2009 CHEVROLET CORVETTE alarm

Hatch/Trunk Lid Release
There are several ways to release the hatch/trunk lid.
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift
lever must be in P (Park). For manual transmission
vehicles, the parking brake must be set when the
ignition is started for the hatch/trunk release to operate.
The parking brake does not need to be set when the
ignition is off for the hatch/trunk release to operate.
SeeParking Brake on page 2-32.
V(Hatch/Trunk):Press the hatch/trunk lid release
button, located on the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel. The theft-deterrent alarm system
must not be armed.
}(Hatch/Trunk):Press the hatch/trunk lid release
button on the keyless access transmitter. SeeKeyless
Access System on page 2-4.
Press the hatch/trunk release button located on the rear
of the hatch/trunk lid above the license plate, as long
as you have your transmitter with you.If your vehicle has lost battery power, open the hatch/
trunk using the vehicle key. SeeKeys on page 2-3for
more information. The key lock cylinder is located on
the rear of the hatch/trunk lid above the license plate.
Turn the vehicle key clockwise in the lock.
Closing the Rear Compartment
(Except Convertible)
To close the rear compartment lid of your coupe, pull
down on the rear edge of the lid. Lower it until the power
pull down latch feature activates and it will close the
rest of the way and latch automatically.
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Sun Visors
Pull the visor toward you, or move it to the side to help
reduce glare.
To use the lighted mirror, lift the cover.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however,
they do not make it impossible to steal.
Theft-Deterrent System
This vehicle has a theft-deterrent alarm system.
The security light ashes if
a door is open and locked
with the power door lock
switch.
If this light stays on while the engine is running,
the vehicle needs service.
Arming the System
To arm the system:
PressQon the keyless access transmitter.
Open the door and lock the door with the power
door lock switch. The security light should ash.
Remove the keyless access transmitter from inside
the vehicle and close the door. The security light
stops ashing and stays on. After 30 seconds,
the light should turn off.
The vehicle can be programmed to automatically
lock the doors and arm the theft-deterrent system
when you exit the vehicle. SeeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-71.
If a door or the hatch/trunk is opened without using
the keyless access transmitter, the alarm goes off.
The horn sounds for two minutes, then goes off to
save battery power. The vehicle will not start without
a keyless access transmitter present.
The theft-deterrent system does not arm if the driver
door is locked with the power door lock switch after the
doors are closed.
If the keyless access transmitter is removed from the
vehicle while a passenger is in it, have them lock
the doors after they are closed. The alarm will not
arm, so the passenger will not set it off.
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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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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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