CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION
WARNING!
The convertible top does not provide the structural
protection that a reinforced metal roof does and the
fabric top cannot be expected to prevent the ejection
of the occupants of a vehicle in a collision. Therefore,
it is important that all occupants wear their seat belts
at all times when riding in a convertible. Studies
have shown that it is generally safer to remain inside
a vehicle during a collision than to be ejected from
the vehicle.
You can lower or raise the power convertible top from
inside the vehicle or lower the top remotely using the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Either operationtakes approximately 30 seconds. The entire process, in-
cluding unlatching or latching the top at the windshield
header is automatic.
The top does take up some space in the trunk when
retracted. However, the trunk will still hold a significant
amount of cargo.
When operating the power convertible top, the trunk lid
will pivot at the rear of the vehicle, swing open by the
rear window, and then pivot backward. This allows room
for the top to retract into or unfold from its stowage area
in the trunk.
When lowering the top, the system extends the hard
tonneau cover, which stows conveniently underneath the
trunk lid. The tonneau cover closes the area between the
rear seats and the trunk lid to conceal the top when
stowed.
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CAUTION!
²Do not operate the Power Top when the vehicle is in motion.
²Do not operate the Power Top with the hydraulic pump
valve open.
²Do not allow the top to remain in the suspended position.
After approximately 10 minutes in the suspended position,
the hydraulic pressure will release, which will allow the top
and the trunk lid to lower. Pressing the Power Top switch
will cancel this operation.
²Always use a normal ice scraper to remove snow or ice from
the rear window. Use of a sharp object or other tools could
scratch the fabric or panels when removing snow or ice.
²Always close the top when leaving your vehicle so as not to
leave the interior exposed to potentially damaging outdoor
conditions.
²Do not leave the top lowered for several weeks at a time.
Close it occasionally to prevent discoloration in the folds of
the fabric and to allow the creases to smooth out. This is
especially important if the top was stowed when not com-
pletely dry.
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the convert-
ible top components, trunk contents, and the vehicle interior.
WARNING!
²Before operating the Power Top, make sure that no moving
parts of the convertible top can injure a person or animal.
²Never place any extremities (hands, feet, etc.) near the
convertible top components, the upper windshield area, the
shelf area behind the rear seats, or the convertible top
stowage area while raising or lowering the convertible top.
²When using the Power Top button on RKE transmitter, if
potential danger exists while lowering the top, release the
button immediately to interrupt the operation.
²When using the Power Top switch on the instrument panel,
if potential danger exists while lowering the top, press and
release the switch immediately to interrupt the operation.
²When using the Power Top switch on the instrument panel,
if potential danger exists while raising the top, release the
switch immediately to interrupt the operation.
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Only drive the vehicle with the convertible top completely closed
and latched or fully lowered into its stowage compartment.
²Do not operate the Power Top when the vehicle is in motion.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are
serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you. 84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
