Washing/Cleaning The Soft Top - Fiat 500C ABARTH Supplement Manual

fig. 11
To lower the spoiler, press the spoiler and
when the catch is positioned in its hous-
ing fig. 11 move the slider to position a
fig. 10 to lock it.
It is advisable to raise the spoiler when the
horizontal segment of the top is open and
at speeds faster than 50 km/h.
With the top completely open, it is ad-
visable to keep the spoiler lowered to lim-
it wind noise inside the passenger com-
partment.
Raising the spoiler will reduce the flow of
air to the rear seats.
WASHING/CLEANING
THE SOFT TOP
Use of specific products is recommend-
ed for washing the top.
The top fabric is treated with a special wa-
ter-repellent, waterproofing product. The
water-repellent properties will degrade in
time with exposure to the elements. Ob-
serve the following instructions for washing:
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Bird droppings and plant
resins must be washed off im-
mediately and thoroughly as
the acid they contain is particularly ag-
gressive.
Never use high-pressure wash-
ing systems.
When using steam washers or
high-pressure water washers,
maintain a suitable distance
and do not exceed a maximum tem-
perature of 60°C. Damage, deforma-
tions and water infiltration may occur
if the distance is too small or the pres-
sure is too high.
If a water jet is used, direct
away from the edges of the
fabric and the rear window
frame to prevent water infiltration.
Never use alcohol, petrol,
chemical products, detergents,
stain removers, wax, solvents
and "wash and polish" products.
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