1996 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 70

NOTICE: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, you can damage the clutch or transmission. The six-speed transmission has a spring that centers the shift lever near THIRD (3) and FOURTH (4). This spring helps you know which gear you are in when you are shifting. Be careful when shifting from FIRST(1) to SECOND ( 2 ) or downshifting from SIXTH (6) to FIFTH (5). The springs will try topull the gear shift lever toward FOURTH(4) and THIRD (3). Make sure you move the lever into SECOND (2) or FIFTH (5). If you let the lever move in the direction of the pulling, you may end up shifting from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) or from SIXTH (6) to THIRD (3). Ride Control (Option) You may have a ride control system on your Corvette called Real Time Damping (RTD). The system provides the following performance benefits: Reduced impact harshness 0 0 0 Improved road isolation Improved high-speed stability Improved handling response RIDE CONTROL SPORT This knob is on the center console. Turn it to select the ride control of your choice. 2-27