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Normal Air Conditioning
Bi-Level Vent
Heater
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These symbols are used on warning and
indicator lights:
Engine Coolant Temperature
Battery Charging System
I-1
Fuel
Engine Oil Pressure
Engine Oil
Temperature
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System
(@I
Engine
CJ
Here are some other symbols you may see:
Hatch Release
Hood Release
Lighter Horn
Speaker
Acceleration Slip Regulation
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‘ORT
Sport Seat (opnoN)
These switches let you change the shape
of your seat. The pictures show you
which lumbar support the switch controls.
First move the selector switch to “DR”
(driver) or
“PS” (passenger). Then move
the shaping switches until your seat is
comfortable. Move each switch left to
inflate or right to deflate.
Seatback Latches
Both seatbacks fold forward to give you
access to the rear area. To fold a seatback
forward, lift this latch and push the
seatback forward. When
you return the
seatback to its original position, make
sure the seatback is locked.
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
’0 adjust the seatback, push the, lever
lack and move the seatback to where
ou want it. Release the lever to. lock the
eatback in place.
Ion’t have
the seatback reclined if your
ehicle is moving.
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When the bike hits the block, it stops. But
the child keeps going!
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Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's
just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it.
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s
how to wear it properly.
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see
“Seats” in
the Index) so you can sit up
straight.
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3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the
belt across you. Don’t let it get
twisted.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle
until it clicks.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure
it is secure. If the belt isn’t long
enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at
the end of this section.
Make sure the release button on the
buckle is positioned
so you would be
able to unbuckle the safety belt
quickly if you ever had to. ’he
lap part of
the belt should be worn
3w and snug on the hips, just touching
he thighs. In a crash, this applies force to
he strong pelvic bones. And you’d be
ess likely to slide under the lap belt. If
[ou slid under it, the belt would apply
orce at your abdomen. This could cause
;erious or
even fatal injuries. The
‘houlder belt should go over the shoulder
md across the chest. These parts of the
pody are best able to take belt restraining
orces.
The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden
top or crash.
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Part 2
Features & Controls
Keys ........................................................... 36
DoorLocks
...................................................... 37
Theft and Theft Deterrents
.......................................... 43
New Vehicle “Break-In”
........................................... 46
IIgnitionSwitch
................................................... 46
Starting Your Engine
.............................................. 47
Automatic Transmission
........................................... 51
Manual Transmission
.............................................. 53
many standard and optional Limited-Slip Rear Axle ............................................ 56
Parking 56
Here You can learn d3out the Selective Ride Control ............................................. 56
features on your Corvette. and .........................................................
information on starting. shifting Engine Exhaust .................................................. 59
and braking . Also explained are Windows ....................................................... 60
........................................................... the instrument panel and the Horn 60
warning systems that tell you if Tiltwheel 61
everything is working properly The Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever 61
- and what to do if you have a OperationofLights 66
Mirrors
......................................................... 69 problem . RoofPanel ...................................................... 70
Sunvisors
...................................................... 74
.......................................................
...............................
...............................................
Storage and Compartments ......................................... 72
Ashtray and Lighter
............................................... 75
Accessory Plug
................................................... 76
Instrument Panel and Cluster
........................................ 78
ConvertibleTop
.................................................. 96
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Keys
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W
’he square ignition keys are for the
;nition only, and the oval door keys are
x the doors and all other locks.
F you have a ZR- 1, your vehicle has an
ngine power switch, which uses a third
ley.
Yhen a new Corvette is delivered, the
lealer removes the plugs from the keys,
ad gives them to the first owner.
lowever,
the ignition key may not have
f the ignition key doesn’t have a plug,
here will be a bar-coded key tag instead.
3ach plug or tag has a code on it that tells
‘our dealer or a qualified locksmith
how
o make extra keys. Keep the plugs in a
‘afe place.
If you lose your keys, you’ll
,e able to have new ones made easily
lsing these plugs.
If your ignition keys
lon’t have plugs, go to your Chevrolet
lealer for the correct key code if you
leed a new ignition key.
. plug.
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Your Corvette has a number of new
features that can help prevent theft.
But you can have a lot
of trouble
getting into your vehicle
if you ever
lock your keys inside. You may even
have to damage your vehicle to get
in. So be sure you have extra keys.
Door Locks
There are several ways to lock and unlock
your vehicle:
From the outside, use your door key or
the passive keyless entry transmitter.
If your theft deterrent system
is armed,
unlock the doors only with the key or the
transmitter to avoid setting off the alarm.
Refer to “Universal Theft Deterrent” in
the Index.
To lock the door from the inside, move
the lock control
on the door back. To
unlock
it, move the lock control on the
door forward.
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Power Door Locks
Push the power door lock switch on either
door back to lock or unlock both doors at
once.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your
keys, open your door and set the locks
from inside. Then get out and close the
door.
Your vehicle has a theft deterrent system.
See “Universal Theft Deterrent” in the
Index.
Passive Keyless Entry System
With Passive Keyless Entry (PJSE), your
vehicle will disarm or
arm your theft
deterrent system and lock or unlock your
doors when you are about three to seven
feet (one to two meters) away, if you are
carrying the PKE transmitter. Your
Corvette was shipped with one
PKE
transmitter, but up to three can be
matched to your vehicle. See “Matching
Transmitters to Your Vehicle” later in this
section.
Your Passive Keyless Entry system
operates on a radio frequency subject to
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Rules. This
device complies with
Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Should interference to this system occur,
try this:
Check to determine if battery
replacement is necessary. See the
instructions on battery replacement.
Check the distance. You may be too
far from your vehicle. This product
has
a maximum range.
Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
See your Chevrolet dealer or a
qualified technician for service.
Changes or modifications to this system
by other than an authorized service
facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
Operation
You don’t have to do anything for PKE to
work when the passive feature
is on. Just
walk toward your vehicle with the PKE
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