1995 CHEVROLET CORVETTE headlamp

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 vehicle with misairned headlamps),
slow down a little. Avoid staring directly into the
approaching lights.
Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle
clean
-- inside and out. Glare at night is made much
worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass
can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes
lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would,
making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light
up far less of a
roadway when you are
in a turn or curve. Keep your
eyes moving; that way, it’s easier
to pick out dimly
lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should
be
checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes
be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night
blindness
-- the inability to see in dim light -- and aren’t
even aware of it.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet
road you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because
your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as
on dry roads.
And,
if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get
even
less traction. It’s always wise to go slower and be
cautious
if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The
surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are
tuned for driving on dry pavement.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up
under your tires that they can actually ride on the water.
This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re
going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning,
it
has little or no contact with the road.
Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if your
tires haven’t much tread or if the pressure in one or
more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on
the road.
If you can see reflections from trees, telephone
~ poles, or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the
~ water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning.
! Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There
1 just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The
best advice
is to slow down when it is raining.
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
Turn on your low-beam headlamps -- not just your
parking lamps
-- to help make you more visible to
others.
Besides slowing down, allow some extra following
distance. And be especially careful when you pass
another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room
ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted
by road spray.
“Tires” in the Index.)
Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Headlamp
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1. Open the hood.
2. The headlamps need to be halfway open. Turn the
headlamp switch
on, then quickly back to the
parking lamps setting.
You may have to do this a few
times
to get the half-open position. You can also
open the headlamps manually. See “Headlamp
Doors” in the Index.
3. Remove the two screws on each side of the
headlamp.
4. Remove the two screws from both sides of the cover.
Before you remove the last screw, put your hand
under the cover to hold it.
5. Reach around the hood and pull the cover straight
out. Be careful not to scratch the paint.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fog Lamp
You can reach the fog lamps from under the front
bumper.
1. Remove the screw in the access door. Open the door.
2. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise 118 turn and
pull it out.
3. Disconnect the bulb base from the wiring harness.
4. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
6. Remove the four screws from the retainer near each
comer of the headlamp. Don’t move the large-head
adjusting screws
or your headlamp will not be aimed
properly.
Hold the headlamp and remove the retainer.
7. Remove the headlamp and unplug the electrical
8. Reverse the steps with a new headlamp.
connector.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory
to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels
aligned again. However,
if you notice unusual tire wear
or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may need to be reset.
If you notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving
on a smooth road, your
wheels may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,
wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the
wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your
Chevrolet dealer
if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the lund of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the
same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts,
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
GM original equipment parts.
This way, you will be sure to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your
Corvette model.
I NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer/odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance,
and tire clearance to the body and chassis.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine There are three fuse centers on your vehicle. One is in
the right side of your instrument panel. Turn the knob
and pull the door to access the fuses.
The other two fuse blocks are in the engine
compartment. One
is part of the Forward Lamp wiring
harness
(A), and the other is part of the ECM-Engine
wiring harness
(B).
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band
is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the correct size.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a
spare fuse, you can borrow one of the correct value. Just
pick some feature
of your vehicle that you can get along
without
-- like the radio or cigarette lighter -- and use
its fuse, if it is the size you need. Replace it as soon as
you can.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the switch. An electrical overload will cause the lamps
to
go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this
happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right
away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a
fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem and
not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Forward Lamp Fuse Block -
INTERIOR LIGHTING
PRIMARY COOLING FAN
LH HDLP
MOTOR
RH HDLP MOTOR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
POWER
ACCSY
AIR PUMP
1. Interior Lighting
2. Primary Cooling Fan
3. LH Headlamp Motor
4. RH Headlamp Motor
5. Secondary Cooling Fan
6. Exterior Lighting
7. Power Accessory (Power Locks, Hatch, Lighter,
Seats)
8. Air Pump
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Leaving your hood open and your underhood lamps on
can drain your battery
. If you need to keep the hood
open for an extended period
of time. remove the
underhood lamps fuse
.
Replacement Bulbs
Air Conditioningmeater Control ................ 37
Automatic Transmission Indicator
........... 194NA
Back-up
................................. 1156
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (except ZR-
1) ... 1156
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (ZR-
1) ........ 89 1
Console
.................................. 564
Cornering
................................. 1156
Door Courtesy
........................... .21 2-2
DoorFlood
................................ 73
* These bulbs are not owner.serviceab1e . See your dealer.
Driver Information Center * ......................
Floor Courtesy ............................. 562
Fog
...................................... 896
Front Parkingmurn Signal
................. 2057NA
Headlamp ............................. HP6054
Instrument Cluster
License
................................... 24
MirrorFlood
............................... 74
* ............................
Mirror Reading ............................ 168
Rear Courtesy (Convertible)
.................. 562
Rear Courtesy (except Convertible)
............ 906
Sidemarker
................................ 24
Tail/Stop/Turn
............................ 2057
Visor Vanity Mirror
.......................... 74
Radio
* ......................................
Underhood ................................. 2-2
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