1995 CHEVROLET CORVETTE manual transmission

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t
shift out of PARK
(P), try this:
1. Turn the key to OFF,
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you
want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission)
Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual
transmission in
REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the
parking brake.
Parking Over Things That Burn
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the
first:
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
Push the button at the end of the lever, then release
the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now
cruise at the higher speed.
Here’s the second way to go to a higher speed:
Move the cruise switch to R/A. Hold it there until
you get up to the speed you want,
and then release
the switch.
To increase your speed in very small amounts, move
the switch to
R/A for less than half a second and then
release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will
go
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using
cruise control:
Push in the button at the end of the lever until you
reach the lower speed you want, then release it.
0 To slow down in very small amounts, push the
button for less than half a second. Each time you
do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow
down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load, and the steepness
of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear
to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake
takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find ths to
be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on
steep hills.
To Get Out of Cruise Control
There are several ways to turn off the cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch
pedal, if you have a manual transmission;
OR
0 Move the cruise switch to OFF,
To Erase Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory is erased.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Roof Panel (Coupe)
Until you are sure you can remove the panel alone, have
someone help you.
Removing the Roof Panel
2. Remove the ratchet from the console.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly
and shift an automatic transmission into PARK
(P).
Shift a manual transmission into REVERSE (R).
Lower both windows, turn the ignition key to LOCK
and move both sunshades to the side.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Installing the Roof Panel 3. Lower the roof panel onto the vehicle, rear edge first,
and place the rear guide pins into the holes in the
roof opening.
4. Lower the front of the roof panel, and align the front
guide pins.
5. Tighten the rear bolts part way.
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NOTICE:
If you tighten bolts that are improperly started,
the threads can become stripped. Be sure all bolts are properly started before you tighten them.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly
and shift an automatic transmission into
PARK (P).
Shift a manual transmission into REVERSE (R).
Lower both windows, turn the ignition key to LOCK
and move both sunshades to the side.
2. If the roof panel is stored in the rear area, remove it
by reversing the steps under “Storing the Roof
Panel” above.
6. Use the ratchet to start the front bolts. If the bolts are
hard to start, tighten the rear bolts some more.
Holding down the panel on the outside will also
help.
7. Fully tighten the rear bolts, then the front bolts.
If you hear a popping noise when you drive, the bolts
may not be tight enough. Be sure to tighten them
securely.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 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.
0 The gauge moves a little when you turn, stop or
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.
0 INST The fuel economy calculated for your current
speed up.
driving
conditions.
0 AVERAGE: The fuel economy calculated for the
current tank of fuel,
or since you last reset the
display.
refueling.
0 RANGE: The distance you can drive before
0 BLANK: The fuel gauge is displayed alone.
You should reset the fuel information display every time
you refuel. To reset the display, press
FUEL INFO until
AVERAGE appears. Then, press RESET FUEL on the
Trip Monitor.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature
Reading
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Automatic transmission fluid temperature will be
displayed if you press the GAUGES button on the Trip
Monitor until AUTO appears. The number that appears
next to the fuel gauge is the automatic transmission fluid
temperature. If
LO appears, the temperature is below
32°F (0°C).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine It’s normal for the transmission fluid temperature to
vary, depending on the type of driving you do and
weather conditions. If you drive on long grades on a hot
day, the transmission fluid temperature will be higher
than normal driving on a cold day. If you drive your
Corvette at high speeds with a lot of stop-and-go or fast
accelerations, your transmission fluid temperature may
also be higher.
If the transmission fluid exceeds
280°F (138 “C), the
CHECK GAUGES light will come on and HI
AUTO
will be displayed next to the transmission fluid
temperature when you toggle through the GAUGES
button. You should move the shift lever to DRIVE (D)
and continue driving at a slower, constant speed.
Monitor the transmission fluid temperature and allow
it
to cool to 180°F (82°C) to 200°F (93°C). Then, you
should check the transmission fluid level for a low fill or
overfill condition and bring your Corvette in for service
as soon as possible (see “Automatic Transmission Fluid”
in the Index). Also, check the engine coolant
temperature. If it’s too hot, see “Cooling System” in the
Index.
Check Gauges Light
This red light will come on
briefly when you are
starting the engine. If the
light comes on and stays on
while
you are driving, check
your gauges to see if they
are
in the warning areas.
This light can come
on for:
0 high engine oil temperature or low oil pressure
high coolant temperature
high or low battery voltage
0 low fuel level
0 high automatic transmission oil temperature
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Convertible Top (Option)
The following procedures explain the proper operation
of your convertible top.
To Lower Your Convertible Top
NOTICE:
Don’t leave your convertible out with the top
down for any long periods of time. The sun and
the rain can damage your seat material and other
things inside your vehicle.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly
and shift an automatic transmission into
PARK (P).
Shift a manual transmission into
REVERSE (R).
Lower both windows and sunshades and turn the
ignition key
to LOCK.
NOTICE:
Before lowering the convertible top into the
storage area, be sure there are no objects in the
way of the folded, stored top. The weight
of a
stored top on items in the storage area may cause
the convertible top back glass to break.
2. Unlock the front of the convertible top by turning the
latch handles outward. Then lift the top
off the
windshield slightly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 7. Lower the rear of the top. Then lift the front with a
slow, smooth motion. Fold the top into the storage
compartment, making sure the fabric is folded
between bows.
NOTICE:
Do not lift the rear of the convertible top when
lowering the top into the storage compartment or damage to the top may occur.
8. After the top is completely folded into the
compartment, turn the-latch handles toward the
center of the vehicle. Close the storage compartment
lid by pushing the front edge down on each side.
Try
to lift the lid to make sure it’s latched.
When closing the storage compartment lid, make
sure the latch handles are turned back toward
the center
of the vehicle. If they aren’t, you may
damage the paint on the lid inner panel.
To Raise Your Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly
and shift an automatic transmission into
PARK (P).
Shift a manual transmission into REVERSE (R).
Lower both windows and sunshades and turn the
ignition key to
LOCK.
behind the driver’s seat or in the center console.
2. Press either the storage compartment lid release button
- II b-
3. Turn the latch handles outward. Pull the top up and
forward until it lines up with the windshield.
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