tire pressure CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1996 4.G User Guide

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the road to change the tire.
You can just keep on driving.
The shorter the distance you drive and the slower the
speed, the greater the chance that the tire will not have
to be replaced. If you drive on a deflated EMT for
distances of
50 miles (80 km) or less and at speeds of
55 mph (90 km/h) or less, there is a good chance that the
tire can be repaired. The tire can operate effectively with
no air pressure for up to 200 miles (320 km) at speeds
up to
55 mph (90 km/h), but the tire would then have to
be replaced. Also remember: When a tire is filled with
air, it provides a cushion between the road and the
wheel. Because you do not have this cushion when
driving on a deflated tire, try to avoid potholes that
could damage your wheel and require replacement of it.
Some road hazards can damage a
tire beyond repair. This
damage could occur before you’ve driven on the tire in a
deflated condition. Whenever a tire has been damaged, or
if you’ve driven any distance on a deflated
EMT, check
with a Goodyear EMT Service Center to determine
whether the tire can be repaired or should be replaced. To
maintain your vehicle’s extended mobility feature,
all
replacement tires must be Extended Mobility Tires.
See the Goodyear Extended Mobility Tire Owner’s
Manual and Limited Warranty supplied with your
Corvette for additional information.
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on
the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct
inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold.
“Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least
three hours or driven no more than
1 mile (1.6 km).
For competitive driving or high-speed driving (over
150 mph or 240 km/h), make sure your tires are inflated
to 35 psi
(240 kPa). When you end this type of driving,
reduce the cold inflation pressures (if necessary) to those
listed on the Tire-Loading Information label.
I NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following:
0 Too much flexing
Too much heat
0 Tire overloading
0 Bad wear
0 Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
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If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
If you have a compact spare tire, it should be at
60 psi (420 Wa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve
stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt
and moisture.
Tire Rotation
The tires on your Corvette are directional, asymmetrical
and are different sizes front to rear. Due to this, your
tires should not be rotated. Each tire and wheel should
be used only in the position it is in.
When It’s Time for New Tires
One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the
treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires
have
only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaning the Outside of Your Corvette
The paint finish on your vehicle providqs beauty, depth
of color, gloss retention and durability.
Washing Your Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep
it clean
by washing it often with lukewarm or cold
water.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun.
Don’t
use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use
liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps.
Don’t
use cleaning agents that are petroleum based,
or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents
should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on
the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a
soft, clean chamois or a
100% cotton towel to avoid
surface scratches and water spotting. High
pressure car washes may cause water to enter your
vehicle.
NOTICE:
Conveyor systems on some automatic car washes
may damage a Corvette. They may not have enough clearance for the undercarriage or for the
extra wide rear tires
on Grand Sport Coupe
models.
Check with the manager before using a car wash,
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Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Corvette
by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the
paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning
products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and
Materials” in the Index.)

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Usage
Passive Keyless Entry Module
Instrument Cluster, Driver
Information Center, Air Bag System
Back-up Lamps Switch,
Transmission Position Switch,
One to Four Shift Solenoid
Cooling Fan Relay Coil #1
, 2,3
Canister Purge Solenoid, EGR
Circuit (LTl), Mass Airflow
Sensor, One to Four Shift Relay,
Brake Switch (Automatic), Air
Pump Relay
Power Mirror Adjuster Control,
Lighted Rearview Mirror, Visor
Vanity Mirrors
Cruise Control Engage Switch,
Daytime Running Lamps Module,
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Module, Cruise Control Cut-off
Relay
Engine Control Module
Fuse
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43
Usage
Air Bag System
Central Control Module
Footwell Courtesy Lamps, Door Courtesy Lamps, Glove
Compartment Lamps, Lighted
Rearview Mirror
Bose Amplifier Relay, Power
Antenna Relay, Cargo Compartment Lamps
Instrument Cluster, Tone
Generator, Dome Lamp Relay
Central Control Module
Radio Receiver (Battery), Radio
Control Head, Passive Keyless
Entry Module
Sport Seats
Power Door Lock Switches,
Driver Information Center, Passive Keyless Entry Module
Heater and A/C Programmer
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The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.
Air Conditioning ................. See the refrigerant information label under the hood.
Automatic Transmission
Drain and Refill
.............................................. 5 quarts (4.7 L)*
Overhaul
............................................. 10.8 quarts (10.2 L)*
LT1 ........... ................................... 14.5 quarts (13.7 L)
LT4
.................................................... 14.6quarts(13.8L)
Without Filter Change
....................................... 4.0 quarts (3.8 L)*
With Filter Change ......................................... 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)*
FuelTank ................................ ............. 20.0 gallons (75.7 L)
Manual Transmission (Overhaul)
............................. 2.2 quarts (2.1 L)*
Rear Axle
Lubricant
.................................................. 1.5 quarts (1.42 L)
Limited Slip Additive
...................................... .4.0 ounces (1 18 ml)
Tire Pressures
.......... See Tire-Loading Information label on rear edge of driver’s door
Cooling System
Crankcase
* Recheck fluid level after filling. See Section 6 or the Index.
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Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids
or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part
D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
pegorm these underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
Power Antenna Service
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in
the Index for further details.
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................................... 2-94
Flood Lamps
................................ 2-45
Downshifting
.................................. 2-26
Drive, Automatic Transmission
.................... 2-23
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-98
DriverPosition
................................. 1-11
Driving
........................................ 4-1
Defensive
.................................... 4-1
Drunken ..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-20
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-26
In Foreign Countries ......................... . 6-4
IntheRain
.................................. 4-16
Night
...................................... 4-15
On Curves ................................... 4- 10
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-22
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-25
Through Deep Water
.......................... 4- 18
WetRoads
.................................. 4-16
Winter
...................................... 4-24
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
Locks
....................................... 2-3
Storage
..................................... 2-47
City
........................................ 4-19
Electrical Equipment, Adding
.......... 2-19,3-18, 6-64
Electrical System
............................... 6-64
Electronic Climate Control System
.................. 3-4 EMT
......................................... 6-47
Engine
........................................ 6-8
Accessory Belt
............................... 6-79
Coolant
..................................... 6-25
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-20
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-40
Coolant Temperature Gauge
.................... 2-82
Exhaust
..................................... 2-32
FuseBlocks
................................. 6-69
Identification
................................ 6-63
Oil
......................................... 6-10
Oil, Adding
................................. 6-11
Oil, Additives
................................ 6-13
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-40
Oil. Checking
................................ 6-11
Oil, Life Monitor
............................. 2-91
Oil, Temperature Gauge
........................ 2-90
Oil, Used
................................... 6-14
Oil, When to Change
.......................... 6-14
Running While Parked
......................... 2-33
Specifications
................................. 6-74
Oil, Pressure Gauge
........................... 2-89
EnglishMetric Button
........................... 2-74
Ethanol
........................................ 6-4
Exhaust, Engine
................................ 2-32
Express-Down Window
............... .......... 2-34
Overheating
................................. 5-13
StartingYour ................................ 2-18
Extended Mobility Tires
......................... 6-47

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Fabric Protection
............................... 6-55
Fan Control Buttons
.......................... 3.1. 3.4
Fiberglass Springs
.............................. 6-6 1
Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission ................... 2-24
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-5
Filter. Air Cleaner .............................. 6- 15
Finish Care .................................... 6-58
FinishDamage
................................. 6-60
First Gear, Automatic Transmission
................ 2-23
First Gear, Manual Transmission
................... 2-24
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-22
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-76
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-46
Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement
..................... 6-40
FogLamps
.................................... 2-44
Foreign Countries, Fuel
........................... 6-4
Fourth Gear, Manual Transmission
................. 2-24
French Language Manual
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FrontTowing ................................... 5-8
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .......... 6-38
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Canada
...................................... 6-4
Gauge
....................................... 2-94
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
Fuel, Filling Your Tank
........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-65
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GaugeMarhngs .............................. 2-96
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-82
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-89
Engine Oil Temperature
........................ 2-90
Fuel
....................................... 2-94
Gear Positions
............................ 2-21, 2-24
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-28
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-28
Guide en FranGais
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GAWR ....................................... 4-28
.. .................................
GVWR ..................................... 4-28
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-36
Hardtop. Convertible
............................ 2-64
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-1
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
...................... 6-36
Headlamp Doors
............................... 2-43
HighLow Beam Changer
...................... 2-36
Wiring
..................................... 6-64
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance
.............. 8-3
Headlamps
.................................... 2-42
Heating
.................................... 3-2, 3-6
Heritage Pages .... 111 ...................................
High-Beam Lamps .............................. 2-36
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-22
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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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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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