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POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP

When raising or lowering the power retractable hardtop, the vehicle must be 
stopped on level ground with parking brake set and ignition on. Shift manual 
transmission to neutral or shift automatic transmission to Park or Neutral.

To Lower:

1  

Push release button 

A

 while pulling latch 

B

 rearward to disengage. The 

indicator light will illuminate when the latch is disengaged indicating the 
top can be opened.

2  

Push and hold the open button. 
The indicator light will flash 
during the opening operation.

    •  Windows automatically lower,  
      deck raises, top lowers, and    
   then 

deck 

closes.

NOTE:

A beep sounds and the 

indicator light turns off to confirm 
operation is complete.

A

B

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Indicator  

light

Open button

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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.

CAUTION:

 Before lowering top, make sure nothing is stored in the well 

otherwise damage could occur.

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