1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ignition

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PASS-Key@
Your vehicle is equipped with the
PASS-Key@ (Personalized Automotive
Security System) theft deterrent system.
PASS-Key@ is a passive theft deterrent
system. This means you don’t have to do
anything different to arm or disarm the
system. It works when you insert or
remove the key from the ignition.
PASS-Key@ uses a resistor pellet in
the ignition key that matches a decoder
in your vehicle. When the PASS-Key@ system
senses that
someone is using the wrong key, it shuts
down the vehicle’s starter and fuel
systems. For about three minutes,
the
starter won’t work and fuel won’t go to
the engine. If someone tries to start your
vehicle again or uses another key during
this time, the shutdown period will start
over again. This discourages someone
from randomly trying different keys with
different resistor pellets in an attempt to
make a match.
The ignition key must be clean and dry
before it’s inserted in
the ignition or the
engine may not start. If the “SECURITY”
light comes on, the key may be dirty or
wet.
If this happens and the starter won’t work,
turn the ignition off. Clean and dry
the
key, wait three minutes and try again. If
the starter still won’t work, wait three
minutes and
try the other ignition key. At
this time, you may also want to check
the
fuses (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers’’ in
the Index). If the starter won’t work with the
other key, your vehicle needs service.
[f your vehicle does start, the first ignition
key may be faulty. See your Chevrolet
Jealer or a locksmith who can service the
PASS-Key@
However, if you accidentally use a key
that has
a damaged or missing resistor
pellet, you will see no “SECURITY”
light.
You don’t have to wait three
minutes before trying the proper key.
if the resistor pellet is damaged
OF
missing, the starter won’t work. Use the
other ignition key, and see your Chevrolet
dealer or a locksmith who can service the
PASS-Key@ to have a new key made.
If the “SECURITY” light comes on while
driving, have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@
ignition key, see your Chevrolet
dealer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key@. In an emergency, call the
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program
at
1 -800-CHEV USA (1 -800-243-8872).
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NOTICE:
Your modern Corvette doesn’t need
an elaborate “break-in.” But it will
perform better in the long run if you
follow these guidelines:
0 Keep your speed at 55 mph
(88 km/h) or less for the first
500 miles (804 km).
Don’t drive at any one speed
- fast or slow - for the
fist
500 miles (804 km).
Don’t make full-throttle
starts.
Avoid malung hard stops for
the first
200 miles (322 km)
or so. During this time your
new brake linings
aren’t yet
broken in.
Hard stops with
new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this
“breaking-in” guideline
every time you get new
brake linings.
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Ignition Switch
With the ignition key in the ignition
switch, you can turn the switch to five
positions:
Acc (A): Position in which you can
operate your electrical power accessories.
Press in the ignition switch as you turn
the top of it toward you.
Lock (B): The only position in which
you can remove the key. This locks your
steering wheel, ignition and automatic
transmission.
If you have an automatic transmission, tht
ignition switch can’t be turned to “Lock”
unless the shift lever
is in the “P” (Park)
position.
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Off (C): Unlocks the steering wheel,
ignition and automatic transmission, but
does not send electrical power to any
accessories. Use
this position if your
vehicle must be pushed
or towed.
Run (D): Position to which the switch
returns after you start your engine and
release the switch. The switch stays in
the “Run” position when the engine is
running. But even when the engine is not
running, you can use “Run” to operate
your electrical power accessories and to
display some instrument panel warning
and indicator lights.
Start (E): Starts the engine. When the
engine
starts, release the key. The ignition
switch will return to “Run” for normal
driving.
When the engine is not running, “Acc”
and “Run” allow you to operate your
slectrical accessories, such as the radio.
A warning tone will sound if you open
the driver’s door when the ignition is in
“Off,’’ “Lock” or “Acc” and the key is in
the ignition.

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!y Release Button: If you have a
lnual transmission, your ignition lock
; a key release button. You must press
: button before you can take your key
t of the ignition lock.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in “Lock”
and you can’t turn it, be sure it is all
the way in. If it is, then turn the steer-
ing wheel left and right while you
turn the key hard. But turn the key
only with your hand. Using a tool to
force it could break the key or the
ignition switch. If none of this works,
then your vehicle needs service.
Delayed Accessory Bus (DAB)
With DAB your power windows and the
audio system will continue to work up to
15 minutes after the ignition key is turnec
to “Off’ and neither door is opened.
If a
door is opened, the audio system and
power windows will shut
off.
Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission: Move your
shift lever to
“P’ (Park) or “N” (Neutral).
Your engine won’t start in any other
position
- that’s a safety feature. To
restart when you’re already moving,
use
“N” (Neutral) only.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to “P” (Park) if your
Corvette is moving. If you do, you
could damage the transmission. Shift
to
“P” (Park) only when your vehicle
is stopped.
ManuaI Transmission: The gear selector
should be
in neutral. Hold the clutch
pedal to the
floor and start the engine.
Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch
pedal is not all the way down
- that’s a
safety feature.
To start your 5.7 Liter LTl engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal
turn the ignition key to “Start.” When
the engine starts, let go of the key. Thl
idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in “Start” for
longer than 15 seconds at a time will
cause your battery to be drained
much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor.
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2. If it doesn’t start within 10 seconds,
push the accelerator pedal all the
way to the floor, while you hold the
ignition key in “Start.” When the
engine starts, let go of the key and
let up on the accelerator pedal. Wait
about
15 seconds between each try to
help avoid draining your battery.
When starting your engine in very cold
weather (below
0°F or - 18 “C), do this:
1.
2.
With your foot off the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to “Start”
and hold it there. When the engine
starts, let go of the key. Use the
accelerator pedal to maintain engine
speed, if you have to, until your
engine has run for a while.
If your engine still won’t start (or
starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline. Try
pushing your accelerator pedal all the
way to
the floor and holding it there
as you hold the key in “Start” for
about three seconds. If
the vehicle
starts briefly but then stops again, do
the same thing, but this time keep the
pedal down for five or six seconds.
This clears the extra gasoline from
the engine.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with
the electronics in your vehicle. If you
add electrical parts or accessories,
you could chimge the way the fuel
injection system operates. Before
adding electrical equipment, check
with your dealer. If you don’t, your
engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle
towed, see
the part of this manual
that tells how to do it without
damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle”
in the Index.
Ib start your 5.7 Liter LT5 engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal
turn your ignition key to “Start.”
When the engine starts, let go of
the
key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in “Start” for
longer than
15 seconds at a time will
cause your battery to be drained
much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start within 3 seconds,
push the accelerator pedal about one-third of the way down, while you
hold the ignition key
in “Start.” When
the engine starts, let go of the key and
let up on the accelerator pedal. Wait
about
15 seconds between each try to
help avoid draining your battery.
When starting your engine in very cold weather (below
0°F or -18”C), do this:
1.
2.
With your foot off the accelerator
pedal,
turn the ignition key to “Start”
and hold it there. After two seconds,
push the accelerator pedal down just a
little. When the engine starts, let go of
the key. Use the accelerator pedal to
maintain engine speed, if you have to,
until your engine has
run for a while.
If your engine still won’t start (or
starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline. Try
pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there
as you hold the key in “Start” for
about three seconds. If the vehicle
starts briefly but then stops again, do
the same thing, but this time keep
the
pedal down for five or six seconds.
This clears the extra gasoline from
the engine.
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Your engine is designed to work with
the electronics in your vehicle. If you
add electrical parts or accessories,
you could change the way the fuel
injection system operates. Before
adding electrical equipment, check
with your dealer. If you don’t, your
engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle
towed, see the part
of this manual
that tells how to do it without
damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Engine Power Switch (ZR-I)
The LT5 engine in your ZR-1 has two sets
of intake runners and fuel injectors. The
primary set can be run alone for normal
engine power, or both sets can be used
for
full engine power.
Full power gives you extra power for
highway touring and off-road sports use
and reserve power for passing. With
normal power, you’ll notice less engine
and exhaust noise. To
change the power setting, put your
engine power key into the switch. Turn
the key to the setting you want and let
go
The key will return to the center position.
Your ZR-1 is able to run at full power
under the following conditions:
The engine coolant and oil
temperatures are greater than
68 OF
(20°C) but less than 302°F (150°C).
e System voltage is greater than ten
e The “SERVICE ENGINE SOON’
volts.
light is not on.
You can switch the setting at engine
speeds up to
4,000 rpm. When you
select the
“FULL” setting, a light near
[he switch will come on. It should go
>ut when you change back to the
“NORMAL” setting. When you turn the
ignition
off, the setting will go back to
normal power.
Off-Road Track Use
See your Warranty Book before using
your Corvette for off-road track use.
NOTICE:
If you use your Corvette for off-road
track use, your engine may use more
oil than it would with normal use.
Low oil levels can damage the
engine. Be sure to check the oil level
often during off-road track use.
You
may need to add additional oil. See
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
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heater plugged in? The answer depends
on the weather, the kind of
oil you have,
and some other things. Instead of trying
to list everything here, we ask that you
contact your Chevrolet dealer in the area
where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The
dealer can give you the best advice for
that particular area.
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Automatic Transmission
There are several different positions for
your shift lever.
P (Park)
This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best
position to use when you start your
engine because your vehicle can’t move
easily. Ensure the shift
lever is fully in
“P”
(Park) range before starting the engine.
Your Corvette has a brake-transmission
shift interlock. You have to fully apply
your regular brakes before you can shift
from “P” (Park) when the ignition key is
in the “Run” position. If you cannot shift
out of
“P” (Park), ease pressure on the
shift lever
- push the shift lever all the
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RIDE CONTROL
SPORT
To@F
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Selective Ride Control
(OPTION)
This knob is on the center console. Turn i
to select the ride control of your choice:
TOUR: Use for city and highway driving
Provides a smooth, soft ride.
SPORT: Use where road conditions or
personal preference demand more control
Provides more “feel,” or response to the
road conditions.
PERF: Use for performance driving.
Provides tight, firm ride and precise
response to road conditions. ‘TOUR” and “SPORT” will
provide a
imilar ride at low speeds around town,
md both settings will increase control
tnd firmness at higher speeds. “SPORT,”
lowever, will adjust more at ‘higher
;peeds than “TOUR” will.
,‘PERF” will provide much more
Zontrol and a firmer ride at all speeds.
You can select a setting at any time.
Based on your speed,
the system
wtomatically adjusts to provide the best
aide and handling. Select a new setting
whenever driving conditions change.
The “SERVICE
RIDE CONTROL” light
monitors the system. Refer to “Service
Ride Control Light” in the Index.
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Your rear axle can give you additional
traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel.
It works like a standard axle most
of the
time, but when one of the rear wheels
has no traction and the other does,
the
limited-slip feature will allow the wheel
with traction to move the vehicle.
Parking
Parking Brake
To set the parking brake: Hold the brak
pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever
up, then move it back down. This sets
your parking brake, even though the leve
is down. If the ignition is on, the parking
brake indicator light will come on.
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To release the parking brake: Hold the
brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake
lever up until you can push in the release
button. Hold the release button in as
you
move the lever all the way down.
NOTICE:
Driving with the parking brake on
can cause your rear brakes to over-
heat.
You may have to replace them,
and you could also damage other
parts
of your vehicle.
Shifting into“P” (Park)
(AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your
right foot and set the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever into “P’ (Park)
position like this:
0 Hold in the button on the lever,
and push the lever all the way
toward the front
of your vehicle.
I 3. Move the ignition key to “LOCK.”
4. Remove the key and take it with you.
If you can walk away from your
vehicle with the ignition key
in your
hand, your vehicle
is in “P” (Park).
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