1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 108

Lowering the Top Manually NOTICE: Do not attempt to lower the top manually as damage to the vehicle will occur. If the top fails to raise or lower completely, see "Raising the Top Manually" following. Before you do these steps, check to make sure that the bypass switch in the trunk is switched up to the NORMAL OPERATION position. If it isnot, switch it to the NORMAL OPERATION position and see if the power top works. 1 . Set the parking brake and shift your automatic transaxle to PARK (P) or yourmanual transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). Turn the engine off. ' 2. Push the button in the latch handle and turn the handle down. 3. Open the trunk. Raising the Top Manually If your vehicle loses power, or something else happens that prevents youfrom raising the top electrically, you may need to raise the top manually. This will allow you to safely drive t k v-ehickuntil you can get the top repaired. Raising theconvertible top manually should only be done in an emergency and requires two people. 2-55