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Keys, Doors, and Windows 39If the radio is on, the sound may be
muted for a brief time due to a new
audio system equalization being
loaded.
Closing the Convertible Top
1. Make sure the sun visor mirror
covers are closed and the sun
visors are stored in the center
mount position.
2. Close the trunk.
3. Start the vehicle or place it in
ACC/ACCESSORY.
4. When possible, operate the
convertible top when the
vehicle is stopped. The top can
be operated while driving
below 50 km/h (31 mph) and
will stop if that speed is
exceeded. The top operation
will take approximately
25 seconds. Make sure the top
operation can be completed
before that speed is reached. 5. Press and hold the front of the
convertible top switch. The
windows will automatically
lower.
6. After the convertible top is
completely closed, a chime will
sound. Release the switch.
7. Briefly pull the all window
switch to close all windows.
If the radio is on, the sound may be
muted for a brief time due to a new
audio system equalization being
loaded. Troubleshooting
Check the following if the
convertible top switch is not
operating:
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The ignition should be on or in
ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) should
be active.
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The trunk lid should be closed
with the rear trunk partition in
place. A Driver Information
Center (DIC) message will
display.
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If the ONLY MANUAL
OPERATION OF TOP
POSSIBLE message is
displayed on the DIC, see
“ Manual Closing of Top ” later in
this section.
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At cooler outside temperatures,
the convertible top may not
open. It is possible to close the
top down to temperatures of
about − 20 °C ( − 4 °F). A DIC
message will display if the top
will not open due to low

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the vehicle to a heated indoor
area to operate the top.
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If the top has recently been
cycled repeatedly or left in an
intermediate state, it will be
temporarily disabled. A DIC
message displays. Normal
operation will be restored within
10 minutes after the system has
cooled.
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If the vehicle battery is low, the
power top operation may be
disabled. Try to start the vehicle.
A DIC message displays.
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If the battery has recently been
reconnected or if the vehicle has
been jump started, the top may
not operate until the power
windows have been
programmed. Complete the
power window programming
procedure. See Power Windows
0 35 . Other features may be affected
while operating the convertible top:
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The trunk can only be opened
when the convertible top is
completely opened or closed.
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The windows cannot close while
the top is moving.
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When driving with the top not
fully secured, chimes can be
heard above 80 km/h (50 mph).
If the vehicle battery has been
disconnected and reconnected,
if the fuses were pulled or replaced,
or if a jump start was performed, the
TOP NOT SECURE message may
display. Press and hold the front of
the convertible top switch to close
the top, or pull and hold the switch
to open the top, until this message
is cleared.
Partial Top Cycling
If the convertible top operation is
stopped before completion, the top
will temporarily hold its position.
If the ignition is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, the top will be held
for up to 10 minutes. If the vehicle is moving or off, the amount of time
will vary from a few seconds to
about a minute.
Chimes and DIC messages will be
displayed before the top will move.
When this occurs, immediately finish
the convertible top operation by
pressing the switch again until it
completes.
If the top cannot be secured, keep
clear of the top components. In
some conditions the top may move
quickly.
Do not drive with the convertible top
in an unsecured position. The top
components may move
unexpectedly. In some cases the
top may not be able to be power
operated. If this occurs, follow the
DIC messages displayed.
If the tonneau cover is not secured
and latched, and the vehicle is
moving above 10 km/h (6 mph), the
tonneau cover may automatically
move to a stable position.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 41Manual Closing of Top If the DIC displays the ONLY
MANUAL OPERATION OF TOP
POSSIBLE message:
1. Press and hold or pull and hold
the front of the convertible top
switch to either open or close
the top. Press or pull the switch
in the opposite direction if one
does not work.
2. If the top moves, continue
holding the switch in that
direction for at least
five seconds. The top should
then work normally.
If the top does not respond in either
direction, use the following
procedure to manually close the
convertible top and tonneau cover
before servicing if needed. This
requires more than one person.
There is a hex wrench in the glove
box. There is also string in the glove
box for your dealer to manually
secure the top completely if needed.
1. Turn off the ignition. 2. Open the trunk and pull the
tonneau cover release lever
downward.
3. Close the trunk. The trunk
cannot be opened from this
step forward. 4. With an additional person, lift
the tonneau cover from both
sides to approximately the half
raised position.

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held in the half raised position,
insert the hex wrench into the
marked position of the flap
drive unit. Turn the wrench
clockwise to the stop. The
sideways flaps will turn inward.
6. With an additional person,
raise the tonneau cover to the
fully open position.
7. Lift the convertible top by
pulling up on both sides of the
front bow and tension bow. 8. Move the front bow to the
windshield frame. 9. Remove the cap covering the
manual closure opening. There
is a recess in the cap to snap it
off using a tool. Insert the hex
wrench into the opening and
then turn the wrench clockwise
until it stops. The convertible
top is now locked.
10. Lift up the tension bow on both
sides and raise the tonneau
cover to approximately the half
raised position, and then allow
it to slide into the closed
position.
11. Lower the tension bow.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 43At this time the vehicle can be
driven, however the convertible
top is not latched at the rear
and will not be completely
waterproof. See your dealer to
service the convertible top
system.
Cleaning the Convertible Top The convertible top should be
cleaned often. Do not use
high-pressure car washes as these
may cause water to enter the
vehicle.
Hand wash the convertible top in
partial shade. Use mild soap,
lukewarm water, and a soft sponge.
A chamois or cloth may leave lint on
the top, and a brush can chafe the
threads in the top fabric. Do not use
detergents, harsh cleaners,
solvents, or bleaching agents.
Wet the entire top and let the soap
remain on the fabric for a few
minutes. Wash evenly to avoid
spots or rings. When the top is very
dirty, use a mild foam-type cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse the entire vehicle,
then let the top dry in direct sunlight. To protect the convertible top:
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Make sure the convertible top is
completely dry before lowering it.
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Do not get any cleaner on the
vehicle's painted finish; it could
leave streaks.
Wind Deflectors
There are two wind deflectors in a
stowage bag behind the rear seat
backrests. See Rear Seats 0 51 .
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The small wind deflector can be
placed between the rear head
restraints. .
The large wind deflector can be
placed behind the front seats.
Do not place any objects on the
wind deflectors.
Installing the Small Wind Deflector
1. Remove the cover from the
mount between the rear head
restraints by sliding it toward
the driver side of the vehicle.

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2. Insert the deflector into the
deflector mount.
3. Slide the deflector toward the
passenger side of the vehicle
until it locks.
4. Raise the rear seatbacks.
Reverse the steps to remove the
small wind deflector.
Installing the Large Wind Deflector
The rear seat cannot be occupied
when the large wind deflector is
in use. 1. Turn the upper locking pins out
of the brackets on the wind
deflector.
2. Lift the tabs to open the lower
locking pins.
3. Open the wind deflector. 4. Insert the driver side pins into
the trim recesses.
5. Slightly fold the deflector at the
center hinge and insert the
passenger side pins into the
trim recesses.
6. Push the center of the deflector
down to fully engage the pins.

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7. Fold the front half of the
deflector to the vertical
position.
Reverse Steps 1 – 7 to remove the
large wind deflector.
Stowing the Wind Deflectors
1. After stowing both deflectors in
the stowage bag, lower the
rear seatbacks. 2. Insert the top of the bag in the
stowage compartment. Align
the remainder of the bag to fit,
and secure it with the straps.

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60 Seats and Restraints For seat-mounted side impact
airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the
side of the seatback closest to
the door.
Airbags are designed to supplement
the protection provided by seat
belts. Even though today's airbags
are also designed to help reduce
the risk of injury from the force of an
inflating bag, all airbags must inflate
very quickly to do their job.
Here are the most important things
to know about the airbag system:
{ WarningYou can be severely injured or
killed in a crash if you are not
wearing your seat belt, even with
airbags. Airbags are designed to
work with seat belts, not replace
them. Also, airbags are not
designed to inflate in every crash.
In some crashes seat belts are
the only restraint. See When
Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 62 .
(Continued) Warning (Continued) Wearing your seat belt during a
crash helps reduce your chance
of hitting things inside the vehicle
or being ejected from it. Airbags
are “ supplemental restraints ” to
the seat belts. Everyone in the
vehicle should wear a seat belt
properly, whether or not there is
an airbag for that person.
{ WarningBecause airbags inflate with great
force and faster than the blink of
an eye, anyone who is up
against, or very close to, any
airbag when it inflates can be
seriously injured or killed. Do not
sit unnecessarily close to any
airbag, as you would be if sitting
on the edge of the seat or leaning
forward. Seat belts help keep you
in position before and during a
(Continued) Warning (Continued) crash. Always wear the seat belt,
even with airbags. The driver
should sit as far back as possible
while still maintaining control of
the vehicle. The seat belts and
the front outboard passenger
airbags are most effective when
you are sitting well back and
upright in the seat with both feet
on the floor.
Occupants should not lean on or
sleep against the door or side
windows in seating positions with
seat-mounted airbags.
{ Warning
Children who are up against,
or very close to, any airbag when
it inflates can be seriously injured
or killed. Always secure children
properly in the vehicle. To read
how, see Older Children 0 71 or
Infants and Young Children 0 72 .