For 1990-2009 cars

### Opening The Folding Top Procedure

Caution: Do not open the folding top while the vehicle is in motion. Damage to the vehicle or personal injury may result.

Caution: Before driving, ensure that the folding top is securely locked to the windshield header or properly stowed. Failure to observe these guidelines may result in personal injury or damage to the vehicle.

Important: The folding top is provided only to offer some protection against undesirable weather conditions. It is not designed to hold occupants inside the vehicle or to protect against the intrusion of foreign objects in the event of an accident. Occupants should wear seat belts whenever traveling in this vehicle.

Important: The following circumstances should be avoided if possible on vehicles equipped with folding top:

• | Opening or closing the top when the temperature is below 5°C (41°F).

• | Taking the vehicle through an automatic car wash.

• | Driving the vehicle when the top is not fully closed or fully open.

• | Opening the folding top when it is wet. Water trapped in the folding may cause stains, mildew and damage to the inside of the vehicle.

• | Opening the folding top when the rear flap or side windows are dirty. Dirt could scratch the side windows.

• | Sitting on or putting excessive weight on the folding top.

1. Remove the folding top material from the vehicle. Refer to Folding Top Material Replacement .
2. Place the folding top material on a clean, flat surface with the inside facing up.
3. Clean the folding top material and the rear window before rolling in order to prevent scratching.
4. Fold the folding top material (1).
5. Roll the rear window (2).
6. Roll the rear window (2) into the folding top material (1).
7. Fold the rear top bow (2) down and secure it to the rear seat belt anchor bracket with the retaining strap.
8. Move the front top bow forward and hook to the folding top latches. Push the latches down until a click is heard.

### Closing The Folding Top Procedure

1. Push in the folding top latch buttons. Pull the latch back and unhook the latch from the top bow.
2. Lift the front top bow.
3. Unsnap the retaining strap and lift the rear top bow (2) from the rear seat. Anchor the bracket to the upright positions.
4. Unroll the folding top material and the rear window.
5. Install the folding top material to the vehicle. Refer to Folding Top Material Replacement .