1995 CHEVROLET CORVETTE coolant temperature

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine Power Switch (ZR-1)
The LT5 engine in your
ZR-1 has two sets of
intake runners and fuel
injectors. The primary set
can be run alone for
normal engine power, or
both sets can be used for
full engine power.
Full power gives you extra power for highway touring
and off-road sports use and reserve power for passing.
With normal power, you’ll notice less engine and
exhaust noise. To
change the power setting, put your engine power key
into the switch. Turn the key to the setting
you want and
let go. The key will return to the center position.
Your ZR-1 is able to run at full power under the
following conditions:
0 The engine coolant and oil temperatures are greater
than
68°F (20°C) but less than 302°F (150°C).
System voltage is greater than ten volts.
The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light is not on.
You can switch the setting at engine speeds up to
4,000 rpm. When you select the FULL setting, a light
near the switch will come on.
It should go out when you
change back to the NORMAL setting. When you turn
the ignition off, the setting will go back to normal
power.
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This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear
for best fuel economy.
Manual Transmission Recommended
Shift Speeds in mph
(krn/h)
Acceleration Shift Speed
1to2
5to6 4to5
3to4
2to3
Engine
All
(80) (72)
(64)
(40)
(24) Engines
50 45 40
25 15
If your speed drops below 20 mph (30 kmk), or if the
engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to
the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two or
more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for
good performance.
NOTICE:
When you are shifting gears, don’t move the gear
shift lever around needlessly. This can damage parts
of the transmission and may require costly repair.
Just
shift directly into the next appropriate gear.
One to Four Light (Manual Transmission)
This light will come on when: When
this amber light
comes
on, you can only
shift from
FIRST (1) to
FOURTH
(4) instead of
FIRST (1) to SECOND (2).
This helps you get the best
possible fuel economy.
0 The engine coolant temperature is higher than 120°F
(50°C).
0 You are going 15-19 mph (24-29 km/h), and
0 You are at 13% throttle or less.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System
Active Light
ASR
ACTIVE
When your ASR system is
limiting wheel spin, the
ASR ACTIVE light will
come on. Slippery road
conditions may exist
if this
light comes on,
so adjust
your driving accordingly.
The light will stay on for a few seconds after the ASR
system stops limiting wheel spin.
The ASR ACTIVE light also comes on briefly, as a bulb
check, when the engine is started. If the light doesn’t
come on then, have it fixed
so it will be there to tell you
when the system is active.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
18s
TEMP
“F
LT1
100
uv
’E MP
‘F
LT5
This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the
gauge pointer moves into the shaded area, your engine is
too hot!
It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you
have been operating your vehicle under normal driving
conditions, you should pull
off the road, stop your
vehicle and turn
off the engine as soon as possible.
Hot Coolant Can Bum You Badly!
In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to
do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For numeric gauge measurements, press the GAUGES
button on the Trip Monitor until COOL appears. The
number that appears next to the fuel gauge is the coolant
temperature. If
LO appears, the temperature is below
32°F (OOC).
,ow Coolant
1
This red light comes on
when the coolant in the
system is
low. You may
LOW
need to add coolant. See
“Engine Overheating” in the
COOLANT Index-
NOTICE:
Driving with the LOW COOLANT light on could
cause your Corvette
to overheat. See “Engine
Overheating” in the Index. Your Corvette could
be damaged, and it wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and
is not covered by your
warranty.
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge
LT1 LT5
This gauge shows your engine oil temperature. Oil
temperature may vary with the type
of driving you do
and weather conditions. If your gauge pointer moves
close to or into the shaded area and stays there, your oil
temperature is too high. Check the engine coolant
temperature and engine oil level. If your engine is too
hot, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index. Your
vehicle may need service; see your dealer.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuel Gauge
For numeric gauge measurements, refer to the digital
readings by pressing GAUGES on the
Trip Monitor.
Marking
Gauge
E D C B A
LT1 Oil 100
260
235
210
185 100 Coolant
280 250
220
190
100 LT5 Oil
320 285
250
21 5 Temperature
Temperature
Temperature
CF
Your fuel gauge shows about how much fuel is in your
tank. The bars light up when the ignition is on or, if the
ignition is off, when
you turn on your parking lamps.
When the display
is down to the last two bars,
RESERVE will appear next to the gauge.
Here
are three concerns some owners have had about the
fuel gauge. All these situations
are normal and do not
indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gauge.
At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the
gauge reads
FULL (F).
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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 If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater and you use
it in cold weather,
0 “F (- 18 “C) or lower, your heating
system can provide heat more quickly because the
engine coolant is already warmed. See “Engine Coolant
Heater” in the Index.
Bi-Level
You may want to use BI-LEVEL on cool, but sunny
days. This setting directs outside air through the
instrument panel vents and the floor ducts.
Press BI-LEVEL and FAN UP, then slide the
temperature control lever to a comfortable setting.
Ventilation
For mild outside temperatures, when little heating or
cooling is needed, you can still direct outside air through
your vehicle.
Press VENT and FAN UP, then slide the temperature
control lever to a comfortable setting.
Defogging and Defrosting Windows
Your vehicle has several settings for clearing your
windows. The air conditioner compressor will run to
help remove moisture from the air.
To defrost the windshield quickly, press
DEFROST and
FAN UP, then slide the temperature control lever all the
way to the right or to the FULL
HOT position.
To defrost the side windows quickly, press BI-LEVEL
and FAN UP. Then slide the temperature control lever
all the way to the right. Direct airflow through the air
conditioning outlets closest to the side windows.
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