CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1996 4.G Owners Manual

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Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that
can occur on the road.
Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know
you have a problem. Your front and
rear turn signal lamps will flash on and
off.
Press the button to make your front and rear turn signal
lamps flash on and off.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in.
To turn off the flashers, pull out on the collar.
When the hazard warning flashers
are on, your turn
signals won’t work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the sid\
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of the road about
300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use another
vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Corvette.
But please use the following steps to do it safely.
NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage
to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
Trying to start your Corvette by pushing or
pulling
it could damage your vehicle, even if you
have
a manual transmission. And if you have an
automatic transmission, it won’t
start that way.
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous
because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
They contain enough electricity to
If you don’t follow these steps exactly, some or all
of these things can hurt you.
burn
you.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
NOTICE:
If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching
each other.
If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don’t want.
You wouldn’t be able to
start your Corvette, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or accessory plug. Turn
off all lamps that
aren’t needed as well as radios. This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries.
In addition,
it could save your radio!
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4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the
positive
(+) and negative (-) terminals on each.
An electric fan can start up even when the engine
is not running and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing and tools away from any underhood
electric fan.
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If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty. Using
a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight
if
you need more light.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t
need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery
installed in every new
GM vehicle. But if a battery
has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid
is
there. If it is low, add water to take care of that
first.
If you don’t, explosive gas could be present.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you.
Don’t get
it on you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes
or on your skin, flush the place with
water and get medical help immediately.
5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or
missing insulation. If they do,
you could get a shock.
The vehicles could be damaged, too.
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you
badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts
once the engines are running.
6. Positive (+) goes to positive (+) and negative (-)
goes to negative (-) or a metal engine part. Connect
the red positive
(+) cable to the positive (+) terminal
of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote
positive
(+) terminal if the vehicle has one.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 7. Don't let the other end
touch metal. Connect
it to the positive
(+)
terminal of the good
battery. Use a remote
positive
(+) terminal if
the vehicle has one.
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8. Now connect the black
negative
(-) cable to
the good battery's negative
(-) terminal.
Don't let the other end
touch anything until the
next step.
9.
10.
The other end of the negative cable doesn't go to
the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal
part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead
battery. Attach the cable at least
18 inches (45 cm)
away from the dead battery, but not near engine
parts that move. The electrical connection is
just as
good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to
the battery is much less.
Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably
needs service.
12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent
electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch
each other or any other metal.
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A. Heavy Metal Engine Part
B. Good Battery
C. Dead Battery
Towing Your Vehicle
Try to have a Chevrolet dealer or a professional towing
service tow your Corvette. They can provide the right
equipment and know how to tow your vehicle without
damage. See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index.
If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it
was factory new by adding aftermarket items like fog
lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wbeels, these
instructions and illustrations may not be cbrrect.
Before you do anything, turn on the hazard
warning flashers.
When you call, tell the towing service:
That your vehicle cannot be towed from the rear with
That your vehicle has rear-wheel drive.
The make, model and year of your vehicle.
Whether you can still move the shift lever.
If there was an accident, what was damaged.
When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator
know that this manual contains detailed towing
instructions and illustrations. The operator may want to
see them.
sling-type equipment.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
To help avoid injury to you or others:
Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is
0 Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds.
0 Never tow with damaged parts not
fully secured.
0 Never get under your vehicle after it has
been lifted by the tow truck.
0 Always secure the vehicle on each side with
separate safety chains when towing it.
0 Never use J-hooks. Use T-hooks instead.
being towed.
A vehicle
can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t
adequately secured. This can cause a collision,
serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The
vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or
steel cables before
it is transported.
Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps,
canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp
edges underneath the towed vehicle. Always use
T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. Never use
J-hooks. They will damage drivetrain and
suspension components.
When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition
key
OFF. The steering wheel should be clamped in
a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device
designed for towing service.
Do not use the vehicle’s
steering column lock for this. The transmission should
be in
NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Front Towing
Tow Limits -- 35 mph (56 km/h), 50 miles (80 km)
Don't have your vehicle towed on the rear wheels unless
you must. If the vehicle must be towed on the rear
wheels, don't exceed the above limits or your
transmission will be damaged.
Go slow over rough
ground, and position one wheel at a time (angled
45 ") if
you have to go over curbs and rises. Wheels at the lifted
end should be at least
4 inches (100 mm) above the
ground. If these limits must be exceeded, then the rear
wheels have to be supported on a dolly.
Attach T-hook chains on both sides into slotted holes
behind and inboard of the front wheels. Use these slots
for sling equipment and car carrier securing.

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Position a 4" X 4" wood beam across sling chains
contacting under fascia just ahead of the curb protect
brackets
(A). Position the sling crossbar against the front of the
4" X 4" beam.
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