For 1990-2009 cars

For care and cleaning of the convertible top, see Convertible Top under "Service and Appearance Care". High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle.

The following procedures explain the proper operation of the manual convertible top.

The parts of the manual convertible top that are used when lowering and raising it are:

1. Front Edge

2. Side Edge

3. Lower Seal Pins

4. Rear Buttresses

5. Trunk

Notice: Leaving the convertible top down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always close the convertible top if leaving your vehicle outdoors.

Notice: Lowering the convertible top when there are objects in the storage area could damage it or break the glass rear window. Always verify that no objects are in the storage area before lowering the convertible top.

Notice: Lowering the top if it is damp, wet, or dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage to the inside of your vehicle. Dry off the top before lowering it.

Notice: If you lower the top on your vehicle in cold weather (0°F/-18°C or lower), you may damage top components. Do not lower the top in cold weather.

Notice: If you raise or lower the convertible top while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always put a manual transmission in FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R), turn the ignition off and engage the parking brake before raising or lowering the convertible top.

Caution: Moving parts of the convertible top can be dangerous. People can be injured by the convertible top and its mechanism. Keep people away from your vehicle when you are lowering or raising the top.

### Lowering the Manual Convertible Top

1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake. Shift the manual transmission into (1) First or (R) Reverse.
2. Make sure the ignition is turned off.
3. Push the trunk release button located in the glove box, or on the remote keyless entry.
4. Lift the trunk.
5. The convertible top front latch, located above the inside rearview mirror, must be unlatched. Pull the latch down and turn it counterclockwise to unlatch it. Leave the latch open and rotated to prevent damage.
6. Pull rearward on the side edge (B) of the convertible top and pull it off of the windshield frame.
7. Push the convertible top down into the trunk (E).
8. After the top is stored, apply one even push, as shown, on the convertible top to ensure that the top is fully retracted and securely stored.
9. Close the trunk (E) by pressing down from the rear center of it with a swift, firm motion.

Do not operate rear defogger when convertible top is down.

A clear protective film has been installed on the trunk lid surface under the convertible top buttresses. This film is designed to help prevent paint damage to the trunk lid. Do not remove this protective film.

### Raising the Manual Convertible Top

1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly and shift the manual transmission into (1) First or (R) Reverse.
2. Make sure the ignition is turned off, and lower the windows.
3. Push the trunk release button located in the glove box, or on the remote keyless entry.
4. Lift the trunk.
5. Pull the convertible top forward by firmly gripping the side edge (B) and applying a brisk upward and forward motion to get the top in the full-up position.
6. Pull the front edge (A) of the convertible top forward from the outside of the vehicle, or push the front edge (A) of the convertible top forward from the inside of the vehicle.
7. Turn the top front latch handle clockwise to latch the convertible top.
8. Make sure the lower seal pins (C) are correctly aligned and inserted.
9. Close the trunk (E) by pressing down from the rear center of it with a swift, firm motion.
10. At the rear edge of the convertible top, press down on the two buttresses (D) to latch them into the top of the trunk.