1995 CHEVROLET CORVETTE manual transmission

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To Remove Your Convertible Hardtop
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly
and shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL (N).
Lower both windows and sunshades and turn the
ignition key
off.
2. Loosen the front bolts with the wrench.
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3. Move both seatbacks forward and remove the rear
trim panel.
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To help avoid damaging the hardtop when not in
use:
Store the hardtop in its normal position,
0 Store hardware and trim panel with the
resting
on its mounting brackets.
hardtop.
12. Connect the rear window defogger electrical
connectors.
To Install Your Convertible Hardtop
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. Turn off the
radio to lower the power antenna and turn the
ignition key to LOCK.
2. Disconnect both rear window defogger electrical
connectors behind the lock pillar.
3. Lower the convertible top. Refer to “Convertible
Top” in the Index.
This procedure will require the use
of the storage
compartment lid release button behind the dnver’s
seat or the center console release switch. The fuse that
enables these releases is not installed at the assembly
plant and should be in your center console. See
“Instrument Panel Fuse Block” in the Index for
location
of the fuse. The fuse is labeled HATCH (45).
4. With one person on each side, carefully position the
hardtop over the vehicle. Lower the hardtop slowly,
aligning the rear bolt spacers onto the bezels, and
front conical nuts into the tapered receivers. Realign
the hardtop, if necessary.
NOTICE:
To help avoid damage, don’t force the rear of the
hardtop down. The hardtop may rest slightly
above the storage compartment lid until the
release lever is pulled. See Step
8 in this
procedure.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re
planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make
your trips safer and more enjoyable.
0 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid
levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and
transmission. These parts can work hard on
mountain roads.
0 Know how to go down hills. The most important
thing
to know is this: let your engine do some of the
slowing down. Shift
to a lower gear when you go
down a steep or long hill. 0 Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down
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to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine
and transmission, and you can climb the hill better.
Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane
roads
in hills or mountains. Don’t swing wide or cut
across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let
you stay in your own lane.
As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There could
be something in your lane, like a stalled car
or an
accident.
You may
see highway signs on mountains that warn of
special problems. Examples are long grades, passing
or
no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding
roads. Be alert to these
and take appropriate action.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what
position your key
is in, and even if the key isn’t in.
To turn off the flashers, pull out on the collar.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn
signals won’t work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at
the sid’e
of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your
vehicle.
Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your
Corvette. But please follow the steps below to
do it
safely.
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NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage
to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
Trying to start your Corvette by pushing or
pulling it could damage your vehicle, even if you
have
a manual transmission. And if you have an
automatic transmission, it won’t start that way.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When your vehicle is being towed, have the ign
off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a
straight-ahead position, with a clamping device
designed for towing service.
Do not use the veh .ition key
icle's
steering column lock for this. The transmission should
be in
NEUTRAL (N) 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 km/h) or farther
than
50 miles (80 km) or your transmission will be
damaged.
Go slow over 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
4 inches (100 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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If’ your engine catches fire because you keep
driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be
badly damaged. The costly repairs would
not be
covered by your warranty.
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no
steam, the problem may not be
too serious. Sometimes
the engine can get a little too hot when you:
0 Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Stop after high speed driving.
0 Idle for long periods in traffic.
If you get the overheat warning with no sign
of steam,
try this for a minute or
so:
1. Turn off your air conditioner.
2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan
speed and open the window as necessary.
3. If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N);
otherwise, shift to the highest gear while
driving
-- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a)
or DRIVE (D) for automatic transmissions.
If you
no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive.
Just to be safe, drive slower for about ten minutes. If the
warning doesn’t come back on, you
can drive normally.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your
vehicle right away.
If there’s still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine
for two or three minutes while you’re parked,
to see if
the warning stops. But then, if you still have the
warning,
turn off the engine and get everyone out of the
vehicle
until it cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service
help right away.
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Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your
vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels
too fast while shifting your transmission back
and forth, you can destroy your transmission.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,
see “Tire Chains” in the Index.
Rocking your vehicle to get it out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your front wheels. You should turn
your ASR system off. (See
“ASR System” in the Index.)
Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a
forward gear (or with a manual transmission, between
FIRST
(1) or SECOND (2) gear and REVERSE (R)),
spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the
accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on
the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear.
If
that doesn’t get you out after a few tries, you may need
to be towed out. If you do need to be towed out, see
“Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You’ll see the following when you open the hood with
the
LTl engine:
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Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped)
Brake Fluid Reservoir
Battery
Electric Engine Fan
Air Cleaner
Coolant Recovery Tank Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Engine Oil Dipstick Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
Coolant High
Fill Reservoir
Automatic Transmission Dipstick (if equipped)
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