2016 FIAT 124 SPIDER dashboard

Warning light (red color) on dashboard trim
Warning light What it means
SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT
The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver or passenger's seat is occupied and the seat
belt is not fastened with the ignition switched ON.
If the driver or passenger's seat belt is unfastened (only when the passenger seat is occupied)
and the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than about 20 km/h, the warning light flashes. After a
short time, the LED stops flashing, but remains illuminated.
If a seat belt remains unfastened, the LED flashes again for a given period of time.
If the driver or passenger's seat belt is unfastened after the LED turns on, and the vehicle speed
exceeds 20 km/h, the LED flashes again.
Passenger occupant classification system: to allow the passenger occupant classification
sensor to function properly, do not place and sit on an additional seat cushion on the
passenger's seat. The sensor may not function properly because the additional seat cushion
could cause sensor interference.
Warning light (amber color) on dashboard trim
Warning light What it means
PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION INDICATOR 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,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

indicate when the system is not
operating properly.
IMPORTANT The TPMS malfunction
indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system
detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and
then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists. When the
malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or
signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate
tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one
or more tires or wheels on your vehicle
to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function properly.
IMPORTANT To avoid false readings,
the system samples for a little while
before indicating a problem. As a result
it will not instantaneously register a
rapid tire deflation or blow out.
Because this system detects slight
changes in tire conditions, the timing ofthe warning may be faster or slower in
the following cases.
the size, manufacturer, or the type of
tires is different from the specification;
the size, manufacturer, or the type of
a tire is different from the others, or the
level of tire wear is excessively different
between them;
a run-flat tire (where provided),
studless tire, snow tire, or tire chains
are used;
an emergency tire is used (tire
pressure monitoring system warning
light may flash and then continue
illuminating);
a tire is repaired using the emergency
flat tire repair kit;
the tire pressure is excessively higher
than the specified pressure, or the tire
pressure is suddenly lowered for some
reason such as a tire burst during
driving;
the vehicle speed is lower than about
15 km/h (9 mph) (including when the
vehicle is stopped), or the drive period
is shorter than 5 minutes;
the vehicle is driven on an extremely
rough road or a slippery, icy road;
hard steering and rapid
acceleration/deceleration are repeated
such as during aggressive driving on a
winding road;
load on the vehicle is applied to a tire
such as by loading heavy luggage toone side of the vehicle;
system initialization has not been
implemented with the specified tire
pressure.
System error activation
When the TPMS warning light flashes,
there may be a system malfunction.
Contact a Fiat Dealership.
A system error activation may occur in
the following cases:
when there is equipment or a device
near the vehicle using the same radio
frequency as that of the tire pressure
sensors;
when a metallic device such as a
non-genuine navigation system is
equipped near the center of the
dashboard, which may block radio
signals from the tire pressure sensor to
the receiver unit;
when using the following devices in
the vehicle that may cause radio
interference with the receiver unit;
a digital device such as a personal
computer;
a current converter device such as a
DC-AC converter;
when excess snow or ice adheres to
the vehicle, especially around the
wheels;
when the tire pressure sensor
batteries are exhausted;
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SAFETY

SBA SYSTEM
(Seat Belt Alert)
SEAT BELT WARNING
LIGHT
The LED on dashboard trim turns on if
the driver or passenger's seat is
occupied and the seat belt is not
fastened with the ignition switched ON.
If the driver or passenger's seat belt is
unfastened (only when the passenger
seat is occupied) and the vehicle is
driven at a speed faster than about
20 km/h, the
LED flashes. After a
short time, the LED stops flashing, but
remains illuminated.
If a seat belt remains unfastened, the
LED flashes again for a given period of
time. In this case, fasten the seat belt.
If the driver or passenger's seat belt is
unfastened after the LED turns on, and
the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h, the
LED flashes again.
SEAT BELT
PRETENSIONER AND
LOAD LIMITING
SYSTEMS
PRETENSIONERS
88) 89) 90) 91)
For optimum protection, the driver and
passenger seat belts are equipped with
pretensioner and load limiting systems.
For both these systems to work
properly you must wear the seat belt
properly.
When a collision is detected, the
pretensioners deploy simultaneously
with the air bags. For deployment
details, refer to the “SRS air bag
deployment criteria” paragraph in this
chapter.
The seat belt retractors remove slack
quickly as the air bags are expanding.
Any time the air bags and seat belt
pretensioners have fired they must be
replaced.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to “Warning lights and messages”
and “Warning sound is activated”
paragraph in “Knowing the instrument
panel” chapter.
In addition, the pretensioner system for
the passenger, like the front and side
passenger air bag, is designed to onlydeploy when the passenger occupant
classification sensor detects a
passenger sitting on the passenger's
seat. For details, refer to the passenger
occupant classification sensor.
IMPORTANT The pretensioner system
may not operate depending on the type
of the collision. For details, refer to the
“SRS Air Bag deployment criteria”
paragraph.
IMPORTANT Some smoke (non-toxic
gas) will be released when the air bags
and pretensioners deploy. This does
not indicate a fire. This gas normally
has no effect on occupants, however,
those with sensitive skin may
experience slight skin irritation. If
residue from the deployment of the air
bags or the pretensioner system gets
on the skin or in the eyes, wash it off as
soon as possible.
LOAD LIMITER
The load limiting system releases belt
webbing in a controlled manner to
reduce belt force on the occupant's
chest.
While the most severe load on a seat
belt occurs in frontal collisions, the load
limiter has an automatic mechanical
function and can activate in any
accident mode with sufficient occupant
movement.
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110)Make sure the child restraint system
is properly secured. A child restraint
system that is not secured is dangerous. In
a sudden stop or collision, it can become a
projectile and hit someone, causing serious
injury. When not in use, remove it from the
vehicle, put it in the trunk or at least make
sure it is securely fastened to the ISOFIX
anchors.
111)Make sure there are no seat belts or
foreign objects near or around the ISOFIX
anchor secured child restraint system. Not
following the child restraint system
manufacturer's instructions when installing
the child restraint system is dangerous. If
seat belts or a foreign object prevent the
child restraint system from being securely
attached to the ISOFIX anchors and the
child-restraint system is installed
improperly, the child restraint system could
move in a sudden stop or collision causing
serious injury or death to the child or other
occupants. When installing the child
restraint system, make sure there are no
seat belts or foreign objects near or around
the ISOFIX anchors. Always follow the child
restraint system manufacturer's
instructions.SUPPLEMENTARY
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
SRS - AIR BAG
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) PRECAUTIONS
112) 113) 114)
The front and side supplementary
restraint systems (SRS) include different
types of air bags.
IMPORTANT Please verify which kinds
of air bags are equipped on your
vehicle by locating the “SRS AIR BAG”
location indicators.
These indicators are visible in the area
where the air bags are installed.
The air bags are installed in the
following locations:
the steering wheel hub (driver air
bag);
the passenger dashboard (passenger
air bag);
the outer sides of the seat backs
(side air bags).
The air bag supplementary restraint
systems are designed to provide
supplementary protection in certain
situations so seat belts are always
important in the following ways.
Without seat belt usage, the air bagscannot provide adequate protection
during an accident. Seat belt usage is
necessary to:
keep the occupant from being
thrown into an inflating air bag;
reduce the possibility of injuries
during an accident that is not designed
for air bag inflation, such as roll-over or
rear impact;
reduce the possibility of injuries in
frontal, near frontal or side collisions
that are not severe enough to activate
the air bags;
reduce the possibility of being thrown
from your vehicle;
reduce the possibility of injuries to
lower body and legs during an accident
because the air bags provide no
protection to these parts of the body;
hold the driver in a position which
allows better control of the vehicle.
A child who is too small to use a seat
belt must be properly secured using a
child restraint system.
Carefully consider which child restraint
system is necessary for your child and
follow the installation directions in this
Owner Handbook as well as the child
restraint system manufacturer's
instructions.
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HOW THE SRS AIR BAGS
WORK
115) 116) 117) 118) 119) 120) 121) 122) 123) 124) 125) 128)
129)
Your vehicle is equipped with the
following types of SRS air bags. SRS air
bags are designed to work together
with the seat belts to help to reduce
injuries during an accident. The SRS air
bags are designed to provide further
protection for passengers in addition to
the seat belt functions. Be sure to wear
seat belts properly.
Seat Belt Pretensioners
The seat belt pretensioners are
designed to deploy in moderate or
severe frontal, near frontal collisions. In
addition, during a side collision, the
pretensioner operates on the side in
which the collision occurs. The
pretensioners operate differently
depending on what types of air bags
are equipped. For details on the seat
belt pretensioner operation, refer to the
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria
Driver Air Bag
The driver's air bag is mounted in the
steering wheel fig. 74.When air bag crash sensors detect a
frontal impact of greater than moderate
force, the driver's air bag inflates quickly
helping to reduce injury mainly to the
driver's head or chest caused by
directly hitting the steering wheel. For
more details about air bag deployment,
refer to "SRS Air Bag deployment
criteria" in this chapter.
Passenger Air Bag
(Single stage)
The passenger air bag is mounted in
the passenger dashboard fig. 75.The inflation mechanism for the
passenger air bag is the same as the
driver's air bag, as mentioned above.
For more details about air bag
deployment, refer to "SRS Air Bag
deployment criteria" in this chapter.
In addition, the passenger air bag is
designed to only deploy when the
passenger occupant classification
sensor detects a passenger sitting on
the passenger's seat. For more details
about air bag deployment, refer to
"SRS Air Bag deployment criteria" in
this chapter.
Side Air Bags
The side air bags are mounted in the
outer sides of the seat backs fig. 76.
When the air bag crash sensors detect
a side impact of greater than moderate
force, the system inflates the side air
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INTERIORS
SEATS AND FABRIC
PARTS
Seat belt maintenance
213) 214)
Clean the soiled area by lightly dabbing
it with a soft cloth soaked in a mild
detergent (approx. 5%) diluted with
water.
Wipe off the remaining detergent using
a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
Before retracting seat belts which have
been pulled out for cleaning, dry them
off thoroughly and make sure there is
no remaining moisture on them.
NOTE Clean seat belts diligently if they
get dirty. Leaving them uncleaned will
make it dif cult to clean them later, and
it may affect the smooth retracting of
the seat belt.
PLASTIC PART
MAINTENANCE
54)
Instrument panel top maintenance
212)
Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth
soaked in a mild detergent (approx. 5%)
diluted with water.Wipe off the remaining detergent using
a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
WARNING
212)Do not spray water into the vehicle
cabin. Spraying water into the vehicle cabin
is dangerous as electrical devices such as
the audio and switches could get wet
resulting in a malfunction or vehicle fire.
213)If a seat belt appears frayed or has
abrasions, have it replaced by a Fiat
Dealership. If a seat belts is used under
such a condition, it cannot function at its
full capacity which could result in serious
injury or death.
214)Use a mild detergent to remove
soiling from a seat belt. If organic solvents
are used for cleaning the seat belts or they
become stained or bleached, there is the
possibility of them becoming weakened
and as a result, they may not function at
their full capacity which could cause
serious injury or death.
215)Never use flammable products, such
as petrol ether or rectified petrol to clean
the inside of the car. The electrostatic
charges which are generated by rubbing
during the cleaning operation may cause a
fire.
216)Do not keep aerosol cans in the car:
they might explode. Aerosol cans must not
be exposed to a temperature exceeding
50°C. When the vehicle is exposed to
sunlight, the internal temperature can
greatly exceed this value.217)There must be no obstacles on the
floor underneath the pedals; make sure
that mats are always flat and do not
interfere with the pedals.
IMPORTANT
54)Never use alcohol, petrols and
derivatives to clean the dashboard and
instrument panel lens.
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INDEX
ABS system................67
Active bonnet precautions........68
Active safety systems...........67
Advanced Keyless Entry System....14
AFS (Adaptive Front Lighting
System)..................27
Attaching the tow hooks........150
Auto-wiper control............29
Automatic climate control system.......................34
Automatic lighting.............25
Automatic transmission.........111
Auxiliary driving systems.........71
Battery (maintenance).........162
Battery recharging............164
Bodywork (care and
maintenance).............167
Bonnet....................40
Boot lid...................38
Boot lid (opening).............38
Brake Assist................110
Brake/clutch fluid (level check). . . .162
Checking levels.............160
Child restraint system suitability
for various seat position.......85
Child seat installation position.....84
Child-restraint precautions.......80
Child-restraint system types......83
Climate control system..........31CO2 emissions..............184
Coming Home light system.......25
Constant monitoring..........107
Control panel and instruments.....46
Convertible Top (lowering)........41
Convertible Top (Soft Top)........41
Cruise Control..............114
Dashboard..................8
Dimensions................177
Doors.....................16
Double locking system..........16
Driver Air Bag................95
DRL (Daytime Running Lights).....24
DSC system................67
Emergency flap opening.......120
Emergency stop signal system. . . .127
Emergency towing............152
Engine...................172
Engine compartment..........160
Engine coolant (level check)......161
Engine oil (level check).........161
Essential information............3
Exterior lights................24
Flash to pass...............25
Fluid capacities..............178
Fluids and lubricants..........179
Front fog lights...............25
Fuel consumption............183
Fuel filler cap...............120Fuse block (engine compartment)......................138
Fuse block (left side of the vehicle)......................141
Fuses (under the bonnet)........137
Fuses (vehicle's left side)........136
Gear lever positions..........112
Gear Shift Indicator............50
Hazard warning lights.........127
Hazard warning lights (control). . . .127
Head restraints...............21
Headlight washer.............30
Headlights..................24
Heated seats................19
Heavy-dute use of the vehicle
(scheduled servicing)........155
High beams.................25
HLA function................74
How the SRS Air bags work......95
How to use this manual..........3
Identification data............171
Ignition switch...............11
Immobilizer system............15
INFO switch.................49
Installing child restraint systems....89
Interiors..................169
Jump starting..............148
Jump starting (procedure).......148
Key battery replacement........10
Keyless Entry System...........9
Keys......................9
INDEX