1993 CHEVROLET CORVETTE service

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Section B: Owner Checks & Servrces
Listed below are owner checks and s&vice:s which should be
performed at the intervals specified to help ensure th-e
safety, dependability and emission control performance of
your vehicle.
Be sure any r~ecessary repairs .are completdat once,
Whenever any fluids or lubricants-are added to your vehicle,
make
sure they are the proper ones, -as shown in Section D.
CHECK
OR SERVICE _. -
Engine Oil Level
Engine
Coolant Level
Windshield WashGl
Fluid .Level
WHAT .TO. DO *
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necess-ary. If you have a ZR-1 you-should
check your engine oil when the engine is cold. See the Indecx under Engine OiG for Mer details.
Check the engine. coolant level in the coolant recovery tank and add the proper coalant mix if
necessary. See the Index under Coolant for further details.
Check the windshield washer flui.d level in the windshield washer’ tank and add the proper fluid
if necessary. See the Ida under W7ndshieZd Wusher.nuid for further details.
At Least Once a Month
CHECK WHAT TO DO 0R.SERVICE
Tire Inflation Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading
Information label. located on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See the Index under Eres for
further details.
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Section 6: Owner Checks & Services (Cant.)
CHECK
OR .SERVICE
Key Lock Cylinders
Body Lubrication
WHAT TO DO
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified ii.1 Section D.
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, .including those for the
hood, rear compartment, glove. box dool; console door and any folding- seat hardware. Section D
tells you what to use.
I. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see the Index under Parking Brake if necessary) md the
regular brake.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be -ready to turn off the engine immediately if -it
Starts.
work only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any other positbn, your vehicle
needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in N (Neutral], push the clutch down
halfway,
and try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the c1.utch.i~ pushed
down d the way to the floor. If the .starter works when the clutch isn't pushed all the way
down, your vehicle needs service.
3. On aummtic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in ea& gi%i&. The startejc should

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CHECK-
I OR SERVICE
Parking Brake
and Automatic
Transmission P (Park)
Mechanism Check
Underbody
Flu&ing
WHAT TO DO
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to mrn the key to Lack in each shift lever
position,
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to Lock only when the shift.levex is.h
With a manual transmission, the key should turn to Lock only when the shift lever is in
On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key to Lock without pressing -the button.
.The key should:turn to Luck only with the key button depressed. On all vehicles, the key should
come out only .in Lack. :'a
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P (park).
R (Reverse).
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Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing~downhill.- Keeping your foot on the r . cI dar
brake, set the parking .brake.
To check the. parking brake: With the- engine running and transmission .in N (Neutral), slowly
-remove foot pressure from the regular-brake pedal. Do this until the vehicleiis held by the
parking brake only.
To check the P. (Park) mechanism's holding ability: Shift to P (Park). Then release all brakes.
At least every spring use distilled water to flush any cortosive materials from the underbody.
Take care to
dean thoroughly any areas where mud.and other debris can collect.

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Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall).
You should let your- GM dealer's service department or other qualified ssvj,cg [email protected] do these j-obs. Make sure any necessary
repairs are completed
at once.
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Steering and
Suspension Inspection
Tire and Wheel
Inspection
Exhaust System
Inspection
~-
Rear Axle Service
Brake System
Inspection
WHAT SHOULD BE DOME
Inspect. the front and rear susp-ension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts,
signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses. for proper
hookup,
bindmg-, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage. If there is irregular or premature wear, check the
wheel alignment. Inspect for damaged wheels.
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the
body neat the exhaust system. Look for broken,
damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or
other conditions which could cause a heat buildup in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes
into the- vehicle.
See the Index under Engine Exhaust.
Check:the gear lubricant leve1.h the rear axle and add if needed. See the Index: under Rear Axle.
A fluid loss in this system;may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair it if needed.
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect
-other brake parts, .hcluding calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adju\
stment. You
may need
to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in
frequent braking.
NOTE:. A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be
serviced.
Also, if 'the brake system warning light stays on or comes on, something may be wrong
with .the brake system. See the Index under Brake System Warning Light. 'If your anti-lock brake
systemwarning light stays on, comes on or flashes, something may be wrong with the anti-lock
brake system. See the Index under Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.

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Section E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are. jperfomed, tecord the. date,
odometer readingpwd who performed-the service in the
columns indicated. When ccmpleting the Maintenance
Perfmined column, insert-the nurnbeis frm:the Schedule I
or Schedule. I1 'mairitenance charts which correspond to the
maintenance performed. Also, you should retain all
maintenance receipts. your Corvette owner's portfolio is-a
convenient place 'to store them.

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contact Chevrolet If you need
assistance. This part also tells you
how .to obtain service publications
and how to report any safety
defects..
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................................................................... 342
Corvette Action Center.. ........................................................................\
........... 343
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired ............................ 343
BBB Mediation/Arbitration Program 344
Reporting Safety Defects ........................................................................\
........... 346
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program ......................................................... 347
Service Publications.. ........................................................................\
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Your -satisfaction and goodwill are
important to
your dealer and Chewolet.
Normally, any concern yith the sales
transaction or the operation of your
vehicle will. be resolved by your dealer's
Sales
OP Service Departments.
Sometimes, however, despite the best
intentions.
of all concerned,
misunderstandings can occur.
If your
concern has not been resolved to yaw
satisfaction, the following steps should
betaken: contact the
owner of the
dealersfiip or
the General Manager.
STEP TWO: If after contacting a-
member of Dealership Management, it
appears
your concern cannot be
resolved
by the dealership without.
further help, contact the.Chevrolet
Customer Assistance
Center by calling
In Canada, contact GM o€%anada
Customer Assistance Center in
Oshawa-
by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or
1-800-263-7854 (French).
In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In
Puerto Rico or US. Virgin Islands, call
1-809-763-1315. In ail other overseas
locations, contact GM International
Export Sales in Canada-by caliing
1-800-222-1020.
1-416-644-4112.
For' prompt assistance, please. have the
foliowing information available to give
the Customer Assistance Representative:
Your name, address, tidephone
number
Vehicle Identification Number (This
is available. from the vehicle
registration
or title, or the plate
I attached to the.left top of -the
instrument panel
and viiible through
the windshield.)
9 Dealership name .and location
Vehicle delivery date and present
mileage
Nature of concern

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24-Hour Roadside Assistance
Number
i- X8002
Chevrolet Roadside
Assistance Progrmn
To enhance Chevrolet's strong
commitment
to customer satisfaction,
Chevrolet is excited to announce the
establishment
of the Chevrolet/Geo
Roadside Assistance Center.
As the
owner of a
1993 Corvette, membership
in
Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance
is available 24
hours
a day, 365 days a year, by calling
This toll-free number will provide you
over-the-phone roadside assistance with
minor mechanical problems."
If your
problem cannot be resolved over the
phone,
our advisors have access to a
nationwide network
of dealer
recommended service providers. The
following services are available:
Towing
Locksmith
Tire repair
Glass replacement
Rental car or taxi
9 Additional services as necessary
': In Canada, caa 1 -8&-268-680O.for d&&
1-800-CHEV ZR1 (1-800-243-8971).
on Roadside Assistance.
The Roadside Assistance Center uses
companies that will provide you with
quality and priority service. aen
roadside services are required, our
advisors wil1 explain any payment
obligations that
may be incurred for
utilizing outside services.
For'"prompt assistance when calling,
please have the following available t
give
to the advisor:
Vehicle Identification Number
License plate number
9 Vehicle color
9 Vehicle location
Telephone number where you can be
Vehicle mileage
* Description of problem
Please refer to
the Roadside Assistance
brochure inside your owner's portfolio
for full program details.
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