Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To Raise Your Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking
brake firmly and shift an automatic
transmission into
“P” (Park). Shift a
manual transmission into
“R’
(Reverse). Lower both windows and
sunshades and turn the ignition key to
“LOCK.”
2. Press either the storage compartment lid release button behind the driver’s
seat or in the center console.
3. Turn the latch handles outward. Pull
the top up and forward until it lines
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with the windshield.
4. Latch the top by turning the handles
toward the center of the vehicle.
If
needed, push down on the outside
corners.
5. Lift the rear of the top and close the
compartment lid firmly.
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6. Lower the rear of the top so the latch
pins align with the holes in the lid.
To
secure the rear of the top, push down
firmly on both corners.
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5. Using the wrench, remove the two
lower bolts (A) from the lock pillar
bracket on each side.
6. Remove the bolt (B) from the bottom
flange of each lock pillar bracket.
7. Then remove the two upper bolts (C)
from the receiver bracket on each side
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Slide both lock pillar brackets down
and forward from the receiver
brackets.
You may need to lift the
hardtop slightly to remove
the
brackets.
Disconnect both wire connectors
behind the lock pillar brackets. These
are the rear window defogger wires.
10. With one person on each side, gently
lift the hardtop about eight inches
(200 mm) straight up. Remove the
hardtop over the rear of the vehicle.
NOTICE:
To help avoid damaging the hardtop
when not
in use:
Store the hardtop in its normal
position, resting
on its mounting
brackets.
with the hardtop.
Store hardware and trim panel
11. Connect the rear window defogger
electrical connectors to the
convertible top rear window. Make
sure they are inside the vehicle.
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TO Install Your Convertible Hardtop
1. Park on a level surface, set the parkinl
brake firmly and shift an automatic
transmission into
“F’” (Park). Shift
a manual transmission into
“R’
(Reverse). Lower both windows and
sunshades.
Turn off the radio to lower
the power antenna and turn the
ignition key to
“LOCK.”
electrical connectors behind the lock
pillar.
3. Lower the convertible top. Refer to
“Convertible Top” in the Index.
4. With one person on each side,
carefully position the hardtop over
the vehicle. Lower the hardtop slowly. aligning the rear bolt spacers onto the
bezels, and front conical nuts into the
2. Disconnect both rear window defogger
tapered receivers. Realign the hardtop
if necessary.
NOTICE:
To help avoid damage, don’t force
the rear of the hardtop down. The
hardtop may rest slightly above the
$forage compartment lid until the
release lever
is pulled. See step 8 in
this procedure.
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i. Move both seatbacks forward. Slide
the lock pillar bracket into the receiver
bracket until
the scribed line is even
with the lower edge of the receiver
bracket.
i. Connect the electrical connectors to
the hardtop rear window. Make sure
they are inside the vehicle. 7.
Insert the two upper bolts
(C), into
both receiver brackets. You kay have
to lift the hardtop slightly to install the
lock pillar bracket.
8. If the hardtop hasn’t lowered into
position, pull the release lever- behind
the driver’s seat under the storage
compartment lid.
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3. Secure but don’t tighten the rear
corner bracket bolts using the ratchet.
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10. Tighten the front bolts using the
11. Insert the lower bolt into the bottom
flange of the lock pillar brackets
and tighten. Install and tighten the
remaining bolts into the lock pillar
brackets. wrench.
12. Using the
ratchet, tighten the rear
corner bracket bolts.
Do not
over-tighten these bolts.
13. Slide the rear trim panel in place.
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine In this part you’ll find out how to
operate the comfort control
systems and audio systems
offered with your Corvette
. Be
sure to read about the particular
system supplied with your
vehicle
.
Part 3
Comfort Controls & Audio
Systems
Comfort Controls ................................................ 106
Air Conditioner Controls ........................................ 106
Automatic Electronic Climate Control .............................. 108
Rear Window Defogger ......................................... 111
Treated Windshield ............................................ 111
Flow-Through Ventilation System ................................. 111
Audio Systems .................................................. 112
Setting the Clock .............................................. 113
Noise Reduction ............................................... 113
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player ........................... 113
DelcoBose AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player
......................................... 115
Understanding Radio Reception .................................. 117
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ................................. 117
Care of Your Compact Discs ..................................... 118
Power Antenna Mast Care ................................... 118
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This delay helps prevent a false reading.
If vehicle speed remains above
25 mph
(40 kmh) or the temperature goes down,
the display is updated immediately.
If your vehicle has been
off for more than
three hours, the current outside
temperature will be stored
in the system
when you start the vehicle.
Inside Temperature: This sensor is in the
center air outlet on the passenger side.
If you block or cover either interior
sensor, the system will give a false
reading.
Automatic Control
The system will adjust to maintain the
temperature you set. It will select the best
fan speed and air flow setting to keep you
comfortable with the least amount of
noise.
1. Press the arrows on the “TEMP SET”
switch to set a comfortable
temperature.
2. Press “AUTO.”
The fan speed will adjust automatically unless you press
the arrows on the switch.
Manual Heating
The heater works best if you keep your
windows closed while using it.
1. Press the arrows on the “TEMP SET”
switch to set a comfortable
temperature.
2. Press uj .
3. Press the arrows on the fan speed
switch if you don’t like the automatic
setting. In “AUTO
# ” on cold days,
the fan will stay off until the coolant
warms up enough to heat your vehicle.
If your vehicle has an engine coolant
heater and you use it in cold weather,
0 OF (-1 8 O C) or lower, your heating
system can provide heat more quickly
because the engine coolant
is already
warmed. See “Engine Coolant Heater”
in the Index.
Manual Bi-Level
Bi-level can heat or cool outside air and
direct it in two directions.
1. Press the arrows on the “TEMP SET”
switch to set a comfortable
temperature.
2. Press 3 .
3. Press the arrows on the fan speed
switch if
you don’t like the automatic
setting.
Manual Ventilation
For mild outside temperatures, when little
heating or cooling is needed, you can still
direct outside
air through your vehicle.
1. Press the arrows on the “TEMP SET”
switch to set a comfortable
temperature. For ventilation, the system can’t cool the vehicle below
the outside temperature.
2. Press dJ .
3. Press the arrows on the fan speed
switch if you don’t like the automatic
setting.
Manual Cooling
The air conditioner works best if you keep
your windows closed. On very hat days,
open the windows just long enough for
the hot air to escape.
1. Press the arrows on the “TEMP SET”
switch to set a comfortable
temperature.
2. Press a. After cool-down, adjust
the air flow to another setting. The
compressor works in all settings
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except ‘j and-; and at all
temperatures above freezing.
3. Press the arrows on the fan speed
switch if you don’t like the automatic
setting. In
“AUTO # ” on hot days,
the fan speed will be low at fist to
help get rid of the hot inside air..
When the air conditioner is on,
you may
notice slight changes
in your vehicle’s
engine speed and power. This is normal
because the system is designed to cycle
the compressor on and off to keep the
desired temperature and help fuel
economy.
Defogging and Defrosting
Windows
Your vehicle has several settings for
clearing your windows. The air
conditioner compressor will run to help
remove moisture from the air.
To defrost the windshield quickly:
1. Press the arrows on the “TEMP SET”
switch to set
a comfortable
temperature.
2. Press .
3. The fan will go to high speed. After
the windows are clear, you can lower
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the speed using 7 or
“AUTO .”
To warm passengers while keeping the
windshield clear:
1. Press the arrows on the “TEMP SET”
switch
to set a comfortable
temperature.
2. Press -2 and at the same time.
3. Press the arrows on the fan speed
switch if you don’t like the automatic
setting.
To defrost
the side windows quickly:
1. Press the arrows on the “TEMP SET”
switch to set a‘comfortable
temperature.
2. Press c2 .
3. Press the arrows on the fan speed
switch if you don’t like the automatic
setting.
System Problems
If ,the light above a button flashes when
you turn on the ignition, your system may
have an electrical problem. The flashing
will continue for one minute, then stop.
The flashing light could also mean the
refrigerant level
is too low in your
system. The light will continue to flash, even
if refrigerant
is added, until the
system is reset. Have your system
checked and serviced
if needed.
To reset yoilr system:
1. Turn your ignition key to “Off’ or
2. Remove the courtesy lights and radio
fuses from the main fuse panel and
wait one minute. See “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers” in the Index.
3. Put the fuses back in and start your
The light shouldn’t come on and your
system should be working properly. If
you still have a problem, see your dealer.
“LOCK.”
vehicle.
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Setting the Clock
1. Press “SET.”
2. Within five seconds, press and hold
“TUNE
v ” until the correct hour
appears.
correct minute appears.
3. Press and hold “TUNE A ” until the
Noise Reduction
Your audio system has automatic Dolby@
B Noise Reduction.
Dolby and the
00 @are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Noise reduction system manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
AMIFM Stereo with Cassette
Tape Player
To Play the Radio
Turn the upper knob to turn the system on
or
off.
Volume: Turn the upper knob to adjust
the volume.
Recall: Press the upper knob to recall the
station being played or
the clock display.
0 c3 0
STOP PLAY
0 0 0
Finding a Station
Band:
Press the “AM-FM” button to get
AM or F”. The lighted display shows
your selection.
fine: Press “TUNE or A ” to choose
radio stations. For fast tuning, press and
hold one side of the button, then press the
other side.
Seek: Press “AUTO’ then “TUNE v or
A ” and the radio will tune to the next
lower or higher station and stay there.
Pushbuttons: The six pushbuttons let
you return to your favorite stations. To
set up to
12 stations (6 AM and
6 FM), just:
1. Tune in the station.
2. Press “SET.”
3. Within five seconds, press one of the
six pushbuttons. Whenever you press
that button, the preset station will
return.
Repeat these steps for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone
Bass:
Turn the “BASS” knob to the right
to hear more bass.
Treble: Turn the “TREB” control behind
the “BASS” knob to the right to hear
more treble.
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