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For 1990-2009 cars only

Lowering the Convertible Top

Notice: Don't raise or lower the convertible top when temperature is below 20°F (-7°C). The cold can cause cracks and other damage to the top as it is being lowered or raised.

  1. Set the parking brake firmly. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK, and a manual transmission into REVERSE.
  2. Turn the ignition key to OFF. Lower both sunshades and turn them toward the door glass.
  3. Notice: Remove any items from the convertible top storage area before lowering the top. Even small items in the storage area can damage the top or other parts of the system.

  4. Unlock the front convertible top by lowering the latch handles and turning them inward. Push the latch handles back to the up position.
  5. Lift upward on the front edge of the convertible top off of the windshield frame. Then lift upward on the rear edge of the convertible top to be vertical off the storage compartment lid. The front edge and the rear edge should be straight up and down.
  6. Tilt the driver's seat back forward and press the storage compartment release button located on the underside of the storage compartment lid behind the driver's seat. Pressing the release button, the driver's and passenger's door glass will retract to the full down position.
  7. Raise the storage compartment lid. While attempting to raise the lid, if the lid does not release and you hear three chimes, check to make sure the trunk lid is closed.
  8. If the vehicle has lost battery power, you can still open the storage compartment lid using the manual release cable. The cable is located underneath the carpeting behind the driver's and passenger's seats, in the center of the vehicle. Pull the cable to release the storage compartment lid if needed.
  9. Push forward on the front edge of the convertible top to allow the rear edge of the convertible top to be moved to its full down position.
  10. Then move the top rearward to its fully stored position.
  11. Close the storage compartment lid by closing with a swift, firm motion.

Raising the Convertible Top

  1. Park on a level surface, and set the parking brake firmly.
  2. Shift an automatic transmission into Park or shift a manual transmission into Reverse.
  3. Tilt the driver's seat forward and press the storage compartment release button, or use the manual release cable if battery power has been lost. Pressing the release button, the driver's and passenger's door glass will retract to the full down position.
  4. Lift the storage compartment lid.
  5. Pull the top up by firmly gripping the front edge of the convertible top with your hand and applying a brisk, firm upward and forward motion to get the top in the full up position.
  6. Lift the rear edge of the convertible top to its full up position by first raising the front edge.
  7. Close the storage compartment lid.
  8. Lower the rear edge of the convertible top by first slightly pushing the front edge of the convertible top forward.
  9. Push the front edge of the convertible top down from the outside of the vehicle, or pull the front edge of the convertible top down from the center pull down handle located inside of the vehicle.
  10. Turn the latches outward to secure the top in the up position.