trunk CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2007 6.G User Guide

Arming the System
To arm the system:
Press the lock button on the keyless access
transmitter.
Open the door. Lock the door with the power
door lock switch. The security light should ash.
Remove the keyless access transmitter from
inside the vehicle and close the door. The
security light will stop ashing and stay on.
After 30 seconds, the light should turn off.
The vehicle can be programmed to
automatically lock the doors and arm the
theft-deterrent system when you exit the
vehicle. SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization
on page 234.
Now, if a door or the hatch/trunk is opened without
the keyless access transmitter, the alarm will go off.
Your horn will sound for two minutes, then it will go
off to save battery power. Your vehicle will not start
without a keyless access transmitter present.
The theft-deterrent system will not arm if you
lock the driver’s door with the power door
lock switch after the doors are closed.If your passenger stays in the vehicle when you
leave with the keyless access transmitter, have the
passenger lock the vehicle after the doors are
closed. This way the alarm will not arm, and
your passenger will not set it off.Testing the Alarm
To test the system:
1. Make sure the trunk lid/hatch is latched.
2. Lower the window on the driver’s door.
3. Manually arm the system.
4. Close the doors and wait 30 seconds.
5. Reach through the open window and manually
pull the release lever on the oor.
6. Turn off the alarm by pressing the unlock
button on the transmitter.
If the alarm is inoperative, check to see if the horn
works. If not, check the horn fuse. SeeFuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 419. If the horn works, but
the alarm doesn’t go off, see your dealer/retailer.
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Rear Storage Area
There are two rear storage compartments in the
oor of the rear hatch/trunk area.
Your vehicle has two storage compartment lids.
To access a storage compartment, pull up to open
the lid. The lids cannot be removed.For Z06 models the right rear compartment stores
the battery and cannot be used for storage.
Notice:Do not store heavy or sharp objects
in the rear storage compartments located in the
hatch/trunk area. If you do, the objects could
damage the underbody.
Rear Trunk Partition
For vehicles with the power convertible top option
only, there is a trunk partition to keep cargo from
getting in the way of the convertible top. The trunk
partition must be in place for the top to move. If the
trunk partition is not properly in place the ATTACH
TRUNK PARTITION Driver Information Center
(DIC) message will display and you will not be able
to remove the convertible top. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 214for more information.
The trunk partition is a at carpeted board with a
horizontal ap that can be attached to the top
of the trunk to divide the storage compartment
or stored at when not in use.
Convertible shown, Coupe similar
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Pull the divider up and snap it onto the snaps on
both sides of the trunk.
Convenience Net
If your vehicle has this feature it is on the back
wall of the rear area of the vehicle.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, in the net. It
can help keep them from falling over during sharp
turns or quick starts and stops. The convenience
net is not for larger, heavier loads.
You can unhook the net and place it in one of the
rear storage compartments when not in use.
Cargo Cover
If your vehicle has this feature, the security shade
can provide hidden storage in the rear area of
the vehicle. The shade is also helpful in blocking
the glare from the removable roof when it is
stored in the rear compartment.
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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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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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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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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlet. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 186.
B. Head-Up Display Controls (If Equipped).
SeeHead-Up Display (HUD) on page 174.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 160. Cruise
Control. SeeCruise Control on page 164.
Fog Lamps. SeeFog Lamps on page 171.
Headlamp Controls. SeeExterior Lamps
on page 168.
D. Manual Shift Paddles (If Equipped). See
Automatic Transmission Operation on page 95.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC). SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 207.
F. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 189.
G. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 269.
H. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See
Windshield Wipers on page 162and
Windshield Washer on page 163.
I. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls.
SeeDIC Controls and Displays on page 208.J. Center Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment
on page 186.
K. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 158.
L. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 244.
M. Climate Controls. SeeDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 179.
N. Fuel Door Release Button. SeeFilling the Tank
on page 324. Hatch/Trunk Release Button.
See “Hatch/Trunk Lid Release” under
Hatch/Trunk on page 82.
O. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 172.
P. Power Folding Top Switch (If Equipped).
SeeConvertible Top (Manual) on page 139
orConvertible Top (Power) on page 146.
Q. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 159.
R. Telescopic Wheel Button (If Equipped).
SeeTilt Wheel on page 159.
S. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions
on page 90.
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Turn and hold the knob clockwise to brighten the
lights or counterclockwise to dim them. During
the day, this knob will adjust the instrument panel
brightness and at night will adjust all interior
lighting.
Be sure not to have this knob turned all the way
down with the lamps on during the day. Your
Driver Information Center (DIC) may not be visible.
Courtesy Lamps
When any door or the hatch/trunk lid is opened,
the interior lamps will go on unless it is bright
outside.
You can also turn the courtesy lamps on and off
by pressing the instrument panel brightness knob.
Entry/Exit Lighting
With entry lighting, the interior lamps will come on
when entering the vehicle. The interior lamps
will come on for about 20 seconds when the
engine is off.
You can turn exit and entry lighting off by quickly
turning the courtesy lamps on and off.
Reading Lamps
The inside rearview mirror includes two reading
lamps. The lamps will go on when a door is
opened. When the doors are closed, each lamp
can be turned on individually by pressing the
switch for that lamp.
An ambient light is located in the passenger sun
visor clip. This light stays on while driving to
keep the cabin from being too dark.
Battery Run-Down Protection
This vehicle has a feature to help prevent the
battery from being drained in case any of
the following lamps are left on; the underhood
lamp, if your vehicle has this feature, vanity mirror
lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps, console or
glove box lamps. If any of these lamps are left on,
they will automatically time-out after about
10 minutes. To reset it, all of the above lamps
must be turned off or the ignition key on.
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