CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1996 4.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get under
a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
NOTICE:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow
the vehicle to fall off the jack. Be sure to fit the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising your vehicle.
7. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
clockwise. Raise the vehicle
far enough off the
ground
so there is enough room for the spare tire
to fit. Remove all the wheel
nuts and take off the
flat tire.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 8. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces and
spare wheel.
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When you change a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places
where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an
emergency, you can use
a cloth or a paper towel
to do this; but be sure to use
a scraper or wire
brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or
dirt off.
A CAUTION.
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you
do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could
fall
off, causing a.serious accident.
9. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the
nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut
by hand
until the wheel
is held against the hub.
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10. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
11. Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a criss-cross
sequence as shown.
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come
off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new
GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere
as soon as you can and have the
nuts tightened with
a torque wrench to 100 lb-ft
(140 N-m).

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Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification.
The LOWPLAT TIRE or SERVICE LTPWS light
will stay on as long as
you are using the compact spare
tire. It should
go out when the original tire is replaced.
After you have the flat tire repaired or replaced,
install the plastic nut caps and tighten them to
22 lb-in (2.5 N-m).
Storing a mat -- Except Grand Sport Coupe
Rear Tires
or Spare Tire and Tools
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,A CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment
of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.
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If your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire, the road tire
is larger than the spare,
so you must adjust the tray to
its lower position. Lift and push the tire carrier tray
towqrd the front
of the vehicle. The tray will drop to
its lower position.
If you are returning the spare to its storage area, raise
the tire carrier tray to its upper position. Put
the tire
on the tray. For the flat road tire, lift the latch
bolt, pull it toward the rear
of the vehicle, and the bolt
will drop down to the lower position. For the spare tire,
push up the latch bolt and push it toward the front
of the
vehicle to raise it to the upper position.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Put the hooked end of the wheel wrench into the slot in
the tray
(A). Lift the tray using the wheel wrench (B)
and insert the latch bolt into the notch in the tray (C). To
raise the tray, use the socket end of the wheel wrench to
turn the latch bolt counterclockwise. Turn the latch bolt
until it is snug. Put
the wheel wrench back in its place under the driver’s
seat. Be sure to tighten the wingnuts.
Put the jack, wheel nut socket and wheel lock
key in
the rear storage compartment behind the passenger’s
seat. Make sure the
parts are stored properly in the
foam container. Position the jack in the container
so
that you can read the yellow CAUTION label from
the driver’s seat. Replace the plastic tray and close the
storage compartment.
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Your Corvette’s radio receiver box is in the rear
storage compartment.
To help avoid damage,
carefully place the jack, socket and wheel lock
key into the foam container in the compartment.
Do not toss or ‘place the items against the radio
receiver
box or any wiring.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Storing a Flat Grand Sport Coupe Rear
Tire and
Tools
Storing a jack or other equipment in the
passenger compartment
of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.
A Grand Sport Coupe rear tire will not fit in the tray, so
you must put in on the floor of the rear area. Put the flat
tire
in the storage bag provided with the spare. Place the
tire on the rear area floor.
Use the luggage straps to hold the tire in place. Loosen
the straps, then attach each end
of the longer strap to the
rear cargo hooks.
Attach the other strap to the hook behind the console.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When the tire is stored in the rear cargo area, you can’t
store a removable roof panel. It will not fit into the
latches properly. Raise the tire carrier
tray to its upper
position and
tighten the latch bolt until it is snug.
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Do not place anything on top of the flat road tire
when it is stored in the rear area. If you stop
quickly, these things could
fly forward into the
passenger area and hurt someone. Secure any
loose articles in the rear area.
Put the wheel wrench back in its place under the driver’s
seat. Be sure to tighten the wingnuts.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Put the jack, wheel nut socket and wheel lock key in the
rear storage compartment behind the passenger’s seat.
Make sure the parts are stored properly in the foam
container. Position the jack in the container
so that you
can read the yellow CAUTION label fromthe driver’s
seat. Replace the plastic tray and close the storage
compartment.
NOTICE:
Your Corvette’s radio receiver box is in the rear
storage compartment.
To help avoid damage,
carefully place the jack, socket and wheel lock
key into the foam container in the compartment.
Do not toss or place the items against the radio
receiver box or any wiring.
Compact Spare Tire (If So Equipped)
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check
the’inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi
(420 Wa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare
tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is made to
perform well at posted speed limits for distances up to
3,000 miles (5 OOO km), so you can finish your trip and
have your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you
want.
Of course, it’s best to replace your spare with a
full-size tire as soon
as you can. Your spare will last
longer and
be in good shape in case you need it again.
When the compact spare is installed, your
vehicle’s handling capabilities will be reduced
during severe maneuvers.
If you drive too fast,
you could lose control
of your vehicle. You or
others could be injured. Don’t drive over
55 mph
(90 km/h) when the compact spare is installed.
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When the compact spare is installed, don’t take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with
guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on
the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel,
and maybe other parts
of your vehicle.
Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels
or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare
tire and its wheel together.
NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using
them can damage your car and can damage
the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on your
compact spare.
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice
or Snow
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is
to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as
“rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but
you must use caution.
If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can
explode, and you or others could be injured. And,
the transmission
or other parts of the vehicle can
overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment fire or other damage. When you’re
stuck, spin the wheels
as little as possible. Don’t
spin the wheels above
35 mph (55 kmh) as shown
on the speedometer.
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