service CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1994 4.G Owners Manual

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Introduction
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Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
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1994 Owner's Manual
Table of Contents
How to Use This Manual 7 :!&$@
Seats & Restraint Systems 11
Features & Controls = = 35
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems 105
Your Driving and the Road = 121
Problems on the Road 141
Service & Appearance Care 171
Maintenance Schedule 229
Customer Assistance Information 251 m
Index .................... ............... 261
Service Station Information a Last Page
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Including "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 254.
Printed in U.S.A. Part No. 10260941 A Second Edition
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Manual
Please keep this manual in your Corvette,
so it will be there if you ever need it when
you’re on the road.
If you sell the vehicle,
please leave this manual in it
so fhe new
owner can use it.
This manual includes the latest information
at the time
it was printed. We reserve the
right to make changes in the product after
that time without further notice. For
vehicles first sold
in Canada, substitute the
name “General Motors of Canada Limited”
for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it
appears in this manual.
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French Language Manual
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En frangais chez votre concessionaire
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Published by:
Chevrolet Motor Division
General Motors Corporation
General Motors, GM
and the GM
emblem,
Chevrolet and the Chevrolet
emblem, and
Corvette and the Corvette
emblem are registered trademarks
of
General Motors Corporation.
‘Copyright
1993 General Motors
Corporation, Chevrolet Motor Division. All Rights Reserved.

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Manual
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Many people read their owner’s manual
from beginning to end when they first
receive their new vehicle. This will help
you learn about the features and controls
for your vehicle.
In this manual, you’ll
find that pictures and words work
together to explain things quickly.
Index: A good place to look for what
you need is the In-dex in back of the
manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all
that’s iq the manual, and the page
number where you’ll find it.
Parts 1-8: Each part of this manual
begins with a brief list of its contents,
so
you cap often find at a glance if a part
Eontains the information you want.
How to Use This Manual: This part
tells you how to use your manual and
includes safety and vehicle damage
warnings and symbols.
Part 1 - Seats & Restraint Systems:
This part tells you how to use your seats
and safety belts properly. It also
explains the
air bag system.
Part 2 - Features & Controls: This
part explains how to start and operate
your Corvette.
Part 3 - Comfort Controls & Audio
Systems:
This ,part tells you how to
adjust the comfort controls and
how to
operate your sound system.
Part 4 - Your Driving and the Road:
Here you’ll find helpful information
and tips about the road and how to drive
under different conditions.
Part 5 - Problems on the Road: This
>art tells you what to do if you have a
Jroblem while driving, such as a flat
:ire or engine overheating, etc.
Part 6 - Service & Appearance
Care:
Here the manual tells yqap how
:o keep your Corvette running ’’:;’.
properly and looking good. ’,:.
Part 7 - Maintenance Schedule:
This part tells when to perfom,,vehicle
maintenance and what fluids
a&l
lubricants to use.
Part 8 - Customer Assistanc?
~nformation:
This part includ&
important information about rdiorting
safety defects and gives you &$$ls
about the “Roadside Assistancq?
program. You will also find cG$@mer
satisfaction phone numbers (ir&luding
customer satisfaction numbers .for the
hearing and speech impaired),
&s well
as the mediationhrbitration prokedure.
We’ve also included ordering
information for service publicagions in
this part.
Service Station Information: This is
a quick reference of service
information. You can find it
on the last
page of this manual.
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A CAUTION: YOU NEED YOUR SAFETY BELT, EVEN WITH AN AIR BAG. AND HERE'S WHY:
Air bags are not designed to inflate in rollovers or in rear, side or low-speed frontal crashes.
Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you're too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously
An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children. Follow the instructions on the passenger safety belt Caution label.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS NOT REQUIRED. If the air bag readiness light comes on
while you are driving, or doesn't come on when you first start your vehicle, see your Dealer for service.
injure you. Safety belts help keep you
in position for air bag inflation in a crash.
Prlnled In UXA See
your Owner's Manual for more information. PT. NO 10239927
lir Bag System
'his section explains the air bag system.
our Corvette has an air bag for the
river and the passenger. Here are the
most important things to
know:
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AIR
BAG
Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the
instrument panel, which shows
“AIR BAG.” The system checks for
electrical malfunctions, and the light tell!
you if there is a problem.
You
will see this light flash for a few
seconds when you turn your ignition to
“Run” or “Start.” Then the light should
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out, which means the system is ready.
Remember,
if the air bag readiness light
doesn’t come
on when you start your
vehicle, or stays on, or comes
on when
you are driving, your air bag system mal
not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
Iow the Air Bag System Works
Yhere is the air bag?
.’he driver’s air bag is in the middle of the
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that the air bag inflated. Some
components of the air bag module
in the
steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag
or the instrument panel for the
passenger’s bag may be hot for a short
time, but the portion of the bag that comes
into contact with you will not be hot to
the touch. There will be small amounts of
smoke and dust coming from vents in the
deflated air bags. The air bag will
not
impede the driver’s vision or ability to
steer the vehicle, nor will it hinder
‘the
occupants from exiting the vehicle.
In many crashes severe enough to inflate
an air bag, windshields are broken by
vehicle deformation. Additional
windshield breakage may occur in
vehicles with passenger air bags because
the windshield acts as a reaction surface
for the inflating air bag.
The air bags are designed to inflate
only once. After they inflate, you’ll
need some new parts for your air bag
system. If you don’t get them,
the air
bag system won’t be there to help
protect you in another crash. A new
system will include air bag modules
and possibly other parts. The service
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manual has information about the
need to replace other parts.
Your vehicle is equipped with a
diagnostic module, which records
information about the air bag system
if the air bag deploys in a crash. The
module records information about the
readiness of the system, which sensors
activated the deployment, and whether
the driver’s safety belt was in use.
Let only qualified technicians work on
your air bag system. Improper service
can mean that your air bag system
won’t work properly. See your dealer
for service.
NOTICE:
If you damage the cover for the
driver’s or the right-front passenger’s
air bag, they may not work properly.
You may have to replace the air bag
on the steering
wheel or both the air
bag and the instrument panel for the
passenger’s air bag.
Do not open or
break the air bag covers.
Is the smoke from an air bag inflation
harmful?
The particles emitted during air bag
inflation are not harmful to most people.
Some people with respiratory ailments may experience difficulty breathing
if
they stay in the vehicle with the windows
closed after air bag inflation.
So, if your
air bag inflates, you and any passengers
should exit the vehicle
if and when it is
safe to do
so. If you or your passengers
can’t get out of the vehicle, try to get
fresh air by opening a window, turning on
the fan, or opening a door.
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped
Corvette
Air bags affect how your Corvette should
be serviced. There are parts of the air bag
system in several places around your
vehicle. You don’t want
the system to
inflate while someone is working on your
vehicle. Your Chevrolet dealer and the 1994 Corvette Service Manual have
information about servicing your vehicle
and
the air bag system. The air bag
system does not need regular
maintenance.

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Power Door Locks
Push the power door lock switch on either
door back to lock or unlock both doors at
once.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your
keys, open your door and set the locks
from inside. Then get out and close the
door.
Your vehicle has a theft deterrent system.
See “Universal Theft Deterrent” in the
Index.
Passive Keyless Entry System
With Passive Keyless Entry (PJSE), your
vehicle will disarm or
arm your theft
deterrent system and lock or unlock your
doors when you are about three to seven
feet (one to two meters) away, if you are
carrying the PKE transmitter. Your
Corvette was shipped with one
PKE
transmitter, but up to three can be
matched to your vehicle. See “Matching
Transmitters to Your Vehicle” later in this
section.
Your Passive Keyless Entry system
operates on a radio frequency subject to
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Rules. This
device complies with
Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Should interference to this system occur,
try this:
Check to determine if battery
replacement is necessary. See the
instructions on battery replacement.
Check the distance. You may be too
far from your vehicle. This product
has
a maximum range.
Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
See your Chevrolet dealer or a
qualified technician for service.
Changes or modifications to this system
by other than an authorized service
facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
Operation
You don’t have to do anything for PKE to
work when the passive feature
is on. Just
walk toward your vehicle with the PKE
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PASS-Key@
Your vehicle is equipped with the
PASS-Key@ (Personalized Automotive
Security System) theft deterrent system.
PASS-Key@ is a passive theft deterrent
system. This means you don’t have to do
anything different to arm or disarm the
system. It works when you insert or
remove the key from the ignition.
PASS-Key@ uses a resistor pellet in
the ignition key that matches a decoder
in your vehicle. When the PASS-Key@ system
senses that
someone is using the wrong key, it shuts
down the vehicle’s starter and fuel
systems. For about three minutes,
the
starter won’t work and fuel won’t go to
the engine. If someone tries to start your
vehicle again or uses another key during
this time, the shutdown period will start
over again. This discourages someone
from randomly trying different keys with
different resistor pellets in an attempt to
make a match.
The ignition key must be clean and dry
before it’s inserted in
the ignition or the
engine may not start. If the “SECURITY”
light comes on, the key may be dirty or
wet.
If this happens and the starter won’t work,
turn the ignition off. Clean and dry
the
key, wait three minutes and try again. If
the starter still won’t work, wait three
minutes and
try the other ignition key. At
this time, you may also want to check
the
fuses (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers’’ in
the Index). If the starter won’t work with the
other key, your vehicle needs service.
[f your vehicle does start, the first ignition
key may be faulty. See your Chevrolet
Jealer or a locksmith who can service the
PASS-Key@
However, if you accidentally use a key
that has
a damaged or missing resistor
pellet, you will see no “SECURITY”
light.
You don’t have to wait three
minutes before trying the proper key.
if the resistor pellet is damaged
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missing, the starter won’t work. Use the
other ignition key, and see your Chevrolet
dealer or a locksmith who can service the
PASS-Key@ to have a new key made.
If the “SECURITY” light comes on while
driving, have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@
ignition key, see your Chevrolet
dealer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key@. In an emergency, call the
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program
at
1 -800-CHEV USA (1 -800-243-8872).
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!y Release Button: If you have a
lnual transmission, your ignition lock
; a key release button. You must press
: button before you can take your key
t of the ignition lock.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in “Lock”
and you can’t turn it, be sure it is all
the way in. If it is, then turn the steer-
ing wheel left and right while you
turn the key hard. But turn the key
only with your hand. Using a tool to
force it could break the key or the
ignition switch. If none of this works,
then your vehicle needs service.
Delayed Accessory Bus (DAB)
With DAB your power windows and the
audio system will continue to work up to
15 minutes after the ignition key is turnec
to “Off’ and neither door is opened.
If a
door is opened, the audio system and
power windows will shut
off.
Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission: Move your
shift lever to
“P’ (Park) or “N” (Neutral).
Your engine won’t start in any other
position
- that’s a safety feature. To
restart when you’re already moving,
use
“N” (Neutral) only.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to “P” (Park) if your
Corvette is moving. If you do, you
could damage the transmission. Shift
to
“P” (Park) only when your vehicle
is stopped.
ManuaI Transmission: The gear selector
should be
in neutral. Hold the clutch
pedal to the
floor and start the engine.
Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch
pedal is not all the way down
- that’s a
safety feature.
To start your 5.7 Liter LTl engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal
turn the ignition key to “Start.” When
the engine starts, let go of the key. Thl
idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in “Start” for
longer than 15 seconds at a time will
cause your battery to be drained
much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor.
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Your engine is designed to work with
the electronics in your vehicle. If you
add electrical parts or accessories,
you could change the way the fuel
injection system operates. Before
adding electrical equipment, check
with your dealer. If you don’t, your
engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle
towed, see the part
of this manual
that tells how to do it without
damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Engine Power Switch (ZR-I)
The LT5 engine in your ZR-1 has two sets
of intake runners and fuel injectors. The
primary set can be run alone for normal
engine power, or both sets can be used
for
full engine power.
Full power gives you extra power for
highway touring and off-road sports use
and reserve power for passing. With
normal power, you’ll notice less engine
and exhaust noise. To
change the power setting, put your
engine power key into the switch. Turn
the key to the setting you want and let
go
The key will return to the center position.
Your ZR-1 is able to run at full power
under the following conditions:
The engine coolant and oil
temperatures are greater than
68 OF
(20°C) but less than 302°F (150°C).
e System voltage is greater than ten
e The “SERVICE ENGINE SOON’
volts.
light is not on.
You can switch the setting at engine
speeds up to
4,000 rpm. When you
select the
“FULL” setting, a light near
[he switch will come on. It should go
>ut when you change back to the
“NORMAL” setting. When you turn the
ignition
off, the setting will go back to
normal power.
Off-Road Track Use
See your Warranty Book before using
your Corvette for off-road track use.
NOTICE:
If you use your Corvette for off-road
track use, your engine may use more
oil than it would with normal use.
Low oil levels can damage the
engine. Be sure to check the oil level
often during off-road track use.
You
may need to add additional oil. See
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
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