1997 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Storage
There are three rear storage compartments in the floor of
'i the rear hatch area. To
access the center storage compartment, pull
up on
the two latches to release the carpet lid.
Remove the carpet lid. There are two other storage
compartments, one on each side
of the center
compartment. Each
of these compartments has one
latch which operates the same as the two on the
center carpet
lid.

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If your Corvette has a compact disc player, it is
stored in the center rear storage compartment.
To help avoid damage to the compact disc player,
do not store items such as liquids or sharp objects
that could puncture or cut the compact disc
player or wiring.
Convenience Net (Option)
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You will see
it on the back wall of the rear area
of the vehicle.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, in the net. It can help
keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick
starts and stops. The net is not for larger, heavier loads.
You can unhook the net and place it in one
of the rear
storage pockets when
you are not using it. A vinyl
storage bag has also been provided.
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
The ashtray is located on the instrument panel, next to
the lighter.
To use the ashtray, lift up on the bottom of
the door.
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.
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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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go.
~ When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
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.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also swing them to the side.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover to expose the
vanity
mirror. When the cover is lifted, the lights will
come on automatically, even if the ignition is
off.
Accessory Outlet
This outlet is located inside the center console, on
the forward left side. Remove the tethered cap to use
the outlet. The outlet can be used to connect electrical
equipment such as a cellular phone or
CB radio.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Be sure to follow the installation instructions included
with the equipment. Replace the cap when the outlet is
not in use.
NOTICE:
When using the accessory outlet:
The maximum load of any electrical
equipment should not exceed
15 amps.
Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment
when not in use. Leaving electrical
equipment on for extended periods can
drain your battery.
We recommend that you see a qualified technician or
your dealer for the proper installation of your equipment.
Floor Mats (Option)
Your vehicle’s floor mats are specially designed to
remain in position under your feet and out of reach
of the accelerator pedal. The driver’s side floor mat is
held in place by two locator hooks and the passenger
side is held in place by one.
Be sure that the driver’s side
floor mat is properly
placed
on the floor so that it does not block the
movement of the accelerator pedal.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mats Roof Panel
To remove the floor mats,
pull up on the rear
of the
mat to disconnect from the
locator hooks.
To reinstall the floor mats, line up the openings in the
floor mat over the locator hooks and push down
into place.
For proper cleaning instructions
of the carpeted floor
mats, see “Fabric Protection” in the Index.
Removing the Roof Panel
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Don’t try to remove the roof panel while the
vehicle is moving. Trying to remove the roof
panel while the vehicle is moving could cause an
accident. The panel could fall into the vehicle and
cause you to lose control, or
it could fly off and
strike another vehicle.
You or others could be
injured. Remove the roof panel only when the
vehicle is parked.
Until you are sure you can remove the panel alone, have
someone help you.

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To avoid damage to the roof panel, paint and
weatherstripping do not drop or rest it on
its edges.
Place the roof panel in the egg-shaped stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle.
2. Open the rear liftgate and remove any items that may
interfere with proper storage of the roof panel. Also
install the two egg-shaped stowage receivers into the
floor
of the rear storage compartment. Secure both
receivers into their proper positions by turning them
to the left.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Lower the windows and open the doors.
There are two latches on the front
of the roof panel
near each door
(A), and one rear latch (B).
4. To unlock the front of the roof panel, pull down each
of the front handles. Grasp the handles with your
fingers and pull each toward
you. Complete a 180"
rotation toward the center of the vehicle. Then push
up on each
of the handles.
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5. To unlock the rear of the roof panel, press the latch
release button with your thumb and pull down the
latch lever with your fingers.
6. After releasing the latches, return the sun visors to
the forward position.
'. Stand on one side of the vehicle and, if necessary,
have your helper stand on the other side. Together,
carefully lift the front edge of the panel up and
forward, and out of the vehicle opening.
8. When the panel is loosened from the vehicle, one
person should grasp the roof panel as close to the
center of the car as possible and lift away the panel.
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