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Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Vehicle Security Indicator*
CRUISE- Cruise Indicator
- Electronic Stability Control(ESC) Off Indicator
- Park/Headlight ON Indicator
Odometer Messages dECK - Trunk Ajar LoW tirE* - Low Tire Pressure
HOTOIL* - Engine oil is over temperature
TOP nOT SECUrE - Convertible Top Not Secure
CHANgE OIL* - Change Engine Oil gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault
* If equipped ** Bulb Check with Key On
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
• Press and release the LOCK button on theRKE transmitter to lock both doors. The
turn signal lights will flash and the horn will
chirp to acknowledge the signal.
• Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driv-
er’s door (EVIC can be setup for driver door
first, otherwise this will unlock all doors), or
press the unlock button twice within five
seconds to unlock all doors. The turn signal
lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock
signal. The illuminated entry system will also
turn on.
• All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first press of the UNLOCK button. Re-
fer to Programmable Features in this guide.
Opening The Trunk
• Press the TRUNK button on the transmitter
two times within five seconds to open the trunk.
Lowering The Convertible Top
NOTE:
The following steps must be performed within five seconds.
• Press and release the UNLOCK button.
• Press and release the POWER TOP button.
• Press and hold the POWER TOP button until all of the windows are lowered and the powertop lowering sequence is complete.
Panic Alarm
• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
•
Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the panic alarm off.
CAUTION!
Do not place objects on the cargo shield. Objects placed on the cargo shield will interfere with
the top during lowering and cause extensive damage.
1 — Convertible Top 4 — Lock
2 — Unlock 5 — Remote Start
3 — Decklid
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7. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage,connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See below for
directions to attach a tether anchor.
8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
To Install A Child Seat Using A Cinching Latch Plate:
1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position.
2. Next, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt pathof 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. 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.
5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See below for
directions to attach a tether anchor.
6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
Installing The Top Tether Strap (With The Lower Anchors Or The
Vehicle Seat Belt):
• When installing a forward-facing child restraint, the top tether strap should always be secured,up to the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower
anchors or the vehicle seat belt.
1. If lowered, raise the convertible top. The convertible top must be in the UP position to access the tether anchor.
2. Open the access port cover behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint.
3. Push the tether strap and hook through the access port and down into the trunk. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path from the child seat to the anchor.
4. From inside the trunk, open the access cover on the carpet covering the back of the seat and attach the tether strap hook to the anchor.
5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
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POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION
• Before lowering the top, verify the cargo shield is perfectly positioned in the trunk.
Positioning The Cargo Shield For Top Operation
• Pull the cargo shield toward you to begin unfolding the panels. Grasp the handle in the centerof the outermost (top) panel and raise the cargo shield. Then, align and set the tabs at each
end of the cargo shield in the V slots in the trunk liner as shown in the illustration.
• The power top switch will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN or
ACC position and when in the power acces-
sory delay.
Lowering
• The power top switch is located on the cen-ter console, just forward of the armrest.
• The power top switch has two top down positions which affect window position when
lowering the top.
• Press and hold the switch halfway down to the first detent position to lower the top and
maintain the current window positions.
• Press and hold the switch fully down to the second detent position to lower the top and
completely lower all four windows.
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Raising
• Press and hold the switch in the top up position until the operation of raising the top andlatching is complete. “TOP DONE” will be displayed in the odometer or “CONVERTIBLE
TOP COMPLETE” in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center once the convertible top is
completely raised and latched.
• Continue to hold the switch in the up position to completely raise all four windows.
Emergency Bypass Mode (To Raise The Top Only)
• This procedure is only to be used to raise the top when the top cannot be returned to the UP (raised) position by pressing the POWER TOP switch or is in a position in which the vehicle
cannot be driven. Please follow these emergency bypass instructions to return the top to the
UP (raised) position.
• Press the POWER TOP switch in the Top Up direction five times within two seconds and hold the switch in the Top Up position for a minimum of two minutes.
• If damage starts to occur while in the Emergency Bypass Mode, immediately release the POWER TOP switch and see your authorized dealer.
NOTE:
This procedure may take more time to fully raise and close the power top. It is not uncommon to
see delays of up to 30 seconds before operation begins.
Wind Stop (if equipped)
• The Wind Stop installs in the backseat area of the vehicle. The Wind Stop will not interfere with power top operation. 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.
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WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the
radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location
• The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor in the trunk.
Spare Tire Stowage
• The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the trunk.
Spare Tire Removal
• Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface.Avoid ice or slippery areas.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever into PARK (automatic transmission) or REVERSE (manual trans-
mission).
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
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