1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE warning

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Stay in your own lane when driving
on two-lane roads. in hills or
mountains. Don't swing wide or cut
across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own
lane.
As you go over the top of a hill, be
alert. There could be something in
your lane, like
a stalled car or an
accident.
You may see highway signs on
mountains
that warn of special
problems. Examples are long grades,
passing or no-passing zones, a falling
rocks area, or winding roads. Be alert
to these and take appropriate action.
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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.
You may want to put winter
emergency supplies in your vehicle.
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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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Part 5
Problems on the Road
Hazard Warning Flashers ....................................... 142
rumpStarting ................................................ 143
rowing Your Vehicle
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Engine Overheating ........................................... 150
[f a Tire Goes Flat ............................................ 159
[f You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ........................ 169
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Hazard Warning
Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers let you
warn others. They also let police know
you have a problem. Your front and rear
turn signal lights will flash on and off.
'ress the button in to make your front an(
:ar turn signal lights flash on and off.
lour hazard warning flashers work no
matter what position your
key is in, and
ven if the key isn't in.
'0 turn off the flashers, pull out on the
ollar.
Vhen the hazard warning flashers are
on,
'our turn signals won't work.
Ither Warning Devices
f you carry reflective triangles, you can
et one up at the side of the road about
100 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
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or any other metal.
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1 Towing Your Vehicle
ry to have a GM dealer or a professional
)wing service tow your Corvette. The
sua1 towing equipmetit is a sling-type
4) or a wheel-lift (B) or car carrier (C)
)W truck.
’ your vehicle has been changed or
lodified since it was factory-new by
jding aftermarket items like fog lamps,
:ro skirting, or special tires and wheels,
Lese instructions and illustrations may
It be correct.
efore you do anything, turn on the
3zard warning flashers. When you call, tell the towing service:
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That your vehicle cannot be towed
from the rear with sling-type
equipment.
That your vehicle has rear-wheel
drive.
The make, model, and year
of your
vehicle.
Whether you can still move the shift lever.
If there was an accident, what was
damaged.
When the towing service arrives, let
the tow operator know that this manual
contains detailed towing instructions and
illustrations. The operator may want to
see them.

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If your engine catches fire because
you keep driving with no coolant,
your vehicle can be badly damaged.
The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
If No Steam Is Coming from Your
Engine:
If you get the overheat warning but see 01
hear no steam, the problem may not be
too serious. Sometimes the engine can ge
a little too hot when you:
0 Climb a long hill on a hot day.
0 Stop after high speed driving.
0 Idle for long periods in traffic.
If you get the overheat warning with no
sign of steam,
try this for a minute or so:
1. Turn off your air conditioner.
2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the
highest fan speed and open the
window as necessary.
(Neutral).
3. If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to “N’
[f you no longer have the overheat
warning, you can drive. Just to be safe,
hive slower for about ten minutes. If the
warning doesn’t come back on, you can
drive normally.
[f the warning continues, pull over, stop,
and park your vehicle right away.
[f there’s still no sign of steam, you can
idle the engine for two or three minutes
while you’re parked, to see if the warning
stops. But then, if you still have
the
warning, TURN OFF THE ENGINE
AND GET EVERYONE OUT
OF THE
VEHICLE until it cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood but to
get service help right away.
Cooling System
When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood,
here’s what you’ll see on the LTl engine:
1. Coolant recovery tank
2. Coolant high fill reservoir with
3. Electric engine fans
pressure cap
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Recovery Tank
If you haven’t found a problem yet, but
the coolant level isn’t at or above the
“COLD, mark, add a
50150 mixture of
clean water (preferably distilled) and a
proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery
tank. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index
for more information about the proper
coolant
mix.)
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In cold weather, water can freeze and
crack
the engine, radiator, heater core
and other parts. Use the recom-
mended coolant.
When the coolant in the coolant recovery
tank is at or above the
“COLD” mark,
start your vehicle.
If the overheat warning continues, there’s
one more thing you can try. You can add
the proper coolant mix directly to the
coolant high fill reservoir, but be sure the
cooling system is cool before you do it.
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pressure cap. At any time during this
procedure if coolant begins
to flow
out
of the filler neck, reinstall the
pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on
the cap line up like this.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while
you’re driving, especially if you maintain
your tires properly. If air goes out of a
tire, it’s much more likely
to’ leak out
slowly. But
if you should ever have a
”blowout,” here are a few tips about
what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create
a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that
side. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer
to maintain lane position, then
gently brake to a stop well out of the
traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve,
acts much like a skid and may require the
same correction you’d use in a skid. In
any rear blowout, remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle
under control by steering the way you
want the vehicle to go.
It may be very
bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer.
Gently brake to a stop, well qff the road
if possible.
If a tire goes flat, the next section shows
how to use your jacking equipment to
change a flat tire safely. If your vehicle
has Extended Mobility Tires (tires with
“EMT” molded on the sidewalls), see
“Extended Mobility Tires” in the Index.
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
damage by driving slowly to a level place.
Turn on your hazard warning flashers.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Substitute Oil (LT1 Only): When adding
oil to maintain engine oil level, if an oil
meeting GM Standard GM4718M is not
available, you can use oil designated
either
SAE 5W-30 API Service SH or SG
at all temperatures, or
SAE 1OW-30 API
Service
SH or SG at temperatures above
0°F (-18°C). This oil should not be used
for an oil change.
Substitute Oil (LT5 Only): When adding
oil to maintain engine oil level, if an oil
meeting
GM Standard GM4718M is not
available, you can use oil designated SAE
1OW-30 API Service SH or
SG at all
temperatures. This oil should not be used
for an oil change.
Engine Oil Additives
Don’t add anything to your oil. Your
Chevrolet dealer is ready to advise if you
think something should be added.
When to Change Engine Oil
See if any one of these is true for you:
Most trips are less than 4 miles
It’s below freezing outside and most
trips are less than
10 miles (16 km).
(6 km).
The engine is at low speed most of
the time (as
in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty places.
If any one of these is true for your
vehicle, you need to change your oil and
filter every 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) or
3 months
- whichever comes first.
(See “Engine Oil Life Monitor” in the
Index.)
If none of them is true, change the oil
every 7,500 miles
( 12 500 km) or 12
months
- whichever comes first. Change
the filter at the first oil change and at
every other oil change after that. (See
“Engine Oil Life Monitor” in the Index.)
Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block
Heater)
An engine coolant heater can be a big
help if you have to park outside in very
cold weather,
0 “F (- 18 “C) or colder. If
your vehicle has this feature, see “Engine
Coolant Heater” in the Index.
What to Do with Used Oil
Did you know that used engine oil
contains certain elements that may be
unhealthy for your skin and could even
cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your
skin for very long. Clean your skin
and nails with soap and water, or a good
hand cleaner. Wash or throw away
clothing or rags containing used engine
oil. (See the manufacturer’s warnings
about the use and disposal of oil
products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the
environment. If you change your own oil,
be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from
the filter before disposal. Don’t ever
dispose of oil by putting it in the trash,
pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or
into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle
it by taking it to a place that
collects used oil. If you have a problem
properly disposing of your used oil, ask
your dealer, a service station or
a local
recycling center for help. L 1
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