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SOLAR CELLS

The upper part of the sunroof

incorporates 21 solar cells that pro-

duce a maximum power of 24 W to

feed the climate control system fan,

when the car is parked with the sun-

roof closed or in pivoting position.

Fan actuation is automatic and air

distribution corresponds to the latest

setting made before switching the

car off.

This function is useful especially on

summer days, since it greatly

reduces the temperature inside the

passenger compartment as well as

the duration of the cooling cycle

after car start-up, thus avoiding the

accumulation of warm air in the air-

conditioning unit lines.

In winter, the ventilation function

reduces dampness inside the passen-

ger compartment.

EMERGENCY MANOEUVRE 

In case the electric actuation device

fails to operate, the sunroof can be

actuated manually, proceeding as

follows:

1) Take the Allen screw wrench D

(fig. 191) out of the tool kit and use

it to actuate the sunroof in an emer-

gency.

2) Remove front ceiling light caps

A and B (fig. 190) by levering with

a screwdriver on the outer side (the

caps are press-fitted).

3) Take out screws C (fig. 191)

and remove the ceiling light by

releasing it from the front clamps.

IMPORTANT Do not disconnect

the ceiling light connectors.

4) Insert the Allen screw wrench D

into the hexagonal seat of the sun-

roof starter motor, then turn it:

– clockwise to open the sunroof

– counterclockwise to close the

sunroof.

5) After completing the closing or

opening operation, put the ceiling

light back to its place by fitting in

the front clamps first and then fixing

the rear screws.

IMPORTANT When refitting the

ceiling light, check that the electric

cables are positioned correctly.

6) Press-fit the screw cover caps.

fig. 190

L0A0129b

fig. 191

L0A0329b