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NOTE:The convertible top must be either closed and
latched or open and latched to release the trunk.
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 but-
ton on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. The trunk release
button will be enabled when the ve-
hicle 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 convertible 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. With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, the
word “dECK” will display in the odometer indicating the
trunk is open. The odometer display will reappear once
the trunk is closed or if the trip button is pressed.
With the ignition switch in the LOCK position or with the
key out, the word “dECK” will display until the trunk is
closed.
On vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC), the words “Trunk Ajar” will
display.
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or
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Trunk Release
Button
2
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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.
Press and hold the switch in the Top Up
position until the operation of raising the top
and latching it is complete, which is indicated
by the system raising the windows and dis-
playing “TOP DONE” in the odometer or “CONVERT-
IBLE TOP COMPLETE” in the EVIC (if equipped).
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 vehicle to perform
this operation.
Manually
Closing the power convertible top manually is a compli-
cated and physically demanding procedure, and it re-
quires a special tool to do so. 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 Convertible Top Usage Precautions” to
verify all operating conditions are met.
2. Check for Operation and Warning Messages as de- scribed under “Power Convertible Top Operation and
Warning Messages.” If applicable, perform the related
action to correct the condition present.
3. If Steps 1 and 2 do not resolve the problem, refer to “Emergency Bypass Mode”.
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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 NOT
SECURED Until Op-
eration is
Com-
pleteTOP nOT
SECUrE
Until Op-
eration is
Com-
plete———
The Sys-
tem is
Lowering
or Raising
the Top—
CON-
VERTIBLE
TOP
COM-
PLETE 9 sec. TOP DONE Display
Scrolls
for 6 sec.—
— Single
Chime
The Sys-
tem Com-
pletes
Operation
of Lower-
ing or
Raising
the Top—
3
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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
SECURE
CARGO
SHIELD 9 sec. SET CARGO
SHIELD Display
Scrolls
for 9 sec.—
— Single
Chime
The Top
Fails to
Move
When
Operating
the Power
Top Con-
trolPosition
the Cargo
Shield in
the Trunk
to Allow
Top Op-
eration
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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 NOT
SECURED Until Op-
eration is
Com-
pleteTOP nOT
SECUrE
Until Op-
eration is
Com-
pleteTOP nOT
SECUrE
Until Op-
eration is
Com-
pleteSingle
Chime The Sys-
tem Fails
to Com-
plete Op-
eration of
Lower-
ing or
Raising
the Top Cycle
Power
Top Con-
trol
3
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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
SPEED
TOO
HIGH 9 sec. SPEED TOO
HIGH Display
Scrolls
for 9 sec.TOP 6 sec. Single
ChimeYo u A r e
Operat-
ing the
Power
To p a t a
Vehicle
Speed
Greater
Than
0 mph
(0 km/h) The Top
Will Not
Operate
Unless
the Ve-
hicle is
Station-
ary.
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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
TRUNK
AJAR Continu-
ousDECK Continu-
ousDECK Continu-
ousSingle
Chime
The
Trunk Lid
is Un-
latched or
OpenThe Top
Will Not
Operate
Unless
the Trunk
Lid is
Closed3
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