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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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1
2
3
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The convertible top and tonneau cover
movement can cease in any of the
positions 1, 2 or 3, as shown.
A
B
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If the movement ceases in position (1),
release the tension in the convertible top
cover and tension bow (rear of convertible
top) by lifting the front of the convertible
top and pulling rearwards (A).
Lift the tension bow upwards (B), and
forwards to clear the tonneau cover).
C
D
E
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Lift the tonneau cover fully and support
(C). Pull the convertible top rearwards and
downwards (D) so that it is fully stowed.
Rest the tonneau cover in the closed
position (E).
If the movement ceases in either positions
(2) or (3), lift the tonneau cover fully
upright and support (C), pull the front of
the convertible top rearwards and
downwards so that it is fully stowed (D).
Rest the tonneau cover in the closed
position (E).
All positions: Turn the Allen key
clockwise (approximately one turn) and
return it to its stowed position, refit the
rear seat centre section, luggage
compartment vent screen and close the
luggage compartment lid.
Switch ON the ignition system and start
the engine. Press and hold the front of the
convertible top switch until the
convertible top is closed and fully latched.
If the convertible top requires to be open,
press and hold the rear of the switch.
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Preparation for Winter
Before the onset of Winter, it is advisable
to coat the convertible top seals and
respective body seals with a silicon spray
to aid operation in freezing conditions.
This action will need to be repeated at the
start of each Winter to maintain
protection.
Care must be taken for the silicon spray
not to come into contact with the
convertible top material. For
recommended silicon spray and further
advise contact your Jaguar Dealer.
Luggage separator
Caution: Luggage items should not be
placed forward or on top of the luggage
separator as it could cause damage to
the separator.
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A luggage separator is located in the
luggage compartment to prevent items
from moving into the area in which the
convertible top is to be stowed when
opened.
To deploy the luggage separator
Caution: Do not place large objects
underneath the luggage separator
partition when deployed as damage to
the convertible top may occur.
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Pull the handle on the luggage separator
towards you. There is a lug on either side
of the luggage separator: slide the lugs
into the sliders on either side of the
luggage compartment. The luggage
separator will positively locate in the
vertical position. A proximity switch, (1), is
located in the separator assembly so that
the convertible top will not open and
retract until the separator is in the fully
deployed position.
When selected, if the convertible top does
not open, the positioning of the luggage
separator should be checked.
When the convertible top is closed, the
normal position for the luggage separator
is in the retracted position with the
partition positioned vertically.
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To remove the luggage separator
1
2
3
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To install the luggage separator
2
1
3
4
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With the luggage separator in the
normally stowed position, pull the handle
towards you, (1) and disengage the lugs
from the sliders (2).
Holding the centre of the main body of the
luggage separator, rotate upwards (3),
disengaging the main body of the luggage
separator from the support brackets.
Remove the luggage separator and
retract the withdrawn partition section of
the luggage separator into the main body.
With the partition slightly extracted,
position the luggage separator up to the
support brackets with the front edge
raised. Ensuring, that for both sides, the
catch (1) will engage in the locating slot
(2). Rotate the main body of the luggage
separator (3) so that it sits down into the
support brackets. Fit the partition lugs
into the sliders (4) and retract the luggage
separator partition into the normal
stowage position.
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CLOSING THE CONVERTIBLE
TOP
1. Ensure that the ignition system is in
the ON condition, see page 47.
2. Press and hold the front of the
overhead console switch, see page
153. (Do not release the switch until
the convertible top is fully closed and
latched, and if required the rear
quarter windows and front door
windows are fully closed.)
3. If the front windows are in any other
position than fully down, they will
retract to the fully down position on
pressing the closure switch. As the
convertible top starts to move the
audible warning will sound.
4. When the top is fully closed and
latched, the audible warning sounds
again and the rear quarter windows
will close followed by the front door
windows returning to the fully closed
position.
Note: If at any period during the
convertible top closure sequence the
switch is released, all movement of the
convertible top will cease.
Manual closure of the convertible top
If necessary, the convertible top can be
closed manually, as follows:
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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 sharply pull.
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From inside the luggage compartment,
remove the vent screen to access the
convertible top operating pump.
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Insert the Allen key into the pump and
rotate anti-clockwise (approximately one
turn).
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Pull the tonneau release cable, until fully
extended. Close the luggage
compartment lid.
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From the left-hand side of the vehicle,
place your right hand down the side of the
folded convertible top. Ensure that the
bottom of the convertible top, which
includes the tension bow, is securely
held. Securely hold the convertible top
header assembly with your left hand. With
both hands pull the whole of the
convertible top up and forward.
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Fully open the tonneau panel. It will
self-support when fully opened.
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Ensure that the tension bow is fully raised.
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2
1
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Supporting the tension bow, lower the
tonneau panel (1). Then lower the tension
bow (2) onto the tonneau panel.
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Support the front header. Insert the Allen
key into the header panel key slot and turn
clockwise until the top is securely latched
and resistance is felt.
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Remove the plug from the convertible top
header trim.
Return the Allen key to its stowed
position, refit the rear seat centre section,
luggage compartment vent screen and
the plug into the convertible top header
trim.
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