2009 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 133

Convertible Top (Power) For care and cleaning of the convertible top see Convertible Top on page 5-98 under "Service and Appearance Care". High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. To operate the power convertible top use the following steps. Notice: Leaving the convertible top down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always close the convertible top if leaving your vehicle outdoors. Notice: Lowering the convertible top when there are objects in the storage area could damage it or break the glass rear window. Always verify that no objects are in the storage area before lowering the convertible top. Notice: Lowering the top if it is damp, wet, or dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage to the inside of your vehicle. Dry off the top before lowering it. 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 2-53. 2-69