lock CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2007 6.G Owner's Guide

Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open the glove box, lift up on the lever.
Use the key to lock and unlock. The glove box
has a light inside.
Cupholder(s)
There are two cupholders located on the center
console next to the shift lever. To access, place
your thumb on the left side of the lid and slide the
handle to the right.
Center Console Storage Area
To use this storage area, pull up the lid on the
driver’s side front edge of the console and swing it
to the passenger side.
Your vehicle may have a lock on the center
console storage area. Use the key to lock and
unlock the console. Do not leave the key in
the lock, or it could be damaged when the
driver sits down.
Floor Mats
The oor mats are designed to remain in position
under your feet and out of reach of the accelerator
pedal. The driver side oor mat is held in place by
two locator pins and the passenger side is held in
place by one.
Make sure that the driver side oor mat is properly
placed on the oor so that it does not block the
movement of the accelerator pedal.
To remove a oor mat,
pull up on the rear of
the mat to disconnect
it from the locator pins.
To reinstall the oor mats, line up the openings in
the oor mat over the locator pins and push it
down into place.
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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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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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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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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. 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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When power is restored to the vehicle, the
hydraulic bolt must be tightened, by turning it
clockwise. The power convertible top button can
then be used to lower or raise the convertible top.
If the power 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 top.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 214
for more information.
If the battery has been disconnected, the power
windows must be initialized for the power top
to operate. SeePower Windows on page 86for
more information.
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