Convertible Top Latching Mechanism

Convertible Top Latching Mechanism







The fully lined and padded convertible top is fitted to an aluminum frame with steel linkages, providing good structural strength with light weight. The top folds down to a low stack height in the body opening of the rear quarter and has a semi-rigid cover. The top is power latched and has a green tinted, heated, glass backlight incorporating a security antenna. The convertible top operating pump is located on the right-hand side of the trunk.

To operate the top, the switch must be held depressed with the ignition switch in either position I or II. When the top starts to move, an audible warning sounds for 0.7 seconds. Latching and unlatching is automatic. Operation of the convertible top is inhibited at vehicle speeds in excess of 16 km/h (10 mph). If the vehicle exceeds this speed when the top is moving to the lowered position, it will continue to the fully down position. Should the vehicle exceed this speed when the top is being raised, further movement will be inhibited until the speed is reduced. Ensure that all passengers, personnel and equipment are clear of top before raising or lowering it.

Raising and lowering of the convertible top is controlled from the SCP network via the Security and Locking Module (SLM) and the Body Processor Module (BPM).

In the event of latch failure when raising the top, a visual warning is illuminated on the instrument panel. A center pull down feature facilitates manual latching of the top in emergency circumstances. Provision is also made for manual raising of the top should loss of electrics occur.