1996 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 197

11. Try to startthe vehicle with the dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 12. Remove the cables in reverse order toprevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch each other or any other metal. Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a Chevrolet dealer a professional towing or service tow your Corvette. They can provide the right equipment and know how to tow your vehicle without damage. See "Roadside Assistance" in the Index. If your vehicle has been changedor modified since it was factory new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wbeels, these instructions and illustrationsmay not be cbrrect. Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. When you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle cannot be towed from the rear with sling-type equipment. That your vehicle has rear-wheel drive. The make, model and year of your vehicle. Whether you can still move the shift lever. If there was an accident, what was damaged. I A I A. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery When the towing service arrives, let the operator tow know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations.The operator may want to see them. 5-6