1996 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 54

A CAUTION: I NOTICE: I It can be dangerous to drive with the hatchopen because carbon monoxide (CO)gas can come into your vehicle. You can't seeor smell CO.It can cause unconsciousnessand even death. If you must drive with the hatchopen or if electrical wiringor other cable connections must pass through theseal betweenthe body and the hatch: Make sure all windows are shut. 0 Thrn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed withthe setting on bi-level or vent. That will force outside air intoyour vehicle. See "Comfort Controls" in the Index. If you have air outlets on or underthe instrument panel, openthem all theway. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. If you put things in the hatchback area,sure be they won't break theglass when you close it. Never slam the hatchdown. You could break the glass or damage thedefogger grid. When you close the hatch,make sure you pull down from thecenter, not the sides. If you pull the hatchdown from theside too often,the weatherstrip canbe damaged.