the transmitter on't work.
Matching Transmitter(s)To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter fromunlocking your vehicle. If a transmitte
is lost o r sto len, aeplacement can be purchased throu
your dealer. Remem ber to bring any remaining
transm itters with you w hen yougo to your dealer. Wh
the dealermatches the replacement transmitter to your
vehic le, the emaining transmitters mu st also be
matched. Once thenew transmitter is code d, the lost
transmitter willnot unlock your vehicle.
2-7
You can match a transmitter o as many different
vehicles asyou ow n, provided they
are
equipped w ith
6 . Bring one transm itter nto range. The light will stop
flashing and stay on to show that the code is stored.
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exactly
the
same
model
system.
(General Motorsoffers
several different models of these systems on their
vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only three transmitters
matched to t.
To match transmitters to our vehicle:
1. Move all transmitters outof range.
2.
Turn the ignition key on.
3.
h s h TRIP OD0 on the Driver Information Center
twice.
4.
W ithin five seconds, press and hold FUEL INFO
until thePASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY light comes
on.
5 .
Turn the ignition off, ut leave the key in the
ignition. ThePASSIVE K EYLESS ENTRY light
shou ld begin to flash toshow the system s in
programming m ode.
7.
Move the transmitter ut of range. The light should
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 with each addition al transmitter.
The programming m ode will shut off i f
You dont program any transmitters for two minutes.
You take the key o ut of the ignition or turn the
start flashing again.
ignition on.
You hav e programm ed three transmitters.
Battery Replacement
Unde r norm al use, the atteries in y our key chain
transm itter should last about
18
months.
You can tell the batteries re weak if the transmitter
wont work at thenorm al range in any ocation. If you
have to g et close toour vehicle before the transmitter
works, its probably time to change the batteries.
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To replace your battery:
Remote Hatch Release
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1 .
2.
3.
4.
5 .
Insert a screwd river in the slot on the back of the
transmitter and gently pry apart the front nd back.
Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter using he
screwdriver.
Put the new battery in the transmitter, positive (+)
side up. Use a Duracell@battery, type DL 2450, or
equivalent.
Put the two halves back together. Ma ke sure the
halves are together tightly so water wont get in.
Test the transm itter.
Press the switch inyour center console to nlock the
hatch from insideyour vehicle. If you have an automatic
transmission, your shift lever must be inPARK (P) or
NEU TRA L (N ) to use the switch. If you have a manual
transmission, you must set the parking brake before you
can use the switchwhen the vehicle
is
running.
If
you
have a manu al transmission and the vehicle is not
running, you may use the switch in any gear.
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If you have a coupe, this
switch ison the rear
of
the
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drivers door. It works with
the door open and the
transmission
in
any gear.
Push it down to release the
The PKE transmitter will also release the hatch. See
Passive Keyless Entry Systemn the Index.
If
you dont have battery power, use theanual release
cable to open the hatch. The cable is near the security
shade handle, between the carpet and the shade.
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Theft
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I
NOTICE:
If you put things in the h atchback area, be sure
they wont break the glass wh enou close it.
Never s lam the hatch down. ou could break the
glass or dam age the defogg er g r id.
W hen you close the hatch, mak e sure ou pull
down from the enter , not thesides. If you pull
the hatch down from the s ide too of ten, the
weatherst r ip canbe damaged.
Vehicle theft is big business, espe cially in some cities.
Although your Corvette has a number of theft deterrent
features, we know that nothing we puton it canmake it
impossible to steal. Howe ver, there are ways you can
help.
Key
in
the
Ignition
If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys
inside, its an easy target fo r jo y riders
or
professional
thieves
--
so dont do it.
Wh en you park your Corvette and open thedrivers
door, youll hear a tone reminding you to remove your
key from the ignition and take it with
you.
Always do
this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will
your ignition. If you have an automatic transmission,
taking your key out also locks your transmission. A nd
remember to lock the doors.
1
Parking
at Night
Park in a lighted spot, closeall windows and lock your
Universal Theft Deterrent
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vehicle. Remember to keepour valuables ou t of sigh t.
Put them in
a
storage area, or takehem w ith you.
Parking
Lots
If you park in a lotwhere someone will be watching
your vehicle, its best to lock itp and take your keys.
But what f you have to leaveyour ignition key ? Wh atf
you have to leave somethingvaluable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables n a storage area, like your rear
Lock the rear storagecompartment and center
0
Lock all the do ors except the drivers.
Then take the doorkey with you.
storage compartment or centerconsole.
console.
Your Corvette has a theft
deterrent alarm system.
With this system, the
SECU RITY light will flash
as you open the door (if
your ignition is
off).
This
light reminds you toarm the
theft deterrent system.
Heres how to do it:
1. Ope n the door.
2.
Lock the door with the pow er door lock sw itch or
Passive K eyless Entry system. The SEC URITY light
will come on.
3.
Close all the doors. he SECU RITY light should go
O f f .
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I -
--
Now, if a door or he hatch is opened without the key or
Passive Keyless Entry ystem, thealarm will go off.
How to Test theAlarm
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Your horn will sound for three min utes, then it will go
off to save battery power. nd, your vehicle wont start.
The theftdeterrent system wont arm if you lock the
doors w ith a key or manualdoor lock, orf you lock the
vehicle after the doors are closed .
If your passenger stays n the vehiclewhen you leave
with the keys, have thepassenger lock he vehicle after
the doors are closed. This way he alarm wont
ar m
and
your passenger wont sett off.
Always use your key orhe PassiveKeyless Entry
system to unlock a door. Un lockin g adoor any other
way will setoff the alarm. If you do set off the alarm
accidentally, there are three ways to stop it:
Unlock any door with your key.
Put the ignition key in the ignition.
Use the Passive Keyless Entry system.
1. Make sure the ear hatch is latched.
2.
Low er a w indow.
3.
Arm the system.
4.
Close the doors and wait five second s.
5 . Reach through the open window and unlock the doo
from inside. The larm should sound.
6. Turn
off
the alarm.
If the alarm doesnt go off, checko se e if the horn
works. If not, check thehorn fuse. See Fuses nd
Circuit Breakers in thendex. If the horn does work,
. but the alarm doesnt go off, seeour dealer.
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PASS-Key@
won t work and fu el wont go to the engine. If som eone
tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key
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Your vehicle is equi ped
with the PASS-Key
(Personalized Automotive
Security S ystem)
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key is a passive
theft-deterrent system.
It works w hen you insert or remove the key from the
ignition. PASS-Key uses a resistor pellet in he ignition
key th at matches a decoder in your vehicle.
When thePASS-Key system senses that someone is
using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicles starter
and fuelsystems. For about three minutes,he starter
during this time , the shutdow n period will start over
again. This discourages omeone from randomly trying
different keys with different resistor pellets in an a ttempt
to make a match.
The ign ition key m ust be clean and dry before its
inserted in the ignition r the engine may not start. If the
SECU RITY light comes on, the key may be dirty or
wet.
If this happens and the starter wont work, turn he
ignition off. Clean and dry the key, wait three minutes
and try again. If the starter still wont w ork, wait three
minutes and try the other ignition key. At this ime, you
may also want to ch eck the fuses (see Fuses and Circuit
Breakers in the Index). If the starter wont work with
the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle
does start, the first gnition key may be faulty. See your
Chevrolet dealer or locksmith who can service the
PASS-Key.
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However,
if
you accidentally use a key that has
a
damag ed or missing resistor pellet, you will se e no
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SECU RITY light. You dont have to w ait three minutes
before trying the prop er key.
If the resistor pellet is damaged o r missing, the starter
wont work. Use the other ignition key, and
see
your
Chev rolet dealer or a locksmith who can service the
PASS-Key@ o have a new key made.
If
the SECURITY light comes on while driving, have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
If you lose ordamage a PASS-Key@ gnition key, see
your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-K ey? In an emergency , call the Che vrolet
Roadside Assistance Program at 1 800-CHEV-USA
(1-800-243-8872).
NOTICE:
Your modern Corvette doesnt need an elaborate
break-in. But
it
will perform better in theong
run if you follow these guidelines:
Keep your speed at 55 mph
(88
km/h) or
less for the
irst 500
miles
(804
km).
Dont drive at any one speed fast or
slow -- for the first
500
miles (804 km).
Dont make full-throttle starts.
200 miles
(322
m) or
so.
During this time
your new brake linings arent yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
Avoid making hard stops for the first
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Ignition Switch
If you have anautomatic transmission, the ignition
switch cant be turned to LOCK unless the hift lever is
in the PAR K (P) position.
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With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the switch to five positions:
ACC (A):Position in which you can operate your
electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition sw itch
as you turn the top of it toward you.
LOCK (B): The only position in w hich you can remove
the key. This locks your steering whee l, ignition and
automatic transmission.
OFF (C):
Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and
automatic transm ission, but does not send electrical
powe r to any accessories. Use this position
if
your
vehicle.must be pushed or towed.
RUN
(D):
Position
to
which the switch returns after you
start your engine and release the switch. The switch
stays in the
RUN
position when theengine is running.
But even when the engine is not running, you can use
RUN
to operate your electrical pow er accessories and o
display som e instrument panel w arning and indicator
lights.
START (E): Starts the engine. When the engine starts,
release
the
key. Th e ignition switch will return to RUN
for normal driving.
When the engine isnot running, ACC nd RUN allow
you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the
radio.
A warning tone w ill sound if you open the drivers door
when the ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACC and the key
is in the ignition.
Key Release Button
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If you have a manual transmission, your ignition lock
has a key release button. You must press the bu tton
before you can take your key ut of the ignition lock.
~ NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in
LOCK
and you cant
turn it, be sure it s all the way in. If it is, then
turn the steering wheel leftand rightwhile you
turn the key hard. But turn the key only with
your hand. Using a tool to force
it
could break
the key or the gnition switch. f none
of
this
works, then your vehicle needs service.
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Delayed AccessoryBus (DAB)
With
DAB
your power windows and the audio system
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will continue towork up to 1 5 minutes after the ignition
key is turned to OFF and neither door is pened. If a
door is opened, the audio systemnd power windows
will shutoff.
Starting
Your Engine
Engines startdifferently. The 8th digit f your Vehicle
Identification N umber (VIN) shows the code letter or
numb er for your engine. You will find the IN at the
top leftof your instrum ent pane l. (See Vehicle
Identification Number in thendex.) Follow the proper
steps to
start
the engine.
Automatic transmission:
Mo ve your shift lever toPARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engin e wont start in any o ther position -- thats a
safety feature. To restart when youre already m oving,
use
NEUTRAL N)
only.
Dont try to shift to PARK (P) if your Corvette
is moving. f you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift o PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
Manual transmission:
Th e gear selector should be in neutral. Hold the clutch
pedal to the floo r and start the engine. Your vehicle
won t start if the clutchpedal is notall the way
down -- thats a safety feature.
To start your
5.7
Liter LT5 engine:
1.
Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine getswarm.
NOTICE:
2. If your eng ine still wont start (or starts but then
stops), it could be flooded with too muc h gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all theway to the
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Holding your key in STARTor longer than
15
seconds
at a
time will cause our battery to be
drained much sooner. And he excessive heat can
damage your starter motor.
2.
If it doesnt start within 3 seconds, push the
accelerator pedal about one-third of the waydown,
while you hold thegnition key in STAR T. W hen the
engine starts, let go of the key and let up on the
accelerator pedal. Wait bout 15 seconds between
each try to help avoid draining your battery.
When starting your engine in very cold w eather (below
0F
or
-18C),
do this:
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition key to START nd hold it there. After two
seconds, push he accelerator pedal dow n just a little.
When the engine starts, let go
of
the key. Use the
accelerator pedal tomaintain engine speed, if you
have to, until your engine has run for a while.
floor and holding it there as you hold th e key
in
START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, do the sam e hing, but
this time keep the pedal down for five or sixeconds.
This clears the extra gasoline from the en gine.
NOTICE:
Your engine
is
designed to work with the
electronics inyour vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or ccessories, you could change the way
the fuel injection system perates. Before adding
electrical equipment, check withyour dealer.
If
you dont, your engine might not perform
properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the par t of this manual that tells how o do
it
without damaging your vehicle. See Towing
Your Vehicle in the ndex.
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To start your 5.7 Liter LTl engine:
1.
W ithout pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition key to START. W hen the engine starts, let
pedal to maintain engine speed, if you have to, ntil
your engine has run for awhile.
2. If your engine stillwont start (or starts but then
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go of the key. The idlespeed will go down s your
engine getswarm.
1
I
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15
seconds at
a
time
will
cause your battery tobe
drained much sooner. Andhe excessive heat can
damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesnt start within
10
seconds, push the
accelera tor pedal all the way to the floor, wh ileou
hold the ignition key in START. Wh en the engin e
starts, let go f the key and let up on the accelerato r
peda l. Wait about
15
seconds between each
try
to
help avoid draining your battery.
When startingyour engine in very cold weather (below
0F or -18C), do this:
1.
With your foot
off
the accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition key to STA RT and old it there.When the
engine starts, let gof the key. Use the acce lerator
stops), it ould be flooded with oo much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the
way
to the
floor and holding it there as you hold the key in
START fo r about three secon ds. If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but
this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds.
This clears the xtra gasoline from the engine.
I NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics inyour vehicle.
If
you add electrical
parts
or
accessories, you could change he way
the fuel injection system operates. Beforedding
electrical equipment, check withyour dealer.
If
you dont, your engine might not erform
properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part of this manual that tells how to o it
without damaging your vehicle. See Towing
Your Vehicle in the Index.
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Engine Power Switch ZR-1)
The LT5 engine in
your
To change thepower setting, put your engin e pow erkey
into the switch . urn the key to the setting
you
want and
let go. Thekey will return to the center position .
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ZR-1 has two sets of
intake runners and fuel
injectors. Theprimary set
can be run alone for
normal enginepower, or
both sets can be used for
full enginepower.
Full pow er gives you extra power for highw ay touring
and off-road sports useand reserve power for passing.
With normal power,youll notice less engineand
exhaust noise.
Your ZR -1 is able to run at full pow er under the
following conditions:
0 The engine coolant and oil temperatures are greater
than 6 8 F (20C) but less than 302F 150C).
Sys tem voltage is greater than ten vo lts.
The SERVICE ENG INE SOON light is not on .
You can switch the setting at engine speedsp to
4,000 rpm. When you select the FULL se tting, a light
near the switch will come on.It should go outwhen you
change back to the ORM AL setting. W henyou turn
the ignition off, the settingill go back to normal
power.
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Racing
or
Other Competitive Driving
See your W arranty Book before using your Corvette for
racing or other competitive driving.
Driving Through Deep Standing
Water
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NOTICE:
I f you use your Corvet te for racingr o t he r
compet i t ive dr iving, your engine may use more
oi l than it would with norm aluse. Low oil levels
can d amage the engine. e sure to check theil
level of ten d uring racing or oth er com pet i t ive
dr iv ing and keep theeve l a t o r nea r t he upp e r
m ar k on t he eng i neil dipstick. You may need to
add
oil . See Eng ine Oil in the Index.
NOTICE:
I f you dr ive too quickly through deep puddles or
s tanding water , water canome in through your
engines ai r intake and badly dam age your
engine. Never dr ive through water that islightly
lower than the underbodyf your vehicle. If you
cant avoid deep puddles or s tandingater, drive
throu gh them very lowly.
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Engine Coolant Heater (Canada
Only)
To
use the coolant heater:
1.
Turn off the engine.
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In very cold weather,
0F
(- 18
C)
or colder, the engine
coolant heater can help. You 'll get easier starting and
better fuel econom y during engine warm -up. U sually,
the coolant heater should be p lugged in a minimum of
four hours prior to starting your veh icle.
2. Open the hood and unw rap the electrical cord.
3.
Plug it into
a
normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.
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I NOTICE:
After youve used the coolant heater, be sure to
Automatic Transmission
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store the cord s it was before to keept away
from moving engine parts. If you dont, it could
be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? Theanswer depen ds on the weather, the kind of oil
you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list
everything here, we ask that you contact your Chevrolet
dealer in he area where youll be parking your vehicle.
The dealercan give you the best advice for that
particular area.
There are severa l different positions for your shift lever.
PARK P): This locks your rear wheels. Its the best
position to use wh en you start your engine because your
vehicle cant move easily.
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If you cann ot shift out f PARK (P), ease pressureon
the shift lever - push the shift lever all theway into
PARK (P) and release the hift lever button as you
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maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever
button and move the shift levernto the gearyou w ish.
See ShiftingOut of PARK (P) in the Index.
REVERSE (R):
Use this gear to back
up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to REVERSE (R)
hile
your vehicle
is
moving
forward could damage your transmission.
Shift
to REVERSE (R)
only after your vehicle is
stopped.
Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range
before starting the engine. Your Corv ette has a
brake-transmission shift interlock . You hav e to fully
apply your regular brakes before you can shift from
PARK (P) when the ignition key is in the R UN position.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to getout of snow,
ice or and without damaging your transmission, see
Stuck: In Sand, Mu d, Ice or S nown the Index.
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NEUTRAL
(N): In his position, your en gine doesnt
connect with the wheels. To restart when youre
already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use
NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 0):his position is for
normal driving. If you need more pow er for passing, and
youre:
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I NOTICE:
I
Damage to your transmission causedy shifting
out ofPARK (P) or NEUTRAL N) with the
engine racing isnt coveredy
your
warranty.
Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your
accelerator pedal about halfway dow n.
Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the
accelerator all
the
way down.
Youll shift dow n to the next gear and have more power.
DRIVE0 :his is likeAUTOMATICOVERDRIVE
@),
but you never go into overdrive.
Here are some times you m ight choose DFUVE (D)
instead of AUTOMATIC OV ERD RIVE 0):
0
W hen driving on hilly, winding roads
0
W hen going dow n a steep hill
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SECOND
(2):
This position gives you m ore power but
lower fuel economy. You can use SEC ON D (2) on h ills.
It can help control your speed as you go down steep
NOTICE:
If your rearwheels cant rotate , dont t ry to
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mountain roads, but then you w ould also want to use
your brakes off and on.
FIRST
1):
This position gives you even m ore power
(but lower fuel economy) than SECO ND (2).You can
use
it
on very steep hills, or in deep snow o r mud. If the
selector lever is put in FIR ST l), he transmission
wont shift into first gear until the vehicle is going
slowly enough.
dr ive. This might happenf you we re stuck in
ve r y deep s and o r m ud o r we r e up aga i ns tsolid
object . You could dam age your t ransmission.
Also, if you stop wh en going uphill , dont hold
you r vehicle there with only the accelerator
pedal . This could overheat and damage the
transmission. Use your brakes or shif t into
PARK (P) o hold your ehicle in positionon a
hill.
Maximum engine speed is limited to protect driveline
components from improper op eration.
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Manual Transmission
Six-Speed
SECOND (2):
Pre ss the clutch pedal as you let up on
the acceleratorpedal and shift into SECON D (2). Then,
slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you presshe
accelera tor pedal.
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I This is your shift pattern.
Heres how tooperate your
transmission:
ttFl
4
6
. R
FIRST (1): Press the clutchpedal and shift into
FIRST (1).
Then slowly let up on the clutchpedal as
you press the acc elerator pedal.
You can shift into FIRST
1)
when youre going less
than
40
mph
(64 kmh). If
youve come to a comp lete
stop and ts hard to shift into FIRST1),put the shift
lever in NEUTR AL (N ) and let up on the clutch. Press
the clutchpedal back down. Then shift into FIRST
1 ) .
THIRD, FOURTH, FIFTH AND SIXTH (3,4,5 and
6
): Shift into THIRD 3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and
SIXTH
(6)
the same way you do for SECO ND
(2).
Slowly le t up on the clutch pedal as you press the
accelera tor pedal.
TO
STOP:
Let up on the accelerator pedal and press
the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the
clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to
NEUTRAL
(N).
NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you start or
idle your engine. Your shift lever is in NEUT RAL (N)
when it iscentered in the shift pattern, not in any other
gear.
REVERSE (R):To back up, press down the clutch
pedal and shift into REVE RSE (R). Just apply pressure
to get he lever past FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) into
REVERSE (R). Let upon the clutch pedal slowly while
pressing the accelerator edal.
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Shift
Speeds
(Manual Transmission)
This chart show s when to shift to he next higher gear
One to
Four
Light (Manual Transmission)
When this amb er light
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for best fuel economy.
Manual
Transmission Recommended
Shift Speeds in mph krn/h)
Acceleration Shift Speed
1 t o 2
5 t o 6
t o 5
t o 4
t o 3
Engine
All
(80)
72)
64)
40)
24)
ng i nes
50
5
0
55
If your speed drops below 20 mph (30 km k) , or if the
engine is not running smoo thly, you sho uld down shift to
the next lower gear. You may h ave to do wnshift two or
more gears to keep the engine running smoothly o r for
good performance.
NOTICE:
When you are shifting gears, dont move the gear
shift
lever around needlessly. This
can
damage parts
of the transmission and may require costly repair.
Just shift directly into the next appropriate gear.
This lightwill come on when:
comes on, you can only
shift from FIRST (1) to
FOURTH (4) instead of
FIRST
(1)
to SECOND
(2).
This helps you get the best
possible fuel economy.
0 Th e engine coolant temperature is h igher than 120F
(50C).
0
You are going 15-19 mph (24-29
km/h),
and
0 You are at 13% throttle or less.
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Downshifting (Manual Transmission)
W hen you down shift, dont skip more than one gear. For
examp le, you can shift from SIXT H (6) to FIFTH5) or
NOTICE:
If you skip more than one gear whenou
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from SIXTH (6) to FOURTH (4). But do nt shift from
SIXTH (6) to THIRD (3).
Be carefulnot to drive aster than the speedsshown for
each gear:
1st . . . . . .
2nd
. . . . . . . . .
3rd . . . .
4th . .
. . 40 mph (64 km/h)
. . 60 mph (97 km/h)
. .
80
mph (129 kmh
. . 105 mph ( 1 6 9 M )
downshift, or if you race the enginehen you
downshift, youcan damage the clutch
or
transmission.
The six-speed transmission has a spring that centers the
shift lever near TH IRD
(3)
and FOURTH (4). This spring
helps you know which gear you are in when you are
shifting. Be careful when shiftingfrom FIRST (1) o
SECOND (2) or downsh ifting from SIXTH (6) to
FIFTH (5). The springs will try to pull the gear sh ift lever
toward
THIRD
(3) and FOURTH
(4).
Make sure you
move the lever into SECOND (2)or FIFTH (5). If you let
the lever move in the direction of the pulling,you may
end
up
shifting from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) or from
SIXTH (6) to THRD(3).
SelectiveRide Control (Option)
RIDE CONTROL
TOU R and SP ORT w ill provide a similar ride at low
speeds around town, and both settings will increase
control and firmness at higher spe eds. SPOR T, however,
will adjust more at higher speeds than TOU R will.
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SPORT I
This knob is on the center console. Turn it to select he
ride control of your cho ice:
TOUR: Use for city and highway driving. Providesa
smooth, soft ride.
SPORT: Use where road conditions or personal
preference demand more control. Providesmore feel,
or
response to the road cond itions.
PERF: Use for performance driving . Provides a tight,
firm ride and precise response to road cond itions.
PERF w ill provide much more control and a firmer ride
at all speeds.
You can select a setting at any time. Based on y our
speed, the system automatically adjusts to provide the
best ride and handling. Select a new s etting whenever
driving conditionschange.
The amber SERVICE RIDE CONTRO L light monitors
the system.Refer to Service Ride Control Light in he
Index.
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Your rear axle can give ou additional traction on snow,
mud,
ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle
most of the time, but when one of the rearwheels has no
traction and the other does, the limited-slip fe ature w ill
allow the wheel with traction to move the veh icle.
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Parking Brake
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To
set theparking brake, hold the brake pedal own.
Pull theparking brake lever up, hen move it back down.
This sets your parking brake, even hough the lever is
down.
If
the ignition s
on,
the parkingbrake indicator
light will comen.
To release theparking brake, hold the brake pedal down.
Pull the parking brake lever upuntil you can push n the
release button.Hold the release button in
as
you move
the brake lever all the ay down.
NOTICE:
Driving with the parking brake
n
can 'cause
your rear brakes to overheat. ou may have to
replace them, and you could also damage other
parts
of
your vehicle.
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Shifting Into PARK
(P)
(Automatic TransmissionModels Only)
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I
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
set the parking brak e.
holding in the button o n the lever and pushing th e
lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle.
2. Move the shift lever into thePARK (P) position by
3 . Move the ignition key to LOCK.
4.
Remove the key and take it with you.
If
you can
walk away from your vehicle with the ignitionkey in
your hand, your vehicle
is
in PARK
(P).
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the
Engine Running
(Automatic Transmission Models Onlv)
drivers seat.To find out how, see Shifting Into
PARK (P) in the Index.
When you are ready to drive, move he shift lever out f
PARK (P)before you release the parking brake.
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Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are parking on a hilland you dont shift your
transmission
into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the
vehicle may put too much force
on
the parking pawl in
the transmission.You may find itdifficult to pull
he
shift
lever out of PAR K
(P).
This is called torq ue lock.
To preven t torque lock, set the parking brake and then
shift intoPARK (P) properly before you leave the
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have
another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some
the pressure from the transmission, so you can pull the
shift lever out of PARK (P).
Shifting
Out
of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission)
Your Corvette has a brake -transm ission shift interlock.
You have to fully apply your regular brake before you
can shift from ARK (P) hen the ignition is in the
RUN position. SeeAutom atic Transm ission in the
Index.
If you cannot shift outof PARK
(P),
ease pressure on
the shift lever
-
push the shift lever all the
way
into
PARK (P) and rele ase the sh ift lever button as you
maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever
button and move th e shift lever into the gear you wish.
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If you ever hold the brake pedal dow n bu t still cant
shift out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the key to OFF,
Parking Over Things That Burn
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2.
Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step
4.
3. Shift to NEUTR AL (N).
4.
Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you
want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission)
Before you get out of your vehicle, put your m anual
transmission in REVER SE
(R)
and firmly apply the
parking brake.
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Engine
Exhaustunning Your Enginehile Youre
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Windows
Power Windows
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Follow the proper steps o be sure your vehicle wont
move. See Shifting Into
PARK
(P)
in the Index.
With power windows, switches on the door control each
window when the ignition is on or when DA B is
present. (See Delayed Accessory Bus in the Index.)
The switch for the drivers window has an Express
Dow n feature. Press the switch for at least one h ird of a
second, and the window will lower comp letely. To stop
Express Down, press the switch again.
You
can also open this window any amount by quickly
pressing and releasing the sw itch.
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Horn
Tilt
Wheel
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To
sound
the horn, press either horn sy mbol on you r
steering w heel.
A
tilt steering w heel allow s you to adjust the steering
wheel before you drive.
You
can also raise it to the h ighest level to give your
legs more
room
when you exit and enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wh eel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever toward you. M ove the steering wheel to a
com fortable level, hen release the lever to lock the
wheel in place.
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The Turn SignaVHeadlamp Beam
Lever
Tbrn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
dow nward (for left) positions. These positions allow you
to signal a tum or a lane change.
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The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes your:
0 Thm Signal and Lane C hange Indicator
0 Head lamp HighPLow Beam
0 W indshield Wipers
0
W indsheld W asher
0
Cruise Control
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or dow n.
W hen the turn is finished, the lever will return
automatically.
A chime w ill remind you if you leave your turn signal
on for more than one mile (1.6km f driving.
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If
a bulb is bu rned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the green arrows dont go on at all when you
signal a turn, check the fuse (see Fuses in the Index)
and for burned-out b ulbs.
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A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the
direction of the turn or lane chang e.
To
signal
a
lane change, just raise o r lower the lever
until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until
you com plete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it.
As
you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows dont
flash but ust stay on, a signal bulb may bebu rned out
and other drivers wont see your turn signal.
Headlamp HighLow Beam
P
1
To change the headlamps from low beam to highor high
to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you.
Then release it. Wh en the high beams are on, this blue
light on the instrument panel also will be on.
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Windshield Wipers
You control thewindshield
wipers by turning theband
You can set thewiper speed for a ong or short delay
between wipes. This canbe very useful in light rain or
snow. Turn the band to choose he delay time. The
closer toLO, the shorter the elay.
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with the wiper symbo l on it.
For a single wiping cy cle, turn the band to MIST . Hold
it
there until the wipers start, then let go. Th e wipers w ill
stop after one cycle. If you want more cy cles, hold the
band on MIST longer.
For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away
from you to the LO position. For high speed wiping,
turn the band further, toHI. To stop the wipers, move
the band to OFF.
Be sure to clear ice nd snow from he wiper blades
before using them. If theyre frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades
do
become
damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can verload your wipers. A circuit
breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear awa
snow or ice o prevent an overload.
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Windshield Washer
At the topof the turn signal
lever theres a paddle with
the word PUSH on it.
To
NOTICE:
When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturers instructions for
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spray washer fluid
on
the
The w ipers will clear thewindow and stop or return to
the previous setting. f you hold the paddle fo r more
than a secon d, he washer will spray until you release
the paddle.
adding water.
Dont mix water with ready-to-use washer
fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze
and damage your washer fluid ank and
other parts of the washer system.Also,
water doesnt clean
as
well as washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full
when its very cold. This allowsor
expansion, which could amage the tank if
it is completely full.
windshield washer. t can damage your
washer system and paint.
..
Dont use radiator antifreeze in your
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Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can
maintain a speed of about
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25 mph
(40 km/h)
or more
without keeping your foot
on theaccelerator. This can
really help on long trips.
Cruise control does not
work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h).
When you apply our brakes or push the clutch pedal
the cruise control shuts off.
If your vehicle is incruise control when the ASR system
begins to limit w heel spin, the cruise control will
automatically disengage. (See
ASR
System'' in the
Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely use it
again, you may turn the cruise control back on.
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To Set
Cruise
Control
To Resume
a
Set Speed
1. Turn the cruise control on.
Suppo se you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then you app ly the brake or clutch pedal.
This,
of
course, shuts off the cruise control. But you dont need
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2. Get up to the speed you w ant.
3 . Push in the set button
at the end
f
the lever
and release
it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
to reset it.
Once youre go ing about
25