Convertible CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1996 4.G User Guide

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8.
9.
Insert the two upper bolts into both receiver
brackets. You may have to lift the hardtop slightly
to install the lock pillar bracket.
If the hardtop hasn’t lowered into position, pull the
release lever behind the driver’s seat (located under the storage compartment lid).
Secure but don’t tighten the rear corner bracket
bolts using the ratchet.
10. Tighten the front bolts using the wrench.
11. Insert the lower bolt into the bottom flange of the
lock pillar brackets and tighten. Install and tighten
the remaining bolts into the lock pillar brackets.
12. Using the ratchet, tighten the rear corner bracket
bolts.
Do not over-tighten these bolts.
13. Slide the rear trim panel in place.
If the hardtop isn’t secure, it can’t give as much
protection in a crash.
A loose hardtop could fly
off the vehicle in an accident or sudden
maneuver. You or others could be injured. Don’t
drive your vehicle until all the hardtop fasteners
are tight.
14. Remove the HATCH (45) fuse. Store it in the center
console while the convertible hardtop is in use.
(This will prevent accidental unlatching of the
storage compartment lid.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Delco-Bose AM-FM Stereo with Cassette
Tape
and Compact Disc Players (Option)
Playing the Radio
VOL-PROG-RCL:
Turn the upper knob to turn the
system on or
off, and to adjust the volume. Press the knob
to recall the station being played or to display the clock.
Your system also has a feature called
Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With SCV, your
audio system makes up for road noise by getting louder
as you drive faster. The control behind the upper knob has three
SCV positions.
H has a higher maximum
volume and gets louder faster than
L. Use H when you
are driving with the roof panel off, the convertible top
down or the windows open. If you don't want to use
SCV, turn the control to OFF.
Finding a Station
AM-FM:
Press this button to get AM or FM. The
lighted display shows your selection.
TUNE: Press the up and down arrows to choose radio
stations. For fast tuning, press and hold one side of the
button, then press the other side.
AUTO: Press this button and then the up or down
TUNE arrow and the radio will tune to the next higher
or lower station and stay there.
PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let
you return to your previously played stations.
You can
set up to
12 stations (six AM and six FM).
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Press SET.
3. Press one of the six pushbuttons within five seconds.
Whenever
you press that numbered button, the
station you
set will return.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Cargo Compartment Lamp -- Coupe
1. Pry the cover off with a screwdriver. Be sure to pry
from the rear side,
or you could break the tab on
the cover.
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2. Remove the bulb.
3. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
Rear Cargo Compartment
Lamp
-- Convertible
1. Pry the cover off with a screwdriver.
2. Remove the bulb.
3. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your Corvette has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish.
The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored
basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that
are
non-abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat
paint finish.
I NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on
a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the
finish
or leave swirl marks.
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other
salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar,
tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc. can
damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted
surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
If
necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces
are subject to aging, weather
and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period
of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking
new by keeping your Corvette garaged or covered
whenever possible.
Cleaning Your Convertible Top
Your convertible top should be cleaned often. If you use
an automatic car wash, use one with water jets and
hanging cloths.
When you hand wash the top, do it in partial shade.
Use a mild soap, lukewarm water and a soft sponge.
A chamois or cloth may leave lint on the top, and
a
brush can chafe the threads in the top fabric. Don’t use
detergents, harsh cleaners, solvents or bleaching agents.
When you clean the top, put one hand under it to
support it. Wet the entire vehicle and wash the top
evenly to avoid spots or rings. Let the soap remain on
the fabric for a few minutes. When the top is really dirty,
use a mild foam-type cleaner. Thoroughly rinse the
entire vehicle, then let the top dry in direct sunlight.
To protect the convertible top:
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After you wash the vehicle, make sure the top is
completely dry before
you lower it.
Don’t get any cleaner on the vehicle’s painted finish;
it could leave streaks.
If you decide to go through an automatic car wash,
ask the manager if the equipment could damage
your top.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Replacement Bulbs
Air Conditioning and Heater Control ......... 37
Automatic Transmission Indicator
........ 194NA
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
........... 1156
Console
............................... 564
Door Courtesy
......................... 2 12-2
DoorFlood
............................. 73
Driver Information Center
.................. *
Back-up .............................. 1156
Cornering
............................ 1156
Floor Courtesy
......................... 562
Fog .................................. 896
Front ParkingDurn Signal
............. 2057NA Headlamp
.......................... HP6054
Instrument Cluster
License
................................ 24
Mirror Flood
............................ 74
Radio
* .........................
Mirror Reading ......................... 168
Rear Courtesy (Convertible)
............... 562
Rear Courtesy (except Convertible)
......... 906
Sidemarker
............................. 24
Tail/Stop/Turn
......................... 2057
Underhood
............................ 2 12-2
Visor Vanity Mirror
....................... 74
* ...................................
* These bulbs are not owner.serviceab1e . See your
dealel:
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter ..................................................... A 1097C
GM Part
No. 25096933 or equivalent
Battery
.............................................................. 75B-72
Coolant High Fill Reservoir Cap
........................................... RC27
15 psi (105 kPa)
GM Part
No. 6410782 or equivalent
Crankcase Ventilation Valve
........................................... CV895C
Engine Oil Filter
....................................................... PF52
GM Part
No. 25010908 or equivalent
Flat Ratchet Wrench (Convertible Hardtop
Only) ...... GM Part No. 101 37741 or equivalent
PCV Valve
.................................................. AC Type CV895C
Serpentine Belt
................................ GM Part No. 10230259 or equivalent
Spark Plug
............................................ .4 1-943 (0.050 inch Gap)
GM Part
No. 5614244 or equivalent
Thermostat
................................... GM Part No. 10223370 or equivalent
Tom@ Wrench
................................ GM Part No. 1017231 1 or equivalent
Windshield Wiper Blade Length
...................... .......................... 20 inches (508 mm)
Type ................................................. 0.'25 inch (6.35 mm) pin
Wheel Nuts
Wheel Nut Torque .......... ......... ................... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)
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Wheelbase ........................................
Tread Front/Re
..............................................
Coupe and Convertible ..................................
GrandSpo .............................................
96.2 inches (2 444 mm)
57.7 inches (1 466 mm)
59.1 inches (1 500 mm)
60.6 inches (1 539 mm)
Length ............................................... 178.5 inches (4 535 mm)
Coupe ............................................... 70.7 inches (1 796 mm)
Convertible ........................................... 73.1 inches (1 856 mm)
Coupe ............................................... 46.3 inches (1 177 mm)
Convertible ........................................... 47.3 inches (1 202 mm)
Width
Height

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Back-up Lamp Bulb Replacement ................. 6-43
Battery
....................................... 6-35
Jump Starting
................................. 5-2
Replacement, Passive Keyless Entry
............... 2-8
BBB Auto Line
.................................. 8-7
Belt, Engine Accessory
.......................... 6-79
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-7
Brake Warnings
................................ 5-2, 5-4
Adjustment
................................ 6-34
Fluid
....................................... 6-32
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-32
Parking
..................................... 2-28
PedalTravel
................................. 6-3 4
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-35
System Warning Light
......................... 2-78
Transmission Shift Interlock
.................... 2-3 1
Wear ....................................... 6-34
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check
........... 7-42
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 15
BTSI
......................................... 2-31
BTSICheck
................................... 7-42
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-36
Bulbs, Replacement
........................... 6-73 Canadian
Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-6
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-74
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-40
Cassette Tape Player
.................. 3-1 1.3.13. 3.15
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-19
Center Console
................................. 2-48
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-41
Certification Label
.............................. 4-28
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-53
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-22
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-76
Check Gauges Light
............................. 2-93
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-31
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-61
Child Restraints
................................ 1-26
Securing in the Passenger Seat Position
........... 1-26
TopStrap
................................... 1-26
WheretoPut
................................ l-26
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-50
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-65
Cleaner, Air
................................... 6-15
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
.......................... 6-60
Coated Moldings
............................. 6-55
Convertible Hardtop
........................... 6-60
Convertible Top
.............................. 6-59
CarbonMonoxide
......................... 2.32. 4.27
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fabric ...................................... 6-55
Glass
....................................... 6-56
Inside of Your Corvette
........................ 6-54
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-56
Leather
..................................... 6-55
Outside of Your Corvette
....................... 6-58
Removable Roof Panels
........................ 6-57
Soft-Touch Paint Surfaces
...................... 6-56
Speakercovers
.............................. 6-56
Stains
...................................... 6-54
Tires
....................................... 6-60
Vinyl
....................................... 6-55
Weatherstrips
................................ 6-57
Wheels
..................................... 6-60
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-57
Climate Control, Automatic Electronic
............... 3-4
Climate Control, Manual
.......................... 3- 1
Clock, Setting the
................................ 3-10
Clutch, Hydraulic
............................... 6-22
Comfort Controls
................................ 3- 1
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3- 19
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3- 15
Compact Spare Tire ............................. 5-38
Competitive Driving
............................ 2- 19
Console, Center
................................ 2-48
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-5
'Convertible Hardtop
............................. 2-64
Convertible Top
................................ 2-58 Convex
Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-47
Coolant
.................................. 5- 17. 6-25
High Fill Reservoir
............................ 5-19
High Fill Reservoir Cap
........................ 6-29
Recovery Tank
............................... 5-17
Coolant Heater. Engine
.......................... 2-20
Cooling System
................................ 5-15
Cornering Lamp Bulb Replacement ................ 6-40
Corvette Action Center
........................... 8-3
Courtesy Lamps
................................ 2-45
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-6
Cruise Control
................................. 2-38
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-3
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-1
Damage. Finish ............................... 6-60
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-44
Dead Battery
................................... 5-2
Defects. Reporting Safety
......................... 8-9
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-1
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-8
Defogging
................................. 3-3. 3-7
Defrosting
................................. 3-3. 3.7
Delayed Accessory
Bus (DAB) .................... 2-17
Dimensions. Vehicle ............................ 6-77
Dolby
B Noise Reduction ........................ 3-10
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Fabric Protection
............................... 6-55
Fan Control Buttons
.......................... 3.1. 3.4
Fiberglass Springs
.............................. 6-6 1
Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission ................... 2-24
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-5
Filter. Air Cleaner .............................. 6- 15
Finish Care .................................... 6-58
FinishDamage
................................. 6-60
First Gear, Automatic Transmission
................ 2-23
First Gear, Manual Transmission
................... 2-24
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-22
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-76
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-46
Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement
..................... 6-40
FogLamps
.................................... 2-44
Foreign Countries, Fuel
........................... 6-4
Fourth Gear, Manual Transmission
................. 2-24
French Language Manual
11
FrontTowing ................................... 5-8
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .......... 6-38
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Canada
...................................... 6-4
Gauge
....................................... 2-94
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
Fuel, Filling Your Tank
........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-65
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GaugeMarhngs .............................. 2-96
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-82
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-89
Engine Oil Temperature
........................ 2-90
Fuel
....................................... 2-94
Gear Positions
............................ 2-21, 2-24
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-28
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-28
Guide en FranGais
11
GAWR ....................................... 4-28
.. .................................
GVWR ..................................... 4-28
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-36
Hardtop. Convertible
............................ 2-64
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-1
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
...................... 6-36
Headlamp Doors
............................... 2-43
HighLow Beam Changer
...................... 2-36
Wiring
..................................... 6-64
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance
.............. 8-3
Headlamps
.................................... 2-42
Heating
.................................... 3-2, 3-6
Heritage Pages .... 111 ...................................
High-Beam Lamps .............................. 2-36
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-22
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