Raising the Power Convertible Top
Notice: 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 your warranty. Always put an
automatic transmission in PARK(P) or a manual
transmission in NEUTRAL before raising or lowering
the convertible top.
Notice: If you do not put a manual transmission in
REVERSE(R) before exiting your vehicle, the
battery will drain and could be damaged. Always put
a manual transmission in REVERSE(R) before
shutting off the engine and exiting the vehicle.
When exiting a vehicle with a manual transmission, put
thevehicle into REVERSE (R) and turn the vehicle off.
1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake.
the vehicle must be running or in ACC. Shift an
automatic transmission into PARK (P). Shift
a manual transmission into NEUTRAL.
2. Make sure the trunk lid is closed and the trunk
partition in the rear storage area is in the fastened,
upright position, and that no objects are forward
of the divider.
3. Push and hold the top of the power convertible
button. The top will raise and the windows will
lower if they were in the raised position. A chime
will sound when the top is raised completely.
4. After the convertible top is completely raised,
release the power convertible top button. If the
button is pressed again within five seconds
the windows will raise.
5. Pull the convertible front top latch down and turn it
counterclockwise to lock the convertible top.
If the radio is on the sound may be muted for a
brieftime.
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