roof CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1996 4.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When the tire is stored in the rear cargo area, you can’t
store a removable roof panel. It will not fit into the
latches properly. Raise the tire carrier
tray to its upper
position and
tighten the latch bolt until it is snug.
I A CAUTION: A
Do not place anything on top of the flat road tire
when it is stored in the rear area. If you stop
quickly, these things could
fly forward into the
passenger area and hurt someone. Secure any
loose articles in the rear area.
Put the wheel wrench back in its place under the driver’s
seat. Be sure to tighten the wingnuts.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaning the Outside of the
Windshield and Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield
washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax
or other material may be on the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with GM
Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@ (GM Part
No. 1050011). The windshield is clean if beads do not
form when you rinse
it with water.
If you use a glass treatment or conditioner containing
ethyl alcohol or ethyl sulfate on your glass, be sure to
remove the acrylic roof panel,
if so equipped. These
products may damage the panel.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth
soaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent.
Then rinse the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and
replaced when worn.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick
or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six
months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application
may be required. (See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.)
Cleaning a Removable Roof Panel
Special care is necessary when cleaning, removing
and/or storing the roof panel.
Flush with water to remove dust and dirt, then dry
the panel.
Clean the panel with GM Glass Cleaner. Leave the
cleaner on the panel for one minute, then wipe the
panel with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Don’t use abrasive cleaning materials.
If water drops are frequently allowed to dry on the roof
panel, impurities in the water will adhere
to the top.
These impurities may destroy the finish. When the panel
gets wet, you should dry it
off.
I NOTICE:
Do not use a glass treatment or conditioner
containing ethyl alcohol or ethyl sulfate on the
roof panel. These products may damage the
panel.
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Recovery Tank. Coolant ........................ 5- 17
Remote Hatch Release
............................ 2-9
Replacement Bulbs
............................. 6-73
Replacement Parts
.............................. 6-75
Replacement. Wheel
............................ 6-53
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-9
Restraints Checking
................................... l-31
Child ....................................... l-26
Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-32
Reverse, Automatic Transmission
.................. 2-22
Reverse. Manual Transmission
.................... 2-24
Ridecontrol
................................... 2-27
Ride Control Fuse
.............................. 6-72
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-4
Roadside Assistance, Canadian
..................... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-40
RoofPanel .................................... 2-53
Rotation, Tire
................................ 6-49
Systemcheck
................................ 7-41
Safety Belts
................................... 1-6
Care
....................................... 6-56
Children
.................................... l-24
Driver Position ............................... 1 - 1 1
Extender
.................................... 1-31
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1 - 1 1
Adults ...................................... 1-11
Incorrect Usage .................... 1.13. 1.29. 1-30
Lap-Shoulder
................................ 1-11
Larger Children
.............................. 1-29
Passenger Position
............................ 1-23
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 . 10
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.6. 2.75
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-32
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-24
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-23
Safety Defects. Reporting
......................... 8-9
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................... 7-3
Seatback
Latches
.................................... 1-5
Reclining
.................................... 1-3
Seats
.......................................... 1-1
Manual Front
................................... 1-1
Power
....................................... 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint ...................... 1-26
sport
........................................ 1-3
Seats and Restraint Systems
........................ 1-1
Seats and Seat Controls
........................... 1-1
Second Gear. Automatic Transmission
.............. 2-23
Second Gear, Manual Transmission
................. 2-24
Security Light
.................................. 2-93
SecurityShade
................................. 2-48
Lap Belt
Cinch Feature
........................ 1 . 12
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-7
Safety Warnings and Symbols vm
... ......................
9-9