CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1995 4.G Workshop Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You can match a transmitter to as many different
vehicles as you own, provided they
are equipped with
exactly the same model system. (General Motors offers
several different models
of these systems on their
vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only three transmitters
matched to it.
To match transmitters to your vehicle:
1. Move all transmitters out of range.
2. Turn the ignition key on.
3. hsh TRIP OD0 on the Driver Information Center
twice.
4. Within five seconds, press and hold FUEL INFO
until the PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY light comes
on.
5. Turn the ignition off, but leave the key in the
ignition. The PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY light
should begin to flash to show the system
is in
programming mode.
6. Bring one transmitter into range. The light will stop
flashing and stay on to show that the code is stored.
7. Move the transmitter out of range. The light should
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 with each additional transmitter.
The programming mode will shut off if
You don’t program any transmitters for two minutes.
You take the key out of the ignition or turn the
start flashing again.
ignition on.
You have programmed three transmitters.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain
transmitter should last about
18 months.
You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter
won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you
have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter
works, it’s probably time to change the batteries.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To replace your battery: Remote Hatch Release
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Insert a screwdriver in the slot on the back of the
transmitter and gently pry apart the front and back.
Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter using the
screwdriver.
Put the new battery in the transmitter, positive
(+)
side up. Use a Duracell@ battery, type DL2450, or
equivalent.
Put the two halves back together. Make sure the
halves are together tightly
so water won’t get in.
Test the transmitter. Press the
switch in your center console to unlock the
hatch from inside your vehicle. If you have an automatic
transmission, your shift lever must be in
PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) to use the switch. If you have a manual
transmission, you must set the parking brake before you
can use the switch when the vehicle
is running. If you
have a manual transmission and the vehicle is not
running, you may use the switch in any gear.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you have a coupe, this
switch is on the rear
of the
driver’s door. It works with
the door open and the
transmission
in any gear.
Push it down to release the
The PKE transmitter will also release the hatch. See “Passive Keyless Entry System”
in the Index.
If you don’t have battery power, use the manual release
cable to open the hatch. The cable is near the security shade handle, between the carpet and the shade.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I NOTICE:
If you put things in the hatchback area, be sure
they won’t break the glass when you close
it.
Never slam the hatch down. You could break the
glass or damage the defogger grid.
When you close the hatch, make sure you pull
down from the center, not the sides.
If you pull
the hatch down from the side too often, the
weatherstrip can be damaged.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Corvette has a number of theft deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there
are ways you can
help.
Key in the Ignition
If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys
inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders
or professional
thieves
-- so don’t do it.
When you park your Corvette and open the driver’s
door, you’ll hear a tone reminding
you to remove your
key from the ignition and take it with
you. Always do
this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so will
your ignition. If you have an automatic transmission,
taking your key out also locks your transmission. And
remember to lock the doors.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in
a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What
if
you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your rear
Lock the rear storage compartment and center
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key with you.
storage
compartment or center console.
console.
Universal Theft Deterrent
Your Corvette has a theft
deterrent alarm system.
With this system, the
SECURITY light will flash
as you open the door (if
your ignition is
off). This
light reminds you to arm the
theft deterrent system.
Here’s how to do it:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or
Passive Keyless Entry system. The SECURITY light
will come on.
3. Close all the doors. The SECURITY light should go
Off.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Now, if a door or the hatch is opened without the key or
Passive Keyless Entry system, the alarm will go off.
Your horn will sound for three minutes, then it will go
off to save battery power. And, your vehicle won’t start.
The theft deterrent system won’t arm if you lock the
doors with a key or manual door lock, or if you lock the
vehicle after the doors are closed.
If your passenger stays in the vehicle when you leave
with the keys, have the passenger lock the vehicle after
the doors are closed. This way the alarm won’t
arm, and
your passenger won’t set it
off.
Always use your key or the Passive Keyless Entry
system to unlock a door. Unlocking a door any other
way will set off the alarm. If you do set off the alarm
accidentally, there are three ways to stop it:
Unlock any door with your key.
Put the ignition key in the ignition.
Use the Passive Keyless Entry system.
How to Test the Alarm
1. Make sure the rear hatch is latched.
2. Lower a window.
3. Arm the system.
4. Close the doors and wait five seconds.
5. Reach through the open window and unlock the door
from inside. The alarm should sound.
6. Turn off the alarm.
If the alarm doesn’t go off, check to see if the horn
works. If not, check the horn fuse. See “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers” in the Index. If the
horn does work,
. but the alarm doesn’t go off, see your dealer.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PASS-Key@
Your vehicle is equi ped
with the PASS-Key
(Personalized Automotive
Security System)
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key is a passive
theft-deterrent system.
It works when you insert or remove the key from the
ignition. PASS-Key uses a resistor pellet in the ignition
key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key system senses that someone is
using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter
and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won’t work and
fuel won’t go to the engine. If someone
tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key
during this time, the shutdown period will start over
again. This discourages someone from randomly trying
different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt
to make a match.
The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s
inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the
SECURITY light comes on, the key may be dirty or
wet.
If this happens and the starter won’t work, turn the
ignition
off. Clean and dry the key, wait three minutes
and
try again. If the starter still won’t work, wait three
minutes and try the other ignition key. At this time, you
may also want to check the fuses (see “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers” in the Index). If the starter won’t work with
the other key, your vehicle needs service.
If your vehicle
does start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your
Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who can service the
PASS-Key.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine However, if you accidentally use a key that has a
damaged or missing resistor pellet, you will see no
SECURITY light. You don’t have to wait three minutes
before trying the proper key.
If the resistor pellet is damaged or missing, the starter
won’t work. Use the other ignition key, and
see your
Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who can service the
PASS-Key@ to have a new key made.
If the SECURITY light comes on while driving, have
your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@ ignition key, see
your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key? In an emergency, call the Chevrolet
Roadside Assistance Program at
1 -800-CHEV-USA
(1-800-243-8872).
New Vehicle “Break-In”
NOTICE:
Your modern Corvette doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But
it will perform better in the long
run if you follow these guidelines:
Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or
less for the
first 500 miles (804 km).
Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (804 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this “breaking-in” guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
Avoid making hard stops for the first
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ignition Switch
With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the switch to five positions:
ACC (A): Position in which you can operate your
electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you.
LOCK (B): The only position in which you can remove
the key.
This locks your steering wheel, ignition and
automatic transmission. If
you have an automatic transmission, the ignition
switch can’t be turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is
in the PARK (P) position.
OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and
automatic transmission, but does not send electrical
power to any accessories. Use this position
if your
vehicle. must be pushed or towed.
RUN (D): Position to which the switch returns after you
start your engine and release the switch. The switch
stays in the
RUN position when the engine is running.
But even when the engine is not running, you can use
RUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to
display some instrument panel warning and indicator
lights.
START (E): Starts the engine. When the engine starts,
release
the key. The ignition switch will return to RUN
for normal driving.
When
the engine is not running, ACC and RUN allow
you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the
radio.
A warning tone will sound if you open the driver’s door
when the ignition
is in OFF, LOCK or ACC and the key
is in the ignition.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Key Release Button
If you have a manual transmission, your ignition lock
has a key release button. You must press the button
before you can take your key out of the ignition lock.
~ NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t
turn it, be sure it is all the
way in. If it is, then
turn the steering wheel left and right while you
turn the key hard. But turn the key only with
your hand. Using
a tool to force it could break
the key or the ignition switch.
If none of this
works, then your vehicle needs service.
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