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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CORVETTE: THE AMERICAN
DREAM MACHINE
In the early O OS, it was only a designer’s dream. Today
the Corvette stands alone as America’s dream car
-- a
testament to its unmistakable charisma and the
excitement it inspires. Unique styling, powerful
performance and an undeniable panache have made
Corvette one
of the most celebrated sports cars in
the world.
In
1953, Corvette produced 300 new lightweight
fiberglass roadsters.
A handful went to project
engineers, General Motors managers, and a select group
of movie stars and celebrities. With a two-speed
Powerglide automatic transmission, Blue Flame
six-cylinder engine, and gleaming Polo White exterior,
the Corvette began its drive into the heart
of America.
Designers freshened up the ’Vette in
1956 by adding a
removable hardtop and the famous Corvette “coves.”
The sculptured body enhanced its sporty look, and a
standard 210-horsepower Chevy V8 engine solidified
Corvette’s reputation as a production race car.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system work
for you. Your comfort control system uses
ozone-friendly
R- 134a refrigerant.
With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has
a flow-through ventilation system described later
in
this section.
Manual Comfort Controls
Fan Knob
The left knob is the fan knob and selects the force of air
you want. Turn the knob to the right to increase fan speed
and to the
left to decrease fan speed. The fan must be
turned on for the
air conditioning compressor to operate.
Temperature Knob
The center knob controls the temperature of the air
coming through the system.
Turn it to the left (toward
the blue area) for cooler air. Turn it to the right (toward\
the red area) for warmer air.
Mode Knob
The right knob selects the direction of where the air will
enter the vehicle.
/.I UPPER: This setting directs most of the air
through the instrument panel outlets with a very small
amount of air directed to the lower outlets.
+H BI-LEVEL: This setting directs air into your
vehicle in two ways. Cooler air
is directed toward your
upper body through the instrument panel outlets, while
warmer air is directed through the lower outlets.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Air Conditioning Heating
On
very hot days, your vehicle will cool down more
quickly and economically if you open the windows long
enough to let hot inside
air escape. Then keep your
windows closed in order to allow the air conditioning to
work best. Maximum cooling will occur when the
RECIRCULATE setting is operating, airflow direction is
in the upper mode, and the temperature control knob (on
a manual climate control system) is turned all the way to
the blue area. These settings will be selected by the
Automatic Electronic Dual Climate Control System if
operating in AUTO when maximum cooling is required.
When the air conditioning is on, you may sometimes
notice slight changes in your vehicle’s engine
performance and power. This is normal. The system is
designed to .help fuel economy while maintaining the
desired cooling level.
The
air conditioning removes moisture from the air, so you
may notice water dripping fi-om under your vehicle when
it is idling or after it has been turned
off. This is normal. The
heater works best
if you keep your windows closed.
Maximum heating will occur when airflow direction is
in the lower mode and the temperature control knob (on
a manual climate control system) is all the way
in the
red area. These settings will be selected by the
Automatic Electronic Dual Climate Control System if
operating in AUTO when maximum heating is required.
The BI-LEVEL setting is designed for use on sunny days
when the
air is only moderately warm or cool. On days
like these, the sun may adequately warm your upper body,
but your lower body may not
be warm enough. The
BI-LEVEL setting will direct cooler airflow to
your upper
body and warmer
air to the floor area.
If you have the optional engine coolant heater and use it
during cold weather
0°F (- 18 “C) or lower, your heating
system will provide heat more quickly because the
coolant is already warmed. See “Engine Coolant Heater”
in the Index.
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