1999 CHEVROLET CORVETTE roof

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In 1963, Corvette hit the road with an eye-catching new
look
-- the Sting Ray coupe. An instant success, the
now
-classic Sting Ray featured concealed headlamps
and a unique split rear window. The split window would
only be offered in 1963, making this model among the
most prized Corvettes ever built.
Restyled inside and out for 1968, this 'Vette sported a
lean and hungry shape, creating a sense of motion even
when standing still. And for the first time, Corvette
offered removable roof panels.

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For its 25th anniversary, the 1978 Corvette paced the 62nd Annual Indianapolis 500 and received a new fastback
roofline with a wide expanse of glass that wrapped around the sides.

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In 1984, the fourth generation of America's favorite
sports car anticipated the future with a sleek look and
advanced technology that provided superior handling
and performance. Windshield angle was the sheerest of
any domestic vehicle, cornering ability the tightest of
any production car. In short, the 1984 redesign enhanced
the Corvette's reputation as a leader in the world sports
car market.
After 44 years of production, Corvette only got better.
The fifth
-generation Corvette arrived in 1997, featuring
a completely restyled body and a new, all
-aluminum,
5.7 Liter, 345
-horsepower LS1 V8 engine.The structure of the fifth
-generation redesign is the
stiffest ever developed in 44 years of Corvette
production, resulting in unparalleled ride quality and
outstanding handling. Also unique to the new Corvette
is a rear
-mounted transmission.
Available as a Coupe for 1997, the new Corvette offered
such standard features as extended
-mobility tires, a
Bose
audio system, and a new, latch-operated roof
designed for easy removal.
With many design cues inspired by the classic models
of the 1960s, the new fifth-generation Corvette is an
impressive combination of sleek styling and world
-class
sports car performance. For 1998, in addition to the
Coupe, a convertible was reintroduced. The
fifth-generation Corvette rollout was completed in 1999
with the introduction of the hardtop model.

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1-32 Top Strap
Canadian law requires that forward facing child
restraints have a top strap, and that the strap
be anchored.
If your child restraint has a top strap, it should
be anchored.Vehicles First Sold in the United States:
Was your vehicle first sold in the United States? If so,
don't use a child restraint with a top strap in your
vehicle because there's no place to anchor a top strap.
You shouldn't use this type of child restraint without
anchoring the top strap.
Vehicles First Sold in Canada:
If your vehicle has a fixed roof and was first sold in
Canada, you can ask your dealer to install a top strap
anchor for you. This work will be done for you free of
charge. If you want to install the anchor yourself, your
dealer can tell you how to do it. Anchor the top strap to
the bracket.
If your vehicle is a convertible or has a removable roof,
don't use a child restraint with a top strap because the
anchor can't be installed properly. You shouldn't use this
type of child restraint without anchoring the top strap.

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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
2
-4 Door Locks
2
-6 Memory (Option)
2
-7 Remote Function Actuation System
2
-14 Remote Hatch/Trunk Lid Release
2
-17 Universal Theft-Deterrent (Option)
2
-19 PASS-Key

2-20 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-21 Ignition Positions
2
-23 Starting Your Engine
2
-25 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2
-27 Automatic Transmission Operation
2
-30 Manual Transmission Operation
2
-34 Parking Brake
2
-35 Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission Only)
2
-37 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission)
2
-37 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)2
-38 Parking Over Things That Burn
2
-38 Engine Exhaust
2
-39 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
(Automatic Transmission)
2
-39 Limited-Slip Rear Axle
2
-40 Selective Real Time Damping (SRTD) (Option)
2
-41 Windows
2
-43 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-51 Exterior Lamps
2
-53 Interior Lamps
2
-54 Mirrors
2
-56 Storage Compartments
2
-61 Roof Panel (Option)
2
-68 Convertible Top (Option)
2
-74 The Instrument Panel -- Your
Information System
2
-77 Warning Lights, Gages and Messages
2
-92 Driver Information Center (DIC)

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2-57 Security Shade (Option)
The security shade can provide hidden storage in the
rear area of the vehicle. The shade is also helpful in
blocking the glare from the removeable roof when it is
stored in the rear compartment.
Using the Security Shade
1. Hook the elastic loops
on the front corners (A)
of the shade to the
T
-nuts located on the
front corners of the rear
hatch frame.
2. Hook the elastic loops on the rear corners (B) of the
shade to the hooks recessed inside the rear hatch
frame, near the rear corners.
Rear Storage Compartments
There are three rear storage compartments in the floor of the
rear hatch/trunk area on the passenger's and driver's side.
If you have a coupe or convertible model, your vehicle
will be equipped three storage compartment lids. If you
have a hardtop, your vehicle will only have a center
storage compartment lid.

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2-61 How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mats
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 ªFabric Protectionº in the Index.
Roof Panel (Option)
Removing the Roof Panel
CAUTION:
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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NOTICE:
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.
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).
Turn the ignition key to OFF. Lower both sunshades
and rotate them toward the door glass.
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 counterclockwise.
3. Lower the windows and open the doors.