To Lower:; To Raise:; MANUAL CONVERTiBLE TOP- Page 9

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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gOOD - OK 
TO LOWER 
SOFT TOP

CAUTiON: DO 
NOT LOWER 
SOFT TOP!

CAUTiON:

 Before lowering soft top, please pay 

close attention to the folding points on each side 
of the soft top, and make sure nothing is stored in 
the well otherwise damage could occur.

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NOTE:

When the latch is released, the audio volume may drop to zero for one second. 

See the owner’s manual for audio system operation differences with top up and down.

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