Power Top - Operation

OPERATION

WARNING: Before operating the Power Folding Top Control, make sure that no moving parts of the top can injure a person or animal. Never place any extremities (hands, feet, etc.) near the folding top components, the upper windshield area, the shelf area behind the rear seats, or the folding top stowage area while raising or lowering the power folding top.

CAUTION: Failure to correctly position the cargo protector in the trunk before stowing the top can cause damage to the folding top components, trunk contents, and the vehicle interior.

NOTE: The folding top will not operate unless the vehicle is stationary, the cargo protector is positioned correctly, and the trunk lid is closed and latched. In addition, the system prohibits lowering the top when ambient temperature is at 32°F (0°C) or lower, However, the system allows you to raise the top at ambient temperatures as low as -4°F (-20°C).

You can lower or raise the power folding top from inside the vehicle or lower the top remotely using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Either operation takes approximately 30 seconds. The entire process, including unlatching or latching the top at the windshield header is automatic.

When operating the power folding top, the trunk lid will pivot at the rear of the vehicle, swing open by the rear window, and then pivot backward. This allows room for the top to retract into or unfold from its stowage area in the trunk.

When lowering the top, the system extends the hard tonneau cover, which stows conveniently underneath the trunk lid. The tonneau cover closes the area between the rear seats and the trunk lid to conceal the top when stowed.

When raising the top, the system retracts the hard tonneau cover back into its stowage area underneath the trunk lid.

To complete either operation, the trunk lid returns to its normal position and then latches.

LOWERING THE POWER FOLDING TOP

USING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCH

NOTE: The Power Top switch will operate when the ignition switch is turned to either the "ON" or "ACC" positions, and when the accessory delay feature is active.

NOTE: The Power Folding Top will not operate if the cargo protector is not seated in the V slots within the trunk liner. Pull the cargo protector toward you to begin unfolding the panels. Grasp the handle in the center of the outermost (top) panel and raise the cargo protector. Then, align and seat the tabs at each end of the cargo protector in the V slots.

There are two Top Down switch positions.

- Position one: Press and hold the switch to the first detent. The system will lower all fully raised windows approximately 0.5 inches (10 mm), lower the top to its fully retracted position, and then raise the windows.
- Position two: Press the switch to the second detent. The system will lower all four windows and the top to their fully retracted positions.

NOTE: The driver has to press and hold the Power Folding Top switch during the entire opening cycle. If there is an obstruction, the opening cycle can be stopped by releasing the switch.

USING THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER

NOTE: The Power Folding Top will not operate if the cargo protector is not seated in the V slots in the trunk liner. Pull the cargo protector toward you to begin unfolding the panels. Grasp the handle in the center of the outermost (top) panel and raise the cargo protector. Then, align and seat the tabs at each end of the cargo protector in the V slots.

The following steps must be performed within five seconds.

1. Press and release the Unlock button on the RKE transmitter.
2. Press and release the Power Top button on the RKE transmitter.
3. Press and hold the Power Top button down until the operation of lowering the top and all four windows to their fully retracted positions is complete.

NOTE: The RKE transmitter Power Top button must be held down for the folding top to operate. If the button is not held down the folding top function will not initiate.

RAISING THE POWER FOLDING TOP WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCH

NOTE: You cannot use the Power Top button on the RKE transmitter to raise the power convertible top. You must use the Power Top switch inside the vehicle to perform this operation.

NOTE: The Power Top switch will operate when the ignition switch is turned to either the "ON" or "ACC" positions, and when the accessory delay feature is active.
Press and hold the switch in the Top Up position until the operation of raising the top and latching it is complete, which is indicated by the system raising the windows and displaying "TOP DONE" in the odometer or "CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPLETE" in the EVIC (if equipped).

POWER FOLDING TOP OPERATION AND WARNING MESSAGES

When the appropriate conditions exist, the Power Top Control Module (PTCM) displays various power folding top operation and warning messages in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - if equipped, or in the Odometer for vehicles not equipped with the EVIC. Refer to the following chart for message related information: