Lowering the Convertible Top Manually

The top may be lowered manually if one of the following conditions occurs:
^ The vehicle loses power.
^ A condition prevents the convertible top from lowering electrically.

Only manually lower the convertible top in an emergency. Lowering the top manually requires two people.
Perform the following steps before manually lowering the convertible top:
^ Inspect the bypass switch in the trunk in order to verify that the bypass switch is in the NORMAL OPERATION position.
^ Perform the following steps if the switch is not in the NORMAL OPERATION position:
1. Turn the switch to the NORMAL OPERATION position.
2. Test the convertible top for proper operation.

Perform the following steps in order to manually lower the convertible top:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the transaxle to one of the following positions:
^ The PARK (P) position for an automatic transaxle
^ The NEUTRAL (N) position for a manual transaxle
3. Open the rear compartment lid.
4. Switch the topstack bypass switch to the EMERGENCY OVERRIDE position.
The bypass switch is located at the upper left of the rear compartment, ahead of the rear compartment lid hinge.
5. Perform the following steps in order to unlatch the convertible top:
^ Press the button.
^ Rotate the header latch handle down.

NOTE: Do not attempt to force the top down if it does not move freely. The top or its linkage could be damaged. Refer to Folding Top Diagnosis.

6. Perform the following steps while on one side of the vehicle. Use a helper on the other side of the vehicle:
6.1. Grasp the outer corner of the NO.1 bow.
6.2. Use care while lowering the convertible top until the top .5 fully lowered into the topstack well.
Do not force the convertible top if the top does not move freely. Refer to A Diagnostic Starting Point - Roof.
7. Close the rear compartment lid.
8. Rotate the header latch handle up to the lock position.