hood release CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1994 4.G Owners Manual
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Normal Air Conditioning
Bi-Level Vent
Heater
. . .10
These symbols are used on warning and
indicator lights:
Engine Coolant Temperature
Battery Charging System
I-1
Fuel
Engine Oil Pressure
Engine Oil
Temperature
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System
(@I
Engine
CJ
Here are some other symbols you may see:
Hatch Release
Hood Release
Lighter Horn
Speaker
Acceleration Slip Regulation
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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 ...................................
LoadingYourVehicle ............................................
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean
5asoline from painted suirfaces
as soon
1s possible. See “Cleaning the Outside
If Your Corvette’’ in the Index.
When you put the cap back on, turn it to
:he right until you hear at least three
:licks.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to
get the right type. Your dealer can
get one for you.
If you get the wrong
type, it may not fit or have proper
venting, and your fuel tank and
emissions system might be damaged.
I Checking Things under
the Hood
Hood Release
ro open the hood, first pull the handle
inside the vehicle.
L
Fhen go to the side of the vehicle and pull
~p on the rear edge of the hood, near the
windshield.
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Then release the hood strut by moving it
to the centered position and lowering the
hood. Lower the hood until it is about
12
inches (300 mm) above the engine, then
release it.
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I
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5.7L LTl (Code P)
Engine Oil
If you have the LTl engine, it’s a good
idea to check your engine oil level every
time you get fuel. In order to get an
accurate reading, the oil must be warm
and the vehicle must be on level ground.
Turn off the engine and give the oil a few
minutes to drain back into the oil pan.
If
you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show
the actual level. d
tl
It
rain
le oi
:vel.
5.7L LT5 (Code J)
f you have the LT5 engine, the best time
3 check your engine oil is when the
ngine is cold. If you run the engine, the
ngine oil won’t drain back into the pan
ast enough. Give the oil two hours to
back into the oil pan. If you don’t,
1 dipstick might not show the actual
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Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants (Cont.)
USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring
b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements of b. Release Pawl a.
Engine oil.
Anchor
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Hood and Door
Hinges, Fuel Door
Hinge, Rear
Compartment Lid
Hinges, Concealed
Headlight Hinges,
Hatch Hinges, Folding
Front Seats
Weatherstrips Engine oil
or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part No. 1050109).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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Engine Running
.................. 58. 59
Starting Your
................. 47
andthe
..................... 230
Extended Mobility Tires
......... 205
Extender. Safety Belt
............. 33
Fabric Protection
.............. 21 1
Fan Control Buttons
............. 106
Features and Controls ............ 35
Fiberglass Springs
.............. 2 16
Filling Your Tank
............... 174
Finish Care (Paint)
.............. 214
Finish Damage (Paint)
........... 2 15
Flashers. Hazard Warning
........ 142
Flat Tire. Changing a ............ 159
Flat Tire. Storing a
.......... 167. 168
Flat. If a Tire Goes
.............. 159
Fluid
Automatic Transmission
....... 184
Manual Transmission
.......... 186
Power Steering
............... 191
Recommended
............... 244
Windshield Washer
........... 192
Fog Lights
..................... 68
Foreign Countries. Fuels in
....... 174
Foreign Material Paint Damage
.... 21 5
Forward Lamp Fuse Block ........ 222
Freeway Driving
............... 134
... 264
Environment. Your Vehicle
Exhaust. Engine
................. 59 Front
Map Lights
................... 68
Seat. Manual
................. 12
Towing Hook-ups
............. 148
Fuel
......................... 173
Fuels in Foreign Countries
........ 174
Fuse Block FuelGage
...................... 83
ECM Engine
................. 222
Forward Lamp
............... 222
Instrument Panel
............. 220
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
..... 219
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
....... 173
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature
..... 89
Engine Oil Pressure
............ 91
Engine Oil Temperature
......... 92
Fuel
........................ 83
Readings. Numeric
............. 83
Warning Lights and Indicators
.... 82
Glass ......................... 213
GM Participation in BBB Auto Line
-
Markings .................... 82
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Program
.................. 253
Halogen Bulbs
............... 195
Hardtop. Cleaning and Storage of
. . 215
Hardtop. Convertible
............ 100
Hatch Release. Remote ........... 41 Hazard Warning Flashers
......... 142
Headlights
..................... 67
Headlight Doors
................. 67
Headlight High/Low Beam
........ 62
Heater. Engine Coolant (Block)
..... 50
Heating ....................... 107
Highway Hypnosis
.............. 135
Hill and Mountain Roads ......... 136
Hood Release
.................. 175
Hood. Checking Things under the
. . 175
Hook.Ups. Front Towing
......... 148
Hook.Ups. Rear Towing
......... 149
Horn
.......................... 60
How to Add Coolant to the
Coolant Recovery Tank
........ 153
How To Add Coolant to the
Coolant High Fill Reservoir
............. 154. 157
Hydraulic Clutch
............... 187
Hydroplaning
.................. 133
Hypnosis. Highway
............. 135
Identification Number. Vehicle
.... 218
Idling. Rovgh
...... : ............ 50
If a Tire Goes Flat .............. 159
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................... 169
Ignition Switch
.................. 46
Inflation
- Tire Pressure .......... 206
Inside Daymight Rearview
Mirror
....................... 69
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New Vehicle “Break-In” ........ 46
Night. Driving at
............... 131
Night Vision
................... 131
Noise Reduction
................ 113
Numeric Gauge Readings
......... 83
Odometer. Speedometer and
...... 80
Odometer. Trip .................. 81
Off-Road Recovery
............. 129
Off-Road Track Use
.............. 49
Oil Pressure Gauge. Engine
........ 91
Oil Temperature Gauge. Engine
..... 93
Oil. Engine
.................... 178
Operation of Lights
.............. 66
Overheating. Engine
............ 150
Owner Checks and Services
....... 238
P (Park). Shifting into ........... 57
P (Park). Shifting out of ........... 58
Paint
Chemical Spotting
............ 2 16
Finish Care
.................. 2 14
Finish Damage
............... 2 15
Foreign Material
.............. 2 1 5
One to Four Light ................ 55
Parking
AtNight
..................... 43
Brake
....................... 56
Brake Indicator Light
........... 85
Lots ........................ 43
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Parking
Over Things That Bum
......... 59
Your Vehicle
.................. 58
PASS-Key ..................... 45
Passenger Position (Safety Belts)
... 27
Passenger Seat. Securing a Child Restraint in the
........... 30
Passing
....................... 129
Passive Keyless Entry Light
....... 95
Passive Keyless Entry System
...... 38
Pedal Travel. Brake
............. 194
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
. . 242
Plug. Accessory
................. 76
PKE .......................... 38
Power Antenna Mast Care
............ 118
Door Locks
................... 38
Remote Control Mirrors
......... 69
Seat
......................... 12
Steering
.................... 127
Steering Fluid
................ 19 1
Switch. Engine ................ 49
Windows
.................... 60
Pregnancy. Safety Belt Use during
....................... 27
Problems on the Road
........... 141
Publications. Service
............ 256
Questions Many People Ask about
Safety Belts
- and the Answers.
Here are
................... 18 Radio
Reception.
Radio. To Play the
Understanding
............... 117
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
................ 113
Tape and Compact Disc Player
................ 115
Rain. Driving
in the ............. 132
Rainy Weather Tips. Some
Other
...................... 133
Rear Axle
..................... 188
Rear Axle. Limited-Slip
........... 56
Rear Storage Compartment
........ 73
Rear Towing Hook-Ups
.......... 149
Rear Window Defogger
.......... 111
Rearview Mirror. Inside Daymight
.............. 69
Reclining Seatbacks. Manual
....... 13
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............... 244
Recovery. Off-Road
............. 129
Release Button. Key
.............. 47
Release. Hood
................. 175
Release. Remote Hatch
........... 41
Reminder Light. Safety Belt
....... 19
Reminder. Lights On
............. 67
Remote Control Mirrors. Power ..... 69
Remote Hatch Release
............ 41