Alfa Romeo Spider 2008 Owner's Manual page 96

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EMERGENCY OPENING
OF THE BOOT FROM THE
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
In the event of battery disconnection,
the tailgate can be opened by pulling
handle A-fig. 82 set inside the odd-
ment compartment behind the left-hand
seat.
OPENING THE TAILGATE BY
REMOTE CONTROL
Press the electronic key button `.
Opening is indicated by double flashing
of direction indicators.
Opening the boot with alarm on (where
provided), will deactivate:
❒ volumetric protection ;
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❒ anti-raising protection;
❒ tailgate monitoring sensor.
Re-closing the tailgate will restore all the
above functions and direction indicators
will turn on for about 1 second.
TAILGATE CLOSING
Lower the tailgate pressing the lock un-
til hearing the locking click.
IMPORTANT Before closing the boot,
check whether you have with you the
ignition key since the boot will be locked
automatically.
The addition of objects
(speakers, spoilers, etc.)
on the boot lid, except
those envisaged by the manu-
facturer, may prevent the gas
filled struts at the sides of the
boot from working properly.
WARNING
When using the boot,
make sure the loads do
not exceed the permitted
weight (see section "Technical
specifications"). Also make
sure the items in the boot are
arranged properly to prevent
them being thrown forwards
and injuring passengers should
you brake sharply.
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