1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE towing

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2. If it doesn’t start within 10 seconds,
push the accelerator pedal all the
way to the floor, while you hold the
ignition key in “Start.” When the
engine starts, let go of the key and
let up on the accelerator pedal. Wait
about
15 seconds between each try to
help avoid draining your battery.
When starting your engine in very cold
weather (below
0°F or - 18 “C), do this:
1.
2.
With your foot off the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to “Start”
and hold it there. When the engine
starts, let go of the key. Use the
accelerator pedal to maintain engine
speed, if you have to, until your
engine has run for a while.
If your engine still won’t start (or
starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline. Try
pushing your accelerator pedal all the
way to
the floor and holding it there
as you hold the key in “Start” for
about three seconds. If
the vehicle
starts briefly but then stops again, do
the same thing, but this time keep the
pedal down for five or six seconds.
This clears the extra gasoline from
the engine.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with
the electronics in your vehicle. If you
add electrical parts or accessories,
you could chimge the way the fuel
injection system operates. Before
adding electrical equipment, check
with your dealer. If you don’t, your
engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle
towed, see
the part of this manual
that tells how to do it without
damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle”
in the Index.
Ib start your 5.7 Liter LT5 engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal
turn your ignition key to “Start.”
When the engine starts, let go of
the
key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in “Start” for
longer than
15 seconds at a time will
cause your battery to be drained
much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start within 3 seconds,
push the accelerator pedal about one-third of the way down, while you
hold the ignition key
in “Start.” When
the engine starts, let go of the key and
let up on the accelerator pedal. Wait
about
15 seconds between each try to
help avoid draining your battery.
When starting your engine in very cold weather (below
0°F or -18”C), do this:
1.
2.
With your foot off the accelerator
pedal,
turn the ignition key to “Start”
and hold it there. After two seconds,
push the accelerator pedal down just a
little. When the engine starts, let go of
the key. Use the accelerator pedal to
maintain engine speed, if you have to,
until your engine has
run for a while.
If your engine still won’t start (or
starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline. Try
pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there
as you hold the key in “Start” for
about three seconds. If the vehicle
starts briefly but then stops again, do
the same thing, but this time keep
the
pedal down for five or six seconds.
This clears the extra gasoline from
the engine.
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Your engine is designed to work with
the electronics in your vehicle. If you
add electrical parts or accessories,
you could change the way the fuel
injection system operates. Before
adding electrical equipment, check
with your dealer. If you don’t, your
engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle
towed, see the part
of this manual
that tells how to do it without
damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Engine Power Switch (ZR-I)
The LT5 engine in your ZR-1 has two sets
of intake runners and fuel injectors. The
primary set can be run alone for normal
engine power, or both sets can be used
for
full engine power.
Full power gives you extra power for
highway touring and off-road sports use
and reserve power for passing. With
normal power, you’ll notice less engine
and exhaust noise. To
change the power setting, put your
engine power key into the switch. Turn
the key to the setting you want and let
go
The key will return to the center position.
Your ZR-1 is able to run at full power
under the following conditions:
The engine coolant and oil
temperatures are greater than
68 OF
(20°C) but less than 302°F (150°C).
e System voltage is greater than ten
e The “SERVICE ENGINE SOON’
volts.
light is not on.
You can switch the setting at engine
speeds up to
4,000 rpm. When you
select the
“FULL” setting, a light near
[he switch will come on. It should go
>ut when you change back to the
“NORMAL” setting. When you turn the
ignition
off, the setting will go back to
normal power.
Off-Road Track Use
See your Warranty Book before using
your Corvette for off-road track use.
NOTICE:
If you use your Corvette for off-road
track use, your engine may use more
oil than it would with normal use.
Low oil levels can damage the
engine. Be sure to check the oil level
often during off-road track use.
You
may need to add additional oil. See
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
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It takes more (or less) fuel to fill up
than the gauge reads. For example, the
gauge reads half full, but it took more
(or less) than half of the tank’s
capacity to fill it.
The gauge moves a little when you
turn, stop or speed up.
You can use the Trip Monitor to display
more detailed fuel information. Each time
you press “FUEL INFO,” one
of the
following will appear next to the fuel
gauge.
INST The fuel economy calculated
for your current driving conditions.
AVERAGE: The fuel economy
calculated for the current tank of fuel,
or since you last reset the display.
RANGE: The distance you can drive
before refueling.
Blank: The fuel gauge is displayed
alone.
You should reset the fuel information
display every time you refuel. Press
“RESET FUEL” on the Trip Monitor. :loser to the floor.
It may
take longer to
stop. If the light is still on, have the
vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.)
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Brake System Warning Light
Your Corvette’s hydraulic brake system
is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t
working, the other part can still work and
stop you. For good braking, though, you
need both parts working well.
This light should come on as you start thc
vehicle. If it doesn’t come on then, have
it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if
there’s a problem. If this warning light
stays on, there could be
a brake problem.
Have your brake system inspected right
away.
If the light comes on while you are
driving, pull
off the road and stop
carefully. You may notice that the pedal
is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go

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must. This saves fuel. When you run the
engine, make it go a little faster than just
idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly.
This uses less fuel for the heat that you
get and it keeps the battery charged. You
will need a well-charged battery to restart
the vehicle, and possibly for signaling
later on with your headlights. Let the
heater run for awhile.
Then, shut the engine
off and close the
window almost all the way to preserve the
heat. Start the engine again and repeat this
only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do it as little as
possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you
can.
To help keep warm, you can get out
of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous
exercises every half hour or
so until help
comes.
Towing a Trailer
Your Corvette is neither designed nor
intended to tow a trailer.
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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)
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’ 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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When your vehicle is being towed, have
he ignition key
off. The steering wheel
should be clamped in a straight-ahead
position, with a clamping device designed
For towing service.
Do not use the
vehicle’s steering column lock for this.
The transmission should be in “Neutral”
and the parking brake released.
Don’t have your vehicle towed
on the
rear wheels unless you must. If the
vehicle must be towed on the rear wheels,
don’t go more than
35 mph (55 kmh) or
farther than
50 miles (80 km) or your
transmission will be damaged.
Go slow
mer rough ground, and position one
wheel at a time (angled
45”) if you have
to go over curbs and rises. Wheels at the
lifted end should be at least four inches
(1 00 mm) above the ground. If these
limits must be exceeded, then the rear
wheels have to be supported
on a dolly.
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Front Towing Hook-Ups
Attach T-hook chains on both sides in
slotted holes behind and just inboard
of
front wheels.
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Position 4x4 wood beam across sling
chains contacting under fascia just ahead of curb protect brackets
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Position sling crossbar against front of
4x4 beam.

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Attach a separate safety chain around
outboard end of each lower control
arm.
:ear Towing Hook-Ups
ittach T-hook chains in slots forward anc
lst inboard
of rear wheels on both sides.
NOTICE:
Do not tow with sling-type
equipment or rear bumper valance
will be damaged.
Use wheel lift or car carrier
equipment. Additional ramping
may be required for car carrier
equipment.
Use safety chains
and wheel straps.
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