wheel CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1993 4.G Owner's Manual

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Your Driving and the Road
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Steering Tips-Driving on Curves
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Speed limit signs near curves warm that
you should adjust your speed.
Of
course, the posted speeds are based on
good weather and road conditions.
Under less favorable conditions you’ll
want to
go slower.
If you need to reduce your speed as you
approach
a curve, do it before you enter
the curve, while your hont wheels are
straight ahead.
Try
to adjust your speed so you can
Wive” through the curve. Maintain a
reasonable, steady speed. Wait to
accelerate until you are out
of the curve,
and then accelerate gently into the
straightaway.
When you drive into
a curve at night,
it’s harder to see the road ahead
of you
because it bends away
from the straight
beams
of your lights. This is one good
reason to drive slower.
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Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be
more effective than braking. For
example,
you come over a hill and find
a truck stopped
in your lane, or a car
suddenly pulls out
€ram nowhere, or a
child darts out from between parked
cars and stops right in front of you. You
can avoid these problems by braking-if
you can stop in time. But sometimes
you can’t; there isn’t
room. That’s the
time for evasive action-steering
around the problem.
Your Corvette
can perform very well in
emergencies like these. First apply your
brakes. It is better
to remove as much
speed as you can
from a possible
collision. Then steer around the
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problem, to the left or right depending
on the space available.
An emergency like this requires close
attention and a quick decision.
If you
are holding the steering wheel at the
recommended
9 and 3 o’clock positions,
you can turn it a full 180 degrees very
quickly without removing either hand.
But you have to act fast, steer quickly,
and just as quickly straighten the wheel
once
you have avoided the object. You
must then be prepared to steer back to
your original lane and then brake to a
controlled stop.
Depending on your speed, this can be
rather violent for an unprepared driver.
This is one of the reasons driving
experts recommend that you use your
safety belts and keep both hands
on the
steering wheel.
The fact that such emergency situations
are always possible is
a good reason to
practice defensive driving at
all times.

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Ofl-Road .Recovery
You may hd sometime that your right
wheels bave dropped 08 the edge of-a
road mtwthe &odder while you’re
driving.
ff- the level of the shoulder is only
slightly below the pavement, recovery
should be fairly easy. Ease off the
accelerator and then, if there is nothing
in the way, steer so that. your%Wde
straddles the edge of. the pavement. You
can turn the steering wheel up to ‘h
turn until theight. front tire contacts
the pavement
edge. Then turn your
stetking wheel to go straight dm the
rcradway.
If the- shoulder appears to be about four
inches (100 mm) or more below the
pavement,. this difference.cm cause
problems. If there is not boough room
to pull entirely onto the shoulder and
stgp, then fdbw the same procedures.
But if the riglit €rant tire scrubs against
the side. af the pavement, do not skstr
more.sharplyy. With too much steering-
angle, the vehicle may jump back o~to
the road with so much steering input
that it-cmsses over into the oncoming
tr&c ,before you can bring it back
under control.. ;Instead, ease off again an
the? accelerator and steeping input,
straddle
the pavement once more, then
try again.

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Driving a Long Distance
Although most long trips today are
made on freeways, there are still many
made
on regular highways.
Long-distance driving
on freeways and
regular highways is the same in some
ways. The trip has to be planned and
the vehicle prepared, you drive at
higher-than-city speeds, and there are
longer turns behhd the wheel. You’ll
enjoy your
trip more if you and your
vehicle
are in good shape. Here are
some.fips for
a successful long trip.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well
rested.
If you must start when you’re
not fresh-such as after
a day’s work-
don’t plan to
make too many miles that
first part of the journey. Wear
comfortable clothing and shoes you
can
easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If
you keep it serviced and maintained, it’s
ready to
go. If it needs service, have it
done before starting
out. Of course,
you’ll find experienced and able service
experts in Chevrolet dealerships all
across North America. They’ll be ready
and willing to help if you need it. Here
&e some
things you can check
before
a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid: .Is the
reservoir full? Are ,all windows
clean
inside and outside?
shape?
you checked all levels?
lenses clean?
safe, trouble-hee trip. Is the tread
good enough for lofig-distance
drivhg? Are the tires all inflated to
the recammended pressure?
weather outlook
along your route?
Should you delay your trip a
short
time to avoid a major storm system?
0 Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good
Fuel,, Enme Oil, Other Fluids: Have
Lights: Are they all working? Are the
Tires: They are vitally important to a
Weather Forecasts: What’s the
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On She Road
Uidess you are the -only driver, it is good
to share the driving task with others.
Limit turns behind
the wheel to about
100 miles (160 km) Or two hours at a
sitting.-Then, either change drivers ar
stop for some rdreshment like coffee,
tea or
soft drinks and some limbering
up.
But do stop and move around. Eat
lightly along the way. Heavier meals
tend to
mdke some people sleepy.
On two-lane highways or
undivided
multilane highways that do not have
controlled .access,.you’ll
wmt to watch
for some situations :not usustlly found
on freeways. Examples: are: stop signs
and signals, shopping tenters with
direct access
to the highway, no passing
zones and school zones, vehicles
turning
le& and- right off the-road,
pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, and even a&&.
Highway Hypnosis
Is thete-actually such a condition as
“highway hypnosis”? Or
is it just plain
falling asleep at the wheel? Call it
highway hypnosis, lack
of awareness, or
whatever.
There is
something about an easy
stretch
of road with the same scenery,
along with the
hum of the tires on the
road, the drone of the engine; and the
rush of the wind against the vehicle that
can make you sleepy. Don’t let it
happen
to you! If it does, your vehicle
can leave the road in less than a
second, and you could crash and be
injured.
What can you do about highway
hypnosis? First, be aware that it can
happen.
Then here
are some tips:
4 Make sure your vehicle is well
ventilated,
with a comfortably cool
interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Sca.n the road
ahead and
-to the sides. Check your
rearview mirrors frequently and your
instruments from time to time. This
can help you avoid
a fixed stare.
Wear good sunglasses in bright light.
Glare can cause drowsiness. But
don’t
wear sunglasses at night. They will.
drastically reduce-your,overall.~sion
at the very time you need all the.
seeing power
you have.
If you get sleepy, pull off the road into
a rest, service, &‘parking area and
take a nap, get so.me exercise, or both.
For safety, treat drowsiness on the
highway
as an emergency.
As in any driving situation, keep pace
with traffic and allow adequate
foIlowing distances.

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Hill an.d Mountain Roads (C.ONT.)
*- As you go over the top of a hilI, be
alert. There could
be something in
your lane, like a stalled car or an
accident.
* You may see highway signs 0x1
mountains that warn of special
problems. Examples are long
grades,
passing or na passing zones, a falling
rocks area, or winding roads. Be alert
to these and take appropfiate action.
Winter driving can present special
problems. See the .Index under Winteu.
Driving.
Parking on UMs
Hills and mountains mean spectacular
scenery. But please be car.eful where
you stop if you decide to look at the
view or t.ake pictures. .Look €or pull-offs
or parking areas .provided for scenic
viewing.
Another part of this manual tells .how to
use
your parking brake (see the Index
under Fuiking Brake). But on a
mountain or steep hill, you can do one
more thing. You can turn your kont
wheels
to keep your vehicle frorn.r.olling
downhill or out .into traffic.
Here'.s how:
Parking Downhill
Turn your wheels to the right.
You don't have to jam your tires against
the curb, if there is a curb. A-gentle
c6xltact
is all you need.

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If there is a -curb, turn. your wheels to
the left ifthe curb is at the.right side :of
your vehicle.
If you’re going uphill on a one-way
street aad you’re parldng. on the,left
side, your wheels should poifit to the
right.
If there is no curb when yo,u’re parking
uph.j,ll, turn. the wheels to the right.
If there is no curb when you’re- parking
-uphill Qn the 1efi:side oh one-%ay
street, .your wheels should be turned to
the left.
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Jump Siaithg (C0;NT.)
9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches
(45 em> away from the dead battery,
but -not near engine
parts that move.
The dectrical cowection is just as
good there, but the chance of sparks
getting back to., the batt-ery is much
less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the go0.d
battery and run the engine
for a
while.
11. Try’to start the vehicle with the
dead battery.
If it won’t start after a>few tries, it
probably needs service.
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12, Remove the cables in reverse order
(as shown in this diagram) to
prevent electrical shorting. Take
care that they don’ttouch each
other or any other m&al.
Towing Your Corvette
Try to have a GM dealer or a
professional towing service tow your
Corvette, The usual towing equipment
is
:
(A) Sling-twe tow truck
(B) Wheel-lift tow truck
(C) Car carrier
If your vehicle has-been changed or
modified since it was factory-new by
adding aftermarket items like fog lamps,
aero skirting, or special-tires and
wheels, these instructions and
illustrations may not be correct.
Before
you do anything, turn on the
hazard warning
flashers.

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That your vehicle cannot be towed
-horn the rear with sling-type
equipment.
That your vehicle has rear-wheel
The make, model, and year of your
drivei
vehicle.
Whether you can still movethe shift
If there was an accident, what was
When the towing service arrives, let the
tow.operator know that this manual
contains detailed. t,owing instructions
and illustrations.
The operator may want to see them.
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Never.&t .passengers ride in:a .. ’ .
vghiele that is being towed:: . . .
0. N&er tow fasterthan safe or
.posted: speeds.
Never &w with damaged parts
not fully secmed.
Never -get under your vehicle:&er
if has-been Wed by the tow
truck.
on each side when towing a
vehicle.
Never .use “r’ hrioks. Use T-
ho-o€cs.instead.
Always we separate sa€ety,chahs
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When your vehicle is being towed, have
the ignition key
off. The steering wheel
should-be.
clamp,ed in a straight-ahead
position, with a clamping device
designed fur towing s-ervice. DO not use
the vehicle's stewing column iock for
this. The transmission shoLild be in
N [Neutral), and the.parlepg brake
released.
Don't have your vehicle tqwed on the
rear wheels,. unless you must. If the
vehicle
must. be t0we.d on the rear
wheels, dan't go more than 3mph
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(56 km/h) or farther than 50 miles
(80.h) or your transmission will be
-damaged. Go slow over rough ground,
and position one wheel at a time
(angled 450j if you have- to go over
eurbs.and
rises. .Wheels &the lifted end
should be-
at. least 4 inches (10 cm)
above the ground. If these limits must
be
exceeded, then the rear wheels have
to be supported .on-a dolly.
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A vehicle can faH~~~m~a:c~
carrier if ,it isn't propgilp '
secured., This can cause a.colii$ion,
serious. pelrsonal injury .and:.vehicle.
damage.
The vehicle..shou[d be
t-ightly secured with chains or--sted -'
cables before it is transported-'
Don't use substitutes '(ropes,
leather straps, canvas webbing,
etc:.) that- can be cut by sharp edges
underneath the t.owed vehicle,

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lJu Tire Goes Flat
It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out”
while you’re driving, especially if-you
maintain
your tires properly. If air goes
out of a tire, it’s much more likely to
leak out
slowly. But if you should ever
have a “blowout,” here are a few tips-
about what to expect
and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will
create a drag that pulls the vehicle
toward that side. Take yuur foot 08 the
accelerator pedal
and grip the steering
wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane
p-osition, then gently brake to -a stop
well out of the. traffic lam.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve,
acts much like a skid and may require
the
same corre&ion you’d use in a skid.
h any rear bhwout, remove yop foot
from the accelerator pedal. Get the
vehicle under control by steering the
way you want the vehicbto go. It may
be very bumpy and noisy, hut you can
still steer. Gently brake to B stop, well
off’ the road if posiible.
If your tire go& flat, the next section
shows how to use your jacking
equipment to change a flat tire sdely.
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