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Using your convertible top:
Do not store articles behind the rear seat. Articles
stored in the convertible top stowage compartment
may break the rear glass window when the top is
lowered. The windows automatically lower when
lowering or raising the top. Do not lower the top when
the top material is wet. Remove any leaves or debris
on the outer surface of the top. The convertible top
will not operate unless the vehicle is stationary or
traveling under 3 mph (5 km/h).
Opening the convertible top:
Note: Your ignition must be on to open the top. It is
recommend that your engine is running to prevent draining
the battery.
To open the top:
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Unclamp the latches located where the top meets
the windshield header. To do this; pull down the
latch handles and rotate them rearward until the
latches clear the windshield header.
3. Press and hold the convertible top control
on the overhead console until the windows come
all the way down and the top is completely stored.
Using the convertible top boot*:
Make sure the boot is always fully secured before
driving. Improper installation of the boot can result
in the loss or damage of the boot. For information
on installing the boot, removing the boot, and
storing the boot, see the Using the Boot section of
your Owner’s Manual.
Closing the convertible top:
Note: The ignition must be on to close the top. It is
recommend that your engine is running to prevent
draining the battery.
To close the top:
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Press and hold the convertible top control. The
windows will lower completely. The top will
unfold and move forward until it is completely
flush with the windshield header.
Note: Make sure that the latch handles are pulled
down and are in the fully opened position before
the top makes contact with the windshield header.
This allows for hand clearance and proper closure
of the top.
3. Pull down on the driver’s latch handle and
rotate it all the way forward into the
windshield header.
4. Press the handle up to the original
stowed position.
5. Pull down on the passenger’s side latch
handle and rotate it all the way forward into
the windshield header.
6. Press the handle up to the original
stowed position.
7. close the rear windows before closing the
front windows.
Note: If the top has been open for an extended period
of time or if the temperature is low, the top material
may shrink slightly. If this happens, pull on the latch
handles or the center grip to fasten to the top.
For more complete information, refer to the
Convertible Top chapter in your Owner’s Manual.
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Heated front seats*:
The heated seat controls are located on the
instrument panel. Press to enable and disable
heated front seats.
Tilting head restraints*:
Your vehicle’s front row
head restraints can be
adjusted. Pull up to raise
the head restraint. To lower,
press the head restraint
down while pressing and
holding the guide sleeve
adjust/release button. Tilt
the head restraint forward for additional comfort by
gently pulling the top of the head restraint. Once it is
in the forward-most position, tilting it forward once
more will release it to the upright position.
Note: Do not attempt to force the
head restraint backward after it is
tilted. Instead, continue tilting it
forward until the headrest releases
to the upright position.
Accessing and adjusting gauge color,
ambient color, halo color and MyColor®:
The information display screen allows you to select
specific colors to backlight your gauges (Gauge
color) the area around your gauges (Halo color) as
well as selecting ambient lighting options to appear
in the footwell areas, cupholders and console bin
(Ambient color). To access. Press SETUP repeatedly
until the desired feature (GAUGE COLOR, AMBIENT
COLOR or HALO COLOR) appears in the display.
Press RESET repeatedly to scroll through all possible
color options as well as Myc olor
®. Mycolor® allows
you to create your own color preference by adjusting
the levels of the three primary colors (blue, red and
green). Vehicles equipped with the 5-way control
(located on the steering wheel), use the arrows to
scroll through a menu and press the OK button to
select your lighting preferences. See the Information
Displays chapter of your Owner’s Manual for
information on how to customize the colors of
your vehicle.
Glass roof and roller blind sunshade*:
Use the center mounted handle to slide the shade
open or closed.Function
Rearview camera*:
This system provides a visual display of the area behind the vehicle. The
display automatically appears in the navigation screen (if equipped) when
the vehicle is in R (Reverse) and uses green, yellow and red guides to alert
you of your proximity to objects. For non-navigation vehicles, the image will
appear in the rearview mirror.
Reverse sensing system*:
This system sounds a warning tone if there is an obstacle near the vehicle’s
rear bumper when the vehicle is in R (Reverse) and is traveling less than 3
mph (5 km/h). The warning tone will increase in frequency as the object
gets closer.
Note: Visibility aids do not replace the need to watch where the vehicle is moving.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for safety information, more detail and limitations.
SelectShift Automatic™ transmission:*
Note: Manual transmission vehicles are not SelectShift capable.
To enable, move the SelectShift gearshift lever from D (Drive) to S (Sport).
In (S) Sport Mode, a unique downshift schedule is utilized to keep the
transmission in lower gears for enhanced performance and more aggressive
engine braking. When the vehicle is in (S) Sport mode, manual gear
selection is enabled by using the thumb toggle on the side of the gearshift
lever. Press (+) to upshift, press (–) to downshift. Return the gearshift lever
to (D) Drive when manual control is no longer desired.
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Comfort
MyKey®:
MyKey allows you to program certain
driving restrictions in order to promote
good driving habits. You can program
things like: speed restrictions,
limited volume levels and safety belt
reminders. For complete information,
refer to the MyKey chapter in your
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