1993 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Owners Manual

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'Emergencies. Braking ....................... 178
Emergencies. Steering in ................. 180
Emergency Starting .......................... 205
Emergencies on the Road ................. 203
Emergency Towing .......................... 208
Engine Block Heater ......................... 66
Engine
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gage ............................................... 106
Engine Cooling System .................... 262
Engine Exhaust ..................... 79, 80, 200
Coolant .......... 216, 262, 263, 311, 317
Engine Identification ......................... 304
Engine Oil ........................................ 249
Capacity .......................................... 3 1 f
Energy Conserving ......................... 252
Low Oil Light ................................. I X8
Additives ....................................... 253
Checking 81 Adding .............. 249. 250
Disposing of Used Oil .................... 254
Pressure Gage ............................... 103
Substitute ........................................ 253
Temperature Gage ......................... 104
When to Change ............................. 253
Engine Oil Life Monitor .................. 109
Engine Overheating ......................... 213
160
Engine Power Curves ....................... 319
Engine Power Key ............................. 56
Engine Power Switch ........................ 74
Engine Specifications ....................... 313
Engine, starting
Automatic Transmission ................. 63
Manual Transmission ..................... 65
Ethanol in Gasoline .......................... 242
Exhaust
Dangerous Gas in ....... 59, 79,80, 200
Parking with the.Engine
Expectant Mothers, Use of
Expressway Driving ......................... 191
Extender, Safety Belt .......................... 37
Exterior Appearance
Running ............................ 67, 78, 80
.Safety Belts ...................................... 31
(see Appearance Care)
Rbric cleaning
(see Appearance Care)
Fabric Protection ............................. 291
Fan Warnings ........... 206, 207, 215, 246
Fiberglass Springs ............................ 303
Filliig the Fuel Tank ....................... 244
Filter
Air Cleaner ............................. 254, 312
Oil ........................................... 253, 312
Finish. Damage ................................... 302
Flashers, Hazard
Warning ......................................... 204
Flat Tire ............................................ 224
Storing a .Flat-& cept ZR-l .......... 233
StoMg a .Flat-Z R-1 ..................... 234
Flooded Engine ............................ 62, . 64
System ............................................ 145
Capacities ....................................... 311
Hydraulic Clutch ............................. 260
Power Steering .............................. -269
Rear Axle ................................ 261, 318
Windshield Washer .......... 84,269, 318
plow-Through Ventilation
Pluid
Brake ..................................... 270, 317
Transmission ................. 256, 311, 317
Fluids & Lubricants ........................ 317
Fog, Driving in ................................ 189
Fog Light Bulb Replacement ... 275, 314
Freeway Driving ............................... 191
Fog Lights ............................................ 92

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Hills. Parking an ................................. 1y6
Hwd Release .. .._ ................................. 245
Safety Warning ................................ 246
Warning,. Overheated Engine ........ 2:13
Horn .................................................... 8.1.
Hot Engine, Safety
Warni&s ......... ZG, 2.16, 24.6, 267, 271
How to.Use This Manual ....................... 9
-Hydroplaning .................................... 188;
HOW the Anti-Lock' System WO&S ..... 174
Hy&aulic Clutch Fluid ..................... 260
Zdentificatim Humxer. VeKcle ...... 303
Idling Your Engine ...................... 67 ,. 78
If-Y0u'r.e Stuck:: In S.and., Mud,
Ice ar Snow ............................ 201, 237
'XgnWm
Key ........ ........................................... 42
Pos~tl.ons ..,............................................. 6p ....
mtlmixiated EII~ system ..................... 57
Indicator Lights (s.ee Warning Lights)
Infant Restraint (see Child Restraints)
. Idatable Restmint ............................. 26
Inflatable Restraint Light. ........... 27, 115
.Infiation, Tires .................. ....-.. ........... 282 .
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Ingide Rearview Mirror ...................... 92
Instrument Panel ................................ 9.9,
Clusters .......................................... 100
Warning Lights ............................... 102
Jck, Tire .......................................... 226
Jump Startmg .................................... 205
K y, ’I Engine Power ........................... 56
‘Intensity Control .............................. 91
Key Release Button ............................ 60
Keys ..................................................... 42
Lane Change Indicator ............. i ...... 82
Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt .................. 23
Front ................................................. 23
Use by Children .......................... 32, 36
Latches, Seatback ............................... 17
Lighter ................................................. 96
Lights
Daytime Running
Lights ................ 90
Headlights .......................... 89, 90, 185
Keyless Entry System .................. 44, 120
Fog ..................................................... 92
Operation .......................................... 90
Reading/Map ................................... 92
security .......................................... 108
Taillights .......................................... 89
.Removing & Replacing Bulbs ....... 273
Replacement Bulbs ........................ 314
Turn Signal ....................................... 82
Underhood ..................................... 249
Warning Lights ............................... 102
Limited-Slip Rear Axle ....................... 76
Loading Your Vehicle ....................... 280
Lock, Torque .................................... 198
Locks ...............I.. .................................. 43
Long Distance Driving .................... 193
Low Battery ..................................... 205
Low Coolant Warning Light ........... 112
Low Fuel Warning .........;.................. 103
Low Oil Light ................................... 118
Low Oil Pressure Warning ............... 104
Low Tire Pressure Light ................... 113
Low Tire Pressure
Warning System .............................. 113
Lowering Your Convertible Top ..... 125
Lubricants & Fluids ......................... -3 17
Luggage Carrier .................................. 94
Mbtenance Record ...................... 340
Maintenance Schedule ..................... 321.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............ 118
Manual Front Seat ............................... 14
Manual Lap4 houlder
Safety Belt ....................................... 23
Manual Reclining Seatback ................. 16
Manual Transmission
Adding Fluid
.................................. 260
Checking Fluid ............................... 259
shifting ............................................ 70
Methanol in Gasoline ....................... 241:
Mileage Indicator
Mirrors (see
Odometer G Speedometer)
Convex Outside ............................... 93
Power Remote
Control .................... 93
Mountain Driving ............................ 195
Inside Manual DayLNight ................ 92
Visor Vanity .................................... 94
New Vehicle “Break-In” Period ........ 59
Night Drivlng .................................... 184

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Problems on the Road ....................... 203
Publications (see Service Publicatilins)
During ............................................. 31
(see Ouerheated Engine)
-Radio (see:Audio System)
Readinmap Li&ts ............................... 92
Rear Axle ........................................... 261
Rear Axle, Limited-Slip ..................... 76
Rear Storage Compartment ................. 95
Rear Window D.efogger ............ 138,1.144
Rearview Mirror .................................... 92
Redining Seat-backs, M,mu al ............ .16
-Reminder. Light, Safety Belt ................ 22
Remote Hatch Release ....................... 57
Removable Rciof Panel
Instal~ng ......................................... 123
Rerrioving ....................................... 120
storing ........................... ~ .................... -1.22
Replacement Bdbs .......................... .3f.4
Replacement Fuses ........................... 307
.RkpIacement Parts. ........................... 3 12-
Ra-diator Pressure Cap ...................... 268
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Replacement. Windshield Wiper
Blade ............................................. 279
Replacing Bulbs ............................... 273
Replacing Tires ................................ 284
Replacing Wheels ............................. 287
Reporting Safety Defects .................. 346
Restraints, Child .................................. 33
Road Signs ....................................... 164
Color ............................................... 164
Shape ............................................. 165
Symbols .......................................... 166
Tr&c Lights ................................. 166
Yom Own Signals ......................... 167
Roads, Hill and Mountain ................ 195
Roadside Assistance Numbers ......... 347
Rocking Your Vehicle ...................... 237
Roof Panel, Removable .................... 120
Rotatron, Tire ..................................... 283
Rough Idling ....................................... 80
Replacing Safety Belts ........................ 58
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S afety Belts ....................................... 1 7
Adults ................................................ 22
.Checking. .......................................... 37
Children ..................................... 32, 36
Child Restraints .............................. 33
Child Restraints-How to
Install Them .................................. 34
Child Restraints, Where to Put ....... 34
Cinch Feature ............................. 24, 35
Cleaning ......................... .i .............. 295
Driver Position ............................... 23
Extender .......................................... 37
How 'to Wear ............................. 22, 23
INFL REST (Inflatable
Restraint) Light
.................... 27, 115
Larger Children ............................... 36
Lap-Shoulder Belt ............................ 23
Passenger Belts ............................... 31
Pregnancy, Use During .................... 31
Replacement .................................... 38
Questions & Answers ........ .21,24, 36
Reminder Light ................................ 22
Right Front, Adult Passenger ......... 31
Smaller Children and 3abies ............ 32
Supplemental Inflatable 'Restraint
(SIR) .............................. 26
Top Strap ........................................ 34
Torn .................................................. 38
Twisted ............................................. 25
Why You Should Wear Safety Belts ... 19
Scheduled Maintenance Services .... 524
Scotchgard'" Fabric Protector ........ '291
Seat Belts (see Safety Bdts)
Seat Controls ........................................ 14
Sea~s .................................................... 14
.Manual Front Seat .......................... 14
. Manual Reclining Seatback ............ 16
Power Seat ...................................... 14
Reclining Seatback. ........................... 16 .
Seatback Latches .............................. 17
Sport Seat ........................................... 15
Secwrity Light ............................ .56, 108
Security Shade ................................... 96
Selective Ride Control ....................... 76
Sewice ASR Light ............................ 116
Service Engine S.oon Light- ............... 118
Service Information .......................... 240
Service LTPWS Light ...................... :114
SeZYice . Parts Identification Label .... 304
Service Publications ........................ 348 .
Service Publications Order Form ... 351
Service Ride Control Light ............... 119
Service Station Information
.............. 368
Setting the Clock .............................. 148
Setting- the Trip Odometer ............... 111
S hilt Light ............................................ 72
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Starting Your Engine
Autonktic Transmission ................ 63
In Very Cold Weather ................ 62. 64
M-anual Transmission ...................... 65
Starting Your Car if the Battery
is "Dead" (see Jump Starting)
Steering
Ln Emergencies .............................. 180
Off-Road Recovery .......................... 181
Tips ................................................. 179
Steering Wheel, Tilt ............................. 81
Stereo Sound Systems
(see.Audio Systems)
Storage
Center- Corisole .................................. 95
Glove Box ........................................ 59
Rear Storage Compartment .............. 95
Except Z.R-1 Rear Tires ................. 233
ZR-I Rear Tires ............................. 23.4
Storing Your Vehicle .......................... 272
Stuck, If You Are ...................... 201, 237
Sun Visors ........................................... 93
Supplemental Inflatable
Restraint
(SIR) System ....................... 26
Light ..................................... 27, 115
Storing a Plat Tire
Questions & Answers ................... 128
Servicing Corvettes with SIR ....... 30
Warning-s ............................. 26. 2-7. 30
Synthetic Oil ..................................... 238
System Problems .............................. 120
T achometer ..................................... 101
Taillight Replacement ........................ 276
Tape.Player (see Adio Systems)
Technical Facts & Specifications
Bulbs ................................................... 314
Capacities and Specifications. ........ 311
Dimensions ...................................... 31.6
E1estri"d Equipment,
Add-on ........................... 65, 146, 304-
En.ine.. .p ec...ons ...................... 313
Fluids:& Lubrimts ..................... !. 317
Fuses & Circuit Breakers .............. 305
Replacement Parts ........................... 312
Service Parts Identification
'Label ............................................ 304
Vehick Identification Number
(VIN) ............................................ 3303
TemperatureWag .............. 106, 111
The €t .................................................... 52
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Theft Deterrent . System ...................... 53
Themostat ........................................ 268
Throttle Cable Adjusters ................... 256
Tilt Steering wheel.. ............................ 8 1.
Time, Setting the ............................. 148
Tires .................................................. 281
‘fBlow Out” ....................!............... 224
Buying New ..................................... 284
Chains ................................... 236, 288
Flat, Changing .............................. 225 .
Idition .......................................... 282
Inspection ....................................... 284
Loading .......................................... 280
Low Pressure Warning Light ........... 113
Pressure ......................................... 282
Quality Grading ............................. 285
Rotation ......................................... 283
Spare, Compact ............................ 236
Special Wheel Nut Socket- ............. 226
Storing a Flat .......................... 233, 234
Wear Indicators ............................. 284
Wheel Alignment & Tire Bal an= ... 287
Wheel LO& Key .................... 226, 233’
Wheel Replacement ...................... 287
‘when to Replace Wheels .............. 287
Winter Driving ............................... 198
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Torque Lock ..................................... 198
Towing a Trailer ............................... 201
‘Towing Your Corvette ...................... 208
Traf€ic Lights ................................... 166
.Transmission, Automatic ............ 67, 78
Transmission, Manual ................. 70, 79
Trip Monitor ..................................... 11 0
ENG MET ..................................... 111
FUEL INFO ................................... 11 0
Gauge ............................................. 111
Trip Odo ........................................ 111
Trip Reset ....................................... 11 1
Trip Odometer ................................. 11 1
Twn and Lane Change Indicator ..... 82
Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever .... 82
Acceleration Slip Regulation
Button
............................................ 89
Cruise Control .................................. 84
Headlight High-Low Beam
Changer ............................... .‘91
Turn & Lane Change Indicator ...... 82
Turn Signal Indicator ..................... 82
Turn Signal Replacement
Front
............................................ 276
Rear ............................................. 276
Windshield-Washer ........................... 83
Windshield Wipers .......................... 83
Turn Signal Indicator ........................ 82
Underhood Engine Lights -and
Fuse ........................................ 249, 309
Universal The8 Deterrent ................... 53
Unleaded Gasoline .......................... 241
Upholstery Care ............................... 290
Urban Driving .................................. 190
‘Vehicle Identification Number
(V~) .............................................. 303
Vehicle Loading ............................ .- ... 280
Vehicle Storage ................................ 272
Ventilation ........................ 137, 143, 1.45
VIN ................................................... 303
Visor Vanity Mirrors ......................... 94
Voltmeter .......................................... 105
wming Flashers. Hazard ........... 204
Warning. Lights
Anti-Lock Brake
System ............... 117
ASR System .......... .......................... 115

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Deep Snow ............. ... .......... .@l, 237
Blizzard .......................................... 200
Wiring Plug, Accessory .................. .147
If Your Vehicle is Stuck.-in
If You’re Caught. in a
Wrecker Towing ...... ..*!+ .................. ..208
Z R- 1 Hotline ..... ..!.?,. ...,.-. .................... 75