Raising the Convertible Top Manually

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

Only manually raise the convertible top in an emergency. Raising the top manually requires two people. Lift both sides together in order to avoid twisting.

Perform the following steps before manually raising 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.

If the power mechanism for the convertible top does not operate, perform the following steps in order to manually raise 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. Lower the latch handle.
4. Open the rear compartment lid.
5. 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.
6. Remove the convertible top boot if the convertible top boot is installed. Refer to Removing the Convertible Top Boot.
7. Lower the side door windows.

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

8. Perform the following steps while on one side of the vehicle. Use a helper on the other side of the vehicle:
8.1. Grasp the outer corner of the NO.1 bow.
8.2. Lift the convertible top until the convertible top is fully raised to the windshield header.
Do not force the convertible top if the top does not move freely. Refer to A Diagnostic Staning Point - Roof.
9. Rotate the header latch handle up in order to lock the convertible top to the windshield header.
10. Close the rear compartment lid.