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Emergency closing

Emergency closing


To enable the top to be raised (closed) even when there is a malfunction in the system, there is an emergency operation function built into the soft top system.

A valve is positioned on the hydraulic unit and when it is opened, the pressure in the soft top cover cylinder is released. In order to unlock the soft top cover, use the tool for the wheel bolts to crank the soft top drive mechanism until the locks release. Emergency closing must be performed with the ignition turned off.

Warning

Risk for injury if the soft top is released when half open (perpendicular) as it can then fall down, either to the front or to the rear depending on its centre of gravity at that moment.


Proceed as follows to close the soft top in an emergency:


1. Release the rear seat backrest and fold it forward.

2. Remove the cover over the emergency valve and open the valve about a half turn.

3. Take the tool for the wheel bolts and insert it into the link arm for the drive mechanism through the hole in the luggage compartment trim on the right side.

4. Unlock the soft top cover by pulling the tool backwards until the soft top cover lifts a few centimetres.

5. Remove the tool, close the boot lid and open the soft top cover.

6. Enter the car and stand on the lowered backrest. Take a hold of the handle and pull up the soft top.

7. Raise the fifth bow and close the soft top cover.

Important

Close the soft top cover carefully, so that the swivelling covers are not damaged.


8. Lower the fifth bow. It is not possible to lock the fifth bow to the soft top cover.

9. Lock the soft top to the windscreen frame and lock the soft top cover from the luggage compartment by pushing the tool forward.

10. Close the emergency operation valve. Replace the cover and raise the rear seat backrest.