Fiat 500 Abarth, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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22)
Rinse immediately to remove soap to
prevent stains and halos. Repeat the
operation if needed.
23)
Rinse immediately, and repeat this
operation if necessary. If you choose to
waterproof the soft top, strictly follow the
instructions on the package of the
waterproofing product you have selected in
order to obtain optimal results.
24)
The rubber seals on the soft top must
be cleaned exclusively with water. If you
notice that this trim is dry or is sticking,
apply talcum powder or products
specifically for rubber trim (silicone spray).
LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
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ELECTRIC HANDLE
(SOFT TOUCH)
The tailgate can be opened at any time
if the doors are unlocked.
To open it, enable the handle, opening
one of the front doors or unlocking
the doors with the remote control or
using the key without remote control.
Operate the electric handle A fig. 37
to open the tailgate.
To release the lock manually, use the
metal insert of the ignition key.
To release the lock with the remote
control, press button .
To close, use the handle located
inside the tailgate.
If the tailgate is not shut properly the
dedicated instrument panel or colour
display warning light (where provided)
will switch on.
Opening the tailgate with soft top
all open
Pressing the tailgate opening one-touch
button A fig. 37 to automatically close
the soft top to spoiler position. The
tailgate can be opened in spoiler
position.
29)
EMERGENCY TAILGATE
OPENING
To open the tailgate from the inside if
the car battery is flat or the electric lock
of the tailgate is faulty, proceed as
follows:
take out the rear head restraints;
tilt the backrests;
to unlock the tailgate mechanically,
working from the inside of the luggage
compartment, use lever A fig. 38.
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