User Manual - Page 63

For 2018 FIAT 500.

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for approximately one second a second time for the one-
quarter open position. Push and hold close button to fully
close convertible top.
Manual Close
For manual close, push and hold the close button until
desired position until one-quarter open position. Push and
hold again for full close position.
NOTE:
If the top is three-quarter of the way open, you can close
the top if vehicle speeds are above 50 mph (80 km/h).
If the top is fully open and the vehicle is traveling at
50 mph (80 km/h) or above, it will not allow you to close
the top.
NOTE: Rail lubrication is recommended every 2,000 cycles,
or if scratching noises due to dust are present. Refer to
“Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications” for
information.
WARNING!
The convertible top does not provide the structural
protection that a reinforced metal roof does and the
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WARNING! (Continued)
fabric top cannot be expected to prevent the ejection of
the occupants in a collision. Therefore, it is important
that all occupants wear their seat belts at all times.
Death or serious injuries could occur if you are ejected
from the vehicle during a collision.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior
water damage, stains or mildew on the top material:
Avoid high-pressure car washes, as they can damage
the top material. Also, increased water pressure may
force water past the weather strips.
Remove any standing water from the top and dry the
surface before opening it. Operating the top, opening
a door or lowering a window while the top is wet
may allow water to drip into the vehicle’s interior.
Use care when washing the vehicle, water pressure
directed at the weather strip seals may cause water to
leak into the vehicle’s interior.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 61
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