Hatch (Boot) - Chevrolet CORVETTE Owner's Manual

20 Keys, Doors, and Windows
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driving. When the hood is not closed, the
vehicle will not exceed 42 km/h
(26 mph). Close the hood to drive faster
than 42 km/h (26 mph).
The hood is not heavy enough to latch
under its own weight. The hood will remain
open until the striker is pushed into the
latch. Ensure the hood is fully latched before
taking the vehicle out of P (Park).
1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler
caps are on properly, and all tools are
removed.
2. Ensure that all cargo is placed away
from the emergency hood release
button.
3. Pull the hood down and set the striker
gently into the latch.
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
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 (Boot)

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
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these components until they have cooled,
and always use a glove or towel to avoid
direct skin contact.
Turn the vehicle off before opening the
hatch. If the engine is running with the
hatch open, you or others could be
injured.
Hatch/Boot Release
The vehicle must be in P (Park).
When opening or closing the tailgate/
boot, keep hands away from the closure
area. You or others could be injured.
To release the hatch/boot:
Vehicles equipped with a rear spoiler
have a small amount of space between
the hatch/trunk lid and the rear spoiler.
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