1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE key

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine At Least Once a Year (CONT.)
CHECK
OR SERVICE
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock
- BTSI
(Automatic Transmis-
sion)
Maintenance Schedule
Section B: Owner Checks and Services (Cont.)
Steering Column Lock
WHAT TO DO
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the “RUN” position, but don’t start the engine. Without
applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of “P” (Park) with normal effort.
If the shift lever moves out of “P” (Park), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.
level surface.
While parked, and with the parking brake set,
try to turn the key to “LOCK” in each shift lever
position.
0 With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to “LOCK” only when the shift lever is
With a manual transmission, the key should turn to “LOCK” only when the shift lever is in
On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key to “LOCK” without pressing the
button. The key should turn to. “LOCK” only with the key button depressed. On all vehicles,
the key should come out only in “LOCK.”
in
“P” (Park).
“R” (Reverse).
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Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345120) or synthetic SAE 5W-30
Manual Transmission Shift Linkage
Automatic
Transmission Shift Linkage
Clutch Linkage Pivot
Points
engine oil. Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine oil.
Engine oil.
Floor Shift Linkage Chassis Lubrication
Rear Axle (Limited- Slip Differential)
Windshield Washer Engine
oil.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345977) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant, and Limited-
Slip Differential Lubricant Additive (GM Part
No. 1052358 or equivalent) where required. See
“Rear Axle” in the Index.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part
No. 1051515) or equivalent.
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Acceleration Slip Regulation
System
..................... 126
Accessory Plug
.................. 76
Acrylic Roof Panel
............... 70
Adding Coolant
................ 189
Add-on Electrical Equipment
..... 21 8
Air Bag System ................. 23
How the System Works
......... 24
Servicing Your Air Bag-
Equipped Corvette
........... 26
Readiness Light
................ 24
Air Cleaner
.................... 182
Air Conditioner Controls
......... 106
Air Control Buttons
............. 106
Air Filter Replacement
........... 183
Alignment and Tire Balance. Wheel
. 208
Aluminum Wheels
.............. 2 15
AMPM Stereo
With Cassette Tape Player
...... 11 3
With Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player
........ 11 5
Antenna. Power Mast. Care
....... 11 8
Anti-Lock Brakes
.............. ‘125
System Active Light
............ 86
System Warning Light
.......... 85
To Use
..................... 126
Appearance Care
............... 21 0
Appearance Care and Materials .... 21 7
Appearance Care. Service and
..... 171 Ashtray and
Lighter
.............. 75
ASR System
................... 126
Active Light
.................. 87
Off Light .................... 86
Warning Light
................ 86
Audio Systems
................. 112
Audio Systems. Comfort Controls and
................. 105
Automatic Electronic Climate
Control
..................... 108
Air Control Buttons
........... 108
Automatic Control
............ 109
Defogging and Defrosting
Windows
................. 110
Fan
Control Buttons ........... 108
Manual Bi-Level
............. 109
Manual Cooling
.............. 109
-Manual Heating
.............. 109
Manual Ventilation
............ 109
System Problems
............. 110
Temperature Control Switch .... 108
Temperature Sensors
.......... 108
Automatic Transmission
.......... 5 1
Automatic Transmission Fluid
..... 184
Axle. Limited-Slip Rear
........... 56
Axle. Rear
.................... 188
Babies. Smaller Children
Balance. Wheel Alignment and
(Safety Belts)
.............. 28
and Tire
.................... 208 Battery
....................... 195
Battery Replacement. Passive Keyless
Entry System
................. 41
BBB Auto Line
. Alternative
Dispute Resolution Program.
GM Participation in
......... 253
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
.... 135
Belt. Lap-Shoulder
............... 20
Bi-Level
...................... 107
Blizzard. If You’re Caught in a
.... 138
Block Heater. Engine
............. 50
Brakes Adjustment
.................. 194
Anti-Lock (ABS)
............. 125
Fluid
....................... 193
Master Cylinder
.............. 193
Parking
...................... 56
PedalTravel
................. 194
System Parts. Replacing
........ 194
System Warning Light
.......... 84
Wear Indicators. Disc
.......... 194
Braking (Control of a Vehicle)
..... 124
Braking in Emergencies
.......... 127
“Break.In.
.. New Vehicle ......... 46
Brightness Control
............... 67
Bulb Replacement
.............. 195
Back-up Light
............... 198
Center High-Mounted Stoplight
.............. 200. 201
Cornering Light
.............. 199
Fog Lamp
................... 196
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Instrument Panel ................ 78
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
...... 220
Topof
...................... 212
Interior Lights
.................. 68
Jump Starting
................. 143
1 Instrument Panel. Cleaning the
Key in the Ignition (Theft)
....... 43 .
Key Release Button .............. 47
Keyless Entry System. Passive
..... 38
Keys
.......................... 36
Lane Change Indicator.
Turn Signal and
............... 61
Lap Belt Cinch Feature
........... 21
Lap-Shoulder Belt (Safety Belts) .... 20
Larger Children (Safety Belts)
...... 31
Latches. Seatback ................ 13
Leaving Your Vehicle ............. 38
Leaving Your Vehicle with the
Engine Running
............... 58
Lighter. Ashtray and .............. 75
Lights
Air Bag Readiness ............. 24
Anti-Lock Brake System
Active
..................... 86
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
................... 85
ASR Active .................. 87 Lights
ASR
Off ..................... 86
ASR System Warning
.......... 86
Brake System Warning
.......... 84
Bulb Replacement
............ 195
Charging System
.............. 94
Check Gauges
................ 93
Courtesy
..................... 68
Daytime Running
.............. 68
Door Ajar .................... 94
Fog
......................... 68
Front Map
.................... 68
Gauges and Indicators. Warning
................... 82
Interior
...................... 68
Low Coolant
.................. 93
Low Oil
..................... 93
Low Tire Pressure Warning
...... 87
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
..... 91
Parking Brake Indicator
......... 85
One to Four .................. 55
Operation of .................. 66
Passive Keyless Entry
.......... 95
Safety Belt Reminder
........... 19
Security
..................... 96
Service Engine Soon
........... 91
Service LTPWS
............... 89
Service Ride Control
........... 95
Lights On Reminder
.............. 67
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
........... 56
Loading Your Vehicle ........... 202 Locks
Door
........................ 37
Power Door
.................. 38
Loss of Control
................ 130
Low Coolant Light
............... 93
Low Oil Light
.................. 93
Low Tire Pressure Warning
System
...................... 87
Lubricants. Recommended
....... 244
Maintenance Inspections. Periodic
.......... 242
Record
..................... 247
Schedule
.................... 229
Services. Scheduled
........... 231
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
..... 91
Front Seat
.................... 12
Reclining Seatbacks
............ 13
Transmission
................. 53
Transmission Fluid
............ 186
Map Lights. Front
............. 68
Master Cylinder. Brake
.......... 193
Mirrors
Convex Outside
............... 69
Inside Daymight Rearview
...... 69
Power Remote Control
.......... 69
Visor Vanity. Covered
.......... 75
Monitor. Engine
Oil Life .......... 94
Manual
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New Vehicle “Break-In” ........ 46
Night. Driving at
............... 131
Night Vision
................... 131
Noise Reduction
................ 113
Numeric Gauge Readings
......... 83
Odometer. Speedometer and
...... 80
Odometer. Trip .................. 81
Off-Road Recovery
............. 129
Off-Road Track Use
.............. 49
Oil Pressure Gauge. Engine
........ 91
Oil Temperature Gauge. Engine
..... 93
Oil. Engine
.................... 178
Operation of Lights
.............. 66
Overheating. Engine
............ 150
Owner Checks and Services
....... 238
P (Park). Shifting into ........... 57
P (Park). Shifting out of ........... 58
Paint
Chemical Spotting
............ 2 16
Finish Care
.................. 2 14
Finish Damage
............... 2 15
Foreign Material
.............. 2 1 5
One to Four Light ................ 55
Parking
AtNight
..................... 43
Brake
....................... 56
Brake Indicator Light
........... 85
Lots ........................ 43
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Parking
Over Things That Bum
......... 59
Your Vehicle
.................. 58
PASS-Key ..................... 45
Passenger Position (Safety Belts)
... 27
Passenger Seat. Securing a Child Restraint in the
........... 30
Passing
....................... 129
Passive Keyless Entry Light
....... 95
Passive Keyless Entry System
...... 38
Pedal Travel. Brake
............. 194
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
. . 242
Plug. Accessory
................. 76
PKE .......................... 38
Power Antenna Mast Care
............ 118
Door Locks
................... 38
Remote Control Mirrors
......... 69
Seat
......................... 12
Steering
.................... 127
Steering Fluid
................ 19 1
Switch. Engine ................ 49
Windows
.................... 60
Pregnancy. Safety Belt Use during
....................... 27
Problems on the Road
........... 141
Publications. Service
............ 256
Questions Many People Ask about
Safety Belts
- and the Answers.
Here are
................... 18 Radio
Reception.
Radio. To Play the
Understanding
............... 117
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
................ 113
Tape and Compact Disc Player
................ 115
Rain. Driving
in the ............. 132
Rainy Weather Tips. Some
Other
...................... 133
Rear Axle
..................... 188
Rear Axle. Limited-Slip
........... 56
Rear Storage Compartment
........ 73
Rear Towing Hook-Ups
.......... 149
Rear Window Defogger
.......... 111
Rearview Mirror. Inside Daymight
.............. 69
Reclining Seatbacks. Manual
....... 13
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............... 244
Recovery. Off-Road
............. 129
Release Button. Key
.............. 47
Release. Hood
................. 175
Release. Remote Hatch
........... 41
Reminder Light. Safety Belt
....... 19
Reminder. Lights On
............. 67
Remote Control Mirrors. Power ..... 69
Remote Hatch Release
............ 41

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.................... 183
Battery. Passive Keyless Entry
System
.................... 41
Bulbs (Part Numbers)
.......... 223
Bulbs (Service)
............... 195
Parts
....................... 225
Wheel
...................... 208
Wheels. Used
................ 209
Replacing Brake System Parts
..... 194
Replacing Safety Belts after
a Crash
...................... 33
Reporting Safety Defects
......... 254
Restraint Systems. Seats and
....... 11
Restraints Checking Your System
.......... 33
Child
........................ 29
Ride Control. Selective
........... 56
Road. Problems on the
........... 141
Road. Your Driving and the
....... 12 1
Roads. Hill and Mountain
........ 136
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
.... 255
Roadside Assistance. Chevrolet
.... 255
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
. . 170
Roof Panel Installing
.................... 72
Removing
.................... 70
Storing
...................... 71
Rotation. Tire
.................. 206
Rough Idling
................... 50
Running Lights. Daytime .......... 68 Running
Your Engine while
Safety Belts
You’re Parked
................. 59
Adults ....................... 19
Care of
..................... 212
Checking
.................... 33
Children
..................... 28
Extender
..................... 33
How to Wear Properly
.......... 19
Label
....................... 33
Lap Belt Cinch Feature
......... 21
Lap-Shoulder
................. 20
Larger Children
............... 31
Air Bag System
............... 21
Passenger Position
............. 27
Questions People Ask
.......... 18
Reminder Light
............... 19
Replacing after a Crash
......... 33
Smaller Children and Babies
..... 28
Use during Pregnancy
.......... 27
Why They Work
............... 15
Reporting to General Motors
.... 254
Reporting to the Canadian
Government
............... 254
Reporting to
the United States
Government
............... 254
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....... 8
Schedule. Maintenance
.......... 229
They’re for Everyone
........... 14
Safety Defects Scheduled Maintenance
Services
... 231
Scheduled Maintenance Services.
Explanation of
............... 236
Seatback Latches
...................... 13
Manual Reclining
.............. 13
And Restraint Systems
.......... 11
And Seat Controls ............. 12
Manual Front
................. 12
Power
....................... 12
Seats
sport
........................ 13
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Passenger Seat
................ 30
Security Light
................... 96
Security Shade
.................. 74
Selective Ride Control
............ 56
Service
....................... 172
and Appearance Care
.......... 171
Engine
Soon Light ............. 91
LTPWS Light
................. 89
Parts Identification Label
....... 218
Publications
................. 256
Publications Ordering Information,
Chevrolet
................. 258
Ride Control Light
............. 95
Work, Doing Your Own
........ 172
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped
Corvette
..................... 26
Setting the Clock
............... 113
Shade, Security
................. 74
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Shift Speeds .................... 54
Shifting into P (Park)
............. 57
Shifting out of P (Park)
........... 58
Six-Speed Manual Transmission
.... 53
Skidding
...................... 130
Smaller Children and Babies
(Safety Belts)
................. 28
Snow or Ice. Driving on
.......... 138
Spare Tire. Compact
............. 169
Speakers. Adjusting the
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape
Tape Player
................ 114
and Compact Disc Player
..... 11 5
Specifications. Capacities and
..... 224
Speedometer and Odometer
........ 80
Sport Seat ...................... 13
Springs. Fiberglass
.............. 21 6
Starting Your Engine
............. 47
Starting. Jump
................. 143
Steam Coming from Your Engine.
If There Is
................... 150
Steam. If There Is No
............ 151
Steering
...................... 127
Fluid. Power
................. 191
In Emergencies
............... 128
Power
...................... 127
Tips
........................ 127
Compartments
................ 72
Door
........................ 73
Storage
... 268
Storage
Rear
........................ 73
Vehicle
..................... 195
Storing a Flat Tire
.......... 167. 168
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow . . 169
Sun Visors
..................... 74
Switch. Ignition
................. 46
Symbols. Safety Warnings and
...... 8
Symbols. Vehicle ................ 10
System Problems (Electrical)
....... 82
Tachometer
................... 8 1
Tank. Filling Your
.............. 174
Temperature Control Lever
....... 106
Theft
.......................... 43
Theft Deterrent. PASS-Key
........ 45
Theft Deterrent. Universal
......... 44
Thermostat
.................... 190
Tilt Wheel
...................... 61
Tips, Steering
.................. 127
Tips. Ventilation
................ 1 12
Tire Loading
................... 202
Tires
......................... 204
Balance. Wheel Alignment and
. . 208
Buying New
................. 207
Chains
..................... 209
Changing a Flat
.............. 159
Cleaning
.................... 2 1 5
Compact Spare ............... 169
Extended Mobility
............ 205
Inflation Pressure
............. 206 Tires
Inspection and Rotation
........ 206
Low Tire Pressure Warning System
.................... 87
Storing a Flat
............ 167. 168
Temperature Grades
........... 208
Traction Grades
.............. 208
Treadwear
................... 207
When It’s Time for New
....... 207
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc
Uniform Quality Grading
....... 207
Tone. Setting the
Tape Player
................ 11 3
Player .................. 115
Top. Convertible
................. 96
Torque Lock
.................... 58
Towing A Trailer
.................... 139
Top
Strap (Child Restraints)
........ 29
Front Hook-Ups
.............. 148
Rear Hook-Ups
.............. 149
Your Vehicle
................. 146
Track Use.
Off Road ............. 49
Trailer. Towing a
............... 139
Transmission
Automatic
.................... 51
Fluid. Automatic
............. 184
Fluid. Manual
................ 186
Manual
...................... 53

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................. 40
Transportation. Courtesy
......... 255
Trip Odometer
.................. 81
Trip. Before Leaving on a Long
.... 135
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
..................... 6 1
Turn Signalmeadlight Beam
Lever
........................ 61
Underbody Maintenance
....... 2 16
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
..... 207
Universal Theft Deterrent
......... 44
Vehicle
Used Replacement Wheels
........ 209
Control of a
................. 124
Damage Warnings
.............. 8
Dimensions
................. 227
Environment and Your
......... 230
Identification Number (VIN)
.... 21 8
Leaving Your
................. 38
Loading Your
................ 202
Parking Your
................. 58
Storage
..................... 195
Symbols
..................... 10
Towing Your ................. 146
Ventilation
.................... 107
Ventilation System. Washing Your
................ 2 14
Flow-Through ............... 11 1 Ventilation Tips
................ 1 12
Visor Vanity Mirror. Covered
....... 75
Visors. Sun
..................... 74
Voltmeter
...................... 90
Vision. Night .................. 131
Devices. Other 142
Hazard Flashers
.............. 142
Safety
........................ 8
Vehicle Damage
................ 8
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........ 192
Washer. Windshield
.............. 63
Washing Your Vehicle
........... 214
Water. Driving Through
Weatherstrips
.................. 2 15
Wheel Nut Torque
.............. 225
Wheel. Tilt
..................... 61
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance
.... 208
Aluminum
.................. 2 1 5
Replacement
................. 208
Used Replacement
............ 209
Why Safety Belts Work
........... 15
Windows
...................... 60
Defogging and Defrosting ...... 107
Power
....................... 60
Rear Defogger
............... 111
.
...............
Lights. Gauges and Indicators .... 82
Deep Standing
................ 50
Windshield
Cleaning
................... 213
Specially Treated
............. 111
Washer ...................... 63
Washer Fluid
................ 192
Wipers Blades
............... 202
Wipers
...................... 62
Winter Driving
................. 137
Wipers. Windshield
............. 62
Your Driving and the Road
...... 121
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