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The windows can be operated with
switches on the center console.
The windows move as long as you hold
the switch.
To open: Push on the lower side of the
switch.
To close: Push on the upper side of the
switch.To open the trunk lid or back door from
the outside, insert the master key and
turn it clockwise.
See Luggage stowage precautionsº in
Part 2 for precautions to observe in load-
ing luggage.
To close the trunk lid or back door, lower
it and press down on it. After closing the
trunk lid or back door, try pulling it up to
make sure it is securely closed.
Keep the trunk lid or back door
closed while driving. This not only
keeps the luggage from being
thrown out but also prevents ex-
haust gases from entering the ve-
hicle.
CAUTION!
To open the trunk lid or back door
from the driver's seat, pull up on the
lock release lever.
ÐLock release lever
ÐQuarter windows
(convertible) Trunk lid (c
oupe and convertible)/
Back door (liftback)Ð
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This system deactivates the lock re-
lease lever so that things locked in the
trunk or luggage compartment can be
protected.
1. (Except convertible) Push down the
security lock levers to lock the rear
seatbacks.
After locking the rear seatbacks, try fold-
ing them down to make sure they are se-
curely lockedÐotherwise, someone
could get into the trunk or luggage
compartment by folding down a rear seat.2. After closing the trunk lid or back
door, insert the master key and turn it
counterclockwise to deactivate the
lock release lever.
After closing the trunk lid or back door, try
pulling it up to make sure it is securely
locked.To open the hood, do the following.
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The
hood will spring up slightly.
ÐLuggage security system Hood
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REMOVING THE TOP BOOT
1. Push the top boot backward to sep-
arate its fastener tape from the tape be-
hind the rear seatback.2. Release the top boot snaps from the
quarter trim.3. Pull out the outer edge of the top
boot from under the body moldings.
Put the removed top boot in the plastic
bag and store it in the trunk.
ÐRaising the convertible top
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CAUTION!

After putting back the seat, try
pushing the seat forward and rear-
ward to make sure it is secured in
place.

Never allow anyone to rest their
foot on the release pedal while the
vehicle is moving.
1. Pull up the seatback security lock
lever 1 to the unlock position.
2. Pull up the lock release button 2.
3. Fold down the seatback.
Each seatback may be folded separately.
This w ill enlarge the trunk room (coupe) or
luggage compartment (liftback) as far as
the front seatbacks. See Luggage stow-
age precautionsº in Part 2 for precautions
to observe in loading luggage.
CAUTION!
When returning the seatback to the
upright position:

Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback
and are arranged in the proper
position for ready to use.

Make sure the seatback is securely
locked by pushing forward and
rearward on the top of the seat-
back.
Fold-down rear seat
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Light bulbsBulb
No.WType
Rear side marker, stop
and tail lights (coupe)115727/8C
Rear side marker lights
(liftback)1944.9D
Rear turn signal lights115627C
Stop and tail lights115727/8C
Back-up lights115627C
License plate lights1685D
High mounted stoplight92118C
Interior lights
(without moon roof)Ð10C
Interior lights
(without moon roof)Ð8C
Personal lightsÐ5E
Glovebox lightÐ1.2D
Door courtesy lightsÐ3.8D
Luggage compartment
lightÐ5E
Trunk lightÐ3.8D
A: HB4 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: Single end bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs
E: Double end bulbs
1. Unplug the connector while de-
pressing the lock release.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.2. Turn the bulb and remove it.
ÐHeadlights
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