2012 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 58

2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows If battery power has not been lost, continue to Step 9. If battery power has been lost, the tonneau cover (C) can be opened using the manual release cable. Notice: If you lower the convertible top into the storage compartment and the rear edge of the top is not in the full-down position, you could damage the top. Always verify that the rear edge of the convertible top is in the full-down position before lowering the top into the storage compartment. 8. Pull the cable to release the tonneau cover, continue with Step 9. 7. Tilt the driver seatback forward and press the tonneau cover release button located on the underside of the tonneau cover (C) behind the driver seat. After pressing the release button, the driver and passenger door glass will retract to the full-down position. Then raise the tonneau cover (C). If the tonneau cover does not release and three chimes are heard, check to make sure the trunk lid is closed. Also, the tonneau cover will not release if the vehicle alarm is armed. The tonneau cover manual release cable is located underneath the carpeting behind the passenger seat head restraint, on the underside forward edge of the tonneau cover. To access the cable, lift and pull back the carpeting.