With the car parked and ignition off, pull the storage unlock lever, draw the top forward, engage its striker with the windshield anchor and push the latch handle up until it clicks and the red indicator is hidden.
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- 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 and switch the ignition off.
- 02
Pull the convertible-top unlock lever upward to release the folded top from its storage latch.
- 03
From outside, hold the top's front edge and draw it forward; from either seat, use the provided handles rather than pulling on the fabric.
- 04
Press the top against the windshield header, engage the striker with its anchor and move the latch handle slowly upward until it clicks.
- 05
Confirm the red latch indicator is not visible, then push upward on the roof to verify it is locked.
Important limits
- Operate the top only while safely parked with the ignition off and parking brake applied.
- Do not drive when the red latch indicator is visible or the top can still lift from the windshield header.
- Use the designated roof edges and handles; pulling the fabric or forcing a misaligned latch can cause damage.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the top will not release from storage, pull the unlock lever fully upward before lifting.
- ✓If the striker will not enter the anchor, lower the top slightly and realign it rather than forcing the latch.
- ✓If the red indicator remains visible, reopen and relatch the handle until a click is heard and the roof passes the push-up check.
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2020 FIAT 124 Spider Owner's Manual — Raising the Convertible Top
Relevant section or page: Getting To Know Your Vehicle, pages 60–62 — Convertible Top Operation. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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