2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE trunk release

2-15 Hatch/Trunk Lid Release
To use the hatch/trunk lid release on vehicles with
an automatic transmission, your vehicle must be in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). For manual transmissions,
set the parking brake. See ªParking Brakeº in the Index.Press the button with the trunk symbol on it, located at
the left side of the steering column on the instrument
panel, to release the hatch/trunk lid from inside
your vehicle.
The remote keyless entry transmitter will also release
the hatch/trunk lid. See ªRemote Keyless Entry Systemº
in the Index.
If your vehicle is equipped with a hatch and you have
lost battery power, use the manual release cables to
open the hatch. To access the cables, remove the two
access panels located in the rear of the trunk area.
There is one cable located under each access panel.
See ªRear Storage Compartmentsº in the Index for
more information.

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Pull each cable straight down for each latch to release
the hatch.
If your vehicle is equipped with a convertible
top/hardtop and you have lost battery power, use the
manual release cable to open the trunk lid. To access
the cable, remove the center storage compartment lid
located in the rear of the trunk area. See ªRear Storage
Compartmentsº in the Index for more information.Pull the cable straight down to release the trunk lid.
If your vehicle is equipped with a convertible top
and trunk release handle and you have lost battery
power, use the trunk release handle to open the
trunk. See ªTrunk Release Handleº in the Index
for more information.

2-17 Trunk Release Handle (Except Coupe)
NOTICE:
The trunk release handle was not designed to be
used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor
point when securing items in the trunk. Improper
use of the trunk release handle could damage it.
There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle
located on the rear wall of the trunk below the latch.
This handle will glow following exposure to light.
Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from
the inside.

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Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
This feature controls the brightness of the instrument
panel lights.
The knob for this feature is
located on the left side of
the instrument panel.
Push and release the knob and it will pop out.
Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or
counterclockwise to dim them.
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.Parade Mode
The instrument panel brightness knob has an added
feature called parade mode to assist you in seeing
certain instrument panel controls if your headlamps are
on in the daylight. Turn the knob counterclockwise to
dim the instrument panel lights or clockwise to brighten
the lights. This will occur only with the parking lamps
or headlamps on.
Courtesy Lamps
When any door or the hatch/trunk lid is opened, the
interior lamps will go on (unless it's bright outside).
You can also turn on the courtesy lamps by turning the
instrument panel brightness knob all the way clockwise.
Exit and Entry Lighting
With entry lighting, the interior lamps will come on
when entering the vehicle for up to 20 seconds.
With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on
when the key is turned to OFF or a door is ajar for
about 20 seconds.
You can turn exit and entry lighting off by quickly
turning the headlamps on and off or by quickly
turning the courtesy lamps on and off.

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To access a storage compartment, pull up on the latch
to release the lid. Remove the storage compartment lid.
When replacing a storage compartment lid, make sure
the latch is in the correct location so the latch locks
securely into place.
NOTICE:
If your vehicle is equipped with the optional
trunk
-mounted CD changer, it is stored in the
center rear storage compartment. To help avoid
damage to the compact disc player, do not store
items such as liquids or sharp objects that could
damage, puncture or cut the trunk
-mounted
CD changer or wiring.
NOTICE:
Do not store heavy or sharp objects in the storage
compartments located in the hatch/trunk area.
If you do, the objects could damage the underbody.

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4. 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 to be vertical
off the storage compartment lid (C). The front
edge (A) and rear edge (B) should be straight up
and down.5. Tilt the driver's seatback forward and press the
storage compartment release button located on the
underside of the storage compartment lid (C) behind
the driver's seat. Then raise the storage compartment
lid (C). While attempting to raise the lid, if the lid
does not release and you hear three chimes, check to
make sure the trunk lid is closed. Also, the lid will not
release if the alarm is turned on or the trunk lid is open.
After pressing the release button, the driver's and
passenger's door glass should retract to the
full
-down position.

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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Instrument Panel Brightness Control
B. Head
-Up Display Controls (Option)
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
D. Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Located in the Instrument Cluster)
E. Instrument Panel Cluster
F. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons
H. Hazard Warning Flasher Button
I. Center Air Vents
J. Audio System
K. Comfort Controls
L. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped)
M. Remote Hatch Release Button (Coupe) or
Remote Trunk Release Button (Convertible/Z06)
N. Ignition SwitchO. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown)
P. Traction Control System (TCS)
Button/Active Handling Button
Q. Accessory Power Outlet
(Located in the Center Console)
R. Selective Real Time Damping (Option)
S. Air Bag Off Light
T. Instrument Panel Cupholder
U. Remote Fuel Door Release Button
(Located in the Center Console)
V. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
W. Parking Brake
X. Glove Box
Y. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
(Located behind the Toe
-Board)
Z. Air Bag Off Switch (Located in Glove Box)

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3 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to advance to the next
track. If you press and hold this pushbutton or press it
more than once, the player will continue moving forward
through the disc. The sound will mute while seeking.
REV 4 (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to
quickly reverse within a track. Release this pushbutton
to resume play.

5 (Dolby): This pushbutton has no function when
playing a CD.
FWD 6 (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to
quickly advance within a track. Release this pushbutton
to resume play.
RECALL: Press this button to see what track is
currently playing. Press it again within five seconds to
see how long the track has been playing. When a new
track starts to play, the track number will also appear.
Press it a third time and the time of day will be displayed.SEEK: The left arrow works the same as the
PREV pushbutton and the right arrow works the same
as the NEXT pushbutton.
P.SCAN (Preset Scan): Press this button to play the
compact discs in random, rather than sequential order.
RDM will appear on the display. Press this button again
to turn off random play.
AM/FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when
playing a cassette tape or a compact disc.
Tape AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a
CD when listening to the radio. You can also press this
button to switch between playing a tape in the cassette
tape player and playing a CD in the trunk
-mounted
CD changer, if both are loaded.