Description

DESCRIPTION

GENERAL INFORMATION

For the Spider model, as an optional item, an electrohydraulic system has been introduced for automated movement of the hood which enables the driver to operate the hood opening and closing sequence quickly and safely without leaving his/her seat.

OPERATION

The hood is operated automatically pressing the special button on the centre console. NOTE the button must be kept pressed throughout the whole operation.

PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS

WARNING ! before operating the hood, make sure that there is enough space for its movement and that no-one goes near the moving parts.

Before starting the automatic hood opening phase it is necessary to:

• detach the side pillar trims (1)
• release the front hooks (2) turning the handles (3)
• slightly raise the hood.

for closing reverse the above sequence.

CONSENT FOR OPERATION

Operation only takes place under the following circumstances:

• IGNITION KEY AT MARCIA: operation only takes place with the key at MARCIA: if the key is turned to STOP while the procedure is being carried out, the system blocks (and the led goes off).
• CAR SPEED: if the tachometric signal supplies a value below the one corresponding to appr. 5 kph, the system is free to operate. If not the system is inhibited.
• HANDBRAKE ENGAGED: with the handbrake engaged signal, the system is free to operate. Without it the system is inhibited.

WARNING ! To avoid draining the battery it is advisable to carry out the hood opening or closing operations with the engine running at idle speed