key FIAT SPIDER ABARTH 2017 Owner's Manual

Warning!Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle, and do not let children play with
power windows. Do not leave the key fob
in or near the vehicle, or in a location
accessible to children, and do not leave the
ignition of a vehicle equipped with the
Keyless Entry System in the ACC or
ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly
unattended children, can become
entrapped by the windows while operating
the power window switches. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or
death.
Power Window Lock
Switch
This feature prevents the passengers
power window from operating. Keep
this switch in the locked position while
children are in the vehicle.
1. Locked Position (Button
Pushed) : only the driver's power
window can be operated.
2. Unlocked Position (Button Not
Pushed) : both power windows on
each door can be operated. Note: When the power window lock
switch is in the locked position, the light
on the passenger power window switch
turns off. The light may be difficult to
see depending on the surrounding
brightness. HOMELINK — IF
EQUIPPED General Information
The HomeLink system replaces up to
three hand-held transmitters with a single
built-in component in the auto-dimming
mirror. Pushing the HomeLink button on
the auto-dimming mirror activates garage
doors, gates and other devices
surrounding your home.
Note: HomeLink and HomeLink house
icon are registered trademarks of
Gentex Corporation.
Warning! Vehicle exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a dangerous gas. Do not run
your vehicle in the garage while
programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas
can cause serious injury or death.
Your motorized door or gate will open and
close while you are programming the universal
transceiver. Do not program the transceiver if
people, pets or other objects are in the path of
the door or gate. Only use this transceiver
with a garage door opener that has a “stop
and reverse” feature as required by Federal
safety standards. This includes most garage
door opener models manufactured after 1982.
Do not use a garage door opener without
these safety features. Call toll-free
1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at
HomeLink.com
for safety information or
assistance. 04070104-L12-001
Power Window Lockout Switch
1 — Locked Position
2 — Unlocked Position
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Seat Side Compartment
The seat side compartment is located
between the seats above the
cupholders.
To open, push the release handle down
to open the seat side compartment. Insert the emergency key in the lock
and turn it clockwise to lock, counter
clockwise to unlock.
Note: When using the rear console
cup holders, remove any cups before
opening the seat side compartment. If
the seat side compartment is opened
with a cup present, the lid will hit the
cups and may cause the contents to
spill.
Back Trim Storage Compartment
Small items can be stored in the back
trim storage compartment which is
located behind the seats. To use the back trim storage
compartment, slide the seat all the way
forward and fold the seat back forward,
then open the compartment.
When finished, close the compartment
and return the seat to its original
position and secure it.
After returning the seat to its original
position, make sure the seat is secured
by attempting to lightly move it forward
and rearward.
Caution!Do not forcefully push objects into the rear
storage compartment. Otherwise, the box
could be damaged.
Sun Visors
The sun visors are located at the sides
of the interior rear view mirror. They can
be adjusted forward toward the
windshield, and sideways toward the
side windows, to block sunlight.06040706-12A-001AB
Center Console Lid 06040717-121-001AB
Seat Side Compartment
1 — Release Handle
2 — Key Hole 06040718-12A-002AB
Back Trim Storage Compartment
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Vanity Mirrors
To access the vanity mirror, fold the sun
visor down and lift the cover toward the
seats.
Interior Lights
Overhead Light
The interior light is located in the
headliner in between the sun visors.
The interior light can be set to three
different positions. Light switch positions:
On : Light is on at all times.
Door : Light is on when any door is
open. Light is on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on.
Off : Light is off at all times.
Trunk Light
The trunk light comes on when the lid is
open and turns off when closed. Note: To prevent the battery from
being discharged, do not leave the
trunk open for a long period when the
engine is not running.
Illuminated Entry System
The overhead light turns on when any
of the following operations occurs with
the overhead light switch in the door
position and the ignition switched OFF:
Turns on for about 30 seconds when
the driver's door is unlocked.
Turns on for about 15 seconds when
a door is opened while a key fob is left
in the vehicle and then the door is
closed.
Turns on for about five seconds
when a door is opened from the outside
with a key fob being carried and then
the door is closed.06040100-L12-001AB
Sun Visor 06040200-12A-002AB
Overhead Light Switch
1—On
2 — Door
3—Off 06040200-T12-003
Trunk Light Location
1 — Trunk Light Switch
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The overhead light turns on for about
15 seconds when the ignition is
switched OFF with the overhead light
switch in the door position.
The overhead light turns off immediately
in the following cases:
The ignition is switched ON and both
doors are closed.
The driver's door is locked.
Battery Saver
If any door is left open with the
overhead light switch in the door
position or the trunk lid is left open, the
overhead light or trunk light turns off
after about 30 minutes to prevent
discharge of the battery.
To prevent discharge of the battery, if
the interior lights remain on (the interior
light switch is in the on position), they
will turn off automatically under the
following conditions:
No operations are done for about
30 minutes after the ignition is switched
OFF.
The button on the key fob is
pushed, or the request switch located
on the exterior door handle is pushed to
lock the doors (vehicles with the
advanced keyless function) after the
ignition is switched OFF.
In addition, if the following operations
are performed after turning the interior
lights off, they will turn on again if: The ignition is switched to a position
other than OFF.
A door is opened.
A door is unlocked.
The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed through the
Connect system.
Accessory Socket
The accessory socket is located deep
in the back of the footwell on the
passenger side.
Only use genuine FCA accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
12V (120 W, 10A).
The ignition must be placed in ACC or
ON.
To prevent accessory socket damage
or electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
Do not use accessories that require
more than 12V (120 W, 10A). Do not use accessories that are not
genuine FCA accessories or the
equivalent.
Close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into the
accessory socket.
Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
Do not insert the cigarette lighter into
the accessory socket.
Noise may occur on the audio
playback depending on the device
connected to the accessory socket.
Depending on the device connected
to the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected,
which could cause the warning light to
illuminate. Disconnect the connected
device and make sure that the problem
is resolved. If the problem is resolved,
disconnect the device from the socket
and switch the ignition off. If the
problem is not resolved, contact an
authorized dealer.
Note: To prevent discharging of the
battery, do not use the socket for long
periods with the engine off or idling. 06040400-L12-002AB
Accessory Socket
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TRUNK LID Opening
Warning!Before opening the trunk lid, remove any
snow and ice accumulation on it.
Otherwise, the trunk lid could close under
the weight of the snow and ice resulting in
injury.
Be careful when opening/closing the
trunk lid during strong winds. If a strong
gust blows against the trunk lid, it could
close suddenly resulting in injury.
Fully open the trunk lid and make sure
that it stays open. If the trunk lid is only
opened partially, it could slam shut by
vibration or wind gusts resulting in injury.
When loading or unloading luggage in
the trunk, turn off the engine. Otherwise,
you could get burned by the heat of the
exhaust gas. Using The Remote Release Button
— If Equipped
The remote release button function can
be disabled by locking the doors using
the key fob, emergency key, or a
request switch on the exterior door
handle to prevent an intruder in the
vehicle from opening the trunk lid.
To enable the remote release button
operation, unlock the doors by using
the key fob, emergency key, request
switch on the exterior door handle, or
place the ignition in the ON position.
Note: The remote release button
cannot be disabled by locking the
doors using the door-lock
switch/door-lock knob. Using The Electric Trunk Lid
Opener
With the remote release button: a trunk
lid can also be opened while the key
fob is being carried.
Push the electric trunk lid button and
raise the trunk lid when the latch
releases.
Without the remote release button:
unlock the doors and trunk lid, then
push the electric trunk lid opener and
raise it when the latch releases. 04030201-R12-001
Interior Trunk Lid Release Button 04030201-12A-001
Electric Trunk Release Button
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With The Advanced Keyless Entry
Function
A locked trunk lid can also be opened
while the key fob is being carried. When
opening the trunk lid with the doors
locked, it may require a few seconds for
the trunk lid latch to release after the
electric trunk lid opener is pushed.
The trunk lid can be closed when the
doors are locked with the key fob left in
the vehicle. However, to prevent locking
the key fob in the vehicle, the trunk lid
can be opened by pushing the electric
trunk lid opener. If the trunk lid cannot
be opened despite doing this
procedure, push the electric trunk lid
opener to fully open the trunk lid after
pushing the trunk lid completely closed.
If the vehicle battery is discharged or
there is a malfunction in the electrical
system and the trunk lid cannot be
unlocked, the trunk lid can be opened
by performing the emergency
procedure.
When Trunk Lid Cannot
Be Opened
If the battery is discharged, the trunk lid
cannot be unlocked and opened. In this
case, the trunk can be unlocked by
taking care of the discharged battery
situation.
If the trunk lid cannot be unlocked even
if the discharged battery situation has
been resolved, the electrical system
may have a malfunction. Proceed as follows:
1. Close the convertible top and
remove the windblocker.
2. Remove the fasteners on the right
side of the vehicle.
3. Partially peel back the cover on the
right side of the vehicle. 4. Turn and loosen the cap screws until
the screws start to spin free.
Note: Do not pull the screw when
pulling the cap. Otherwise, the screw
may fall off and become lost.
Refer to “Trunk Emergency Release”
located in “Getting To Know Your
Vehicle” for further information.
Closing
1. Use both hands to push the trunk lid
down until the lock snaps shut. Do not
slam it.
2. Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure
it is secure. 08080100-125-002
Remove Windblocker 08080100-121-004
Remove Fasteners 08080100-122-001
Cover Removal
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WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES Warning Lights And
Messages
Note:
The warning light in the instrument
panel appears together with a
dedicated message and/or acoustic
signal when applicable. These
indications are indicative and
precautionary and as such must not be
considered as exhaustive and/or
alternative to the information contained
in the Owner’s Manual, which you are
advised to read carefully in all cases.
Always refer to the information in this
chapter in the event of a failure
indication.
Failure indications displayed are
divided into two categories: serious
and less serious failures. Serious
failures are indicated by a repeated
and prolonged warning "cycle". Less
serious failures are indicated by a
warning "cycle" with a shorter duration.
The display cycle of both categories
can be interrupted. The instrument
panel warning light will stay on until the
cause of the failure is eliminated.
The warning contents can be verified
on the audio system. Proceed as follows:
1. If the warning light is turned on,
select
icon on the home screen to
display the application screen.
2. Select “ Warning Guidance ”to
display the current warnings.
3. Select the applicable warning to
view the warning details.
For the following warning/indicator
lights:
Master Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light
ABS Warning Light
Charging System Warning Light
Engine Oil Warning Light
Electric Throttle Warning Light
Cold Start Warning Light
Check Engine Warning Light
Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Automatic Transmission Warning
Light
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator
Light
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Light
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light
Low Fuel Warning Light Seat Belt Warning Light
Door Ajar Warning Light
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning
Light
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Warning Light
KEY Warning Light
LED Headlight KEY Warning Light
BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring) OFF
Indicator Light
TCS/DSC Indicator Light
DSC OFF Indicator Light
Security Indicator Light
Indicator Light
Passenger Air Bag Deactivation
Warning Light
The light turns on when the ignition is
switched on for an operation check,
and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light
does not turn on or remains turned on,
have the vehicle inspected at an
authorized dealer.
Note: Only for “Brake System Warning
Light:” the light turns on continuously
when the parking brake is applied.
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Red Warning Lights Warning Light What It Means
Key Warning Light — Illuminated
If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it illuminates continuously.
Note: If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light (amber)
flashes, the engine may not start. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Key Warning Light — Flashing
Advanced Key Fob Malfunction
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
The advanced key fob battery is discharged : replace the key fob battery.
The advanced key fob is not within the operation range/is placed in areas inside the
cabin where it is difficult for the key to be detected : bring the advanced key fob into the
operation range.
A key fob from another manufacturer similar to the advanced key fob is in the
operation range : take the key fob from another manufacturer similar to the advanced key out
of the operation range.
Without the ignition switched OFF, the advanced key is taken out of the vehicle,
and then all the doors are closed : bring the advanced key fob back into the vehicle.
Vehicle Security Alarm System
The warning light switches on to report a failure of the vehicle security alarm system. Contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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Amber Warning Lights Warning Light What It Means
Automatic Transmission Warning Light — If Equipped
The light illuminates when the transmission has a problem.
Note: If the automatic transmission warning light illuminates, the transmission has an electrical
problem. Continuing to drive your vehicle in this condition could cause damage to your
transmission. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Master Warning Light
The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction. Operate the center display and
verify the content.
Cold Start Disable Indicator Light
When the ambient temperature is extremely low, the engine may not crank even when the
engine starting procedure is performed. At this time, the Cold Start Disable Indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes. However, this does not indicate a problem.
Note: Place your vehicle in a warm garage until the temperature has risen to a sufficient level to enable
engine starting.
Electric Throttle Control Warning Light
This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a
problem is detected while the engine is running, the light will either stay on or flash depending on
the nature of the problem. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle is safely and completely
stopped and the transmission is placed in the PARK position. The light should turn off. If the light
remains on with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an
authorized dealer for service as soon as possible.
If the light continues to flash when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you
may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle, or engine stall and your vehicle
may require towing. The light will come on when the ignition is first turned to ON/RUN and
remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.
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Green Warning Lights Warning Light What It Means
Left Direction Indicator
The warning light turns on when the direction indicator control lever is moved downwards or,
together with the right direction indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pushed.
Right Direction Indicator
The warning light turns on when the direction indicator control lever is moved upwards or,
together with the left direction indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pushed.
Parking Lights And Normal Beam Headlights
The warning light turns on when parking lights or normal beam headlights are turned on.
Cruise Control — If Equipped
The warning light turns on when a cruising speed has been set.
Key Indicator Light
The warning light turns on when the engine is ready to start.
Warning light flashing
When the keyless START/STOP button is pushed from ON to ACC or OFF position, the warning
light may flash for approximately 30 seconds indicating that the remaining battery power of the
key is low. Replace with a new battery before the key becomes unusable.
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