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Manual Hatch/Trunk Open
Use the mechanical key in the
backup key cylinder behind the
license plate to manually open the
hatch/trunk. The license plate must
be removed.
To provide more access to the
engine or trunk areas, the hatch/
trunk can be manually pushed up
for additional travel. Do not apply
excessive force.
Hatch/Trunk ClosingCaution
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the rear storage
compartments located in the
hatch/trunk area. The objects
could damage the underside of
the hatch/trunk. Use the pull cup to close the hatch/
trunk with light force until the power
latch feature activates. The hatch/
trunk will close the rest of the way
and latch automatically.
Emergency Hatch/Trunk
Release Handle
Caution
Do not use the emergency hatch/
trunk release handle as a
tie-down or anchor point when
securing items in the hatch/trunk
as it could damage the handle.

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There is a glow-in-the-dark
emergency hatch/trunk release
handle on the inside back wall of
the storage compartment. This
handle will glow following exposure
to light. Pull the release handle to
open the hatch/trunk from the
inside.Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
the vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has a theft-deterrent
alarm system.
The indicator light, on the
instrument panel near the
windshield, indicates the status of
the system.
Off :Alarm system is disarmed.

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On Solid :Vehicle is secured
during the delay to arm the system.
Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured.
A door, the hood, or the hatch/trunk
is open.
Slow Flash : Alarm system is
armed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways:
.Use the remote key.
. Use the Keyless Access
system.
. With a door open, press
Q
on the interior of the door.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm, and the
indicator light will begin to
slowly flash indicating the
alarm system is operating.
Pressing
Qon the remote key
a second time will bypass the
30-second delay and
immediately arm the alarm
system. The vehicle alarm system will not
arm if the doors are locked with the
mechanical key.
If the driver door is opened without
first unlocking with the remote key,
the horn will chirp and the lights will
flash to indicate pre-alarm. If the
vehicle is not started, or the door is
not unlocked by pressing
Kon the
remote key during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be
activated.
The alarm will also be activated if
the passenger door, the hatch/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 Alarm System
To disarm the alarm system or turn
off the alarm if it has been activated,
do one of the following:
. Press
Kon the remote key. .
Unlock the vehicle using the
Keyless Access system.
. Start the vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:
. Lock the vehicle after all
occupants have left the vehicle
and both doors are closed.
. Always unlock a door with the
remote key or use the Keyless
Access system.
Unlocking the driver door with the
key will not disarm the system or
turn off the alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
IfKis pressed on the remote key
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 DIC.

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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.
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, pull them outward,
turning fully.
7. Press the button on the front ofthe rear release 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.

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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.
Lower Receivers
2. Insert the roof into the trunk with the rear end first and
position the rear pins into the
lower receivers. Be careful not
to hit the roof on the carpet of
the trunk.Upper Receivers
3. When in place, the roof panel will rest on the upper receivers.

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{Warning
Do not push from the sides of the
roof panel when seating the panel
into the upper receivers for
storage. Pushing from the sides
may result in injury from pinched
fingers. Only push along the top
edge of the roof panel.
4. Place palms along the top edge of the roof panel and
push with a quick forward
motion until the roof panel
locks into the upper receivers. Gently pull rearward on the
roof to ensure the roof is
secure.
Installing the Roof Panel
{Warning
An improperly attached roof panel
may fall into or fly off the vehicle.
You or others could be injured.
After installing the roof panel,
always check that it is firmly
attached by pushing up on the
underside of the panel. Check
now and then to be sure the roof
panel is firmly in place.
Caution
Installing the roof with the release
handles in the closed position
could cause damage to the
interior trim. Always move
handles to the open position
when installing the roof.
It is easier if two people install the
roof panel.
To install:
1. Shift transmission into P (Park).
2. Turn the ignition off and set the parking brake.
3. Grasp the roof panel and pull toward the rear 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.

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{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.
{Warning
While opening or closing the
convertible top, people can be
injured by the moving parts of the
tonneau cover or convertible top.
Maintain visual contact with the
top while it is being operated.
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 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.
. Only store the vehicle with
the top fully closed.
Opening the Convertible Top —
Driver Door Switch
1. Ensure the roof and tonneau cover are clear of any objects.
2. The trunk must be closed.
3. Start the vehicle or place it in ACC/ACCESSORY.
4. 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
will stop if that speed is
exceeded. The top operation
will take approximately
17 seconds. Make sure the top
operation can be completed
before that speed is reached.

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5. Press and holdM. The
windows will automatically
lower.
6. After the convertible top is completely open, a chime
sounds and a Driver
Information Center (DIC)
message displays. Release the
switch.
If the radio is on, the sound may be
muted for a brief time to
automatically adjust the audio after
the top is opened. Opening the Convertible Top
—
Remote Key
1. Make sure the vehicle is in P (Park).
2. The trunk must be closed.
3. Keep visual contact with the vehicle. Press and release
K
on the remote key and then
quickly press and hold
M.
4. Hold
Muntil the top is
completely opened and the
exterior lamps flash. A chime
will sound.
If the top stops before it has
completely opened, press
Kand
then press
Magain.
If the top still stops before it is
completely open:
. Move closer to the vehicle.
. Hold
Muntil the operation is
complete.
. Press
Kand thenMagain.
Interference from other remote
keys or devices may interrupt
the operation. If the top still does not open, use the
convertible top switch in the vehicle.
The convertible top cannot be
closed using the remote key.
See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 09.
Closing the Convertible Top 1. Make sure the sun visor mirror covers are closed and the sun
visors are stored in the center
mount position.
2. Ensure the roof and tonneau cover are clear of any objects.
3. The trunk must be closed.
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
will stop if that speed is
exceeded. The top operation
will take approximately
17 seconds. Make sure the top
operation can be completed
before that speed is reached.

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6. Pull and holdMon the driver
door switch. The windows will
automatically lower.
7. After the convertible top is completely closed, a chime
sounds and a DIC message
displays. Release the switch.
Raise the windows if needed.
If the switch is held after the
chime sounds, the windows will
start to raise.
If the radio is on, the sound may be
muted for a brief time to
automatically adjust the audio after
the top is closed. Troubleshooting the
Convertible Top
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 must be closed. If it
is not, a DIC message will
display.
. At cooler outside temperatures,
the convertible top may not
operate. It is possible to open
the top down to temperatures of
about 0 °C (32 °F) and close the
top down to temperatures of
about −10 °C (14 °F). A DIC
message will display if the top
will not operate due to low
temperature. If necessary, move
the vehicle to a heated indoor
area to operate the top.
. If the top has recently been
opened and closed repeatedly, 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
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
programmed. Complete the
power window programming
procedure. See Power Windows
0 35.
Other features may be affected
while operating the convertible top:
. If you start the vehicle while
using the remote key to open the
convertible top, the convertible
top will halt the motion. After
starting the vehicle, use the
convertible top switch inside the
vehicle to continue the top
motion.
. The windows cannot close while
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.When driving with the top not
fully secured, chimes can be
heard above 50 km/h (31 mph).
If the vehicle battery has been
disconnected and reconnected,
if the fuses were pulled or replaced,
or if a jump start was performed, a
message indicating the top is not
secure may display. Press and
release
Kand then quickly press
and hold
Mon the remote key,
or press and hold
Mon the driver
door switch to open the top, or pull
and hold
Mon the driver door
switch to close the top until this
message clears.
Partial Top Cycling
If the convertible top operation is
stopped before completion, the top
will temporarily hold its position.
Over time, the tonneau may drift to
a near closed position. Opening the Tonneau Cover
—
Engine Access
{Warning
When opening or closing the
tonneau cover, people can be
injured by the moving parts of the
tonneau cover. Maintain visual
contact with the tonneau cover
when it is in motion and keep
hands and objects away from the
moving parts.
To open the tonneau cover and
access the engine: 1. Make sure the vehicle is in P (Park).
2. Ensure the tonneau cover is clear of any objects.
3. The trunk and convertible top must be closed.
4. Keep visual contact with the vehicle. Press and release
Q
on the remote key and then
quickly press and hold
M. A chime will sound, a DIC
message will display, and the
turn signals will flash once.
5. HoldMuntil the tonneau
cover is completely opened.
The turn signals will flash once.
In the event the tonneau cover is
partially open, the motion of the
tonneau cover will be in the
opposite direction upon reactivation.
Closing the Tonneau Cover —
Engine Access Function
1. Make sure the vehicle is off.
2. Remove all objects from the engine compartment.