1995 Chevrolet Corvette Owners Manual

assistance booklets provide owners with general operation and maintenance information.

Index

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Accessory Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding

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Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22 . . . . . . 6-34 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . 6-29 Coolant to the Recovery Tank 2- 19. 6-67 Electrical Equipment Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28 6-13 Engineoil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24 Manual Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 1 Power Steering Fluid SoundEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Windshield Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42. 6-3 1 AirBag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 1-20 How Does it Restrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - I8 How it Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-69 Readiness Light Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 1-17 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What Makes it Inflate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 What Will You See After it Inflates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1 When Should it Inflate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 17 Air Conditioner Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Air Conditioning

Air Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2. 3.5 Alarm. Theft Deterrent System .................... 2-12 ..................... Alignment and Balance. Tires 6-54 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63 Antenna. Power Mast Care ....................... 3-19 Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 2.72. 4.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Anti-Lock Brakes Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55 Appearance Care and Materials .................... 6-65 Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60 ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74 Active Light OffLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-73 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.73. 4.8 Audio System. Tips about Your .................... 3-17 Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- I O Automatic Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Automatic Electronic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 Automatic Transmission Automatic Overdrive Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 Drive (D) Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 First (1) Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 Neutral (N) Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26

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Park (P) Position ............................. Reverse (R) Position .......................... Second (2) Position ........................... Automatic Transmission Fluid ..................... Adding .................................... Checking ................................... Temperature Reading ......................... Axle, Rear ....................................

2-24 2-25 2-27 6-20 6-22 6-21 2-84 6-26

Back-up Lamp. Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41 Battery ....................................... 6-35 Replacement, Passive Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Warnings .................................... 5-2 BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-3 Bi-Level ....................................... 3-3 Blizzard ...................................... 4-26 Brake Adjustment ................................. 6-35 Fluid, Adding ............................... 6-34 Master Cylinder ............................. 6-32 PedalTravel ................................ 6-35 System Parts, Replacing ....................... 6-35 System Warning Light ........................ 2-70 Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42 Wear ...................................... 6-34 Brake, Parking ................................. 2-32 Brakes, Anti-Lock ............................... 4-6 Braking ........................................ 4-5 Braking, In Emergencies .......................... 4-9 “Break-In, ” New Vehicle .......................... 2- 15 Brightness Control .............................. 2-46

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BTSI (Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock) . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lamp .............................. 6-41 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (ZR- 1) . . . . . . . . . . 6-46 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Except ZR-1) . . . . 6-45 Chart ...................................... 6-74 Cornering Lamp ............................. 6-43 FogLamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38 Front Turn Signal Lamps ...................... 6-39 Headlamps ................................. 6-37 Rear Cargo Compartment Lamp (Convertible) . . . . . 6-44 Rear Cargo Compartment Lamp (Coupe) . . . . . . . . . . 6-44 Rear Turn Signal and Taillamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40 Sidemarker ................................. 6-42

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.. Canada. Vehicles First Sold 11 Canadian Roadside Assistance ...................... 8-8 Capacities and Specifications ...................... 6-75 Carbon Monoxide ......................... Care of Your Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 Care of Your Compact Discs ...................... 3-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 Cassette Tape Player. Care of Your Center Console ................................. 2-57 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Except ZR- 1). Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (ZR- 1). Bulb Replacement ............................. 6-46 CertificationRire Label .......................... 4-28 ................................... 6-55 Chains. Tire Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-27 Charging System Light .......................... 2-70

Check Gauges Light ............................. 2-85 Checking Your Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 BrakeFluid ................................. 6-33 Engine Coolant .............................. 6-28 EngineOil .................................. 6-13 .................... 6-23 Manual Transmission Fluid ......................... 6-30 Power Steering Fluid Restraint Systems ............................ 1-30 Things Under the Hood ........................ 6-8 . . . . . . . . 6-25 Checking and Adding Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-64 Child Restraints ................................ 1-25 Securing in the Passenger Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 TopStrap ................................... 1-25 WheretoPut ................................ 1-25 Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-6 1 Cinch Feature. Lap Belt .......................... 1- 12 Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-17 Cleaning ........................... 6-63 Aluminum Wheels Dulso-Coated Moldings ....................... 6-58 Engine ..................................... 6-63 Fabric ..................................... 6-56 Glass ...................................... 6-59 Leather .................................... 6-58 Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . 6-60 Removable Roof Panel ........................ 6-60 Soft-Touch Surfaces .......................... 6-58 Speakercovers .............................. 6-59 ............................ 6-57 Special Problems

Stains ...................................... 6-57 The Inside of Your Corvette .................... 6-56 The Outside of Your Corvette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-61 Tires ...................................... 6-63 Top of the Instrument Panel .................... 6-59 Vinyl ...................................... 6-58 Your Convertible Top ......................... 6-62 Cleaning and Storage. Hardtop .................... 6-63 Climate Control. Automatic Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Clock. Setting the ............................... 3-10 Clutch. Hydraulic ............................... 6-24 Comfort Controls ................................ 3-1 Compact Discs. Care of Your ...................... 3-19 Compact Spare Tire ............................. 5-40 Compartment. Door Storage ...................... 2-59 Compartment. Rear Storage ....................... 2-58 Console. Center ................................ 2-57 Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5 Control. Loss of ................................ 4-14 Convertible Hardtop ............................. 2-95 Convertible Hardtop. To Install .................... 2-99 Convertible Hardtop. To Remove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-96 ConvertibleTop ................................ 2-90 ToLower ................................... 2-90 ToRaise ................................... 2-93 Convex Outside Mirror .......................... 2-50 Coolant ....................................... 6-27 Coolant Heater. Engine ..................... 2-23. 6- 16 Coolant High Fill Reservoir (LT1 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Coolant Recovery Tank .......................... 5-17 Coolant. How to Add to the High Fill Reservoir (LTl Engine) .................................

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Coolant. How to Add to the High Fill Reservoir (LT5Engine) ................................. 5-20 Coolant. How to Add to the Coolant Recovery Tank . . . 5-17 Cooling System ................................ 5-15 Cornering Lamp. Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 ........................... 8-2 Corvette Action Center Courtesy Lamps ................................ 2-49 Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-7 Covered Visor Vanity Mirror ...................... 2-5 1 Cruise Control ................................. 2-43 Erasing Speed Memory ........................ 2-45 Getting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Passing Another Vehicle While Using To Increase Speed ............................ 2-45 ToReduceSpeed ............................ 2-45 To Resume a Set Speed ........................ 2-44 ToSet ..................................... 2-44 UseonHills ................................ 2-45 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or SpeechImpaired ............................... 8-2 Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8- 1

Damage. Finish ............................... Daytime Running Lamps ......................... Dead Battery ................................... Defects. Reporting ............................... Defensive Driving ............................... .......................... Defogger. Rear Window Defogging ..................................... Defogging and Defrosting (Manual System) . . . . . 3.3. 3.8

6-64 2-47 5-2 8-4 4- 1 3-9 3-3

Defrosting ..................................... 3-3 Delay%d Accessory Bus .......................... 2-18 ....................... 3-10 Dolby B Noise Reduction Door Ajar Light ................................ 2-78 DoorLocks ..................................... 2-3 Door Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59 Downshifting, Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30 Drive (D) Position, Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 Driver Information Center ........................ 2-89 Driver Position ................................. 1-11 Driving AtNight ................................... 4-15 City ....................................... 4-19 Defensive ................................... 4-1 Drunken .................................... 4-2 Freeway .................................... 4-20 In a Blizzard ................................ 4-26 In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5 In the Rain .................................. 4-16 OnCurves .................................. 4-10 On Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22 On Snow and Ice ............................. 4-25 Through Deep Standing Water .................. 2-22 Winter ..................................... 4-24 Drunken Driving ................................ 4-2 ECM Engine Fuse Block ........................ 6-73 Electrical Equipment, Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 19, 6-67 Electronic Climate Control, Automatic ............... 3-4

Engine

6-27 6-28 6-28 2-23, 6-16 2-74

Engine Coolant ................................. Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heater ................................ Temperature Gauge ........................... Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63 Exhaust .................................... 2-36 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-66 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Power Switch (ZR- 1) ......................... 2-2 1 Running it While You’re Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36 Specifications ............................... 6-75 Starting .................................... 2-18 5.7L LT1 (Code P) ............................ 6-9 5.7L LT5 (Code J) ............................ 6- 10 Engineoil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13 Additives ................................... 6-16 Checking ................................... 6-13 Life Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-86 Pressure Gauge .............................. 2-80 Temperature Gauge ........................... 2-8 1 What Kind to Use ............................ 6-14 What to do with Used Oil ...................... 6-17 When to Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 16 EnglishMetric Button ........................... 2-67 6-3, 6-5 Ethanol (In Fuel) Exhaust, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36 Expectant Mothers, Use of Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Express Down Window .......................... 2-37 ......................... 6-49 Extended Mobility Tires Extender, Safety Belt ............................ 1-30

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Fabric Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fan Control Buttons .......................... Fiberglass Springs .............................. 6-64 Fifth (5). Manual Transmission .................... 2-28 Filling Your Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Filter. Air Cleaner .............................. 6-18 Finish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-61 Finish Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-64 First (1) Position. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 First (1) Position. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Flashers. Hazard Warning ......................... 5-1 Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-27 Flow-Through Ventilation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Fog Lamp. Bulb Replacement ..................... 6-38 Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 Foreign Countries. Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Forward Lamp Fuse Block ........................ 6-72 Fourth (4). Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 .. French LanguageManual Front Map Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 .......................... 5-9 Front Towing Hook-Ups Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 FillingYourTank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-83 In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5 5.7L LTl (Code P) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 5.7L LT5 (Code J) ............................. 6-2 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-67 ECMEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-73 Forward Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-72 Instrument Panel ............................. 6-69 Underhood Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-74

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Gasolines for Cleaner Air ........................ 6-4 Gauges Engine Coolant TemDerature ................... 2-74 " Engine Oil Pressure .......................... 2-80 Engine Oil Temperature ....................... 2-81 Fuel ....................................... 2-83 Markings ................................... 2-82 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ................ 4-28 Glass, Cleaning ................................ 6-59 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .............. 4-28

Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-36 Hardtop. Convertible ............................ 2-95 .Hatch Release. Remote ........................... 2-9 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-1 Headlamp Doors ............................... 2-47 Headlamp HigWLow Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40 Headlamp. Wiring .............................. 6-68 Headlamps .................................... 2-46 Headlamps, Bulb Replacement .................... 6-37 Hearing or Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance ...... 8-2 Heating, Manual ................................. 3-6 ... Heritage Pages ................................... High Beam Lamps, How to Change ................ 2-40 111 High Fill Reservoir (LT5 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 Highway Hypnosis .............................. 4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-22 HoodRelease ................................... 6-8 Horn ......................................... 2-38 Hydraulic Clutch ............................... 6-24 Hydraulic Clutch, Checking and Adding Fluid ........ 6-25 Hydroplaning .................................. 4- 18

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If You're Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ......... 5-41 Ignition Key Positions ........................... 2-16 Ignition Switch ................................. 2-16 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ................. 2-49 Inspections

Brakesystem ............................... 7-44 Exhaust Systems ............................. 7-44 Manual Transmission ......................... 7-44 Rear Axle Service ............................ 7-44 Restraint Systems ............................ 7-44 Tireandwheel .............................. 7-44 Installing the Roof Panel ......................... 2-56 Instrument Cluster .............................. 2-66 Instrumentpanel ............................... 2-64 Instrument Panel Cluster, LTl Engine ............... 2-66 Instrument Panel Cluster, LT5 Engine ............... 2-67 Instrument Panel, Cleaning ....................... 6-59 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...................... 6-69 Interior Lamps ................................. 2-49 J ack, Tire .................................... Jump Starting ...................................

5-32 5-2

K e y Lock Cylinders ............................ Key Release Button ............................. Keys ..........................................

7-42 2-17 2-1

L a m p , Malfunction Indicator ..................... Lamps ........................................ Courtesy ................................... Daytime Running ............................

2-80 2-46 2-49 2-47

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Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 FrontMap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 Lamps On Reminder ............................ 2-46 Lane Change Indicator ........................... 2-40 Lap Belt Cinch Feature .......................... 1 - 12 Larger Children. Safety Belt Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28 Latches. Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-4 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running . . . . . . . 2-34 Lights Air Bag Readiness 2-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72 Anti-Lock Brake System Active Anti-Lock Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72. 4-6 ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System Active ............................ 2-74 System Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-73 System Warning ....................... 2-73. 4-8 Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-70 Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-70 CheckGauges ............................... 2-85 DoorAjar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-78 LowCoolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-75 LowOil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-86 Low Tire Pressure Warning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-71 Parking Brake Indicator Passive Keyless Entry ......................... 2-88 1-6. 2-69 Safety Belt Reminder Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-88 Service Engine Soon .......................... 2-80 ServiceLTPWS .............................. 2-78 Service Ride Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-87 Lighter. Cigarette ............................... 2-61

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2-31 4-28

Limited-Slip Rear Axle .......................... ........................... Loading Your Vehicle Locks Door ....................................... 2-3 PowerDoor .................................. 2-4 Steering Column ............................. 7-43 Long Trip, Before Leaving on a .................... 4-21 Loss of Control ................................ 4-14 Low Coolant Light .............................. 2-75 LowOilLight ................................. 2-86 Low Tire Pressure Warning System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-76 Lubrication, Body .............................. 7-42 Lumbar Controls, Power Seat .................... 1-2

Maintenance Record ........................... 7-48 Maintenance Schedule ............................ 7-1 Owner Checks and Services .................... 7-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ............ 7-45 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Schedule1 ................................... 7-6 Schedule I Definition .......................... 7-4 Schedule11 ................................. 7-29 Schedule I1 Definition .......................... 7-5 Scheduled Maintenance Services ................. 7-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-77 Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts Maintenance, Underbody Flushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) ..................... 2-80 Manual Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 ManualBi-Level ................................ 3-7 ManualCooling ................................. 3-7 Manual Front Seat ............................... 1-1 9-7

ManualHeating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30 Fifth ( 5 ) Position ............................. 2-28 First (1) Position ............................. 2-28 Fourth (4) Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Neutral (N) Position .......................... 2-28 One to Four Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35 Parking Your Vehicle Reverse (R) Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Second (2) Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Shiftspeeds ................................ 2-29 Sixth (6) Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Starting Your Engine .......................... 2- 18 Third (3) Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Manual Transmission Fluid ....................... 6-23 Adding .................................... 6-24 Checking ................................... 6-23 Manual Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Methanol (In Fuel) ........................... 6-3, 6-5 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 2-50 2-5 1 2-49 2-50 2-86 6-3, 6-5

Convex Outside ............................. Covered Visor Vanity ......................... Inside Day/Night Rearview .................... Power Remote Control ........................ Monitor, Engine Oil Life ......................... MTBE (In Fuel) .............................

2-26 Neutral (N) Position, Automatic Transmission Neutral (N) Position, Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 New Vehicle “Break-In” ......................... 2-15

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Nightvision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Odometer .................................... 2-67 Off-Road Recovery ............................. 4-12 Oil. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 One to Four Shift Light, Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . 2-29 Ordering

Owner Publications ............................ 8-8 Service and Owner Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Service Bulletins .............................. 8-8 Service Manuals .............................. 8-8 Overdrive Position, Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 2-26 Overheated Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-41 Owner Publications, Ordering ...................... 8-8

Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-64 Park (P) Position. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 Park (P). Shifting Into ........................... 2-33 Park (P). Shifting Out of ......................... 2-34 Parking AtNight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-35 ParkingBrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check ............................. 7-43 Parking Brake Indicator Light ..................... 2-71

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Parking Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 2-35 PASS-Key@ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 14 Passenger Position .............................. 1-23 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Passive Keyless Entry System ...................... 2-4 Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-88 Matching Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44 Power Antenna Mast Care ........................ 3- 19 Power Door Locks ............................... 2-4 Power Remote Control Mirrors .................... 2-50 PowerSeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Lumbar Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Side Bolster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 10 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30 Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30 Power Switch, Engine (ZR- 1) ..................... 2-21 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37 Power Windows and Other Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . 6-68 Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-23 Problems on the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 1 Publications, Service and Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Racing or Other Competitive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Radio Reception, Understanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 18

Radio

AMFM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . . . .

Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44 Rear Cargo Compartment Lamp (Coupe). Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44 Rear Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-58 Rear Towing Hook-Ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Rear Turn Signal and Taillamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . 6-40 Rear Window Defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Rearview Mirror. Inside Day/Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 Reclining Front Seatbacks ......................... 1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45 Recovery Tank. Adding Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29 Remote Hatch Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 . . 2-52 Removing the Roof Panel Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-74 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-77 Replacement. Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 Replacing Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31 Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31 Restraints. Checking Your . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Restraints. Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Restraints. Replacing Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31 Reverse (R) Position. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . 2-25 Reverse (R) Position. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 9-9

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Ride Control. Selective .......................... 2-31 Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-5 Roadside Assistance. Canadian ..................... 8-8 Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-42 RoofPanel(Coupe) ............................. 2-52 Installing ................................... 2-56 Removing .................................. 2-52 Storing ..................................... 2-54 Rotation, Tire .................................. 6-51

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Safety Belt Extender ............................ Safety Belt Reminder Light ................... 1.6. 2.69 Safety Belts .................................... 1-5 Adults ..................................... 1-10 Careof .................................... 6-59 Driver Position .............................. 1 - 1 1 Extender ................................... 1-30 How to Wear Properly ........................ 1 - 10 Incorrect Usage ......................... 1-13, 1-28 Lap-Shoulder ............................... 1-11 1 - 10 Questions People Ask ......................... Replacing After a Crash ....................... 1-3 1 Use by Children ............................. 1-23 Use by Larger Children ........................ 1-28 Use by Smaller Children and Babies ............. 1-24 Use During Pregnancy ........................ 1-23 WhyTheyWork .............................. 1-6 Reporting to General Motors .................... 8-5 Reporting to the Canadian Government ............ 8-5 Reporting to the United States Government ......... 8-4 ... VIII

Safety Warnings and Symbols ...................... 9-10

Safety Defects

Scheduled Maintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 ................................ 1-3 Seatback Latches Seats .......................................... 1-1 Controls ..................................... 1-1 ManualFront ................................ 1-1 Power ...................................... 1-2 Reclining Front ............................... 1-4 Securing a Child Restraint ..................... 1-26 Seats and Restraint Systems ........................ 1-1 Seats and Seat Controls ........................... 1-1 Second (2) Position. Automatic Transmission ......... 2-27 Second (2) Position. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Security Light .................................. 2-88 Security Shade (Coupe) .......................... 2-59 Security System (PASS-Key) ...................... 2-14 Selective Ride Control ........................... 2-31 Service ........................................ 6-1 Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1 Service and Owner Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Service Bulletins, Ordering ........................ 8-8 Service Engine Soon Light ....................... 2-80 Service LTPWS Light ........................... 2-78 ........................ 8-8 Service Manuals. Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-66 Service Parts Identification Label Service Publications .............................. 8-8 Service Ride Control Light ....................... 2-87 Service Work, Doing Your Own .................... 6-1 . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Corvette Shade, Security (Coupe) ......................... 2-59 Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 Shifting Into Park (P) ............................ 2-33 Shifting Out of Park (P) .......................... 2-34 Side Bolster. Power Seat .......................... 1-2

Sidemarker. Bulb Replacement .................... 6-42 Signaling Turns ................................ 2-40 Sixth (6) Position. Manual Transmission ............. 2-28 Skidding ...................................... 4-14 Sound Equipment, Adding ........................ 3-17 Spare Tire, Compact ............................. 5-40 Speaker Covers, Cleaning ........................ 6-59 Specially Treated Windshield (ZR- 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Specifications Chart ............................. 6-75 2-67 Speedometer ................................... Sportseat ...................................... 1-2 Springs, Fiberglass .............................. 6-64 Stains, Cleaning ................................ 6-57 Starter Switch .................................. 7-42 Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission ....................... 2- 18 Manual Transmission ......................... 2- 18 5.7 Liter LT1 Engine .......................... 2-20 5.7 Liter LT5 Engine .......................... 2- 18 Steam, If Coming From Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 13 Steering ...................................... 4-10 Steering Column Lock ........................... 7-43 Steering In Emergencies ......................... 4- 11 Steering Tips .................................. 4- 10 Steering Wheel, Tilt ............................. 2-38 Steering, Power ................................ 4-10 Storage, Of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-36 Storing a Flat Tire (Except ZR- 1 Rear Tires) . . . . . . . . . 5-37 Storing a Flat Tire (ZR-1 Rear Tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39 Storing the Roof Panel ........................... 2-54 Stuck, If You Are ............................... 5-41 Sunvisors .................................... 2-51 Switch, Temperature Control ....................... 3-5

Symbols. Vehicle .................................. System Problems ............................... 2-82

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68 3-2 Temperature Control Lever ........................ Temperature Control Switch ....................... 3-5 Temperature Sensors ............................. 3-6 Theft ......................................... 2-11 Theft-Deterrent Alarm System ..................... 2-12 2-12 Theft.Deterrent. Universal ........................ Thermostat .................................... 6-29 Third (3) Position. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Tilt Steering Wheel ............................. 2-38 Tips about Your Audio System .................... 3-17 Tire Chains .................................... 6-55 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...................... 6-51 TireLoading ................................... 4-28 Tires ......................................... 6-48 Alignment and Balance ........................ 6-54 BuyingNew ................................ 6-52 ChangingaFlat .............................. 5-27 Extended Mobility ........................... 6-49 Inflation .................................... 6-50 Inspection and Rotation ....................... 6-51 Spare, Compact .............................. 5-40 Temperature ................................ 6-53 6-53 Traction .................................... Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Uniform Quality Grading ...................... 6-52 Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 6-51 When It’s Time for New .......................

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1-25 2-34

5.36. 6.77

TopStrap ..................................... TorqueLock ................................... Torque. Wheel Nut ......................... Towing a Trailer ................................ 4-29 Towing Your Vehicle ............................. 5-6 Front ....................................... 5-9 Rear ....................................... 5-11 Trailer, Towing a ............................... 4-29 Transmission Fluid, Automatic .................... 6-20 Transmission Fluid, Manual ....................... 6-23 Transmitters, Matching to Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Trip Odometer ................................. 2-68 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40 Turn Signals/Headlamp Beam Lever ................ 2-39

Underbody Flushing ........................... Underhood Lamps Fuse .......................... Universal Theft-Deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-43 6-73 2- 12

Vehicle Damage Warnings ......................... ix Vehicle Dimensions Chart ........................ 6-79 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-66 Vehicle Loading ................................ 4-28 Vehicle Storage ................................ 6-36 Vehicle Symbols ................................... Vehicle. Control of a ............................. 4-5 Vehicle. Leaving Your . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 .. ........................ Vehicles First Sold in Canada 11

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Ventilation System. Flow-Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 10 Ventilation Tips ................................ 3-10 Vision. Night .................................. 4-15 Visor Vanity Mirrors, Covered ..................... 2-51 Visors, Sun .................................... 2-51 Voltmeter ..................................... 2-79

w a r n i n g Devices ............................... 5-2 Warning Flashers. Hazard ......................... 5-1 Warning Lights. Gauges and Indicators .............. 2-68 Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-61 Water. Driving Through Deep Standing ............. 2-22 Weatherstrips .................................. 6-60 Wheel Nut Torque ......................... 5-36. 6-77 Wheel Replacement ............................. 6-54 Wheel Replacement. Used ........................ 6-55 Window ...................................... 2-37 Express Down Feature ........................ 2-37 Power ..................................... 2-37 Windshield, Specially Treated (ZR- 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Windshield Washer ............................. 2-42 Windshield Washer Fluid .................... 2-42. 6-31 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47 Windshield Wiper Fuses ......................... 6-68 Windshield Wipers .............................. 2-41 Winter, Driving in .............................. 4-24 Wiring, Headlamp .............................. 6-68 Wrecker Towing ................................. 5-6

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n The -1995 Corvette Owner’s Manual

This section explains how to start and operate your Corvette.

This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your sound system.

This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SIR’ (Air Bag) System.

Seats and Restraint Systems .............................................................. FeaturesandControls .................................................................. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ..................................................... YourDrivingandtheRoad .............................................................. ProblemsontheRoad .................................................................. ServiceandAppearanceCare ............................................................ Maintenanceschedule .................................................................. Customer Assistance Information ........................................................

This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc.

Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.

This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.

Here the manual tells you how to keep your Corvette running properly and looking good.

This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8-4.

Index .................................................................................

Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

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GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, and the CHEVROLET Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your Corvette, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it.

We support voluntary technician certification.

WE SUPPORT

VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH

National Institute for

A U T O M O T I V E

S E R V I C E

E X C E L L E N C E

For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en franqais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T lC7.

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@Copyright General Motors Corporation 1994 All Rights Reserved

CORVETTE: THE AMERICAN DREAM MACHINE In the early OS, it was only a designer’s dream. Today the Corvette stands alone as America’s dream car -- a testament to its unmistakable charisma and the excitement it inspires. Unique styling, powerful performance and an undeniable panache have made Corvette one of the most celebrated sports car in the world. In 1953, Corvette produced 300 new lightweight fiberglass roadsters. A handful went to project engineers General Motors managers, and a select group of movie stars and celebrities. With a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission, Blue Flame six-cylinder engine, and gleaming Polo White exterior, the Corvette began its drive into the heart of America. Designers freshened up the ’Vette in 1956 by adding a removable hardtop and the famous Corvette “coves.” The sculptured body enhanced its sporty look, and a standard 2 1 0-horsepower Chevy V8 engine solidified Corvette’s reputation as a production race car.

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In 1963, Corvette hit the road with an eye-catching new look -- the Sting Ray coupe. An instant success, the now-classic Sting Ray featured concealed headlamps and a unique split rear window. The split window would only be offered in 1963, making this model among the most prized Corvettes ever built.

Restyled inside and out for 1968, this 'Vette sported a lean and hungry shape, creating a sense of motion even when standing still. And for the first time, Corvette offered removable roof panels.

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For its 25th anniversary, the 1978 Corvette received a new fastback roofline with a wide expanse of glass that wrapped around the sides.

Emblems front and rear identified the '78 Vette as a Silver Anniversary model.

In 1984, the fourth generation of America’s favorite sports car anticipated the future with a sleek look and advanced technology that provided superior handling and performance. Windshield angle was the sheerest of any domestic vehicle, cornering ability the tightest of any production car. In short, the 1984 redesign enhanced the Corvette’s reputation as a leader in the world sports car market.

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The Bowling Green facility is Corvette’s third home since 1953. Since beginning production in June of 198 1, it has become one of Kentucky’s most popular tourist attractions. Corvette Assembly Plant tours are conducted Monday through Friday. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more. For more information call, (502) 745-8228.

CORVETTE ASSEMBLY PLANT With 42 years of experience and technology under its belt, Corvette only gets better. From the 32-valve7 16 fuel injector, twin double-overhead cam V8 engine in the ZR-1 Special Performance Coupe to state-of-the-art refinements standard on all Corvettes, today’s Corvette is a premier driving machine. The Corvette Assembly Plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky is one of the most sophisticated and computerized automobile assembly facilities in the world. To build your 1995 Corvette, over 1,200 employes teamed up with the 70 high-tech robots that assist in a variety of processes, from welding to painting.

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How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this’ manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.

You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book.

This safety symbol means “Don’t,’’ “Don’t do this,” or “Don’t let this happen.”

In the gray caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or others could be hurt.

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Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices:

NOTICE:

These mean there is something that

could damage your vehicle.

In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.

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Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.

These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven:

DOOR LOCK UNLOCK

For example, these symbols are used on an original battery:

CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY

ACID COULD &

PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING

CAUSTIC BATTERY

CAUSE

FASTEN

SEAT

BELTS

POWER WINDOW

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AIRBAG P\

AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES

SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY

These symbols have to do with your lights:

These symbols are on some of your controls:

TURN

SIGNALS e e p:

WINDSHIELD WIPER

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER

WINDOW DEFOGGER

VENTILATING FAN

OR = so FOG LAMPS # 0

BEAM

HIGH

These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:

-- CHARGING I-1

BATTERY

ENGINE

TEMP

SYSTEM

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Here are some other symbols you may see:

FUSE -%-

RELEASE

RADIO VOLUME

CONDITIONING AIR

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RADIATOR COOLANT

FUEL

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W

TEMP

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BRAKE

LIGHTER D

HORN )cr SPEAKER b

n e Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Corvette and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, seatback latches and the folding rear seatback. Manual Front Seat

Move the lever under the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is locked into place.

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Power Seat (Option)

SEAT i Sport Seat (Option)

RIDE CONTROL

SPORT

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Different parts of this control move different parts of your seat. If you move the whole control, the whole seat will move. The back of the control will move the back of the seat, and the front of the control will move the front of the seat. If you have the Sport Seat, you must move the switch next to the lumbar controls to DR (driver) or PS (passenger) before adjusting your seat. Move the control forward or back to move the seat forward or back. Move the control toward the center of the vehicle to raise the seat and away from the center of the vehicle to lower it. 1-2

These switches let you change the shape of your seat. There are three lumbar supports for the upper, middle and lower back. There’s also a side bolster that adjusts the sides of the seat around you to give you more lateral support. First move the selector switch to DR (driver) or PS (passenger). Then move the shaping switches until your seat is comfortable. For lumbar support, move each switch left to inflate or right to deflate.

Seatback Latches

Both seatbacks fold forward to give you access to the rear area. To fold a seatback forward, lift this latch and push the seatback forward. When you return the seatback to its original position, make sure the seatback is locked.

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Reclining Front Seatbacks

To adjust the seatback, push the lever back and move the seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback in place.

But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.

Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, or “air bag” system.

A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.

Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.) In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one.

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Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels.

Put someone on it.

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Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.

The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ,..

or the instrument panel . . .

or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.

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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers @ Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an

accident if I’m wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.

@ Why don’t they just put in air bags so people

won’t have to wear safety belts?

A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in

more of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts -- not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. ,Even if you’re in a vehicle that has air bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.

QC If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from

home, why should I wear safety belts?

A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passenger can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths OCCUT at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your Corvette, see the part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position.

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Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index)

so you can sit up straight.

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3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.

Don’t let it get twisted.

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.

Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

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Lap Belt Cinch Feature If you do not want the lap belt to move freely, push the “cinch” button. To loosen the belt, unbuckle it, let it retract, and buckle up again.

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdom’en. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or crash. 1-12

What’s wrong with this?

A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly

as much protection this way.

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@ What’s wrong with this?

A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.

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What’s wrong with this?

A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should

be worn over the shoulder at all times.

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@ What's wrong with this?

A: The belt is twisted across the body.

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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.

Air Bag System This part explains the air bag system. Your Corvette has two air bags -- one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the passenger. Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system:

Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.

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There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG . The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more information. How the Air Bag System Works

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Where is the air bag? The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side.

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When should an air bag inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is about 9 to 15 mph (14 to 24 km/h). The threshold level can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above or below this range. If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, side impacts, or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. It is possible that in a crash only one of the two air bags in your Corvette will deploy. This is rare, but can happen in a crash just severe enough to make an air bag inflate. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle’s deceleration. Vehicle damage is only one indication of this.

What makes an air bag inflate? In a frontal or near-frontal impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenly stopping as a result of a crash. The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator. The reaction produces nitrogen gas, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag, and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the passenger. How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions, including rollovers and rear and side impacts, primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward the air bag. Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions.

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What will you see after an air bag inflates? After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag, or the instrument panel for the passenger’s bag, will be hot for a short time, but the part of the bag that comes into contact with you will not be hot to the touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags. Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle, nor will it stop people from leaving the vehicle.

In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the passenger air bag.

The air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the sensors are activated and driver’s safety belt usage at deployment. Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won’t work properly. See your dealer for service.

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NOTICE: If you damage the cover for the driver’s or the passenger’s air bag, they may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the passenger’s air bag. Do not open or break the air bag covers.

Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Corvette Air bags affect how your Corvette should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your Chevrolet dealer and the 1995 Corvette Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see “Service Publications” in the Index. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.

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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy.

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Passenger Position The passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,” earlier in this section. Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.

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Smaller Children and Babies

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Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come with the child restraint will show you how to do that. The child restraint must be secured properly in the passenger seat. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle -- even when no child is in it. Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap. Don’t use a restraint like that in your vehicle because the top strap anchor cannot be installed properly. You shouldn’t use this type of child restraint without anchoring the top strap.

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Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position

Your vehicle has a passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle. Here’s why:

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You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1.

Because your vehicle has a passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See “Seats” in the Index.) Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it-behind the child restraint.

5. Buckle the belt.

Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

6. Push the “cinch” button. See “Lap Belt Cinch Feature”

in the Index, where we describe the cinch feature. 7. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the

retractor while you push down on the child restraint.

8. Push and pull the child restraint in different

directions to be sure it is secure.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.

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Larger Children

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Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts.

Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash.

0 Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other

people who are.

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Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?

A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.

The lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash.

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Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt.

Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged restraint system parts. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. Tom or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.

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Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If you ever see a label on the passenger’s safety belt that says to replace the belt, be sure to do so. Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in an accident. You would see this label on the belt near the latch plate.

If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used at the time of the collision.

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Section 2 Features and Controls

Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Corvette, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. Keys

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The square ignition keys are for the ignition only, and the oval door keys are for the doors and all other locks.

If you have a ZR- 1 , your vehicle has an engine power switch, which uses a third key.

When a new Corvette is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the keys, and gives them to the first owner. However, the ignition key may not have a plug. If the ignition key doesn’t have a plug, there will be a bar-coded key tag instead. Each plug or tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the plugs in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs. If your ignition keys don’t have plugs, go to your Chevrolet dealer for the correct key code if you need a new ignition key.

NOTICE: Your Corvette has a number of features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have extra keys.

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Door Locks

From the outside, use your door key or the passive keyless entry transmitter.

There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle:

If your theft-deterrent system is armed, unlock the doors only with the key or the transmitter to avoid setting off the alarm. Refer to “Universal Theft Deterrent” in the Index. To lock the door from the inside, move the lock control on the door back. To unlock control

it, move the lock on the door forward.

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Power Door Locks

Push the power door lock switch on either door back to lock or forward to unlock both doors at once.

Passive Keyless Entry System Your Corvette’s Passive Keyless Entry System (PKE) allows you to lock and unlock your doors, unlock your trunk, or disarm or arm your theft-deterrent system from 3 to 7 feet (1 l/2 to 2 meters) away when using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle.

Your Corvette was shipped with one PKE transmitter, but up to three can be matched to your vehicle.

Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door. Your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system. See ‘‘Universal Theft Deterrent” in the Index.

See “Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle’’ later in this section.

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Your Passive Keyless Entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Should interference to this system occur, try this: Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the instructions on battery replacement. Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. This product has a maximum range. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. See your Chevrolet dealer or a qualified technician for service.