lock Abarth 124 Spider 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

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Check endfloat of wheel bearings and front and
rear joints●●●●●
Check windscreen wiper blade position/wear●●●●●
Check operation of the wiper/washer system
and adjust jets, if necessary●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as
well as cleanliness and lubrication of linkages●●●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if
necessary●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front/rear
disk brake pads and integrity of pad wear
indicator
●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of evaporation control
system●●●
Visually inspect condition and tensioning of
accessory drive belt(s)●
Visually inspect conditions of toothed timing
drive belt●
Change transmission oil●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter●●●●●●●●●●
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE

left in the sun or with the bonnet hot:
this may alter the shine of the
paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the
vehicle.
IMPORTANT Avoid parking under trees;
the resin dropped by trees makes the
paintwork go opaque and increases the
possibility of corrosion.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
Paint chipping
Paint chipping occurs when gravel
thrown in the air by another vehicle's
tires hits your vehicle.
Keeping a safe distance between you
and the vehicle ahead reduces the
chances of having your paint chipped
by flying gravel.
IMPORTANT In low temperatures a
vehicle's finish hardens. This increases
the chance of paint chipping.
IMPORTANT Chipped paint can lead to
rust forming on your vehicle. Before this
happens, repair the damage by using
FCA touch-up paint according to the
instructions in this section. Failure torepair the affected area could lead to
serious rusting and expensive repairs.
Versions with opaque paint
(where provided)
Your vehicle could be equipped with an
exclusive opaque paint needing special
care for its preservation.
To correctly wash the vehicle, proceed
as follows:
wash the body using a low pressure
jet of water. Remember that the build
up of water can damage the car over a
period of time;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or chamois leather, without
wiping localised areas repeatedly.
MAINTAINING THE
FINISH
Washing
To help protect the finish from rust and
deterioration, wash your vehicle
thoroughly and frequently, at least once
a month, with lukewarm or cold water.
IMPORTANT FCA is not responsible for
scratches caused by automatic car
washes or improper washing.
Scratches are more noticeable on
vehicles with darker paint finishes.IMPORTANT Keep hands and scrapers
clear of the windscreen when the wiper
lever is in the AUTO position and the
ignition is switched ON as fingers could
be pinched or the wipers and wiper
blades damaged when the wipers
activate automatically. If you are going
to clean the windscreen, be sure the
wipers are turned off completely (when
it is most likely that the engine is left
running) this is particularly important
when clearing ice and snow.
IMPORTANT Do not spray water in the
engine compartment. Otherwise, it
could result in engine-starting problems
or damage to electrical parts.
IMPORTANT When washing and
waxing the vehicle, be careful not to
apply excessive force to any single area
of the vehicle bonnet. Otherwise, you
could dent the vehicle.
IMPORTANT Do not use automatic car
washing machines and car washing
devices using high water pressure.
IMPORTANT Make sure that the fuel
flap is closed and lock the doors.
Otherwise, the fuel flap may be
forcefully opened by water pressure
causing damage to the vehicle or fuel
flap.
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STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS
The controls for the main system
functions are present on the steering
wheel fig. 164 (versions without
Bluetooth®
hands-free) and
fig. 165 (versions with
Bluetooth®
hands-free) to make control easier.
VOLUME SWITCHES
Press up the volume switch+to
increase the volume. Press down the
volume switch–to decrease the
volume.
SEEK SWITCH
MW/LW/FM radio
Press the seek switch
/.
The radio switches to the next/previous
stored station in the order that it was
stored.
Press and hold the seek switch
/
to seek all usable stations at a
higher or lower frequency whether
programmed or not.
Radio stations which have been
previously stored in the auto memory
tuning can be called up by pressing the
seek switch
/while any
radio station stored in the auto memory
tuning is being received.
Radio stations can be called up in the
order they were stored with each press
of the switch
/.
USB Audio /
Bluetooth®
Audio
Press the seek switch
to skip
forward to the beginning of the next
track. Press the seek switch
within a few seconds after
playback begins to track down to the
beginning of the previous track.
Press the seek switch
after a fewseconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
MUTE SWITCH
Press the mute switch
once to mute
audio, press it again to resume audio
output.
If the ignition is switched off with the
audio muted, the mute will be
cancelled. Therefore, when the engine
is restarted, the audio is not muted. To
mute the audio again, press the mute
switch
.
POWER / VOLUME
SOUND CONTROLS
Power ON / OFF
Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Press
PUSH POWERbutton to turn the
audio system on. Press thePUSH
POWERbutton again to turn the audio
system off.
Volume adjustment
Turn theVOLdial. Turn theVOLdial
clockwise to increase volume,
anticlockwise to decrease it.
Audio sound adjustment
Press theMENUbutton to select the
function. The selected function will be
indicated.
Turn theVOLcontrol dial to adjust the
selected functions:
AF (Alternative Frequency) (*);
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REG (Regional Programme) (*);
ALC (Automatic volume adjustment);
BASS (Low pitch sound);
TREB (Treble sound);
FADE (Front/back volume balance);
BAL (Left/right volume balance);
BEEP (Audio operation sound);
BT SETUP (**);
12Hr < > 24Hr (12 Hr/24 Hr time
adjustment).
(*) With Radio Data System (RDS)
(where provided).
(**) Depending on the model, this
function may not be available.
CLOCK
Setting the time
The clock can be set at any time when
the ignition is switched to ACC or ON.
To adjust the time, press the clock
buttonFM/AMfor about 2 seconds
until a beep is heard. The clock's
current time will flash.
Time adjustment
To adjust the time, press the
hour/minute set button
/
while the clock's current time is
flashing.
The hours advance while the hour set
button
is pressed. The minutes
advance while the minute
set
button is pressed.Press the clock buttonFM/AMagain
to start the clock.
OPERATING THE RADIO
Radio ON: press a band selector
button FM/AM to turn the radio on.
Band selection: press the band
selector buttonFM/AMto switch the
bands as follows: FM1–FM2–AM
(without Radio Data System RDS) /
MW/LW (with Radio Data System RDS).
Manual tuning: select the station by
pressing the tuning button
/
lightly.
Seek tuning: press tuning button
/. The search stops when a
station is found.
Scan tuning: press and hold the scan
buttonMEDIAto automatically sample
strong stations. Scanning stops at each
station for about 5 seconds. To hold a
station, press and hold the scan button
MEDIA again during this interval.
Preset channel tuning
The 6 preset channels can be used to
store 6 AM (without Radio Data System
RDS), MW/LW (with Radio Data System
RDS) and 12 FM stations.
To set a channel first select AM
(without Radio Data System RDS),
MW/LW (with Radio Data System RDS),
FM1, or FM2. Tune to the desired
station.
Press a channel preset button for
about 2 seconds until a beep is heard.
The preset channel number or station
frequency will be displayed. The station
is now held in the memory.
Repeat this operation for the other
stations and bands you want to store.
To tune one in the memory, select AM
(without Radio Data System RDS),
MW/LW (with Radio Data System RDS),
FM1, or FM2 and then press its channel
preset button. The station frequency or
the channel number will be displayed.
AUX / USB / iPod MODE
Auxiliary jack / USB port
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a commercially
available portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack. A commercially-available,
non-impedance (3.5 Ø) stereo mini plug
lead is required. In addition, audio can
be played from the vehicle audio device
by connecting a USB device or an iPod
to the USB port.
How to use AUX mode
Switch the ignition to ACC or ON, press
the power/volume dial to turn the audio
system on and press theMEDIA
button of the audio unit to change to
the AUX mode.
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displays the Entertainment
screen.
NAVdisplays the Navigation screen
(only navigation-equipped
vehicles). If the SD card for the
navigation system is not inserted,
the compass indicating the
direction in which the vehicle is
moving is displayed.
displays the Favourites screen.
Long-press to store particular
items in “Favourites” (radio,
phonebook and destination of
the navigation system can be
programmed).
returns to previous screen.
Volume dial operation
Press theVOLdial to switch the audio
MUTE on and off.
Turn the volume dial to adjust the
volume. The volume increases by
turning the dial clockwise, and
decreases by turning it anticlockwise.
Selection of icons on screen
Tilt or turn the commander knob and
move the cursor to the desired icon.
Press the commander knob and select
the icon.
NOTE Long-press operation of the
commander knob is also possible for
some functions.
Touch panel operation
Touch & Tap: touch or tap on the item
indicated on the screen. The operation
is launched and the next item is
displayed.
Slide: touch the setting item displaying
a slider bar. Touch the slider with your
finger and move to the desired level.
Swipe: touch the screen with your
finger and move up or down. Items
which were not displayed can be
displayed.
IMPORTANT Do not press the screen
strongly or press it with a sharp-pointed
object. Otherwise, the screen could be
damaged.
NOTE For safety reasons, touch panel
operation is disabled while the vehicle is
moving.
AUDIO SOUND
ADJUSTMENT
Select theicon on the home screen
to display the Settings screen.
Select theSoundto select the item you
would like to change:
Bass(Low pitch sound): + Side low
pitch enhancement/– Side: low pitch
reduction;
Treble(Treble sound): + Side: treble
enhancement/– Side: treble reduction;
Fade(Front/rear volume balance):
Front (front speaker volumeenhancement)/Rear (rear speaker
volume enhancement);
Balance(Left/right volume balance):
Left (left speaker volume
enhancement)/Right (right speaker
volume enhancement);
ALC(Automatic volume adjustment)
(standard audio): Off-Adjustment at
seven levels;
Bose®
AudioPilot(Automatic
volume adjustment) (Bose®
Sound
System, where provided): On/Off;
Beep(Audio operation sound):
On/Off.
HOME SCREEN
Icons visualized on home screen are:
Applications: information such
as average fuel economy,
maintenance, and warnings can
be verified. Depending on the
grade and specification, the
screen display may differ.
Entertainment: operates audio
such as the radio. The audio
source most recently used is
displayed. An audio source
which cannot be used at that
time is skipped and the previous
audio source is displayed. To
change the audio source, select
the icon displayed at the bottom
of the screen.
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Communication:Bluetooth®
related functions are available.
Navigation: Navigation screen
(where provided) is displayed. If
the SD card for the navigation
system is not inserted, the
compass indicating the direction
in which the vehicle is moving is
displayed. The compass may
not indicate the correct bearing
when the vehicle is stopped or
travelling at a slow speed.
Settings: overall setting menu
(such as display, sound,
Bluetooth®
and Language).
Depending on the grade and
specification, the screen display
may differ.
OPERATING THE RADIO
Select the iconon the home screen
to display the “Entertainment” screen.
When selecting the desired radio, the
following icons are indicated in the
lower part of the display:
displays the “Entertainment”
menu. Use to switch to a
different audio source;
displays the list of receivable RDS
radio stations (FM only) (with
Radio Data System RDS);
displays the station list (AM only)
(not displayed when listening to
FM radio on vehicles with Radio
Data System RDS). Select
“Update Station List”to
display the frequencies of up to
ten radio stations on the auto
memory preset list Select the
desired frequency.
displays the Favourites list.
Long-press to store radio station
currently being aired.
you can search for receivable
radio stations. Scanning stops at
each station for about five
seconds. Select again to
continue receiving the radio
station.
you can change the radio
frequency manually. Rotate the
commander knob, slide the
screen, or touch the radio
frequency. Press
orto
change the radio frequency one
step at a time. When
oris
long-pressed, the radio frequency
changes continually. It stops when
you remove your hand from the
icon or the commander knob.
switches the TA mode on and off
(with Radio Data System RDS).
/Automatic radio station
selection. When
long-pressed, the radio
frequency changes
continually. It stops when
you remove your hand from
the icon or the commander
knob.
Displays the FM settings screen
(FM only) (with Radio Data System
RDS). On/Off of Alternative
frequency and Region lock can be
set.
Displays sound settings to adjust
audio quality level.
NOTE When theoricon is
selected while FM is selected, each
programme is selected.
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)
Radio
(where provided)
Select the icon
on the home screen
to display the “Entertainment” screen.
SelectDABthe following icons are
displayed at the bottom of the screen:
Displays the “Entertainment”
menu. Use to switch to a
different audio source.
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Displays the station list (ensemble
and station). Select “Update List”
to update the station list. Select
“Select Ensemble” to select the
ensemble you want to display.
Displays the favorites list. Press
and hold to store the currently
tuned station to the favorites list.
Searches your desired station
from the station list. Tunes to
each station in the station list for
10 seconds. Select again when
your desired station is tuned. If
the station list is not available, it
switches to the station list update
screen. Perform the station list
updating.
Switches the TA mode on and
off.
/Returns to the
previous/goes to the next
station. Touch and hold to
return to the top station in
the previous/next ensemble.
Displays the DAB radio setting
screen.
Displays sound settings to adjust
audio quality level.
SETTINGS
NOTE Depending on the grade and
specification, the screen display may
differ.
Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Settings screen. Switch
the tab and select the setting item you
want to change.
You can customize settings in the setup
display as follows:
“Display”: refer to “Volume/Display/
Sound controls” paragraph in Radio 7”
supplement;
“Sound”: refer to “Volume/Display/
Sound controls” paragraph in Radio 7”
supplement;
“Clock”: “Adjust Time”, “GPS Sync”,
“Time Format”, “Time Zone Select”,
“Daylight Savings Time”;
“Vehicle”: rain sensing Wiper/Door
Lock/Other;
“Devices”: selectBluetooth®
or
“Network Management”;
“System”: “Tool Tips”, “Language”,
“Temperature”, “Distance”, “Music
Database Update”, “Factory Reset”,
“About (agreements and disclaimers)”,
“About (version Information)”
AUX / USB / iPod MODE
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a commercially
available portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack. A commercially-available,non-impedance (3.5 Ø) stereo mini plug
lead is required.
In addition, audio can be played from
the vehicle audio device by connecting
a USB device or an iPod to the USB
port fig. 168 (1= USB ports/2=
auxiliary jack).
How to connect USB port / auxiliary
jack
Connecting a device: if there is a
cover on the AUX jack or USB port,
remove the cover. Connect the
connector on the device to the USB
port.
Connecting with a connector lead:if
there is a cover on the AUX jack or USB
port, remove the cover. Connect the
device plug/connector lead to the
auxiliary jack/USB port
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NAVIGATION
SD CARD
To use the navigation system, the SD
card containing the map information
needs to be inserted in the SD card slot
fig. 169.
When inserting the SD card, never
move the slider on the side of the SD
card to the LOCK position. If the slider
is set to LOCK, the SD card cannot be
read and the navigation system will not
operate.
This SD card is valid for use in only one
vehicle. Never use it in another vehicle.
If the SD card is used first in one vehicle
and then in another, the navigation
system for either one of the vehicles
may become inoperable.
NOTE For navigation map updates visit
the http://124spiderinfotainment.comwebsite or contact an Abarth
Dealership.NAVIGATION MENU
Selectand open the navigation
menu.
You have the following options fig. 170:
/Open/close. Opens and
closes the UMP (menu bar). The UMP
(menu bar) is displayed on the lower
part of the screen.
Adds a destination. Select your
destination by entering an address or
selecting a POI (Point Of Interest), a
location on the map or one of your
Favourite destinations. You can also
look up your recent destinations from
the Smart History by entering the
coordinates. If an internet connection is
available, Local Search can be of
further help to find your destination.
iDisplays the screen where traffic
information and the GPS reception
conditions can be set and verified.
Cancels waypoint/route.
Finds Places nearby. You can
search for Points Of Interest (POI) near
the vehicle position.
Displays the route parameters
and the route in its full length on the
map. You can also perform
route-related actions such as editing or
cancelling your route, picking route
alternatives, avoiding parts of the route,
simulating navigation or adding the
destination to your Favourites.
2D/3DChanges View mode. The
map view mode can be changed (2D
north up/2D heading up/3D).
Switches to the Settings screen
where you change navigation settings.
NOTE Some functions are not available
depending on some countries and
regions.
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SETTINGS MENU
Selecticon after selectingon the
MAP screen.
Settings menu options:
Map Settings: you can fine-tune the
appearance of the Map screen. Adjust
the map view to your needs, show or
hide 3D buildings, and manage POI
(point of interest) display settings (which
POI to show on map).
Guidance Settings:a
guidance-related setting is available
during route guidance.
Warning Settings: a setting related
to warnings is available.
Route Settings.
Traffic Settings: a setting for traffic
information is available.
Connected Settings: a setting for
online service is available
NOTE Some functions are not available
depending on some countries and
regions.
MAP SETTINGS
The map is always shown on the
screen. Scroll the screen downward to
display the setting behind the lower part
of the screen:
View Mode: when this button is
selected, the map view mode can be
changed.3Ddisplays things such as
actual construction sites three
dimensionally on the map.2Dthe map
is rotated so that the direction of travel
is displayed in the upward direction/2D
Nthe map is displayed so that north is
up regardless of the direction of travel).
Viewpoint: adjust the basic zoom
and tilt levels to your needs. Three
levels are available.
Automatic Zoom: during route
guidance in any map view mode, the
function for zooming in on approaching
intersections turns on/off automatically.
Buildings: show or hide 3D town
models, 3D artistic or block
representation of all town building data
containing actual building sizes and
positions on the map.
Motorway Owerview: when
enabled, the map zooms out to show
an overview of the surrounding area if
the next route event (manoeuvre) is far
away. The system goes back to the
normal map view when you approach
the next event.
Place Markers: select which Places
to show on the map while navigating.
Too many Places make the map
crowded, so it is a good idea to show
as few as possible. You have the
following possibilities: select the
checkbox to show or hide the Place
category or Select the name of the
Place category to open the list of its
subcategories.
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INDEX
ABS system................73
Accessory socket.............38
Active bonnet................74
Active safety systems...........73
Advanced Keyless Entry System....14
AFS (Adaptive Front Lighting
System)..................27
Attaching the tow hooks........161
Auto-wiper control............29
Automatic climate control system.......................34
Automatic lighting.............25
Automatic transmission.........119
Auxiliary driving systems.........77
Battery (maintenance).........173
Battery charging procedure......176
Battery recharging............176
Bodywork (care and
maintenance).............178
Bonnet....................41
Boot lid...................38
Boot lid (opening).............38
Brake Assist................117
Brake/clutch fluid (level check). . . .173
Checking levels.............171
Child seat installation position.....90
Child-restraint precautions.......86
Child-restraint system suitability
for various seat position.......91Child-restraint system types......89
Climate control system..........31
Coming Home light system.......25
Constant monitoring..........114
Control panel and instruments.....48
Convertible Top (lowering)........42
Convertible Top (Soft Top)........42
Cruise Control..............123
Dashboard..................8
Dead lock device.............16
Dimensions................188
Doors.....................16
Drive selection..............123
Driver Air Bag...............102
DRL (Daytime Running Lights).....24
DSC system................73
Emergency flap opening.......131
Emergency stop signal system. . . .138
Emergency towing............163
Engine...................184
Engine compartment..........171
Engine coolant (level check)......172
Engine oil (level check).........172
Essential information............3
Exterior lights................24
Flash to pass...............25
Fluid capacities..............189
Fluids and lubricants..........190Front fog lights...............25
Fuel consumption and
CO2 emissions............193
Fuel filler cap...............131
Fuse block (engine compartment)......................149
Fuse block (left side of the vehicle)......................152
Fuses (under the bonnet)........148
Fuses (vehicle's left side)........147
Gear lever positions..........119
Gear Shift Indicator............52
Hazard warning lights.........138
Hazard warning lights (control). . . .138
Head restraints...............21
Headlight washer.............30
Headlights..................24
Heated seats................19
Heavy-dute use of the vehicle
(scheduled servicing)........166
High beams.................25
HLA function................80
How the SRS Air bags work......102
How to use this manual..........3
Identification data............183
Ignition switch...............11
Immobilizer system............14
INFO switch.................51
Installing child-restraint systems....95
Interior care................180
Interiors..................180