1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE fuel

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It takes more (or less) fuel to fill up
than the gauge reads. For example, the
gauge reads half full, but it took more
(or less) than half of the tank’s
capacity to fill it.
The gauge moves a little when you
turn, stop or speed up.
You can use the Trip Monitor to display
more detailed fuel information. Each time
you press “FUEL INFO,” one
of the
following will appear next to the fuel
gauge.
INST The fuel economy calculated
for your current driving conditions.
AVERAGE: The fuel economy
calculated for the current tank of fuel,
or since you last reset the display.
RANGE: The distance you can drive
before refueling.
Blank: The fuel gauge is displayed
alone.
You should reset the fuel information
display every time you refuel. Press
“RESET FUEL” on the Trip Monitor. :loser to the floor.
It may
take longer to
stop. If the light is still on, have the
vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.)
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Brake System Warning Light
Your Corvette’s hydraulic brake system
is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t
working, the other part can still work and
stop you. For good braking, though, you
need both parts working well.
This light should come on as you start thc
vehicle. If it doesn’t come on then, have
it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if
there’s a problem. If this warning light
stays on, there could be
a brake problem.
Have your brake system inspected right
away.
If the light comes on while you are
driving, pull
off the road and stop
carefully. You may notice that the pedal
is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go

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For numeric gauge measurements, press
the
“GAUGES” button on the Trip
Monitor until
“COOL,” appears. The
number that appears next to the fuel
gauge is the coolant temperature. If
“LO’
appears, the temperature is below 32°F
(0°C).
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Voltmeter
You can read the charging system’s rate of
charge on your voltmeter when your
engine is running. When the engine is not
running, the voltmeter shows the voltage
output of yQur battery.
Readings between the shaded areas show
the normal operating range. The reading
will change as the rate of charge changes
(with engine speed, for example), but if
the voltmeter reads
in either shaded area,
and it stays there, you may have a
problem with the charging system. Have
it checked right away. Driving with the
voltmeter reading in a shaded area could
drain your battery. If you must
drive a short distance with the
voltmeter reading
in a shaded area, turn
off all your accessories, including your
comfort controls and audio systems.
For numeric gauge measurements,
press the
“GAUGES’’ button on the
Trip Monitor until “VOLt” appears.
The number that appears next to the fuel
gauge is
the battery voltage.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)
A computer monitors operation of your
fuel, ignition and emission control
systems. This light should come on when
the ignition is on,
but the engine is not
running, as a check to show you it is
working. If it does not come on at all,
have it fixed right away. If it stays on, or
it comes on while you are driving, the
computer is indicating that you have a
problem.
You should take your vehicle in
for service soon.
NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle
with this light on, after a while the
emission controls won’t work as
well, your fuel economy won’t be as
good and your engine may not
run as
smoothly. This could lead to costly
repairs not covered by your warranty.
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Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
This gauge tells you if there could be a
problem with your engine oil pressure.
The engine oil pressure gauge shows the
engine oil pressure
in psi (pounds per
square inch) or kPa (kilopascals) when
the engine is running. Oil pressure
should be
20 to 80 psi (140 to 550 kPa).
It may
vary with engine speed, outside
temperature and oil viscosity, but readings
above the shaded area show the normal
operating range. Readings in the shaded
area tell you that the engine
is low on oil,
or that you might have some other oil
problem. See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
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Damage to your engine from
neglected oil problems can be costly
and is not covered by your warranty.
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TEMP OIL
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Zngine Oil Temperature Gauge
rhis gauge shows your engine oil
emperature. Oil temperature may
vary
vith the type of driving you do and
weather conditions, but readings above
the shaded area show the normal
operating range. If your oil temperature
is close to the shaded area and it stays
there, your oil temperature is too high.
Check the engine coolant temperature
and engine oil level. If your engine
is too
hot, see “Engine Overheating” in the
Index. Your vehicle may need service;
see your dealer.
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)r numeric gauge measurements,
ness the
“GAUGES” button on the Trip
[onitor until
“OIL” appears. The number
at appears next to the fuel gauge is the
1 temperature. If “LO’ appears, the
mperature
is below 32°F (OOC).

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This light will come on briefly when you are starting
the engine. If the light comes
on and stays on while you are driving,
check your gauges to see if they are in
the warning areas.
This light can come on for:
high oil temperature or low oil
pressure
high coolant temperature
high or low battery voltage
low fuel level
LOW
OIL
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Low Oil Light
This light should come on while you are
starting your engine. If
the light doesn’t
come on, have it repaired.
If the light
comes on while starting your engine and
stays on, your engine oil level may be too
low. You may need to add oil. See
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
LOW
COOLANT
Low Coolant Light
This light comes on when the coolant in
the system is low. You may need to add
coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index.
NOTICE:
Driving with the “LOW COOLANT”
light on could cause your Corvette to
overheat. See “Engine Overheating”
in the Index. Your Corvette could be
damaged, and it wouldn’t be covered
by your warranty.
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Comfort Controls
With these systems, you can control the
heating, cooling and ventilation in your
Corvette.
Your vehicle also has
the flow-through
ventilation system described later in this
section.
Air Conditioner Controls
Fan Control Buttons
Press the arrows on the fan switch to
select the force of air you want.
Temperature Control Lever
Move the lever to change the temperature
of the air flowing from
the system. Move
it to the right for warmer air and to the
left for cooler air.
Air Control Buttons
OFF: The system is off.
e : Provides maximum cooling or
quick cool-down on very hot days. This
setting recirculates most of the air inside
your vehicle. If it is used for long
periods of time,
the air may become dry.
This setting directs air through the upper
air vents. It will not work when outside
temperatures are below
40 OF (5 O C).
*J : Use for normal cooling on hot days.
This setting cools outside air and directs
it through the instrument panel vents. The air conditioner compressor also
operates in
%$ and w. It only works
when the outside temperature is above
freezing. When the air conditioner is
on, you may sometimes notice slight
changes
in your vehicle’s engine speed
and power. This is normal because
the system is designed to cycle the
compressor on and
off to keep the
desired cooling and help fuel economy.
: This setting cools outside air and
directs it through the instrument panel
vents and the heater ducts.
,J : Air flows through the instrument
panel vents.
-2 : This setting directs most of the air
through the heater ducts and some of the
air through the defroster vents.
9 : This setting directs most of the air
through the windshield defroster and
side window defogger vents and some
of the air through the heater ducts.
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except ‘j and-; and at all
temperatures above freezing.
3. Press the arrows on the fan speed
switch if you don’t like the automatic
setting. In
“AUTO # ” on hot days,
the fan speed will be low at fist to
help get rid of the hot inside air..
When the air conditioner is on,
you may
notice slight changes
in your vehicle’s
engine speed and power. This is normal
because the system is designed to cycle
the compressor on and off to keep the
desired temperature and help fuel
economy.
Defogging and Defrosting
Windows
Your vehicle has several settings for
clearing your windows. The air
conditioner compressor will run to help
remove moisture from the air.
To defrost the windshield quickly:
1. Press the arrows on the “TEMP SET”
switch to set
a comfortable
temperature.
2. Press .
3. The fan will go to high speed. After
the windows are clear, you can lower
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the speed using 7 or
“AUTO .”
To warm passengers while keeping the
windshield clear:
1. Press the arrows on the “TEMP SET”
switch
to set a comfortable
temperature.
2. Press -2 and at the same time.
3. Press the arrows on the fan speed
switch if you don’t like the automatic
setting.
To defrost
the side windows quickly:
1. Press the arrows on the “TEMP SET”
switch to set a‘comfortable
temperature.
2. Press c2 .
3. Press the arrows on the fan speed
switch if you don’t like the automatic
setting.
System Problems
If ,the light above a button flashes when
you turn on the ignition, your system may
have an electrical problem. The flashing
will continue for one minute, then stop.
The flashing light could also mean the
refrigerant level
is too low in your
system. The light will continue to flash, even
if refrigerant
is added, until the
system is reset. Have your system
checked and serviced
if needed.
To reset yoilr system:
1. Turn your ignition key to “Off’ or
2. Remove the courtesy lights and radio
fuses from the main fuse panel and
wait one minute. See “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers” in the Index.
3. Put the fuses back in and start your
The light shouldn’t come on and your
system should be working properly. If
you still have a problem, see your dealer.
“LOCK.”
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where you expect to blend with the flow.
Try to merge into the gap
at close to the
prevailing speed. Switch on your turn
signal, check your mirrors and glance
over your shoulder as often as necessary.
Try to blend smoothly with the traffic
flow.
Once you are on the freeway, adjust your
speed to the posted limit or to the
prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay in the
right lane unless you want to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your
mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just
before you leave the lane, glance quickly
over your shoulder to make sure there
isn’t another vehicle in your “blind” spot.
Once you are moving on the freeway,
make certain you allow a reasonable
following distance. Expect to move
slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway,
move to the proper lane well
in advance.
If you miss your exit do not, under any
circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on
to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes
quite sharply. The exit speed is usually
posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not
to your sense of
motion. After driving for any distance at
higher speeds, you may tend to think you
are going slower than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well
rested. If you must start when you’re not
fresh
- such as after a day’s work -
don’t plan to ,make too many miles that
first part
of the journey. Wear comfortable
clothing and shoes you can easily drive
in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If
you keep it serviced and maintained, it’s
ready to go. If it needs service, have it
done before starting out. Of course, you’ll
find experienced and able service experts
in Chevrolet dealerships all across North
America. They’ll be ready and willing to
help if you need
it.
Here are some things you can check
before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the
reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
0 Wiper Blades: Are they in good
shape?
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Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:
Have you checked all levels?
Lights: Are they all working? Are the
lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a
safe, trouble-free trip.
Is the wead
good enough for long-distance
driving? Are the tires all inflated to
the recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the
weather outlook along your route?
Should you delay your trip
a short
time to avoid a major storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as
“highway hypnosis”? Or is it jugt plain
falling asleep at the wheel? Call it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or
whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch
of road with the same scenery, along with
the hum of the tires on the road, the drone
of the engine, and the rush of the wind
against the vehicle that can make you
sleepy. Don’t let it happen to you! If it
does, your vehicle can leave the road in
less than a second, and you could crash
and be injured.
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