Ford Mustang 2018 Esourcebook page 110

Convertible Top
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Features Design/Styling
Full inner headliner
5-bow structure helps reduce potential sagging from things
like heavy wet snow accumulated on the top
Insulation sandwiched between the outer and inner layer helps
keep the interior quiet and also improves the interior climate
control
Top designed to eliminate the folds at the rear corners when
the top is up
Z-fold design stacks lower when in the open position
Sits lower than the previous design
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Provides sleek-looking profile
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Better rear visibility for the driver
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Does not intrude into trunk space
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Multilayer insulated cloth top offers an upscale appearance
and quiet cabin
Uses 2 all-electric mechanisms designed to be quieter than the previous electro-hydraulic system
Provides a more finished, tidy top-down appearance
Single center-mounted latch offers one-handed operation
Can be lowered in just 7 seconds, twice as fast as the previous-generation Convertible
Available in black cloth only
Step-by-Step: Convertible Top
Opening the Top
1. Bring the car to a complete stop and place in Park. The ignition must be on. It's recommended the engine be running to avoid draining the
battery.
2. Check the top's storage compartment behind the rear seat to ensure it's empty. Then check that the top's outer surface is free of debris.
3. Pull the center single-handed latch handle downward fully to allow the latch to open fully into the open position.
4. Press and hold the convertible top switch located on the center console until the windows are completely down and the top is completely
stored.
Closing the Top
1. Bring the car to a complete stop and place in Park. The ignition must be on. It's recommended the engine be running to avoid draining the
battery.
2. Press and hold the convertible top switch until the windows lower completely and the top unfolds and moves forward toward the
windshield header.
3. Pull the center single-handed latch handle down so it is in the fully opened position before the top and the windshield header make
contact.
4. Continue pressing the convertible top switch to close the top completely. The top must be flush with the header.
5. Pull down on the latch handle and push it all the way forward into the windshield header.
6. Continue to press the latch forward until it locks into position.
ENGINEERING INSIGHT: Convertible Top Audio
If the Convertible's audio system is on, the sound will mute briefly when the vehicle's top is being unlatched or latched. This is due to
the audio system's new equalization being loaded to enhance the audio system sound with the top up or down. Muting is normal, and
the sound will return after a few seconds. The audio system will not mute while the top is opening or closing.
NOTE: For product features, please see Models & Packages and/or the Dealer Ordering Guide for availability.
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