Chevrolet 2011 Corvette Owner's Manual page 55

The parts of the manual convertible
top that are used when lowering and
raising it are:
A. Front Edge of the
Convertible Top
B. Rear Edge of the
Convertible Top
C. Tonneau Cover
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.
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.
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.
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.
Keys, Doors and Windows
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 Manual
Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. 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 ignition is off.
3. Make sure the trunk is closed.
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