automatic transmission CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1994 4.G User Guide

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Leaving Your Vehicle with the
Engine Running
(AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
Torque Lock
(AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t
shift your transmission into
“P” (Park)
properly, the weight of the vehicle may
put too much force on the parking pawl in
the transmission. You may find it difficult
to pull the shift lever out of
“P’ (Park).
This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock,
set the parking brake and
then shift into
“F’” (Park) properly before
you leave the driver’s seat.
To find out
how, see “Shifting into ‘P’ (Park)” in the
Index.
When you are ready to drive, move the
shift lever out of
“P” (Park) BEFORE
you release the parking brake.
If “torque lock” does occur, you may
need to have another vehicle push yours a
little uphill to take some of the pressure
from the transmission,
so you can pull
the shift lever out of
“P” (Park).
Shifting out of P (Park)
(AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
Your Corvette has a brake-transmission
shift interlock. You have to fully apply
your regular brake before you can shift
from
“P” (Park) when the ignition is in
the “Run” position. See “Automatic
Transmission” in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of “P” (Park),
ease pressure on the shift lever
- push
the shift lever all the way into
“P” (Park)
and release
the shift lever button as you
maintain brake application. Then press
the shift lever button and move the shift
lever into the gear you wish. If you
ever hold the brake pedal down but
still can’t shift out of
“P” (Park), try this:
1. Turn the key to “Off.”
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end
3. Shift to “N’ (Neutral).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the
drive gear you want.
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5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you
Parking Your Vehicle
(MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
Before you get out of your vehicle, put
your manual transmission
in “R”
(Reverse) and firmly apply the parking
brake.
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Roof Panel (COUPE)
Until you are sure you can remove the
panel alone, have someone help you.
Removing the Roof Panel
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking
brake firmly and shift an automatic
transmission into
“P” (Park). Shift a
manual transmission into
“R’
(Reverse). Lower both windows, turn
the ignition key to
“LOCK” and move
both sunshades to the side.
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2. Remove the ratchet from the console. 1. Use the ratchet to loosen the front
bolts. Don’t remove them. They’ll
stay
in place when loose.

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6. Gently lift up on the roof panel to be
sure
it is locked in place.
Installing the Roof Panel
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2.
Park on a level surface, set the parking
brake firmly and shift an automatic
transmission into “P” (Park). Shift a
manual transmission into
“R’
(Reverse).. Lower both windows, turn
the ignition key to “LOCK” and move
both sunshades to the side.
If the roof panel is stored in the rear
area, remove
it by reversing the steps
under “Storing the Roof Panel” above.
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3. Lower the roof panel onto the vehicle,
rear edge first, and place the rear
guide pins into the holes in the roof
opening.
4. Lower the front of the roof panel, and
align the front guide pins.
5. Tighten the rear bolts part way.
NOTICE:
If you tighten bolts that are
improperly started,
the threads can
become stripped. Be sure all bolts are
properly started before you tighten
them.
6. Use the ratchet to start the front bolts.
If the bolts are hard to start, tighten
the rear bolts some more. Holding
down the panel on the outside will
also help.
front bolts.
7. Fully tighten the rear bolts, then the
If you hear a popping noise when you
drive,
the bolts may not be tight enough.
Be sure to tighten’them securely.
Storage and
Compartments
Center Console
To use the storage area, push the button
on the front end of the console and lift.
You can use the door key to lock and
unlock the console. Don’t leave the key
in
the lock, or it could be damaged when the
driver sits down.

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Security Light
This light comes on to remind you to arm
your theft deterrent system. If it comes on
and stays on when your ignition is on,
there may be a problem with your theft
deterrent system. See “Universal Theft
Deterrent” and “PASS-Key” in the Index.
Convertible Top (OPTION)
The following procedures explain the
proper operation of your convertible top.
To Lower Your Convertible Top
NOTICE:
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Don’t leave your convertible out
with the top down for any long
periods
of time. The sun and the rain
can damage your seat material and
other things inside your vehicle.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parkin8
brake firmly and shift an automatic
transmission into
“P’ (Park). Shift a
manual transmission into
“R”
(Reverse). Lower both windows and
sunshades and
turn the ignition key to
“LOCK.”
NOTICE:
Before lowering the convertible top
into the storage area, be sure there
are
no objects in the way of the
folded, stored top. The weight of a
stored top
on items in the storage
area may cause the convertible top
back glass to break.
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1. Park on a level surface, set the parking
brake firmly and shift an automatic
transmission into
“P” (Park). Shift a
manual transmission into
“R’
(Reverse). Lower both windows and
sunshades and turn the ignition key to
“LOCK.”
2. Press either the storage compartment lid release button behind the driver’s
seat or in the center console.
3. Turn the latch handles outward. Pull
the top up and forward until it lines
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with the windshield.
4. Latch the top by turning the handles
toward the center of the vehicle.
If
needed, push down on the outside
corners.
5. Lift the rear of the top and close the
compartment lid firmly.
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6. Lower the rear of the top so the latch
pins align with the holes in the lid.
To
secure the rear of the top, push down
firmly on both corners.
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7. Fasten the strips for the, headliner at
the rear of each window opening.
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8. Then fasten the lower front corner of
the top.
NOTICE:
Certain automatic vehicle washes
may cause damage to your vehicle.
The top fabric can be damaged by top
cleaning brushes.
?or care and cleaning
of your convertible
:op, see “Cleaning Your Convertible Top”
in the Index.
Convertible Hardtop
(OPTION)
The convertible hardtop is designed for
extended use in both warm and cold
weather. The installation and removal
of
this top requires two people and takes about
30 minutes. You will need the
wrench and ratchet stored in the center
console.
To Remove Your Convertible Hardtop
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking
brake firmly and shift an automatic transmission into
“P” (Park). Shift
a manual transmission into “R”
(Reverse). Lower both windows and
sunshades and turn the ignition key
Off.

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1. Park on a level surface, set the parkinl
brake firmly and shift an automatic
transmission into
“F’” (Park). Shift
a manual transmission into
“R’
(Reverse). Lower both windows and
sunshades.
Turn off the radio to lower
the power antenna and turn the
ignition key to
“LOCK.”
electrical connectors behind the lock
pillar.
3. Lower the convertible top. Refer to
“Convertible Top” in the Index.
4. With one person on each side,
carefully position the hardtop over
the vehicle. Lower the hardtop slowly. aligning the rear bolt spacers onto the
bezels, and front conical nuts into the
2. Disconnect both rear window defogger
tapered receivers. Realign the hardtop
if necessary.
NOTICE:
To help avoid damage, don’t force
the rear of the hardtop down. The
hardtop may rest slightly above the
$forage compartment lid until the
release lever
is pulled. See step 8 in
this procedure.
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i. Move both seatbacks forward. Slide
the lock pillar bracket into the receiver
bracket until
the scribed line is even
with the lower edge of the receiver
bracket.
i. Connect the electrical connectors to
the hardtop rear window. Make sure
they are inside the vehicle. 7.
Insert the two upper bolts
(C), into
both receiver brackets. You kay have
to lift the hardtop slightly to install the
lock pillar bracket.
8. If the hardtop hasn’t lowered into
position, pull the release lever- behind
the driver’s seat under the storage
compartment lid.
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If your battery has run down, you may
want to use another vehicle and some
jumper cables to start your Corvette.
But please follow the steps below to
do it safely.
NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result
in costly damage to your vehicle
that wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
Trying to start your Corvette by
pushing or pulling it could damage
your vehicle,
even if you have a
manual transmission. And if you
have an automatic transmission, it
won’t start that way.
Ib Jump Start Your Corvette:
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have
a 12-volt battery with a- negative
ground system.
NOTICE:
If the other system isn’t a 12-volt
system with a negative ground, both
vehicles can be damaged.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the
jumper cables can reach, but be sure
the vehicles aren’t touching each
other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t
want.
You wouldn’t be able to start your
Corvette, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles.
Turn
off all lights that aren’t needed,
and radios. This will avoid sparks and
help save both batteries. And it could
save your radio!
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If you leave your radio on, it could be
badly damaged. The repairs wouldn’t
be covered by your warranty.
4. Open the hoods and locate the
batteries. Find the positive
(+) and
negative
(-) terminals on each.
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about the care of your Corvette
.
This part begins with service
and fuel information. and then it
shows how
to check important
fluid and lubricant levels
. There
is also technical information
about your vehicle. and a section devoted
to its
appearance care
.
Part 6
Service & Appearance Care
Service ........................................................
Fuel ..........................................................
Checking Things under the Hood ...................................
HoodRelease .................................................
Engineoil .................................................
Aircleaner ........................... ...................
Automatic Transmission Fluid ..................................
Manual Transmission Fluid ......................................
Hydraulic Clutch ...............................................
RearAxle ....................................................
Enginecoolant ................................................
Power Steering Fluid ...........................................
Windshield Washer Fluid ........................................
Brake Master Cylinder ..........................................
Battery ......................................................
Bulb Replacement ...............................................
Windshield Wiper Blades ..........................................
Tires ..........................................................
Appearancecare ................................................
Appearance Care Materials Chart ...................................
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ................................
Service Parts Identification Label ...................................
Add-on Electrical Equipment ......................................
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................................
Replacement Bulbs ..............................................
Capacities and Specifications ...................................
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When you open the hood, you'll see:
1. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if
2. Brake Fluid Reservoir
equipped)
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Before closing the hood, be sure all
the filler caps are on.
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5.7L LTI (Code P)
3. Battery
4. Electrical Engine Fan
5. Air Cleaner
6. Coolant Recovery Tank
7. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
8. Engine Oil Fill Cap
9. Engine Oil Dipstick
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
11. Coolant High Fill Reservoir
12. Automatic Transmission Dipstick
(if equipped)
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