1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Owners Manual

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Your Corvette has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make
a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads
are
worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come
and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving
(except when you
are pushing on the brake pedal
firmly).
I A CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that
sooner or later your brakes won’t work well.
That could lead to an accident. When you hear
-.he brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle
I serviced*
NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or
if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
As you make brake stops, your disc brakes
automatically adjust for wear.
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The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex.
Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake
parts in them, as your Corvette does when it
is new.
When you replace parts of your braking system
-- for
example, when your brake linings wear down and you
have to have new ones put in
-- be sure you get new
genuine GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your
brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if
someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your
vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes
can change
-- for the worse. The braking performance
you’ve come to expect can change in many other ways if
someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts.
Battery
Every new Corvette has a Delco Freedom’ battery. You
never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time
for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom
battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery’s label. For battery replacement,
see your dealer
or the Corvette Service Manual. To
purchase a service manual, see “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, take
off the black, negative (-) cable from
the battery. This will help keep your battery from
running down.
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if
you
aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” in the Index
for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.

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For the proper type of replacement bulb, see
“Replacement Bulbs” in the Index.
Halogen Bulbs
Headlamps
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure
to read and
follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
1.
2.
3.
Open the hood.
The headlamps need to be halfway open. Turn
the headlamp switch on, then quickly back to the
parking lamps setting. You may have
to do this a few
times to get the half-open position. You can also
open the headlamps manually. See “Headlamp
Doors” in the Index.
Remove the
two screws on each side of the headlamp.
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Before you remove the last screw, put your hand
under the cover to hold it.
5. Reach around the hood and pull the cover straight
out. Be careful not to scratch the paint.
6. Remove the four screws from the retainer near each
corner of the headlamp. Don’t move the large-head
adjusting screws
or your headlamp will not be aimed
properly.
Hold the headlamp and remove the retainer.
7. Remove the headlamp and unplug the electrical
connector.
8. Reverse the steps with a new headlamp.
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1. Open the hood.
2. Find the socket at the front of the engine
compartment.
3. Turn the socket counterclockwise one-quarter of a
turn and pull it out.
4. Push the bulb in, turn it counterclockwise, then pull
it out.
5. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. The socket has
three large tabs and one small tab. Be sure to line up
the small tab with the small notch in the housing.
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L
You can reach the front sidemarker lamp from inside the
engine compartment.
Reach the rear sidemarker lamp from under
the vehicle.
1. Turn the socket counterclockwise one-quarter of a
turn and pull it out.
2. Pull the bulb straight out.
3. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
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You can reach the front cornering lamp from inside the
engine compartment.
Reach the rear cornering lamp from under the vehicle.
1. Press the tab on the socket, turn it counterclockwise
one-quarter
of a turn and pull it out.
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2. Push the bulb in, turn it counterclockwise, theh pull it out.
3. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
Fog Lamps
You can reach the fog lamps from under the front bumper.
1. Remove the screw in the access door. Open the door.
2. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise one-eighth of a
3. Disconnect the bulb base from the wiring harness.
4. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
turn and pull
it out.

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You can reach the center high-mounted stoplamp by
removing the license plate and reaching through the
opening.
1. Turn the socket counterclockwise one-quarter of a
turn and pull it out.
2. Push the bulb in, turn it counterclockwise, then pull
it out.
3. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
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