Soft Top; Precautions - Alfa Romeo 8C Spider Owner's Manual

SOFT TOP

NOTE: By soft top "opening" we mean folding
the soft top into the rear luggage compartment.
By soft top "closing" we mean the opposite.

PRECAUTIONS

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CAUTION
Before opening or closing the
soft top, always check that no one is
in the way as impact with the soft top
may cause injury.
Also check that no objects stand in the
way of the soft top as impact may
cause damage to both the soft top and
the object.
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WARNING: Do not open the soft top when it is
wet, as the damp that would form in the soft top
housing might cause permanent damage to the
structure or stains or mould in the canvas. Should
it need to be opened, do not leave it sitting in the
housing for more than a day.
WARNING: Do not open the soft top when it is
dirty, as both the canvas and the rear window
might be damaged when it is folded.
WARNING: Do not open the soft top if there is
ice or snow on it. Should it need to be opened,
remove the snow or ice and do not use sharp or
pointed objects.
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WARNING: Do not place objects on the soft top
as they might fall and cause damage and injury
when it is moved.
WARNING: Do not place any objects in the soft
top housing.
WARNING: Do not fasten roof-racks or similar on
the soft top.
WARNING: When closing the soft top, do not
lock it before it has correctly stopped at the
windscreen frame.
WARNING: Only open or close the soft top when
the vehicle is stationary, otherwise it might not
fully open or close. For example, if you start
opening or closing the soft top when you are
standing at a traffic light and it has not fully
opened or closed by the time you start moving
again, you can complete the operation by driving
slowly (not more than 5km/h) and holding the
soft top movement switch pushed down until the
process has been completed.