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Before Driving

Convertible Top (Soft Top)

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 Before lowering or raising the convertible top, stop in a safe place off the right-of-way 

and park on a level surface.

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 Make sure nothing is on the convertible top or near the back window when raising or 

lowering the convertible top.

  Even small objects may interfere and cause damage.

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 When lowering the convertible top, make sure objects inside the vehicle are not blown 

away by the wind.

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 Secure all loose objects inside before driving with the convertible top down.

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 To help prevent burglary or vandalism and to ensure that the passenger compartment stays 

dry, close the convertible top securely and lock both doors when leaving the vehicle.

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 Do not drive through an automatic car wash; it may damage the convertible top.

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 Do not raise or lower the convertible top when the temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F) ; this 

will damage the convertible top material.

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 The soft top is made of high quality material and if it is not maintained correctly, the 

material could harden, becomes stained, or have an uneven gloss.

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 Do not lower the convertible top when it's wet. If the convertible top dries while folded, it 

will deteriorate and mold.

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 Lowering the convertible top while it's wet can also cause water to drip into the passenger 

compartment.

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 Do not raise or lower the convertible top in a strong wind as it could damage the 

convertible top or cause an unexpected accident.

NOTE

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  The power windows go down automatically in conjunction with the convertible top 

opening/closing. However, this is a function for improving the operability, and it does not 

mean there is a problem. If the vehicle battery is disconnected for vehicle maintenance or 

other reasons, the power windows will not go down automatically. If the power windows 

do not go down, the automatic open/close mechanism for the windows must be reset.

  Refer to Operating the Power Windows on page 3-31.

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  The windblocker reduces the amount of wind coming into the cabin from behind when 

driving with the convertible top opened.

  Refer to Windblocker on page 5-138.

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