Convertible Top: Description and Operation
SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONAn electronic soft top open/close system has been adopted that allows the soft top to be opened or closed using the soft top switch.
The following parts operate, linked with the operation of the soft top.
- When the soft top begins to operate, the passenger seat tilts forward. When operation is completed, it returns to its original position.
(It does not move when the seat cancel switch is ON.)
- When the soft top begins to operate, both power windows activate to the fully-open position.
(They do not activate to the fully-closed position after operation is completed.)
Moreover, power window cannot be operated while soft top is operating.
When the soft top switch is released, soft top operation stops.
CONDITIONS FOR OPERATION
Operation is available when all of the conditions below are satisfied.
- Ignition switch is ON.
- The brake pedal is ON.
- Vehicle speed is 4 km/h (2 MPH) or less.
- Battery voltage is approximately 10 V or more.
CAUTION: Run the engine when operating or inspecting the soft top to prevent battery dies.
CONDITIONS FOR STOPPING OPERATION
Operation of the soft top stops when the conditions below are satisfied while the soft top is operating.
- Any of the above operation conditions is no longer satisfied.
- The passenger side power seat is operated. (It does not move when seat cancel switch is ON.)
OUTLINE OF OPERATION
Refer to the illustrations for the positions of the soft top, and the conditions of switch and actuator operation.
OPERATION: FULL CLOSE -> FULL OPEN
Refer to RF-18, "Operation Chart". Description and Operation
- CONDITION: FULL CLOSE
- CONDITION: OP 1
When the soft top switch is pushed to OPEN, the indicator lamp illuminates, windows activate to the fullyopen position and the passenger seat tilts forward by approximately 6 degrees by power window down request signal. When passenger seat tilts forward by approximately 6 degrees, seat back position signal is turned ON.
- CONDITION: OP 2
The 5th bow unlock actuator operates, releasing the 5th bow lock.
- CONDITION: OP 3
The 5th bow actuator moves the 5th bow up.
- CONDITION: OP 4
The 5th bow is rising.
- CONDITION: OP 5
The 5th bow stops in the fully-open position. The storage lid unlock actuator operates, releasing the storage lid lock.
- CONDITION: OP 6
The storage lid actuator operates, raising the storage lid.
- CONDITION: OP 7
The storage lid stops in the fully-open position. The 5th bow actuator moves the 5th bow down.
- CONDITION: OP 8
The 5th bow actuator stops in the fully-closed position. The roof actuator operates (OPEN operation), opening the roof.
- CONDITION: OP 9
While the roof is opening, the 5th bow actuator moves the 5th bow up.
- CONDITION: OP 10
While the roof is opening, the 5th bow stops in the fully-open position.
- CONDITION: OP 11
The roof is stored and stops motion. The storage lid actuator operates (DOWN operation) to lower the storage lid.
The passenger seat also returns to its original position.
- CONDITION: OP 12
At the fully-closed position, the storage lid inverts and stops. The passenger seat tilts back. Opening operation is completed, and the indicator lamp turns OFF.
OPERATION: FULL OPEN -> FULL CLOSE
Refer to RF-18, "Operation Chart". Description and Operation
- CONDITION: FULL OPEN
- CONDITION: CL 1
When the soft top switch is pressed to the CLOSE side, the indicator lamp illuminates, storage lid unlock actuator also operates, releasing the storage lid lock.
- CONDITION: CL 2
Windows activate to the fully-open position and the passenger seat tilts forward by approximately 6 degrees by power window down request signal. Storage lid actuator operates to raise the storage lid. When passenger seat tilts forward by approximately 6 degrees, seat back position signal is turned ON.
- CONDITION: CL 3
The storage lid stops at the fully-open position. The roof actuator operates (CLOSE operation) to close the roof.
- CONDITION: CL 4
While the roof is closing, the 5th bow actuator operates (DOWN operation) to lower the 5th bow.
- CONDITION: CL 5
The roof is closing, and 5th bow is lowering.
- CONDITION: CL 6
The roof stops at the fully-closed position. The 5th bow actuator inverts, raising the 5th bow.
- CONDITION: CL 7
The 5th bow stops in the fully-open position. The storage lid actuator operates (DOWN operation) lower the storage lid.
- CONDITION: CL 8
The storage lid inverts and stops at the fully-closed position. The 5th bow actuator operates (DOWN operation) to lower the 5th bow.
- CONDITION: CL 9
The 5th bow is lowering.
- CONDITION: CL 10
5th bow auto closure operates. The passenger seat tilts back. Closing operation is completed, soft top front lock is locked, and the indicator lamp turns OFF. The passenger seat also returns to its original position.
Operation Chart
CLOSE -> OPEN
State Chart
Each Switch and Actuator Signal Chart
OPEN -> CLOSE
State Chart
Each Switch and Actuator Signal Chart
Indicator Lamp
The indicator lights, turns off or blinks according to the operating state.
Turns OFF : The open / close operation stops or completes or any switch is malfunctioning
Lights : The soft top is operating or the operation stops on the way
Blinks : The soft top cannot be operated, do not response or front lock is unlocked at the fully closed position
