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hilly, winding roads and engine braking
is needed, use the Intermediate (I) posi-
tion. The Low (L) position can be used
when driving slowly on very steep hills,
or in snow or mud.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Lowering the Convertible Top
To lower the convertible top:
1. With an automatic transmission in
Park, or a manual transmission in 1st
or Reverse and the parking brake set,
turn off the ignition.
2. Open the trunk lid.
3. Unlock the convertible top front latch,
located above the inside rearview
mirror, by pulling it down and turning
counterclockwise.
4. Pull rearward on the side edge of the
convertible top and pull it off the
windshield frame.
5. Push the convertible top down into
the trunk.
Operating the Convertible Top
Note:
Do not lower or raise the convert-
ible top while the vehicle is in motion.
6. Push evenly on the center of the top
to ensure that it is fully retracted and
securely stored.
7. Close the trunk lid.
Raising the Convertible Top
To raise the convertible top:
1. With an automatic transmission in
Park, or a manual transmission in 1st
or Reverse and the parking brake
set, lower the windows and then turn
off the ignition.
2. Open the trunk lid.
3. Pull the convertible top forward by
firmly gripping the side edge and
applying a brisk upward and forward
motion to get the top in the full-up
position.
4. Pull the front edge of the convertible
top forward from the outside of the
vehicle, or push the front edge of the
convertible top forward from the
inside of the vehicle.
5. Turn the top front latch handle clock-
wise to latch the convertible top.
6. Close the trunk lid.
7. At the rear edge of the convertible
top, press down on the buttresses to
latch them into the top of the trunk.
Note:
Leave the latch in its fully rotated
open position to prevent damage when
storing the top.
Closing the Hood
Note:
To avoid hood and door damage,
close both doors before closing the
hood.
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