1997 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 64

NOTICE: It ca-- 3edangerous to drive with the hatch open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can't seeor smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the hatch open or if electrical wiring othercable connections or must passthrough the seal between the body and the hatch: 0 Make sure all windows are shut. Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with setting the on BI-LEVELor VENT. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See"Comfort Controls" inthe Index. 0 If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See "Engine Exhaust" the Index. in If you put things in the hatch area, be sure they won't break the glass when you close it. Never slam the hatch down. You could break the glass or damage the defogger grid. When you closethe hatch, make sure you pull down from the center, not the sides. If you pull the hatch down from the side too often, the weatherstrip can be damaged. Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Corvette has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. 2-15