User manual CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1996

[. . . ] A n The 1996 Corvette Owner's Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FeaturesandControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section explains how to start and operate your Corvette. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system. 1-1 2-1 3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] If youhave a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where expect to you blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow. Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed the to posted limit or tothe prevailing rate if it's slower. Stay in the rightlane unless you want to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have theirown special rules. Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn't another vehicle in your "blind" spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect move to slightly slower at night. When you wantto leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you m i s s your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. The exit rampcan be curved, sometimesquite sharply. Reduce your speed according to speedometer, ' not your to your sense of motion. After driving any distance for at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower thanyou actually are. Is your vehicle readyfor a long trip?If you keep it serviced and maintained, it's ready to If it needs go. service, have it donebefore starting out. Of course, you'll find experienced and able service experts in Corvette dealerships all across North America. They'll be ready and willingto help if you needit. Here are some things you can check before a trip: 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full?Are all windowsclean inside and outside?Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels?Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread goodenough for long-distance driving?Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? [. . . ] Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UnderhoodLampsFuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Universal Theft-Deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Damage Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]