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Getting To Know Your Vehicle -> Hood for Your Fiat 124 Spider 2 Door Second Generation (2016-2020)

Raising The Convertible  
Top  
To raise the convertible top, proceed as  
follows:  
1. Make sure the parking brake is  
applied and the engine is OFF.  
2. Pull the unlock lever upward to  
disengage the lock.  
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Convertible Handle Location  
2 — Convertible Top Handles  
4. While 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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Unlock Lever Location  
Convertible Top Components  
1 — Unlock Lever  
4 — Closing Release Latch  
5 — Striker  
6 — Anchor  
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.  
5. If the red indicator is visible on the  
lock release button, the convertible top  
is not locked. After locking the  
convertible top, verify that the red  
indicator is not visible.  
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The convertible top may be  
constricted if it is left retracted for a  
long period. Therefore, if the top has  
become constricted, it may be difficult  
to hook the top latch striker to the  
anchor.  
The soft top is made of high quality  
material and if it is not maintained  
correctly, the material could harden,  
becomes stained, or have an uneven  
gloss.  
Lowering the convertible top while  
it's wet can also cause water to drip  
into the cabin.  
Make sure the convertible top is  
securely locked by pushing up on it. If  
it still sounds loose (rattles) after being  
locked by the top latch, contact an  
authorized dealer.  
The power windows go down  
automatically in conjunction with the  
convertible top opening/closing.  
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Lock Release Button  
However, this is a function for improving  
the operability, and it does not mean  
there is a problem. If the vehicle battery  
is disconnected for vehicle maintenance  
or other reasons, the power windows  
will not go down automatically. If the  
power windows do not go down, the  
automatic open/close mechanism for  
the windows must be reset.  
6 — Red Indicator  
7 — Release Latch Locked  
8 — Release Latch Unlocked  
Convertible Top  
Precautions  
Remove leaves or other debris that  
may accumulate on and around the  
convertible top. If leaves or other debris  
block the drain filter, water may enter  
the vehicle. Clean the drain filter at least  
once a year.  
Caution!  
The windblocker reduces the amount  
of wind coming into the cabin from  
behind when driving with the  
Driving with the convertible top not fully  
locked could damage the convertible top.  
Before lowering or raising the  
convertible top, stop in a safe place off  
of the road and park on a level surface.  
convertible top opened.  
Note:  
When lowering the convertible top,  
make sure objects inside the vehicle are  
not blown away by the wind.  
Before starting the vehicle make sure  
the convertible top is correctly locked.  
Do not spray water directly near the  
seam of the window and convertible  
top when flushing away dirt on the soft  
top with water. Otherwise, water may  
enter the vehicle (refer to “Convertible  
Top Maintenance” in “Servicing And  
Maintenance”).  
Secure all loose objects inside before  
driving with the convertible top down.  
To help prevent theft or vandalism  
and to ensure that the passenger  
compartment stays dry, close the  
convertible top securely and lock both  
doors when leaving the vehicle.  
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