1993 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ABS

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine P TO Use Anti-L.ock:
Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the
brake pedal downand let anti-lock
work for you. You may feel the brake
pedal
vibrate, or you -may notice some
noise,
but thi.s is normal.
When the ABS is active, the ABS
ACTIVE light- conies on to-indicate luw
traction conditions.
Adjust your -driving
accordingly.
When
you start your vehicle and begin
to drive away, you may hear a
momentary motsr Qr .clicking, noise-and
you. my even notice that, yow bmke
pedd -moves a little while this is going
on.
This is the ABS test-ing itself. You-
may also hear and feel this durihg a
hard stop.
Corvette ASR (Acceleration SIip
R.egulati0.n) System
Yo& vehicle has an ASR system that
limits wheel
spin. This is especially
useful in slippery road conditions. The
ASR system works at all speeds. It
limits
wheel spin by reducing englne
torque
by cLusing the throttle and
managing
sp'ark and .applyiag the rear
brakes. You may €&el the system
working., .or
you may notice some noise,
but this is normal.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your Driving and the Road
Skidding (CONT.)
(including engine braking by shifting to
a lower gear). Any sudden change could
cause the tires
to slide. You may not
realize
the surface is slippery until your
vehicle
is skidding. Learn to recognize
warning clues-such as enough water,
ice or packed snow
on the road to make
a ‘‘mirrored surface”-and slow down
when you have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock braking
system
(ABS) helps avoid only the
bralung skid.
Steer the way you want
the vehicle to
go.
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than.
day driving. One reason is that some
drivers are likely
to be impaired-by
alcohol or drugs, with night vision
problems, or by fatigue.
Here are some tips
on night driving.
Drive defensively. Remember, this is
the most dangerous time.
Don’t drink and drive. (See the Index
under Drunken Dn’ving for mure on
this problem.)
Adjust your inside rearview mirror to
reduce
the glare from headlights
behind you.
Since you can’t see as well, you may
need
to slow down and keep more
space between you and other vehicles.
It’s hard to teil how fast the vehicle
ahead
is going just by looking at its
taillights.
speed roads. Your headlights can light
up only so much road ahead.
Slow down, especially on higher
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you’re tired, pull off the road in a
safe place and rest.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine c
.-
WETen your brake fluid falls to a.low
level,
your brake warning light,
SERVICE ABS light and SERVICE
ASR light will come on. The- anti-lock
brake and .acceleration
slip regulation
systems are disabled when your brake
flu.id falls to
it low level. See thedndex
under
Brake System Warning Light;
To Add Brake Fluid:
Lift the cap and pour in fluid to the
MAX mark on the master cylinder. Do
not oveffiI1.
&%at to Add:
When you do need brake fluid, use-
)nly
DOT-3 brake fluid-such as
lelcrr Supreme 1P (GM Part No.
.052535). Use new brake fluid from a
'eded. container only.
NOTlCE
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern
vehicle is
complex. Its many parts have
to be
of top quality -and work well
together if the vehicle is to haye really
good braking. Vehicles we design and
test have top-quality GM brake-parts in
the&, as
your Corvette does when it is
new. When you replace parts of your
braking 'system-for example, when
your brakelinings wear down and you
have to have new ones put in-be sure
you get new genuine GM replacement
parts. If.you don't, your brakes may no
longer work properly. For example, if
someone.puts
in b.r&e linings that are
wrong for your vehicle, .the balance
between your
front and rear brakes can
change, for the worse. The braking
performance
you've come to expect can
change in many other ways if.-someone
puts
in the wrong replacement brake
parts.
27 I

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ..I
Service & Appearance Care
Front Turn Signal Light
Replacement
To replace a front turn signal bulb on
your,Corvette, follow these steps:
1, Release the hood latch and raise the
hood
to the open position.
2. From the engine compartment side,
remove the front turn signal light by
rotating the bdb socket counter-
cloclwise
'14 turn and pulling it out.
3. Replace the light.
4. To reinstall the bulb socket, match
the three
loclcing tabs on the socket
with the three notches
on the
housing.
and rotate it cloclmise.
5. Push the bulb socket into the housing
276
.................
....................................................
Rear Turn Slgnal and Taillight
Replacement
To replace a rear turn signal and
taillight on your Corvette, €0110~ these
steps:
1. Use a #15 Tom* driver to remove
the
screws from the lens.
2. Pull the lens out.
3. Push the bulb in and turn counter-
clockwise. Remove the bulb from the
socket.
4. Replace the bulb by pushing the new
bulb in and turning it clockwise.
5. Replace the lens. To prevent water
from getting inside the lens, make
sure the lens seal is properly
positioned. Tighten the
screws.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Service & Appe; rance Care
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil,
butter, margarine, shoe polish, cofEee
with cream, chewing
gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon,
tar
and asphalt.
Carehlly scrape off excess stain.
* Then follow the solvent-type
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and
instructions earlier
in this
section.
asphalt will stain
if left on a vehicle
seat fabric.
They should be removed
as
soon as possible. Be careful,
because the cleaner
will dissolve them
and may cause them to bleed.
Non-Greasy Stains: Like catsup,
coffee (black), egg, hit, hit juice,
mill<, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and
blood.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
sponge the
soiled area with cool
water.
1f.a stain remains, follow the foam-
type instructions
earlier in this
section.
or urine, treat the area with a
waterhaking soda
solution: 1
teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to
I cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water.
Finally, if needed, clean lightly with
solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains: Like candy, ice
cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and
udmown stains.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
clean with cool water
and allow to
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit
dry-
. If a stain remains, clean it with
solvent-type cleaner.
Cleaning the Carpeting In Your
Corvette
Your vehicle has a color-fast solution
dyed carpet. To clean this type Of carpet:
Dry Stain: Carefully scrape off excess
stain. Then
use a small .hand brush io
gently remove the rest of the crusted
material.
Wet Stain: Carefully blot the stain with
an absorbent cloth, pap&- towel
or':
sponge.
If the stain persists, treat the area with a
solution of four parts water td one part
household bleach (5.25% solution) and
let stand for approximately one hour.
Then rinse thoroughly with a
detergent/water solution.
Follow this
with three additional rinsings
of water
only, thoroughly blotting the area after
each application.
L Ij
292

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine .-
P
How This Part is Organized
The remainder of this part is divided intu five secti.ons:
Section
A: Scheduled Maintenance Services shows .what to.
.have done and how often. Some of these servicescan be
complex, so unless. you are. technically qualified and have-
the necessary equipment, you should let your deder's
service department or another qualified service center do
these jobs.
A
Performing maintenance -work on a vehicle &I be
dangerous. XnXrying.to do some jabs, you can be
sericiusly injured, Do your own maintenance work, only
if you have the required .know-how and the proper tools
and equipment for the job. If yuu have any doubt, have
a qualified technician do the work:
Ifyou 'are sldi,ed enough to do some work on your vehicle,
you will probably want to get the service infamation GM
publishes. You will find a list of publications and how to get
them in this manual, See the index under Service
Publications.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1-
-
ABS Active Light ........................... 117
ABS Service Light ........................... 117
ABS Light ......................................... 117
Acceleration Slip Regu’laticin
(ASR) System .......................... 89,. 175
Accessory Wiring . Plug .................... 147
Action Center, Corvette ................... 343
Adding
Brake Fluid
.......... ........... ............ . 27 1
Electrical Equipment ...... 65, 146, 304
Engine Coolant ..... 216, 262,311,3.27
Engine Oil ............................... 250, 31 1
Hydraulic Clatch Fluid’ ......... 260, 3 17
Power Steeting Fluid ............ 269, 318
Rear Axle Fluid ..................... 262, 318
Sound Equipment ........................... 146
Transmission Fluids. ..... 25.9,260, 317
Windshield Washer
Fluid ............................... 84, 269, 3 17
Air .Bag (see Supplemental Inflatable
AirCieaner Filter ..................... 254, 312
.Air Conditioner ....................... 136., ‘142
Alcohol, .Driving Under thi Influence
of ..................................................... 169
Restraint)
Alcohol in Gasoline ......................... 242
Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning
................................ 296. 301
Antenna, Power ............................... 161
Antifreeze ......... 216, 262, 263, 311., 317
Anti-Lock Br.& e
Removing ....................................... 228
System (ABS) ....................... 117? 1-73
Anti-Lock Brake System Light ........ 117
Ashtray and Lighters .......................... 96
ASR Off Light .............................. .... 116
ASR System ................................. 89, 175
Cassette Playek ........................... 149
Music System) ............................ 152
Music System) ............................ 155
Appearance Care .............................. 289
ASR Active Light ............................. 115
Audio Systems ................................. 146
AM/FM Stereo with
.AM/F M. Stereo-with
Cassette Player
(Delco-Base@
AM/FM Stereo with CassetteKD
Player (Delco-Bose*
Care of Audio Systems ................. 160
-Radio Reception. For the Best ...... 159
Setting.the Clock ............................ I48
Automatic Electroriic Climate
Aptomatic
Transmission
Control ........................................... 140
Adding Fluid ................................. 259
Axle, Rea Liniited-Slip ....................... 76
Checking Fluid ................................. 2.56
Shifting., ....................................... 67, 78
&ry ..................................... 205, 272
Jump Starting ..........................?........ 205
Warnings .......................... 205, 206, 272
Battery Warning . Gage ..................... 105
Battery Warning Light ....................... 118
Blizzard ............ ..i.. ........................... 200
Block Heater, Engine ......................... 66
“Blowout, ” Tire .................................. 224
Brake AdjustmenL
..................................... 178
Fluid ...................................... 270, 317
Master Cylinder ............................ 270
Parking ............................................. 77
Pedal Travel .................................... 178
Warning Light .................................. 106
Wear Indicators .............................. 177
351 I..
.