1998 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 68

If your vehicle is equipped with a convertible top and you have lost battery power, use themanual release cable to open the trunk lid. To access the cable, remove the center access panel located in the rear of the trunk area. (See "Storage Compartments" in the Indexfor more information.) Pull the cable straight down to release the trunk lid. It can be dangerous to drive with the hatcldtrunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can't see smell or CO. It can cause unconsciousnessand even death. If you must drive with the hatcWtrunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal betweenthe body and the hatcldtrunklid: Make sure all windows are shut. Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with setting the on BI-LEVELor VENT. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See"Comfort Controls" inthe Index. 0 If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them the way. all See "EngineExhaust" in the Index. 2-15