steering FIAT SPIDER ABARTH 2017 Owner's Manual

Paddle Mode — If
Equipped
Tapping one of the steering
wheel-mounted shift paddles (+/-), if
equipped, while the gear selector is in
DRIVE (D), will activate Paddle Mode (a
temporary manual mode). The current
gear will be displayed in the instrument
cluster, with the "M" also illuminated.
The transmission will revert back to
normal operation (if the gear selector
remains in DRIVE) after a period of time,
depending on accelerator pedal activity.
Note: Because Paddle mode is only
temporary, use of the MANUAL (M)
position is recommended if you need to
drive the vehicle in a particular gear for
long periods.
Driving Tips
Overtaking
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades, press
the accelerator fully. The transmission
will shift to a lower gear, depending on
vehicle speed.
Note:
The accelerator pedal may initially
feel heavy as it is being pressed, then
feel lighter as it is pressed further. This
change in pedal force controls whether
or not kickdown should be performed. While the gear selector is in the
MANUAL (M) position and the Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) is turned off,
manual shift mode does not switch to
automatic shift mode even if the
accelerator pedal is completely
pressed. Tap the gear selector forward
or rearward to select the appropriate
gear.
Climbing steep grades from a stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:
1. Press the brake pedal.
2. Shift to DRIVE (D) or M1, depending
on the load weight and grade
steepness.
3. Release the brake pedal while
gradually accelerating.
Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift
to lower gears, depending on load
weight and grade steepness.
Descend slowly, using the brakes only
occasionally to prevent them from
overheating. SPORT MODE The Sport mode increases steering
feedback to the driver with slight
increase in effort and changes the
transmission shift schedules for more
aggressive shifting. This driving mode is
useful while driving on twisty roads
where more steering precision is
desired in spirited cornering.
To activate Sport mode, toggle the
Sport Mode button forward and hold for
approximately 2 seconds. You will see
“Sport” illuminate in the Instrument
Panel cluster. 05210101-12A-001AB
SPORT Button
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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
Speed Control Buttons
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Looking At The Display
The vehicle width guide lines are
displayed on the screen as a reference
to show the width of the vehicle
compared to the width of the parking
space to be entered while in REVERSE.
Vehicle Width Guide Lines: these
guide lines serve as a reference
showing the width of the vehicle.
Distance Guide Lines: these lines
indicate the approximate distance from
the rear of the vehicle (the rear edge of
the bumper). The red and yellow lines
indicates the points at about 19 inches
(50 cm), for the red line and 39 inches
(1 m) for the yellow line, from the rear
bumper (central point of each line). Warning!Drivers must be careful when backing up
even when using the ParkView Rear Back
Up Camera. Always check carefully behind
your vehicle, and be sure to check for
pedestrians, animals, other vehicles,
obstructions, or blind spots before backing
up. You are responsible for the safety of
your surroundings and must continue to
pay attention while backing up. Failure to
do so can result in serious injury or death.
Rear View Camera
Operation
The operating modes of the rear view
camera when the vehicle is in
REVERSE vary depending on traffic,
road, and vehicle conditions. Also, the
amount of turning and the duration of
the maneuver vary depending on the
conditions. Therefore, it is important to
check the surrounding conditions and
adapt the steering as necessary.
Note: The images from the rear
parking camera shown on the monitor
are reversed (mirror image).
1. Place the gear selector in the
REVERSE position to switch the display
to rear view camera mode.
2. Check the surrounding conditions
and begin backing up. 3. Once the vehicle starts to enter the
parking space, proceed slowly in
REVERSE while keeping the vehicle
width guide lines away from the two
sides of the parking space.
4. Continue to adjust the steering
wheel until the vehicle width guide lines
are parallel with the two sides of the
parking space.07080913-111-111
Vehicle Width Guide Lines 07080913989989
Entering Parking Spot
A — Rear Camera View
B — Check Surrounding Area
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5. Once the guide lines are parallel,
straighten the steering wheel and
reverse slowly into the parking space.
Continue to check the vehicle’s
surroundings and stop in the best
position possible (if the parking space
has dividing lines, check that the vehicle
width guide lines are parallel with them). 6. When the gear selector is moved
from the REVERSE position and put in
any other position, the screen returns to
the previous display mode.
Note:
Since there may be some
differences between the displayed
image and the real conditions, always
visually inspect the area behind the
vehicle, and the surrounding areas, to
make sure they are completely clear.
In the image of the parking space
(or garage) shown above, the rear of
the vehicle and the distance guide lines
may seem parallel on the monitor, but
may not be when the parked vehicle is
inspected.
When you enter a parking space
with a dividing line only on one side,
the dividing line and the vehicle width
guide lines may appear parallel on the
monitor, but may not be when the
parked vehicle is inspected.
Road Conditions And
Displayed Image
There are some differences between
what is shown on the display, and the
actual road conditions.
The different perceptions of distance
could lead to an accident. The
conditions that can lead to the different
perceptions of distance, listed below,
must be taken into consideration: When The Vehicle Slopes Due To
The Weight Of Passengers And
Load:
When the vehicle is rear heavy, the
object on the screen seems to be
further away than it really is.07080913990990
Entering Parking Spot
A — Rear Camera View
B — Check Surrounding Area 07080913991991
Loaded Vehicle Camera Angle
1 — Object
2 — Variance
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Light Bulbs
Front Lights
The bulbs are arranged as follows : Rear Lights
The bulbs are arranged as follows :
Replacing Exterior
Lights
Headlights (low beam)
(If Equipped with halogen bulb)
Proceed as follows:
1. If you are changing the right bulb,
start the engine, turn the steering wheel
all the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left bulb,
turn the steering wheel to the left.
2. Make sure the ignition is placed in
the OFF mode, and the headlight
switch is off. 3. Remove the fasteners in the seven
locations and partially peel back the
mud guard.
4. Turn the cover counterclockwise and
remove it, disconnect the connector
from the unit by pressing the tab on the
connector with your finger and pulling
the connector.
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
6. Disconnect the bulb from the
socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse
order of the removal procedure.04110102-L38-008AB
Head Lights
1 — High Beam with Daytime Running
Lights (DRL)/Position Light/Low Beam/
Side Marker
2 — Front Indicator Light
3 — Fog Light 04110102-L40-010AB
Rear Lights
4 — Position Light/Stop Light/Rear Di-
rection Indicator Light
5 — Reverse Light — If Equipped
6 — Third Stop Light 08020499000002
Mud Guard
1 — Fasteners
2 — Mud Guard
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Headlights (High Beam) With
Daytime Running Lights
(If Equipped With LED Lamps)
Proceed as follows:
1. If you are changing the right bulb,
start the engine, turn the steering wheel
all the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left bulb,
turn the steering wheel to the left.
2. Make sure the ignition is placed in
the OFF mode, and the headlight
switch is off.
3. Remove the fasteners in the seven
locations and partially peel back the
mud guard.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Turn the cover counterclockwise and
remove it, disconnect the connector
from the unit by pressing the tab on the
connector with your finger and pulling
the connector.
6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
7. Disconnect the bulb from the
socket.
8. Install the new bulb in the reverse
order of the removal procedure. Front Direction Indicator Lights
Proceed as follows:
1. If you are changing the right bulb,
start the engine, turn the steering wheel
all the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left bulb,
turn the steering wheel to the left.
2. Make sure the ignition is placed in
the OFF mode, and the headlight
switch is off.
3. Remove the fasteners in the five
locations and partially peel back the
mud guard.
4. Disconnect the connector from the
unit by pressing the tab on the
connector with your finger and pulling
the connector rearward.
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it. 08020499000010
Head Lamp Assembly
1 — High Beam Lamp
2 — Position Lamp
3 — Daytime Running Lamp 07031501-206-002AB
Mud Guard
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6. Disconnect the bulb from the
socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse
order of the removal procedure. Fog Lights
Proceed as follows:
1. If you are changing the right bulb,
start the engine, turn the steering wheel
all the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left bulb,
turn the steering wheel to the left.
2. Make sure the ignition is switched
off, and the headlight switch is off.
3. Remove the fasteners in the five
locations and partially peel back the
mud guard.
4. Disconnect the connector from the
unit by pressing the tab on the
connector with your finger and pulling
the connector.
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise, extract the bulb and
remove it.
6. Disconnect the bulb from the
socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse
order of the removal procedure.
Brake lights / Tail lights
Go to your authorized dealer when the
replacement of this lights is necessary. Side Direction Indicator Lights
Proceed as follows:
1. Make sure the ignition is placed in
the OFF mode, and the headlight
switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb,
start the engine, turn the steering wheel
all the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left bulb,
turn the steering wheel to the left.
3. Remove the fasteners in the five
locations and partially peel back the
mud guard.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector.
5. Remove the lens assembly by
pressing the tab on the unit with your
finger and pulling the unit forward to
compress in the internal catch, then pull
the cluster outwards.
6. Lift up the lens assembly, and then
remove the cluster and install the new
side direction indicator lens assembly in
the reverse order of the removal
procedure.07031501-207-001
Front Direction Indicator Housing
1 — Socket Assembly
2 — Bulb 07031501-208-002AB
Direction Indicator Lamp Connector
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Replacing Interior Light
Bulbs
Overhead Light
Proceed as follows:
1. Using a suitable tool to prevent
damage to the lens, remove the
overhead light by carefully prying on the
edge of the lens.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse
order of the removal procedure.
Trunk Light
Proceed as follows:
1. Using a suitable tool to prevent
damage to the to the lens, remove the
trunk light lens by carefully prying on
the edge of the lens. 2. Disconnect the connector from the
trunk light lens.
3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse
order of the removal procedure. REPLACING FUSES General Information
Warning! When replacing a blown fuse, always
use an appropriate replacement fuse with
the same amp rating as the original fuse.
Never replace a fuse with another fuse of
higher amp rating. Never replace a blown
fuse with metal wires or any other material.
Failure to use proper fuses may result in
serious personal injury, fire and/or property
damage.
Before replacing a fuse, make sure that
the ignition is off and that all the other
services are switched off and/or
disengaged.
If the replaced fuse blows again, contact
an authorized dealer.
If a general protection fuse for safety
systems (air bag system, braking system),
power unit systems (engine system,
transmission system) or steering system
blows, contact an authorized dealer.
Your vehicle's electrical system is
protected by fuses.
If any lights, accessories, or controls do
not work, inspect the appropriate circuit
protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside
element will be melted. If the same fuse
blows again, go to an authorized dealer
as soon as possible.07031502-201-001
Overhead Light Location
1 — Overhead Light Lens 07031502-202-001
Trunk Light
1 — Trunk Light Lens 07031502-203-001
Trunk Light Housing
2 — Connector
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DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
F46 EPS 60 A Power Steering System
F47 DEFOG 30
A Rear Window Defogger
F48 IG2 30 A For Protection Of Various Circuits
F49 — — —
F50 HEATER 40 A Air Conditioner
F51 — — —
F52 — — —
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Warning!Do not adhere the speed restriction sticker
to the padded area on the steering wheel.
Adhering the speed restriction sticker to
the padded area on the steering wheel is
dangerous because the air bag may not
operate (deploy) normally resulting in
serious injury. In addition, do not adhere
the sticker to areas where warning lights or
the speedometer cannot be viewed.
14. Adhere the repaired tire sticker to
the wheel of the flat tire.
15. When the tire inflates to the
specified tire inflation pressure, turn the
air compressor switch off, turn the
sleeve of the injection hose to the left,
and pull it out of the tire valve. 16. Remove the air compressor hose
from the injection valve of the bottle.
Then, install the injection hose to the
injection valve of the bottle to prevent
leakage of any remaining sealant.
Note: The remaining sealant in the
hose may spray out when the hose is
removed. Remove the hose carefully
because you may not be able to
remove the sealant contacting clothing
or other objects.
17. Install the tire valve cap.
18. Place the Tire Service Kit back into
its storage location.
19. Start driving immediately to spread
the sealant in the tire.
Note: Carefully drive the vehicle at a
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) or less. If
the vehicle is driven at a speed of
50 mph (80 km/h) or more, the vehicle
may vibrate. Note: With TPMS System: if the tire
is not properly inflated, the
warning
light will illuminate.
After driving the vehicle for about
10 minutes or 3 miles (5 km), connect
the air compressor to the tire using
Step nine of the procedure, and check
the tire inflation pressure using the tire
pressure gauge on the air compressor.
If the tire inflation pressure is lower than
the specified tire inflation pressure, turn
the air compressor on and wait until it
reaches the specified tire inflation
pressure.
The Tire Service Kit is completed
successfully if the tire inflation pressure
does not decrease. Carefully drive the
vehicle to the nearest authorized dealer
immediately and have the flat tire
replaced. Replacement with a new tire
is recommended. If the tire is to be
repaired or reused, consult an
authorized dealer.
Note:
If an emergency flat tire repair has
been performed using the Tire Service
Kit, FCA recommends that the tire be
replaced with a new one as soon as
possible. If the tire is to be repaired or
reused, contact an authorized dealer.
Thewheelcanbereusedifthe
sealant adhering to it is removed.
However, replace the valve with a new
one.08020202-031-667
Repaired Tire Sticker 08020202-031-668
Install Injection Hose To Sealant
Bottle
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