Fiat 124 Spider, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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WARNING
51)
Perform these operations only when
the car is stationary.
52)
The bonnet may drop suddenly if the
supporting rod is not positioned correctly.
53)
Use both hands to lift the bonnet.
Before lifting, check that the windscreen
wiper arms are not raised from the
windscreen, that the vehicle is stationary
and that the parking brake is engaged.
54)
Always check that the bonnet is closed
and securely locked. A bonnet that is not
closed and securely locked is dangerous
as it could fly open while the vehicle is
moving and block the driver's vision which
could result in a serious accident.
55)
With active bonnet: do not pull the
bonnet's release handle after the active
bonnet has activated. Pulling the release
handle while the active bonnet is operating
is dangerous as it will raise the bonnet
further and obstruct vision. In addition, the
bonnet cannot be lowered manually,
therefore do not attempt to forcefully push
the bonnet back down. Otherwise, it could
deform the bonnet or cause injury. If the
active bonnet has activated, always consult
an expert repairer, contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately.
CONVERTIBLE TOP
(SOFT TOP)
LOWERING THE
CONVERTIBLE TOP
IMPORTANT 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:
make sure the parking brake is
applied. If the engine is running, turn it
off;
make sure there are no objects
which have been placed in the area
where the convertible top is to be
retracted;
with the lock release button 1
fig. 39 depressed forward (red mark
2 visible), pull back the top latch lever 3
fig. 40 to unlock it;
remove the striker 4 from the anchor
5 fig. 41;
39
04110102-L36-006
40
04110102-L21-001
41
04110102-L22-002
41