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5. Make sure that the panel has been properly refitted.
From inside the passenger compartment, push up-
ward on the panel from the bottom, in order to verify
that it is properly latched to the clamping locks.Bag For Housing Panels — If Equipped
After the panels have been removed, store the roof panels
inside of the bag located inside the storage compartment.
NOTE:It is recommended to do this procedure outside of
the car.
Panel Locked
Roof Panel Bag
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NOTE:
•Do not load objects that weigh over 165 pounds (75 kg)
on top of the roof panel bag.
•The bag is washable. Refer to the documentation that
is supplied with the bag.
Emergency Open/Close
If the Power My Sky switch fails, the retractable roof can
be operated manually as follows:
1. Remove the protective cap located on the inner lining.
2. Remove the Allen Key or My Sky Key that is supplied
in the tool bag in the cargo area.
3. Insert the Allen Key or My Sky Key into the key hole
and turn it clockwise to open the roof or counter-
clockwise to close.
Tie-Down Straps
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Remove the support rod from the locking tab and insert
it into the seat located on the underside of the hood. Be
sure the rod is locked into position.
Locking Tab
Support Rod And Seat
1 — Support Rod
2 — Support Rod Seat
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Closing
Hold up the hood with one hand and with the other hand
remove the support rod from its seat and reinsert it into
the locking tab.
Lower the hood to approximately 6 inches (15 cm) from
the engine compartment and drop it. Make sure that the
hood is completely closed.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi-
mately 6 inches (15 cm), and then drop it. This should
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIFTGATE
Opening
To unlock the liftgate, use the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter or activate the power door lock
switches located on the driver door handle.
To open the liftgate, squeeze the electronic liftgate release
and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
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The Liftgate Passive Entry unlock feature is built into the
Electronic Liftgate release. With a valid Passive EntryRKE transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the Liftgate, push
the Electronic Liftgate release to open with one fluid
motion.
Liftgate Handle Location
A — Liftgate Handle
Passive Entry Liftgate Handle Location
A — Electronic Liftgate Release/Liftgate Passive Entry Location
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NOTE:Before closing the Liftgate, make sure to be in
possession of the key because the Liftgate will be locked
automatically.
Cargo Area Features
Cargo Load Floor
The vehicle is equipped with a load floor that can be
adjusted as needed.
Position 1 (Lowered Position):
This position allows you to make the load floor flat for
ease of loading/unloading objects from the cargo area.
This position also makes it possible to use the space
below as another compartment for storing fragile or
smaller objects.Position 2 (Elevated Position):
When the rear seatbacks and front passenger seat is
folded flat, it will allow for loading objects of long
dimensions. It is recommended to use this position only
during the actual transporting of the objects, then bring
the load floor in position 1.
Table Tilt Load
In addition to the two positions described above, the load
floor can also be placed in a tilted position (slanted
toward the rear seatbacks as to ease the access to the
underlying zone of the luggage compartment (e.g. to pick
up the spare tire or the Tire Service Kit).
Place the load floor in a way that it rests at the supports
1 and 2 on the sides of the cargo area.
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NOTE:The cargo box is sized for a maximum capacity of
distributed weight equal to 242 lbs (110 kg).
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the passengers side
of the instrument panel.
To open the glove compartment proceed as follows:
1. Unlock the compartment using the vehicle key.
2. Pull the handle to open the compartment.
Once the glove compartment is open, a light will turn on
to illuminate the compartment.
Opening The Glove Compartment
1 — Glove Compartment Handle
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NOTE:
•Do not insert objects in the glove compartment that
will not allow the compartment to fully close.
•The glove compartment should be completely closed
while the vehicle is in motion.
Sun Visors
Sun visors are located on both sides of the rearview
mirror. The visors can be lowered or moved to the side to
help block sunlight from entering the windshield or door
glass.
To move the sun visor against the driver or passenger
door glass, remove the sun visor from the hook and turn
it toward the side window.
The visors also have illuminated vanity mirrors to allow
use in low light conditions.
Lift upward on the mirror cover to access the mirror.
Sun Visor Mirror
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