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5. Make sure nothing or
anyone is on or around
the top. Push and hold
the down arrow on
the lower part of the
convertible TOP switch.
The switch is located on the console in front of the
gearshift lever. The top will automatically lower into
the storage area.Installing the Boot Cover
After lowering the convertible top, you may want to
install the boot cover. The three
-piece boot cover is
stored in a bag in the hatch area.
1. Flip the two convertible top latches to the
closed position.
2. Open the hatch and remove the two side covers and
middle section from the storage bag.

2-76 Removing Your Boot Cover
1. Open the hatch.
2. Remove the middle piece of the cover by pushing in
on the latch and lifting up on the cover.
3. Remove the two side pieces of the boot cover
by lifting the rear cover and sliding them out of
their slots.

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4. Store each piece of the cover in its separate
compartment according to the graphic printed inside
of the storage bag. Store the bag in the trunk area
and close the hatch.
5. Disengage the two convertible top latches.
Raising Your Convertible Top
1. It is recommended that you park on a level surface.
Set the parking brake firmly. If you have an automatic
transmission, shift into PARK (P). If you have a
manual transmission, shift into REVERSE (R).
2. Turn the ignition to ACC or RUN (or RAP must
be active).
3. Lower both sun visors and lower both windows at
least 3 inches (8 cm). If the boot cover is in place,
it must be removed first.
NOTICE:
It is not recommended that you raise or lower the
top while the vehicle is moving.