Chevrolet 1996 Corvette User manual

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The 1996 Corvette Owner’s Manual
Seats and Restraint Systems ............................................................... 1-1
This section tellsyou how to use yourseats and safety belts properly.It also explains the air bag system.
FeaturesandControls .................................................................. 2-1
This section explains how tostart and operate your Corvette.
ComfortControlsandAudioSystems ..................................................... 3-1
This section tellsyou how to adjust the ventilation andcomfort controls and how to operate your
audio system.
Here you’ll find helpful information and tipsabout the road and howto drive under different conditions.
YourDrivingandtheRoad .............................................................. 4-1
ProblemsontheRoad .................................................................. 5-1
This section tellsyou what to do if you have a problem while driving, such asa flat tire or overheated
engine, etc.
ServiceandAppearance Care.. .......................................................... 6-1
Maintenanceschedule .................................................................. 7-1
CustomerAssistanceInformation ........................................................ 8-1
Here the manual tells you howto keep yourCorvette running properly and looking good.
This section tellsyou when to perform vehiclemaintenance and whatfluids and lubricantsto use.
This section tellsyou how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how toget service and owner publications.
It also gives you information on“ReportingSafety Defects” on page 8-9.
Index ................................................................................. 9-1
Here’s an alphabetical listingof almost every subject in thismanual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.
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GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GMEmblem,
CHEVROLET, theCHEVROLET Emblem,
CORVETTE and the CORVETTE Emblem,are
registered trademarks ofGeneral Motors Corporation.
This manual includes the latest information at thetime it
was printed.We reserve the rightto make changes in the
product after thattime without further notice.For
vehicles first soldin Canada, substitute thename
“General Motors ofCanada Limited” for Chevrolet
Motor Division whenever
it appears in this manual.
Please keep this manual in your Corvette,
so it will be
there
if you ever need it when you’re on the road.If you
sell the.vehicle,please leave this manualin it
so the new
owner can
use it.
Litho in
U.S.A.
Part No. 10261 162 B First Edition
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VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION
THROUGH
National Institute for
AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICE
EXCELLENCE
We support voluntary
technician certification.
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a
French Language Manual:
Aux propri6taires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous
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ou au:
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@CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1995
All Rights Reserved

CORVETTE: THE AMERICAN
DREAM MACHINE
In the early OS, it was only a designer’s dream. Today
the Corvette stands alone as America’s dream car
-- a
testament to its unmistakable charisma andthe
excitement it inspires. Unique styling,powerful
performance and an undeniable panache havemade
Corvette one of the most celebratedsports 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. Witha two-speed
Powerglide automatic transmission, Blue Flame
six-cylinder engine, and gleamingPolo White exterior,
the Corvette began its driveinto the heart ofAmerica.
Designers freshened up the ’Vette in
1956 by adding a
removable hardtop and thefamous Corvette “coves.”
The sculptured body enhanced its sportylook, and a
standard
2 1 0-horsepower Chevy V8 engine solidified
Corvette’s reputation as
a production race car.
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In 1963, Corvette hit the road with an eye-catching new
look
-- the StingRay coupe. An instant success, the
now-classic StingRay featured concealed headlamps
and
a unique split rear window.The split window would
only be offered in
1963, making this model among the
most prized Corvettes ever built.
Restyled inside and out for
1968, this 'Vette sported a
lean and hungryshape, creating a sense of motion even
when standing still. And for the first time, Corvette
offered removable roof panels.
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For its 25th anniversary, the 1978 Corvette received a new fastback roofline with a wide expanse of glass that
wrapped around
the sides. Emblenx front and rear identified the '78 'Vette as a Silver Anniversary model.
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Now in its 44th year of production, Corvette only gets
better. From the Grand Sport 330-horsepower
LT4 engine
to state-of-the-art refinements standard on all Corvettes,
today’s Corvette is a premier driving machine.
In 1984, the fourth generation
of America’s favorite
sports car anticipated the future with a sleek look and
advanced technology that provided superior handling
and performance. Windshield angle was the sheerest of
any domestic vehicle, cornering ability the tightest of
any production car. In short, the 1984 redesign enhanced
the Corvette’s reputation as a leader in the world sports
car market.
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CORVETTE ASSEMBLY PLANT
The Corvette Assembly Plant in Bowling Green,
Kentucky is one of the most sophisticated and
computerized automobile assembly facilities in the
world.
To build your 1996 Corvette,over 1,200 employes
teamed up with the70 high-tech robots that assist in
a
variety of processes, from welding to painting.
The Bowling Green facility is Corvette’s thirdhome
since 1953.Sincebeginning production in June
of 1981,
it has become one of Kentucky’s mostpopular tourist
attractions.
Corvette Assembly Plant toursare conducted Monday
through Friday. Reservations are requiredfor groups
of
10 or more. For more information, call [phone].
The new National Corvette Museum, located near the
assembly plant, opened its doors in September
of 1994.
It isalso attracting tourists to the area.
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How to Use This Manual
Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning
to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you
do this,it will help you learn about the features and
controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find
that pictures and words work together to explain
things quickly.
Index
A good place to look for what you needisthe Index in
the back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list
of all
that’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll
find it.
Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We
use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things
that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then
we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the
hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or
others could be hurt.
You will also find a circle
with a slash through it in
this book. This safety
symbol means “Don’t,”
“Don’t do this,” or “Don’t
let this happen.”

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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you will find these notices:
I NOTICE:
These mean thereis something that could
damage your vehicle.
In the notice area, we tell you about something that can
damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would
not be covered by your warranty, andit could be costly.
But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid
the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in differentcolorsor
in different words.
You’ll also see warning labels
on your vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
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