fuel CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1993 4.G Owners Manual

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These s~nrbob are on some.of your
controls:
Windshieid Wipers
Windshield
Washer
Windshield Defroster
Rear Window Defogger
Power Winduw
Here .are :some other symbols,you may
see:
Engine Coolant
Temperature
Battery Charging
System
Fuel
Brake'
Fuse
Hatch Release
I Lighter
Horn
Spmker
Acceleiation Shp
Reguiaiiun
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Passive Keyless Enfry Safety
Features (CONT.)
If you have your keys and the h.om does
not sound, check to see’if the passive.
feature is.enabled.
If the system is
enabled and the horn still won’t sound,
see your dealer for -assistance.
The transmitter
shuts down after 21
seconds without movement to
maximize battery life. If. you’ve lpclted
your keys in the vehicle, but didn’t leave
them
in the ignition, wait 25 seconds,
then rock the vehicle.
A motion
detector inside the. transmitter
will send
a si-gnal to “wake up’’ the vehicle, which
will then unlock the doors.
It is still possible to lock your lreys in
the vehicle if the transmitter’s battery is
low, or if it is in a location where a
signal
can’t be received, .For your
convenience, a€ways take your keys
with.you.
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-Matching Transmitter(§) to Your
Vehicle
Your Corvette comes equipped from the
-factory with one Passive
Keyless Entry
system transmitter. Additional
transmitters
may be purchased through
your- dealer. Each Bey chain transmitter
is coded to prevent
another transmitter
from unlocking
your vehicle. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement
can be purchasdthrough
your dealer. Remember to bring the-
remaining. transmitter
(s) with you when
you
go to your dealer. When the dealer
matches the replacement transmitter
to
your vehicle, the remaining
transmitter(s)
must aIso be matched.
‘Once the new transmitter
is coded, the
lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle.
Programming Transmiff ers
The Passive Keyless Entry system
allows up to thee transmitters
to be
matched to
your Corvette. Each
transmitter has its
own code. To
operate with your~particular vehicle, the
code needs
to be programmed into the
system.
To Engage the Pmgramming Mode:
1 I Move all transmitters out of range.
2. Turn.the ignition key on.
3. Push the TRIP ODO button on the
Driver Information Center twice.
4. Within five seconds, press and hold
the FUEL INFO button on the
Driver Inforfiation Center until the
PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY light
comes on and stays on. --
5. Turn the ignition key to the Off
position, but leave the key in the
ignitiofi..

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Engine Block Heafer
(LT7 ENGINE, CANADA ONLY)
In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or
colder, the engine block heater can
he1p:You’ll get easier starting and
better fuel economy during engin,e
warm-up.
To Use the Engine Block Heater:
1. Turn off -the engine.
2..Open the hood and un-wrap the
3. Plug it into a normal,. gromded.
electrical
cord.
110-volt
outlet.
64
A.
Plugging the.:cord into an ’ ’ .
ungrounded outlet could
cause an ‘electrical shock. Also, the
wrong lund of extension cord could
overheat and cause
a.fire. You
could be seriously injured. Plug the
cord
into a properly grounded
three-prong 110-volt outlet.
If the
cord won’t reach, use a heavy-duty
three-prong extension cord rated
for at least 15 amps.
, After y0u’V.e used the. b1o.d~ .heat,eI,
be
sure to.stolre the cord--as’it-was
. befoxe., to keep it; away from m.oving--:-
-engine.parts. If you don’t, it .cdd
.be- damaged.
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How long should you keep the block
heater plugged in? The answer depends
on the weather, the kind of oil you
have, and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask
that you contact a Chevrolet dealer in
the area where you’ll be parking your
vehicle. The dealer can give: you the best
advice for that particular area.

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0 (Automatic Overdrive): This
position is. for normal driving. If you
need more power for passing, and
you're:
Going less than about 35 mph
(56,lUn/h), push your accelerator
pedal
about halfway down.
Going about 35 mph (56 ldh) or
more, push the accelerator all .the way
down.
You'll shift down to the next geai and
have more power.
D (Third Gear): This is like m, but
you never go into Overdrive.
Here-are
some times you might choose
D instead of a:
When driving on hilly, winding roads.
When going down a steep hill.
2 (Second Gear): This position gives
you more. power but lower -fuel
economy.
You can use 2 on hills. It can
help control your speed as yuu go down
steep mountain roads, but then you
would also want to use your brakes off
and on..
1 (First Gear): This position gives you
even more power (but lower fuel
economy)
than 2. You can use it on
very steep hills, 01 in deep snow or
mud. If
the selector lever is put in 1, the
transmission won't shift into first- gear
until the vehicle is going slowly enough.

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Shift Speeds
(MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
This chart-shows when to shift to the
next higher gear for best fuel economy.
If your speed drops below 20 rnph
(32 hh), .or if the engineis.not
running :smo.othly, ~ou shauld
downshift
-to the next lower gear. 'You
may have to downshift two or mare
gears to keep :the engine mrining
smoothly or far :good performance-.
Acceleration Shift Spe.eds:
1st to 2nd .................. 15 mph (24.Jan/h)
2nd to 3rd ................ 25-mph (40-Imh)
3rd to 4th ................. 40 mph (64.ld.h)
4th-to 5th ............. .... 45 rnph (72 ldh)
5th tu 6th .................. :5O'mph (80 lun/h)
.ShRt .Light
(MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
i This light will display ONE TO FOUR..
When this light comes on, you can only
shift from 1 to 4 insteadaf 1 to 2. This
kelps you to get the best possible fuel
.economy.
Thk light will come on under these
conditions-:
The engine coolant. temperature is
geeeater than 120°F (50°C),
9 You are going 12-19.rnph
(20-29 Bm/h), and
You are at 35% throttle or less.
When
this light is .on, the gear s-hift
lever will kt you shift fiam 1 to"4 only.
Q.nce you we in 4 you-. can press th,e
clutch. again and shift into.:another. gear.
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Shifting Down to Lower Gears
(CONT.)
NOTICE
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rhe six-speed transmission has springs
'hat center the shift lever near
3 and 4.
rhese springs help you know which
gear
you are in when you are shifting.
Be careful when shifting from 1 to 2 or
downshifting from 6. to 5. The springs
will
try to- pull the gear shift lever
towards 3 and 4. Make sure you move
the lever into
2 or 5. If you let the lever
move in
the direction of the pulling, you
may end up shifting from 1 to 4 or from
6 to 3.
€ngine Power Switch (LT~ ENGIwJ
The LT5 or ZR-1 engine has two sets 0%
intalce runners and fuel injectors-
primary and secondary. The pr-imary set
may
be mn indeperidently from the
secondary system, providing NORMAL
engine power, or both primary-and
secondary systems
may be used to
provide FULL engine power. This
feature allows FULL power
performance only at the driver's
discretiun.
In the NORMAL setting,
engine
and exhaust. noise are less
evident.

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lnsert the Engine Power Key into the
slot and turn claclnvise to FULL. An
indicat0r"light
will come on when FULL
power performance is operating. To
return to-NORMAL power, turn key
countercloclnvise. The indicator
light
should stop glowing. The key returns to
the center position when released. The
key can be removed when the engine is
in PULL or NORMAL power and only
from the center position.
The
FULL power setting provides
additional
power for highway touring
and off-road sports use as well as
reserve power for passing. Both primary
and secondary fuel intake runners and
injectors can operate when the
FULL
setting is chosen. I
When the ignition is shut off, the engine
reverts
to NORMAL power.
Your ZR-1 is capable of operating at
FULL power when the indicator light is
on and u.nder the following conditions:
The engine coolant and oil
temperatures are greater than 68°F
(200Cc) but less than 3OFF (150°C),
and
-The system voltage is greater than 10
volts, and
There is no SERVICE ENGINE
SOON light indicated on the Driver
Infomation Center. Switching
from the NORMAL to
the
FULL setting and from the FULL to
the NORMAL setting may be done at
engine speeds up to 4,000 rpm.
ZR-1 Toll-Free Number:
If you have any questions or concerns
about your
ZR-1 Special Performance
Coupe, call the following toll-free
telephone number
for ,assistance:
1-800-222-1020
(U.S. only).
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Acceleration Slip Regulation
(ASR) System
Push this .button to turn off the ASR
system. When the ASR system is off,
the ASR OFF light will illuminate on
the Driver Information Center. Push it
again to turn
the system back on. When
the ASR system is active, ASR ACTIVE
will illuminate on the Driver
Information Center. The ASR system
comes
on automatically each time you
start your Corvette. See the
Index
under Acceleration Slip Regulation
(ASR) System.
Headlights
Rotate the headlight knob to p: to
turn
on:
Parking Lights
Side Marker Lights
Tadlights
To read your odometer and
fuel level
with
the ignition off, turn on your
parking lights.
To Turn the Lights Off: Rotate the
headlight
knob to OFF.
Rotate the headlight knob to -:a- to
turm
on:
Headlights
Parking Lights
Side Marker Lights
Taillights
To Turn the Lights Off: Rotate the
headlight
knob to OFF.
Your digital display will dim sharply at
dusk to remind you to turn on your
headlights.
If you turn the ignition of€ and open the
door when the lights are on, a warning
chime will alert
you to turn off 'the'
lights.

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The Insfrument Panel-
Your lnformaiion System
Your instrument panel is designed to let
you lmow at a glance how your vehicle
is running.
You'll lrnow how fast you're
going, how much fuel
you're using, and
many other things you'll need to drive
safely
and economically.
The main components
of your
instrument panel are:
I. Acceleration Slip Regulation Switch
2. ,Side Widow Defogging Vents
3. Side Vents
4. Turn SignQHeadlight Beam Lever
5. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
(AW
6. Instrument Cluster
7. Fuel Gage
8. Ignition Switch
9. Trip Monitor Controls
IOm Solar Sensor
1 1. Center Vents
12. Driver Information. Center
13. Climate Controls and Rear Window
Defogger
14. Glove Box
15. Side Vents
16. Side Window Defogging Vents
17;Fuse Panel
18. Audio System
19. Ashtray/Lighter/Cup Holder
20. Selective Ride Control (Option)
21. Power Seat Controls (Option)
22. Gear Shift Lever
23. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
24. Horn
25. Light Controls
26. Fog Lights Switch
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Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine: FOT the LT.5 engine, .the fuel will shut
speed in revolgtions per minute (r~m). off at 7200 rpm.
For tfie LT1 engine: the fuel will shut
off at qm-
t
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