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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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Press and hold the switch in
the Top Up position, “CON-
VERTIBLE TOP IN OP-
ERATION” message is dis-
played in the EVIC at this time. Keep
holding the switch until the operation
of raising the top and latching it is
complete, which is indicated by the
system also raising the windows and
displaying “CONVERTIBLE TOP
COMPLETE” message in the EVIC.
Using The Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter
You cannot use the power top button
on the RKE transmitter to raise the
power convertible top. You must use
the power top switch inside the ve-
hicle to perform this operation.
Manually Raising
Raising the power convertible top
manually should only be performed by
an authorized dealer. In the event that
you experience a malfunction when
operating the power convertible top:1.
Read all of the Notes, Cautions, and
Warning found under “Power Convert-
ible Top Usage Precautions” to verify
all operating conditions are met.
2.
Check for Operation and Warning
Messages as described under “Power
Convertible Top Operation and Warn-
ing Messages.” If applicable, perform
the related action to correct the condi-
tion present.
3. If Steps 1 and 2 do not resolve the
problem, refer to “Emergency Bypass
Mode”.
WIND STOP
The Wind Stop installs in the backseat
area of the vehicle. The Wind Stop
will not interfere with power top op-
eration. Therefore, it can remain in-
stalled when the top is up. However,
when not in use, the Wind Stop folds
to allow for convenient storage under-
neath the cargo shield in the trunk.
NOTE: It is recommended that
you lower the convertible top be-
fore installing or removing the
Wind Stop. Installing The Wind Stop
1. Remove the Wind Stop from the
trunk.
2. Unfold the Wind Stop framework.
3. Lay the small frame (1) flat on top
of the large frame (2) and snap the
two frames together by engaging the
frame lock (3).
NOTE: The frames must lie flat
on each other in order to snap
them together.
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4. Pivot the small frame (1) away
from the large frame (2) until the
pivot lock (3) engages to lock the two
frames in an L shape.
5. Unfold both stems at the rear of
the large frame.6. Align and insert the stems into the
slot in each trim panel.
7.
Align the pins at the front of the
large frame with the hole in each trim
panel. Slide the pins outward until fully
extended into each hole.
Removing And Storing The Wind
Stop
Reverse the installation procedure to
remove, fold, and store the Wind Stop.
However, note the following before
doing so:
Disengage the pivot lock (1) to fold
the small frame flat onto the large
frame. Disengage the frame lock (2)
to disconnect the small frame from
the large frame.
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POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION AND WARNING MESSAGES
When the appropriate conditions exist, the PTCM displays various power convertible top operation and warning messages in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), or in the Odometer for vehicles not equipped with the EVIC. Refer to the
following chart for message related information:EVIC
Message EVIC
Message
Display
Time
Odometer
Message
(< 8 km/h) Odometer
Message
Display
Time Odometer
Message
(> 8 km/h) Odometer
Message
Display
Time
Chime Condition Operator
Action
Required
CONVERT-
IBLE TOP
NOT SE-
CURED Until Op-
eration is
Complete
TOP nOT
SECUrE
Until Op-
eration is
Complete—
— — The Sys-
tem is
Lowering
or Raising
the Top—
CONVERT-
IBLE TOP
COM-
PLETE 9 sec. TOP
DONE Display
Scrolls for
6 sec.—
— Single
ChimeThe Sys-
tem Com-
pletes Op-
eration of
Lowering
or Raising
the Top —
SECURE
CARGO
SHIELD 9 sec. SET
CARGO
SHIELD Display
Scrolls for
9 sec.—
— Single
ChimeThe Top
Fails to
Move
When Op-
erating the
Power Top
Control Position
the Cargo
Shield in
the Trunk
to Allow
Top Op-
eration
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