2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE roof

Seats and Restraint Systems
........................ 7
Front Seats
.............................................. 8
Safety Belts
............................................ 16
Child Restraints
...................................... 31
Airbag System
........................................ 50
Restraint System Check
......................... 66
Features and Controls
................................. 69
Keys
....................................................... 71
Doors and Locks
.................................... 78
Windows
................................................ 85
Theft-Deterrent Systems
......................... 87
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
....... 89
Mirrors
.................................................. 108
OnStar
®System
................................... 114
Universal Home Remote System
.......... 118
Storage Areas
...................................... 130
Roof Panel
........................................... 134
Convertible Top
.................................... 139Instrument Panel
........................................ 153
Instrument Panel Overview
................... 156
Climate Controls
................................... 179
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
... 188
Driver Information Center (DIC)
............ 207
Audio System(s)
................................... 244
Driving Your Vehicle
.................................. 273
Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
...................................... 274
Towing
................................................. 315
Service and Appearance Care
................... 317
Service
................................................. 319
Fuel
...................................................... 321
Checking Things Under the Hood
......... 328
Rear Axle
............................................. 370
Bulb Replacement
................................ 371
Windshield Replacement
....................... 375
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
... 375
2007 Chevrolet Corvette Owner ManualM
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Mirrors......................................................... 108
Manual Rearview Mirror............................. 108
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®and Compass................... 108
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with Compass........................................ 110
Outside Power Heated Mirrors................... 113
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror............. 113
Outside Convex Mirror............................... 114
OnStar
®System.......................................... 114
Universal Home Remote System................ 118
System Identication.................................. 118
Universal Home Remote System............... 118
Universal Home Remote System Operation
(With One Triangular LED)...................... 119
Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With Three Round LED)....... 123Storage Areas............................................. 130
Glove Box................................................. 130
Cupholder(s).............................................. 130
Center Console Storage Area.................... 130
Floor Mats................................................. 130
Rear Storage Area.................................... 131
Convenience Net....................................... 132
Cargo Cover............................................. 132
Roof Panel.................................................. 134
Removing the Roof Panel......................... 134
Storing the Roof Panel.............................. 136
Installing the Roof Panel........................... 138
Convertible Top.......................................... 139
Convertible Top (Manual).......................... 139
Convertible Top (Power)............................ 146
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Pull the divider up and snap it onto the snaps on
both sides of the trunk.
Convenience Net
If your vehicle has this feature it is 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 convenience
net is not for larger, heavier loads.
You can unhook the net and place it in one of the
rear storage compartments when not in use.
Cargo Cover
If your vehicle has this feature, 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 removable roof when it is
stored in the rear compartment.
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Roof Panel
The vehicle may have a removable roof panel.
Follow the procedures listed when removing
or installing it.
Removing the Roof Panel
{CAUTION:
Do not try to remove a 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 y 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.Notice:If you drop or rest a roof panel
on its edges, the roof panel, paint and/or
weatherstripping may be damaged. Always
place the roof panel in the stowage receivers
after removing it from the vehicle.
1. Park on a level surface and set the parking
brake. Shift an automatic transmission into
PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission
into NEUTRAL.
2. Make sure the ignition is off.
3. Lower both sun visors.
4. Open the rear hatch and remove any items
that may interfere with proper storage of the
roof panel.
5. Lower the windows.
There are two release latches on the front of
the roof panel and one rear release latch
on the back of the roof panel.
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6. To unlock the release latches on the front of
the roof panel, grasp each handle with your
ngers and pull it outward.The driver’s side handle moves toward the
driver’s door. The passenger’s side handle
moves toward the passenger’s door.
Driver’s Side Front Roof Panel Release LatchDriver’s Side Rear Roof Panel Release Hatch
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7. To unlock the rear of
the roof panel’s rear
release latch, press
the back of the
release handle (B).
Then press the
button on the front
of the release
handle, (A) with
your thumb.
Pull down the latch lever with your ngers.
8. Stand on one side of the vehicle, and if
necessary, have someone stand on the
other side. Together, carefully lift the front
edge of the roof panel up and forward.
9. When the roof panel is loosened from the
vehicle, one person should grasp the roof
panel as close to the center as possible and
lift it away from the vehicle.Storing the Roof Panel
{CAUTION:
If a roof panel is not stored properly, it
could be thrown about the vehicle in a
crash or sudden maneuver. People in the
vehicle could be injured. Whenever you
store a roof panel in the vehicle, always
be sure that it is stored securely in the
proper location.
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Notice:If you drop or rest a roof panel
on its edges, the roof panel, paint and/or
weatherstripping may be damaged. Always
place the roof panel in the stowage receivers
after removing it from the vehicle.
1. Turn the roof panel so that the front edge of
the panel is facing the storage area.
2. Insert the roof panel
so that the outside
front edges line up
between the receiver
covers. Push forward
on the roof panel
until it stops.3. Gently place the
roof panel down
so that the back
pins on the
roof panel drop
into the receivers
in the back of
the storage area.
Press down rmly to seat the pins in the receivers.
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Installing the Roof Panel
{CAUTION:
An improperly attached roof panel may
fall into or y off the vehicle. You or
others could be injured. After installing
the roof panel, always check that it is
rmly attached by pushing up on the
underside of the panel. Check now and
then to be sure the roof panel is rmly
in place.
Notice:If you drop or rest a roof panel
on its edges, the roof panel, paint and/or
weatherstripping may be damaged. Always
place the roof panel in the stowage receivers
after removing it from the vehicle.In most cases, it makes it easier if two people
re-install the roof panel.
1. Park on a level surface and set the parking
brake. Shift an automatic transmission into
PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission
into NEUTRAL.
2. Check that the front release latches and
the rear release latch on the vehicle’s roof
opening are in their opened positions before
attempting to install the roof panel.
3. If the roof panel is stored in the rear storage
area of the vehicle, grasp the rear edge of the
roof panel with both hands and gently lift it
up and remove it from the storage area.
4. Carefully place the roof panel over the top of
the vehicle.
5. Position the rear edge of the roof panel to the
weatherstrip on the back of the roof opening.
Then align and t the pins at the rear of the roof
panel inside the openings in the rear overhead
weatherstrip. Gently lower the front edge of the
roof panel to the front of the roof opening.
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