Chevrolet 2002 Corvette Owner's Manual page 73

Hatch/Trunk Lid Release
To use the hatch/trunk lid release on vehicles with
an automatic transmission, your vehicle must be in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). For manual transmissions,
set the parking brake. See "Parking Brake" in the Index.
Press the button with the trunk symbol on it, located at
the left side of the steering column on the instrument
panel, to release the hatch/trunk lid from inside
your vehicle.
The remote keyless entry transmitter will also release
the hatch/trunk lid. See "Remote Keyless Entry System"
in the Index.
If your vehicle is equipped with a hatch and you have
lost battery power, use the manual release cables to
open the hatch. To access the cables, remove the two
access panels located in the rear of the trunk area.
There is one cable located under each access panel.
See "Rear Storage Compartments" in the Index for
more information.
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