2020 CHEVROLET CORVETTE trunk

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{Warning
Components under the tonneau,
close to the engine, can get hot
from running the engine. To help
avoid the risk of burning
unprotected skin, never touch
these components until they have
cooled, and always use a glove or
towel to avoid direct skin contact.
{Warning
While opening or closing the
convertible top, people can be
injured by the moving parts of the
tonneau cover or convertible top.
Maintain visual contact with the
top while it is being operated.
Caution
Follow these guidelines when
operating the convertible top or
damage can occur:. Remove all items from the
roof, trunk lid, or tonneau
cover before operating.
. Remove all objects that may
contact the convertible top
when it is operated.
. Do not leave the vehicle
with the convertible
top open.
. Do not exceed 50 km/h
(31 mph) until the top has
completely closed or
opened.
. Do not open or close the top
while driving in high wind
conditions.
. Do not operate the
convertible top multiple
times in a short period of
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
time without starting the
engine to avoid draining the
vehicle battery.
. Only store the vehicle with
the top fully closed.
Opening the Convertible Top —
Driver Door Switch
1. Ensure the roof and tonneau cover are clear of any objects.
2. The trunk must be closed.
3. Start the vehicle or place it in ACC/ACCESSORY.
4. When possible, operate the convertible top when the
vehicle is stopped. The top can
be operated while driving
below 50 km/h (31 mph) and
will stop if that speed is
exceeded. The top operation
will take approximately
17 seconds. Make sure the top
operation can be completed
before that speed is reached.

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5. Press and holdM. The
windows will automatically
lower.
6. After the convertible top is completely open, a chime
sounds and a Driver
Information Center (DIC)
message displays. Release the
switch.
If the radio is on, the sound may be
muted for a brief time to
automatically adjust the audio after
the top is opened. Opening the Convertible Top
—
Remote Key
1. Make sure the vehicle is in P (Park).
2. The trunk must be closed.
3. Keep visual contact with the vehicle. Press and release
K
on the remote key and then
quickly press and hold
M.
4. Hold
Muntil the top is
completely opened and the
exterior lamps flash. A chime
will sound.
If the top stops before it has
completely opened, press
Kand
then press
Magain.
If the top still stops before it is
completely open:
. Move closer to the vehicle.
. Hold
Muntil the operation is
complete.
. Press
Kand thenMagain.
Interference from other remote
keys or devices may interrupt
the operation. If the top still does not open, use the
convertible top switch in the vehicle.
The convertible top cannot be
closed using the remote key.
See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 09.
Closing the Convertible Top 1. Make sure the sun visor mirror covers are closed and the sun
visors are stored in the center
mount position.
2. Ensure the roof and tonneau cover are clear of any objects.
3. The trunk must be closed.
4. Start the vehicle or place it in ACC/ACCESSORY.
5. When possible, operate the convertible top when the
vehicle is stopped. The top can
be operated while driving
below 50 km/h (31 mph) and
will stop if that speed is
exceeded. The top operation
will take approximately
17 seconds. Make sure the top
operation can be completed
before that speed is reached.

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6. Pull and holdMon the driver
door switch. The windows will
automatically lower.
7. After the convertible top is completely closed, a chime
sounds and a DIC message
displays. Release the switch.
Raise the windows if needed.
If the switch is held after the
chime sounds, the windows will
start to raise.
If the radio is on, the sound may be
muted for a brief time to
automatically adjust the audio after
the top is closed. Troubleshooting the
Convertible Top
Check the following if the
convertible top switch
Mis not
operating:
. The ignition should be on or in
ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) should
be active.
. The trunk lid must be closed. If it
is not, a DIC message will
display.
. At cooler outside temperatures,
the convertible top may not
operate. It is possible to open
the top down to temperatures of
about 0 °C (32 °F) and close the
top down to temperatures of
about −10 °C (14 °F). A DIC
message will display if the top
will not operate due to low
temperature. If necessary, move
the vehicle to a heated indoor
area to operate the top.
. If the top has recently been
opened and closed repeatedly, it
will be temporarily disabled.
A DIC message displays. Normal operation will be
restored within 10 minutes after
the system has cooled.
. If the vehicle battery is low, the
top operation may be disabled.
Try to start the vehicle. A DIC
message displays.
. If the battery has recently been
reconnected or if the vehicle has
been jump started, the top may
not operate until the power
windows have been
programmed. Complete the
power window programming
procedure. See Power Windows
0 35.
Other features may be affected
while operating the convertible top:
. If you start the vehicle while
using the remote key to open the
convertible top, the convertible
top will halt the motion. After
starting the vehicle, use the
convertible top switch inside the
vehicle to continue the top
motion.
. The windows cannot close while
the top is moving.

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.When driving with the top not
fully secured, chimes can be
heard above 50 km/h (31 mph).
If the vehicle battery has been
disconnected and reconnected,
if the fuses were pulled or replaced,
or if a jump start was performed, a
message indicating the top is not
secure may display. Press and
release
Kand then quickly press
and hold
Mon the remote key,
or press and hold
Mon the driver
door switch to open the top, or pull
and hold
Mon the driver door
switch to close the top until this
message clears.
Partial Top Cycling
If the convertible top operation is
stopped before completion, the top
will temporarily hold its position.
Over time, the tonneau may drift to
a near closed position. Opening the Tonneau Cover
—
Engine Access
{Warning
When opening or closing the
tonneau cover, people can be
injured by the moving parts of the
tonneau cover. Maintain visual
contact with the tonneau cover
when it is in motion and keep
hands and objects away from the
moving parts.
To open the tonneau cover and
access the engine: 1. Make sure the vehicle is in P (Park).
2. Ensure the tonneau cover is clear of any objects.
3. The trunk and convertible top must be closed.
4. Keep visual contact with the vehicle. Press and release
Q
on the remote key and then
quickly press and hold
M. A chime will sound, a DIC
message will display, and the
turn signals will flash once.
5. HoldMuntil the tonneau
cover is completely opened.
The turn signals will flash once.
In the event the tonneau cover is
partially open, the motion of the
tonneau cover will be in the
opposite direction upon reactivation.
Closing the Tonneau Cover —
Engine Access Function
1. Make sure the vehicle is off.
2. Remove all objects from the engine compartment.

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3. The trunk and convertible topmust be closed.
4. Keep visual contact with the vehicle. Press and release
Q
on the remote key and then
quickly press and hold
M.
5. HoldMuntil the tonneau
cover is completely closed.
A chime will sound, a DIC
message will display, and the
turn signals will flash once. Troubleshooting the Tonneau
Cover
—Engine Access
Check the following if the tonneau
cover is not operating properly:
. The remote key must be used.
. The ignition must be off.
. The convertible top must be fully
closed.
. The remote key may need to be
closer to the vehicle.
. Press and release
Qand then
quickly press and hold
M
again.

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If equipped, the vehicle has a
convenience net to be used for
small loads. Attach the net to the
hooks of the storage area. The net
should not be used to store heavy
loads.
Rear Storage
Caution
Do not store sharp objects in the
corners of the rear storage
compartments in the trunk/hatch(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
area. Trunk carpet and
components behind the carpet
could be damaged.
If equipped, the vehicle has a
convenience net to be used for
small loads. Attach the net to the
hooks of the storage area. The net
should not be used to store heavy
loads.
Rear Center Storage
There is storage in the center
behind the two front seats.
If equipped, there is a wireless
smartphone charger in the pocket.

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Center Console Storage
To open, press the button on the
driver side.
Depending on the options, there
may be two USB ports and an
auxiliary port inside.
The center console locks when the
car alarm is armed. SeeVehicle
Alarm System 026.
The center console locks when
Valet Mode is enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0116.
Additional Storage
Features
Cargo Tie-Downs
The cargo tie-downs can be used to
secure small loads under the
convenience net inside the trunk.
Convenience Net
If equipped, the vehicle has two
convenience nets to be used for
small loads. One in the rear trunk
area and one in the front storage
area. See Front Storage 083.
Attach the net to the hooks in the
storage area. The net should not be
used to store heavy loads.

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Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
The knob for this feature is on the
left side of the instrument panel.
Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to brighten or dim
all illuminated controls as well as
the feature status indicators. The
knob is functional at night.
Night Mode
At night, when the knob is turned all
the way to the off position, the
instrument cluster will show
minimum feature content (digital
speed, gear indication, coolanttemperature, and the fuel gauge)
with muted colors to reduce light
emission for better visibility. The
Infotainment System display and the
interior lighting are off.
Courtesy Lamps
The interior lamps will come on
when any door is opened,
Kon the
remote key is pressed, or when the
vehicle is turned to OFF.
The hatch/trunk lamps only come on
when the rear compartment is
opened.
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are in the
overhead console. The lamps go on
when any door is opened, the
remote unlock key is pressed,
or when the ignition is switched off.
When the doors are closed, press
the lamp buttons to turn on
each lamp.
Engine
Compartment Lamp
If equipped, the engine
compartment lamp will turn on
briefly when:
.
Kis pressed on the key.
. Keyless Access is used to
unlock the door.
. Any door is opened.
. The engine compartment hatch
is opened.
The engine compartment lamp will
turn off when:
. All doors and the engine
compartment hatch are closed.
.
Qis pressed on the key.