1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE lock

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Driving through Deep Standing Water
NOTICE:
If you drive too quickly through deep
puddles or standing water, water can
come in through your engine’s air
intake and badly damage your
engine. If you can’t avoid deep
puddles or standing water, drive
through them very slowly.
Rough Idling
If you notice rough idling or surging,
especially after long periods of idling or
during slow city driving, the oxygen
sensors may be clogged. If this happens,
follow these steps to clear the oxygen
sensors:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Shift an automatic transmission to “P”
(Park) or a manual transmission to
“N’ (Neutral).
tachometer reads
2,000 rpm and hold
for two minutes.
3. Press the accelerator until your
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Engine Coolant Heater (Engine
Block Heater)
(LTI ENGINE, CANADA)
In very cold weather, 0 “F (- 18 “C) or
colder, the engine coolant heater can help.
You’ll get easier starting and better fuel
economy during engine warm-up.
Usually, the coolant heater should be
plugged in a minimum of four hours prior
to starting your vehicle.
To use the coolant heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the
electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded
1 10-volt outlet.
I NOTICE:
After you’ve used the coolant heater,
be sure to store the cord as it was
before to keep it away from moving
engine parts. If you don’t, it could be
damaged.

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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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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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Leaving Your Vehicle with the
Engine Running
(AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
Torque Lock
(AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t
shift your transmission 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’ (Park).
This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock,
set the parking brake and
then shift into
“F’” (Park) properly before
you leave the driver’s seat.
To find out
how, see “Shifting into ‘P’ (Park)” in the
Index.
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 transmission,
so you can pull
the shift lever out of
“P” (Park).
Shifting out of P (Park)
(AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
Your Corvette has a brake-transmission
shift interlock. You have to fully apply
your regular brake before you can shift
from
“P” (Park) when the ignition is in
the “Run” position. See “Automatic
Transmission” in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of “P” (Park),
ease pressure on the shift lever
- push
the shift lever all the way into
“P” (Park)
and release
the shift lever button as you
maintain brake application. Then press
the shift lever button and move the shift
lever into the gear you wish. If you
ever hold the brake pedal down but
still can’t shift out of
“P” (Park), try this:
1. Turn the key to “Off.”
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end
3. Shift to “N’ (Neutral).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the
drive gear you want.
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4.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you
Parking Your Vehicle
(MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
Before you get out of your vehicle, put
your manual transmission
in “R”
(Reverse) and firmly apply the parking
brake.
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A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust
the steering wheel before you drive.
You can also raise it to the highest level to
give your legs more room
when you exit
and enter
the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel
and pull the lever. Move the steering
wheel to a comfortable level, then release
the lever to lock the wheel
in place.
The Turn
Signal/Headlight Beam
Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering
:olumn includes your:
D Turn Signal and Lane Change
D Headlight High/Low Beam
D Windshield Wipers
D Windshield Washer
D Cruise Control Indicator
rurn Signal and Lane Change
ndicator
:he
turn signal has two upward (for
tight) and two downward (for Left)
kositions. These positions allow you to
ignal a
turn or a lane change.
10 signal a turn, move the lever all the
vay up or down. When the turn
is
inished, the lever will return
.utomatically.
4 chime will remind you if you leave
'our turn signal on for more than one
nile
(1.6 km) of driving.
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?he headlight knob controls these lights:
b Headlights
1 Taillights
1 Parking lights
1 Sidemarker lights
hm the knob to $R to turn on your
leadlights and other operating lights.
rurn the knob to:OO:to turn on your
mking and other operating lights without
‘our headlights.
rurn the knob to “OFF’ to turn off the
ights.
(our digital display will dim at dusk to
emind you to turn on your headlights. To
read your odometer and fuel level with
the ignition
off, turn on your parking
lights.
Lights On Reminder
If you turn the ignition “Off” and leave
the lights on, you will hear a chime.
Brightness Control
The “DIMMER’ switch controls the
brightness of your instrument panel lights
when your headlights or parking lights are
on. Move the switch up or down to
brighten or dim the lights. If you turn the
switch all the way up, your courtesy,
reading, map and cargo area lights will
some on. Be sure to turn off the lights
when you leave your vehicle.
Headlight Doors
The headlight doors are designed to open
when you
turn the headlights on and close
when you turn the headlights and parking
lights
off. If you turn the headlights on,
then turn
the headlight switch back to the
parking lights setting, the headlight doors
will stay open.
You can open the doors manually using
the knob next to the headlight assembly.
Turn the knob counterclockwise until the
doors are open.
The headlight doors should be open when
driving in icy or snowy conditions to
prevent the doors from freezing closed
and when washing the vehicle to help
clean the headlights.
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Daytime Running Lights (Canada)
The Canadian Federal Government has
decided that “Daytime Running Lights”
(DE) are a useful feature, in that DIU
can make your vehicle more visible to
pedestrians and other drivers during
daylight hours. DIU are required on new
vehicles sold
in Canada.
Your
DRL, work with a light sensor on top
of the instrument panel. Don’t cover it up.
The front turn signal lights will come on
in daylight when:
0 The ignition is on
0 The headlight switch is off, and
0 The parking brake is released.
At dusk, the exterior lights will come on
automatically and the front turn signal
lights will go out. At dawn, the exterior
lights will go out and the front turn signal
lights will come on (if the headlight
switch is
off).
Of course, you may still turn on the
headlights any time
you need to.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set
the parking brake while the ignition is
in
the “Off” or “LOCK” position. Then start
the vehicle. The DRL will stay
off until
you release the parking brake.
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Fog Lights
Use your fog lights for better vision in
Foggy or misty conditions. Your parking
lights or low beam headlights must be
on
or your fog lights won’t work.
To turn the fog lights on, push the button.
Push the button again to turn the fog
lights
off. A light above the button will
come on when the fog lights are on.
Interior Lights
Courtesy Lights
When any door is opened, the interior
lights will go on (unless it’s bright
outside). The lights will stay on for about
30 seconds or until you turn on the
ignition.
Front Map Lights
Your inside rearview mirror includes two
map lights. The lights will go on when a
door is opened. When the doors are
closed and the ignition is on, press the
switch to turn on the lights.

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Roof Panel (COUPE)
Until you are sure you can remove the
panel alone, have someone help you.
Removing the Roof Panel
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking
brake firmly and shift an automatic
transmission into
“P” (Park). Shift a
manual transmission into
“R’
(Reverse). Lower both windows, turn
the ignition key to
“LOCK” and move
both sunshades to the side.
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2. Remove the ratchet from the console. 1. Use the ratchet to loosen the front
bolts. Don’t remove them. They’ll
stay
in place when loose.