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Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
1. Place the child seat in the center of the seatingposition. For some second row seats, you may need to
recline the seat and/or raise the head restraint to get a
better fit.
2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint.
Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat. 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of
the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing
out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to retract
back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you
will hear a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is
now in the Automatic Locking mode.
6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able to pull out any web-
bing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat step 5.
7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push
the child restraint rearward and downward into the
vehicle seat.
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lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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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.
The system will lower all fully raised windows
approximately 0.5 in (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 entire opening cycle, if there is an obstruction and the driver is alerted, the convertible top
operation can be stopped by releasing the switch.Using The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
NOTE:
Steps1–3must be performed within five
seconds.
1. Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
Press and release the POWER TOP button on
the RKE transmitter.
2. Press and hold the POWER TOP button until the Power Top and All Windows Down feature is com-
plete.
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Wind Stop — If Equipped
The Wind Stop installs in the backseat area of the vehicle.
The Wind Stop will not interfere with power top opera-
tion. Therefore, it can remain installed when the top is up.
However, when not in use, the Wind Stop folds to allow
for convenient storage underneath the cargo shield in the
trunk.
NOTE:It is recommended that you lower the convert-
ible top before 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.
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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.
Power Convertible Top Operation And Warning
Messages
When the appropriate conditions exist, the PTCM dis-
plays various power convertible top operation and warn-
ing messages in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) – if equipped, or in the Odometer for vehicles not
equipped with the EVIC. Refer to the following chart for
message related information:
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EVIC
MessageEVIC
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(<5mph
[8 km/h])Odometer
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(>5mph
[8 km/h])Odometer
Message
Display
TimeChimeConditionOperator
Action
Required
CON-
VERTIBLE
TOP MAL-
FUNC-
TION 6 sec. TOP FAIL Display
Scrolls
for 6 Sec-
ondsTOP 6 sec. Single
Chime
The
PTCM Ac-
tivated
the Sys-
tem
LOCK-
OUT Fea-
tureRefer to
Foot Note
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EVIC
MessageEVIC
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(<5mph
[8 km/h])Odometer
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(>5mph
[8 km/h])Odometer
Message
Display
TimeChimeConditionOperator
Action
Required
CON-
VERTIBLE
TOP MAL-
FUNC-
TION Until
Fault is
No Lon-
ger De-
tected or
RepairedTOP FAIL
Display
Scrolls un-
til Fault is
No Lon-
ger De-
tected or
RepairedTOPDisplay
Flashes
until Fault
is No Lon-
ger De-
tected or
RepairedSingle
ChimeThe
PTCM Ac-
tivated
the Sys-
tem
LOCK-
OUT Fea-
tureSee your
autho-
rized
dealer for
service
If so equipped.
For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC.
The PTCM will lockout the power convertible top system if the vehicle charging system is malfunctioning, or the
battery is run down, or the hydraulic pump is overheating. In addition, the system prohibits lowering the top when
ambient temperature is at 0°F (-18°C) or lower and raising the top when ambient temperature is below -40°F (-40°C).
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