CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2007 6.G Owners Manual

Lowering the Manual Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. Shift an automatic
transmission into PARK (P) and set the
parking brake. Shift a manual transmission
into NEUTRAL and set the parking brake.
2. Make sure the ignition is off.
3. Make sure the trunk is closed.
4. The convertible top front latch, located above
the inside rearview mirror, must be unlocked.
Pull the convertible top front latch down
and turn it clockwise to unlock it.5. Lift upward on the front edge (A) of the
convertible top off of the windshield frame.
Then lift upward on the rear edge (B) of
the convertible top so it is vertical to the
tonneau cover (C). The front edge (A) and
rear edge (B) should be straight up.
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6. Tilt the driver’s seatback forward and press the
tonneau cover release button located on the
underside of the tonneau cover (C) behind the
driver’s seat. Then raise the tonneau cover (C).
If the tonneau cover does not release and
three chimes are heard, check to make sure
the trunk lid is closed. Also, the cover will not
release if the vehicle alarm is armed.After pressing the release button, the driver’s
and passenger’s door glass should retract
to the full-down position.
If the vehicle has lost battery power, the
tonneau cover (C) can still be opened using
the manual release cable.
The tonneau cover emergency manual
release cable is located underneath the
carpeting behind the passenger’s seat head
restraint, on the underside forward edge of the
tonneau cover. To access the cable, lift and
pull back the carpeting. Also, seeHatch/Trunk
on page 82for information on the emergency
trunk release handle.
Notice:If you lower the convertible top into
the storage compartment and the rear edge of
the top is not in the full-down position, you
could damage the top. Always verify that
the rear edge of the convertible top is in the
full-down position before lowering the top into
the storage compartment.
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7. Pull the cable to release the tonneau cover. 8. Push forward on the front edge (A) of the
convertible top to allow the rear edge (B)
of the convertible top to be moved to
its full-down position.
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9. Then move the top rearward to its fully-stored
position.
10. After the top is stored, apply one even push
on the center of the front edge (A) of the
convertible top to assure that the top is fully
retracted.
11. Close the tonneau cover (B) by pressing down
on it with a swift, rm motion.
Raising the Manual Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. Shift an automatic
transmission into PARK (P) and set the
parking brake. Shift a manual transmission
into NEUTRAL and set the parking brake.
2. Lower both windows.
3. Make sure the ignition is off.
4. Tilt the driver’s seat forward and press the
tonneau cover release button, or use the
manual release cable if battery power has been
lost. See Step 6 under “Lowering the Manual
Convertible Top” earlier in this section.
After pressing the release button, the driver’s
and passenger’s door glass should retract
to the full-down position, if they have not
already been lowered.
5. Lift the tonneau cover.
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6. Pull the convertible top up by rmly gripping the
front edge (A) near the center and applying a
brisk upward and forward motion to get the top
in the full-up position.7. Lift the rear edge (B) of the convertible top
to its full-up position by rst raising the front
edge (A).
8. Close the tonneau cover (C) by pushing it
down with a swift, rm motion.
9. Lower the rear edge (B) of the convertible top
by rst slightly pushing the front edge (A) of
the convertible top forward.
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10. Push the front edge (A) of the convertible top
down from the outside of the vehicle, or pull the
front edge (A) of the convertible top down from
the center pull-down handle located in the
inside of the vehicle.
11. Pull the top front latch handle down and turn it
counterclockwise to lock the convertible top.Convertible Top (Power)
For care and cleaning of the convertible top see
Convertible Top on page 414under “Service and
Appearance Care”. High pressure car washes may
cause water to enter the vehicle.
To operate the power convertible top use the
following steps.
Notice:Leaving the convertible top down
and exposing the interior of your vehicle
to outdoor conditions may cause damage.
Always close the convertible top if leaving
your vehicle outdoors.
Notice:Lowering the convertible top when
there are objects in the storage area could
damage it or break the glass rear window.
Always verify that no objects are in the storage
area before lowering the convertible top.
Notice:Lowering the top if it is damp, wet,
or dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage
to the inside of your vehicle. Dry off the top
before lowering it.
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Notice:If you lower the top on your vehicle
in cold weather (0°F/-18°C or lower), you
may damage top components. Do not lower
the top in cold weather.
Notice:If you raise or lower the convertible
top while the vehicle is in motion, you could
damage the top or the top mechanism. The
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Always put an automatic transmission in
PARK (P) or a manual transmission in
NEUTRAL before raising or lowering the
convertible top.
Lowering the Power Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. The vehicle must
be running or in Acc. Shift an automatic
transmission into PARK (P) and set the
parking brake. Shift a manual transmission
into NEUTRAL, and set the parking brake.
2. Make sure the trunk is closed and the rear
trunk partition in the rear storage area is
in the fastened upright position, and that
no objects are forward of the divider.
See “Rear Trunk Partition” underRear
Storage Area on page 131.3. Release the convertible top front latch,
located above the inside rearview mirror,
by pulling and turning it clockwise toward
the driver’s door. Push upward on the front
edge. The windows will automatically lower.
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4. Push and hold the
bottom of the power
convertible top
button, located to the
left of the steering
wheel, on the
instrument panel.
The windows will automatically lower and the
convertible top will lower into the rear of the
vehicle. A chime will sound when the convertible
top has lowered completely. If the radio is on
the sound may be muted for a brief time due to
a new audio system equalization being loaded.
If the convertible top is operated multiple times,
the engine should be running to prevent drain
on the vehicle’s battery. Under certain conditions,
the Driver Information Center (DIC) may display
a message regarding the power convertible
top. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 214for more information.Raising the Power Convertible Top
Notice:If you raise or lower the convertible
top while the vehicle is in motion, you could
damage the top or the top mechanism. The
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Always put an automatic transmission in
PARK (P) or a manual transmission in
NEUTRAL before raising or lowering the
convertible top.
1. Park on a level surface. The vehicle must
be running or in Acc. Shift an automatic
transmission into PARK (P) and set the
parking brake. Shift a manual transmission
into NEUTRAL and set the parking brake.
2. Make sure the trunk lid is closed and the
rear trunk partition in the rear storage area
is in the fastened upright position, and that
no objects are forward of the divider.
See “Rear Trunk Partition” underRear
Storage Area on page 131.
3. Push and hold the top of the power convertible
top button. The top will raise and the windows
will lower if they were in the raised position.
A chime will sound when the top is raised
completely.
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4. After the convertible top is completely raised,
release the power convertible top button.
5. Pull the convertible front top latch down
and turn it counterclockwise to lock the
convertible top.
If the radio is on the sound may be muted for a
brief time due to a new audio system equalization
being loaded.If the vehicle has lost power, the convertible top can
still be raised by releasing pressure on the hydraulic
pump, located under the passenger’s side of the
tonneau cover, by using the following steps. The
carpet liner on the passenger’s side must be pulled
back to access the hydraulic pump.
Manual operation of the power convertible top
cannot be attempted for ve minutes from the last
time the convertible top button was pressed if the
top is not completely stowed, with the top down and
the tonneau latched, or closed, with the front top
latch locked in place, at the time the convertible
top button was released.
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1. Open the tonneau cover by pulling the
emergency release cable.
The tonneau cover emergency release cable
is located behind the passenger’s seat
head restraint, on the underside forward edge
of the tonneau cover. Also, seeHatch/Trunk
on page 82for information on the emergency
trunk release handle.
Be careful when opening the tonneau cover
by hand. If the tonneau cover is opened
quickly, damage can occur to the hinging
mechanism, which can prevent proper
operation of the convertible top.2. Locate the pressure release bolt on the front
side of the hydraulic pump.
3. Use the wrench, located in the console,
and turn the pressure release bolt
counterclockwise one revolution, to relieve
pressure to the hydraulic pump. This will allow
you to manually raise the convertible top.
4. Then follow the steps under raising the
manual convertible top. See “Convertible Top
(Manual)” underConvertible Top (Manual)
on page 139orConvertible Top (Power)
on page 146
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