2016 Abarth 124 Spider tow

DOORS
LOCK / UNLOCK WITH
AUXILIARY KEY
7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14)
Both doors and the boot lid, fuel filler
flap lock automatically when the driver's
door is locked using the auxiliary key.
They both unlock when the driver's
door is unlocked using the auxiliary key.
Turn the auxiliary key toward the front to
lock, toward the back to unlock.
MANUAL LOCK / UNLOCK
Operation from inside
Both doors and the boot lid, fuel filler
flap lock automatically when the driver's
door-lock knob is pressed. They both
unlock when the driver's door-lock
knob 1 fig. 7 is pulled out.
IMPORTANT The red indication 2 can
be seen when the door-lock knob is
unlocked.
Operation from outside
To lock the passenger door with the
door-lock knob from the outside, press
the door-lock knob to the lock position
and close the door (holding the door
handle in the open position is not
required). This does not operate the
other door locks.
IMPORTANT When locking the door
this way: be careful not to leave the key
inside the vehicle.The driver's door lock
knob cannot be used while the driver's
door is open.
DOUBLE LOCKING
SYSTEM
(where provided)
System activation
Proceed as follows:
close both the windows and the
convertible top;
switch the ignition off and take the
key with you;
close both doors and boot lid;
insert the auxiliary key in the driver's
door, turn the auxiliary key to the lock
position fig. 8, and return it to the
centre position. Then turn it to the lock
position again within 3 seconds;
theindicator light illuminates for
about 3 seconds to indicate that the
system has been activated.
You can also activate the system by
pressing the lock button on the
transmitter twice within 3 seconds.
With the advanced keyless function:
you can also activate the system by
pressing the request switch twice within
3 seconds.
NOTE The system cannot be activated
when any door is open.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS
HEADLIGHTS
Turn the headlight switch 1 fig. 18 to
turn the headlights, other exterior lights
and dashboard illumination ON or OFF.
When the headlight switch is turned to
the
orposition, the
lights-on indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
With auto-light control
When the headlight switch is turned to
theAUTOposition, the lights-on
indicator light in the instrument cluster
turns on/off in conjunction with the
automatic on/off operation of the
headlights.
IMPORTANT To prevent discharging the
battery, do not leave the lights on while
the engine is off unless safety requires
them.
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DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)
40) 41)
Some countries require moving vehicles
to have their lights on (running lights)
during the daytime.
The running lights turn on automatically
when the vehicle starts moving.
They turn off when the parking brake is
operated or the selector lever is shifted
to the P position (versions with
automatic transmission).
HIGH BEAMS
The headlights switch between high
and low beams by moving the lever
forward or backward.
When the headlight high-beams are on,
the
warning light is turned on.
FLASH TO PASS
Can be used when the ignition is
switched ON.
To flash the headlights, pull the lever
fully towards you (the headlight switch
does not need to be on).
The
warning light in the instrument
cluster illuminates simultaneously.
The lever will return to the normal
position when released.

TURN SIGNALS
The ignition must be switched ON to
use the turn and lane-change signals.
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.
If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever to
its original position.
The turn signal indicators (green)
in the instrument cluster flash
according to the operation of the turn
signal lever to show which signal is
working.
If an indicator light stays on without
flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one
of the turn signal bulbs may be burned
out.
LANE CHANGE SIGNALS
Move the lever halfway toward the
direction of the lane change (until the
indicator flashes) and hold it there. It will
return to the off position when released.
Three-flash turn signal
After releasing the turn signal lever, the
turn signal indicator flashes three times.
The operation can be cancelled by
moving the lever in the direction
opposite to which it was operated.
Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFS)
(where provided)
The adaptive front lighting system (AFS)
automatically adjusts the headlight
beams to the left or right in conjunction
with the operation of the steering wheel
after the headlights have been turned
on.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to “Warning lights on instrument
panel” paragraph in “Knowing the
instrument panel” chapter.
NOTE
Headlights are equipped which do
not blind drivers approaching in the
opposite direction no matter what side
of the road you must drive your vehicle
(left-hand or right-hand traffic).
Therefore, it is not necessary to adjust
the optical axis of the headlights when
switching temporarily to driving on the
opposite side of the road (left-hand or
right-hand traffic).
The Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) function can be switched to
operable/ inoperable using the
personalisation function. Refer to
“Personalisation features” paragraph in
“Knowing the instrument panel”
chapter.
WARNING
40)The daytime running lights are an
alternative to the dipped beam headlights
for driving in countries where it is
compulsory to have lights on during the
day; where it is not compulsory, the use of
daytime running lights is permitted.
41)Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped beam headlights when driving at
night or through tunnels. The use of
daytime running lights is governed by the
highway code of the country in which you
are driving. Comply with legal
requirements.
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overheating and possible fire by a
circuit breaker. This mechanism will
automatically stop operation of the
blades, but only for about 5 minutes. If
this happens, turn off the wiper switch
and park off the right-of-way, and
remove the snow and ice. After
5 minutes, turn on the switch and the
blades should operate normally. If they
do not resume functioning, contact an
Abarth Dealership as soon as possible.
Drive to the side of the road and park
off the right-of-way. Wait until the
weather clears before trying to drive
with the wipers inoperative.
WINDSCREEN 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.
If the washer does not work, inspect
the fluid level. If the fluid level is normal,
contact an Abarth Dealership.With headlight washers
When the headlights are on, the
headlight washers operate
automatically once every fifth time the
windshield washer operates.HEADLIGHT WASHER(where provided)
The ignition must be switched ON and
the headlights must be turned on.
The headlight washers fig. 22 operate
automatically once every fifth time the
windshield washer operates. If you
want to operate headlight washers,
double flick the wiper lever.
WARNING
42)Use only windshield washer fluid or
plain water in the reservoir. Using radiator
antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If
sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the
windshield, affect your visibility, and could
result in an accident.
43)Only use windshield washer fluid mixed
with anti-freeze protection in freezing
weather conditions. Using windshield
washer fluid without antifreeze protection in
freezing weather conditions is dangerous
as it could freeze on the windshield and
block your vision which could cause an
accident. In addition, make sure the
windshield is sufficiently warmed using the
defroster before spraying the washer fluid.
44)Make sure the device is switched off
whenever the windscreen must be
cleaned.
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CONVERTIBLE TOP
(SOFT TOP)
LOWERING THE
CONVERTIBLE TOP
IMPORTANT Do not sit on the folded
convertible top. Otherwise, the
convertible top could be damaged or
you may fall off and be injured.
Proceed as follows:
make sure the parking brake is
applied. If the engine is running, turn it
off;
make sure there are no objects
which have been placed in the area
where the convertible top is to be
retracted;
with the lock release button 1
fig. 40 depressed forward (red mark
2 visible), pull back the top latch lever 3
fig. 41 to unlock it;
remove the striker 4 from the anchor
5 fig. 42;
IMPORTANT If the power windows do
not go down automatically, fully open
the windows.
standing outside of the vehicle, hold
the convertible top along the front edge
6 fig. 43 and pull it toward the vehicle
rear;
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IMPORTANT To lower the convertible
top from inside the vehicle, use the
convertible top's handles 6 fig. 43.
move the convertible top rearward
and fold it while pressing the rear glass
lightly with your hand;
with the back end of the convertible
top pressed, press the front end until a
latch sound is heard fig. 44. Lightly rock
the retracted convertible top to make
sure it is securely locked.
RAISING THE
CONVERTIBLE TOP
Proceed as follows:
make sure the parking brake is
applied. If the engine is running, turn it
off;
pull up the unlock lever 1 to
disengage the lock 1 fig. 45;
standing outside of the vehicle, hold
the convertible top along the front edge
and pull it towards the vehicle front;
IMPORTANT If the power windows do
not go down automatically, fully open
the windows.
IMPORTANT To raise the convertible
top from inside the vehicle, use the
convertible top's handles 2 fig. 46.
sitting in a seat, grasp the convertible
top's handles 3 fig. 47, and press the
convertible top against the windscreen.
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operates for about two seconds and
therefore, relying only on the system,
when accelerating from a stop is
dangerous because the vehicle may
move (roll) unexpectedly and cause an
accident. The vehicle could roll
depending on the vehicle's load or if it
is towing something. In addition, for
vehicles with a manual transmission,
the vehicle could still roll depending on
how the clutch pedal or the accelerator
pedal is operated. Always confirm the
safety around the vehicle before starting
to drive the vehicle.
WARNING
76)The presence of the TPMS does not
permit the driver to neglect regular checks
of the tire pressure, including for the spare
wheel, and correct maintenance: the
system is not used to signal a possible fault
to a tire. Tire pressure must be checked
with tires rested and cold. Should it
become necessary for whatever reason to
check pressure with warm tires, do not
reduce pressure even though it is higher
than the prescribed value. Repeat the
check when the tires are cold.
77)Replacing the normal tires with winter
tires and vice versa requires an inspection
of the TPMS, which should be carried out
only by an Abarth Dealership.78)Changes in outside temperature may
cause tire pressures to vary. The system
may temporarily indicate insufficient
pressure. In this case check the tire
inflation pressure with the tires cold and, if
necessary top up the inflation pressure.
OCCUPANT
PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
The most important safety equipment
of the vehicle comprise the following
protection systems:
seat belts;
SBA (Seat Belt Alert) system;
head restraints;
child restraint systems;
front air bags and side air bags.
Read the information given the following
pages with the utmost care.
It is of fundamental importance that the
protection systems are used in the
correct way to guarantee the maximum
possible safety level for the driver and
the passengers.
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SAFETY

STARTING AND OPERATING
Let’s get to the "heart" of the vehicle:
seeing how you can exploit all of its
potential to the full.
We’ll look at how to drive it safely in any
situation, so that it can be a welcome
companion, with our comfort and our
wallets in mind.STARTING THE ENGINE.......110
PARKING.................110
PARKING BRAKE............111
MANUAL TRANSMISSION......112
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. . . .113
SPORT MODE..............116
CRUISE CONTROL...........117
SPEED LIMITER.............120
PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM.....123
REFUELLING THE VEHICLE.....125
REAR CAMERA (PARKVIEW REAR
BACKUP CAMERA)...........126
TOWING TRAILERS..........130
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