Notice: Opening the cargo cover manually when the convertible top is not in the full-open or full-closed position could damage the tonneau cover and the convertible top. Always make sure the convertible top is in the full-closed or full-opened position before manually opening the cargo cover.

Press this button located in the glovebox to release the cargo cover.

You can also open the cargo cover using the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation for more information. The tailgate must be open for you to close the cargo cover. See Tailgate for more information.

If you cannot open your cargo cover using your remote keyless entry transmitter you should first check the battery. See "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . If changing the battery does not work, you may need to replace the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers for more information.

To open your cargo cover manually, do the following:

1. Locate the control box under the rear of the vehicle on the driver's side, behind the rear tire.



2. Insert the convertible top release tool and turn it to activate the emergency release. The convertible top release tool is provided by the dealer and stored in the glovebox. See your dealer if the convertible top release tool is misplaced.

Do not remove the factory installed drain plugs located on the inside front of the cargo cover. These plugs have been installed to keep dust and water from entering into the cargo bed.

Your vehicle's cargo cover can be removed. You will need more than one person to remove the cargo cover.

1. Open the tailgate. See Tailgate for instructions.




Disconnect the electrical connector located on the underside of the cargo cover near the front of the bed, if equipped.





Locate and remove the bolts that hold the cargo cover in place. There is one bolt on each side near the front of the cargo area.




2. Slide the cover rearward and then lift up on the passenger's side of the cargo cover. Then have another person lift the driver's side of the cargo cover.
3. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the cargo cover.

Notice: Using the emergency cargo cover release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the cargo area may damage it. Use the emergency cargo cover release handle only to help you open the cargo cover.

Your vehicle has a glow-in-the-dark emergency cargo cover release handle located in the cargo area on the driver's side of the vehicle. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle up to open the cargo cover from the inside.