Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
12470550) - 2020 - CRC - 12/17/19
Keys, Doors, and Windows
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4. Firmly press down on the front
edge of the hood until the latch
clicks twice.
5. Check that the hood is flush to
the fascia to ensure the hood is
fully closed.
Storing Your Vehicle
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Warning
The emergency hood release
button inside the underhood
compartment will not function
when the battery is disconnected
or depleted. To avoid personal
injury or death, always keep the
hood fully closed and latched
when storing the vehicle. If the
hood is not latched, a person
could climb into the underhood
compartment and inadvertently
close the hood. People should
never climb inside the underhood
compartment. Never shut the
hood when a person is inside.
See
“
Opening The Hood When
There Is No Electrical Power,
”
earlier in this section.
Hatch (Trunk)
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Warning
Components under the hatch,
hatch vents, and glass 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.
Hatch/Trunk Release
The vehicle must be in P (Park).
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Warning
When opening or closing the
hatch/trunk, keep hands away
from the closure area. You or
others could be injured.
To release the hatch/trunk:
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Warning
Vehicles equipped with a rear
spoiler have a small amount of
space between the hatch/trunk lid
and the rear spoiler. To help avoid
potential injury from pinching, lift
or close the hatch/trunk lid by
using only the middle section. If
the hatch/trunk lid near the area
of the raised portion of the spoiler
is used, use one hand to raise/
lower the hatch/trunk lid enough
to clear the spoiler, and use the
other hand to fully open/close the
hatch/trunk lid.