CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1996 4.G Owners Manual

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SERVICE ASR ASR OFF
ASR LOW ACTIVE COOLANT
PASSIVE
KEYLESS
ENTRY
AIR BAG
SERVICE LOWFLAT LTPWS TIRE
ABS SERVICE CONTROL
ACTIVE
RIDE
SERVICE
SERVICE
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LOW OIL
The Driver
Information Center (DIC) gives you
important safety and maintenance facts. It will display
warning lights for the following:
SERVICE ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation)
ASROW
SERVICE LTPWS (Low Tire Pressure Warning
LOWELAT TIRE
ASR ACTIVE
LOW COOLANT
AIRBAG
ABS ACTIVE (Anti-Lock Brake System Active)
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL (Option)
PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY
(Charging System)
SERVICE ENGINE SOON
SERVICE ABS
LOWOIL
See “Lights” in the Index for additional information.
System) (Option)
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort
control and audio systems offered with your Corvette.
Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied
with your vehicle.
Comfort Controls
System Controls
Fan Control Buttons
Press the arrows on the fan switch to select the force of
air you want.
With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling
Temperature Control Lever
and ventilation in your Corvette.
Your vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation
system described later in this section.
Manual Climate Control System
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Move the lever to change the temperature of the air
flowing from the system. Move it to the right for
warmer air and to the left for cooler air.
Air Control Buttons
OFF: The system is off.
e RECIRCULATE: Provides maximum cooling
or quick cool-down on very hot days. This setting
recirculates most of the air inside your vehicle.
If it is
used for long periods of time, the air may become dry.
This setting directs air through the upper air vents.
It will not work when the outside temperature is
below freezing.
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days. This setting cools outside air and directs it through
the instrument panel vents.
The air conditioning compressor operates in NORMAL
A/C, as well as RECIRCULATE, BI-LEVEL and
DEFROST. It only works when the outside temperature
is above freezing. When the air conditioning compressor
is on, you may sometimes 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 cooling and help
fuel economy.
+,d BI-LEVEL: This setting cools or heats outside air
and directs it through the instrument panel vents and the
floor ducts.
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do /I VENT: Air flows through the instrument panel
vents. The air conditioning compressor does not run in
VENT mode.
wg HEATER: This setting directs most of the air
through the floor ducts and some of the air through the
defroster vents. The air conditioning compressor does
not run in HEATER mode.
DEFROST: This setting directs most of the
air through the windshield defroster and side window
defogger vents and some of the air through the
floor ducts.
Heating
The heater works best if you keep your windows closed
while using it.
Press HEATER and
FAN UP, then slide the temperature
control lever to a comfortable setting.
If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater and you
use it in cold weather,
0°F (- 18 "C) or lower, your
heating system can provide heat more quickly because
the engine coolant is already warmed. See "Engine
Coolant Heater" in the Index.

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You may want to use BI-LEVEL on cool, but sunny
days. This setting directs outside air through the
instrument panel vents and the floor ducts.
Press BI-LEVEL and FAN UP, then slide the
temperature control lever to a comfortable setting.
Ventilation
For mild outside temperatures, when little heating or
cooling is needed, you can still direct outside air through
your vehicle.
Press VENT and FAN UP, then slide the temperature
control lever to a comfortable setting.
Defogging and Defrosting
Your vehicle has several settings for clearing your
windows. The air conditioning compressor will run to
help remove moisture from the air.
To defrost the windshield quickly, press DEFROST and
FAN UP, then slide the temperature control lever all the
way
to the right or to the FULL HOT position. To
defrost the side windows quickly, press BI-LEVEL
and FAN UP. Then slide the temperature control lever
all the way
to the right. Direct airflow through the air
conditioning outlets closest to the side windows.
Cooling
The air conditioner works best if you keep your
windows closed. On very hot days, open the windows
just long enough for the hot air to escape.
Press RECIRCULATE and FAN UP. Then slide the
temperature control lever to a comfortable setting.
Direct airflow through the air conditioning outlets
closest to the side windows.
After cool-down, adjust the air control buttons to
another setting. The compressor works in all settings
except VENT and HEATER and at all temperatures
above freezing.
When the air conditioning compressor 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.
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With this system, you set a temperature and then either
let the system adjust aifflow and force to maintain the
temperature, or you can manually adjust flow and force.
System Controls
Fan Control Buttons
Press the arrows on the fan switch to select the force of
air you want. Press AUTO FAN to let the system select
the force of air.
Temperature Control Switch
Press the mows on the TEMP SET switch to set the
temperature you want in your vehicle. The temperature
you select will show on the display for a few seconds,
then the outside temperature will show.
Air Control Buttons
OFF: The system is off.
AUTO: The system controls aifflow.
a RECIRCULATE: Provides maximum cooling
or quick cool-down on very hot days. This setting
recirculates most
of the air inside your vehicle. If it is
used for long periods of time, the air may become
dry.
This .setting directs air through the upper air vents.
It will not work when the outside temperature is
below freezing.
*fl BI-LEVEL: This setting directs outside air
through the instrument panel and side window defogger
vents and the floor ducts.
,d VENT: Outside air flows through the instrument
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panel vents.
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through the floor ducts.
DEFROST This setting directs most of the
air through the windshield defroster and side window
defogger vents and some
of the'air through the
floor ducts.
~,4 DEFOG: If you have the automatic system, this
setting directs air to the floor and defroster vents. 8.
To turn on DEFOG,
push the HEATER and
DEFROST buttons at the same time. Both green
lights above the buttons will
come on to let you know
that DEFOG is working.
Temperature Sensors
Sunload:
This sensor is on top of the instrument panel.
When the inside temperature is increased by sunlight,
the system will lower the inside temperature up to 5
OF
(3 O C) below the setting on the display.
Outside Temperature: This sensor is on the right side
of the upper radiator support in the grille opening. This
is what you usually see on the display.
If the outside temperature goes up, the displayed
temperature will not change until:
0 Vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h) for at least
0 Vehicle speed is above 45 mph (72 km/h) for one
This delay helps prevent a false reading. If vehicle speed
remains above 25 mph
(40 kmh) or the temperature
goes down, the display is updated immediately.
If your vehicle has been off for more than three hours,
the current outside temperature will be stored in the
system when you start the vehicle.
three minutes, or
and a half minutes.
Inside Temperature: This sensor is in the center air
outlet on the passenger side.
I€ you block or cover either interior sensor (sunload or the
inside temperature), the system will give a false reading.
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The system will adjust to maintain the'temperature you
set. It will select the best fan speed and aifflow setting to
keep you comfortable with the least amount of noise.
Press the arrows on the TEMP SET switch to set a
comfortable temperature. Then press AUTO and the fan
speed will adjust automatically unless you press the
arrows on the AUTO switch.
Manual Heating
The heater works best if you keep your windows closed
while using it.
Press the arrows on the TEMP SET switch to set a
comfortable temperature. Then press HEATER and, if
you don't like the automatic setting, press the arrows on
the fan speed switch. In AUTO FAN on cold days, the
fan will stay
off until the coolant warms up enough to
heat your vehicle.
If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater and you use
it in cold weather,
0 "F (- 18 O C) or lower, your heating
system can provide heat more quickly because the engine
coolant is already warmed. See "Engine Coolant Heater"
in the Index.
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Manual Bi-Level
BI-LEVEL can heat or cool outside air and direct it in
two directions.
Press the arrows on the TEMP SET switch to set a
comfortable temperature. Press BI-LEVEL and, if you
don't like the automatic setting, press the arrows on the
fan speed switch.
Manual Ventilation
For mild outside temperatures, when little heating or
cooling
is needed, you can still direct outside air through
your vehicle.
Press the arrows on the TEMP SET switch to set a
comfortable temperature. For ventilation, the system
can't cool the vehicle below the outside temperature.
Press VENT and, if you don't like the automatic setting,
press the arrows on the fan speed switch.
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Your vehicle has several settings for clearing your
windows. The air conditioning compressor will run to
help remove moisture from the air.
Manual Cooling
The air conditioner works best if you keep your
windows closed. On very hot days, open the windows
just long enough for the hot air to escape.
Press the arrows on the TEMP ,SET switch to set a
comfortable temperature. Press RECRCULATE. After
cool-down, adjust the airflow to another setting. The
compressor works in all settings except VENT and
HEATER, and at all temperatures above freezing.
Press the arrows on the fan’ speed switch if you don’t
like the automatic setting. In AUTO FAN on hot days,
the fan speed will be low at first 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. To
defrost the windshield quickly, press the arrows on
the TEMP SET switch to set a comfortable temperature.
Press DEFROST and the fan will go to high speed. After
the windows
are clear, you can lower the speed using the
downward arrow or AUTO FAN.
With the automatic system, to warm passengers while
keeping the windshield clear, press the arrows on the TEMP SET switch to set a comfortable temperature.
Press HEATER and DEFROST at the same time and, if
you don’t,like the automatic setting, press the arrows on
the fan speed switch.
To defrost
the side windows quickly, press the arrows on
the
TEMP SET switch to set a comfortable temperature.
Then press DEFROST and, if you don’t like the automatic
setting, press the mows on the fan speed switch.
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System Problems
If the light above an air control 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 your system:
1. Turn your ignition key to OFF or LOCK.
2. Remove the courtesy lamps 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 vehicle.
The light shouldn’t come on and your system should be
working properly. If you still have
a problem, see
your dealer.
Rear Window Defogger
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The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window. The power mirrors
are also warmed when the rear window defogger is on.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Press the button with the defog symbol on it to turn on
the defogger. (The button is at the lower right on the
manual system and at the upper right on the automatic
system.) An indicator light will come
on to remind you
that the defogger is on. The defogger will turn off
automatically after about
10 minutes of use. You can
also turn the defogger
off by pressing the switch again
or
by turning off the ignition.
Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license
or a decal across the defogger grid on the rear window.
NOTICE:
Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp
on the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Ventilation System
Adjust the direction of airflow by moving the
louvered vents.
Your Corvette’s flow-through ventilation system
supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving.
Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or
the air conditioning fan is running.
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