Procedures

Emergency Manual Raising of Top

Manual Latching of Top Using Key Provided:

In the event of latch failure when the top is raised, a visual warning will illuminate on instrument panel. In such an emergency, the top must be manually positioned using a center pull down facility, then latched using a key stowed alongside the top operating pump. To manually operate the latch, the key is inserted in the recess in the windscreen header, turned clockwise to ensure the latch is fully released, then turned counter-clockwise to lock.

The top can also be manually raised in the event of failure to power operate. In such a situation, the pump isolating valve must first be turned fully counter-clockwise to the manual operation position. Manual latching is then achieved as described above. When manually raising the top, the linkages from the frame to the wheel arches must be moved to the over-center position.


Emergency Manual Lowering of Top
In the event of failure of powered lowering of the top, the following procedure must be adopted. Failure to follow this procedure when manually lowering the top can result in damage to the frame and operating linkages.
1. Lower the rear quarter glass by pressing the rear of the 'ROOF' button once.
2. Rotate the pump valve (located in the RH side-well of the trunk) counter-clockwise to the manual operation position.
3. Remove the blanking plug from the header trim, insert the Allen key provided (stowed alongside the top pump) and unlatch the top by turning the key clockwise.

Direction of Manual Thrust During Emergency lowering of Top:

4. Reaching behind the top rear quarter curtains, pull the rams and linkages at both sides firmly downwards as far as possible (see image).
5. Manually lower top to stowed position, if necessary repeating step 4 above.