Fiat 124 Spider Abarth (2017 year). Manual — part 4

Passenger Control Switches
The passenger window can also be
operated using the master control
switches on the driver's door:

Opening/Closing Power Windows

Auto-Opening Power Windows
To fully open the window automatically
push the switch completely down. To
stop the window partway pull or push
the switch in the opposite direction and
then release it. The power window
cannot be fully closed while the door is
open.
Power Window System Initialization
Procedure
If the battery was disconnected during
vehicle maintenance, or for other
reasons (such as a switch continues to
be operated after the window is
open/closed), the window will not fully
open automatically.

Resetting of the automatic function can
be performed using the master control
switches or each passenger door
switch.
Resetting of the automatic function can
be performed using the master control
switches or each passenger door
switch.
The power window auto function reset
procedure can be done on both door
switches. The power window auto
function will only resume on the power
window that has been reset:

1. Close the doors and the convertible
top.

2. Place the ignition in the ON position.

3. Make sure that the power window
lock switch located on the driver's door
is not depressed.

4. Push the switch and fully open the
window.

5. Pull up the switch to fully close the
window and continue holding the
switch for about two seconds after the
window fully closed.

6. Repeat steps four and five for the
passenger power window while seated
in the passenger seat.

7. Make sure that the power windows
operate correctly using the door
switches.

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Power Window Switches

1 — Driver's Window
2 — Passenger's Window

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Power Window Switch Function

1 — Closing — lightly pull the switch up
2 — Opening — lightly hold the switch
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After the system has been re-initialized,
passenger window can be fully opened
automatically using the master control
switches. If the automatic power
window operation does not operate
normally while the doors or convertible
top are opened/closed, reset it using
the above procedures.
Engine-Off Power Window
Operation
The power window can be operated for
about 40 seconds after the ignition has
been cycled from ON to the OFF
position with both doors closed. If any
door is opened, the power window will
stop operating.
For engine-off operation of the power
window, the switch must be held up
firmly throughout window closure
because the auto-closing function will
be inoperable.

Warning!

Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle, and do not let children play with
power windows. Do not leave the key fob
in or near the vehicle, or in a location
accessible to children, and do not leave
the ignition of a vehicle equipped with the
Keyless Entry System in the ACC or
ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly
unattended children, can become
entrapped by the windows while operating
the power window switches. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or
death.

Power Window Lock
Switch

This feature prevents the passengers
power window from operating. Keep
this switch in the locked position while
children are in the vehicle.

1. Locked position (button pushed):
only the driver's power window can be
operated.

2. Unlocked position (button not
pushed): both power windows on each
door can be operated.

Note: When the power window lock
switch is in the locked position, the light
on the passenger power window switch
turns off. The light may be difficult to
see depending on the surrounding
brightness.

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Power Window Lockout Switch

1 — Locked Position
2 — Unlocked Position

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HOMELINK — IF
EQUIPPED

General Information

The HomeLink system replaces up to
three hand-held transmitters with a
single built-in component in the
auto-dimming mirror. Pressing the
HomeLink button on the auto-dimming
mirror activates garage doors, gates
and other devices surrounding your
home.
Note: HomeLink and HomeLink house
icon are registered trademarks of
Gentex Corporation.

Warning!

Vehicle exhaust contains carbon

monoxide, a dangerous gas. Do not run
your vehicle in the garage while
programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas
can cause serious injury or death.

Your motorized door or gate will open

and close while you are programming the
universal transceiver. Do not program the
transceiver if people, pets or other objects
are in the path of the door or gate. Only
use this transceiver with a garage door
opener that has a “stop and reverse”
feature as required by Federal safety
standards. This includes most garage door
opener models manufactured after 1982.

Do not use a garage door opener without
these safety features. Call toll-free
1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at
HomeLink.com for safety information or
assistance.

Pre-Programming The
System

Note: It is recommended that a new
battery be placed in the hand-held
transmitter of the device being
programmed to HomeLink for quicker
training and accurate transmission of
the radio-frequency signal.

Proceed as follows:
1. Verify that there is a remote control
transmitter available for the device you
would like to program.
2. Disconnect the power to the device.

Programming The
System

Note: When programming a garage
door opener or a gate, disconnect the
power to these devices before
performing programming. Continuous
operation of the devices could damage
the motor.

The HomeLink system provides three
buttons which can be individually
selected and programmed using the
transmitters for current, on-market
devices as follows:
1. Disconnect power to the device
being programmed.
2. Position the end of your handheld
transmitter one to three inches (2.5 -
7.5 cm ) away from the HomeLink
button you wish to program while
keeping the indicator light in view.
3. Simultaneously press and hold both
the chosen HomeLink and hand-held
transmitter buttons. Do not release
the buttons until step four has been
completed

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HomeLink Buttons

1 — First HomeLink Button
2 — Second HomeLink Button
3 — Third HomeLink Button

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4. After the HomeLink indicator light
changes from a slow to a rapidly
blinking light, release both the
HomeLink and hand-held transmitter
buttons.
5. Connect power to the device being
programmed.
6. Firmly press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for five
seconds, and then release it. Perform
this operation two times to activate the
door or gate. If the door or gate does
not activate, press and hold the
just-trained HomeLink button and
observe the indicator light. If the
indicator light stays on constantly,
programming is complete and your
device should activate when the
HomeLink button is pressed and
released;
Note: To program the remaining two
HomeLink buttons, begin with
“Programming” - step one.

7. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for
two seconds and then turns to a
constant light, continue with
“Programming” steps (see below) to
complete the programming of a rolling
code equipped device (most commonly
a garage door opener).

8. At the garage door opener receiver
(motor-head unit) in the garage, locate
the “learn” or “smart” button. This can
usually be found where the hanging
antenna wire is attached to the
motorhead unit.
9. Firmly press and release the “learn”
or “smart” button (the name and color
of the button may vary by
manufacturer).
Note: Complete the programming
within 30 seconds.

10. Return to the vehicle and firmly
press, hold for two seconds and
release the programmed HomeLink
button. Repeat the “ press/hold/
release” sequence a second time, and,
depending on the brand of the garage
door opener (or other rolling code
equipped device), repeat this sequence
a third time to complete the
programming process. HomeLink
should now activate your rolling code
equipped device.

Note:

To program the remaining two
HomeLink buttons, begin with
“Programming” - step one.
For questions or comments, please
contact HomeLink at
www.homelink.com or
1-800-355-3515.

Gate Operator/Canadian
Programming

Canadian radio-frequency laws require
transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit)
after several seconds of transmission -
which may not be long enough for
HomeLink to pick up the signal during
programming.
Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S.
gate operators are designed to
“time-out” in the same manner.
If you live in Canada or you are having
difficulties programming a gate operator
by using the “Programming”
procedures (regardless of where you
live), replace “Programming HomeLink”
step three with the following:
Note: If programming a garage door
opener or gate operator, it is advised to
unplug the device during the “cycling”
process to prevent possible
overheating.

1. Continue to press and hold the
HomeLink button while you press and
release - every two seconds (“cycle”)
your hand-held transmitter until the
frequency signal has successfully been
accepted by HomeLink (the indicator
light will flash slowly and then rapidly).
2. Proceed with the “Programming”
steps to complete.

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Operating The System

Press the programmed HomeLink
button to operate a programmed
device.
The code will continue being
transmitted for a maximum of
20 seconds.

Reprogramming The
System

To program a device to HomeLink using
a HomeLink button previously trained,
follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired
HomeLink button. DO NOT release the
button;
2. The indicator light will begin to flash
after 20 seconds. Without releasing the
HomeLink button, proceed with
“Programming” - step one.

Erasing Programmed
Homelink Buttons

To erase the existing programming from
all three operating channels, press and
hold the two outside buttons 1 and
3 on the auto-dimming mirror until the
HomeLink indicator light begins to flash
after approximately 10 seconds.
Verify that the programming has been
erased when you resell the vehicle.

INTERNAL
EQUIPMENT

Storage Compartments

Center Console

The center console is located between
the driver and passenger seats.

Warning!

Keep storage compartments closed when
driving. Driving with the storage
compartments open is dangerous. To
reduce the possibility of injury in an
accident or a sudden stop, keep the
storage compartments closed when
driving.

Caution!

Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in the
storage compartments while parked under
the sun. A lighter could explode or the
plastic material in eyeglasses could deform
and crack from high temperature.

Seat Side Compartment

The seat side compartment is located
between the seats above the cupholder
slots.

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Center Console Lid

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Seat Side Compartment

1 — Release Handle
2 — Key Hole

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To open, push the release handle down
to open the seat side compartment.
Insert the emergency key in the lock
and turn it clockwise to lock, counter
clockwise to unlock.
Note: When using the rear console
cup holders, remove any cups before
opening the seat side compartment. If
the seat side compartment is opened
with cups still in them, the lid will hit the
cups and cause the contents to spill.

Back Trim Storage Compartment

Small items can be stored in the back
trim storage comparment which are
behind the seats.

To use the back trim storage
compartment slide the seat all the way
forward and fold the seat back forward
and remove the lids.
When finished, return the seat to its
original position and secure it.
After returning the seat to its original
position, make sure the seat is secured
by attempting to lightly move it forward
and backward.

Caution!

Do not forcefully push objects into the rear
storage compartment. Otherwise, the box
could be damaged.

Sun Visors

They are located at the sides of the
interior rear view mirror. They can be
adjusted forward and sideways.

Vanity Mirrors

To access the vanity mirror, lift cover as
shown in the figure.

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Back Trim Storage Compartment

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Sun Visor

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Interior Lights

Overhead Light

The interior light is located in the
headliner in between the sun visors.
The interior light can be set to three
different positions.

Light switch positions:

On : Light on at all times.

Door : Light is on when any door is

open. Light is on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on.

Off : Light off at all times.

Trunk Light

The trunk light comes on when the lid is
open and turns off when it's closed.

Note: To prevent the battery from
being discharged, do not leave the
trunk open for a long period when the
engine is not running.

Illuminated Entry System

The overhead light turns on when any
of the following operations is done with
the overhead light switch in the door
position and the ignition switched off:

Turn on for about 30 seconds when

the driver's door is unlocked.

Turn on for about 15 seconds when

a door is opened with a key fob left in
the vehicle and then the door is closed.

Turn on for about five seconds when

a door is opened from the outside with
a key fob being carried and then the
door is closed.
The overhead light turns on for about
15 seconds when the ignition is
switched off with the overhead light
switch in the door position.
The overhead light turns off immediately
in the following cases:

The ignition is switched on and both

doors are closed.

The driver's door is locked.

Battery Saver

If any door is left open with the
overhead light switch in the door
position, or the trunk lid is left open, the
overhead light or trunk light turns off
after about 30 minutes to prevent
battery depletion.
To prevent battery depletion, if the
interior lights remain turned on (the
interior light switch is in the on position),
they turn off automatically under the
following conditions:

No operations are done for about

30 minutes after the ignition is switched
off.

When the

button on the key fob is

pushed or the request switch located
on the exterior door handle is pushed to
lock the doors on vehicles with the
advanced keyless function after the

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Overhead Light Switch

1 — On
2 — Door
3 — Off

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Trunk Light Switch Location

1 — Trunk light Switch

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ignition is switched off (interior lights
turn off a few seconds).
In addition, if the following operations
are performed after turning the interior
lights off, they will turn on again:

The ignition is switched to a position

other than OFF.

A door is opened.

A door is unlocked.

The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.

Accessory Socket

The accessory socket is located deep
in the back of the footwell on the
passenger side.

Only use genuine FCA accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
12V (120 W, 10A).

The ignition must be switched to ACC
or ON.
To prevent accessory socket damage
or electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:

Do not use accessories that require

more than 12V (120 W, 10A).

Do not use accessories that are not

genuine FCA accessories or the
equivalent.

Close the cover when the accessory

socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into the
accessory socket.

Correctly insert the plug into the

accessory socket.

Do not insert the cigarette lighter into

the accessory socket.

Noise may occur on the audio

playback depending on the device
connected to the accessory socket.

Depending on the device connected

to the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected,
which could cause the warning light to
illuminate. Disconnect the connected
device and make sure that the problem
is resolved. If the problem is resolved,
disconnect the device from the socket
and switch the ignition off. If the
problem is not resolved, contact an
Authorized Dealership.

Note: To prevent discharging of the
battery, do not use the socket for long
periods with the engine off or idling.

Warning!

To avoid serious injury or death:

Only devices designed for use in this

type of outlet should be inserted into any
12 Volt outlet.

Do not touch with wet hands.

Close the lid when not in use and while

driving the vehicle.

If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause

an electric shock and failure.

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Accessory Socket

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Cupholders — If
Equipped

Cupholders are available and can be
inserted in the center console on the
passenger side and the rear area of the
center console.

Warning!

Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving. Using a cup
holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle
is moving is dangerous. If the contents
spill, you could be burned.

Caution!

Do not place plastic bottles without

caps in the cup holders. Otherwise, the
contents may spill while the vehicle is
being driven.

Do not place excessive weight on the

cup holders such as by resting your hands
or elbows on them. Otherwise, the cup
holders could be damaged.

If a passenger is present, install the

front cup holder to the rear console.
Otherwise, a knee might hit it and cause
the contents to spill.

Removing Cup Holders

Use both hands when removing the
cup holder.

Installing Cupholders

When installing a cupholder, insert it
firmly into the installation hole and make
sure that it is secured in place.

The front cupholder can be removed
and installed to the rear console.

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Cupholders

1 — Front Cup Holder
2 — Rear Cup Holder (If Equipped)

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Removing Cupholders

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The rear cupholder is designed for use
on the rear console and cannot be
installed to the front side.

Windblocker

This windblocker reduces rear wind
coming into the cabin when driving with
the convertible top down.

TRUNK LID

Opening

Warning!

Before opening the trunk lid, remove

any snow and ice accumulation on it.
Otherwise, the trunk lid could close under
the weight of the snow and ice resulting in
injury.

Be careful when opening/closing the

trunk lid during strong winds. If a strong
gust blows against the trunk lid, it could
close suddenly resulting in injury.

Fully open the trunk lid and make sure

that it stays open. If the trunk lid is only
opened partially, it could slam shut by
vibration or wind gusts resulting in injury.

When loading or unloading luggage in

the trunk, turn off the engine. Otherwise,
you could get burned by the heat of the
exhaust gas.

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Correct Cupholder Placement

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Incorrect Cupholder Placement

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Windblocker

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Using The Remote Release Button
— If Equipped

The remote release button function can
be disabled by locking the doors using
the key fob, emergency key, or a
request switch on the exterior door
handle to prevent an intruder in the
vehicle from opening the trunk lid.
To enable the remote release button
operation, unlock the doors by using
the key fob, emergency key, request
switch on the exterior door handle, or
place the ignition in the ON position.
Note: The remote release button
cannot be disabled by locking the
doors using the door-lock
switch/door-lock knob.

Using The Electric Trunk Lid
Opener
With the remote release button: a trunk
lid can also be opened while the key
fob is being carried.
Push the electric trunk lid button and
raise the trunk lid when the latch
releases

Without the remote release button:
unlock the doors and trunk lid, then
push the electric trunk lid opener and
raise it when the latch releases.
With The Advanced Keyless Entry
Function
A locked trunk lid can also be opened
while the key fob is being carried. When
opening the trunk lid with the doors
locked, it may require a few seconds for
the trunk lid latch to release after the
electric trunk lid opener is pushed.

The trunk lid can be closed when the
doors are locked with the key fob left in
the vehicle. However, to prevent locking
the key fob in the vehicle, the trunk lid
can be opened by pushing the electric
trunk lid opener. If the trunk lid cannot
be opened despite doing this
procedure, push the electric trunk lid
opener to fully open the trunk lid after
pushing the trunk lid completely closed.
If the vehicle battery is discharged or
there is a malfunction in the electrical
system and the trunk lid cannot be
unlocked, the trunk lid can be opened
by performing the emergency
procedure.

When Trunk Lid Cannot
Be Opened

If the battery is discharged, the trunk lid
cannot be unlocked and opened. In this
case, the trunk can be unlocked by
taking care of the discharged battery
situation.
If the trunk lid cannot be unlocked even
if the discharged battery situation has
been resolved, the electrical system
may have a malfunction.
Proceed as follows:

1. Remove the Windblocker.

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Interior Trunk Lid Release Button

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Abarth Electric Trunk Release

Button

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Close The Convertible Top And Remove
The Windblocker

2. Remove interior fasteners.

3. Partially peel back the cover on the
right side of the vehicle.

4. Turn and loosen the cap screws until
the screws start to spin free.
Note: Do not pull the screw when
pulling the cap. Otherwise, the screw
may fall off and become lost.

Refer to “Trunk Emergency Release”
located in “Getting To Know Your
Vehicle” for further information.

Closing

1. Use both hands to push the trunk lid
down until the lock snaps shut. Do not
slam it.

2. Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure
it is secure.

TRUNK EMERGENCY
RELEASE

As a security measure, a trunk internal
emergency release lever is built into the
rear tail panel. In the event of an adult
or child being locked inside the trunk,
the trunk can be simply opened by
pulling down the lever and open the
trunk lid. After performing this
emergency measure, contact an
Authorized Dealership as soon as
possible.

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Abarth Remove Windblocker

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Remove Fasteners

Remove The Fasteners On The Right
Side Of The Vehicle

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Cover Removal

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Trunk Emergency Release

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Trunk Safety Warning

Warning!

Do not allow children to have access to the
trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from
outside, or through the inside of the
vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when
your vehicle is unattended. Once in the
trunk, young children may not be able to
escape, even if they entered through the
rear seat. If trapped in the trunk, children
can die from suffocation or heat stroke.

HOOD

Opening The Hood

Proceed as follows:

1. With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to open the hood.

2. Insert your hand into the hood
opening, slide the latch lever to the
right, and lift up the hood.

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Releasing The Hood Latch

1 — Hood Release Handle

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Sliding The Latch Lever To The

Right

2 — Latch Lever

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3. Pull up support rod from the clip,
then insert it in the support rod hole
indicated by the arrow to hold the hood
open.

Closing The Hood

Proceed as follows:

1. Check under the hood area to make
certain all filler caps are in place and all
loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers,
etc.) have been removed.

2. Lift the hood, grasp the padded area
on the support rod, and secure the
support rod in the prop rod clip. Verify
that the support rod is secured in the
clip before closing the hood.

3. Lower the hood slowly to a height of
about 8 inches (20 cm) above its closed
position and then let it drop.

Warning!

Be sure the hood is fully latched before
driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is
in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.

Caution!

To prevent possible damage, do not slam
the hood to close it. Lower hood to
approximately 8 inches (20 cm) and drop
the hood to close. Make sure hood is fully
closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle
unless hood is fully closed, with both
latches engaged.

CONVERTIBLE TOP
(SOFT TOP)

Lowering The
Convertible Top

Warning!

Do not sit on the folded convertible top,
otherwise the convertible top could be
damaged or you may fall off and be injured.

Proceed as follows:

1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied and the engine is off.

2. Make sure there are no objects
which have been placed in the area
where the convertible top is to be
retracted.

3. Push forward on the release latch.
There is a red indicator showing that
the latch is open.

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Support Rod Location

3 — Support Rod

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Inserting Support Rod Into Hole

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4. With the lock release latch pushed
forward (red indicator showing), pull
back the top latch handle to unlock it.

5. Remove the striker from the anchor.

Note:

The power windows go down

automatically when the convertible top
is opened. If the power windows do not
go down automatically, fully open the
windows using the switch on the doors.

6. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold
the convertible top along the front edge
and pull it toward the rear of the vehicle.
To lower the convertible top from inside
the vehicle, use the convertible top
handles.

7. Move the convertible top rearward
and while pushing the rear glass lightly
with your hand.

8. With the back end of the convertible
top pushed down, push the front end
until a latching sound is heard. Lightly
rock the retracted convertible top to
make sure it is securely locked.

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Lock Release Latch

1 — Release Latch Closed
2 — Release Latch Open

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Pulling Back On Top Latch Handle

3 — Latch Release Handle

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Removing Striker From Anchor

4 — Striker
5 — Anchor

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Convertible Top Handles

6 — Handles

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Warning!

Always keep your hands and fingers

away from the fastening mechanisms when
moving the convertible top: it is dangerous
to place your hands or fingers near the
fastening mechanisms. Your hands or
fingers could be caught and injured by the
mechanism.

Sit in the seat with the seat belt

correctly fastened when the vehicle is
moving: standing in the vehicle, or sitting
on the convertible top storage area or
center console when the vehicle is moving
is a dangerous way to ride. During a
sudden manoeuvre or collision you could
be seriously injured or even killed.

Raising The Convertible
Top

Proceed as follows:

1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied and the engine is turned off.

2. Pull the unlock lever upward to
disengage the lock.

3. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold
the convertible top along the front edge
and pull it towards the vehicle front. To
raise the convertible top from inside the
vehicle, use the convertible top
handles.

4. Sitting in a seat, grasp the
convertible top handles, and push the
convertible top against the windshield.
Make sure the striker engages with the
anchor, move the top latch slowly, and
then push the top latch upward until a
latching sound is heard.

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Retracted Convertible Top

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Unlock Lever Location

1 — Unlock Lever

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Convertible Handle Location

2 — Convertible Top Handles

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