JAGUAR XK Cabriolet, XK User Manual

Convertible Top

Convertible Top

OPENING THE CONVERTIBLE

Caution:

TOP

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The power-operated convertible top and
rear quarter windows, see page 85, are
controlled by the switch located on the
overhead console. The top latches and
unlatches automatically. The convertible
top may be operated at speeds below 15
mph (24 km/h), however, for safety it
should not be opened or closed when the
vehicle is being driven.

For the mechanism to function the ignition
system must be ON, see page 47.

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WARNING:

x Before opening or closing the

convertible top, ensure that all
occupants have moved their hands,
fingers, hair, etc. from the
convertible top linkage area,
tonneau closing panel, windscreen
frame, door windows and rear
quarter windows.

x Do not place items on the tonneau

panel or over the Roll-over
Protection Device covers.

x Before opening the convertible top,

ensure that the luggage separator
is correctly located in the deployed
position in the luggage
compartment, see page 157.

x Check that there is nothing in the

rear area which could interfere with
the top when folded down,
especially considering the heated
rear window, e.g. ensure that the
battery cover trim is fitted and
secure.

x Do not attempt to operate the

convertible top at temperatures
below –15°C (5°F). This may cause
damage to the fabric.

The convertible top may be opened or
closed at speeds below 15 mph
(24 km/h). If this speed is exceeded when
opening, the top will continue to move to
its open position. If this speed is
exceeded when closing, top movement
will continue to operate to the closed
position.

Caution: If the convertible top is
operated above15 mph (24km/h) to
excessive speeds there is a risk of
damage to the convertible top.

1. Ensure that the ignition system is in

the ON condition, see page 47.

2. Ensure that the luggage separator in
the luggage compartment is in the
fully deployed position. If it is not
positioned correctly the proximity
switches will not operate and the
convertible top will not open, see
page 157.

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3. Press and hold the rear of the

overhead console switch. (Do not
release the switch until the top is fully
open.)

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4. The rear quarter windows open,
an audible warning sounds, and the
top unlatches and starts to move, the
tonneau closing panel opens. (The
front windows will fully open. The door
window switch will require to be
pressed to close the window.)

Note: If at any period during the
convertible top opening sequence the
switch is released, all movement of the
convertible top will cease.

Caution: Do not at any time during the
opening or closing of the convertible
top press the engine Start/Stop button
as all movement will cease and the
convertible top will have to be manually
re-set.

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5. When the top is fully open, the audible
warning sounds again. The tonneau
closing panel is fully automated and
encloses the convertible top in the
stowed position.

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6. Release the overhead console switch.

Caution: Do not attempt to OPEN the
convertible top manually, as damage to
the linkage mechanism may occur.

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Convertible top manual re-set

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WARNING:

It is advisable that two persons carry
out this procedure so that the
convertible top and tonneau cover are
fully supported when required;
although it is possible that this
procedure may be carried out by one
person with care.

To manually re-set the convertible top:

Ensure that the engine is not running and
that the ignition system is OFF.

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From inside the luggage compartment,
remove the vent screen to access the
convertible top operating pump.

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Remove the Allen key from its stowed
position, behind the rear seat centre
section, by grasping the sides of the
section, as shown, and pulling sharply.

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Insert the Allen key into the pump and
rotate anti-clockwise (approximately one
turn).

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