Conditions for soft top operation
- Ignition key ON
When the ignition is ON, the soft top can be operated using the switch. If the ignition switch is turned to ST while the soft top is being operated, the soft top movement will be stopped and must be reactivated.
- Vehicle speed below 30 km/h
The control module receives messages on the speed of the car via the I-bus. It is only possible to operate the soft top when the speed of the car is lower than 30 km/h. Otherwise the movement is stopped. The speed limiter is programmable with the diagnostic tool between 0 and 30 km/h.
- Soft top storage lowered (applies only to opening the soft top)
The control module receives information on the soft top storage position from the position sensor. If the soft top storage is folded when an attempt is made to open the soft top, the soft top operation will be stopped and the message "CHECK SOFT TOP STORAGE" shown on SID.
- Boot lid closed
The control module receives information that the boot lid is closed via the I-bus. If the boot lid is open and an attempt is made to operate the soft top, its operation will be stopped and the message "CLOSE TRUNK LID" shown on SID. The boot lid must be closed or it will collide with the soft top cover when it is opened.
- Power supply to control module between 9-16V
The power supply to the control module must be between 9-16V for the control module to be able to operate the soft top or the windows.
- Temperature, pump motor
The soft top pump motor must not be overheated. The STC system is capable of operating the soft top in 3 minutes which is equivalent to six to seven opening and closing sequences respectively in succession. The cooling off period is twice as long as the total operating time. The soft top can always be closed irrespective of the pump motor temperature.
- Temperature above -5°C
The soft top can be damaged if it is operated in under -5°C. The soft top is locked with the first press of the button and the following SID message is displayed: "Soft top can be damaged when operated in temperatures below zero". If the button is pressed again within 50 seconds the soft top can be operated. The soft top can always be closed irrespective of the temperature.
- Roll bars must not be activated.
Sensors in the mechanism for the roll-over bars detect the position.
- All the control module inputs/outputs are valid
The system performs a self-test every time the ignition switch is turned to ON.