Controls
1 – Temperature Control Knob
This knob controls internal temperature
of the vehicle. Turn it clockwise for
hotter temperatures and
counterclockwise for colder
temperatures.
2 – Blower Control Knob
The fan has seven speeds. Turn the
clockwise to increase blower speed or
counterclockwise to decrease blower
speed/enter Auto mode.
AUTO Position: The blower speed is
automatically controlled by the system
based upon the set temperature.
0 Position : To turn off the system, set
the dial to 0 position.
3 – Mode Selector Dial
Turn the Mode Selector Knob to select
the air flow mode.
AUTO Position : The air flow
automatically adjusts based upon the
selected temperature.
Note:
With the air flow mode set to theposition, and the Temperature
Control Knob is set to a medium
temperature, the floor vents will blow
warmer air, and the center and side air
vents will blow cooler air.
When the Blower Control Knob is
ON, and the Mode Selector Knob is in
the
position, the air conditioner is automatically turned on, and the Air
Recirculation Button is automatically
set to the outside air position for
windshield defrosting.
4 – Rear Window Defrost Button
The Rear Window Defroster clears fog
and frost from the rear window. The
ignition must be switched ON to use
the defroster.
Push the button to turn on the Rear
Window Defroster.
The Rear Window Defroster operates
for about 15 minutes, and then turns off
automatically.
The button LED will illuminate when the
defroster is operating.
To turn off the Rear Window Defroster
before the end of 15 minutes, push the
switch again.
Caution!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause
damage to the heating elements:
Before opening the convertible top,
make sure the Rear Window Defrost Button
is turned OFF. Otherwise, the heat
generated from the defroster could
damage the convertible top and the
internal material.
Use care when washing the inside of the
rear window. Do not use abrasive window
cleaners on the interior surface of the
window. Use a soft cloth and a mild
washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments,
or abrasive window cleaners on the interior
surface of the window.
Keep all objects a safe distance from the
window.
Note: This defroster is not designed for
melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the
defroster.
Mirror Defroster — If Equipped :To
turn on the mirror defroster, switch the
ignition ON and push the Rear Window
Defroster Button.
5 – Air Recirculation Button
Press the Air Recirculation Button to
select between outside air and
recirculated air positions.
Recirculated Air Position : (LED On)
Outside air is shut off when this position
has been activated. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested traffic (high engine exhaust
areas), or when quick cooling of the
vehicle is desired.
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Note:Do not obstruct either sensor,
otherwise the air-conditioning system
will not operate properly.
POWER WINDOWS
Power Window Controls
The ignition must be placed in the ON
position for the power windows to
operate.
A power window may no longer
open/close if you continue to push the
switch after opening/closing the power
window.
If the power window does not
open/close, wait a moment and then
operate the switch again.
Note: To prevent burning out the fuse
and damaging the power window
system, do not open or close both
windows at once.
The passenger window can be
operated with each door switch when
the power window lock switch on the
driver's door is in the unlocked position. Passenger Control Switches
The passenger window can also be
operated using the master control
switches on the driver's door:
GUID-06010904333003Exterior Sensor
1 — Sunlight Sensor
06010904-121-002-high.jpgInterior Sensor
2 — Interior Temperature Sensor
04070103-LN2-002Power Window Switches
1 — Driver's Window
2 — Passenger's Window
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Opening/Closing Power Windows
Auto-Opening Power Windows
To fully open the window automatically
push the switch completely down. To
stop the window partway pull or push
the switch in the opposite direction and
then release it. The power window
cannot be fully closed while the door is
open.Power Window System Initialization
Procedure
If the battery was disconnected during
vehicle maintenance, or for other
reasons (such as a switch continues to
be operated after the window is
open/closed), the window will not fully
open automatically.
Resetting of the automatic function can
be performed using the master control
switches or each passenger door
switch.
Resetting of the automatic function can
be performed using the master control
switches or each passenger door
switch.
The power window auto function reset
procedure can be done on both door
switches. The power window auto
function will only resume on the power
window that has been reset:
1. Close the doors and the convertible
top.
2. Place the ignition in the ON position.
3. Make sure that the power window
lock switch located on the driver's door
is not depressed.4. Push the switch and fully open the
window.
5. Pull up the switch to fully close the
window and continue holding the
switch for about two seconds after the
window fully closed.
6. Repeat steps four and five for the
passenger power window while seated
in the passenger seat.
7. Make sure that the power windows
operate correctly using the door
switches.
After the system has been re-initialized,
passenger window can be fully opened
automatically using the master control
switches. If the automatic power
window operation does not operate
normally while the doors or convertible
top are opened/closed, reset it using
the above procedures.
Engine-Off Power Window
Operation
The power window can be operated for
about 40 seconds after the ignition has
been cycled from ON to the OFF
position with both doors closed. If any
door is opened, the power window will
stop operating.
04070103-L12-001Power Window Switch Function
1 — Closing — lightly pull the switch up
2 — Opening — lightly hold the switch
down
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For engine-off operation of the power
window, the switch must be held up
firmly throughout window closure
because the auto-closing function will
be inoperable.
Warning!
Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle, and do not let children play with
power windows. Do not leave the key fob
in or near the vehicle, or in a location
accessible to children, and do not leave the
ignition of a vehicle equipped with the
Keyless Entry System in the ACC or
ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly
unattended children, can become
entrapped by the windows while operating
the power window switches. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or
death.
Power Window Lock
Switch
This feature prevents the passengers
power window from operating. Keep
this switch in the locked position while
children are in the vehicle.1.
Locked position (button pushed) :
only the driver's power window can be
operated.
2. Unlocked position (button not
pushed): both power windows on each
door can be operated.
Note: When the power window lock
switch is in the locked position, the light
on the passenger power window switch
turns off. The light may be difficult to
see depending on the surrounding
brightness.
HOMELINK — IF
EQUIPPED
General Information
The HomeLink system replaces up to
three hand-held transmitters with a
single built-in component in the
auto-dimming mirror. Pressing the
HomeLink button on the auto-dimming
mirror activates garage doors, gates
and other devices surrounding your
home.
Note: HomeLink and HomeLink house
icon are registered trademarks of
Gentex Corporation.
Warning!
Vehicle exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a dangerous gas. Do not run
your vehicle in the garage while
programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas
can cause serious injury or death.
Your motorized door or gate will open
and close while you are programming the
universal transceiver. Do not program the
transceiver if people, pets or other objects
are in the path of the door or gate. Only
use this transceiver with a garage door
opener that has a “stop and reverse”
feature as required by Federal safety
standards. This includes most garage door
opener models manufactured
04070104-L12-001Power Window Lockout Switch
1 — Locked Position
2 — Unlocked Position
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INTERNAL
EQUIPMENT
Storage Compartments
Center Console
The center console is located between
the driver and passenger seats.
Warning!
Keep storage compartments closed when
driving. Driving with the storage
compartments open is dangerous. To
reduce the possibility of injury in an
accident or a sudden stop, keep the
storage compartments closed when
driving.
Caution!
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in the
storage compartments while parked under
the sun. A lighter could explode or the
plastic material in eyeglasses could deform
and crack from high temperature.
Seat Side Compartment
The seat side compartment is located
between the seats above the cupholder
slots.To open, push the release handle down
to open the seat side compartment.
Insert the emergency key in the lock
and turn it clockwise to lock, counter
clockwise to unlock.
Note:
When using the rear console
cup holders, remove any cups before
opening the seat side compartment. If
the seat side compartment is opened
with cups still in them, the lid will hit the
cups and cause the contents to spill.
06040706-12A-001Center Console Lid
06040717-121-001Seat Side Compartment
1 — Release Handle
2 — Key Hole
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Trunk Light
The trunk light comes on when the lid is
open and turns off when it's closed.
Note:To prevent the battery from
being discharged, do not leave the
trunk open for a long period when the
engine is not running.
Illuminated Entry System
The overhead light turns on when any
of the following operations is done with
the overhead light switch in the DOOR
position and the ignition switched off:
Turn on for about 30 seconds when
the driver's door is unlocked.
Turn on for about 15 seconds when
a door is opened with a key fob left in
the vehicle and then the door is closed.
Turn on for about five seconds when
a door is opened from the outside with
a key fob being carried and then the
door is closed.
The overhead light turns on for about
15 seconds when the ignition is
switched off with the overhead light
switch in the DOOR position.
The overhead light turns off immediately
in the following cases:
The ignition is switched on and both
doors are closed.
The driver's door is locked.
Battery Saver
If any door is left open with the
overhead light switch in the DOOR
position, or the trunk lid is left open, the
overhead light or trunk light turns off
after about 30 minutes to prevent
battery depletion.
To prevent battery depletion, if the
interior lights remain turned on (the
interior light switch is in the ON
position), they turn off automatically
under the following conditions:
No operations are done for about
30 minutes after the ignition is switched
off.
When thebutton on the key fob is
pushed or the request switch located
on the exterior door handle is pushed to
lock the doors on vehicles with the
advanced keyless function after the ignition is switched off (interior lights
turn off a few seconds).
In addition, if the following operations
are performed after turning the interior
lights off, they will turn on again:
The ignition is switched to a position
other than OFF.
A door is opened.
A door is unlocked.
The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Accessory Socket
The accessory socket is located deep
in the back of the footwell on the
passenger side.
Only use genuine FCA accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
12V (120 W, 10A).06040200-T12-003Trunk Light Switch Location
1 — Trunk light Switch
06040400-L12-002Accessory Socket
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Windblocker
This windblocker reduces rear wind
coming into the cabin when driving with
the convertible top down.
TRUNK LID
Opening
Warning!
Before opening the trunk lid, remove any
snow and ice accumulation on it.
Otherwise, the trunk lid could close under
the weight of the snow and ice resulting in
injury.
Be careful when opening/closing the
trunk lid during strong winds. If a strong
gust blows against the trunk lid, it could
close suddenly resulting in injury.
Fully open the trunk lid and make sure
that it stays open. If the trunk lid is only
opened partially, it could slam shut by
vibration or wind gusts resulting in injury.
When loading or unloading luggage in
the trunk, turn off the engine. Otherwise,
you could get burned by the heat of the
exhaust gas.
Using The Remote Release Button
— If Equipped
The remote release button function can
be disabled by locking the doors using
the key fob, emergency key, or a
request switch on the exterior door
handle to prevent an intruder in the
vehicle from opening the trunk lid.
To enable the remote release button
operation, unlock the doors by using
the key fob, emergency key, request
switch on the exterior door handle, or
place the ignition in the ON position.
Note: The remote release button
cannot be disabled by locking the
doors using the door-lock
switch/door-lock knob.
06041000-12A-003Windblocker
04030201-R12-001Interior Trunk Lid Release Button
Push The Trunk Release Button
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Using The Electric Trunk Lid
Opener
With the remote release button: a trunk
lid can also be opened while the key
fob is being carried.
Push the electric trunk lid button and
raise the trunk lid when the latch
releases
Without the remote release button:
unlock the doors and trunk lid, then
push the electric trunk lid opener and
raise it when the latch releases.
With The Advanced Keyless Entry
Function
A locked trunk lid can also be opened
while the key fob is being carried. When
opening the trunk lid with the doors
locked, it may require a few seconds for
the trunk lid latch to release after the
electric trunk lid opener is pushed.The trunk lid can be closed when the
doors are locked with the key fob left in
the vehicle. However, to prevent locking
the key fob in the vehicle, the trunk lid
can be opened by pushing the electric
trunk lid opener. If the trunk lid cannot
be opened despite doing this
procedure, push the electric trunk lid
opener to fully open the trunk lid after
pushing the trunk lid completely closed.
If the vehicle battery is discharged or
there is a malfunction in the electrical
system and the trunk lid cannot be
unlocked, the trunk lid can be opened
by performing the emergency
procedure.
When Trunk Lid Cannot
Be Opened
If the battery is discharged, the trunk lid
cannot be unlocked and opened. In this
case, the trunk can be unlocked by
taking care of the discharged battery
situation.
If the trunk lid cannot be unlocked even
if the discharged battery situation has
been resolved, the electrical system
may have a malfunction.
Proceed as follows:
1. Remove the Windblocker.
Close The Convertible Top And Remove
The Windblocker
2. Remove interior fasteners.
04030201-12A-001Spider Electric Trunk Release
Button
08080100-125-002Spider Remove Windblocker
08080100-121-004Remove Fasteners
Remove The Fasteners On The Right
Side Of The Vehicle
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