1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE height

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An electric fan under the hood can start up and
injure you even when the engine is not running.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and
start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and
other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others
could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill
things that will burn onto
a hot engine.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are
on.
Then release the hood strut by moving it to the centered
position and lowering the hood. Lower the hood until
the bottom
of the hood is the same height as the top
of the windshield, then release it.
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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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Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
It could affect the braking and handling
of your
vehicle, make your tires lose
air and make you
lose control. You could have a collision in which
you or others could be injured. Always use the
correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for
replacement.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer
calibration, headlamp
aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance
and tire clearance to the body
and chassis.
See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more
information.
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Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or
how many miles
it’s been driven. It could fail
suddenly and cause an accident.
If you have to
replace a wheel, use
a new GM original
equipment wheel.
rire Chains
NOTICE:
Don’t use tire chains. They can damage your
vehicle.
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Wheelbase ........................................
Tread Front/Re
..............................................
Coupe and Convertible ..................................
GrandSpo .............................................
96.2 inches (2 444 mm)
57.7 inches (1 466 mm)
59.1 inches (1 500 mm)
60.6 inches (1 539 mm)
Length ............................................... 178.5 inches (4 535 mm)
Coupe ............................................... 70.7 inches (1 796 mm)
Convertible ........................................... 73.1 inches (1 856 mm)
Coupe ............................................... 46.3 inches (1 177 mm)
Convertible ........................................... 47.3 inches (1 202 mm)
Width
Height