2008 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 135
2008 Chevrolet Corvette Manual
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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 PARK (P) or a manual transmission in 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 PARK (P) and set the parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into 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 2-56. 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. 2-71