On my 2012 RT, I have to push UP to set. I have to hold it for several seconds when first setting. After that it just takes a quick push UP.
I think your wires were crossed when your Spyder was assembled as on all the other Spyders you push down to set and up to resume. I did hear of another that was set up backwards like yours
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622