1993 CHEVROLET CORVETTE load capacity

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Don't exceed the maximum vehicle
capacity
when loading your Corvette.
For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, .see the Index
under Loadhtg Your Vehicle.
To prevent damage-or loss of cargo as
you're driving, check now and then to.
make sue the'luggage-Carrie? and cargo
are still securely fasteried.
Cenfer Storage Console
To. open it, push the button on the front
edge to the
rear and lift the.front edge.
Your whed lock key, roof panel or
hardtop wrench
and special wheel nut
socket -are stored here.
You can use the door key to lock and
unlock thecenter console. Remove the
ley immediately after
use to prevent
damage.when the driver-is seated.
Re.ar Storage Compartment
There is a special compartment in the-
flom behind the pa-ssenger seat for use
in-storing tools or valuables. 'To open it,
push the. button -and lift the lid. You
can use the dour key t.0 lo-ck this
compartment.
The
top tray may.be removed for more
storage spa-ce.

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Your fuel gage bars light up when the-
ignition ken, -or if the ignition is off,
wken you turn on your.parking lights,
to’ show you about how much fuel you
have left..
When the normal display -is ,down to .the
last
two bars, the message RESERVE
will appear on the left of the-:gag.e.
Here are threethings that some owners
ask about. None of these show a
problem with your bel gage:
At. the gas station, the gas pump shuts
.off be€ore the gage reads F (Full).
It takes a little more or. less fu.el to fill
up than the gage indicated. For
.example., the gage may have. indicated
-t-he tank was half full, but it actually
t0.olr.a 1.ittle more or. less than half the
tanlr’s capacity to ‘fill the tank.
The gage moves a lit& whmyau turn
.a c-arner or spee.d up.
For your fuel tank cap,acity, see Service
Station Information an the last page of-
this manual.
Engine Oil Preesure Gage
Your oil pressure gage shows the oil
pressute .in psi (ptiunds per. s-quare
inch)
or l engine is runnhg. Oil pressure. may
vary with engine -speed, outside
temperature and .oil viscosity. In fact,
while the engine Is warmirig tip, the oil
pressure will be higher than at the
:normal operating ternpaature,
Readings ab.ove-.the shaded area
indicate the.,normal operating range.
If.the gage reads in the shaded area
when you’re idling and stays therej oil
isn’t running thrDugh your engine
properly.

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Use premium ,unleadedgasohe rated at
91 octane higher, You may use
middle grade or rcgultir unleaded
gasolines, but-
your vehicle may not
accelerate as
well. The gasoline you use
should meet specifications ASTM
D4814 inthe US. and CGSB 3-5-92 in
Canada. These fuels should have the
proper additives, so you should not
have
to add- mything’to the fuel.
In the US. and Canada, it’s easy to be
sure. you get the right lrind of gasoline
(unleaded). You’ll
see “UNLEADED”
right QII the pump. And-only unleaded
nozzles
will fit into your vehicle’s filler
neck.
Be sure the posted-octane for premium
is at least 91 (at leatit 89 €or middle-
grade and 87 for regular). If the octane
is less than 87, yuu may get a heavy
knocking nu& when you drive. I€. it’s
bad enough, it
can damage YOLK engine.
If you’re usingfuel rated at 91 octane or
higher and you still hear heavy
knocking, your engine needs service.
But don’t wq if you hear a little
pinging noise
when you’re accelerating
or driving up
a hill. That’s normal and
you don’t have to buy a higher .octane
fuel to get rid of pinging. It’s the heavy,
constant
knock that means you have a
problem.
Fuel Capacity: 20 U. S. Gallons
(75.7 L) . Use unleaded he1 only.
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Engine Oil (CONI-.)
To Check Engine Oil:
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a
paper towel or a cloth, then push it back
in all the way. Remove it again, Beeping
the
tip lower.
LTI Engine: Checking Engine Oil
L15
Engine: Checking Engine Oil
When to Add Oil:
*If the oil is at or below the ADD line,
you'll need to
add some oil.. But you
must use the right kind. This section
explains what kind of ail.to use. For
crankcase capacity, see the Index under
Capacities and Specifications.

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Two labels on your vehicle show how
much weight
it may properly carry. The
Tire-Loading Information label found
on
the rear edge of the driver's door
tells
you the proper size, speed rating
and recommended inflation pressures
€or the tires
on your vehicle. It also
gives you impartant information about
the number
of people that can be in
your vehicle and the total weight that
you can carry. This weight is called the
Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes
the weight of all occupants, cargo, and
all nonfactory-installed options. The other
label is the Certification label,
also on the rear
edge of the driver's
door. It
tells you the gross weight
capacity of
your vehicle, called the
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).
The
GVWR includes the weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Never exceed the GVWR
for your
vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating
(GAWR) for either the front or
rear axle.
And, if you do have a heavy load, you
should spread it out. Don't carry more
than
100 lbs. (45 kg) in the rear area of
your Corvette.
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Wheel Alignment and
Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at. the
factory
to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will'not need to ha
your wheels aligned again. However,
if
you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle
pulling.one way or the. other, the
alignment may need
to be reset. 'If you
notice your vehicle vibrating when
driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked
or badly ruste-d.
If wheel nuts keep
coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If
the wheel leaks air out, replace it
(except some aluminum wheels, which
can sometimes be repaired). See your
Chevrolet dealer
if any of these
conditions exist.
Your dealer will know
the lund
of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same
load carrying capacity, diameter, width,
offset, and
be mounted the same way as
the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your
wheels, wheel bolts,
or wheel nuts,
replace them only with new GM original
equipment parts..This way, you will be
sure
to have the right wheel, wheel
bolts, and wheel
nuts for your Corvette.
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Using the twmg replaiement. '
wheels, wkl bolts, or.wheel
nuts: on your .vehicle an be
dangerous. It mu14 afi& &e
braking and handling of.your
vehicle, make yourtires lose air and
make you.lose
control. You could
have. a
collision in which you or
others could be injured. Always use
the correct wheel: wheel bolts, and
wheel nuts for replacement.
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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