1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE jump start

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 use the following steps to do it safely.
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.
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous
because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
They contain enough electricity to
If you don’t follow these steps exactly, some or all
of these things can hurt you.
burn
you.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
NOTICE:
If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching
each other.
If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don’t want.
You wouldn’t be able to
start your Corvette, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or accessory plug. Turn
off all lamps that
aren’t needed as well as radios. This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries.
In addition,
it could save your radio!
I NOTICE:
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the
positive
(+) and negative (-) terminals on each.
An electric fan can start up even when the engine
is not running and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing and tools away from any underhood
electric fan.
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If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty. Using
a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight
if
you need more light.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Replacing Brake System Parts
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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ROADSIDE Courtesy Care PROVIDES:
Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined above)
Plus:
FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer
FREE Locksmith/Key Service (when keys are lost
from a legal roadway)
on the road or locked inside)
FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road)
FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road)
0 FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on
the road)
Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportation for
customers needing warranty service. Courtesy
Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the
coverage provided by the BUMPER-TO-BUMPER
New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers of
1996 Chevrolet/Geo passenger car and light duty trucks.
(Please see your selling dealer for details.)
Note:
Courtesy Care is available to Retail and Retail Lease
Customers operating 1994 and newer Chevrolet/Geo
.
vehicles for a period of 36 months/36,000 miles. All
Courtesy Care services must be pre-arranged by Chevrolet
Roadside or Dealer Service Management.
Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or included
in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to modify or
discontinue
Basic Care and Courtesy Care at any time.
For complete program details, see your Chevrolet/Geo
dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure.
The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that
will provide you with quality and priority service. When
roadside services are required, our advisors will explain
any payment obligations that may be incurred for
utilizing outside services.
For prompt assistance when calling, please have the
following available to give to the advisor:
Vehicle Identification Number
License plate number
Vehicle color
Vehicle location
Telephone number where you can be reached
Vehicle mileage
Description of problem
Please refer to the Roadside Assistance brochure inside
your owner information portfolio for full program details.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Back-up Lamp Bulb Replacement ................. 6-43
Battery
....................................... 6-35
Jump Starting
................................. 5-2
Replacement, Passive Keyless Entry
............... 2-8
BBB Auto Line
.................................. 8-7
Belt, Engine Accessory
.......................... 6-79
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-7
Brake Warnings
................................ 5-2, 5-4
Adjustment
................................ 6-34
Fluid
....................................... 6-32
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-32
Parking
..................................... 2-28
PedalTravel
................................. 6-3 4
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-35
System Warning Light
......................... 2-78
Transmission Shift Interlock
.................... 2-3 1
Wear ....................................... 6-34
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check
........... 7-42
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 15
BTSI
......................................... 2-31
BTSICheck
................................... 7-42
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-36
Bulbs, Replacement
........................... 6-73 Canadian
Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-6
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-74
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-40
Cassette Tape Player
.................. 3-1 1.3.13. 3.15
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-19
Center Console
................................. 2-48
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-41
Certification Label
.............................. 4-28
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-53
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-22
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-76
Check Gauges Light
............................. 2-93
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-31
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-61
Child Restraints
................................ 1-26
Securing in the Passenger Seat Position
........... 1-26
TopStrap
................................... 1-26
WheretoPut
................................ l-26
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-50
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-65
Cleaner, Air
................................... 6-15
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
.......................... 6-60
Coated Moldings
............................. 6-55
Convertible Hardtop
........................... 6-60
Convertible Top
.............................. 6-59
CarbonMonoxide
......................... 2.32. 4.27
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Hood .......................................... 6-7
Release
...................................... 6-7
Checking Things
Under
......................... 6-7
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-22
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4- 18
Horn ......................................... 2-34
Ignition Switch
................................ 2- 16
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-48
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-46
Inspections
.................................... 7-44
Exhaust System
.............................. 7-45
Suspension
.................................. 7-44
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-45
Tire
........................................ 7-44
Wheel
....................................... 7-44
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-70
Brightness Control
............................ 2-45
Cleaning
.................................... 6-56
Cluster ..................................... 2-72
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-65
Brakesystem
................................ 7-45
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-45
Steering
.................................... 7-44
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-45
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-23
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-41
Key Release Button
............................. 2-17
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Labels
....................................... 4-28
Certification
................................. 4-28
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-63
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-28
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-63
Lamps
........................................ 2-42
Courtesy
.................................... 2-45
Interior
..................................... 2-45
OnReminder
................................ 2-43
Latches, Seatback
................................ 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-4'
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-30
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-18, 2-76
. ASR Active ............................. 2-8 1 , 4-8
ASROff
.................................... 2-81
ASR System Warning
..................... 2-80, 4-8
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-78
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-76
DoorAjar
................................... 2-94
Low Coolant Warning
.................... 2-83, 6-27
Lighter
....................................... 2-50
Lights
Anti-Lock Brake System Active
............. 2-80, 4-8
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-79, 4-6
CheckGauges
............................... 2-93
LowOil
.................................... 2-88