Mitsubishi ECLIPSE Owner's Manual page 127

Features and controls
NOTE
The opening or closing operation of the top cannot be per-
formed when the vehicle is in motion.
For information about the cleaning of the top, refer to the
section "Convertible top" on page 7-77.
When leaving the vehicle unattended, be sure to close the
top and remove the ignition key.
To avoid damage, do not sit or place luggage or any heavy
objects on the top itself, or the area around it.
Make sure nothing is in the top storage area (top and
behind the rear seats) when raising or lowering the top.
Even a small article may interfere with the operation of
the top and may damage the top or cause it to malfunction.
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Always be sure the top is completely dry before it is low-
ered. Lowering the top while wet or damp may cause inte-
rior water damage, water stains or mildew of the top. It
can also cause the top to deteriorate and shrink.
Never operate the top when temperatures are 32 °F (0 °C)
or below. The fabric of the top may be damaged. If neces-
sary, allow the vehicle to set for a while in a heated garage
prior to operating the convertible top mechanism.
A roof top or luggage carrier of any type or design MUST
NOT be used on the ECLIPSE SPYDER's top. This
includes, but is not limited to ski, bicycle or luggage
racks. Damage to the top may result.
Before opening or closing the top, make sure there are no
obstructions above the vehicle. For opening and closing of
the top, there must be upward clearance of approximately
6.6 feet (2 m) as measured from the ground.
The trunk lid cannot be opened until opening or closing of
the electric convertible top is complete.
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The power windows cannot be operated until opening or
closing of the electric convertible top is complete.
Normal operation
The top can be opened and closed using the top switches.
Requirements for operation
The top can be opened and closed when the following require-
ments are all satisfied.
The ambient temperature is 32 °F (0 °C) or higher.
The vehicle is stationary.
The ignition switch is in the "ON" position.
The trunk lid is closed.
The latch handles are unlocked.
NOTE
If either of the top switches is operated when the require-
ments for operation are not all satisfied, the operation
indicator lamp will flash slowly (approximately one flash
per second) and a tone will sound intermittently and rap-
idly (approximately three times per second) to indicate
that opening/closing operation is not possible.
If you are not able to perform opening/closing operation
when the requirements are all satisfied, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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