Convertible Top Precautions
Always confirm that there are no people around the vehicle before operating the roof:
If the roof were to operate unexpectedly, it could result in an accident and serious injury from someone getting caught in the mechanism.
Sit in the seat with the seat belt correctly fastened when the vehicle is moving:
Standing in the vehicle, or sitting on the rear roof or centre console when the vehicle is moving is a dangerous way to ride. During a sudden manoeuvre or collision you could be seriously injured or even killed.
Always keep your hands and fingers away from the fastening mechanisms when moving the roof:
It is dangerous to place your hands or fingers near the fastening mechanisms. Your hands or fingers could be caught and injured by the mechanism.
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When getting in or out of the vehicle with the roof open, be careful not to hit your head or body on the corner of the windscreen glass. It may cause an injury.
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Do not drive with the roof partially opened; this could damage the roof or cause an unexpected accident.
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Children should not be allowed to play with the retractable hardtop switch.
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Do not place objects or cargo around the rear roof, rear glass, or the front roof storage area. Even small objects may interfere and cause damage.
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Remove leaves that accumulate on and around the roof. If the leaves are not removed, they may block the water drainage outlets.
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Before opening the roof, make sure the rear window defogger switch (Defroster) is turned off. Otherwise the heat generated from the defogger could damage the roof and the internal material.
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When opening/closing the roof, verify that there is no obstruction above the roof (about 1.6 m (5 ft 2 in) from the ground) so as not to damage the roof or the obstruction.
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When opening/closing the roof, do not apply any load to the front roof or the rear roof. The opening/closing mechanism of the roof may be damaged.
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Do not spray water directly near the seam of the window and roof when washing off dirt on the roof with water. Otherwise, water may enter the cabin.
Refer to Convertible Top (Retractable Hardtop) Maintenance (Search).
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Open/close the roof with the vehicle parked on a hard, level ground in a safe place where the vehicle does not obstruct traffic. If the roof is opened/closed on a slope or bump, the opening/closing mechanism of the roof may be damaged.
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Do not drive through an automatic car wash as it may damage the roof.
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Do not open or close the roof forcefully when the ambient temperature is low and the roof or the surrounding area is frozen as it could damage the roof.
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Opening the roof while it is wet can also cause water to drip into the passenger compartment.
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Do not open or close the roof in a strong wind as it could damage the roof.
