CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1993 4.G Owners Manual

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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned
regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away
from
contaminants, direct sunlight, and
extreme heat.
If they aren't, they may
not operate properly
or cause failure o€
the tape player.
Your tape player should
be cleaned
regularly each month
or after every 15
hours of use. If you notice a reduction
in sound
quality, try a known good
cassette to see if the tape or the tape
player
is at fault. If this other cassette
has no improvement in sound quality,
clean the tape plaver.
Clean your tape player with a wiping-
action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette,
and
follow the directions provided with
it.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the
sound quality may degrade over time.
Always make sure that the cassette tape
is
in good condition before you have
your tape player serviced.
Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in
their original cases or other protective
cases and away from direct
sunlight and
dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled,
dampen
a clean, soft cloth in a mild,
neutral detergent solution
and clean it,
wiping
from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal
surface when handling
discs. Pick up
discs by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the hole and the outer edge.
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Power Antenna Mast care
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To Clean the Antenna Mast:
1. Turn on the ignition and radio to
raise the antenna to full mast
extension.
2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral
spirits or equivalent solvent.
3. Wipe the cloth over the mast
sections, removing
any dirt.
4. Wipe dry with clean cloth before
retracting.
5. Make the antenna go up and down by
turning the radio or ignition an and
Off.
6. Then repeat if necessary.
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If the mast portion -of your antenna is
damaged, you can replace it. See your
dealer
for a replacement .kit and follow
the instructions in the lit.
The mast
portion of the antenna can be
replaced without removing the antenna
assemblyfrom the
vehicle.

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Here you'll find .information about
ddvmg on different kinds of ro.ads
and in varying weather conditions.
We've also included many other
useful tips on driving.
Part 4
Your Driving and the Road
Road Signs .. . ... . . . . .. ..... . . ,... . .. . . . .. . _. . . .. . . . . . .+. . . . . . ... . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . ... .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . ... . .. . .... . . . . 164
Defensive Driving. . .... . . . . . . . .... . . .. . . . . &. . . . .. . ... . . . .. .. . . . . . , . . . . . . . +. . . , . , -. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*. . .+ ... 168
Drunken Driving . . . . . . . . . -. . . . . . . . . . -. . . . . . . . . . . . . .I +, . , . . *. . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . <.. . . . . . . . 169
Control.:of a Vehicle .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . , . . , +. . .. . . . . . . _. . . . . . . *. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . ... . .. . .. 17 1
Braking ........................................................................\
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hti-Lock Brakes (ABS) ..................~.........,...........................................\
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ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System .............................................. 175
Steering Tips .. .. . . .. . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._. . . . . . . . . . . . , . . ... . . . . , . . . *. . -, . , , . . . , , , , . . . ... . . , . . 179
Steering in Emergencies .... -. . . ?. . . . . , .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . , . . . . , . . . ... . . .. .. . . . ..-. - ..... ..-. .. . . -180
Driviqp Mght ........................................................................\
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Driving in the kin ..._....,....... .....+... +.... ......... + ................................................. 186
Driving-in Fog, Misl and Haze .... . . ._.._. . . . . . . . . . . . , . . , . . . . . . ... . . .+_. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
City Dnvi~i.lng _._..._.I.._._..__.___ _.___: ... ._ _.__. ............ ... . . ... .. .............. . .... . ........................ 190
-Freeway Dnvang __. . . . .. _._ ._. __. .__ . . . . -. . .. . __._ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . -. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .-. . ... . . 19 1
Driving a Long Distance ._ ._ _. __._ ._ _._ . . .. . . . . -. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -. .. . . . -.-._. . . ... . . _. . . . . . .. . . . ... . 193
Hill and hiloramai~ Rmds ........................................................................\
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Parking on Hills. I..X.1.........__.l.....I..............................................~\
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Winter Driving __ ..._.._____... ._. ._ ._. ._. .. . ..... .. . . .. . ... . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . 198
Passing *I*..* ..................................................................... -: ......... a. ..i;..i.r- .e... ;... 181 7,
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. Road Signs
The road signs you see everywhere are
coded
by color, shape and symbols. It's
a good idea to know these codes so that
you can quickly
grasp the basic meaning
or intent
of the sign even before you
have a chance to
read it.
Color of Road Signs
WRONG
WAY,
Red means Stop. It may also indicate
that some movement
is not allowed.
Examples are
Do Not Enter and
Wrong Way.
Green is used to guide the driver.
Green signs
may indicate upcoming
freeway exits or show the direction you
should turn to reach a particular place.
Yellow indicates a general warning.
Slow down and be careful when you see
a yellow sign. It may signal a railroad
crossing ahead, a no passing zone, or
* some other potentially dangerous
situation. Likewise,
a yellow solid line
painted
on the road means Don't
Cross.
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HOSPITAL INFORMATION
Blue signs with white letters show
motorists' services.

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LOW WORKERS FLAGGER SHOULDER AHEAD AHEAD
Shape of-Road Signs
. Orange indicates road 'construction or , The shape of the sign will tell you
mainienance. You'll want to slow down
when
you see an orange sign, as part of
the road may be closed of€ or torn up.
And theie may be workers and
maintenance
vehicles around, too.
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CANOEING SWlMMtNG
Bmm signs point out recreation areas
0.r points of historic or cultural interest.
sornethiig, too.
An octagorral (eight-sides) sign means
Stop. It is always red with white
letters.
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A triangle, pointed downward,
indicates Yield. It assigns the- right of
way to traffic on certain approaches to
an intersecti~on.
, A diamond-shaped sign is a warning of
sorne~ing ahead-for example, a curve,
steep hill, soft shoulder, or-,a.narrow
bridge..
A triangular sign also is used on. two-
iane roads to indicate a No Passing
Zone. This sign will be on the left side
of the roadway.

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KEEP LEFT OR RIGHT TURN
RIGHT THROUGH ONLY
Shape of Road Signs (CONTJ
Rectangular (square or oblong) signs
show speed limits, parking regulations,
give directions, and such information as
distances
to cities.
Symbols on Road Signs
There are many international road signs
in use today.
NO U TURN NO NO PARKING BICYCLES
The basic message o€ many of these
signs is in pictures or graphic symbols.
A picture within a circle with a diagonal
line
across it shows what not to do.
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Traffic Lights
We’re all familiar with traffic lights or
stop lights. Often green arrows are
’being used in the lights for improved
traffic control.
On some multilane
roads, green
arrows light up, indicating
that traffic in one or more lanes can
move
or make a turn. Green mows
don’t mean “go no matter what.” You’ll
still need to proceed with caution,
yielding the right of way to pedestrians
and sometimes to other vehicles.
Some traffic lights also use red arrows
to signify that you must stop before
turning on red.

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REVERSIBLE LANE ON MUlTIIANE ROADWAY
Many city roads: and expressways, and
even bridges, use reuersible-lane traffic
control during
rush hours. A red X light
above- a lane means no driving in that
lane
at .that time. A green mow means
you may drive in that lane. Look €or the
signs posted to warn drivers
what hours
and days these = ,-.. systems are in effect.
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NO PASSING ZONE
Pavement Markings
Pavement markings add to traffic signs
and signals. They give information to
drivers without iaking attention
from
the roadway. A solid yellow line on your
side of the road or lane means Don't
Cross.
Your Own Signals
Drivers -signal to other.s, too. It's not
only more polite.,. it's safer to let other
drivers
1mow what-you are doing-. And
in some' places the law requires driver
signals:
Turn and Lane Change Signals:
Always signal when you plan to turn
or .change lanes.
If neces-ssary, you can use hand signals
out the window: Left arm straight out
'for a left turn, down for slow :or about-
to-stop, and up for .a right turn.
Sl6bing Down: If time allows, tap the
brake pedal once or twice in advance.
of slowing or stopping. This warns the
driver behind
you.
Disabled Your four-wtiy flashers
signal
that. your vehicle is disabled or
is a hazard. See the hdex under
Hazard Warning Flashers.
Traffic Officer
The traffic police officer is also a source
of important information The officer's
signals govern, no matter what the
traffic lights or othersigns say.
The next section discusses some of the
road conditions you may encounter.

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Your Driving and the Road
Defensive Driving
The best advice anyone can give about
driving
is: Drive defensively.
Please start with
a very important safety
device
in your Corvette: Buckle up.
(See the Index under Safety Belts,)
Defensive driving redy means “be
ready for
anything.” On city streets,
rural roads,
or freeways, it ‘means
“always expect the unexpected.“’
Assume that pedestrians or other
drivers
are going to be, careless and
make mistakes. Anticipate what they
might do.
Be ready for their mistakes.
Expect children to dash out
from
behind parked cars, often followed by
other children. Expect occupants in
parked cars to open doors into traffic.
Watch for movement in parked cars-
someone may be about to open a door.
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Expect other drivers to run stop signs
when
you are on a through street. Be
ready to brake if necessary as you gd
through intersections. You may not
have to use the brake, but if you do, you
will be ready.
If you’re driving
through a shopping
center parking lot where there are well-
marked lanes, dectional
arrows, and
designated parking areas, expect some drivers to ignore all these makings and
dash straight toward one
part of the ,lot.
Pedestrians can be careless. Watch for
them. In general, you must give way to
pedestrians even
if you lmow you have
the right of
way.
Rear-end collisions are about the most
preventable
of accidents. Yet they are
common.
Allow enough following
distance. It’s the best defensive
driving
maneuver, in both. city-and rural
driving. You never kmw.when the
vehicle in front
of you is going to brake
or turn suddenly.
Here’s a
final bit of information about
defensive driving.
The most dangerous
time
for driving in the U.S . is very early
on Sunday morning, In fact,
GM
Research studies show that the most
and the least dangerous times for
driving, every week, fall on the same
day. That day is Sunday. The most
dangerous
time is Sunday from 3 a.m.
to 4 a.m. The safest time is Sunday &om
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Driving the same
distance on a Sunday at 3 a.m. isn’t just
a little more dangerous than it is
at 10
am. It’s about 134 times more
dangerous!
That leads to the
next section.

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