oil reset CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1994 4.G Owners Manual

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Zharging System Light
rhis light will come on when you turn on
he ignition, but the engine is not running
LS a check to show you it is working. It
ihould go out when the engine starts. If
t stays on or comes on while you are
Iriving, you may have a problem with
he electrical charging system. It could
ndicate that you have a loose or broken
lrive belt or another electrical problem.
3ave it checked right away. Driving whil
his light is
on could drain your battery.
:f you must drive a short distance with thl
ight on, be certain to turn
off all your
tccessories, such as the radio and air
:onditioner.
loor Ajar Light
’his light comes on when you open one
If the doors with the ignition on. It stays
In until you fully close the door. Have
‘our vehicle serviced if the light comes
In and stays on even when the doors are
ully closed.
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Sngine Oil Life Monitor
?he “CHANGE OIL” light comes on for
, few seconds when you turn the ignition
In. It will come on and stay on when it’s
ime to change your oil.
:he monitor uses oil temperature and
rngine revolutions to decide when the oil
s nearly worn out. The light is only a
eminder, though. You should change
‘our oil at the intervals recommended in
‘our Maintenance Schedule, even if the
‘CHANGE
OIL” light hasn’t come on.
3e sure to reset the monitor when your oil
s changed, even if the “CHANGE OIL”
ight didn’t come on. If you don’t reset
he monitor, it won’t work correctly.
Tollow these steps:
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2. Press “ENG MET” on the Trip the engine.
Monitor. Then, within five seconds,
press it again.
3. Within five seconds, press and hold
“GAUGES” on the Trip Monitor. The
“CHANGE
OIL” light should flash.
4. Hold the “GAUGES” button until the
“CHANGE
OIL” light stops flashing
and goes out. This should take about
ten seconds.
When the light goes out, the monitor is
reset. If the monitor doesn’t reset, turn the
ignition
off, then try again.
SERVICE
RIDE
CONTROL
Service Ride Control Light
This light should come on for a few
seconds when you start your vehicle. If
the light stays on or comes on while
you’re driving, there may be a problem
with your Selective Ride Control system.
You can still drive, but you should see
your dealer soon.
The Selective Ride Control system is
designed to sense vehicle speed in the
first minute after the vehicle is started.
If the vehicle is not moved
in that first
minute, the system records a fault. The
“SERVICE RIDE CONTROL” light
comes on after three faults are recorded.
If the light comes on for this reason, movc
your Corvette and the light should go out.
PASSIVE
KEYLESS
ENTRY
’assive Keyless Entry Light
’his light will come on for about two
econds when you turn the ignition
on,
Inless your keyless entry system is off.
:he light also comes on and flashes when
‘ou are programming transmitters. See
‘Passive Keyless Entry System” in the
ndex.
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except ‘j and-; and at all
temperatures above freezing.
3. Press the arrows on the fan speed
switch if you don’t like the automatic
setting. In
“AUTO # ” on hot days,
the fan speed will be low at fist to
help get rid of the hot inside air..
When the air conditioner is on,
you may
notice slight changes
in your vehicle’s
engine speed and power. This is normal
because the system is designed to cycle
the compressor on and off to keep the
desired temperature and help fuel
economy.
Defogging and Defrosting
Windows
Your vehicle has several settings for
clearing your windows. The air
conditioner compressor will run to help
remove moisture from the air.
To defrost the windshield quickly:
1. Press the arrows on the “TEMP SET”
switch to set
a comfortable
temperature.
2. Press .
3. The fan will go to high speed. After
the windows are clear, you can lower
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the speed using 7 or
“AUTO .”
To warm passengers while keeping the
windshield clear:
1. Press the arrows on the “TEMP SET”
switch
to set a comfortable
temperature.
2. Press -2 and at the same time.
3. Press the arrows on the fan speed
switch if you don’t like the automatic
setting.
To defrost
the side windows quickly:
1. Press the arrows on the “TEMP SET”
switch to set a‘comfortable
temperature.
2. Press c2 .
3. Press the arrows on the fan speed
switch if you don’t like the automatic
setting.
System Problems
If ,the light above a button flashes when
you turn on the ignition, your system may
have an electrical problem. The flashing
will continue for one minute, then stop.
The flashing light could also mean the
refrigerant level
is too low in your
system. The light will continue to flash, even
if refrigerant
is added, until the
system is reset. Have your system
checked and serviced
if needed.
To reset yoilr system:
1. Turn your ignition key to “Off’ or
2. Remove the courtesy lights and radio
fuses from the main fuse panel and
wait one minute. See “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers” in the Index.
3. Put the fuses back in and start your
The light shouldn’t come on and your
system should be working properly. If
you still have a problem, see your dealer.
“LOCK.”
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C L Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)
Explanation of Scheduled
Maintenance Services
Following are explanations of the services
listed in Schedule I and Schedule
11.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are
listed in Section D. Make sure whoever
services your vehicle uses these. All parts
should be replaced and all necessary
repairs done before you or anyone else
drives the vehicle.
NOTE: To determine your engine’s
displacement and code, see
“Engine Identification” in the
Index.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
1 Engine Oil and Filter Change* -
Always use SH or SG Energy
Conserving I1 oils of proper
viscosity. The engine requires a
special oil meeting GM Standard
GM4718M. Oils meeting this
Standard may be identified as
synthetic, and should also be
identified as API Service
SH or
SG. However, not all Synthetic
API Service
SH oils will meet
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
this GM Standard. You should
look for and use only an oil that
meets GM Standard GM4718M.
To determine the preferred
viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine (e.g.,
SAE 5W-30 or SAE
10W-30), see “Engine Oil” in
the Index.
Your vehicle has an Engine Oil
Life Monitor. This monitor will
show you when to change the oil
- usually between 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) and 7,500 miles
( 12 500 km) since your last oil
change. Under severe conditions
the indicator may come on before
3,000 miles
(5 000 km). Never
drive your vehicle more than
7,500 miles (12
500 km) or 12
months without an oil change.
The system won’t detect dust in
the oil..
So if you drive in a dusty
area be sure
to change your oil
every 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) or
sooner if the “Change Oil” light
comes on.
ITEM
NO.
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SERVICE
Remember to reset the Oil Life
Monitor when the oil has been
changed. For more information, see “Engine Oil Life Monitor”
in the Index.
Chassis Lubrication
- Lubricate
suspension and steering linkage.
Lubricate the transmission shift
linkage, and parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points
and linkage.
Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection
- Inspect the belt(s)
for cracks, fraying, wear and
proper tension. Replace as needed. (Belts can have many
small cracks in individual ribs
without affecting performance.)
Cooling System Service*
-
Drain, flush and refill the system with
new or approved recycled
coolant conforming to GM
Specification 1825M. Keep
coolant at the proper mixture as
specified. See “Coolant” in the
* An Emission Control Service.
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