When Trunk Lid Cannot Be Opened; Closing The Trunk - Fiat 124 Spider Abarth 2018 User Manual

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The trunk lid can be closed when the
doors are locked with the key fob left in
the vehicle. However, to prevent locking
the key fob in the vehicle, the trunk lid
can be opened by pushing the electric
trunk lid opener. If the trunk lid cannot
be opened despite doing this
procedure, push the electric trunk lid
opener to fully open the trunk lid after
pushing the trunk lid completely closed.
If the vehicle battery is discharged or
there is a malfunction in the electrical
system and the trunk lid cannot be
unlocked, the trunk lid can be opened
by performing the emergency
procedure.
When Trunk Lid Cannot
Be Opened
If the battery is discharged, the trunk lid
cannot be unlocked and opened.
If the trunk lid cannot be unlocked even
if the discharged battery situation has
been resolved, the electrical system
may have a malfunction.
Proceed as follows:
1. Close the convertible top and
remove the windblocker.
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Remove Windblocker
2. Remove the fasteners on the right
side of the vehicle.
Remove Fasteners
3. Partially peel back the cover on the
right side of the vehicle.
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Cover Removal
4. Turn and loosen the cap screws until
the screws start to spin free.
Note:
Do not pull the screw when pulling the
cap. Otherwise, the screw may fall off
and become lost.
Refer to "Trunk Emergency Release"
located in "Getting To Know Your
Vehicle" for further information.
Closing
1. Use both hands to push the trunk lid
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down until the lock snaps shut. Do not
slam it.
2. Pull up on the trunk lid to check if it
is secure.
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