trunk CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2008 6.G User Guide

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 3-57for
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.
Pull the divider up and snap it onto the snaps on both
sides of the trunk.
Convenience Net
The vehicle may have a convenience net in the rear.
Store small loads as far forward as possible.
The net should not be used to store heavy loads.
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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.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.
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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.6. Tilt the driver seatback forward and press the
tonneau cover release button located on the
underside of the tonneau cover (C) behind the
driver 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 and
passenger 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.
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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, see
Hatch on page 2-13for 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.
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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Lowering the Power Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. Start the engine. 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” under
Rear Storage Area on page 2-54.
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.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 3-57for more information.
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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. Start the engine. 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” under
Rear Storage Area on page 2-54.
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.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.
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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.
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 on page 2-13for 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.
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlet. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-32.
B. Head-Up Display Controls (If Equipped).
SeeHead-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-20.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8. Cruise
Control. SeeCruise Control on page 3-11. Fog
Lamps. SeeFog Lamps on page 3-17. Headlamp
Controls. SeeExterior Lamps on page 3-15.
D. Manual Shift Paddles (If Equipped). SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-26.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC). SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-51.
F. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-35.
G. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-103.
H. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 3-10andWindshield Washer
on page 3-11.
I. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls.
SeeDIC Operation and Displays on page 3-52.J. Center Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 3-32.
K. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
L. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-84.
M. Climate Controls. SeeDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 3-26.
N. Fuel Door Release Button. SeeFilling the Tank
on page 5-8. Hatch/Trunk Release Button.
See “Hatch/Trunk Lid Release” underHatch on
page 2-13.
O. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-19.
P. Power Folding Top Switch (If Equipped).
SeeConvertible Top (Manual) on page 2-62or
Convertible Top (Power) on page 2-68.
Q. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 3-7.
R. Telescopic Wheel Button (If Equipped). SeeTilt
Wheel on page 3-7.
S. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-22.
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Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
If the manual parking lamps or headlamps have been
left on, the exterior lamps will turn off as soon as
the ignition is turned off or Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. This protects against draining the
battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps
or parking lamps on. The battery saver does not work
if the headlamps are turned on after the ignition switch is
turned to off.
If you need to leave the lamps on, use the exterior lamp
control to turn the lamps back on.
Instrument Panel Brightness
The knob for this feature is
located on the left side of
the instrument panel.
Push the knob in to turn on the interior lights.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.
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The Active Handling System performance is affected
until the next message ACTIVE HANDLING READY is
displayed in the DIC. SeeActive Handling System
on page 4-7for more information.
To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button.
ATTACH TRUNK PARTITION
If your vehicle has a power convertible top, this message
displays and a chime sounds if the trunk partition is
not in place. Open the hatch/trunk and make sure the
trunk partition is secure and no objects are on the trunk
partition. SeeRear Storage Area on page 2-54for
more information.
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the vehicle has detected
that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable
point. The battery saver system starts reducing certain
features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice.
At the point that features are disabled, this message is
displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to save
the charge in the battery. Turn off unnecessary
accessories to allow the battery to recharge.
BUCKLE PASSENGER
This message reminds you to buckle the passenger’s
safety belt.
This message displays and a chime sounds when the
ignition is on, the driver’s safety belt is buckled, the
passenger’s safety belt is unbuckled with the passenger
airbag enabled, and the vehicle is in motion. You should
have the passenger buckle their safety belt.
The reminder will be repeated if the ignition is on,
the vehicle is in motion, the driver is buckled and the
passenger is still unbuckled, and the passenger airbag
is enabled. If the passenger’s safety belt is already
buckled, this message and chime will not come on.
BUCKLE SEATBELT
This message reminds you to buckle the driver’s
safety belt.
This message displays and a chime sounds when the
ignition is on, the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled,
and the vehicle is in motion. You should buckle your
safety belt.
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