1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE warning

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Many people read their owner’s manual
from beginning to end when they first
receive their new vehicle. This will help
you learn about the features and controls
for your vehicle.
In this manual, you’ll
find that pictures and words work
together to explain things quickly.
Index: A good place to look for what
you need is the In-dex in back of the
manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all
that’s iq the manual, and the page
number where you’ll find it.
Parts 1-8: Each part of this manual
begins with a brief list of its contents,
so
you cap often find at a glance if a part
Eontains the information you want.
How to Use This Manual: This part
tells you how to use your manual and
includes safety and vehicle damage
warnings and symbols.
Part 1 - Seats & Restraint Systems:
This part tells you how to use your seats
and safety belts properly. It also
explains the
air bag system.
Part 2 - Features & Controls: This
part explains how to start and operate
your Corvette.
Part 3 - Comfort Controls & Audio
Systems:
This ,part tells you how to
adjust the comfort controls and
how to
operate your sound system.
Part 4 - Your Driving and the Road:
Here you’ll find helpful information
and tips about the road and how to drive
under different conditions.
Part 5 - Problems on the Road: This
>art tells you what to do if you have a
Jroblem while driving, such as a flat
:ire or engine overheating, etc.
Part 6 - Service & Appearance
Care:
Here the manual tells yqap how
:o keep your Corvette running ’’:;’.
properly and looking good. ’,:.
Part 7 - Maintenance Schedule:
This part tells when to perfom,,vehicle
maintenance and what fluids
a&l
lubricants to use.
Part 8 - Customer Assistanc?
~nformation:
This part includ&
important information about rdiorting
safety defects and gives you &$$ls
about the “Roadside Assistancq?
program. You will also find cG$@mer
satisfaction phone numbers (ir&luding
customer satisfaction numbers .for the
hearing and speech impaired),
&s well
as the mediationhrbitration prokedure.
We’ve also included ordering
information for service publicagions in
this part.
Service Station Information: This is
a quick reference of service
information. You can find it
on the last
page of this manual.
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a number of safety cautions
in this book. We use a box with a gray
background and the word CAUTION to
tell you about things that could hurt you
if
you were to ignore the warning.
In the gray caution area, we tell you what
the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do
to help avoid
or reduce the hazard. Please
read these cautions. If you don’t, you or
others could be hurt.
You will also find a circle with a slash
through it
in this book. This safety symbc
means “Don’t,” “Don’t do this,” or “Don!
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NOTICE:
These mean there is something that
could damage your vehicle.
Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you will find these
notices.
In the notice area, we tell you about
something that can damage your vehicle.
Many times, this damage would not be
covered by your warranty, and it could be
costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might
see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings
in
different colors or in different words.
You’ll also see warning labels on your
vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, blue
for notices and the words CAUTION or
NOTICE.
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These are some of the symbols you will
find on your vehicle. For example, these
symbols are used on an original battery:
Caution Possible Injury A
Protect Eyes by Shielding
Caustic Battery Acid
Could Cause Burns
Avoid Sparks
or Flames
Sparks
or Flame Could
Explode Battery
These symbols are important for you and
your passengers whenever your vehicle is
driven:
Fasten Safety Belts
These symbols have to do with your lights:
Master Lighting Switch -'a-
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Turn Signal Direction
Hazard Warning Flashers
A
Headlight High Beam Parking Lights Fog Lamps
rhese symbols are on some of your
:ontrols:
Windshield Wiper
Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster
Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan
Maximum
Air Conditioning
Windows
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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
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Fuel
Engine Oil Pressure
Engine Oil
Temperature
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System
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Engine
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Here are some other symbols you may see:
Hatch Release
Hood Release
Lighter Horn
Speaker
Acceleration Slip Regulation

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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
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...............................................
Storage and Compartments ......................................... 72
Ashtray and Lighter
............................................... 75
Accessory Plug
................................................... 76
Instrument Panel and Cluster
........................................ 78
ConvertibleTop
.................................................. 96
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NOTICE:
Your modern Corvette doesn’t need
an elaborate “break-in.” But it will
perform better in the long run if you
follow these guidelines:
0 Keep your speed at 55 mph
(88 km/h) or less for the first
500 miles (804 km).
Don’t drive at any one speed
- fast or slow - for the
fist
500 miles (804 km).
Don’t make full-throttle
starts.
Avoid malung hard stops for
the first
200 miles (322 km)
or so. During this time your
new brake linings
aren’t yet
broken in.
Hard stops with
new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this
“breaking-in” guideline
every time you get new
brake linings.
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Ignition Switch
With the ignition key in the ignition
switch, you can turn the switch to five
positions:
Acc (A): Position in which you can
operate your electrical power accessories.
Press in the ignition switch as you turn
the top of it toward you.
Lock (B): The only position in which
you can remove the key. This locks your
steering wheel, ignition and automatic
transmission.
If you have an automatic transmission, tht
ignition switch can’t be turned to “Lock”
unless the shift lever
is in the “P” (Park)
position.
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Off (C): Unlocks the steering wheel,
ignition and automatic transmission, but
does not send electrical power to any
accessories. Use
this position if your
vehicle must be pushed
or towed.
Run (D): Position to which the switch
returns after you start your engine and
release the switch. The switch stays in
the “Run” position when the engine is
running. But even when the engine is not
running, you can use “Run” to operate
your electrical power accessories and to
display some instrument panel warning
and indicator lights.
Start (E): Starts the engine. When the
engine
starts, release the key. The ignition
switch will return to “Run” for normal
driving.
When the engine is not running, “Acc”
and “Run” allow you to operate your
slectrical accessories, such as the radio.
A warning tone will sound if you open
the driver’s door when the ignition is in
“Off,’’ “Lock” or “Acc” and the key is in
the ignition.

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Warning Lights, Gauges
and Indicators
This section describes the warning lights
and gauges that may be on your vehicle.
The pictures will help you locate them.
Warning lights and gauges can signal that
something is wrong before it becomes
serious enough to cause an expensive
repair or replacement. Paying attention
to your warning lights and gauges could
also save you or others from injury.
Warning lights go on when there may be
or
is a problem with one of your vehicle’s
functions.
As you will see in the details
on the
next few pages, some warning
lights come on briefly when you turn the
ignition key just to let you know they’re
working. If you are familiar with this
section, you should not be alarmed when
this happens.
Gauges can indicate when there may be
or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s
functions. Often gauges and warning
lights work together to
let you know
when there’s a problem with your vehicle.
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When one of the warning lights comes on
and stays on when you are driving, or
when one of the gauges shows there may
be a problem, check the section that tells
you what to do about
it. Please follow the
manual’s advice. Waiting to
do repairs
can be costly
- and even dangerous. So
please get to know your warning lights
and gauges. They’re a big help.
Your vehicle also has a driver information
center that works along with the warning
lights and gauges. See “Driver Information Center’’
in the Index.
System Problems
If “SYS” flashes on the display near your
fuel gauge, there may be a problem with
your Corvette’s electrical system. If the
“SECURITY” light flashes at the same
time, there is a problem with your theft
deterrent system. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer
if “SYS’ keeps
appearing.
Gauge Markings
The analog gauges provide a quick visual
reference to the actual measurement of
these gauges. However, you must keep in mind that the gauges aren’t linear. This means that the middle mark is not
a
temperature halfway between the top and
bottom temperatures on the gauge. For
example, the middle mark on the coolant
gauge represents 210°F,
not 180°F as you
might expect.

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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