Alfa Romeo 8C Spider, Owner'S Manual

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BEFORE YOU DRIVE
WARNING: If you drive any faster a vacuum
might be created in the passenger compartment
and the soft top might start “wobbling”; to solve
this problem let more air into the passenger
compartment.
WARNING:
It is advisable to close the soft
top when parking the vehicle. This not only
protects the passenger compartment against the
elements but is also a safeguard against theft.
WARNING: If possible, park in the shade as
prolonged exposure to the sun will alter the
canvas fibre and colour.
WARNING:
Before disconnecting the battery
lower the side windows by about 4-5 centimetres
to prevent damaging the soft top strip when the
doors are opened and closed. When the battery
is connected and fully charged, this operation
is performed automatically whenever the
doors are opened or closed. The windows must
remain lowered until the recharged battery is
reconnected.
If the battery is discharged and the windows
are fully up, only open the doors when strictly
necessary and being extremely careful: do not
close them again until the windows can be
lowered.
WARNING:
Cover the top with a protective sheet
when it is going to be parked outdoors for a long
period of time.
WARNING: The vehicle may not be washed with
high-pressure water jet systems be it a manual
nozzle or an automatic car wash with turning
rollers.
WARNING:
Do not use solvents, alcohol, petrol
or other generic detergents to clean the soft top.
OPENING AND CLOSING
The soft top must be opened and closed with the
vehicle stationary and as a rule with the engine
on at idle speed.
CAUTION
The operation must be carried
out outdoors. Exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide which is strongly
toxic and potentially lethal.
If necessary (e.g. in closed places) the operation
can be performed with the engine off and
the ignition key in
MAR
position. However,
the battery will spend excessive energy and
discharge much faster.
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