Park level, apply the parking brake, switch the ignition off and turn off the rear defroster; release the top latch, fold the roof rearward and press it down until its storage latch clicks.
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Verified for the 2020 U.S.-market Fiat 124 Spider's factory manual convertible top.
- 2020 124 Spider gasoline models with the factory manual convertible top
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Step by step.
- 01
Stop on level ground, apply the parking brake, switch the ignition off and make sure the rear-window defroster is off.
- 02
Clear the top's retraction area, push the release latch forward and pull the top-latch handle rearward to remove the striker from its anchor.
- 03
Confirm the side windows lower automatically; lower them manually if they do not.
- 04
From outside, hold the front edge and guide the top rearward while lightly pushing the rear glass, keeping hands clear of the fasteners.
- 05
Press the rear and then the front of the folded top down until the storage latch clicks; rock it lightly to verify it is secure.
Important limits
- Operate the top only while safely parked with the ignition off and parking brake applied.
- Turn the rear-window defroster off before lowering the top.
- Keep fingers, cargo and loose objects away from the folding mechanism and fasteners.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the windows do not lower automatically after unlatching, lower them with their switches before folding the top.
- ✓If the folded top does not latch, check the storage area for an obstruction and press the front edge down again without forcing it.
- ✓Do not drive until a light rocking check confirms the folded top is secured.
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2020 FIAT 124 Spider Owner's Manual — Lowering the Convertible Top
Relevant section or page: Getting To Know Your Vehicle, pages 59–60 — Convertible Top Operation. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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