User manual CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1995

[. . . ] c n The -1995Corvette Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems FeaturesandControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section explains howto start and operate your Corvette. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your sound system. This section tellsyou how to use yourseats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SIR' (Air Bag) System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes. 4-27 Loading Your Vehicle TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE PRESSURE TIRE SPEED SIZE PSI/KPa RTG FRT. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION , MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U. S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label found on the driver's door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation. It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry. This weight is called Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver's door. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or theGross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the frontor rear axle. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spreadit out. Don't carry more than 100 pounds (45 kg) in your rear area. 4-28 NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because overloading. of Towing A Trailer If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else -- they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going. Your Corvette is neither designed nor intended totow a trailer. 4-29 NOTES 4-30 e n Section 5 Problems on the Road I I Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 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 fla. sh on and off. Hazard Warning Flashers Press the button to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. 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'eof 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 follow the stepsbelow to do it safely. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in damage costly to yourvehicle that wouldn't be coveredby your warranty. Trying to start your Corvette pushing or by pulling it could damage your vehicle, even if you have a manual transmission. And if you have an automatic transmission, it won't start thatway. I 5-2 To Jump Start Your Corvette: 1. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. 3. Turn off all lights that aren't needed, and radios. [. . . ] Ventilation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Visor Vanity Mirrors, Covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Visors, Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]