Originally Posted by pizzaguy

The manuals are not clear. That switch was left out of the chart in the 2008 manual (or it's not called out with the right name). But the convention is that it would be closed when the latch is securely closed.
I base this on how the other switches are always closed to indicate "normal" or "ready to run pump". I may type out a summary of switch positions, I'd need to use my voltmeter and go thru those Im not sure of.

I know:
Top open and divider are closed when ready to run the pump.
Latch retainer (in the windshield frame) is closed when top is up and latched.
Electric trunk lock shows a closed in the "locked' switch when locked; and a closed in the "unlocked" switch when unlocked. If neither is closed, or both are closed, its an error state and the pump wont run, you get a flashing button and beep.