Convertible - Chevrolet Impala 1969 Owner's Manual

CONVERTIBLE
CAUTION:
Do not aHempt to lower top In temperatures below 40· Fahrenheit. Prior to raising or lowering the top, the car must be at
a complete stop and the
sun visors
turned down. Also, when lowering the top, make certain the top is thoroughly dry and that there are
no Items stored on or beneath the top well.
OPERATING THE FOLDING TOP
Except for the folding top, the con-
vertible is operated in the same man-
ner as other Chevrolet built passenger
cars.
When the top is to be lowered, the
locking handles located at the front
of the side rails near the windshield
header must be rotated inboard until
the lock hook lever is disengaged from
the striker on the windshield header.
(The locking handles must be allowed
to remain in this position until the top
is to be again locked to the windshield
header.) The top control switch is then
actuated until the top is in the fully
lowered position.
To raise the top, actuate the control
switch until top rests on the wind-
shield header and the guide pins on
the outboard corners of the top engage
the striker assemblies on the wind-
shield header.
To lock the top, rotate the left lock-
ing handle, and then the right locking
handle, outboard to engage the lock
hooks with the striker assemblies.
Be certain top is securely locked to the
windshield header prIor to starting car.
INSTALLING THE TOP BOOT
Remove the boot which is normally
stored in a plastic bag in the rear
compartment.
Place the boot over the lowered
top and engage the snap fasteners on
the boot onto the studs on the quarter
trim. The front portion of the boot is
secured by engaging the snap fasten-
ers on the boot onto the studs on the
rear seat back and pressing down the
entire front portion of the boot. The
rear and sides of the boot is secured by
starting at the center and pulling the
boot away from the belt molding and
sliding the plastic retainer under the
belt molding.
CARE OF FOLDING TOP AND
REAR WINDOW
The folding top should never be
subjected to volatile cleaners or house-
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hold bleaches. Frequent washing with
neutral soap suds, lukewarm water
and a soft bristle brush is normally all
that is necessary to maintain the
"Factory Fresh" look. In the event
heavy soilage or stubborn stains are
encountered, a mild foaming cleanser,
lukewarm water. ,and a soft bristle
brush may be used. If desired, the top
may be supported from the underside
dUring the cleaning operation. Re-
gardless which cleaning method is
used,- a generous amount of rinse
water is to be used, as any soap that
may have run down on the body finish
may cause streaks if allowed to dry.
After cleaning the top, be certain
the -top is thoroughly dry before it is
lowered.
The rear window in the back curtain
may be cleaned in the same manner as
all body glass. Volatile cleaning agents
should be avoided as these liquids
could have a deteriorating effect if
spilled on the back curtain material
or any painted finish.