1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE mirror

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Features & Controls
Keys ........................................................... 36
DoorLocks
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Theft and Theft Deterrents
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New Vehicle “Break-In”
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IIgnitionSwitch
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Starting Your Engine
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Automatic Transmission
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Manual Transmission
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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
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Sunvisors
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Storage and Compartments ......................................... 72
Ashtray and Lighter
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Accessory Plug
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Instrument Panel and Cluster
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ConvertibleTop
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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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Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
An inside rearview mirror is attached
, above your windshield. The mirror has
pivots
so that you can adjust it.
You can adjust the mirror for day
or nigh1
driving. Pull the tab for night driving to
reduce glare. Push the tab for daytime
driving.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your right side mirror is convex.
A convex mirror’s surface is curved so
you can see more from the driver’s seat.
Power Remote Control Mirrors
The electric mirror control is on the
Iriver’s door.
To adjust either mirror, turn
the switch to “L,” (left) or “R’ (right).
rhen use the joystick to adjust the- mirror
When you are done adjusting the mirrors
move the control back to the center.
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Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover
to expose the vanity mirror. When the
ignition is on, slide the switch next to the
mirror up
to turn the lights on. Be sure to
turn the lights
off before closing the
cover.
Ashtray and Lighter
shtray
t use the ashtray, push on the right side
the door.
To remove it, lift up on the
uffer.
NOTICE:
Don’t put papers and other things
that burn into your ashtray. If you
do, cigarettes or other smoking
materials
could set them on fire,
causing damage. You
can remove the ashtray and use the
space as a second cupholder. When you
put the ashtray back, be sure to use the
rear opening.
NOTICE:
Loose objects (such as paper clips)
can lodge behind and beneath the
ashtray lid and prevent movement of
the lid. Avoid putting small loose
objects near the ashtray.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a
warming grid to remove fog from the rear
window. The power mirrors are also
warmed when the rear window defogger
is on.
Press
9 to turn on the defogger. An
indicator light will come on to fiemind you
that the defogger is on. The defogger will
turn off automatically after about ten
minutes
of use. You can also turn the
defogger
off by pressing the switch again
or by turning
off the ignition.
Do not attach anything like a temporary
vehicle license or a decal across the
defogger grid on the rear window.
NOTICE:
Don’t use a razor blade or something
else sharp on the inside of the rear
window. If
you do, you could cut or
damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
Specially Treated Windshield
(ZR-I)
Your ZR-1 windshield is treated to reduct
the amount of solar heat entering your
vehicle. It makes it easier for your air
conditioning system to keep you
comfortable.
The windshield treatment reduces the
effectiveness of some carry-on electrical
equipment. There is an opening in the
windshield treatment at the bottom
center of the windshield.
Vow-Through Ventilation
System
four Corvette’s flow-through ventilation
lystem supplies outside air into .the
Iehicle when it is moving. Outside air
vi11 also enter the vehicle when the heater
)r the air conditioning fan
is running.
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If other cars are lined up to pass a
slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take
care that someone isn’t trying to pass
you as you pull out to pass the slow
vehicle. Remember to glance over
your shoulder and check the blind
spot.
Check your mirrors, glance over your
shoulder, and start your left lane
change signal before moving out of
the right lane to pass. When you are
far enough ahead
of the passed vehicle
to see its front
in your inside mirror,
activate your right lane change signal
and move back into the right lane.
(Remember that your right outside
mirror is convex. The vehicle you just
passed may seem to be farther away
from you than it really is.)
Try not to pass more than one vehicle
at a time on two-lane roads.
Reconsider before passing the next vehicle.
Don’t overtake a slowly moving
vehicle too rapidly. Even though the
brake lights are not flashing, it may be
slowing down or starting
to turn.
If you’re being passed, make it easy
for the following driver to get ahead
of you. Perhaps you can ease a little
to the right.
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Loss of Control
Let’s review what driving experts say
about what happens when the three
control systems (brakes, steering and
acceleration) don’t have enough friction
where the tires meet the road to do what
the driver has asked.
In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep
trying to steer and constantly seek an
escape route or area of less danger.
Skidding
In a skid, a driver can lose control of the
vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most
skids by taking reasonable care suited to
existing conditions, and by not
“overdriving” those conditions. But skids
are always possible.
The three types of skids correspond to
your Corvette’s three control systems.
In the braking skid your wheels aren’t
rolling. In the steering or cornering skid,
too much speed or steering in a curve
causes tires to slip and lose cornering
force. And in the acceleration skid too
much throttle causes the driving wheels
to spin.
A cornering skid
is best handled by
easing your foot
off the accelerator pedal. Remember: Any
ASR system helps avoid
only the acceleration skid. If your ASR
system is
off, then an acceleration skid is
also best handled by easing your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your
foot
off the accelerator pedal and quickly
steer the way you want the vehicle to go.
If you start steering quickly enough, your
vehicle may straighten out. Always be
ready for a second skid if it occurs.
Of course, traction is reduced when water,
snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on
the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow
down and adjust your driving to these
conditions. It is important to slow down
on slippery surfaces because stopping
distance will be longer and vehicle
control more limited.

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traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking
(including engine braking by shifting to
a lower gear). Any sudden changes could
cause the tires to slide.
You may not
realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize
warning clues
- such as enough water,
ice or packed snow on the road to make a
“mirrored surface”
- and slow down
when you have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid.
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1 Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day
driving. One reason is that some drivers
are likely to be impaired
- by alcohol or
drugs, with night vision problems, or by
fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
0 Drive defensively.
0 Don’t drink and drive.
0 Adjust your inside rearview mirror to
reduce the glare from headlights
behind you.
Since you can’t see as well, you may
need to slow down and keep more
space between you and other vehicles.
Slow down, especially on higher
speed roads. Your headlights can light
up only
so much road ahead.
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you’re tired, pull off the road in a
safe place and rest.
Night Vision
No one can see as well at night as in
the daytime. But as we get older these
differences increase.
A 50-year-old
driver may require at least twice as much
light to see the same thing at night as a
20-year-old.
What you do in the daytime can also
affect your night vision. For example, if
you spend the day in bright sunshine you
are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes
will have less trouble adjusting to night.
But if you’re driving, don’t wear
sunglasses at night. They may cut down
on glare from headlights, but they also
make a lot of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by
approaching lights. It can take
a second
or two, or even several seconds, for your
eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are
faced with severe glare (as from a driver
who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine begin to check traffic. Try to determine
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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