tow CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1994 4.G Owner's Manual

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Attach a separate safety chain around
outboard end of each lower control
arm.
:ear Towing Hook-Ups
ittach T-hook chains in slots forward anc
lst inboard
of rear wheels on both sides.
NOTICE:
Do not tow with sling-type
equipment or rear bumper valance
will be damaged.
Use wheel lift or car carrier
equipment. Additional ramping
may be required for car carrier
equipment.
Use safety chains
and wheel straps.
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NOTICE:
Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces
could damage a vehicle. Damage
can occur from vehicle-to-ground
or vehicle-to-wheel-lift-equipment.
To help avoid damage, install a
towing dolly and raise vehicle until
adequate clearance
is obtained
between the ground and/or wheel-lift
equipment. Attach
a separate safety chain around the
outboard end of each lower control
arm.
NOTICE:
Do not allow chains to contact
spring, as damage to spring could
result.
Engine Overheating
You will find a engine coolant
temperature gauge on the instrument
cluster and a low coolant light on the
Driver Information Center.
If Steam Is Corning from Your Engine:
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel
bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel.
Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. Replace the wheel nuts with
the rounded
end
of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten
each nut by hand until the wheel is held
against the hub.
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Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel
wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack
completely.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Storing a Flat Tire (Except ZR-1 Rear
Tires)
The road tire is larger than the spare, so
you must adjust the tray to its lower
position. Lift and push the tire carrier
tray toward the front of the vehicle. The
tray will drop to its lower position. Put
the flat road tire
on the tray. Lift the
latch bolt, push it toward the front
of the
vehicle, and the bolt will drop down to
the lower position. Put the
hooked end of the wheel wrench
into the slot in the tray. Lift the tray using
the wheel wrench and insert the latch bolt
into the notch
in the tray. To raise the tray,
use the socket end of the wheel wrench to
turn the latch bolt clockwise. Turn the
latch bolt until it is snug.
Put the wheel wrench back in its place
under the driver's seat. Be sure to tighten
the wingnuts.
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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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To Check Engine Oil
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a
paper towel or cloth, then push it back
in
all the way. Remove it again, keeping the
tip lower.
5.7L LTl (Code E
When to Add Oil:
If the oil is at or below the “ADD’ mark,
you’ll need to add some oil. But you musl
use the right kind. This section explains
what kind
of oil to use. For crankcase
capacity, see “Capacities and
Specifications” in the Index.
NOTICE:
Don’t add too much oil. If your
engine has
so much oil that the oil
level gets above the upper mark that
shows the proper operating range,
your engine could be damaged.
5.7L LT5 (Code J)
Just fill it enough to put the level
somewhere
in the proper operating range.
Push the dipstick all the way back
in
when you’re through.
What Kind of Oil to Use
Look for two things:
GM4718M
The Corvette engine requires a special
oil meeting GM Standard GM47 18M.
Oils meeting this Standard may be
identified as synthetic. However, not
all SYNTHETIC oils will meet this
GM Standard. You should look
for
and use only an oil that meets GM
Standard GM47 18M.
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before adding fluid. This will give you a
more accurate reading
of the fluid level.
To check the fluid hot or cold
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Park your vehicle on a level place.
With the parking brake applied, place
the shift lever in “P” (Park).
With your foot
on the brake pedal,
move the shift lever through each gear
range, pausing for about three seconds
in each range. Then, position the shift
lever
in “P’ (Park).
Let the engine run at idle for three
minutes or more. Then, without shutting off the engine,
Follow these steps:
1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a
clean rag or paper towel.
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three
seconds and then pull
it back out
again.
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and
read the lower level. The fluid level
must be in the cold area for a cold
check or in the
“HOT” area or
cross-hatched area for a hot check.
range, push the dipstick back in all
the way.
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable
How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in the Index.
If the fluid level
is low, add only enough
of the proper fluid to bring the level up
to the cold area for a cold check or the
“HOT” area for a hot check. It doesn’t

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Use solvent-type cleaners in a
well-ventilated area only. If you use
them, don’t saturate the stained area.
If a ring forms after spot cleaning,
clean the entire area immediately or it
will set.
Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric
Vacuum and brush the area to remove
any loose dirt.
Always clean a whole trim panel or
section. Mask surrounding trim along
stitch or welt lines.
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
following the directions on the
container label.
Use suds only and apply with a clean
sponge.
Don’t saturate the material.
Don’t rub it roughly.
As soon as you’ve cleaned the section,
use a sponge to remove the suds.
Rinse the section with a clean, wet
sponge.
Wipe
off what’s left with a slightly
damp paper towel or cloth.
Then dry it immediately with a blow
dryer or a heat lamp.
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Be careful with a hair dryer or heat
lamp. You could scorch the fabric.
Wipe with a clean cloth.
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type
cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will
clean
off better with just water and mild
soap.
If you need to use a solvent:
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0 Gently scrape excess soil from the
trim material with a clean, dull knife
or scraper. Use very little cleaner, light
pressure and clean cloths (preferably
cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at
the outside of the stain, “feathering”
toward the center. Keep changing to a
clean section of the cloth.
When you clean a stain from fabric,
immediately dry the area with an air
hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp to help
prevent a cleaning ring. (See the
previous NOTICE.)
Fabric Protection
Your Corvette has upholstery and carpet
that has been treated with Scotchgard”
Fabric Protector, a 3M product.
Scotchgard
” protects fabrics by repelling
oil and water, which are the carriers of
most stains. Even with this protection,
you still need to clean your upholstery
often to keep it looking new.
Further information on cleaning is
available by calling 1-800-433-3296
(in Minnesota, 1-800-642-6167).
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or oily stains:
Such as grease,
oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee
with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar
and asphalt.
Carefully scrape
off excess stain.
Follow the solvent-type instructions
described earlier.
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and
asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle
seat fabric. They should be removed
as soon as possible. Be careful,
because the cleaner will dissolve them
and may cause them to spread.
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Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass
Cleaner (GM Part
No. 1050427) or a
liquid household glass cleaner will
remove normal tobacco smoke and dust
films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass,
because they may cause scratches. Avoid
placing decals on the inside rear window,
since they may have to be scraped
off
later. If abrasive cleaners are used on the
inside of the rear window, an electric
defogger element may be damaged. Any
temporary license should not be attached
across the defogger grid.
Cleaning Dulso-Coated Moldings
These moldings are around the hatch
opening in your Corvette’s rear area.
When lightly soiled, wipe with a
sponge or
soft lint-free cloth
dampened with water.
water.
When heavily soiled, use warm soapy
You can remove scratches from a
Dulso-coated molding by wiping briskly
with the solvent-type cleaner described
earlier. If a ring forms, repeat the procedure
over a larger area, feathering
toward the center of the ring. If the ring
still remains, wipe the whole molding.
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield
and Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using
the windshield washer, or if the wiper
blade chatters when running, wax or other
material may be on the blade or
windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with
GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami
Powder@
(GM Part No. 1050011). The
windshield is clean
if beads do not form
when you rinse it with water.
If you use a glass treatment or conditioner
containing ethyl alcohol or ethyl sulfate
on your glass, be sure to remove the
acrylic roof panel, if
so equipped. These
products may damage the panel.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously
with a cloth soaked in full strength
windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the
blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked on a
regular basis and replaced when worn.
Cleaning a Removable Roof Panel
Special care is necessary when cleaning,
removing and/or storing the roof panel.
Flush with water to remove dust and
dirt, then dry the panel.
Cleaner (GM Part
No. 1050427) or
a liquid household glass cleaner.
Leave the cleaner on the panel for
one minute, then wipe the panel with
a
soft, lint-free cloth.
Clean the panel with GM Glass
Don’t use abrasive cleaning materials.
If water drops are frequently allowed to
dry on the roof panel, impurities in the
water will adhere to the top, These
impurities may destroy the finish. When
the panel gets wet, you should dry it
off.
Do not use a glass treatment or
conditioner containing ethyl alcohol
or ethyl sulfate on the roof panel.
These products may damage the
panel.
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