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Warning (Continued)
driving. When the hood is not closed, the
vehicle will not exceed 42 km/h
(26 mph). Close the hood to drive faster
than 42 km/h (26 mph).
The hood is not heavy enough to latch
under its own weight. The hood will remain
open until the striker is pushed into the
latch. Ensure the hood is fully latched before
taking the vehicle out of P (Park). 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly, and all tools are
removed.
2. Ensure that all cargo is placed away from the emergency hood release
button.
3. Pull the hood down and set the striker gently into the latch.
4. Firmly press down on the front edge of the hood until the latch clicks twice.
5. Check that the hood is flush to the fascia to ensure the hood is fully closed. Storing Your Vehicle{Warning
The emergency hood release button
inside the underhood compartment will
not function when the battery is
disconnected or depleted. To avoid
personal injury or death, always keep the
hood fully closed and latched when
storing the vehicle. If the hood is not
latched, a person could climb into the
underhood compartment and
inadvertently close the hood. People
should never climb inside the underhood
compartment. Never shut the hood when
a person is inside.
See “Opening The Hood When There Is No
Electrical Power,” earlier in this section.
Hatch (Trunk)
{Warning
Components under the hatch, hatch
vents, and glass can get hot from running
the engine. To help avoid the risk of
burning unprotected skin, never touch
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Warning (Continued)
these components until they have cooled,
and always use a glove or towel to avoid
direct skin contact.
{Warning
Turn the vehicle off before opening the
hatch. If the engine is running with the
hatch open, you or others could be
injured.
Hatch/Trunk Release
The vehicle must be in P (Park).
{Warning
When opening or closing the hatch/trunk,
keep hands away from the closure area.
You or others could be injured.
To release the hatch/trunk:
{Warning
Vehicles equipped with a rear spoiler
have a small amount of space between
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Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
A convex mirror can make things, like
other vehicles, look farther away than
they really are. If you cut too sharply
into the right lane, you could hit a
vehicle on the right. Check the inside
mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex shaped.
A convex mirror surface is curved so more
can be seen from the driver seat.
Power Mirrors
To adjust each mirror: 1. Press
}or|to select the driver or
passenger side mirror. The indicator light
will illuminate.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror in the desired position.
3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can
be seen.
4. Press
}or|again to deselect the
mirror. Memory Mirrors
The vehicle may have memory mirrors. See
Memory Seats
040.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
The vehicle may have SBZA. See Side Blind
Zone Alert (SBZA) 0225.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
If equipped, manually fold the mirrors
inward toward the vehicle to prevent
damage with tight parking. Push the mirror
outward to return it to the original position.
Power Folding Mirrors

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To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view
of the area behind your vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the
mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with
water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the
glare of headlamps from behind. The
dimming feature comes on when the vehicle
is started.
Rear Camera Mirror
If equipped, this automatic dimming mirror
provides a wide angle camera view of the
area behind the vehicle.
Pull the tab to turn on the display. Push the
tab to turn it off. When the display is off,
the automatic dimming function is active.
Adjust the mirror for a clear view of the
area behind the vehicle while the display
is off.
PressVto scroll through the adjustment
options.
Press
tanduto adjust the settings using
the indicators on the mirror. The indicators
will remain visible for five seconds after the
last button activation, and the settings will
remain saved.

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Rear Windows
Midglass (Convertible Only)
PressGto lower the midglass. To
provide wind block, the midglass will not
lower completely. The midglass will also
lower automatically when lowering the
convertible top.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block glare.
Detach the sun visor from the center mount
to pivot to the side window and,
if equipped, extend along the rod.
Roof
Roof Panel
If equipped with a removable roof panel,
use the following procedures to remove or
install it.
Caution
If a roof panel is dropped or rested on its
edges, the roof panel, paint, and/or
weatherstripping may be damaged.
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Caution (Continued)
Always place the roof panel in the
stowage receivers after removing it from
the vehicle.
Caution
Use care when storing and removing the
roof panel. The roof panel pins and
vehicle finish could be damaged if the
roof contacts the rear of the vehicle.
Removing the Roof Panel
{Warning
Do not remove a roof panel while the
vehicle is moving. The panel could fall
into the vehicle and strike an occupant
and cause you to lose control. It could
also fly off and strike another vehicle.
Remove the roof panel only when the
vehicle is parked.
It may be necessary to have help removing
the roof panel.

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To remove:1. Shift transmission into P (Park).
2. Turn the ignition off and set the parking brake.
3. Lower both sun visors.
4. Open the rear hatch/trunk and remove any items that may interfere with proper
storage of the roof panel.
5. Lower the windows. There are two release handles on the
front and one release handle on the rear
of the roof panel.
6. To unlock the front release handles, pullthem outward, turning fully.
7. Press the button on the front of the rearrelease handle to unlock it. The latch
lever will open.
8. Stand on one side of the vehicle, and if necessary, have someone stand on the
other side. Together, carefully lift the
front edge of the roof panel up and
forward. Avoid dropping the rear edge
downward.
9. When the roof panel is loose, grasp it as close to the center as possible and lift it
away from the vehicle.
Storing the Roof Panel
{Warning
If a roof panel is not stored properly, it
could be thrown about the vehicle in a
crash or sudden maneuver. People in the
vehicle could be injured. Always use the
stowage receivers.
1. Position the roof so that the interior is facing away from you and the front of
the panel is facing up.
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3. Grasp the roof panel and pull toward therear of the vehicle until it separates from
the upper receivers, being careful not to
hit the sides of the trunk. Carefully lift
the roof panel out of the trunk.
4. Carefully place the roof panel over the top of the vehicle.
5. Position the rear edge of the roof panelnext to the weatherstrip on the back of
the roof opening. Then align and fit the
pins at the rear of the roof panel inside
the openings in the rear overhead
weatherstrip. Gently lower the front
edge of the roof panel to the front of
the roof opening. 6. Check that the weatherstripping on each
side of the roof panel is under the panel.
7. Make sure the front release handles are in the fully open position.
8. Push the roof firmly downward to engage the pins.
9. Turn the front release handles inward so that they fully latch in the closed
position. It is critical that the handles
fully latch.
10. Push back and up on the rear release handle to insert the hook in the loop.
11. Push and pull the roof panel up and down and side to side to ensure the roof
panel is securely installed.
Maintaining the Roof Panel
Caution
Using glass cleaner on a painted roof
panel could damage the panel. The
repairs would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Do not use glass
cleaner on the painted roof panel.
When cleaning, removing, and/or storing the
roof panel:
.Flush with water to remove dust and dirt,
then dry the panel.
.Do not use abrasive cleaning materials on
the panel.
Convertible Top
If equipped with a convertible top, review
the following before operating:
{Warning
Components under the tonneau, close to
the engine, can get hot from running the
engine. To help avoid the risk of burning
unprotected skin, never touch these
components until they have cooled, and
always use a glove or towel to avoid
direct skin contact.

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GT1 Seat
GT2/Competition Seat1. The seat has a seat belt guide. The seat
belt must be routed through the guide
to properly position the shoulder belt on
occupants whose shoulder is below the
guide when seated. To use the seat belt
guide:
GT1 Seat: Slide the edge of the belt
webbing through the opening on the
guide. Be sure the belt is not twisted.
If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see
Older Children 061 or
Infants and Young Children 062.
GT2/Competition Seat: Unsnap the guide
to open it. Route the seat belt webbing
onto the open guide and snap the guide
closed. Be sure the belt is not twisted.
If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see
Older Children 061 or
Infants and Young Children 062.
2. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how,
see “Seats” in the Index.
3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt
across you. Do not let it get twisted.
The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you
pull the belt across you very quickly.
If this happens, let the belt go back
slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt
across you more slowly.
If the shoulder portion of a passenger
belt is pulled out all the way, the child
restraint locking feature may be
engaged. See Child Restraint Systems
0 64. If this occurs, let the belt go back
all the way and start again. If the
locking feature stays engaged after
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position on the seat, move the seat
rearward or recline the seat until the
shoulder belt retractor lock releases.
Engaging the child restraint locking
feature in the front outboard seating
position may affect the passenger
sensing system. SeePassenger Sensing
System 056.
If the shoulder portion of the driver belt
is pulled out all the way, the shoulder
belt retractor lock feature may be
engaged. If this happens, let the belt go
back all the way and start again. If the
locking feature stays engaged after
letting the belt go back to stowed
position on the seat, move the seat
rearward or recline the seat until the
shoulder belt retractor lock releases.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure
it is secure. If the belt is not long
enough, see Seat Belt Extender 051.
Position the release button on the buckle
so that the seat belt could be quickly
unbuckled if necessary.5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt.