1995 CHEVROLET CORVETTE steering

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in the Index if necessary).
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK
(P) Mechanism Check
3.
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
With the engine off, turn the key
to the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out
of
PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI needs
service.
Steering Column Lock
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn
to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK
(P).
0 With a manual transmission, the key should turn to
LOCK only when the shift lever is in REVERSE (R).
On vehicles with
a key release button, try to turn the key
to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should
turn to LOCK only with the key button depressed.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK. Park on a fairly
steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running
and transmission in NEUTRAL
(N), slowly remove
foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Do this
until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
Shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive
materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect.
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Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be
performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring
and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service
department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
Make sure any necessary repairs
are completed at once.
Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage.
If you see anything that might keep a restraint system
from doing its job, have it repaired.
Steering and Suspension Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear,
or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.
Tire and Wheel Inspection
Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage. If there is
irregular or premature wear, check the wheel alignment.
Inspect for damaged wheels.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near
the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or
out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose
connections, or other conditions which could cause a heat
build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into
the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Manual Transmission
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Manual Transmission” in the Index.
A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
Rear Axle Service
Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if
needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index. A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair it if needed.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for
surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including
calipers, parking brake, etc.
You may need to have your
brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or
conditions result in frequent braking.
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Parking Brake
Guides Power Steering
System
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade
2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
GM Synthetic Power Steering
Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345866 or
12345867 or equivalent).
Manual Transmission Fluid SAE
5W-30
(GM Part No. 105293 1 or
equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose
Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345120)
or synthetic
SAE 5W-30 engine
oil.
USAGE
Manual
Transmission Shift Linkage
~~~
Automatic
Transmission
Shift Linkage
Clutch Linkage
Pivot Points
Floor Shift
Linkage
Chassis
Lubrication
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
Engine oil.
Engine oil. Engine oil.
Chassis lubricant (GM
Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
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Accessory Plug ............. ............. 2-62
Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid
................ 6-22
Brake Fluid
...................... ...... 6-34
Coolant to the Recovery Tank
....... ........ 6-29
Electrical Equipment .................... 2- 19. 6-67
Engine Coolant
.............................. 6-28
Engineoil
.................................. 6-13
Manual Transmission Fluid
.................... 6-24
Power Steering Fluid
......................... 6-3 1
SoundEquipment ............................ 3-17
Windshield Washer Fluid
................. 2-42. 6-3 1
AirBag ....................................... 1-17
How Does it Restrain ......................... 1-20
How it Works ............................... 1 - I8
Location
................................... 1-19
Readiness Light
............................. 2-69
Servicing ................................... 1-22
System
..................................... 1-17
What Makes
it Inflate ......................... 1-20
What Will
You See After it Inflates .............. 1-2 1
When Should it Inflate ........................ 1-20
Air Cleaner
.................................... 6- 17
Air Conditioner Controls .......................... 3- 1
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-4 Air Control
Buttons
.......................... 3.2. 3.5
Alignment and Balance. Tires ..................... 6-54
Antenna. Power Mast Care
....................... 3-19
Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light
.............. 2-72
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2.72. 4.6
Anti-Lock Brakes
............................... 4-6
Antifreeze ..................................... 6-27
Appearance Care
............................... 6-55
Appearance Care and Materials
.................... 6-65
Ashtray
....................................... 2-60
ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System
........... 4-8
Active Light
................................ 2-74
OffLight
................................... 2-73
Warning Light
........................... 2.73. 4.8
Audio System. Tips about Your .................... 3-17
Audio Systems
................................. 3- IO
Automatic Control ............................... 3-6
Automatic Electronic Climate Control ................ 3-4
Automatic Transmission
......................... 2-24
Automatic Overdrive Position
.................. 2-26
Drive
(D) Position ............................ 2-26
First
(1) Position ............................. 2-27
Neutral
(N) Position .......................... 2-26
Alarm. Theft Deterrent
System
.................... 2-12
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-63
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Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-30
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
.................. 6-21
BrakeFluid
................................. 6-33
Engine Coolant
.............................. 6-28
Manual Transmission Fluid
.................... 6-23
Power Steering Fluid
......................... 6-30
Restraint Systems
............................ 1-30
Things Under the
Hood ........................ 6-8
Checking and Adding Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
........ 6-25
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-64
Child Restraints
................................ 1-25
Securing in the Passenger Seat Position
........... 1-26
TopStrap
................................... 1-25
WheretoPut
................................ 1-25
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-6 1
Cinch Feature. Lap Belt
.......................... 1- 12
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-17
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
........................... 6-63
Dulso-Coated Moldings ....................... 6-58
Engine
..................................... 6-63
Fabric
..................................... 6-56
Glass
...................................... 6-59
Leather
.................................... 6-58
Outside
of the Windshield and Wiper Blades ....... 6-60
Removable Roof Panel
........................ 6-60
Soft-Touch Surfaces
.......................... 6-58
Speakercovers
.............................. 6-59
Special Problems
............................ 6-57
EngineOil
.................................. 6-13
Stains
...................................... 6-57
The Inside
of Your Corvette .................... 6-56
The Outside of Your Corvette
................... 6-61
Tires
...................................... 6-63
Top
of the Instrument Panel .................... 6-59
Your Convertible Top
......................... 6-62
Cleaning and Storage. Hardtop
.................... 6-63
Climate Control. Automatic Electronic
............... 3-4
Clock. Setting the
............................... 3-10
Clutch. Hydraulic
............................... 6-24
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-1
Compact Discs. Care of Your
...................... 3-19
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-40
Compartment. Door Storage ...................... 2-59
Console. Center
................................ 2-57
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Control. Loss of ................................ 4-14
Convertible Hardtop
............................. 2-95
Convertible Hardtop.
To Install .................... 2-99
Convertible Hardtop. To Remove
.................. 2-96
ConvertibleTop
................................ 2-90
ToLower
................................... 2-90
ToRaise
................................... 2-93
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-50
Coolant ....................................... 6-27
Coolant Heater. Engine
..................... 2-23. 6- 16
Coolant High Fill Reservoir
(LT1 Engine) ........... 5-23
Coolant. How to Add to the High Fill Reservoir
Vinyl
...................................... 6-58
Compartment.
Rear Storage ....................... 2-58
Coolant Recovery Tank
.......................... 5-17
(LTl Engine)
................................. 5-23

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FrontMap
.................................. 2-49
Interior
.................................... 2-49
Lamps On Reminder
............................ 2-46
Lane Change Indicator
........................... 2-40
Lap Belt Cinch Feature
.......................... 1 - 12
Larger Children. Safety Belt Use
................... 1-28
Latches. Seatback
................................ 1-3
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-4
Air Bag Readiness
........................... 2-69
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
....... 2-34
Lights
Anti-Lock Brake System Active
................ 2-72
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
........... 2-72. 4-6
ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation)
System Active
............................ 2-74
System Off
............................... 2-73
System Warning
....................... 2-73. 4-8
Brake System Warning ........................ 2-70
Charging System
............................. 2-70
CheckGauges
............................... 2-85
DoorAjar
.................................. 2-78
LowCoolant
................................ 2-75
LowOil
.................................... 2-86
Low Tire Pressure Warning System
.............. 2-76
Parking Brake Indicator
....................... 2-71
Passive Keyless Entry
......................... 2-88
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1-6. 2-69
Security
.................................... 2-88
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-80
ServiceLTPWS
.............................. 2-78
Service Ride Control
.......................... 2-87
Lighter. Cigarette
............................... 2-61 Limited-Slip
Rear Axle
.......................... 2-31
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-28
Locks
Door ....................................... 2-3
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Steering Column
............................. 7-43
Long Trip, Before Leaving on a
.................... 4-21
Loss
of Control ................................ 4-14
Low Coolant Light
.............................. 2-75
LowOilLight
................................. 2-86
Low Tire Pressure Warning System Light
............ 2-76
Lubrication, Body
.............................. 7-42
Lumbar Controls, Power Seat
.................... 1-2
Maintenance Record
........................... 7-48
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Owner Checks and Services
.................... 7-41
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
............... 7-44
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............ 7-45
Schedule1
................................... 7-6
Schedule
I Definition .......................... 7-4
Schedule11
................................. 7-29
Schedule I1 Definition
.......................... 7-5
Scheduled Maintenance Services
................. 7-2
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts
............ 6-77
Maintenance, Underbody Flushing
................. 7-43
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Service Engine Soon Light)
..................... 2-80
Manual Air Conditioning Controls
.................. 3-1
ManualBi-Level
................................ 3-7
ManualCooling
................................. 3-7
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-1
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PASS-Key@
................................... 2- 14
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-23
Passing
....................................... 4-12
Passive Keyless Entry System
...................... 2-4
Battery Replacement
........................... 2-8
Matching Transmitters
......................... 2-7
Operation
................................... 2-5
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-44
Power Antenna Mast Care
........................ 3- 19
Power Door Locks
............................... 2-4
Power Remote Control Mirrors
.................... 2-50
PowerSeat
..................................... 1-2
Adjusting
.................................... 1-2
Lumbar Controls .............................. 1-2
Side Bolster
.................................. 1-2
Power Steering
................................. 4- 10
Power Steering Fluid ............................ 6-30
Checking
................................... 6-30
Power Switch, Engine (ZR- 1) ..................... 2-21
Power Windows
................................ 2-37
Power Windows and Other Power Options
........... 6-68
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-23
Problems on the Road
............................ 5- 1
Publications, Service and Owner .................. 8-8
Racing or Other Competitive Driving
.............. 2-22
Radio Reception, Understanding
................... 3- 18
Light
...................................... 2-88
Settings
..................................... 2-6
Adding
.................................... 6-31 Radio
AMFM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
.........
Cassette Tape Player ......................
Bulb Replacement ............................. 6-44
Rear Cargo Compartment Lamp (Coupe).
Bulb Replacement
............................. 6-44
Rear Storage Compartment
....................... 2-58
Rear Towing Hook-Ups
.......................... 5-11
Rear Turn Signal and Taillamp Bulb Replacement ..... 6-40
Rear Window Defogger
........................... 3-9
Rearview Mirror. Inside Day/Night
................. 2-49
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............... 7-45
Recovery Tank. Adding Coolant
................... 6-29
Remote Hatch Release
............................ 2-9
Removing the Roof Panel
.................. . . 2-52
Replacement Bulbs
............................. 6-74
Replacement Parts
.............................. 6-77
Replacement. Wheel
............................ 6-54
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-31
Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts
After
a Crash ................................. 1-31
Restraints. Checking
Your ........................ 1-30
Restraints. Child ................................ 1-25
Restraints. Replacing Parts After a Crash ............ 1-31
Reverse (R) Position. Automatic Transmission ........ 2-25
Reverse (R) Position. Manual Transmission
.......... 2-28
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Signaling Turns ................................ 2-40
Sixth (6) Position. Manual Transmission ............. 2-28
Sound Equipment, Adding ........................ 3-17
Spare Tire, Compact ............................. 5-40
Speaker Covers, Cleaning ........................ 6-59
Specially Treated Windshield (ZR- 1) ................ 3-9
Specifications Chart ............................. 6-75
Speedometer ................................... 2-67
Sportseat ...................................... 1-2
Springs, Fiberglass .............................. 6-64
Stains, Cleaning ................................ 6-57
Starter Switch .................................. 7-42
Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2- 18
Manual Transmission ......................... 2- 18
5.7 Liter LT1 Engine .......................... 2-20
5.7 Liter LT5 Engine .......................... 2- 18
Steam, If Coming From Your Engine
............... 5- 13
Steering Column Lock ........................... 7-43
Steering In Emergencies ......................... 4- 11
Steering Tips .................................. 4- 10
Steering Wheel, Tilt ............................. 2-38
Steering, Power ................................ 4-10
Storage, Of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-36
Storing a Flat Tire (Except ZR- 1 Rear Tires) ......... 5-37
Storing a Flat Tire (ZR-1 Rear Tires) ............... 5-39
Storing the Roof Panel ........................... 2-54
Stuck, If You Are ............................... 5-41
Sunvisors .................................... 2-51
Switch, Temperature Control ....................... 3-5
Skidding ...................................... 4-14
Steering ...................................... 4-10
Symbols. Vehicle .................................. x
System Problems
............................... 2-82
Tachometer ................................ 2-68
Temperature Control Lever ........................ 3-2
Temperature Control Switch ....................... 3-5
Temperature Sensors ............................. 3-6
Theft ......................................... 2-11
Theft-Deterrent Alarm System ..................... 2-12
Theft.Deterrent. Universal ........................ 2-12
Thermostat .................................... 6-29
Third (3) Position. Manual Transmission ............ 2-28
Tilt Steering Wheel ............................. 2-38
Tips about Your Audio System .................... 3-17
Tire Chains .................................... 6-55
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...................... 6-51
Alignment and Balance ........................ 6-54
ChangingaFlat .............................. 5-27
Extended Mobility ........................... 6-49
Inflation .................................... 6-50
Inspection and Rotation ....................... 6-51
Spare, Compact .............................. 5-40
Temperature ................................ 6-53
Traction .................................... 6-53
Treadwear .................................. 6-52
Uniform Quality Grading ...................... 6-52
Wear Indicators .............................. 6-51
Wheel Replacement .......................... 6-54
When It’s Time for New ....................... 6-51
TireLoading ................................... 4-28
Tires ......................................... 6-48
BuyingNew ................................ 6-52
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