1995 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your Corvette has a “basecoatklearcoat” paint finish.
The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored
basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are
non-abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat paint
finish.
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on
a basecoatlclearcoat paint finish
may dull the
finish or leave swirl marks.
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other
salts,
ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc. can
damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted
surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
If
necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather
and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period
of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking
new
by keeping your Corvette garaged or covered
whenever possible.
Cleaning Your Convertible Top
Your convertible top should be cleaned often. If you use
an automatic car wash, use one with water jets and
hanging cloths.
When you hand wash the top, do it in partial shade.
Vacuum away any dust and other material. Use a mild
soap, lukewarm water and a soft sponge.
A chamois or
cloth may leave lint on the top, and a brush can chafe
the threads in the top fabric. Don’t use detergents, harsh
cleaners, solvents or bleaching agents.
When you clean the top, put one hand under it to
support it. Wet the entire vehicle and wash the top
evenly to avoid spots or rings. Let the soap remain on
the fabric for a few minutes. When the top is really dirty,
use a mild foam-type cleaner. Thoroughly rinse the
entire vehicle, then let the top dry in direct sunlight.
To protect the convertible top:
0 After you wash the vehicle, make sure the top is
completely dry before you lower it.
0 Don’t get any cleaner on the vehicle’s painted finish;
it could leave streaks.
0 If you decide to go through an automatic car wash,
ask the manager if the equipment could damage your
top.
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Hardtop
The optional hardtop has the same durable finish as the
painted surfaces of your Corvette. You can wash, polish
and wax it.
If you store the hardtop for a long time, keep it covered
in a dry place. Apply silicone grease to all the
weatherstrips.
Engine Cleaning
Use care when cleaning the LT5 engine. Do not direct
water into the
“V” area on the engine between the
cylinder heads.
NOTICE:
Don’t use a cleaner with a strong alkaline base. It
will discolor the aluminum.
Aluminum Wheels
Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar
to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong
soaps, chemicals, chrome polish, abrasive cleaners or
abrasive cleaning brushes on them because
you could
damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax
may be applied.
I NOTICE:
Don’t use an automatic vehicle wash that has
hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes. These brushes can take the protective coating
off your
aluminum wheels.
Tires
To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.
When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe
off any overspray or splash from painted surfaces.
Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in- the finish
should be repaired right away.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up
materials available from your dealer or other service
outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can
be corrected
in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust
control can collect on the underbody.
If these are not
removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the
underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even though they have corrosion
protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas
of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system
can do this for you.
Fiberglass Springs
NOTICE:
Don’t use corrosive or acidic cleaning agents, engine degreasers, aluminum cleaning agents or
other harsh solvents to clean fiberglass springs; they’ll damage the springs.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a
chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage
can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into
the paint surface.
Although
no defect in the paint job causes this, Chevrolet
will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces
of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within
1 2 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever comes first.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials
You can get these from your GM Parts Department.
PART
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
SIZE
USAGE
12345343
Exterior polish
GoodwrenchB Liquid
Wax
16 oz. (0.473L)
I052277
1052863 12
02. (0.354L)
Also removes old waxes, polishes Tar and Road Oil Remover
1050172 16 oz. (0.473L)
1
oz. (0.028kg)
Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Grease
Weatherstrips, Stops squeaks
1050173 Chrome Cleaner and Polish
16
oz. (0.473L)
VinyVLeather Cleaner
32
02. (0.946L)
1050214 Cleans white and black tires White Sidewall Tire Cleaner
16
oz. (0.473L)
10501 74 Removes rust and corrosion
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Spot and stain removal
1050244
Also spot cleans vinyls Glass Cleaner
23 oz. (0.680L)
1050427 Spot
and stain removal Fabric Cleaner
16
02. (0.473L)
1050429
6 lbs. (2.72kg) Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
Lubriplate (White Grease)
12
oz. (0.340kg)
1052349 Cleans vinyl and
cloth,
also, tires and mats
Spot Lifter
6
oz. (0.237L)
1051398" Vinyl top dressing Preservatone
16
oz. (0.4731) 1051055
For hood, trunk, door hinges and latches
For cloth
1051515
Exterior wash
Wash-Wax (conc.)
16
oz. (0.4731)
1052870 Windshield-washing system
Washer Solvent
32
oz. (0.946L)
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* Not recommended for pigskin suede leather.
See your General Motors Parts Departments for these products.
See your Maintenance Schedule for other products.
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1.
SAMPLEjUXSM072675
ENGINE / li!95 ASSEMBLY
CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT
This is the legal identifier for your Corvette. It appears
on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The
VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label on the inside of your rear storage
compartment. It’s very helpful if
you ever need to order
parts. On this label is:
your VIN,
the model designation,
0 paint information, and
a list of all production options and special
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
equipment.
Engine Identification
The
eighth character in your VIN is the engine code.
This code will help you identify your engine,
specifications, and replacement parts.
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NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Corvette
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as they
should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your Corvette, see “Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Corvette” in the Index.
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination
of maxi-fuses,
mini-fuses, and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the
chance
of fires caused by electrical problems.
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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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IC 7 21 7 3c 7 4c 7 5c 7 AK: MDL WIPER RDO IGN HTD MIR
6c 7 TAIL 7c 7 HORN 8C 7 STOP/HAZ 9c 7 CRANK AIR BAG
1oc 7 CRANK
CLUTCH P/N
111 7 =c 7 131 7 141 7 15c 7
161 7 17c 7 18C 7 19c 7 2oc 7
RH ILLUM
LH ILLUM CNSLILLUM F.P. 1 F.P. 2
CCM3 VALET A/C CLUTCH UTILITY OXYGEN SEN
21c 722C 7 4 7 24c 7251 7
26C 7 27c 7 2ac 7 29c 7 301 7
311 7 3zc 7 =c 7 34c 7351 7
361 7 371 7 38C 7 391 7401 7
411 742c 7 431 7441 7~C 7
ENG2 lNJl INJ 2 TURN COIL
P.K.E. CLUSTER BACKUP
FAN ENG 1
PWR MIRROR CRUISE E.C.M. AIR BAG CCM 1
RHCTSY LHCTSY L.C.D. CCMP RDOBAlT
SPORTSEAT PWR LOCK A/C PROG CIGAR HATCH
CIRCUIT
BREAKERS
Two maxi -fuse blocks are located under hood
near battery.
- POWER SEAT
POWER WINDOW
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