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If the driver door is opened without
first unlocking with the RKE
transmitter, the horn will chirp and
the lights will flash to indicate a
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not
started, or the door is not unlocked
by pressing
Kon the RKE
transmitter during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be
activated.
The alarm will also be activated if
the passenger door, the trunk, or the
hood is opened without first
disarming the system. When the
alarm is activated, the turn signals
flash and the horn sounds for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will
then re-arm to monitor for the next
unauthorized event.
Disarming the System
To disarm the system or turn off the
alarm if it has been activated, do
one of the following:
. Press
Kon the RKE transmitter.
. Start the vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident: .
Lock the vehicle with the RKE
transmitter after all occupants
have left the vehicle and all
doors are closed.
. Always unlock the vehicle with
the RKE transmitter. Unlocking
the driver door with the key will
not disarm the alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
IfKis pressed on the RKE
transmitter and the horn chirps and
the lights flash three times, a
previous alarm occurred while the
system was armed.
If the alarm has been activated, a
message will appear on the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 335.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the transmitter
leaves the vehicle.
The immobilization system is
disarmed when the ignition button is
pressed and a valid transmitter is
found in the vehicle.
The security light in the instrument
cluster comes on when there is a
problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system.
The system has one or more
transmitters matched to an
immobilizer control unit in your
vehicle. Only a correctly matched
transmitter will start the vehicle.
If the transmitter is ever damaged,
you may not be able to start your
vehicle.

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Caution
Follow these guidelines when
operating the convertible top or
damage can occur:. Remove all items from the
roof, trunk lid, or tonneau
cover before operating.
. Remove all objects from the
trunk that may contact the
convertible top when it is
operated.
. Do not leave the vehicle
with the convertible
top open.
. Do not exceed 50 km/h
(31 mph) until the top has
completely closed or
opened.
. Do not open or close the top
while driving in high wind
conditions.
. Do not operate the
convertible top multiple
times in a short period of
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Caution (Continued)
time without starting the
engine to avoid draining the
vehicle battery.
. Do not open or store the
convertible top when it is
dirty or wet. This could
result in stains, mildew,
or other damage.
. Only store the vehicle with
the top fully closed.
Caution
When the convertible top is open,
there are sliding covers next to
the rear seat on each side of the
vehicle. Do not press down on or
move these covers as damage
may occur to the covers or the
convertible top.
Opening the Convertible Top
Using the Overhead Console
Switch 1. Remove all objects from the top of the tonneau cover and
forward of the rear trunk
partition. Place the partition in
the rear storage area in the
upright position. Fasten both
sides of the partition to the
posts just below the tonneau
cover. See Rear Storage 089.
2. Close the trunk.
3. Start the vehicle or place it in ACC/ACCESSORY.

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4. When possible, operate theconvertible 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 bottom ofM. The windows will
automatically lower. 6. After the convertible top is
completely open, a Driver
Information Center (DIC)
message displays. Release the
switch.
If the radio is on, the sound may be
muted for a brief time due to a new
audio system equalization being
loaded.
Using the RKE Transmitter 1. If equipped, press and release
K, and then
immediately press and hold
Mcontinuously to open the
convertible top all the way. The
vehicle must be off to operate
the convertible top with the
RKE transmitter.
2. The top will stop movement approximately one second
after
Kis released. To stop the
top immediately, press
7,K,
or
Qon the RKE transmitter.
Mwill only open the
convertible top. See
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System 08and
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 08.
Closing the Convertible Top
The RKE transmitter cannot be used
to close the convertible top. 1. Make sure the sun visors are stored in the center mount
position.
2. Remove all objects from the top of the tonneau cover and
forward of the partition. Place
the partition in the rear storage
area in the upright position.
Fasten both sides of the
partition to the posts just below
the tonneau cover. See Rear
Storage 089.
3. Close the trunk.
4. Start the vehicle or place it in ACC/ACCESSORY.
5. 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

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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.
6. Press and hold the top ofM.
The windows will automatically
lower.
7. After the convertible top is completely closed, a DIC
message displays. Release the
switch. Raise the windows if
needed. 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
Mis not
operating:
. The ignition should be on or in
ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) should
be active.
. The trunk lid should be closed
and the trunk partition in place.
A DIC message will display.
. If the ONLY MANUAL
OPERATION OF TOP
POSSIBLE message is
displayed on the DIC, see
“Manual Movement of Top” later
in this section.
. At cooler outside temperatures,
the convertible top may not
open. It is possible to close the
top down to temperatures of
about 0 °C (32 °F). A DIC
message will display if the top will not open due to low
temperature. If necessary, move
the vehicle to a heated indoor
area to operate the top.
. 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.
. If the vehicle battery is low, the
power top operation may be
disabled. Try to start the vehicle.
A DIC message displays.
. 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 indexed.
Complete the power window
indexing procedure. See Power
Windows 031.
Other features may be affected
while operating the convertible top:

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.The trunk can only be opened
with the key until the convertible
top is completely opened or
closed.
. The windows cannot close while
the top is moving.
. 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, the
fuses were pulled or replaced, or a
jump start was performed, the TOP
NOT SECURE message may
display. Press and hold
Mto
open/close 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 five minutes, then pulse
down. If the vehicle is moving or off,
the amount of time will vary from a
few seconds to about a minute. Beeps and DIC messages will be
displayed before the top will move.
When this occurs, immediately finish
the convertible top operation by
pressing
Magain 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.
Manual Movement of Top
If the DIC displays the ONLY
MANUAL OPERATION OF TOP
POSSIBLE message: 1. Press
Mto either open or
close the top. Press the switch
in the opposite direction if one
does not work.
2. If the top moves, continue pressing 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, take it to your dealer for
service. If the top is retracted but
not latched, use the following
procedure to manually close the
convertible top and tonneau cover if
needed. This requires more than
one person.

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Storage
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 89
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . 90
Additional Storage Features
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Storage
Compartments
{Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in storage compartments.
In a crash, these objects may
cause the cover to open and
could result in injury.
Glove Box
Open the glove box by lifting up on
the lever. Use the key to lock and
unlock the glove box.
Rear Storage
Rear Seat Trunk Access
(Coupe)
If equipped, there is access to the
trunk from inside of the vehicle.
Pull the loop on the center of the
rear seat back. The rear seat back
will fold down.
Rear Trunk Partition
If equipped with a convertible top,
there is a trunk partition to keep
cargo from getting in the way of the
convertible top. The trunk partition
must be in place for the convertible
top to move. If the trunk partition is
not properly in place, a message will
display and a chime sounds.

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The trunk partition can be attached
or detached to upper trunk brackets.
With the convertible top up, the
trunk partition can be unsnapped
and laid flat.
Pull the partition up and snap it into
place on both sides and the bottom
of the trunk.
Center Console Storage
Press to open. There are two USB
ports and an auxiliary jack inside.
See the infotainment manual.
Additional Storage
Features
Convenience Net
For vehicles with a convenience net
inside the trunk, it can be used to
secure loose items.

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To open the fuel door, push and
release the rearward center edge of
the door.
The capless refueling system does
not have a fuel cap. Fully insert and
latch the fill nozzle, begin fueling.
{Warning
Overfilling the fuel tank by more
than three clicks of a standard fill
nozzle may cause:. Vehicle performance issues,
including engine stalling and
damage to the fuel system.
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Warning (Continued)
.Fuel spills.
. Under certain conditions,
fuel fires.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait
five seconds after you have finished
pumping before removing the fill
nozzle. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon as possible. See
Exterior Care 0294. Push the fuel
door closed until it latches.
{Warning
If a fire starts while you are
refueling, do not remove the fill
nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by
notifying the station attendant.
Leave the area immediately. Filling the Tank with a Portable
Fuel Container
If the vehicle runs out of fuel and
must be filled from a portable fuel
container:
1. Locate the capless funnel
adapter from under the carpet
in the trunk.
2. Insert and latch the funnel into the capless fuel system.
{Warning
Attempting to refuel from a
portable fuel container without
using the funnel adapter may
cause fuel spillage and damage
the capless fuel system. This
could cause a fire. You or others
could be badly burned and the
vehicle could be damaged.

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3. Remove and clean the funneladapter and return it to the
storage location.
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container
{Warning
Never fill a portable fuel container
while it is in the vehicle. Static
electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the fuel
vapor. You or others could be
badly burned and the vehicle
could be damaged. To help avoid
injury to you and others:
. Dispense fuel only into
approved containers.
. Do not fill a container while
it is inside a vehicle, in a
vehicle's trunk, in a pickup
bed, or on any surface other
than the ground.
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Warning (Continued)
.Bring the fill nozzle in
contact with the inside of
the fill opening before
operating the nozzle.
Maintain contact until filling
is complete.
. Keep sparks, flames, and
smoking materials away
from fuel.
. Do not use electronic
devices while pumping fuel.
Trailer Towing
General Towing
Information
{Warning
Never tow a trailer with your
vehicle. It was not designed or
intended to tow a trailer.

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Battery - North America
The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove
the cap and do not add fluid.
The battery is in the trunk, behind
the trim panel, on the passenger
side of the vehicle. Refer to the
replacement number shown on the
original battery label when a new
battery is needed.
The vehicle has an Absorbed Glass
Mat (AGM) 12-volt battery.
Installation of a standard 12-volt
battery will result in reduced 12-volt
battery life. When using a 12-volt
battery charger on the 12-volt AGM
battery, some chargers have an
AGM battery setting on the charger.
If available, use the AGM setting on
the charger, to limit charge voltage
to 14.8 volts.
{Warning
WARNING:Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
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Warning (Continued)
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer.WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See California Proposition
65 Warning 0220 and the back
cover.
Vehicle Storage
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See Jump Starting -
North America 0289 for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt. Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger.
Rear Axle
When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly
check the rear axle fluid, unless a
leak is suspected or an unusual
noise is heard. A fluid loss could
indicate a problem. Have it
inspected and repaired by your
dealer.