2023 JAGUAR F-TYPE CONVERTIBLE ROOF
OPENING THE ROOF
WARNING
To avoid injury, before opening or closing the convertible roof, make sure that no occupants have any part of their body in a position where it could be trapped.
WARNING
Do not operate the convertible roof when the vehicle’s speed is above 30 mph (48 km/h). Doing so may result in serious damage to the vehicle, serious injury, or death.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to operate the convertible roof at temperatures below -4°F (-20°C) as this may cause damage to the fabric.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to open the convertible roof manually, as damage to the linkage mechanism may occur.
CAUTION
Do not place items in the convertible roof’s storage well.
CAUTION
Make sure that there is a sufficient space above the vehicle before opening or closing the roof. Insufficient space may result in damage to the vehicle.
NOTES
If roof movement is inhibited, the instrument panel displays a warning message.
The power-operated convertible roof is controlled by a switch located on the center console, as illustrated. The ignition system must be switched on. The roof latches and unlatches automatically. The roof can be operated at speeds below 30 mph (50 km/h). However, for safety, it should not be opened or closed when the vehicle is being driven.
- Make sure that the ignition is switched on.
- Press and hold the front of the switch.
- The door windows fully open. The roof unlatches and starts to move.
- When the roof is fully open, an audible warning sounds and the instrument panel displays a confirmation message.
NOTES
The roof’s closing panels automatically close when the roof is in the fully stored position.
- Release the switch.
NOTES
If, at any period during the convertible roof opening sequence, the switch is released, all movement of the convertible roof ceases.
CLOSING THE ROOF
With the ignition switched on, pull and hold the front of the switch. See OPENING THE ROOF. Do not release the switch until the convertible roof fully latches closed and the instrument panel displays a confirmation message.
NOTES
If, at any period during the convertible roof closure sequence, the switch is released, all movement of the convertible roof ceases.
MANUALLY CLOSING THE ROOF
WARNING
Make sure that Park (P) is engaged, the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) is applied, and the ignition is switched off.
Access the tools:
In the event that the vehicle’s systems do not close the convertible roof from the fully open position, the manual closing procedure should be carried out. Remove the two tools from behind the fuse box cover in the passenger footwell. See FUSE BOX LOCATIONS.
Releasing and closing the roof:
Using the allen key tool, rotate the release screw seven turns counter-clockwise to release the down-lock mechanism.
Lift the panel. A gradual increase of effort is required to reach the illustrated vertical position. Using the flat blade of the allen key tool, lightly pry off the control rod ball socket. Repeat this procedure on the other side of the vehicle.
Lift the panel. Use the allen key to unscrew and remove the bolt. Repeat this procedure on the other side of the vehicle.
Carefully raise the roof to the closed position. An increase in effort is required to reach the fully closed position.
NOTES
Make sure that the latch pins at the front of the roof are aligned with the latch locks in the roof’s header.
To make sure that the convertible roof is fully closed, apply external downward pressure to each of the front latch pins. The pins are located at the front of the convertible roof.
NOTES
Take care not to damage the convertible roof or any other vehicle component.
Locking the roof:
CAUTION
Care must be taken when screwing the tool into the motor shaft. Rotate clockwise until a resistance is felt, and stop. Any attempt to overtighten may result in damage to the tooling and/or motor shaft.
- Remove the access plug from the center of the roof header trim. Insert the screw thread end of the tool into the motor shaft. To fully engage, rotate clockwise until resistance is felt. It does not need to be tight.
- Pull the tool to remove the motor shaft.
NOTES
A strong, positive downward pull is required.
NOTES
Remove the motor shaft from the tool and store in the vehicle.
- Apply external downward pressure to each of the front latch pins, located at the front of the convertible roof. Push the alternate, large serrated end of the tool into the motor and turn a complete revolution counter-clockwise. Remove the tool and replace the access plug.
NOTES
Take care not to damage the convertible roof or any other vehicle component.
- Replace the tools and the fuse box cover in the passenger footwell.
NOTES
Do not attempt to operate the convertible roof until a repair has been carried out by a retailer/authorized repairer.