1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE wipers

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive.
You can also raise it to the highest level to give your
legs more
room when you exit and enter the vehicle,
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever toward you. Move the steering wheel to a
comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the
wheel in place.
Turn SignaYMultifunction Lever
The multifunction lever on the left side of the steering
column includes your:
0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer
Windshield Wipers
0 Windshield Washer
0 Cruise Control
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You control the windshield wipers by turning the band
with the wiper symbol
on it. For
a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold
it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will
stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the
band on MIST longer.
You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay
between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or
snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The
closer to
LO, the shorter the delay.
For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away
from you to the
LO position. For high speed wiping,
turn the band further, to
HI. To stop the wipers, move
the band to OFF.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they're frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become
damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit
breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away
snow or ice to prevent an overload.
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At the top of the turn signal lever there’s a paddle with
the word
PUSH on it. To spray washer fluid on the
windshield, just push the paddle for less than a second.
If you hold the paddle for more than a second, the
washer will spray until you release the paddle. The
wipers will clear the window and stop
or return to the
previous setting.
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In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
For information on the correct washer fluid mixture to
use, see “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index.
Cruise Control
t LU-
With cruise control, you can
maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more
without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This can
really help on long trips.
Cruise control does not
work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes or push the clutch pedal,
the cruise control shuts
off.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement It’s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade
assembly every six months. For the proper windshield
wiper blade length and type, see “Replacement Parts” in
the Index.
To remove the wiper blade assembly:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Open the hood to gain access to the windshield
wipers.
Insert a screwdriver into the release slot
(A) on the
wiper arm. (There’s an arrow on the wiper arm
pointing to the slot.)
Push down gently to release the wiper blade
assembly
(B) from the arm.
Reverse the steps to install the new assembly.
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Add-on Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Corvette
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as they
should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your Corvette, see “Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Corvette” in the Index.
Headlamps
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker.
An electrical overload will cause the lamps
to go on and
off,
or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have
your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a fuse and
an internal circuit breaker.
If the motor overheats due to
heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor
cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical
problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away.

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Warning Lights. Gauges and Indicators
.............. 2-74
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-30
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-58
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-57
LockKey
................................... 5-24
Nut Torque
............................. 5.32. 6.75
Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-52
Replacement
...................... : .......... 6-52
Wrench
.................. ............. 5.23 Windows
..................................... 2-34
Express-Down
............................... 2-34
Power
...................................... 2-34
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-38
Fluid
....................................... 6-30
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-40
Windshield Wipers
.............................. 2-37
Blade Replacement
...................... 6.45. 6.75
Winter Driving
.................................. 4-24
Wiring. Headlamp
............................... 6-64
Fuses
...................................... 6-64
WreckerTowing
................................. 5-6
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