NOTE:
If a fluttering noise is heard fromthe rear seat belts while driving
with the windows down, safely
bring the vehicle to a stop and
buckle the rear seat belts over
the empty seats. This will keep
tension on the seat belts and re-
move the fluttering condition.WARNING!Never leave children in a vehicle,
with the keys in the ignition switch.
Occupants, particularly unattended
children, can become entrapped by
the windows while operating the
power window switches. Such en-
trapment may result in serious in-
jury or death.Smart Glass Feature
The door window will lower slightly if
the window is fully up when opening
the door. The window will return to its
full up position after closing the door.
This action allows the door to open
without resistance and prevents win-
dow and top seal damage. Auto Window Down
The front window controls on the
driver and passenger door trim panels
have an Auto-Down feature. These
switches are labeled AUTO to indicate
this capability. Push the window
switch past the first detent, release,
and the window will go down auto-
matically.To open the window part way, push
the window switch to the first detent
and release it when you want the win-
dow to stop.
To cancel the Auto-Down movement,
operate the switch either in the up or
down direction and release the switch.The power window switches will remain
active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position. Opening either door will can-
cel this feature. The time for this feature
is programmable. Refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
Personal Settings (Customer-Program-
mable Features)” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
Reset Window Smart Glass
Feature for Opening/Closing the
Door
If the vehicle battery goes dead, the
window Smart Glass Feature for
opening and closing the door will be
disabled. To reactivate the window
Smart Glass Feature, perform the fol-
lowing steps after vehicle power is
restored.
1. Lower all four windows to the full
open position.
2. Press and hold the Power Top
Switch in the Close direction. Once
the Power Top becomes fully closed,
all four windows will start closing.
3. Continue to hold the Power Top
Switch an additional two seconds
after the windows are fully closed.
4. Push all the window switches
down firmly to open the windows
completely and continue to hold the
switch down for an additional two
seconds after the window is fully
open.
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Window Lockout SwitchThe window lockout switch on the
driver's door trim panel allows you to
disable the window control on the pas-
senger door. To disable the window
control on the passenger door, press
and release the window LOCK button
(setting it in the down position). To
enable the window control, press and
release the window LOCK button
again (setting it in the up position).WIND BUFFETING
Wind buffeting can be described as
the perception of pressure on the ears
or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffet-
ing with one window down in certain
open or partially open positions. This
is a normal occurrence and can be
minimized. If the buffeting occurs
with one window open, then open
both windows together to minimize
the buffeting.
TRUNK LOCK AND
RELEASE
To unlatch the trunk lid from inside
the vehicle, press and release the
TRUNK RELEASE Button located on
the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
NOTE:
The convertible top must be ei-
ther closed and latched or open
and latched to release the trunk.
The transmission must be in PARK before the button will op-
erate. The trunk release
button on the dash
will be disabled if
the vehicle is
locked by pressing
the power door
lock switch or by
pressing the LOCK
button on the Re-
mote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter. The trunk release button will be
enabled when the vehicle is unlocked
by the RKE or if the key is inserted
into the ignition and turned to ON/
RUN or START.
NOTE: This provides a locked
area in the vehicle even if the con-
vertible top is open.
To unlatch the trunk lid from outside
the vehicle, press and release the
TRUNK RELEASE button on the
RKE transmitter two times.
The words “Trunk Ajar” will display
in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC).
Window Lockout Switch
Trunk Release Button
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Air Bag Deployment Sensors
And ControlsOccupant Restraint Controller
(ORC)TheORC is part of a regulated safety
system required for this vehicle.
The ORC determines if deployment of
the front and/or side air bags in a
frontal or side collision is required.
Based on the impact sensor's signals,
a central electronic ORC deploys the
Advanced Front Air Bags, Supple-
mental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags
(SAB), and front seat belt pretension-
ers, as required, depending on several
factors, including the severity and
type of impact.
Advanced Front Air Bags are designed
to provide additional protection by
supplementing the seat belts in cer-
tain frontal collisions depending on
several factors, including the severity
and type of collision. Advanced Front
Air Bags are not expected to reduce
the risk of injury in rear, side, or roll-
over collisions.
The Advanced Front Air Bags will not
deploy in all frontal collisions, includ-
ing some that may produce substantial
vehicle damage — for example, some
pole collisions, truck underrides, and
angle offset collisions. On the other
hand, depending on the type and loca-
tion of impact, Advanced Front Air
Bags may deploy in crashes with little
vehicle front-end damage but that
produce a severe initial deceleration.The side air bags will not deploy in all
side collisions. Side air bag deploy-
ment will depend on the severity and
type of collision.
Because air bag sensors measure ve-
hicle deceleration over time, vehicle
speed and damage by themselves are
not good indicators of whether or not
an air bag should have deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your pro-
tection in all collisions, and also are
needed to help keep you in position,
away from an inflating air bag.
The ORC monitors the readiness of
the electronic parts of the air bag sys-
tem whenever the ignition switch is in
the START or ON/RUN position. If the key is in the OFF position, in the
ACC position, or not in the ignition,
the air bag system is not on and the air
bags will not inflate.
The ORC contains a backup power
supply system that may deploy the air
bags even if the battery loses power or
it becomes disconnected prior to
deployment.
Also, the ORC turns on the
Air Bag Warning Light in
the instrument panel for
approximately four to eight
seconds for a self-check when the ig-
nition is first turned on. After the self-
check, the Air Bag Warning Light will
turn off. If the ORC detects a mal-
function in any part of the system, it
turns on the Air Bag Warning Light,
either momentarily or continuously. A
single chime will sound if the light
comes on again after initial startup.
It also includes diagnostics that will
illuminate the instrument cluster Air
Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is
noted that could affect the air bag
system. The diagnostics also record
the nature of the malfunction.
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Enhanced Accident Response
System
In the event of an impact causing air
bag deployment, if the communica-
tion network remains intact, and the
power remains intact, depending on
the nature of the event the ORC will
determine whether to have the En-
hanced Accident Response System
perform the following functions:
Cut off fuel to the engine.
Flash hazard lights as long as thebattery has power or until the igni-
tion key is turned off.
Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has
power or until the ignition key is
removed.
Unlock the doors automatically.
In order to reset the Enhanced Acci-
dent Response System functions after
an event, the ignition switch must be
changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF. If A Deployment Occurs
The Advanced Front Air Bags are de-
signed to deflate immediately after
deployment.
NOTE: Front and/or side air bags
will not deploy in all collisions.
This does not mean something is
wrong with the air bag system.
If you do have a collision, which de-
ploys the air bags, any or all of the
following may occur:
The nylon air bag material may
sometimes cause abrasions and/or
skin reddening to the driver and
front passenger as the air bags de-
ploy and unfold. The abrasions are
similar to friction rope burns or
those you might get sliding along a
carpet or gymnasium floor. They
are not caused by contact with
chemicals. They are not permanent
and normally heal quickly. How-
ever, if you haven't healed signifi-
cantly within a few days, or if you
have any blistering, see your doctor
immediately. As the air bags deflate, you may see
some smoke-like particles. The
particles are a normal by-product
of the process that generates the
non-toxic gas used for air bag infla-
tion. These airborne particles may
irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or
throat. If you have skin or eye irri-
tation, rinse the area with cool wa-
ter. For nose or throat irritation,
move to fresh air. If the irritation
continues, see your doctor. If these
particles settle on your clothing,
follow the garment manufacturer's
instructions for cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air
bags have deployed. If you are involved
in another collision, the air bags will not
be in place to protect you.
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CHILD RESTRAINTS
Everyone in your vehicle needs to be
buckled up all the time, including
babies and children.
Children 12 years or younger should
ride properly buckled up in a rear
seat, if available. According to crashstatistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seats,
rather than in the front.
WARNING!
In a collision, an unrestrained
child, even a tiny baby, can be-
come a projectile inside the ve-
hicle. The force required to hold
even an infant on your lap could
become so great that you could
not hold the child, no matter how
strong you are. The child and oth-
ers could be badly injured. Any
child riding in your vehicle
should be in a proper restraint for
the child's size.
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WARNING!(Continued)
Occupants, especially children, should not lean on or sleep
against the door, side windows, or
area where the SAB air bags in-
flate, even if they are in an infant
or child restraint.
There are different sizes and types of
restraints for children from newborn
size to the child almost large enough
for an adult safety belt. Always check
the child seat owner's manual to en-
sure you have the correct seat for your
child. Use the restraint that is correct
for your child.
Universal Child Seating Position Chart
Mass Group Front Passenger Rear Outboard
Group up to 10 kgXU
Group 0+ up to 13 kgXU
Group I 9 to 18 kgXU
Group II 15 to 25 kgXU
Group III 22 to 36 kgXU
Key of letters used in the table above
U = Suitable for “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
X = Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.
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Vehicle ISOFIX Positions Chart
Mass Group Size
Class Fixture
Front
Passenger
Rear
Outboard Rear
Center Interme-
diate
Outboard Interme-
diate
Center Other
Sites
Carrycot F ISO/L1 X **1UF X X X X
G ISO/L2 X **1UF X X X X
(1) X XX X X X
0 — up to 10 kg E ISO/R1 X 1UF X XX X
(1) X XX X X X
0+ — up to 13 kg E ISO/R1 X 1UF X XX X
D ISO/R2 X 1UF X X X X
C ISO/R3 X *1UF X X X X
(1) X XX X X X
I – 9 to 18 kg D ISO/R2 X 1UF X XX X
C ISO/R3 X *1UF X X X X
B ISO/F2 X 1UF X X X X
B1 ISO/F2X X 1UF X X X X
A ISO/F3 X 1UF X X X X
(1) X XX X X X
II – 15 to 25 kg (1) XXX X X X
III – 22 to 36 kg (1) XXX X X X
Key of letters used in the table above
(1) = For the CRS which do not carry the ISO/XX size class identification (A to G), for the applicable mass group, the
car manufacturer shall indicate the vehicle specific ISOFIX child restraint system(s) recommended for each position.
1UF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in the mass group.
X = ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this mass group and/or this size class.
*1UF = With the seat in the mid-track position, seat back must be adjusted so that it does not touch the child seat.
**1UF = The Carrycot F & G can only be installed with the convertible top in the down position.
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CONVERTIBLE TOP
OPERATIONCAUTION!Failure to follow these cautions may
cause interior water damage, stains
or mildew on the top material: Avoid high-pressure car washes,as they can damage the top mate-
rial. Also, increased water pres-
sure may force water past the
weather strips.
Remove any standing water from the top and dry the surface before
opening it. Operating the top,
opening a door or lowering a win-
dow while the top is wet may al-
low water to drip into the vehicles
interior.
Use care when washing the vehicle,
water pressure directed at the
weather strip seals may cause water
to leak into the vehicles interior.
WARNING!
The convertible top does not pro-
vide the structural protection that a
reinforced metal roof does and the
fabric top cannot be expected to
prevent the ejection of the occu-
pants in a collision. Therefore, it is
important that all occupants wear
their seat belts at all times. Death or
serious injuries could occur if you
are ejected from the vehicle during
a collision.You can lower or raise the power con-
vertible top from inside the vehicle or
lower the top remotely using the Re-
mote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter. Either operation takes approxi-
mately 30 seconds. The entire process,
including unlatching or latching the
top at the windshield header is auto-
matic.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 convert-
ible top, the trunk lid will pivot at the
rear of the vehicle, swing open by the
rear window, and then pivot back-
ward. 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.
When raising the top, the system re-
tracts the hard tonneau cover back
into its stowage area underneath the
trunk lid.
To complete either operation, the
trunk lid returns to its normal posi-
tion and then latches.
Spring-loaded flipper doors, which
provide clearance for the linkage,
close off notches in the quarter trim
panels when the top is down.
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POWER CONVERTIBLE
TOP CONTROLS
The power top switch is located on the
front of the center console.
There is also a power top button on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter for remotely lowering the
power convertible top.
LOWERING THE POWER
CONVERTIBLE TOP
Using The Power Top Switch
NOTE: The power top switch will
operate when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON or ACC position
and when in the power accessory
delay.
There are two Top Down
switch positions. Press and
hold the switch to the first
detent, which is indicated by
the EVIC displaying “CONVERT-
IBLE TOP IN OPERATION” message.
The system will lower all fully raised
windows approximately 10 mm, lower
the top to its fully retracted position,
and then raise the windows. Press and
hold the switch to the second detent.
The system will lower all four windows
and the top to their fully retracted
positions.
The driver has to press and hold the
convertible top switch during the en-
tire opening cycle, if there is an ob-
struction and the driver is alerted, the
convertible top operation can be
stopped by releasing the switch.
Using The Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter
NOTE: Steps 1 – 3 must be per-
formed within five seconds.
1. Press and release the UNLOCK
button on the RKE transmitter. 2. Press and hold the
POWER TOP button until
the Power Top and All Win-
dows Down feature is com-
plete.
3.
Press and release the POWER TOP
button on the RKE transmitter.
NOTE:
If the RKE transmitter
button is released before the power
top is completely down steps 1–3
must be performed again.
RAISING THE POWER
CONVERTIBLE TOP
Using The Power Top Switch
NOTE: The power top switch will
operate when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON or ACC position
and when in the power accessory
delay.
Power Top Button
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