Get Getting To Know Your Vehicle -> Trunk Lid Guide for Fiat 124 Spider 2 Door Second Generation (2016-2020)

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.

HOOD

Caution!

Opening The Hood

To open the hood, proceed as follows:

Before opening the convertible top,

make sure the rear window defroster

switch is turned off. Otherwise the heat

generated from the window defroster

could damage the convertible top and the

internal material.

1. With the vehicle in PARK, pull the

release handle located to the left of the

steering wheel, below the instrument

panel.

Make sure nothing is on the convertible

top or near the back window when raising

or lowering the convertible top. Even small

objects may interfere and cause damage.

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Sliding The Latch Lever To The

Right

2 — Latch Lever

Do not drive through an automatic car

wash; it may damage the convertible top.

3. Pull up the support rod from the clip,

and insert it into the support rod hole

indicated by the arrow to hold the hood

open.

Do not raise or lower the convertible top

when the temperature is below 41 °F

(5 °C); this will damage the convertible top

material.

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Releasing The Hood Latch

Do not lower the convertible top when

it's wet. If the convertible top dries while

folded, it will deteriorate and mold.

1 — Hood Release Handle

Do not raise or lower the convertible top

in a strong wind as it could damage the

convertible top or cause an unexpected

accident.

2. Move to the outside of the vehicle

and insert your hand into the hood

opening, then slide the latch lever to the

right, and lift up the hood.

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Support Rod Location

3 — Support Rod

4. Verify that the support rod is

secured in the clip before closing the

hood.

TRUNK LID

Opening

5. Lower the hood slowly to a height of

about 8 inches (20 cm) above its closed

position and then let it drop.

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.

Warning!

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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.

Inserting Support Rod Into Hole

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.

4 — Support Rod Hole

Closing The Hood

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.

To close the hood, proceed as follows:

Caution!

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.

When loading or unloading luggage in

the trunk, turn off the engine. Otherwise,

you could get burned by the heat of the

exhaust gas.

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.

2. Lift the hood with one hand, and

with the other hand grasp the padded

area on the support rod.

3. Secure the support rod into the rod

clip.

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