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Feb 9, 2009 | 06:24 PM

CSIXVET

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Racer

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From: Suwanee GA

Push Button Hatch Release . . .

Never knew this button existed until this past weekend when a buddy with an 08 coupe walked up to his car pressed the button and the hatch popped up.

I read everything I can about the C6 but did not know.

The button is close to the key slot by the license plate.

Cool!

Feb 9, 2009 | 06:46 PM

Red Rochester

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Lean somthing new every day. There is also a manual in the car with all the other options listed

Feb 9, 2009 | 06:51 PM

tfkrato

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From: Missouri City TX

Manual p.2.15

Press the hatch/trunk release button located on the
rear of the hatch/trunk lid above the license plate,
as long as you have your transmitter with you.

Feb 9, 2009 | 06:55 PM

2vette2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Rochester

Lean somthing new every day. There is also a manual in the car with all the other options listed

Yeah, but who really reads all that is in the manual? I just read the forum posts to learn all I need.

Feb 9, 2009 | 08:15 PM

Vette_DD

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Yes, you do have to have a fob near the button for it to work. Otherwise, you could use the key if the fob was not near the button.

Feb 9, 2009 | 08:20 PM

biggums

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Why do you need the button if you need the fob by it and the fob has its own button?

Feb 9, 2009 | 08:20 PM

C6~Missle

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From: N Carolina 08 Z51 Coupe

Never knew the button existed until I read a post about someone having some issues with the button... A few others responded the same.. Had the car a year 1.5 years ... I use it often now..

Feb 9, 2009 | 08:44 PM

RLSebring

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Quote:

Originally Posted by biggums

Why do you need the button if you need the fob by it and the fob has its own button?

Just more options on opening your trunk. Some don't want to reach in their pocket to take fob out to push button when they can just push the trunk relase as noted.

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Feb 9, 2009 | 08:53 PM

Vette_DD

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RLSebring

Just more options on opening your trunk. Some don't want to reach in their pocket to take fob out to push button when they can just push the trunk relase as noted.

When I'm doing anything in the car, the fob is in my pocket and stays there. Same reason I have the autolock option set up for the car. Sometimes my hands are full when I get into or out of the car.

Feb 9, 2009 | 09:01 PM

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Chipps

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Indeed, RTFM.

Feb 9, 2009 | 09:19 PM

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DarthStimpy

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mines broke....

Feb 9, 2009 | 09:22 PM

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CENT Z06

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I would not have known about it since I don't read the manuals, but my sales person showed me the button when I picked the car up .

Last edited by CENT Z06; Feb 10, 2009 at 11:02 PM.

Feb 9, 2009 | 09:56 PM

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anothercrisis

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WOW! Just WOW! the top comes off of the coupes too!

anothercrisis

Feb 9, 2009 | 10:02 PM

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cclive

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Don't feel bad, many don't know about the button or the keyhole next to it!

Feb 9, 2009 | 10:03 PM

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bterwilliger

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I was loading my flamethrower when I clicked on this link thinking you meant the interior hatch pop button. But then... (as sad as it is) I never knew about the outside button. Thanks OP.