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—Lowering the convertible top
LOWERING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP
The ignition switch must be in the ”ON”
position to operate the convertible top.1. Lower all the side windows, quarter windows, and sun visors. Then pull
the latch handles fully backward.
Before operating, make sure the manual
control switch is not in the ”MANUAL”
position. (See ”If the convertible top does
not raise or lower” in Part 4.)2. Push and hold the convertible top control switch on the ”OPEN” side
until the convertible top is complete-
ly lowered. Raise the sun visors.INSTALLING THE TOP BOOT
The top boot is used to cover and conceal
the completely lowered convertible top. It
is in the trunk, and is stored in a plastic
bag.
3. Place the top boot over the lowered convertible top. Then tuck its outer
edge under the body moldings.
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4. Secure the top boot snaps to theones on the quarter trim.5. Attach the fastener tape on the topboot to that on the rear seatback.
—Raising the convertible top
REMOVING THE TOP BOOT
1. Push the top boot backward to sepa- rate its fastener tape from the tape
behind the rear seatback.
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2. Release the top boot snaps from thequarter trim.3. Pull out the outer edge of the topboot from under the body moldings.
Put the removed top boot in the plastic
bag and store it in the trunk.RAISING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP
The ignition switch must be in the ”ON”
position to operate the convertible top. 4. Lower the sun visors. Check that all the side windows and quarter win-
dows are lowered. Then push and
hold the convertible top control
switch on the ”CLOSE” side until
the top touches the windshield
frame.
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5. Push the latch handles fully forwardtill they are hooked.
Visually check that the latch handles are
fully seated in the strikers. Also, pull on
the convertible top side rails to make sure
the top is securely hooked. 6. Raise all the side windows, quarter windows, and sun visors.
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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1−3
Seats, Seat belts,
Steering wheel and
Mirrors
 Seats
 Front seats
 Fold −down rear seat
 Head restraints
 Seat belts
 SRS driver and front passenger
airbags
 Child restraint
 Tilt steering wheel
 Outside rear view mirrors
 Anti −glare inside rear view
mirror
Seats
While the vehicle is being driven, all ve-
hicle occupants should have the seatback
upright, sit well back in the seat and prop-
erly wear the seat belts provided.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle unless the
occupants are properly seated. Do
not allow sitting on top of a
folded −down seatback, or in the
luggage compartment. Persons not
properly seated and not property re-
strained by seat belts can be se-
verely injured in the event of emer-
gency braking or a collision.
During driving, do not allow pas-
sengers to stand up or move
around between seats. Severe inju-
ries can occur in the event of emer-
gency braking or a collision.
Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot
pedals, steering wheel and instrument
panel controls are within easy reach of
the driver.
CAUTION
Adjustments should not be made
while the vehicle is moving, as the
seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of
the vehicle.
When adjusting the seat, be careful
not to hit the seat against a pas-
senger or luggage.
After adjusting the seat position,
try sliding it forward and backward
to make sure it is locked in posi-
tion.
After adjusting the seatback, exert
body pressure to make sure it is
locked in position.
Do not put objects under the seats.
The objects may interfere with the
seat −lock mechanism or unexpect-
edly push up the seat position ad-
justing lever; the seat may suddenly
move, causing the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
Front seats—
—Seat adjustment
precautions
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While adjusting the seat, do not put
your hands under the seat or near
the moving parts. You may jam
your hands or fingers.
—Adjusting front seats
1.SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER
Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat
to the desired position with slight body
pressure and release the lever.2.
SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING
LEVER
Lean forward and pull the lever up.
Then lean back to the desired angle
and release the lever.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt during a collision, avoid
reclining the seatback any more than
needed. The seat belts provide maxi-
mum protection in a frontal or rear
collision when the driver and the pas-
senger are sitting up straight and
well back in the seats. If you are
reclined, the lap belt may slide past
your hips and apply restraint forces
directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in
the event of a frontal collision, the
risk of personal injury may increase
with increasing recline of the seat-
back.
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3. DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION ANGLEADJUSTING KNOB
Turn the knob either way.
For easy access to the rear seat, do
this. 1. Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever or press the pedal behind the seat-
back.
The seat will slide forward.
2. Move the seat to the front −most posi-
tion.
After passengers are in, lift up the seat-
back and return the seat until it locks.
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.
—Moving passenger ’s seat for
rear seat entry
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Fold−down rear seat
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 will enlarge the trunk (coupe) or lug-
gage compartment (liftback) as far as the
front seatbacks. See ” Luggage stowage
precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to
observe for 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 their proper
position for ready use.
Make sure the seatback is securely
locked by pushing forward and rear-
ward on the top of the seatback.
Head restraints
For your safety, adjust the head re-
straint before driving.
To raise: Pull it up.
To lower: Push it down while pressing the
lock release button.
On some models, you can also move the
head restraint forward or backward. If
such adjustment is desired, pull or push
the head restraint.
The head restraint is most effective when
it is close to your head. Therefore, using
a cushion on the seatback is not recom-
mended.
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