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If your vehicle has lost battery power, open the
hatch/trunk using the vehicle key. SeeKeys
on page 71for more information. The key lock
cylinder is located on the rear of the hatch/trunk lid
above the license plate. Turn the vehicle key
clockwise in the lock.
Closing the Rear Compartment (Coupe)
To assist in closing the rear compartment lid
of your coupe, use the pocket on the underside
of the lid on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
When closing the lid, lower it until the power
pull down latch feature activates and it will close
the rest of the way and latch automatically.
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
(Convertible Only)
Notice:Do not use the emergency trunk
release handle as a tie-down or anchor point
when securing items in the trunk as it could
damage the handle. The emergency trunk
release handle is only intended to aid a person
trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to
open the trunk from the inside.
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Lowering the Manual Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. Shift an automatic
transmission into PARK (P) and set the
parking brake. Shift a manual transmission
into NEUTRAL and set the parking brake.
2. Make sure the ignition is off.
3. Make sure the trunk is closed.
4. The convertible top front latch, located above
the inside rearview mirror, must be unlocked.
Pull the convertible top front latch down
and turn it clockwise to unlock it.5. Lift upward on the front edge (A) of the
convertible top off of the windshield frame.
Then lift upward on the rear edge (B) of
the convertible top so it is vertical to the
tonneau cover (C). The front edge (A) and
rear edge (B) should be straight up.
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10. Push the front edge (A) of the convertible top
down from the outside of the vehicle, or pull the
front edge (A) of the convertible top down from
the center pull-down handle located in the
inside of the vehicle.
11. Pull the top front latch handle down and turn it
counterclockwise to lock the convertible top.Convertible Top (Power)
For care and cleaning of the convertible top see
Convertible Top on page 414under “Service and
Appearance Care”. High pressure car washes may
cause water to enter the vehicle.
To operate the power convertible top use the
following steps.
Notice: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.
Notice: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.
Notice: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.
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Notice: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.
Notice: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
PARK (P) or a manual transmission in
NEUTRAL before raising or lowering the
convertible top.
Lowering the Power Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. The vehicle must
be running or in Acc. Shift an automatic
transmission into PARK (P) and set the
parking brake. Shift a manual transmission
into NEUTRAL, and set the parking brake.
2. Make sure the trunk is closed and the rear
trunk partition in the rear storage area is
in the fastened upright position, and that
no objects are forward of the divider.
See “Rear Trunk Partition” underRear
Storage Area on page 131.3. Release the convertible top front latch,
located above the inside rearview mirror,
by pulling and turning it clockwise toward
the driver’s door. Push upward on the front
edge. The windows will automatically lower.
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4. After the convertible top is completely raised,
release the power convertible top button.
5. Pull the convertible front top latch down
and turn it counterclockwise to lock the
convertible top.
If the radio is on the sound may be muted for a
brief time due to a new audio system equalization
being loaded.If the vehicle has lost power, the convertible top can
still be raised by releasing pressure on the hydraulic
pump, located under the passenger’s side of the
tonneau cover, by using the following steps. The
carpet liner on the passenger’s side must be pulled
back to access the hydraulic pump.
Manual operation of the power convertible top
cannot be attempted for ve minutes from the last
time the convertible top button was pressed if the
top is not completely stowed, with the top down and
the tonneau latched, or closed, with the front top
latch locked in place, at the time the convertible
top button was released.
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1. Open the tonneau cover by pulling the
emergency release cable.
The tonneau cover emergency release cable
is located behind the passenger’s seat
head restraint, on the underside forward edge
of the tonneau cover. Also, seeHatch/Trunk
on page 82for information on the emergency
trunk release handle.
Be careful when opening the tonneau cover
by hand. If the tonneau cover is opened
quickly, damage can occur to the hinging
mechanism, which can prevent proper
operation of the convertible top.2. Locate the pressure release bolt on the front
side of the hydraulic pump.
3. Use the wrench, located in the console,
and turn the pressure release bolt
counterclockwise one revolution, to relieve
pressure to the hydraulic pump. This will allow
you to manually raise the convertible top.
4. Then follow the steps under raising the
manual convertible top. See “Convertible Top
(Manual)” underConvertible Top (Manual)
on page 139orConvertible Top (Power)
on page 146
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When power is restored to the vehicle, the
hydraulic bolt must be tightened, by turning it
clockwise. The power convertible top button can
then be used to lower or raise the convertible top.
If the power convertible top is operated multiple
times, the engine should be running to prevent
drain on the vehicle’s battery. Under certain
conditions, the Driver Information Center (DIC)may display a message regarding the power top.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 214
for more information.
If the battery has been disconnected, the power
windows must be initialized for the power top
to operate. SeePower Windows on page 86for
more information.
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Turn and hold the knob clockwise to brighten the
lights or counterclockwise to dim them. During
the day, this knob will adjust the instrument panel
brightness and at night will adjust all interior
lighting.
Be sure not to have this knob turned all the way
down with the lamps on during the day. Your
Driver Information Center (DIC) may not be visible.
Courtesy Lamps
When any door or the hatch/trunk lid is opened,
the interior lamps will go on unless it is bright
outside.
You can also turn the courtesy lamps on and off
by pressing the instrument panel brightness knob.
Entry/Exit Lighting
With entry lighting, the interior lamps will come on
when entering the vehicle. The interior lamps
will come on for about 20 seconds when the
engine is off.
You can turn exit and entry lighting off by quickly
turning the courtesy lamps on and off.
Reading Lamps
The inside rearview mirror includes two reading
lamps. The lamps will go on when a door is
opened. When the doors are closed, each lamp
can be turned on individually by pressing the
switch for that lamp.
An ambient light is located in the passenger sun
visor clip. This light stays on while driving to
keep the cabin from being too dark.
Battery Run-Down Protection
This vehicle has a feature to help prevent the
battery from being drained in case any of
the following lamps are left on; the underhood
lamp, if your vehicle has this feature, vanity mirror
lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps, console or
glove box lamps. If any of these lamps are left on,
they will automatically time-out after about
10 minutes. To reset it, all of the above lamps
must be turned off or the ignition key on.
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