2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder Owners Manual - Page 27

01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 Soft top- -Soft top precautions Before raising or lowering the soft top, lower both side windows, apply the parking brake, stop the engine and put the transmission lever in the first position. NOTICE z Make sure there are no items or packages in the folding board when lowering in the soft top. Even small items may interfere with the soft top operation and can cause damage. z Do not sit or place excessive weight on the soft top when the top is up or down. Damage to the top may occur. z Do not raise or lower the soft top when the temperature is below 5_C (41_F). Damage to the top or rear window may result. If necessary to do so, warm the vehicle in a heated garage prior to operating the soft top mechanism. z Do not lower the soft top if the top is damp or wet. Possible interior water damage, water stains or mildew on the top material may result. z When the soft top is completely lowered, keep the rear window defogger turned off to avoid damage to the top. z It may be hard to fix the soft top when raising it after having kept it open for a long time. CAUTION D When raising or lowering the soft top, keep hands off from the hinges of the top side rails and any part of the top linkage. D To prevent personal injury, do not raise or lower the soft top when the wind is strong. D The vehicle should never be driven with the soft top partially lowered. Make sure the top has been either fully latched to the windshield frame or fully lowered before driving. 20 2001 MR2 (OM17482U)