2009 CHEVROLET CORVETTE trunk

Testing the Alarm
To test the system:
1. Make sure the trunk lid/hatch is latched.
2. Lower the window on the driver 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. Press the unlock button on the transmitter to turn
off the alarm.
If the alarm does not sound, check to see if the horn
works. The horn fuse may be blown. SeeFuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 5-103. If the horn works,
but the alarm does not go off, see your dealer/retailer.
Disarming the System
Press the unlock button on the keyless access
transmitter or squeeze the door handle sensor while
the transmitter is near the vehicle to unlock a door.
Unlocking a door any other way sets off the alarm.
If the alarm sounds, press the unlock button on the
keyless access transmitter to disarm it.
Do not leave the key or device that disarms or
deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle.
Immobilizer
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
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To reinstall the oor mats, position the openings in
the oor mat over the locator pins and push it down
into place.
Rear Storage Area
Two rear storage compartments are located in the oor
of the rear hatch/trunk area.
To access a storage compartment, pull up to open the
cover. The covers cannot be removed.For Z06 models, the right rear compartment stores the
battery and cannot be used for storage.
For ZR1 models, do not use the right and left rear
compartments as storage.
Notice:Do not store heavy or sharp objects
in the rear storage compartments located in the
hatch/trunk area. 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 convertible top to move. If the trunk partition
is not properly in place the ATTACH TRUNK PARTITION
Driver Information Center (DIC) message displays.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-54for
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 it stores 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
Use the convenience net, located in the rear, to store
small loads as far forward as possible. The net should not
be used to store heavy loads.
Cargo Cover
For vehicles with 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.
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.
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Lowering the Manual Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. Shift an automatic
transmission into P (Park) and set the parking
brake. Shift a manual transmission into N (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, 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.
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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 P (Park) or a manual transmission
in N (Neutral) before raising or lowering the
convertible top.
Lowering the Power Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. Start the engine. Shift an
automatic transmission into P (Park) and set the
parking brake. Shift a manual transmission
into N (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 2-52.3. 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 3-54for 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 P (Park) or a manual
transmission in N (Neutral) before raising or
lowering the convertible top.
1. Park on a level surface. Start the engine. Shift
an automatic transmission into P (Park) and set
the parking brake. Shift a manual transmission
into N (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 2-52.
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.
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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 notcompletely 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.
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