FIAT SPIDER ABARTH 2017 Owners Manual

SPEED CONTROL Speed Control
This is an electronically controlled
driving assistance feature that allows
the desired vehicle speed to be
maintained, without having to press the
accelerator pedal.
This feature can be used at a speed
above 25 mph (40 km/h) on long
stretches of dry, straight roads with few
variations (e.g. motorways).
It is therefore not recommended to use
this feature on city roads with traffic. Do
not use it in town.
Warning!Do not use Speed Control under the
following conditions:
hilly terrain
steep inclines
heavy or unsteady traffic
slippery or winding roads
similar restrictions that require
inconsistent speed
Using the Speed Control under the
following conditions is dangerous and
could result in loss of vehicle control. Activation / Deactivation
Note: When the ignition is placed in
the OFF position, the system status
before it was turned off is stored. For
example, if the ignition is placed in the
OFF position while the Speed Control is
operating, the system will be operable
when the ignition is placed in the ON
position the next time.
Activating Speed Control
Push the ON button located on the
right side of the steering wheel with the
other Speed Control buttons. The
warning light (amber) in the instrument
cluster will illuminate.
Warning!Leaving the Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could
accidentally set the system or cause it to
go faster than you want. You could lose
control and have an accident. Always leave
the system off when you are not using it. 05100101-877-877AB
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Deactivating Speed Control
Push the OFF/CAN button. The
warning light (amber) in the
instrument cluster turns off.
When a speed has been set :the
warning light (green) in the
instrument cluster is illuminated, push
and hold the OFF/CAN button or push
the OFF/CAN button twice to
deactivate.
When a speed has not been set :the
warning light (amber) in the
instrument cluster is illuminated, push
the OFF/CAN button to deactivate.
Setting A Desired Speed
Proceed as follows:
1. Activate the Speed Control device
by pushing the ON button. The cruise
warning light (amber) illuminates.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed,
which must be more than 25 mph
(40 km/h).
3. Set the Speed Control by pushing
the SET (-) button at the desired speed.
The Speed Control is set at the
moment the SET (-) button is pushed.
Release the accelerator pedal
simultaneously. The
warning light
(green) illuminates.
Note: The Speed Control setting
cannot be performed under the
following conditions: Automatic transmission: the gear
selector is in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position.
Manual transmission: the gear
selector is in the NEUTRAL position or
when the clutch is disengaged (clutch
is depressed).
The parking brake is applied.
Release the SET (-) button at the
desired speed, otherwise the speed will
continue decreasing while the SET (-)
button is pushed and held (except
when the accelerator pedal is
depressed).
Note:
Release the SET (-) button at the
desired speed, otherwise the speed
will continue decreasing while the SET
(-) button is pushed and held (except
when the accelerator pedal is
depressed).
On a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while
ascending, or speed up while
descending.
The Speed Control will cancel if the
vehicle speed decreases below
16 mph (25 km/h) when climbing a
steep incline.
The Speed Control may cancel at
about 9 mph (15 km/h) below the
preset speed such as when climbing a
long, steep incline. The vehicle’s set speed is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Increasing Speed
To increase speed using the Speed
Control buttons:
Push the RES (+) button and hold it ,
your vehicle will accelerate. Release the
button at the desired speed.
Push the RES (+) button and release
it immediately , to adjust the set speed.
Multiple pushes of the button will
increase the set speed according to the
number of times it is pushed.
Increasing speed with a single RES
(+) button operation:
If the instrument cluster display for
vehicle speed is indicated in mph:
speed will increase in 1 mph
increments.
If the instrument cluster display for
vehicle speed is indicated in km/h:
speed will increase in 1 km/h
increments.
To increase speed using
accelerator pedal:
Press the accelerator pedal to
accelerate to the desired speed.
Push the SET (-) button and release it
immediately. This new set speed will be
saved.
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Note: Accelerate the vehicle to speed
up temporarily with the accelerator
pedal when the Speed Control is on.
Increasing the speed will not interfere
with, or change the set speed. Take
your foot off the accelerator to return to
the set speed.
Decreasing Speed
To decrease speed using the Speed
Control buttons:
Push the SET (-) button and hold it ,
the vehicle will gradually slow down.
Release the button at the desired
speed.
Push the SET (-) button and release
it immediately to adjust the set speed.
Multiple button pushes will decrease
the set speed according to the number
of times it is pushed.
Decreasing speed with a single SET
(-) button operation:
If the instrument cluster display for
vehicle speed is indicated in mph: the
speed will decrease in 1 mph
increments.
If the instrument cluster display for
vehicle speed is indicated in km/h: the
speed will decrease in 1 km/h
increments. Resume Speed
If any other method besides the
OFF/CAN button was used to cancel
cruising speed (such as applying the
brake pedal or pressing in the clutch
pedal) and the system is still activated,
the most recent set speed will
automatically resume when the RES (+)
button is pushed.
If vehicle speed is below 25 mph
(40 km/h), increase the vehicle speed
up to 16 mph (25 km/h) or more and
push RES (+) button.
Temporarily Canceling
The System
Warning!Leaving the Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could
accidentally set the system or cause it to
go faster than you want. You could lose
control and have an accident. Always leave
the system OFF when you are not using it.
To temporarily cancel the system, use
one of these methods:
Slightly press the brake pedal.
Press the clutch pedal (if equipped
with a manual transmission). Push OFF/CAN button.
If the RES (+) button is pushed when
the vehicle speed is 25 mph (40 km/h)
or higher, the system reverts to the
previously set speed.
Note: If any of the following conditions
occur, the Speed Control system is
temporarily canceled:
The parking brake is applied.
Automatic Transmission: the
gear selector is in the PARK or
NEUTRAL position.
Manual Transmission: the gear
selector is in the NEUTRAL position.
Automatic Transmission: the
Speed Control cannot be canceled
while driving in manual mode (gear
selector shifted from D to M position).
Therefore, engine braking will not be
applied even if the transmission is
shifted down to a lower gear. If
deceleration is required, lower the set
speed or press the brake pedal.
When the Speed Control system is
temporarily canceled, the speed cannot
be reset.
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RADAR SENSORS —
IF EQUIPPED Rear Radar Sensors
The following systems use the rear
radar sensors:
Blind Spot Monitoring System (BSM)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
The radar sensors function by detecting
the radio waves reflected off of a vehicle
approaching from the rear, or an
obstruction, sent from the radar sensor.
The radar sensors are installed inside
the rear bumper, one each on the left
and right sides.
Always keep the surface of the rear
bumper near the radar sensors clean so
that the radar sensors operate normally.
Also, do not apply items such as
stickers. Caution!If the rear bumper receives a severe
impact, the system may no longer operate
normally. Stop the system immediately and
contact an authorized dealer.
The detection ability of the radar
sensors has limitations. In the following
cases, the detection ability may be
decreased, and the system may not
operate normally:
The rear bumper near the radar
sensors has been damaged.
Snow, ice or mud has adhered to the
radar sensors on the rear bumper.
Operating in weather conditions such
as rain, snow and fog.
Note: Under the following conditions,
the radar sensors cannot detect objects
or it may be difficult to detect them:
Stationary objects on a road or a
road side such as small, two-wheeled
vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians,
animals, and shopping carts.
Vehicle shapes which do not reflect
radar waves well such as empty trailers
with a low vehicle height and sports
cars. Vehicles are shipped with the direction
of the radar sensors adjusted for each
vehicle to a loaded vehicle condition so
that the radar sensors detect
approaching vehicles correctly. If the
direction of the radar sensors has
changed, contact an authorized dealer.
The radar sensors are regulated by the
relevant radio wave laws of the country
in which the vehicle is driven. If the
vehicle is driven abroad, authorization
from the country in which the vehicle is
driven may be required.
Note:
For repairs or replacement of the
radar sensors, bumper repairs, paint
work, or replacement near the radar
sensors, consult an authorized dealer.
Turn off the radar system when
pulling a trailer or while an accessory,
such as a bicycle carrier, is installed to
the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the
radio waves emitted by the radar will
be blocked causing the system to not
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REAR PARK ASSIST
— IF EQUIPPED Rear Park Assist
Warning!Do not rely completely on the parking
sensor system and be sure to confirm the
safety around your vehicle visually when
driving. This system can assist the driver in
operating the vehicle in the forward and
backward directions while parking. The
detection ranges of the sensors are limited,
therefore, driving the vehicle while relying
only on the system may cause an accident.
Always confirm the safety around your
vehicle visually when driving.
Parking and other potentially dangerous
maneuvers are, however, always the
driver’s responsibility. When performing
these operations, always make sure that
there are no other people (especially
children) or animals on the route you want
to drive into. The parking sensors are an
aid for the driver, but the driver must never
allow their attention to lapse during
potentially dangerous maneuvers, even
those executed at low speeds. The Rear Park Assist System uses four
ultrasonic sensors (two rear sensors
and two rear corner sensors) to detect
obstructions around the vehicle while
parking the vehicle in a garage or
during parallel parking when the gear
selector is in REVERSE.
The system is equipped with an assist
device to notify the driver of the
approximate distance from the vehicle
to the surrounding obstruction using a
audible alert.
Note:
Do not install any accessories within
the detection ranges of the sensors. It
may affect the system operation.
Depending on the type of
obstruction and the surrounding
conditions, the detection range of a
sensor may narrow, or the sensors
may not be able to detect
obstructions. The system may not operate
normally under the following
conditions:
Mud, ice, or snow adhered to the
sensor area (operation will return to
normal when removed).
The sensor area is frozen (operation
will return to normal when the ice is
thawed).
The sensor is covered by a hand or
excessive force has been applied to
the bumper.
The vehicle is on a steep incline.
Under extremely hot or cold
weather conditions.
The vehicle is driven on bumps,
inclines, gravel, or grass covered
roads.
Anything which generates
ultrasound is near the vehicle, such as
another vehicle's horn, the engine
sound of a motorcycle, the air brakes
of a large-sized vehicle, or another
vehicle's sensors.
The vehicle is driven in heavy rain or
in road conditions causing water
splash.
A antenna for a radio transmitter is
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The vehicle is moving towards a tall
or square curbstone.
An obstruction is too close to the
sensor.
The following types of obstructions
may not be detected:
Thin objects such as wire or rope.
Things which absorb sonic waves
easily such as rain or snow.
Angular shaped objects.
Very tall objects, and those which
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Small, short objects.
Obstructions under the bumper
may not be detected. Obstructions
that are lower than the bumper or thin
which may have been initially detected
but are no longer detected as the
vehicle approaches more closely.
Always have the system inspected
by an authorized dealer if any force is
applied to the bumpers, even in a
minor accident. If the sensors have
been repositioned in any way, they
cannot detect obstructions. The system may have a malfunction
if the audible signal does not operate.
Contact an authorized dealer.
The beeper which indicates a
system malfunction may not be heard
if the ambient temperature is extremely
cold, or mud, ice, or snow adheres to
the sensor area. Remove any foreign
material from the sensor area.
When installing a trailer hitch,
contact an authorized dealer.
Caution!Only have repairs on the bumper in the
area of the sensors carried out by a
authorized dealer. Repairs on the bumper
that are not carried out properly may
compromise the operation of the parking
sensors.
Only have the bumpers repainted or any
retouches to the paint work in the area of
the sensors carried out by a authorized
dealer. Incorrect paint application could
affect the operation of the parking sensors. Sensor Detection Range
The sensors detect obstructions within
the following range:
Lateral Detection Range:
19 inches (50 cm)
Rear Detection Range: 59 inches
(150 cm)
System Operation
The system is operational when the
ignition is in the ON position and the
gear selector is shifted to REVERSE.
When an audible signal sounds, the
system is enabled for use.
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Parking Sensor Audible Alert
The audible alert will sound while the system is operating according to the following chart:
Rear Sensor Distance Detection Area Distance Between Vehicle And
Obstruction Audible Alert (*)
Farthest distance Approx. 59 - 23 inches (150 cm - 60 cm) Slow intermittent sound
Far distance Appr ox. 23 -17 inches (60 - 45 cm) Medium intermittent sound
Middle distance Approx. 17 -13 inches (45 - 35 cm) Fast intermittent sound
Close distance Within approx. 13 inches (35 cm) Continuous sound
(*) The rate at which the intermittent audible alert increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.
Rear Corner Sensor Distance Detection Area Distance Between Vehicle And
Obstruction Audible Alert (**)
Far distance Approx. 19 - 14 inches (50 - 38 cm) Medium intermittent sound
Middle distance Appr ox. 14 - 9.8 inches (38 - 25 cm) Fast intermittent sound
Close distance Within approx. 9.8 inches (25 cm) Continuous sound
(**) The rate at which the intermittent audible alert increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.
Note: If an obstruction is detected in a zone for six seconds or more, the audible alert stops, unless the obstruction is within
the close distance zone. If the same obstruction is detected in another zone, the corresponding audible alert is heard.
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When A Warning Alert Is Activated
The system notifies the driver of an obstacle by activating the audible alert. Beep How To Check
The audible alert is not heard. The system may have a malfunction. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
When the engine is turned ON, or if the parking sensor
detects a problem while driving, an intermittent audible
alert is heard one to four time s(*). Remove any foreign material from the sensor area. If the system continues to sound
the audible alert, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
( * ) The number of times the audible alert is heard changes depending on the malfunction location.
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PARKVIEW REAR
BACKUP CAMERA —
IF EQUIPPED Operation
The camera is located on the trunk lid,
above the license plate.
Switching The Display To Rear View
Camera Mode:
Place the gear selector in the REVERSE
position, after the ignition is turned to
ON, to switch the display to rear-view
camera mode.
Note:
When the gear selector is moved
from the REVERSE position and put in
any other position, the screen returns
to the previous display mode.
When parking in REVERSE, take
care over obstacles that may be above
or under the camera’s display range. When the display is cold, the
images could be more blurred than
usual, making it difficult to check the
conditions of the area around the
vehicle. Always use extreme caution
and verify the real conditions of the
area behind the vehicle with you own
eyes.
If water, snow, or mud is deposited
on the camera lens, clean it with a soft
cloth. If this does not clean it, use a
mild detergent.
If the camera is subjected to abrupt
temperature changes (from hot to cold
or vice versa), the rear-view monitor
may not work properly.
When replacing tires, contact an
authorized dealer. Replacing the tires
can cause the guide lines that appear
on the display to be misaligned.
Warning!Always use extreme caution and verify
the real conditions of the area behind the
vehicle. Backing up while looking only at
the screen is dangerous and can lead to an
accident or collision with an object. The
rear-view monitor is simply a system to aid
reversing. The view on the display can
show a situation that differs from the real
one.
Do not use the rear-view monitor under
the following conditions:
Roads covered in ice or snow. When snow chains are mounted or the
temporary space saver spare wheel is
fitted.
The rear trunk is not completely closed.
The vehicle is on a sloping road.
Using the rear-view monitor under the
conditions listed above is dangerous and
can cause damage to persons and/or the
vehicle.
Caution! Do not apply excessive force to the
camera. You could alter the position and
angle of the camera. Do not disassemble,
modify or remove it as this could
compromise the seal.
The camera’s cover is made of plastic.
Do not apply degreasers, organic solvents,
wax or glass polish to the camera’s cover.
If some substance ends up on the cover,
clean it off immediately with a soft cloth.
Do not rub the cover too much, nor
polish it with abrasive compounds or hard
brushes. The cover could be damaged and
create image problems.
If the vehicle has been involved in a
frontal, lateral or rear collision, the rear
parking camera’s alignment (location or
installation angle) may have been altered.
Contact a authorized dealer.
If the display shows "no video signal",
there may be a problem with the camera.
Contact an authorized dealer.07040110-124-008AB
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Display
Note: The images on the display can
show a situation that differs from the
actual view.
The field of view varies depending on
the vehicle and the road conditions. The
field of view is limited. Objects below
the bumper or around it’s sides may not
be displayed. The distance displayed by the camera
view differs from the actual view, as the
rear parking camera is equipped with a
special lens.
The camera could capture any
non-standard accessories installed on
the vehicle. Do not install non-standard
accessories that could interfere with the
camera’s view, such as lights or
reflectors. Note: If it is difficult to see the display
under the following conditions, it does
not mean that there is a malfunction:
In dark areas.
When the temperature around the
lens is particularly high or low.
When the camera is wet from rain
or due to a high atmospheric humidity.
When there is some foreign deposit
around the camera, such as mud.
When the camera lens reflects
sunlight or a headlight beam.
The image on the display may be
delayed if the temperature around the
camera is low.
Caution! To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView
should only be used as a parking aid. The
ParkView camera is unable to view every
obstacle or object in your drive path.
To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle
must be driven slowly when using ParkView
to be able to stop in time when an obstacle
is seen. It is recommended that the driver
look frequently over his/her shoulder when
using ParkView.07080913987987
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