CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2007 6.G Owners Manual

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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Using the Cargo Cover
1. Hook the elastic
loops on the front
corners (A) of
the shade to the
T-nuts located
on the front corners
of the rear hatch
frame.
2. Hook the elastic loops on the rear corners (B)
of the shade to the hooks recessed inside the
rear hatch frame, near the rear corners.3. Grasp the loop at the rear center of the shade
and wrap it around the striker assembly.
4. Push the loop to the
top of the striker
(base plate).
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Roof Panel
The vehicle may have a removable roof panel.
Follow the procedures listed when removing
or installing it.
Removing the Roof Panel
{CAUTION:
Do not try to remove a roof panel while
the vehicle is moving. Trying to remove
the roof panel while the vehicle is moving
could cause an accident. The panel could
fall into the vehicle and cause you to lose
control, or it could y off and strike
another vehicle. You or others could be
injured. Remove the roof panel only when
the vehicle is parked.
Until you are sure you can remove the panel
alone, have someone help you.Notice:If you drop or rest a roof panel
on its edges, the roof panel, paint and/or
weatherstripping may be damaged. Always
place the roof panel in the stowage receivers
after removing it from the vehicle.
1. Park on a level surface and set the parking
brake. Shift an automatic transmission into
PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission
into NEUTRAL.
2. Make sure the ignition is off.
3. Lower both sun visors.
4. Open the rear hatch and remove any items
that may interfere with proper storage of the
roof panel.
5. Lower the windows.
There are two release latches on the front of
the roof panel and one rear release latch
on the back of the roof panel.
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6. To unlock the release latches on the front of
the roof panel, grasp each handle with your
ngers and pull it outward.The driver’s side handle moves toward the
driver’s door. The passenger’s side handle
moves toward the passenger’s door.
Driver’s Side Front Roof Panel Release LatchDriver’s Side Rear Roof Panel Release Hatch
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7. To unlock the rear of
the roof panel’s rear
release latch, press
the back of the
release handle (B).
Then press the
button on the front
of the release
handle, (A) with
your thumb.
Pull down the latch lever with your ngers.
8. Stand on one side of the vehicle, and if
necessary, have someone stand on the
other side. Together, carefully lift the front
edge of the roof panel up and forward.
9. When the roof panel is loosened from the
vehicle, one person should grasp the roof
panel as close to the center as possible and
lift it away from the vehicle.Storing the Roof Panel
{CAUTION:
If a roof panel is not stored properly, it
could be thrown about the vehicle in a
crash or sudden maneuver. People in the
vehicle could be injured. Whenever you
store a roof panel in the vehicle, always
be sure that it is stored securely in the
proper location.
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Notice:If you drop or rest a roof panel
on its edges, the roof panel, paint and/or
weatherstripping may be damaged. Always
place the roof panel in the stowage receivers
after removing it from the vehicle.
1. Turn the roof panel so that the front edge of
the panel is facing the storage area.
2. Insert the roof panel
so that the outside
front edges line up
between the receiver
covers. Push forward
on the roof panel
until it stops.3. Gently place the
roof panel down
so that the back
pins on the
roof panel drop
into the receivers
in the back of
the storage area.
Press down rmly to seat the pins in the receivers.
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Installing the Roof Panel
{CAUTION:
An improperly attached roof panel may
fall into or y off the vehicle. You or
others could be injured. After installing
the roof panel, always check that it is
rmly attached by pushing up on the
underside of the panel. Check now and
then to be sure the roof panel is rmly
in place.
Notice:If you drop or rest a roof panel
on its edges, the roof panel, paint and/or
weatherstripping may be damaged. Always
place the roof panel in the stowage receivers
after removing it from the vehicle.In most cases, it makes it easier if two people
re-install the roof panel.
1. Park on a level surface and set the parking
brake. Shift an automatic transmission into
PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission
into NEUTRAL.
2. Check that the front release latches and
the rear release latch on the vehicle’s roof
opening are in their opened positions before
attempting to install the roof panel.
3. If the roof panel is stored in the rear storage
area of the vehicle, grasp the rear edge of the
roof panel with both hands and gently lift it
up and remove it from the storage area.
4. Carefully place the roof panel over the top of
the vehicle.
5. Position the rear edge of the roof panel to the
weatherstrip on the back of the roof opening.
Then align and t the pins at the rear of the roof
panel inside the openings in the rear overhead
weatherstrip. Gently lower the front edge of the
roof panel to the front of the roof opening.
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6. Turn the front
release handles
inward so that
they latch to the
closed position.
7. Push up on the handle of the rear roof
release handle to latch its hook in the closed
position.
8. Push and pull the roof panel up and down
and side-to-side to ensure the roof panel is
securely installed.Convertible Top
Convertible Top (Manual)
For care and cleaning of the convertible top,
seeConvertible Top on page 414under “Service
and Appearance Care”. High pressure car
washes may cause water to enter the vehicle.
If the vehicle has this feature, the following
procedures explain the proper operation of the
manual convertible top.
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The parts of the manual convertible top that are
used when lowering and raising it are:
A. Front Edge of the Convertible Top
B. Rear Edge of the Convertible Top
C. Tonneau Cover
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.
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.
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