steering CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1994 4.G User Guide

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If other cars are lined up to pass a
slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take
care that someone isn’t trying to pass
you as you pull out to pass the slow
vehicle. Remember to glance over
your shoulder and check the blind
spot.
Check your mirrors, glance over your
shoulder, and start your left lane
change signal before moving out of
the right lane to pass. When you are
far enough ahead
of the passed vehicle
to see its front
in your inside mirror,
activate your right lane change signal
and move back into the right lane.
(Remember that your right outside
mirror is convex. The vehicle you just
passed may seem to be farther away
from you than it really is.)
Try not to pass more than one vehicle
at a time on two-lane roads.
Reconsider before passing the next vehicle.
Don’t overtake a slowly moving
vehicle too rapidly. Even though the
brake lights are not flashing, it may be
slowing down or starting
to turn.
If you’re being passed, make it easy
for the following driver to get ahead
of you. Perhaps you can ease a little
to the right.
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Loss of Control
Let’s review what driving experts say
about what happens when the three
control systems (brakes, steering and
acceleration) don’t have enough friction
where the tires meet the road to do what
the driver has asked.
In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep
trying to steer and constantly seek an
escape route or area of less danger.
Skidding
In a skid, a driver can lose control of the
vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most
skids by taking reasonable care suited to
existing conditions, and by not
“overdriving” those conditions. But skids
are always possible.
The three types of skids correspond to
your Corvette’s three control systems.
In the braking skid your wheels aren’t
rolling. In the steering or cornering skid,
too much speed or steering in a curve
causes tires to slip and lose cornering
force. And in the acceleration skid too
much throttle causes the driving wheels
to spin.
A cornering skid
is best handled by
easing your foot
off the accelerator pedal. Remember: Any
ASR system helps avoid
only the acceleration skid. If your ASR
system is
off, then an acceleration skid is
also best handled by easing your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your
foot
off the accelerator pedal and quickly
steer the way you want the vehicle to go.
If you start steering quickly enough, your
vehicle may straighten out. Always be
ready for a second skid if it occurs.
Of course, traction is reduced when water,
snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on
the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow
down and adjust your driving to these
conditions. It is important to slow down
on slippery surfaces because stopping
distance will be longer and vehicle
control more limited.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine While driving on a surface with reduced
traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking
(including engine braking by shifting to
a lower gear). Any sudden changes could
cause the tires to slide.
You may not
realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize
warning clues
- such as enough water,
ice or packed snow on the road to make a
“mirrored surface”
- and slow down
when you have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid.
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1 Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day
driving. One reason is that some drivers
are likely to be impaired
- by alcohol or
drugs, with night vision problems, or by
fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
0 Drive defensively.
0 Don’t drink and drive.
0 Adjust your inside rearview mirror to
reduce the glare from headlights
behind you.
Since you can’t see as well, you may
need to slow down and keep more
space between you and other vehicles.
Slow down, especially on higher
speed roads. Your headlights can light
up only
so much road ahead.
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you’re tired, pull off the road in a
safe place and rest.
Night Vision
No one can see as well at night as in
the daytime. But as we get older these
differences increase.
A 50-year-old
driver may require at least twice as much
light to see the same thing at night as a
20-year-old.
What you do in the daytime can also
affect your night vision. For example, if
you spend the day in bright sunshine you
are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes
will have less trouble adjusting to night.
But if you’re driving, don’t wear
sunglasses at night. They may cut down
on glare from headlights, but they also
make a lot of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by
approaching lights. It can take
a second
or two, or even several seconds, for your
eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are
faced with severe glare (as from a driver
who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a
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Driving on Snow or Ice
Most of the time, those places where you1
tires meet the road probably have good
traction.
However,
if there is snow or ice between
your iires and the road, you can have a
very slippery situation. You’ll have
a lot
less traction or “grip” and
will need to be
very careful.
What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.”
Very cold snow or ice can be slick and
hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even
more trouble because it may offer
the
least traction of all. You can get “wet ice”
when it’s about freezing (32°F; OOC) and
freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid
driving on wet ice until salt and sand
crews can get there. Whatever the condition
- smooth ice,
packed, blowing or loose snow
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with caution. Keep your
ASR system on.
It improves your ability to accelerate
when driving
on a slippery road. Even
though your vehicle has the ASR system, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your
driving to the road conditions. See “ASR
System” in the Index.
Your anti-lock brakes improve your
ability to make a hard stop on a slippery
road. Even though you have the anti-lock
braking system, you’ll want to begin
stopping sooner than you would on dry
pavement. See “Anti-lock”
in the Index.
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Allow greater following distance on
any slippery road.
Watch for slippery spots. The road
might be fine
until you hit a spot that’s
covered
with ice. On an otherwise
clear road, ice patches may appear
in
shaded areas where the sun can’t
reach: around clumps of trees, behind
buildings, or under bridges.
Sometimes the surface of a curve or
an overpass may remain icy when the
surrounding roads are clear. If you see
a patch of ice ahead of you, brake
before you are on it. Try not to brake
while you’re actually on the ice, and
avoid sudden steering maneuvers.
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard
If you are stopped by heavy snow, you
could be in a serious situation. You should
probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help
and you can hike through the snow. Here
are some things to do to summon help and
keep yourself and your passengers safe:
Turn on your hazard flashers. Tie
a red
cloth to your vehicle to alert police that
you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put
on
extra clothing or wrap a blanket around
you. If you have no blankets or extra
clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats
- anything you can wrap around yourself
or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
You can run the engine to keep warm, but
be careful.
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When your vehicle is being towed, have
he ignition key
off. The steering wheel
should be clamped in a straight-ahead
position, with a clamping device designed
For towing service.
Do not use the
vehicle’s steering column lock for this.
The transmission should be in “Neutral”
and the parking brake released.
Don’t have your vehicle towed
on the
rear wheels unless you must. If the
vehicle must be towed on the rear wheels,
don’t go more than
35 mph (55 kmh) or
farther than
50 miles (80 km) or your
transmission will be damaged.
Go slow
mer rough ground, and position one
wheel at a time (angled
45”) if you have
to go over curbs and rises. Wheels at the
lifted end should be at least four inches
(1 00 mm) above the ground. If these
limits must be exceeded, then the rear
wheels have to be supported
on a dolly.
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pressure cap. At any time during this
procedure if coolant begins
to flow
out
of the filler neck, reinstall the
pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on
the cap line up like this.
If a 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 your foot off the accelerator
pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer
to maintain lane position, then
gently brake to a stop well out of the
traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve,
acts much like a skid and may require the
same correction you’d use in a skid. In
any rear blowout, remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle
under control by steering the way you
want the vehicle to go.
It may be very
bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer.
Gently brake to a stop, well qff the road
if possible.
If a tire goes flat, the next section shows
how to use your jacking equipment to
change a flat tire safely. If your vehicle
has Extended Mobility Tires (tires with
“EMT” molded on the sidewalls), see
“Extended Mobility Tires” in the Index.
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
damage by driving slowly to a level place.
Turn on your hazard warning flashers.
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NOTICE:
Spinning your wheels can destroy
parts of your vehicle as well as the
tires. If you spin the wheels too fast
while shifting your transmission
back and forth, you can destroy your
transmission.
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Rocking your vehicle to get it out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and
ight. That will clear the area around your
front wheels. You should
turn your ASR
system
off. (See “ASR System” in the
[ndex.) Then shift back and forth between
“R’ (Reverse) and a forward gear (or with
9 manual transmission, between First or
Second gear and Reverse), spinning the
wheels as little as possible. Release the
accelerator pedal while you shift, and
press lightly on the accelerator pedal
when the transmission is in gear. If that
doesn’t get you out after a few tries, you
may need to be towed out.
If you do need
to be towed out, see “Towing Your
Vehicle” in the Index.

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about the care of your Corvette
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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
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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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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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5.7L LT5 (Code J)
When you open the hood, you'll see:
1. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir 5. Air Cleaner
2. Brake Fluid Reservoir 6. Coolant Recovery Tank
3. Battery 7. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
4. Electric Engine Fan 8. Engine Oil Fill Cap Before closing
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10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
11. Coolant High Fill Reservoir
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Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid:
Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten it.
5.7L LT5 (Code J)
Then remove the cap again and look at
the fluid level on the dipstick.
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the level should be at the
“HOT” or
“H” mark.
0 When the engine compartment is cool
the level should be at
the “COLD” or
“C” mark.
What to Add:
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine what kind
of fluid to use. See
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” il
the Index.
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