MANUAL CONVERTIBLE TOP
When raising or lowering the manual convertible top, the vehicle must be
stopped on level ground with parking brake set, windows lowered a minimum
of 1 inch and all items in the convertible top storage area removed.
To Lower:
1
Push release button
A
while pulling latch
B
rearward to disengage.
2
Pull front of top rearward to release from windshield header.
3
Fold back top and push firmly on front of top to securely lock in
open position.
4
Raise wind blocker.
To Raise:
1
Lower wind blocker.
2
Pull unlock lever to release top
from open position.
• If opening from outside vehicle,
grasp side of top, near
windshield header.
• If opening from inside
vehicle, use either handle.
A
NOTE:
If manual soft top does not
fold easily, then slowly lower it while
pushing down on the upper part of
rear glass with your hand.
B
Convertible Top
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