service CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1996 4.G Owners Manual

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TO GENERAL
MOTORS
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)
in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify
us. Please call
us at 1-800-222- 1020, or write:
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.
0. Box 7047
Troy, Michigan 48007-7047
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
LlH 8P7
Service and Owner Publications
Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and
other service literature are available for purchase for all
current and many past model General Motors vehicles.
Toll-free telephone numbers for ordering information:
United States
. . . . . . . 1-800-55 1-4 123
Canada
. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-668-5539

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Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair
information for all chassis and body systems. They may
be useful for owners who wish to get a greater
understanding of their vehicle. They are also useful for
owners with the appropriate skill level or training who
wish to perform “do-it-yourself’ service. These are
authentic General Motors service manuals meant for
professional, qualified technicians.
Service Bulletins
Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly
sent to all General Motors dealers. GM monitors product
performance in the field. When service methods are
found which promote better service on GM vehicles,
bulletins are created to help the technician perform
better service. Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles.
Some will describe inexpensive
service; others will describe expensive service. Some
will advise of new or unexpected conditions, and others
may help avoid future costly repairs. Service bulletins
are meant for qualified technicians. In some cases
bulletins refer to service manuals, specialized tools,
equipment and safety procedures necessary to service
the vehicle. Since these bulletins
are issued throughout
the model year and beyond, an index is required and
published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins.
Subscriptions
are available. You can order an index at
the toll-free numbers listed previously, or ask a GM
dealer to see an index or individual bulletin.
Owner Publications
Owner’s manuals, warranty folders and various owner
assistance booklets provide owners with general
operation and maintenance information.
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Battery
....................................... 6-35
Jump Starting
................................. 5-2
Replacement, Passive Keyless Entry
............... 2-8
BBB Auto Line
.................................. 8-7
Belt, Engine Accessory
.......................... 6-79
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-7
Brake Warnings
................................ 5-2, 5-4
Adjustment
................................ 6-34
Fluid
....................................... 6-32
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-32
Parking
..................................... 2-28
PedalTravel
................................. 6-3 4
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-35
System Warning Light
......................... 2-78
Transmission Shift Interlock
.................... 2-3 1
Wear ....................................... 6-34
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check
........... 7-42
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 15
BTSI
......................................... 2-31
BTSICheck
................................... 7-42
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-36
Bulbs, Replacement
........................... 6-73 Canadian
Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-6
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-74
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-40
Cassette Tape Player
.................. 3-1 1.3.13. 3.15
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-19
Center Console
................................. 2-48
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-41
Certification Label
.............................. 4-28
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-53
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-22
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-76
Check Gauges Light
............................. 2-93
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-31
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-61
Child Restraints
................................ 1-26
Securing in the Passenger Seat Position
........... 1-26
TopStrap
................................... 1-26
WheretoPut
................................ l-26
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-50
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-65
Cleaner, Air
................................... 6-15
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
.......................... 6-60
Coated Moldings
............................. 6-55
Convertible Hardtop
........................... 6-60
Convertible Top
.............................. 6-59
CarbonMonoxide
......................... 2.32. 4.27
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Release
...................................... 6-7
Checking Things
Under
......................... 6-7
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-22
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4- 18
Horn ......................................... 2-34
Ignition Switch
................................ 2- 16
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-48
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-46
Inspections
.................................... 7-44
Exhaust System
.............................. 7-45
Suspension
.................................. 7-44
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-45
Tire
........................................ 7-44
Wheel
....................................... 7-44
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-70
Brightness Control
............................ 2-45
Cleaning
.................................... 6-56
Cluster ..................................... 2-72
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-65
Brakesystem
................................ 7-45
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-45
Steering
.................................... 7-44
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-45
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-23
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-41
Key Release Button
............................. 2-17
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Labels
....................................... 4-28
Certification
................................. 4-28
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-63
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-28
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-63
Lamps
........................................ 2-42
Courtesy
.................................... 2-45
Interior
..................................... 2-45
OnReminder
................................ 2-43
Latches, Seatback
................................ 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-4'
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-30
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-18, 2-76
. ASR Active ............................. 2-8 1 , 4-8
ASROff
.................................... 2-81
ASR System Warning
..................... 2-80, 4-8
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-78
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-76
DoorAjar
................................... 2-94
Low Coolant Warning
.................... 2-83, 6-27
Lighter
....................................... 2-50
Lights
Anti-Lock Brake System Active
............. 2-80, 4-8
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-79, 4-6
CheckGauges
............................... 2-93
LowOil
.................................... 2-88

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Parking Brake Indicator
........................ 2-79
Passive Keyless Entry
......................... 2-92
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-6. 2.75
Service ASR
............................. 2-80, 4-9
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-86
ServiceLTPWS
.............................. 2-85
Service Ride Control
.......................... 2-92
System Problems
............................. 2-93
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-28
Locks
......................................... 2-3
Cylinders
................................... 7-41
Door
........................................ 2-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service .................... 7-41
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-43
Low Coolant Warning Light
................. 2-83, 6-27
Low Oil Light
................................. 2-88
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light .................. 2-83
Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-46
Lubrication Service, Body
........................ 7-4 1
Security
.................................... 2-93
Maintenance Record
........................... 7-49
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7- 1
Long Tripmighway Definition ................... 7-5
Long Triphlighway Intervals
................ 7.5. 7.28
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-40
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-44 Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-46
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
Short TripKity Definition
....................... 7-4
Short TripKity Intervals
. .................. 7.4. 7.6
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-61
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-86
Manual
Climate Control System
......................... 3-1
Frontseat
.................................... 1-1
Transmission ........................... 2- 18. 2.24
Transmission Check
........................... 7-41
Transmission Fluid
............................ 6-21
Transmission. 'Shifting
......................... 2-24
Transmission. Starting Your Engine
.............. 2-18
MapLamps ................................... 2-45
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
. : ..................................... 2-46
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-47
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-46
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-46
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-51
MMT ......................................... 6-4
MountainRoads
................................ 4-22
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-35
Neutral. Automatic Transmission
................. 2-22
Neutral. Manual Transmission
..................... 2-24
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-15
Nightvision
................................... 4-15
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Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-74
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 12
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-10
One to Four Light
.................. ; ............ 2-25
Overdrive. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-23
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 13
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-40
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8- 11
....... 6-61
......... 2-21
....... 2-29
..... 2-31
Paint
Spotting. Chemical
. . .......
Park
Automatic Transmission
. .......
Shifting Into .....................
Shifting Out of ......................
Parking
AtNight
.................................. 2-12
Brake
...................................... 2-28
Lots
....................................... 2-12
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-32
Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission
.............. 2-3 1
Parking Brake Indicator Light ..................... 2-79
Parking Brake Mechanism Check
.................. 7-43
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-23
Passing
....................................... 4-12
Passive Keyless Entry Light
...................... 2-92
Passive Keyless Entry System
...................... 2-4
Pass-Key@
..................................... 2- 14
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-44 Plug. Accessory
................................ 2-52
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Remote Control Mirrors
........................ 2-46
Seat
......................................... 1-2
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-29
Windows
................................... 2-34
Power Antenna Service
........................... 7-40
Powerseat
..................................... 1-2
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-23
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications, Service and Owner
............... .. ... 8-10
Power
Racing or Other Competitive Driving
.............. 2-19
Radio Reception
................................ 3-18
Radios
....................................... 3-10
Rain, Driving In
................................ 4-16
Rear Axle
....................................... 6-24
Axle Service
................................. 7-45
Cargo Compartment Lamp Bulb Replacement
...... 6-44
Storage
..................................... 2-49
Towing
..................................... 5-10
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
............. 6-42
Window Defogger
............................. 3-8
Rearview Mirror, Inside Daymight
................. 2-46
Reclining Seatbacks
.............................. 1-3

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Remote Hatch Release
............................ 2-9
Replacement Bulbs
............................. 6-73
Replacement Parts
.............................. 6-75
Replacement. Wheel
............................ 6-53
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-9
Restraints Checking
................................... l-31
Child ....................................... l-26
Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-32
Reverse, Automatic Transmission
.................. 2-22
Reverse. Manual Transmission
.................... 2-24
Ridecontrol
................................... 2-27
Ride Control Fuse
.............................. 6-72
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-4
Roadside Assistance, Canadian
..................... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-40
RoofPanel .................................... 2-53
Rotation, Tire
................................ 6-49
Systemcheck
................................ 7-41
Safety Belts
................................... 1-6
Care
....................................... 6-56
Children
.................................... l-24
Driver Position ............................... 1 - 1 1
Extender
.................................... 1-31
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1 - 1 1
Adults ...................................... 1-11
Incorrect Usage .................... 1.13. 1.29. 1-30
Lap-Shoulder
................................ 1-11
Larger Children
.............................. 1-29
Passenger Position
............................ 1-23
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 . 10
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.6. 2.75
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-32
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-24
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-23
Safety Defects. Reporting
......................... 8-9
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................... 7-3
Seatback
Latches
.................................... 1-5
Reclining
.................................... 1-3
Seats
.......................................... 1-1
Manual Front
................................... 1-1
Power
....................................... 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint ...................... 1-26
sport
........................................ 1-3
Seats and Restraint Systems
........................ 1-1
Seats and Seat Controls
........................... 1-1
Second Gear. Automatic Transmission
.............. 2-23
Second Gear, Manual Transmission
................. 2-24
Security Light
.................................. 2-93
SecurityShade
................................. 2-48
Lap Belt
Cinch Feature
........................ 1 . 12
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-7
Safety Warnings and Symbols vm
... ......................
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ASR Light
.............................. 2-80, 4-9
Bulletins, Ordering
............................ 8- 11
Manuals, Ordering ............................ 8- 1 1
Publications, Ordering ......................... 8-10
Ride Control Light ............................ 2-92
Work, Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
................... 8-10
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Corvette .......... 1-22
Shiftspeeds
................................... 2-25
IntoPark
.................................... 2-29
Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement
............... 6-39
EngineSoonLight
............................ 2-86
LTPWSLight
................................ 2-85
Parts Identification Label
.............. ..... 6-63
Shifting
.................................. 2-21, 2-24
Outofpark
.................................. 2-31
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-36
Sixth Gear, Manual Transmission
.................. 2-24
Sound Equipment, Adding
........................ 3- 18
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-38
Speaker Covers. Cleaning
........................ 6-56
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-74
Specifications, Engine
........................... 6-74
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 8-3
Springs, Fiberglass
.............................. 6-6 1
Skidding ...................................... 4-14
Speedometer
................................... 2-74
Sportseat
...................................... 1-3 Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-54
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-42
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-18
Steam
........................................ 5-13
Steering
...................................... 4-10
Column Lock Check .......................... 7-43
in Emergencies
............................... 4-11
Power
...................................... 4-10
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-35
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-47
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-35
Stuck. If You Are
............................... 5-39
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-39
Sun Visors
.................................... 2-51
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. x
System Controls. Climate Control System .......... 3-1. 3-4
System Problems Light
.......................... 2-93
Tachometer
................................ 2-74
Tape Player Care
............................... 3-19
Temperature Control
......................... 3-1 . 3-4
Theft
......................................... 2-12
Theft-Deterrent Alarm System
.................... 2-13
Thermostat
.................................... 6-29
Third Gear. Manual Transmission
.................. 2-24
TiltSteeringWheel
............................. 2-35
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
........................ 6-42
Time. Setting the
............................... 3-10
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Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-28
Tires
......................................... 6-46
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-52
BuyingNew
................................. 6-50
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-22
Cleaning
.................................... 6-60
Compact Spare
............................... 5-38
Extended Mobility
............................ 6-47
Inflation
.................................... 6-48
Inflation Check
............................... 7-40
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-49
Loading
.................................... 4-28
Pressure
.................................... 6-48
Storing a Flat
........................... 5-33, 5-36
Temperature
................................. 6-5 1
Traction .................................... 6-51
Treadwe
ar ................................... 6-51
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-51
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-49
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-52
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-49
TorqueLock
................................... 2-31
Torque, Wheel Nut
......................... 5-32, 6-75
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-29
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-6
Trailer Towing
............................... 4-29
TopStrap
..................................... 1-26 Transmission Fluid
.............................. 6-18
Automatic
................................... 6-18
Manual
..................................... 6-21
Transmitters. Passive Keyless Entry
................. 2-4
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-6
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-74
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-3
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
............. 2-36
Turn Signalklultifunction Lever
................... 2-35
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-43
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-61
Universal Theft-Deterrent
........................ 2-13
UnderhoodLampsFuse
.......................... 6-72
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings
.............................. ix
Dimensions
................................. 6-77
Identification Number
......................... 6-63
Loading
.................................... 4-28
Ventilation System
............................... 3-9
Visor Vanity
Mirrors ............................ 2-51
Visors, Sun
.................................... 2-51
Voltmeter
..................................... 2-77
Storage
..................................... 6-35
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