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Emergency Trunk Release
Lock (Convertible Only)
If the trunk lid cannot be opened
using the RKE transmitter or the
trunk release button:
1. Locate the manual releasebeside the rear seatback
cushion on the driver side.
2. Pull the cushion to the side, then fully insert the key into the lock
cylinder.
3. Firmly turn the key clockwise to unlatch the trunk lid. 4. Remove the key.
Emergency Trunk Release
Handle
{Caution
Do not use the emergency trunk
release handle as a tie-down or
anchor point when securing items
in the trunk as it could damage
the handle.
There is an emergency trunk
release handle inside the trunk on
the liner, near the trunk latch. On
some vehicles, the release handle
can be accessed by folding the rear
seatback down. See
Rear Seats on
page 3-7.
Pull the release handle to open the
trunk from the inside.
Return the release handle to its
original position for proper
operation.
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Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
the vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm
system.
The security light, on the instrument
panel near the windshield, indicates
the status of the system:
Off:Alarm system is disarmed. On Solid:
Vehicle is secured
during the delay to arm the system.
Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured.
A door, the hood, or the trunk
is open.
Slow Flash: Alarm system is
armed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle with one of the following:
.Use the RKE transmitter.
.With a door open, press the
inside
Q.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm, and the
indicator light will begin to slowly
flash indicating the alarm system
is operating. Pressing
Qon the
RKE transmitter a second time
will bypass the 30-second delay
and immediately arm the alarm
system. The vehicle alarm system will not
arm if the doors are locked with
the key.
If the driver door is opened without
first unlocking with the RKE
transmitter, the horn will chirp and
the lights will flash to indicate a
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not
started, or the door is not unlocked
by pressing
Kon the RKE
transmitter during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be
activated.
The alarm will also be activated if
the passenger door, the trunk, or the
hood is opened without first
disarming the system. When the
alarm is activated, the turn signals
flash and the horn sounds for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will
then re-arm to monitor for the next
unauthorized event.
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Disarming the System
To disarm the system or turn off the
alarm if it has been activated, do
one of the following:
.PressKon the RKE transmitter.
.Start the vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:
.Lock the vehicle with the RKE
transmitter after all occupants
have left the vehicle and all
doors are closed.
.Always unlock the vehicle with
the RKE transmitter. Unlocking
the driver door with the key will
not disarm the alarm.
Unlocking the driver door with
the key will not disarm the
system or turn off the alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
IfKis pressed on the RKE
transmitter and the horn chirps and
the lights flash three times, a
previous alarm occurred while the
system was armed.
If the alarm has been activated, a
message will appear on the DIC.
See Security Messages on
page 5-40 for more information.
Immobilizer
SeeRadio Frequency Statement on
page 13-12.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the key is
removed from the ignition. The system is automatically
disarmed when the vehicle is
started with the correct key. The key
uses a transponder that matches an
immobilizer control unit in the
vehicle and automatically disarms
the system. Only the correct key
starts the vehicle. The vehicle may
not start if the key is damaged.
The immobilizer light in the
instrument cluster comes on if there
is a problem with arming or
disarming the theft-deterrent
system. See
Immobilizer Light on
page 5-22.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
immobilizer light comes on briefly
when the ignition is turned on.
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To program each front window:
1. With the ignition in ON/RUN,close all doors.
2. With the window partially open, pull the power window switch up
until the window is fully closed.
3. Repeat Step 2 on the other window.
The windows are now
reprogrammed.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot it to the side,
if available.
Roof
Sunroof
If equipped, the sunroof switch is on
the overhead console.
Open/Close: Press and hold the
rear or front of the switch to open or
close the sunroof.
Express-open: Press and release
the rear of the switch two times to
express-open the sunroof. Vent:
Press and release the rear of
the switch to vent the sunroof.
The sunroof only operates when the
ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY, or if Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9-23.
Express Sunroof Operation
The sunroof can be opened without
holding the switch down. Push the
switch in the open direction until the
second pause. The sunroof will
fully open.
To stop the sunroof from moving,
press either the open or close
sunroof switch.
Press and release the back of the
switch to open the sunroof to the
vent position. Press it again to
express-open the sunroof. To stop
the sunroof from opening, press the
switch again.
A deflector automatically raises
when the sunroof is opened and
retracts while the sunroof closes.
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To operate the convertible top use
the following steps.
{Caution
Do not open the convertible top if:
.Objects are in the storage
area that could damage it or
break the glass rear window.
.The top is wet or dirty. This
can cause stains, mildew or
damage the inside of the
vehicle. Dry the convertible
top before lowering.
Always close the convertible top if
leaving the vehicle outdoors.
Leaving the convertible top open
and exposing the interior of the
vehicle to outdoor conditions may
cause damage.
Do not operate the convertible top
while driving in windy conditions.
Do not leave the convertible top
in a non-secure position. Keep
completely closed or open.
{Caution
If you raise or lower the
convertible top while the vehicle
is in motion, you could damage
the top or the top mechanism.
The repairs would not be covered
by the warranty. Always put an
automatic transmission in P (Park)
or a manual transmission in
Neutral before raising or lowering
the convertible top.
Lowering the Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. Place the vehicle in P (Park) with an
automatic transmission and
Neutral with a manual
transmission. Set the parking
brake.
2. Remove the tonneau cover from the trunk.
3. The rear trunk partition must be in the fastened position. See
Rear Storage on page 4-1. 4. Remove all objects on or above
the rear trunk partition.
5. Close the trunk.
6. Start the engine.
7. Release the convertible top front latch above the inside rearview
mirror, by pulling down and
turning it clockwise.
8. Return the convertible top front latch to the closed position.
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Warning (Continued)
may cause injury. Keep hands
below the windshield frame when
closing the convertible top.
6. Press and hold the front of the convertible top button. The top
will raise and the windows will
lower.
7. After the convertible top is completely raised, release the
convertible top button.
8. Release the convertible top frontlatch from the lock position by
pulling down and turning it
clockwise.
9. Lock the convertible top front latch by pulling down and turning
it counterclockwise, then push
it up.
If the convertible top has been
opened repeatedly within a short
time and is not working, wait
five minutes before pressing the
convertible top button again.
Operation of the convertible top
cannot be attempted for five minutes
after the last time the convertible top
switch was pressed if the
convertible top was opened
repeatedly within a short time and
the top has stopped functioning.
If the vehicle has lost power, the
convertible top can still be raised by
releasing pressure on the
hydraulic pump. Never attempt to open or close the
convertible top manually without first
releasing pressure.
Raising the Convertible Top
Manually
1. Park on a level surface. Place
the vehicle in P (Park) with an
automatic transmission and
Neutral with a manual
transmission. Set the parking
brake.
2. Remove the tonneau cover if installed. See Tonneau Cover on
page 4-3.
3. Move any objects that have fallen against the convertible top
inside the trunk.
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4. Remove the trim cover to accessthe hydraulic pressure
release bolt.
5. Locate the pressure release bolton the top of the hydraulic pump. 6. Using the provided wrench, turn
the pressure release bolt
counterclockwise no more than
one turn.
7. Reinstall the trim cover.
8. Pull the front of the convertible top up and forward.
9. After the convertible top iscompletely raised, release the
convertible top front latch from
the lock position by pulling down
and turning it clockwise. 10. Lock the convertible top front
latch by pulling down and
turning it counterclockwise,
then push it up.
When power is restored to the
vehicle, the pressure release bolt
must be tightened using the
provided wrench by turning it
clockwise. The convertible top
button can then be used to lower or
raise the convertible top.
If the convertible top is operated
multiple times, the engine should be
running to prevent drain on the
vehicle's battery. Under certain
conditions, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) may display a
message regarding the convertible
top. See Convertible Top Messages
on page 5-33.
If the battery has been
disconnected, the power windows
must be programmed for the
convertible top to operate. See
Power Windows on page 2-16.
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3-2 Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
If equipped with base seats, the
vehicle’s front seats have adjustable
head restraints in the outboard
seating positions.
If equipped with high performance
seats, the vehicle’s front seats have
head restraints in the outboard
seating positions that cannot be
adjusted.
{Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
If equipped with base seats, adjust
the head restraint so that the top of
the restraint is at the same height as
the top of the occupant's head. This
position reduces the chance of a
neck injury in a crash.The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted. Pull the head restraint
up to raise it. Try to move the head
restraint to make sure that it is
locked in place.
To lower the head restraint, press
the button located on the top of the
seatback and push the restraint
down. Try to move the head
restraint after the button is released
to make sure that it is locked in
place.
The front seat outboard head
restraints are not removable.