CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1993 4.G Owners Manual

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Hardtop Care
Your optional hardtop has the same
durable finish
as the painted surfaces of
your Corvette. Your hardtop may be
cleaned, polished and waxed.
If your
hardtop is stored for an extended
period, keep it covered
in a dry place.
Also, avoid the build-up of dust and dirt
before storage
or installation. Apply
silicone grease
or ArmorAll@ to all
hardtop weatherstrips.
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of
your Corvette may be necessary to
remove residue from the paint finish.
You can get GM approved cleaning
products
from your dealer. (See the
Index under Appearance Care. )
Your Corvette has a "basecoat/
clearcoat" paint
finish. The clearcoat
gives more depth and gloss to the
colored basecoat.

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Your aluminum wheels have a
:protective coating similar to the pa-inted
surface of your Corvette. Don't use-
strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish,
or other abrasive cleaners on them
becmse you could damage this coating.
After
rinsing thoroughly, .a wax may be
applied.
Weathersfrips,
These are places where glass .or metal
meets rubber. Silicone grease there will
ma&e them last longeri sed better, and
not squeak. Apply &cone grease with a
clean cloth at least every six months,
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Foreign Material
Calcium chloride and’ other salts, ice
melting agents; road oil and tar, tree
sap? bird droppings, chemicals from
industrial chimneys, and other foreign
matter can damage -your vehicle’s finish
if thGg remab .~n painted surfaces. Lkg.
clearrers that are marked safe for
painted surfaces- for these stains.
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Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep
scratches
in the finish should be
repaired right away.
Minor chips and scratches can be
repaired with touch-up materials
available from your dealer or other
service outlets. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected in your
deder’s body and paint.shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow
,removal and dust cdntroI can-collect ori
the underbody. If these are not
removed, accelerated corrosion (rust)
cm.owur on the underbody parts such
as fuel lines; frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even thoughthey have
corrosion protection.
At least every spring,
€lush these
materials frum the underbody ~th
plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect. DM
packed in closed areas of the frame
should be loosened before being
flushed. Your dealer or an underbody
vehicle
washing. system can do this for
you.

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Chemical Paint Spolting
Sorne-weather and atmospheric
conititions can create a chemical fallout.
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces. on. your vehicle.
This damage can take two forms;
blotchy, ringlet-shaped discoloraiions,
and small iriegulas dark spots etched
into- the -paint surface.
Although no defect in the paint:job
causes t'his, Chevrolet will.repa&, at no
charge to theawrrer, the; surfaces of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout.
condition within 12 months or 12,O.OO
miles (20.000 km) of purchase,
whichever comes first..

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Engine identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the
engine code
for your GM engine. This
code
will help you identify your engine,
specifications, and repIacernent
parts in
this section.
Senrice Parts Identification Label
You'll find this label on the underside of
the center storage console lid. It's very
helpful
if you ever need to order parts.
On this label is:
* Your VIN.
Its model designation.
Paint information.
. A list of all production .options and
special
equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed
from the vehicle.

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Fuses & Circuif Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are
protected
from short-.circuits by a
combination of maxi-fuses, mini-fuses,
and circuit breakers.
A fuse puller is clipped inside the fuse
panel door. Place the wide end of the
fuse puller over ihe plastic end of the
fuse. Squeeze the ends over the fuse
and pull it out,
The main fuse panel for your Corvette is
located on the right side of the
instwment
panel. To access these-mini-
fuses, pull off -the fuse panel door.
In addition, your Corvette. has two
maxi-fuse blocks in the engine
compartment. 0ne.maxi-fuse
block is
integrated to the Forward Lamp
harness located on the
wheel house
near the battery. The second maxi-fuse
block
'is integrated to the ECM-Engine
harness located at the rear of:tbe
battery. Look-at the
silverycolmed
band inside
the.€use. If the'band is broken or
me&d, replace the
fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the
correct size.

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Fuse Usage
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Position Rating
(AMP.)
1
2
3 30
4 5
5 5
6 15
7 15
8 20.
9 5
10 5
11 ' -5
'12 5
13 5
14 10
15 10
16 5
17 10.
18 10
19 15
20 5
21 1 0.
22
23
24
25:
26
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Fuse Usage (CONT.)
Position Rating
(AMP.)
27 5
28 15
29 5
30 10
31 5
32 5
33 5
34 15
35 5
36 5
37 20
38 5
39 5
40 5
41
42 20
43 5
44 15
45 25
Circuit Breakers:
K 30
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N
P
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Circuitry
Instrument Cluster; Driver Information Center; Supplemental Inflat\
able Restraint (Air Bag) D.E.R.M.; Acceleration
Slip Regulation
Switch
Back-up Lamps Switch Gear Solenoid; Transmission Position Switch
Primary Coaling Fan Relay Coil; Secondary Cooling Fan Relay Coil '
Secondary Butterfly Relay (LT5); Direct Ignition Module; Camshaft Sensor; Traction Buffer; Cannist\
er Purge
Solenoid; Exhaust
Gas Recirculation Control (LT1); Gear Relay (Manual)
Power
Mirror Adjuster Control; Lighted Rearview Mirror; Visor Vanity Mirrors
Cruise Control Engage Switch Daytime Running Lamps Module; Low Tire Pressure Warning Module
Engine Control Module
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System
Central Control Module
Dome Lamp Relay; Footwell Courtesy Lamps; Do.0~ Cpurtesy Lamps; Glove Compartment Lamps; Lighted Rearview
Mirror
Bose
Amplifier Relay; Power Antenna Relay; Cargo Compartment Lamps
LCD Tone Generator
Central Control Module
2
Radio Receiver Box (Battery); Radio Control Head; Passive Keyless Entry Module
Blank
Power Door Lock Switches
A/C Programmer
Cigar Lighter
Hatch or Deck
Lid Release Relay
4
Power Seats
Blank
Power Windows
Blank
Blank

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1 YGli
Forward Lamp
Maxi-Fuse Block
ECM PDA I
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Y611C
ECM-Engine
Mmi-Fuse Block
4
5
'6
7
8
0
40
60
6Cl
40
10
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