48 Convertible top
Wind deflector
The wind deflector reduces turbulence in the
passenger compartment and makes driving
more comfortable.
Fig. 44 Install ing the wind deflector
Fig. 45 Luggage compart ment: stori ng the wind de-
flector
The wind def lector is located in the luggage
compartment . Insta lling it from the side of
the vehicle that is farthest from traffic is rec-
ommended fo r safety reasons. Follow the in-
stallat ion instructions provided in the st orage
bag.
Installing / removing the wind deflector
.,. To install the wind deflector, slide the re-
ta ining pin @ into t he mount @
¢ fig . 44.
The wind deflector is secure when it clicks
into place and the red marks on both but -
tons are no longer visible .
.,. To remove the wind deflector, press both
buttons © and pull t he deflector upward.
Storing the wind deflector
.,. Slide the wind deflector into the storage bag
with the retaining pins facing downward .
.,. Hang the storage bag on the retainers @ in
the luggage compartment ¢
fig. 45.
A WARNING
-
- Do not use the wind deflector to sec ure
cargo or other objects. This could resu lt
in injury.
- Be careful of traffic when installing the
wind deflector.
@ Note
To prevent damage to the vehicle paint, do
not lean on the vehicle when installing the
wind deflector. Objects such as belt buck-
les could scratch the surface of the paint .
@ Tips
- Keeping both side windows raised pro-
vides the best wind protection.
- To prevent mildew, do not store the wind
def lector when it is damp.
Rear window
Fig. 46 Rear window in wind deflecto r posit ion
Fig. 47 Sect ion of the cente r console : conve rtible top
switch
The rear window can be extended slight ly
when the convertible top is open to red uce air
movement inside the vehicle and increase
comfort . This is called the wind deflector posi-
t ion ¢
fig. 46 . ..,_