Roof Tonneau

Your vehicle has a roof tonneau that is raised or lowered along with the convertible top using the convertible top switch located on the center console switchbank. See "Convertible Top Operation" following in this section for more information.

If you are unable to raise or lower your roof tonneau using the convertible top switch, verify that the cargo cover is closed. The roof tonneau will not raise or lower if the cargo cover is open. See Cargo Cover and for more information. There will also be a message displayed on the on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages for more information on possible DIC messages and how to clear them from the display.

If the cargo area is closed and you still cannot operate the roof tonneau, check to see if a fuse is blown. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers for more information.

Contact your dealer if you are still unable to operate the roof tonneau.

You may need to raise the roof tonneau manually in the event of a power loss. See "Convertible Top Operation" for instructions.

Convertible Top Operation

Notice: If you operate the convertible top switch continuously while the ignition is in ACCESSORY, the battery will drain and you might not be able to start your vehicle. Do not use the convertible top switch for extended periods of time when the ignition is in ACCESSORY.

The ignition must be in RUN or ACCESSORY and your foot must be on the brake in order to raise or lower the convertible top. The cargo cover must also be closed for the convertible top to work properly.

Operate the convertible top by pressing the convertible top switch located on the console switchback. See Center Console Switchbank for more information on location.

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.

(Top Open): Press and hold this symbol on the convertible top switch to open the convertible top. The windows will lower automatically when the top begins to lower. Two chimes will sound when the convertible top is fully opened.

(Top Closed): Press and hold this symbol on the convertible top switch to close the convertible top. Two chimes will sound when the top is fully closed.

If you cannot raise or lower the convertible top by using your convertible top switch, you may need to replace the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers for more information.

If you still cannot operate your convertible top, contact your dealer.

You may need to raise the roof tonneau and convertible top manually in the event of a power loss. You will need two people to lift the roof tonneau and convertible top when using the following procedure. To manually raise the roof tonneau and convertible top, do the following:

1. Turn the ignition to OFF.
2. Be sure the cargo cover is closed. See Cargo Cover and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation for more information.
3. Open both doors.
4. In the area behind the seats, locate the two sets of cables behind the carpet flaps. The cables on the driver's side of the vehicle are located behind the tire inflator kit. The tire inflator kit must be removed to access the cables. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit for instructions on how to remove the tire inflator kit.



5. Locate the loops at the ends of the cables. One has a red band on it, and the other has a green band.

The cable with the green band opens the tonneau latch, and the cable with the red band closes it.

6. Using the release tool from the convertible top, hook the tool into the green loop.

The convertible top release tool is provided when you purchase your new SSR from the dealer. It is stored in the glovebox.




7. Pull the green cable with the release tool upward at a 45 degree angle until the cable is pulled tight and the roof tonneau latch is released.
8. Repeat Steps 4 through 7 on the other side of the vehicle.
9. You will know the latches have been released when the roof tonneau can be raised. If you cannot raise the roof tonneau, repeat Steps 4 through 7 on both sides of the vehicle until the roof tonneau can be raised.



10. Lift up on the roof tonneau and raise it to the upright position.



11. Grasp the front panel of the convertible top and pull up.

You will need more than one person to do this. One person working on each side of the vehicle is best.

Driver's side roof latch shown, passenger's side similar




12. Insert the front panel into the roof latches.

One person should hold the convertible top in the closed position by pushing it up in the rear, while another person performs the next steps.





Remove the plastic cap located between the sun visors. Turn the cap in either direction about a quarter of a turn, then pull downward to remove it.





Slide the tool side of the convertible top release tool until the entire tool forms a right angle as shown.




13. Insert the convertible top release tool into the latch closing mechanism between the sun visors and turn it counterclockwise until the roof latches are secured and the convertible top is fully closed.

Then replace the plastic cap.




14. From the upright position, push down on the outer area of the boot cover panel where the hinges and hydraulic cylinders are located to separate it from the roof tonneau. Then, continue to push the boot cover panel down as far as it will go.

Boot cover panel down, roof tonneau up




15. Push down the roof tonneau cover. Be sure the boot cover clears the rear roof panel.
16. Latch the tonneau panel. Pull the red cable with the release tool until the cable is pulled tight and the roof tonneau latch engages.
17. Repeat Step 18 on the other side of the vehicle.
18. You will know the latches are engaged if the roof tonneau cannot be raised. If the roof tonneau can be raised, repeat Step 18 on both sides of the vehicle until the roof tonneau cannot be raised.
19. Once the roof tonneau is closed, adjust the cables located behind the seats. Pull the cable with the red band until both cables are the same length. Repeat this step on the other side of the vehicle.
20. Check the roof tonneau to make sure it is secure before driving.