ignition CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1996 4.G Owner's Manual

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The headlamp doors are designed to open when you
turn the headlamps on, and close when you turn the
headlamps and parking lamps off.
If you turn the
headlamps on, then turn the headlamp switch back to
the parking lamps setting, the headlamp doors will
stay open. You
can open the doors manually using the knob next to
the headlamp assembly. Turn the knob counterclockwise
until the doors are open.
The headlamp doors should be open when driving in icy
or snowy conditions to prevent the doors from freezing
closed and when washing the vehicle to help clean the
headlamps
.
Lamps On Reminder
If you turn the ignition off and leave the headlamps or
parking lamps on, you will hear a chime.
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Daytime Running Lamps (Dm) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the
DRL work,
so be sure it isn’t covered.
The DlU system will make your front turn signal lamps
come on when:
0 The ignition is on,
0 The headlamp switch is off, and
0 The parking brake is released.
When
the DRL are on, only your front turn signal lamps
will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t
be lit up either.
When it’s dark enough outside, your front
turn signal lamps
will go out and your headlamps will come on. The other
lamps that come on with your headlamps will
also come on.
When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will
go
off, and your front turn signal lamps come on.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
Fog Lamps
I-1 Use your fog lamps for
better vision in foggy or
misty conditions. Your
parking lamps or low-beam
headlamps must be on or
your fog lamps won’t work.
To turn the fog lamps on, push the button. Push the
button again to turn the fog lamps
off. A light above the
button will come on when the fog lamps are on.
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Instrument Panel Brightness Control
The DIMMER switch controls the brightness of your
instrument panel lights when your headlamps or parking
lamps are on. Move the switch up or down to brighten
or dim the lamps.
If you turn the switch all the way up,
your courtesy, reading, map and cargo area lamps will
come on. Be sure to turn
off the lamps when you leave
your vehicle.
Courtesy Lamps
When any door or the hatch is opened, the interior
lamps will go on (unless it's bright outside). The lamps
will stay on for about
30 seconds or until you turn on
the ignition.
Door Flood Lamps
There are flood lamps located above the door handle
on each door which come on with the headlamps or
parking lamps.
Front Map Lamps
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Your inside rearview mirror includes two map lamps.
The lamps will go on when a door
is opened. When the
doors are closed and the ignition is on, press the switch
to turn
on the lamps.
There is also an interior console flood lamp located
underneath the rearview mirror which comes on with the
headlamps or parking lamps.
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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.
With the hardtop roof removed or the convertible top
down, you can flip the visors straight up to help reduce
wind turbulence.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover to expose the
vanity mirror. When the ignition is on, slide the switch
next to the mirror up to turn the lamps on. Be sure to
turn the lamps off before closing the cover.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The pink wire connects to the ignition. Power is only
available in the RUN position.
The black wire connects to the ground.
NOTICE:
When using the accessory plug:
Don’t splice wires directly into the accessory
plug
wire. If done incorrectly, splicing might
cause damage to your electrical system.
The maximum load of any electrical
equipment should not exceed
10 amps.
0 Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment
when not in use. Leaving electrical
equipment on for extended periods can
drain your battery.
0 Do not use this plug if the electrical
equipment requires frequent connecting
and disconnecting. This may cause
excessive wear on the accessory plug and
damage your electrical system.
After you’ve installed the electrical equipment, put the trim
panel and console lid back in place and install the screws.
Roof Panel (Coupe)
Until you are sure you can remove the panel alone, have
someone help you.
Removing the Roof Panel
A 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.
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).
Lower both windows, turn the ignition key to LOCK
and move both sunshades to the side.
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Don’t lift the front edge of the roof panel higher
than
8 inches (200 mm) when the corners are in
the brackets.
If you do, you could damage the
roof panel.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Lower the front of the roof panel, centering it over
the latch pin.
Pull the release toward you and press down on the
roof panel.
Push the release forward until it latches.
Gently lift up on the roof panel to be sure it is locked
in place.
Installing the Roof Panel
” * IJTION :
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 near the bolts. Check
now and then to be sure the roof panel is firmly
in place.
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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).
Lower both windows, turn the ignition key to
LOCK
and move both sunshades to the side.
2. If the roof panel is stored in the rear area, remove it
by reversing the steps described previously under
“Storing the Roof Panel.”
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Lower the roof panel onto the vehicle, rear edge first,
and place the rear guide pins into the holes in the
roof opening.
4. Lower the front of the roof panel, and align the front
guide pins.
5. Tighten the rear bolts part way.
NOTICE:
If you tighten bolts that are improperly started,
the threads can become stripped. Be sure all bolts
are properly started before you tighten them.
6. Use the ratchet to start the front bolts. If the bolts are
hard to start, tighten the rear bolts some more.
Holding down the panel on the outside will also
help.
7. Fully tighten the rear bolts, then the front bolts.
If you hear a popping noise when you drive, the
bolts may not be tight enough. Be sure to tighten
them securely.
Convertible Top (Option)
The following procedures explain the proper operation
of your convertible top.
Lowering Your Convertible Top
NOTICE:
Don’t leave your convertible out with the top
down for any long periods of time. The sun and
the rain can damage your seat material and other
things inside your 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).
Lower both windows and sunshades and turn the
ignition
key to LOCK.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 8. After the top is completely folded into the
compartment, turn the latch handles toward the
center of the vehicle. Close the storage compartment
lid by pushing the front edge down on each side. Try
to lift the lid to make sure it’s latched.
NOTICE:
When closing the storage compartment lid, make
sure the latch handles are turned back toward
the center
of the vehicle. If they aren’t, you may
damage the paint on the lid inner panel.
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Raising Your Convertible Top
1.
2.
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).
Lower both windows and sunshades and turn the
ignition key to LOCK.
Press either the storage compartment lid
release button behind the driver’s seat
or in the
center console.
3.
4.
5.
Turn the latch handles outward. Pull the top up and
forward until it lines up with the windshield.
Latch the top by turning the handles toward the
center of the vehicle. If needed, push down on the
outside corners.
Lift the rear
of the top and close the compartment
lid firmly.
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Certain automatic car washes may cause damage
to your vehicle.
The top fabric can be damaged
by top cleaning brushes.
Please be aware that when you raise the convertible top,
the bottom edge rests on a clear, protective tape strip.
This protective strip protects your Corvette from paint
damage
so it should not be removed.
For care and cleaning of your convertible top, see
“Cleaning Your Convertible Top” in the Index.
Convertible Hardtop (Option)
The convertible hardtop is designed for extended use in
both warm and cold weather. The installation and
removal of this top requires two people and takes about
30 minutes. You will need the wrench and ratchet stored
in your center console.
For information on cleaning your
convertible hardtop, see “Cleaning” in the Index.
Removing Your Convertible Hardtop
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).
Lower both windows and sunshades and turn the
ignition key to LOCK.
2. Loosen the front bolts with the wrench.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Installing Your Convertible Hardtop
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).
Lower both windows and sunshades. Turn off the
radio to lower the power antenna and turn the
ignition key to the
LOCK position.
2. Disconnect both rear window defogger electrical
3. Lower the convertible top. Refer to “Convertible
connectors
behind the lock pillar.
Top” in the Index.
This procedure will require the use of the storage
compartment lid release button behind the driver’s seat
or the center console release switch. The fuse that
enables these releases is not installed at the assembly
plant and should
be in your center console. See
“Instrument Panel Fuse Block” in the Index for
location of the fuse. The fuse is labeled HATCH (45). 4. With
one person on each side, carefully position the
hardtop over the vehicle. Lower the hardtop slowly,
aligning the rear bolt spacers onto the bezels, and
front conical nuts into the tapered receivers. Realign
the hardtop, if necessary.
NOTICE:
To help avoid damage, don’t force the rear
of the hardtop
down. The hardtop may rest
slightly above the storage compartment lid
until the release lever
is pulled. See Step 8 in
this procedure.
5. Move both seatbacks forward. Slide the lock pillar
bracket into the receiver bracket until the scribed line
is even with the lower edge of the receiver bracket.
6. Connect the electrical connectors and make sure they
are inside the vehicle.