CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2000 5.G Owners Manual

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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 of the vehicle.
Coupe Shown, Convertible Similar
If you have a coupe or convertible model, your vehicle
will be equipped with three storage compartment lids.
If you have a hardtop, your vehicle will only have a
center storage compartment lid.

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To access a storage compartment, pull up on the latch to
release the lid. Remove the storage compartment lid.
When replacing a storage compartment lid, make sure
the latch is in the correct location so the latch locks
securely into place.
NOTICE:
If your vehicle is equipped with the optional
trunk
-mounted CD changer, 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
damage, puncture or cut the trunk
-mounted
CD changer or wiring.
NOTICE:
Do not store heavy or sharp objects in the storage
compartments located in the hatch/trunk area.
If you do, the objects could damage the underbody.

2-55 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 convenience net is not for larger,
heavier loads.
You can unhook the net and place it in one of the rear
storage compartments when you are not using it.
On coupe models only, a vinyl storage bag has also
been provided.
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
The ashtray and cigarette lighter are located on the
instrument panel, in front of the shift lever. To use the
ashtray, lift up on the bottom of the door.
NOTICE:
Don't put papers and other things that burn
into the ashtray. If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them on fire,
causing damage.
Loose objects (such as paper clips) can lodge behind and
beneath the ashtray lid and prevent movement of the lid.
You should avoid putting small, loose objects near
the ashtray.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way and let
go. When it's ready, it will pop back out 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 Mirrors
Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover to expose the
vanity mirror.

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Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors (Option)
Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover to expose the
lighted vanity mirror. When the cover is lifted, the lamps
will come on automatically, even if the ignition is off.
Accessory Power Outlet
The accessory power outlet is located inside the center
console storage compartment, 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
telephone or CB radio. Be sure to follow the installation
instructions included with the equipment. Leave the cap
on when the accessory power outlet is not in use.
NOTICE:
When using the accessory power 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 the 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's 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.
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.

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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.
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).
2. Turn the ignition key to OFF. Lower both sunshades
and turn them toward the door glass.
3. Open the rear liftgate and remove any items that may
interfere with proper storage of the roof panel. Make
sure to 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.

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4. 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).

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5. 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
turn toward the center of the vehicle.
Then push up on each of the handles.6. 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.
7. After releasing the latches, return the sun visors to
the forward position.

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8. 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.
9. When the panel is loosened from the vehicle, one
person should grasp the roof panel as close to the
center of the vehicle as possible and lift away
the panel.
Storing the Roof Panel
CAUTION:
If the 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 the roof panel in the vehicle,
always be sure that it is stored securely in the
rear area using the storage pins.
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.

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1. Turn the roof panel so that the rear edge of the panel is
facing the storage area. The locating pins (at the rear of
the panel) should point toward the egg
-shaped stowage
receivers on the floor of the center compartment.
2. Push the panel forward until the pins bottom out in
the receivers.
3. There are two spring-loaded storage pins on the rear
wall of the storage compartment (A). These storage pins
go into the slots on each side of the roof panel (B).
4. Gently lower the roof panel onto the carpeted ledge.
Then, pull each release rearward and upward to place
the storage pins into the holes of the roof panel.
5. Gently lift and lower the roof panel to be sure it is
locked into place.

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Installing the Roof Panel
CAUTION:
An improperly attached roof panel may fall into
or fly off the vehicle. You or others could be
injured. After installing the roof panel, always
check that it is firmly attached by pushing up on
the underside of the panel. Check now and then
to be sure the roof panel is firmly in place.
NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the roof panel, paint and
weatherstripping, do not drop or rest it on
its edges.
1. Check to be sure that the front handles and rear latch
on the ceiling are in their opened positions before
attempting to install the roof panel.
2. If the roof panel is stored in the rear area, grasp it
with your right hand at the middle edge near the
seatbacks, and with your left hand at the middle of
the edge closest to you. Reverse the steps described
previously under ªStoring the Roof Panel.º
3. Remove the roof panel from the
storage compartment.
4. In most cases, it is easier to install the removable
roof with two people rather than one. Place the roof
panel over the vehicle.