Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

On-Vehicle Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

HINT: The convertible roof control system will operate when the following conditions are met:
The ignition switch is ON, the vehicle speed is less than 3.5 km/h (2.2 mph) and the convertible roof control switch is ON (OPEN or CLOSE)

CHECK SOFT TOP OPERATION
a. Check the soft top opening operation.
1. Turn the ignition switch ON and stop the vehicle.
2. Make sure the roof locks are OFF.
3. Press and hold down the convertible roof control OPEN switch. Check that the quarter windows, door windows and soft top fully open.

b. Check the soft top closing operation.
1. Turn the ignition switch ON and stop the vehicle.
2. Press and hold down the convertible roof control CLOSE switch. Check that the quarter windows fully open, door windows open for a certain distance and then the soft top fully closes.

c. Check that the soft top opens/closes by hand.
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and wait for approximately 43 seconds.
2. Use your hands to move the soft top and check that it can open and close smoothly.