1993 CHEVROLET CORVETTE winter tires

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Hill an.d Mountain Roads (C.ONT.)
*- As you go over the top of a hilI, be
alert. There could
be something in
your lane, like a stalled car or an
accident.
* You may see highway signs 0x1
mountains that warn of special
problems. Examples are long
grades,
passing or na passing zones, a falling
rocks area, or winding roads. Be alert
to these and take appropfiate action.
Winter driving can present special
problems. See the .Index under Winteu.
Driving.
Parking on UMs
Hills and mountains mean spectacular
scenery. But please be car.eful where
you stop if you decide to look at the
view or t.ake pictures. .Look €or pull-offs
or parking areas .provided for scenic
viewing.
Another part of this manual tells .how to
use
your parking brake (see the Index
under Fuiking Brake). But on a
mountain or steep hill, you can do one
more thing. You can turn your kont
wheels
to keep your vehicle frorn.r.olling
downhill or out .into traffic.
Here'.s how:
Parking Downhill
Turn your wheels to the right.
You don't have to jam your tires against
the curb, if there is a curb. A-gentle
c6xltact
is all you need.

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Torque Lock
(AUTQMATIC TRANSMISSION)
If you are parking on a hill and you
don’t shift your transmissian into
P (Park) properly, the weight of the
vehicle may put
too much force on the
parking pawl in the transmission. You
may find it difficult to pull the shift
lever out of
P (Ihrlr). This is called
“torque
lock.” To prevent torqu’e lock,
always
be sure to shift into P (Park)
properly before you leave the driver’s
seat.
To find out how, see the Index
under Shifting Into P (Park).
When you are ready to drive, move the
shift lever out
of P (Park) before you
release the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need
to. have another vehicle push yours a
little uphill to take some of-the pressure
from the transmiss.ion, ‘so you can pull
the
shifi lever out of P (Park).
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Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your Corvette in good shape for
winter.
Be sure your engine coolant
mix is correct.
Snow tires can help in loose snow,
but they may give you less traction on
ice than regular tires. If you do not
expect to be driving
in deep snow, but
may have
to travel over ice, you may
not want to switch to
snow tires at .all.
YOU may want to put winter
emergency supplies in your vehicle.
Include
an ice scraper, a small brush or
broom, a supply of windshield washer
fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing,
a small shovel, a flashlight, .a red cloth,
and a couple of reflective warning
triangles. And, if-you will be driving
under severe conditions,
include a small
bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a
couple of burlap bags to help provide
traction. Be sure you properly secure
these items in your vehicle.

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111. 3
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
166
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