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2018 USER GUIDE
FIAT
®
124SPIDER
ABARTH
2968364_18a_124_Spider_Abarth_UG_072117.indd 3
7/21/17 10:38 AM
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Table of Contents
How to Use this Manual
5
Table of Contents
9
Getting to Know Your Vehicle
9
Keys
10
Key Fob
10
Key Fob Functions
11
Key Suspend Function
11
Key Fob Battery Replacement
11
Engine Start Function When Key Fob Battery Is Discharged
12
Push Button Start Positions
14
Keyless Start/Stop Ingition Button View
14
Ignition Switch
14
Advanced Keyless Entry System - if Equipped
15
Immobilizer System
16
Vehicle Security Alarm System - if Equipped
16
Lock/Unlock with Emergency Key
17
Manual Lock/Unlock Knob
17
Doors
17
Central Lock/Unlock
18
Double Locking System
18
Lock/Unlock with Advanced Keyless Entry Function
19
Emergency Key Lock Procedure
19
Request Switch on Exterior Door Handle
19
Front Passenger Door Request Switch
20
With Vehicle Security Alarm System
20
Auto-Lock Function
20
Locking/Unlocking with Door-Lock Switch
21
Auto Re-Lock Function
21
Seats Manual Adjustment
21
Seat Recline
22
Heated Seats
22
Driver and Passenger Head Restraints
23
Non-Adjustable Head Restraints
23
Steering Wheel Adjustment
24
Outside Mirrors
24
Inside Day / Night Mirror
25
Rear View Mirror Adjustment
25
Reducing Glare from Headlights
25
Automatic Dimming Mirror
25
Power Mirrors
26
High Beams
27
Headlights
27
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
27
Exterior Lights
27
Flash to Pass
28
Automatic Lighting
28
Follow Me Home
28
Front Fog Lights
28
Windshield Wipers and Washer
29
Turn Signals
29
Lane Change Assist
29
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
29
Auto-Wiper Control
30
Adjusting Rain Sensor Sensitivity
30
Windshield Washer
31
Manual Climate Control System with MAX A/C Function
32
Automatic Climate Control System
34
Power Window Controls
36
Power Window Switch Function
37
Auto-Opening Power Windows
37
Power Window System Initialization Procedure
37
Homelink System
38
Power Window Lock Switch
38
Homelink - if Equipped
38
Programming the Homelink System
39
Reprogramming the System
40
Erasing Programmed Homelink Buttons
40
Operating the System
40
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
40
Using the Remote Release Button for Trunk Lid
41
Interior Trunk Lid Release Button
41
Using the Electric Trunk Lid Opener
41
Trunk Lid
41
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
42
Closing the Trunk
42
Trunk Safety Warning
43
Opening the Hood
43
Trunk Emergency Release
43
Closing the Hood
44
Lock Release Latch
45
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
45
Convertible Top Handles
46
Pulling the Top Latch Handle Rearward
46
Removing Striker from Anchor
46
Raising the Convertible Top
47
Convertible Top Precautions
48
Instrument Panel
51
Instrument Cluster
52
Control Panel and Instruments
52
Brightness Adjustment
53
Instrument Panel Illumination
53
Odometer/Trip Computer
53
Current Fuel Economy Display Screen
54
Distance to Empty Display Screen
54
Instrument Cluster Display Controls
54
Trip Computer and Info Switch
54
Maintenance Monitor - if Equipped
55
Warning Lights and Messages
55
EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution) System Warning
57
Parking Brake Warning
57
Red Warning Lights
57
Alternator Failure
58
Low Engine Oil Pressure
58
Door-Open Warning Light
59
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning
60
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
60
Key Warning Light — Flashing
61
Key Warning Light — Illuminated
61
ABS Warning Light
62
Amber Warning Lights
62
Malfunction Indicator Light
62
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Warning Light
64
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light
65
Automatic Transmission Warning Light
66
Cold Start Disable Indicator Light
66
Electric Throttle Control Warning Light
66
Master Warning Light
66
BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring) off Indicator Light
67
Led Headlight Warning Light
67
Low Fuel Warning Light
67
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
67
DSC off Indicator Light
68
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light
68
TCS / DSC System Indicator Light
68
Cruise Control Light/Key Indicator Light
69
Left Direction Indicator
69
Parking Lights and Normal Beam Headlights
69
Right Direction Indicator
69
High Beam Headlights
70
Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light
70
Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light
71
Seat Belt Warning Light
71
Warning Light (Amber Color) on Instrument Cluster Trim
71
Warning Light (Red Color) on Dashboard Trim
71
Onboard Diagnostic System - OBD II
72
System - Obd II
72
Temperature Warning
72
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
73
Safety
75
ABS System (Anti-Lock Braking System)
76
Safety Systems
76
TCS System (Traction Control System)
76
DSC off Switch
77
DSC System (Dynamic Stability Control)
77
TCS / DSC Indicator Light
77
Auxiliary Driving Systems
78
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
78
BSM Activation / Deactivation
79
BSM Detection Areas
79
BSM Warning Lights
80
Forward Driving (BSM System Operation)
80
Reverse Driving (RCTA System Operation)
80
BSM Switch
81
BSM Warning Beep
81
Function for Canceling Illumination Dimmer
81
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) Function
81
RCTA Detection
82
RCTA Operation
82
With Rear View Camera
82
Another Vehicle Approaching Directly to the Rear of Your Vehicle
83
Sensors Obstructed by Nearby Vehicles
83
Your Vehicle Parked on an Incline
83
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
84
TPMS - Changing Tires and Wheels
85
TPMS - Tires and Wheels
85
TPMS System Error Activation
85
Replacing Tires and Wheels
86
Occupant Restraint System
87
Seat Belt Precautions
87
Seat Belt Systems
87
Seat Belt Routing Guide
88
Restraint System: Important Safety Precautions
89
Automatic Locking Mode
90
Emergency Locking Mode
90
Seat Belt with Automatic Locking Mode
90
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
90
Adjusting the Seat Belt
91
Fastening the Seat Belt
91
Lap/Shoulder Belts
91
Unfastening the Seat Belt
91
Driver and Passenger Beltalert
92
Latching/Unlatching the Seat Belt
92
Seat Belt Pretensioner
92
Seat Belt Warning Systems
92
Child Restraints Precautions
93
Load Limiter
93
Child Restraint System Types
94
Booster Seat
95
Child Seat
95
Infant Seat
95
Child Seat Installation Positions
96
Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Light
97
Supplementary Restraints System SRS - Air Bag
97
Passenger Air Bag Deactivated Light
98
Supplementary Restraint System Components
99
Driver Air Bag
101
Driver Side Air Bags
101
How the SRS Air Bags Work
101
Seat Belt Pretensioners
101
Passenger Air Bag
102
Side Air Bags
102
Warning Light/Beep
103
With Passenger Occupant Classification System
103
Passenger Side Front Air Bag and Child Restraint Systems
104
Sun Visor Air Bag Labels
104
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria
105
Limitations to Front / Near Front Collision Detection
107
Limitations to SRS Air Bag
107
Limitations to Side Collision Detection
108
Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor
109
Passenger Air Bag Deactivated
110
Passenger Not Sitting Correct
110
Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light On/Off Condition Chart
111
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
113
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
113
Constant Monitoring
114
Enhanced Accident Response System
115
Starting and Operating
117
Models Equipped with a Manual Transmission - Starting
118
Models Equipped with an Automatic Transmission - Starting
118
Starting the Engine
118
Stopping the Engine
118
Brake System
119
Parking Brake
119
Brake Assist
120
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
120
Releasing the Parking Brake
120
Setting the Parking Brake
120
Gear Selector View
121
Manual Transmission
121
Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
122
Shift Interlock
122
Gear Selector Positions
123
Park (P)
123
Drive (D)
124
Neutral (N)
124
Reverse (R)
124
Manual (M)
125
Manual Shift Mode
125
Shift Lock Override
125
Shift-Lock System
125
Gear Position Indication
126
Manual Shift Mode Indication
126
Manually Shifting Up/Down
126
Paddle Mode
126
Climbing Steep Grades from a Stop
127
Descending Steep Grades
127
Driving Tips
127
Sport Mode
127
Setting a Desired Speed
128
Speed Control
128
Resume Speed
129
To Increase Speed
129
Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
130
Temporarily Canceling the System
130
Parking Sensor Locations
131
Parkview Rear Backup Camera - if Equipped
131
Sensor Detection Range (Rear Park Assist)
131
Looking at the Display
132
Entering Parking Spot
133
Rear View Camera Operation
133
Vehicle Width Guide Lines
133
Adjusting the Image Quality
134
Fuel Requirements
135
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
135
Reformulated Gasoline
135
Refueling the Vehicle
135
Fuel System Cautions
136
Materials Added to Fuel
136
MMT in Gasoline
136
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
137
Fuel Filler Cap
137
Fuel Filler Door
137
Refueling Procedure
137
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
138
Recreational Towing
138
Towing Trailers
138
In Case of Emergency
139
Hazard Warning Lights
140
Replacing a Bulb
140
Replacement Bulbs
142
Headlights (High Beam) with Daytime Running Lights
143
Headlights (Low Beam)
143
Replacing Exterior Lights
143
Direction Indicator Lamp Connector
144
Front Direction Indicator Housing
144
Front Direction Indicator Lights
144
Head Lamp Assembly
144
Brake Lights / Tail Lights
145
Fog Lights
145
Side Direction Indicator Lights
145
Front Side Marker
146
Rear Direction Indicator Lights
146
Rear Direction Indicator Socket
147
Taillight Housing
147
License Plate Lights
148
Rear Side Marker
148
Reverse Light
148
License Plate Light Housing
149
Replacig Fuses
149
Fuse Location
150
Fuse Panel Cover
150
Fuse Puller View
150
Interior Fuses
150
Underhood Fuses
151
Fuse Block (Engine Compartment)
152
Fuse Block Interior
156
Jack Location
158
Jacking and Tire Changing
158
Preparations for Jacking
158
Tools Location
158
Conditions of Jack Non-Use
159
Jack Maintenance
159
Jacking Instructions
159
To Secure the Jack
159
Loosen Lug Nuts Counterclockwise
160
Raising the Jack
160
Removing a Tire
160
Clean Mounting Surface
161
Front Jacking Location
161
Jack with Lug Wrench Attached
161
Mounting the Tire
161
Tire Service Kit
162
Sealing a Tire with Tire Service Kit
163
Tire Service Usage Precautions
163
Air Compressor with Hose and Plug
164
Sealant Bottle with Injection Hose
164
Tire Service Kit Location
164
Install Air Compressor to Sealant Bottle
165
Sealant Bottle into Air Compressor
165
Valve and Valve Cover
165
Install Injection Hose to Sealant Bottle
166
Repaired Tire Sticker
166
Sealing a Tire with Tire Service Kit - Warning
167
Attaching Injection Hose to Sealant Bottle
168
Air Compressor with Hose and Plug View
170
Jump Starting - Preparation
171
Jump Start Locations
172
Jump Starting Procedure
172
Positive Terminal Cover View
172
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
173
If Your Engine Overheats
173
Attaching the Tow Eyes
174
If Neither Coolant nor Steam Is Escaping
174
Towing the Vehicle
174
Front Bumper Cap Location
175
Installing Front Towing Eye
175
Installing Rear Tow Eye
175
Rear Bumper Cap Location
175
Emergency Towing
176
Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS)
176
Event Data Recorder (EDR) Info
177
Servicing and Maintenance
179
Introduction
180
At Least Twice a Year
181
Owner Maintenance Precautions
181
Periodic Checks
181
When Refueling Perform Inspection of
181
Heavy-Duty Use of the Vehicle
182
Scheduled Servicing Plan
183
Engine Compartment Checks
189
Engine Coolant
190
Engine Oil
190
Brake/Clutch Fluid
191
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
191
Inspecting Coolant Level
191
Automatic Transmission Control Unit
192
Battery Maintenance
192
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level
192
Windshield and Headlight Washer Fluid
192
Battery Recharging
193
Battery Replacement
193
Raising the Vehicle
194
Tire Markings
194
Tire Safety Information
194
Wheels and Tires
194
Tire Sizing Chart
195
Load Identification
196
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
196
Tire Terminology and Definitions
197
Example Tire Placard Locations
198
Loading
198
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
198
Metric Example for Load Limit
199
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
199
Tire Inflation Pressures
201
Tire Pressure
201
Tires General Information
201
Radial Ply Tires
202
Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
202
Tire Repair
202
Life of Tire
203
Run Flat Tires
203
Tire Spinning
203
Tread Wear Indicators
203
Replacement Tires
204
All Season Tires
205
Snow Tires
205
Spare Tires
205
Tire Types
205
Collapsible Spare Tire
206
Compact Spare Tire
206
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Wheel
206
Full Size Spare
207
Limited Use Spare
207
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
207
Dark Vapor Chrome, Black Satin Chrome, or Low Gloss Clear Coat Wheels
208
Snow Chains
208
Tire Rotation Recommendations
209
Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
210
Traction Grades
210
Treadwear
210
With Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
210
Bodywork
211
Preserving the Paintwork
211
Temperature Grades (Tires)
211
Damage Caused by Bird Dropping/Insects/Tree Sap
212
Etching Caused by Acid Rain or Industrial Fallout
212
Water Marks
212
Maintaining the Finish
213
Paint Chipping
213
Washing
213
Waxing
214
Interior Panels
215
Interiors Care
215
Lap / Shoulder Belt
215
Seats and Fabric Parts
215
Instrument Panel Precautions
216
Plastic and Coated Parts
216
Technical Specifications
217
Chassis Number/Vehicle Identification Number
218
Identification Numbers
218
Model Plate
218
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label
218
Engine Number
219
Tire Pressure Label
219
Vehicle Emission Control Information Label
219
Engine Data
220
Dimensions
221
Weights
221
Fluid Capacities
222
Fluids and Lubricants Data
223
Performance
225
Multimedia
227
Cybersecurity
228
Care and Maintenance (Multimedia)
229
Reception Conditions
229
Road Safety
229
Fiat Connect 7.0
230
Seek Switch
230
Steering Wheel Controls
230
USB Audio Bluetooth/Audio
230
Audio Set
231
Multimedia Control Knob Operation
231
Touch Panel Operation
231
Volume Knob Operation
231
Home Screen
232
Operating the Radio
232
Aux/Usb/Ipod Mode
233
How to Connect USB Port/Auxiliary Jack
233
Settings (Screen)
233
Bluetooth Hands Free
234
Device Pairing
234
How to Use AUX Mode
234
Connecting Other Devices
235
Device Selection
235
Import Contact (Download Phonebook)
235
Making a Call
235
Navigating on the Map
236
Navigation
236
Receiving an Incoming Call
236
SD Card
236
Objects on the Map
237
Selecting the Destination of a Route
237
Modifying the Route
238
Selecting the Destination from the POI (Point of Interest)
238
Selecting the Destination from Your Favorites
238
Map Settings
239
Settings Menu
239
Customer Assistance
241
If You Need Assistance
242
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
242
Reporting Safety Defects
244
Warranty Information
244
Publication Order Forms
245
Index
246
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124 Spider Abarth 2018
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Language
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