stop start CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1996 4.G User Guide

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ABS
ACTIVE
When your anti-lock system
is adjusting brake pressure
to help avoid a braking skid,
the anti-lock brake system
active light will come on.
ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System
Warning Light
SERVICE
ASR
This warning light should
come on briefly as you start
the engine. If the warning
light doesn’t come on then,
have it fixed
so it-will be
ready to
warn you if there’s
a problem.
Slippery road conditions may exist if this light comes
on, so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will
stay on for a few seconds after the system stops
adjusting brake pressure.
The anti-lock brake system active light
also comes on
briefly when you turn the ignition key to
RUN. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so it will be
there to tell you when the system is active. If it
stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there’s a
problem with your
ASR system and your vehicle needs
service. When this warning light is on, the system will
not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
(The
ASR OFF light will also come on when the ASR
system warning light comes on.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the Light Is Flashing
The following may prevent more serious damage to
your vehicle:
If the Light Is On Steady
You may be able to correct the emission system
malfunction by considering the following:
Did you just put fuel into your vehicle?
If
so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install
the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel
cap has been left
off or improperly installed. This will
allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
A few
driving trips should turn the light
off.
Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water?
If
so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition
will usually
be corrected when the electrical system
dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light
off.
Are you low on fuel?
As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may
not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of
air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The
system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this
condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly. It
will take a few driving trips to turn the light
off.
Reduce vehicle speed.
Avoid hard accelerations.
0 Avoid steep uphill grades.
If the light stops flashing and remains
on steady see “If
the Light Is On Steady” following.
If
the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so,
stop the vehicle. Put your vehicle in PARK (P). Turn the
key off,
wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine.
If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On
Steady” following. If the light is still flashing follow the
previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your dealer or
qualified service center for service.
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CHANGE
OIL
The CHANGE OIL light
comes on for a few seconds
when you turn the ignition
on. It will come on and stay
on when it’s time to change
your oil.
The monitor uses oil temperature and engine revolutions
to decide when the oil
is nearly worn out. The light is
only a reminder, though. Be sure
to reset the monitor when your oil
is changed,
even
if the CHANGE OIL light didn’t come on. If you
don’t reset the monitor, it won’t work correctly. Follow
these steps:
1. Turn the key to RUN, but don’t start the engine.
2. Press ENG MET on the trip 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
10 seconds.
When the light goes out, the monitor is reset. If
the monitor doesn’t reset, turn the ignition off, then
try again.
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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 Setting the Tone
BASS:
Turn this knob to the right to hear more bass.
TREB: Turn this control behind the BASS knob to the
right to hear more treble.
Adjusting the Speakers
BAL:
Turn the control behind the FADE knob to move
the sound between the right and left speakers.
FADE: Turn this knob to move the sound between the
front and rear speakers. Turn it counterclockwise to hear
more sound from the front speakers and clockwise to
hear more sound from the rear speakers. Note that
if you
turn the knob all the way to
F or R, you may still get
some sound from the opposite speakers.
Playing a Cassette Tape
Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are
30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than
that are
so thin they may not work well in this player.
The longer side with the tape visible goes in first. If you
hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound, it may not
be in squarely. Press EJCT to remove the tape and
start over.
Once the tape
is playing, use the knobs for VOL, FADE
and
BAL, just as you do for the radio.
REV: Press this button to return to a previously played
passage rapidly. Press it again to play the passage. The
radio will play while the tape is rewinding.
FF: Press this button to fast forward or advance the tape
rapidly. Press it again to play. The radio will play while
the tape is advancing.
REPT Press this button to go to the beginning of the
current selection after
10 seconds or more of play. After
five seconds or less of play, the player will return to the
beginning of the previous selection.
SRCH: Press this button to go to the beginning of the
next selection.
SCAN: Press this button to listen to the first eight
seconds of each passage. Press it again to stop scanning.
PROG-RCL: Press the upper knob to change the side
of the tape that
is playing. The lighted arrows show
which
side is currently playing.
E JCT Press this button to remove the tape.
STOP-PLAY: Press this button to listen to the radio
without ejecting the cassette tape. Press it again to go
back to the tape.
Cr02: Press this button when playing high-bias chrome
or metal tapes.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Setting the Tone
BASS:
Turn this knob to the right to hear more bass.
TREB: Turn this control behind the BASS knob to the
right to hear more treble.
Adjusting the Speakers
BAL:
With the DelcoBose system, your speakers are
electronically balanced.
FADE: Turn this knob to move the sound between the
front and rear speakers. Note that, with the Delco/Bose
system, if you turn the knob all the way to
F or R, you
may still get some sound from the opposite speakers.
Playing a Cassette Tape
Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are
30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than
that
are so thin they may not work well in this player.
The longer side with the tape visible goes in first. If you
hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound, it may not
be in squarely. Press EJCT to remove the tape and
start over.
Once the tape is playing, use the knobs for
VOL, FADE
and BAL, just as you do for the radio.
REV: Press this button to return to a previously played
passage rapidly. Press it again to play .the passage. The
radio will play while the tape is rewinding.
FF: Press this button to fast forward or advance the tape
rapidly. Press it again to play the passage. The radio will
play while the tape is advancing.
REPT Press this button to go to the beginning of the
current selection after 10 seconds or more of play. After
five seconds or less
of play, the player will return to the
beginning of the previous selection.
SRCH: Press this button to go to the beginning of the
next selection.
SCAN: Press this button to listen to the first eight seconds
of each passage.
Press it again to ,stop scanning.
PROG-RCL: Press the upper knob to change the side
of the tape that is playing. The lighted
arrows show
which side is currently playing.
EJCT Press this button to remove the tape.
STOP-PLAY: Press this button to listen to the radio
without ejecting the cassette tape. Press it again to
go
back to the tape.
CrO2: Press this button when playing high-bias chrome
or metal tapes.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Setting the Tone
BASS:
Turn this knob to the right to hear more bass.
TREB: Turn this control behind the BASS knob to the
right to hear more treble.
Adjusting the Speakers
BAL:
With the DelcoBose system, your speakers are
electronically balanced.
FADE: Turn this knob to move the sound between the
front and rear speakers. Note that if you turn the knob
all the way to
F or R, you may still get some sound from
the opposite speakers.
Playing a Cassette Tape
Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are
30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes ,longer than
that are
so thin they may not work well in this player.
The longer side with the tape visible goes in first.
If you
hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound, it may not
be in squarely. Press EJCT to remove the tape and
start over.
Once the tape is playing, use the
knobs for VOL, FADE
and BAL, just as you do for the radio.
REV: Press this button to return to a previously played
passage rapidly. Press it again to play the passage. The
radio will play while the tape is rewinding.
FF: Press this button to fast forward or advance the tape
rapidly. Press it again to play. The radio will play while
the tape is advancing.
REPT Press this button to go to the beginning of the
current selection after
10 seconds or more of play. After
five seconds or less
of play, the player will return to the
beginning
of the previous selection.
SRCH: Press this button to go to the beginning of the
next selection.
SCAN: Press this button to listen to the first eight
seconds of each passage. Press it again to stop scanning.
PROG-RCL: Press the upper knob to change the side
of the tape that is playing. The lighted arrows show
which side is currently playing.
EJCT Press this button to remove the tape.
STOP-PLAY: Press this button to listen to the radio
without ejecting the cassette tape. Press it again to
go
back to the tape.
Cr02: Press this button when playing high-bias chrome
or metal tapes.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Playing a Compact Disc
Don’t use the mini-discs (three-inch singles). They
will eject, and they won’t play. Use only full-size
compact discs.
With the audio system on, insert a disc into the slot with
the label side up. CD will appear on the display and
track one will begin to play.
If both a tape and a compact
disc are loaded into the system, press CNCD to select
the one you want.
If the disc comes back
out and ERR appears on the
display, it could be that:
0 The disc is upside down.
0 It is dirty, scratched or wet.
There’s too much moisture in the air. (Wait about an
hour and try again.)
You are driving on a very rough road.
0 The temperature is too hot or too cold.
RCL: Press this button to see what track is playing.
Press it again within five seconds to
see how long it has
been playing, the elapsed time (EL TIME).
REV: Press and hold this button to return to a
previously played passage rapidly. The decreasing
elapsed time will show on the display.
FF: Press and hold this button to fast forward or
advance through passages. The increasing elapsed time
will show on the display.
REPT: Press this button to go to the beginning of the
current track after eight seconds or more of play. After
eight seconds or less of play, the player will return to the
beginning of the previous track.
SRCH: Press this button to go to the beginning of the
next track.
SCAN: Press this button to listen to the first eight
seconds of each track. Press it again to stop scanning.
COMP: Press this button to make loud and soft passages
more nearly equal
in volume. Press it again for normal play.
Stopping the Disc Player
0 Turn the power off or turn the ignition key to off. The
disc stays in the player and will resume playing at the
point where it stopped when the ignition is turned on.
switch to the radio. Press it again to restart the disc at
the point where it stopped.
Press EJCT to eject the disc and switch to the radio.
If the ignition or audio system
is turned off, the
player will pull the disc back in
if you don’t remove
it from the opening within
30 seconds.
0 Press STOP-PLAY to stop playing the disc and
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive
in spurts
-- heavy acceleration followed by heavy
braking
-- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This
is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool
between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much
faster if you do a lot
of heavy braking. If you keep pace
with the traffic and allow realistic following distances,,
you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That
means better braking and longer brake life.
If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake
normally but don’t pump your brakes. If you
do, the
pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine
stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But
you will use it when you brake. Once the power assist is
used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal
will be harder to push.
Anti-Lock Brakes
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an
advanced electronic braking system that will help
prevent a braking skid.
When you start your engine and begin to drive away,
your anti-lock brake system will check itself.
You may
hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test
is going on, and you may even notice that your brake
pedal moves a little. This is normal.
SERVICE
If there’s a problem with the
anti-lock brake system, this
warning light will stay on.
See “Anti-Lock Brake
System Warning Light” in
the Index.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass
while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing,
following too closely reduces your area of vision,
especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also,
you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead
suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable
distance.
0 When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up,
start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don’t
get too close. Time your move
so you will be
increasing speed as the time comes to move into the
other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you will have a
“running start” that more than makes up for the
distance you would lose by dropping back. And if
something happens to cause you to cancel your pass,
you need only slow down and drop back again and
wait for another opportunity.
0 If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait
your turn. But take care that someone isn’t trying to
pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle.
Remember to glance over your shoulder and check
the blind spot.
Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and
start your left lane change signal before moving out
of the right lane
to pass. When you are far enough
ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your
inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal
and move back into the right lane. (Remember that
your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you
just passed may seem to be farther away from you
than it really is.)
Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time
on two-lane roads, Reconsider before passing the
next vehicle.
0 Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly.
Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it may
be slowing down or starting to turn.
0 If you’re being passed, make it easy for the
following driver to get ahead of you. Perhaps
you
can ease a little to the right.
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