1995 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Storing the Roof Panel
1. Open the rear hatch and look for the two brackets in
the rear area. The brackets are below the courtesy
lamps.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Store the roof panel with its top up and its rear
pointing forward. Slide the rear corners of the roof
panel into the brackets and push forward.
NOTICE:
Don’t lift the front edge of the roof panel higher
than eight inches
(200 mm) when the corners are
in the brackets. If you do, you could damage the roof panel.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Lower the front of the roof panel, centering it over
the latch pin.
Pull the release toward
you and press down on the
roof panel.
Push the release forward until it latches.
Gently lift up on the roof panel to be sure it is locked
in place.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Installing the Roof Panel 3. Lower the roof panel onto the vehicle, rear edge first,
and place the rear guide pins into the holes in the
roof opening.
4. Lower the front of the roof panel, and align the front
guide pins.
5. Tighten the rear bolts part way.
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NOTICE:
If you tighten bolts that are improperly started,
the threads can become stripped. Be sure all bolts are properly started before you tighten them.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly
and shift an automatic transmission into
PARK (P).
Shift a manual transmission into REVERSE (R).
Lower both windows, turn the ignition key to LOCK
and move both sunshades to the side.
2. If the roof panel is stored in the rear area, remove it
by reversing the steps under “Storing the Roof
Panel” above.
6. Use the ratchet to start the front bolts. If the bolts are
hard to start, tighten the rear bolts some more.
Holding down the panel on the outside will also
help.
7. Fully tighten the rear bolts, then the front bolts.
If you hear a popping noise when you drive, the bolts
may not be tight enough. Be sure to tighten them
securely.

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Center Console
You can use the door key to lock and unlock the
console. Don’t leave the key in the lock, or it could be
damaged when the driver sits down.
To use the storage area, push the button on the front end
of the console and lift. Your roof
panel or hardtop wrench
is stored inside the
console.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Storage Compartment
This compartment is in the floor behind the passenger’s
seat.
To use it, push the button and lift the lid at the
same time. Use the door key
to lock it.
The top tray can be removed. The jack
(if so equipped),
wheel lock key and wheel nut socket are stored below
the
tray.
I NOTICE:
Your Corvette’s radio receiver is in the rear
storage compartment.
To help avoid damage to
the receiver:
0 Securely store the jack (if so equipped) in
Store any other objects under the storage
Do not store items such as liquids or sharp
the foam container after
use.
tray carefully.
objects that could puncture or cut the radio
receiver or wiring.
Also, to reduce the potential for radio receiver
interference, do not install
any other electronic
module under the storage tray.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Door Storage Compartment Security Shade (Coupe)
Each door has a storage compartment below the armrest. The security shade can provide hidden storage in the
rear area
of your vehicle.
To use the security shade:
1. Pull the security shade by the center handle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ashtray and Lighter
Ashtray
2. Put the ends of the shade into the slots behind the
seats.
To use the ashtray, push on the right side of the door
next to the shift lever.
To remove it, lift up on the
snuffer.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
Don’t put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtray.
If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them on fire, causing
damage.
You can remove the ashtray and use the space as a
second cupholder. When
you put the ashtray back, be
sure to use the rear opening.
NOTICE:
Loose objects (such as paper clips) can lodge
behind and beneath the ashtray lid and prevent
movement of the lid. Avoid putting small loose
objects near the ashtray.
Cigarette Lighter
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To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go.
When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
I NOTICE:
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating.
If you do, it won’t be able to
back
away from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
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