Chevrolet Corvette 1953 Operation Manual page 13

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REAIl VIEW
MInROHS
Two rear view mirrors, onc
mounted on the tOP center
of the instrument panel
(fig. 23) and the olher
mounled on the left door
outer panel are adjustable
to accommodate all driv-
ing positions.
COllHTESY LAMPS
Courtesy lamps are located
under the bottom flange of
the instrum em panel near
each end of the panel (fig.
24). These lamps illumi-
oate the floor area and are
automatically lighted by
means of a switch
00
the
body pillar when either
door is opened.
LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
A spacious luggage slOrage area is provided at the rear of
the body (fig. 25). Access
to
lhi' storage area, as well as to
8
F,g. 25-'LlIggagL Compartmtllt
the spare tire stowed beneath the luggage
Rapr is gained
by
inserting the key imo the lock below
rear bumper and IUmjng until the lid is released from
lock. Then insert fingers under lid edge and raise to
position. Thc lid hinges arc spring loaded for ease in
iog and counterbalanced
La
remain in the open ","utiClnl
without support.
NOTE: The wheel wrench, scisso", jack and handle,
arc provided as tools, as weB as the
door wi', Idowl
and ventilator assemhlies, are slored in the
gage compartment when not in use.