warning lights FIAT 124 SPIDER 2017 2.G User Guide

Auto-Lock Function
A beep sound is heard when both
doors are closed while the key is being
carried. Both doors, the trunk lid, and
fuel door are locked automatically after
about three seconds when the
Advanced Keyless Entry key fob is out
of the operational range.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once (even if the driver is in the
operational range, both doors, trunk lid,
and the fuel filler door are locked
automatically after about 30 seconds).
If you are out of the operational range
before the doors and the trunk lid are
completely closed or another key fob is
left in the vehicle, the auto-lock function
will not work.
Always make sure that both doors and
the trunk lid are closed and locked
before leaving the vehicle. The
auto-lock function does not close the
power windows.Auto Re-Lock Function
After unlocking with the request switch
on the exterior door handle, both doors,
and the fuel filler door will automatically
lock if any of the following operations
are not performed within about
60 seconds.
If your vehicle has a Vehicle Security
Alarm System, the hazard warning
lights will flash for confirmation.
The time required for the doors to lock
automatically can be changed (refer to
“Personalization Features” paragraph in
“Knowing the instrument panel”
chapter).
Opening a door or the trunk lid.
Placing the ignition in any position
other than the OFF position.
Locking/Unlocking With A Key Fob
Both doors, trunk lid, and the fuel filler
door can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system key
fob: refer to “Keyless Entry System” in
“Keys” paragraph. Locking/Unlocking With Door-Lock
Switch
Both doors and the fuel filler door lock
automatically when the lock side is
pushed. They unlock when the unlock
side is pushed.
To lock both the doors and the fuel filler
door from an open door, push the lock
side of the door lock switch and then
close the door.
Note:
When locking the doors this
way, be careful not to leave the key fob
inside the vehicle.
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MIRRORS
Outside Mirrors
Before driving, adjust the inside and
outside mirrors.
Mirror Type
Flat Type (Driver Side): flat surface
mirror.
Convex Type (Passenger Side): this
mirror has a slight curve.
Note:
The passenger side convex outside
mirror will give a much wider view to the
rear, and especially of the lane next to
your vehicle.
The outside mirrors may be equipped
with a heated mirror system. Refer to
“Climate Controls” for more information.
The perceived distance of objects in the
outer and inner regions of the wide
angle mirror is different.
Warning!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the
passenger side convex mirror will look
smaller and farther away than they really
are. Relying too much on your passenger
side mirror could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object. Use your
inside mirror when judging the size or
distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger
side mirror.
Inside Day / Night Mirror
Rear View Mirror Adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rear view
mirror to center on the view through the
rear window.
Note:For the manual mirror, perform
the adjustment with the lever in the day
position. Reducing Glare From Headlights
Push the lever forward for day driving
(A position).
Pull it back to reduce glare of headlights
from vehicles at the rear (B position).
04060102-ADJ-001Manual Mirror Adjustment
04060102-MAN-002Mirror Adjustment Lever
1 — Mirror Adjustment Lever
A — Day Driving Position
B — Reduced Glare Position
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Power Mirrors
The ignition must be switched to ACC
or ON position.
To adjust, rotate the mirror switch to the
left(L)orright(R).
After adjusting the mirror, lock the
control by rotating the switch to the
center position to prevent accidental
movements.
Folding Mirrors
Fold the outside mirror rearward until it
is flush with the vehicle.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
Driver Side Auto-Dimming Mirror. The
movement of the auto-dimming door
mirror is linked with the auto-dimming
rearview mirror in the interior to
automatically reduce glare from
oncoming vehicles. Refer to “Inside
Day/Night Mirror” in this section for
further information.
Note:The passenger door mirror does
not have the auto-dimming feature.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Headlights
Rotate the headlight switch to
activate/deactivate the headlights, other
exterior lights and dashboard
illumination.
When the lights are turned on, the
warning light in the instrument
cluster illuminates.
Note: To prevent discharging the
battery, do not leave the lights on while
the engine is not running.
04060101-L12-001Power Mirror Switch
0 — Center Position
1 — Left Position
2 — Right Position
04060101-12R-001Outside Folding Mirror
05030101-132-001Headlight Switch
1 — Headlight Switch
2 — Fog Light Switch
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Because heavy ice and snow can jam
the wiper blades, the wiper motor is
protected from motor breakdown,
overheating and possible fire by a
circuit breaker. This mechanism will
automatically stop operation of the
blades, but only for about five minutes.
If this happens, turn off the wiper switch
and park off the road and remove the
snow and ice. After five minutes, turn
on the switch and the blades should
operate normally. If they do not resume
functioning, contact an Authorized
Dealer as soon as possible. Drive to the
side of the road and pull off the side of
the road to a safe location. Wait until
the weather clears before trying to drive
with the wipers inoperative.
Windshield Washer
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fluid.
With the wiper lever in theOFFor
intermittent position/ AUTOposition,
the wipers will operate continuously
until the lever is released.
Warning!
Sudden loss of visibility through the
windshield could lead to a collision. You
might not see other vehicles or other
obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the
windshield during freezing weather, warm
the windshield with defroster before and
during windshield washer use.
If the fluid level is normal and the
washer does not work, contact an
Authorized Dealer.
With headlight washers
When the headlights are on, the
headlight washers operate
automatically once every fifth time the
windshield washer operates.
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
Operating Tips
The air conditioning system will only
operate with the engine running.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged while the engine is off, do
not leave the fan control dial on for
extended periods of time.
To improve system efficiency, clear all
obstructions (leaves, snow and ice)
from the hood and the air inlet in the
grille.
Use the air conditioning system to
defog the windows and dehumidify the
air.
Recirculation mode should be used
when driving through tunnels, while in a
traffic jam, or when you would like to
quickly cool the interior by shutting off
the exterior vents.
Use the outside air position for
ventilation or windscreen defrosting.
If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows to let warm air escape, and
then run the air conditioning system.
To keep the internal parts lubricated
and the system running smoothly, run
the air conditioner about 10 minutes at
least once a month.
04110109-115-001Windshield Washer Nozzles
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC
SYSTEM — OBD II...........77
CONTROL PANEL AND
INSTRUMENTS..............78
MAINTENANCE MONITOR —
IF EQUIPPED ...............85
FUEL ECONOMY MONITOR —
IF EQUIPPED ...............88
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES ................90
PERSONALIZATION FEATURES . .108
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Odometer / Trip
Computer
The display mode can be changed from
odometer to “Trip computer A” to “Trip
computer B” and then back to
odometer by pushing the selector while
one of them is displayed.
The selected mode will be displayed.
When the ignition is placed in the ACC
or OFF position, the odometer or trip
cannot be displayed. Pushing the
selector can switch the trip or reset it
for a ten-minute period in the following
cases:
After the ignition is cycled to OFF
from ON.
After the driver's door is opened. Odometer
The odometer records the total
distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip Computer
The trip computer can record the total
distance of two trips. One is recorded in
“Trip A”, and the other is recorded in
“Trip B”.
For instance, “Trip A” can record the
distance from the point of origin, and
“Trip B” can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.
When “Trip A” is selected, pushing the
selector again within one second will
change to “Trip B” mode. When “Trip A”
is selected, TRIP A will be displayed.
When “Trip B” is selected, TRIP B will
be displayed.
The trip computer records the total
distance the vehicle is driven until the
meter is again reset. Return it to “0.0”
by depressing and holding the selector
for one second or more.
Use this meter to measure trip
distances and to compute fuel
consumption.
Versions With Fiat Connect 7.0
:if
the fuel economy data is reset using the
fuel economy monitor or Trip A is reset
using the trip meter, the fuel economy
data and Trip A are reset simultaneously
when the fuel economy monitor with
the trip meter is on, .
Note: Only the trip records tenths of
miles (kilometers). Trip Computer Reset
The trip computer will be erased when:
The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
The vehicle is driven over
9999.9 miles.
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed
of the vehicle.
Instrument Panel
Illumination
When the position lights are turned on
with the ignition switched ON, the
brightness of the instrument panel
illumination is dimmed. When the
position lights are turned on,
the
warning light in the instrument
cluster turns on (see “Headlights” in
“Getting To Know Your Vehicle”
chapter).
Brightness Adjustment
The brightness of the instrument panel
and dashboard illuminations can be
adjusted by rotating the knob:
The brightness decreases by
rotating the knob to the left. A beep
sound will be heard when the knob has
been rotated to the maximum dim
position.
05020102-121-001Spider Instrument Cluster
1 — Trip Selector/Reset Button
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The brightness increasesby
rotating the knob to the right.
Cancelling Illumination Dimmer
Rotate the knob to the right until a beep
is heard while the instrument cluster is
dimmed with the ignition switched ON.
If the instrument cluster's visibility is
reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer.
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the instrument cluster cannot
be dimmed even if the position lights
are turned on. When the illumination
dimmer is canceled, the screen in the
center display switches to constant
display of the daytime screen.Trip Computer And Info
Switch
The following information can be
selected by pushing the INFO switch
with the ignition in the ON position:
Distance-to-empty (approximate
distance you can travel on the available
fuel).
Average fuel economy.
Current fuel economy.
Average vehicle speed.
If you have any problems with your trip
computer, contact an Authorized
Dealership. Distance-To-Empty Mode
This mode displays the approximate
distance you can travel on the
remaining fuel based on the fuel
economy.
The distance-to-empty will be
calculated and displayed every second.
Note:
Even though the distance-to-empty
display may indicate a sufficient
amount of remaining driving distance
before refueling is required, refuel as
soon as possible if the fuel level is very
low or the low fuel warning light
illuminates.
The display may not change unless
you add more than approximately
2.3 gallons (9 liters) of fuel.
05020102-121-001Spider Instrument Cluster
1 — Instrument Cluster Illumination
Dimmer Knob
0620500-122-001Spider Instrument Cluster Display Controls
GUID-0502011019A019Distance To Empty Display Screen
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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. Vehicles With Fiat Connect 7.0
The warning contents can be verified
on the audio system.
Proceed as follows:
If the warning light is turned on,
selecticon on the home screen to
display the application screen.
Select “ Warning Guidance ”to
display the current warnings.
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
Wrench 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 Dealership.
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 LightWhat It Means
PARKING BRAKE WARNING - WARNING LIGHT INSPECTION/LOW BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL WARNING
Parking brake warning / Warning light inspection
The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched to START or
ON. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released.
Low brake fluid level warning
If the brake warning light remains illuminated even though the parking brake is released, the
brake fluid may be low or there could be a problem with the brake system. Park the vehicle in a
safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Dealership.
Note:
Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Authorized
Dealership to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. Driving with the brake system
warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indicates that your brakes may not work at all or that
they could completely fail at any time. If this light remains illuminated, after checking that the
parking brake is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately.
The effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need to push the brake pedal
more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Dealership.
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) SYSTEM WARNING
If the EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) control unit determines that some components
are operating incorrectly, the control unit may illuminate the brake system warning light and the
ABS warning light simultaneously. The problem is likely to be the electronic brake force
distribution system. Stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized
Dealership.
Note:
Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. Contact an
Authorized Dealership to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. Driving when the
brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emergency
stop than under normal circumstances.
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Red Warning Lights
Warning lightWhat It Means
HIGH ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT
The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and illuminates when
the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling procedure
Flashing light: drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can find a safe place to stop the
vehicle and wait for the engine to cool down.
Illuminated light : this indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe
place immediately and stop the engine. Refer to “Overheating” paragraph in “In an emergency”
chapter.
Note:
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light illuminated.
Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.
AIR BAG / SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER SYSTEM WARNING
A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illuminates or
does not illuminate at all when the ignition is placed in the ON position. If any of these occur,
contact an Authorized Dealership as soon as possible. The system may not operate in an
accident.
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