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3
5. Push the left and right release buttons (A) to unlock the
latch handles (B) and cause them to slightly rise.6. Pull the latch handles (B) toward you until they lock in
position.
NOTEMake sure the latch handles (B) are securely locked in
place. Operating the electric convertible top without first
locking the latch handles in position could cause the elec-
tric convertible top to malfunction.
If you pull the driver’s-side latch handle (B) while listen-
ing to the audio system, an audible beep will sound and
the audio system’s sound equalization will change to set-
tings that are optimized for operation with the electric
convertible top open.
A
B
B
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NOTEDuring operation of the top, if the switch is released
before the top has fully closed or retracted, the top will
stop moving and the operation indicator lamp will flash
slowly (approximately one flash per second).
If operation of the top is stopped for more than 4 minutes
before it has fully closed or retracted, the top (depending
on its location) will slowly move toward the closed or
retracted position. During this time, the operation indica-
tor lamp will flash rapidly (approximately two flashes per
second) and the top switch will be inoperable. When the
operation indicator lamp stops flashing (approximately 2
minutes later), the top switch will again become operable.
The operation indicator lamp is illuminated while the top
is moving.
When the OPEN switch is pushed, the door windows and
quarter windows automatically open fully before the top
starts moving.
If the CLOSE switch is pushed when the top is fully
closed, the operation indicator lamp flashes slowly
(approximately one flash per second) and a tone sounds
intermittently and rapidly (approximately three times per
second) to indicate that the top is not going to move.
To close the top
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1. When you push the CLOSE switch, a tone will sound and
the top will start to operate. Keep pressing the CLOSE
switch until the top is fully closed. Refer to “Top
switches” on page 3-33.NOTEWhen the top reaches the fully closed position, a tone
sounds once and the operation indicator lamp goes off to
show that the operation is complete.
WA R N I N G
!To avoid injury, keep hands and head away from the
top while it is operating.To prevent uncontrolled movement of the top,
always keep the vehicle engine running when oper-
ating the top.
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3
NOTEDuring operation of the top, if the switch is released
before the top has fully closed or retracted, the top will
stop moving and the operation indicator lamp will flash
slowly (approximately one flash per second).
If operation of the top is stopped for more than 4 minutes
before it has fully closed or retracted, the top (depending
on its location) will slowly move toward the closed or
retracted position. During this time, the operation indica-
tor lamp will flash rapidly (approximately two flashes per
second) and the top switch will be inoperable. When the
operation indicator lamp stops flashing (approximately 2
minutes later), the top switch will again become operable.
The operation indicator lamp is illuminated while the top
is moving.
When the CLOSE switch is pushed, the door windows
and quarter windows automatically open fully before the
top starts moving.
If the OPEN switch is pushed when the top is fully open,
the operation indicator lamp flashes slowly (approxi-
mately one flash per second) and a tone sounds intermit-
tently and rapidly (approximately three times per second)
to indicate that the top is not going to move.
WA R N I N G
!To avoid injury, keep hands and head away from the
top while it is operating.To prevent uncontrolled movement of the top,
always keep the vehicle engine running when oper-
ating the top.
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2. While pushing the slide (C) in the direction of the arrow,
install the top and bottom frames, then release the slide
(C). Make sure both of the frames are securely engaged.3. Move the locking pin (D) to the position (2).
C
1- Stowed position
2- Installation position
3- Locked position
1 2 3 D
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4. From inside the vehicle, insert the two retainer pegs (E)
all the way into mountings provided (F). 5. Align the locking pins (D) with the holes (G) in the vehi-
cle. Slide the locking pins (D) toward the outside and
insert them in the holes to retain the wind deflector. Make
sure that the wind deflector is securely installed in the
vehicle.
EF
D
G
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4. Slide the slide (C) toward the middle to unlock the bottom
frame (A) and the top frame (B).5. Move the locking pin (D) to the position (1).
C
1- Stowed position
2- Installation position
3- Locked position
D321
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15. Step out of the vehicle. Remove the strap (F) that retains
the top.16. Open the cover (G) on the passenger-seat side of the space
in which the top was stowed.
F
G
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3-54 Features and controls
3Parking brake
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete stop, fully
engage the parking brake, and then move the gearshift lever to
1st (on a uphill) or “R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) position, for
vehicles with a manual transaxle or set the selector lever to “P”
(PARK) position on automatic transaxle vehicles.To apply To release
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake and turn the
front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade, away from
the curb on an uphill grade.
1- Pull the lever up without pushing the button at the end of
hand grip.
When the parking brake is set and the ignition key is in the
“ON” position, the brake warning light in the instrument
cluster will come on.
Before driving, be sure to release the parking brake.
1- Pull the lever up slightly.
2- Press and hold the button at the end of the hand grip.
3- Push the lever downward.
CAUTION
!Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is
fully released and brake warning light is off.
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the parking
brake, the brakes will be overheated, resulting in
ineffective braking and possible brake failure.
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