CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1996 4.G Owners Manual

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The 1996 Corvette Owner’s Manual
Seats and Restraint Systems ............................................................... 1-1
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system.
Features and Controls .................................................................. 2-1
This section explains how to start and operate your Corvette.
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ..................................................... 3-1
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your
audio system.
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
YourDrivingandtheRoad .............................................................. 4-1
ProblemsontheRoad .................................................................. 5-1
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated
engine, etc.
Service and Appearance Care.. .......................................................... 6-1
Maintenanceschedule .................................................................. 7-1
Customer Assistance Information ........................................................ 8-1
Here the manual tells you how to keep your Corvette running properly and looking good.
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page
8-9.
Index ........................................................................\
......... 9-1
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem,
CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem,
CORVETTE and the CORVETTE Emblem, are
registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
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 whenever
it appears in this 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 the new
owner can
use it.
Litho in
U.S.A.
Part No. 10261 162 B First Edition
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CERTIFICATION THROUGH
National Institute for
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
EXCELLENCE
We support voluntary
technician certification.
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a
French Language Manual:
Aux propri6taires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous
procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en fraqais chez
votre concessionaire
ou au:
DGN Marketing Services Ltd.
1500 Bonhill Rd.
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@Copyright General Motors Corporation 1995
All Rights Reserved

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CORVETTE: THE AMERICAN
DREAM MACHINE
In the early OS, it was only a designer’s dream. Today
the Corvette stands alone as America’s dream car
-- a
testament to its unmistakable charisma and the
excitement it inspires. Unique styling, powerful
performance and an undeniable panache have made
Corvette one of the most celebrated sports cars in
the world.
In
1953, Corvette produced 300 new lightweight
fiberglass roadsters.
A handful went to project
engineers, General Motors managers, and a select group
of movie stars and celebrities. With a two-speed
Powerglide automatic transmission, Blue Flame
six-cylinder engine, and gleaming Polo White exterior,
the Corvette began its drive into the heart of America.
Designers freshened up the ’Vette in
1956 by adding a
removable hardtop and the famous Corvette “coves.”
The sculptured body enhanced its sporty look, and a
standard
2 1 0-horsepower Chevy V8 engine solidified
Corvette’s reputation as
a production race car.
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In 1963, Corvette hit the road with an eye-catching new
look
-- the Sting Ray coupe. An instant success, the
now-classic Sting Ray featured concealed headlamps
and
a unique split rear window. The split window would
only be offered in
1963, making this model among the
most prized Corvettes ever built.
Restyled inside and out for
1968, this 'Vette sported a
lean and hungry shape, creating a sense of motion even
when standing still. And for the first time, Corvette
offered removable roof panels.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For its 25th anniversary, the 1978 Corvette received a new fastback roofline with a wide expanse of glass that
wrapped around
the sides. Emblenx front and rear identified the '78 'Vette as a Silver Anniversary model.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Now in its 44th year of production, Corvette only gets
better. From the Grand Sport 330-horsepower
LT4 engine
to state-of-the-art refinements standard on all Corvettes,
today’s Corvette is a premier driving machine.
In 1984, the fourth generation
of America’s favorite
sports car anticipated the future with a sleek look and
advanced technology that provided superior handling
and performance. Windshield angle was the sheerest of
any domestic vehicle, cornering ability the tightest of
any production car. In short, the 1984 redesign enhanced
the Corvette’s reputation as a leader in the world sports
car market.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CORVETTE ASSEMBLY PLANT
The Corvette Assembly Plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky is one of the most sophisticated and
computerized automobile assembly facilities in the
world.
To build your 1996 Corvette, over 1,200 employes
teamed up with the 70 high-tech robots that assist in
a
variety of processes, from welding to painting.
The Bowling Green facility is Corvette’s third home
since 1953. Since beginning production in June
of 1981,
it has become one of Kentucky’s most popular tourist
attractions.
Corvette Assembly Plant tours are conducted Monday
through Friday. Reservations are required for groups
of
10 or more. For more information, call (502) 745-8228.
The new National Corvette Museum, located near the
assembly plant, opened its doors in September
of 1994.
It is also attracting tourists to the area.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How to Use This Manual
Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning
to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it 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 Index in
the back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list
of all
that’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll
find it.
Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We
use a box and the word
CAUTION to tell you about things
that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then
we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce
the
hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or others could be hurt.
You will also find a circle
with a slash through it in
this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,”
“Don’t do this,” or “Don’t
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you will find these notices:
I NOTICE:
These mean there is something that could
damage your vehicle.
In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would
not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid
the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or
in different words.
You’ll also see warning labels
on your vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
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