2016 FIAT 124 SPIDER keyless

Warning light What it means
KEY WARNING LIGHT (illuminate)
If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it illuminates continuously.
IMPORTANT If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light
(amber) flashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it using the
emergency operation for starting the engine, and contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
Refer to “Emergency operation for starting operation” in “Starting the engine” paragraph.
KEY WARNING LIGHT (flashing)
Advanced key malfunction
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
The advanced key battery is dead: replace the key battery.
The advanced key is not within the operation range/is placed in areas inside the
cabin where it is difficult for the key to be detected: bring the advanced key into the
operation range.
A key from another manufacturer similar to the advanced key is in the operation
range: take the key from another manufacturer similar to the advanced key out of the operation
range.
Without the ignition switched off, the advanced key is taken out of the cabin, and
then all the doors are closed: bring the advanced key back into the cabin.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM
The warning light switches on to report a failure of the vehicle security alarm system. Contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

MESSAGE INDICATED ON
DISPLAY
(versions with Radio 7”)
If a message is displayed in the center
display, take appropriate action (in a
calm manner) according to the
displayed message.
If the following messages are displayed
in the centre display, a vehicle system
may be malfunctioning:
Engine Coolant Temperature
High: displays if the engine coolant
temperature has increased excessively.
Changing System Malfunction:
displays if the charging system has a
malfunction.
Temperature Warning: the
following message is displayed when
the temperature around the centre
display is high. Lowering the
temperature in the cabin or the
temperature around the centre display
by avoiding direct sunlight is
recommended.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING SOUND IS
ACTIVATED
A warning sound is activated in
following cases:
Lights-on reminder;
Air Bag/seat belt pretensioner
system;
Active bonnet (where provided);
Ignition not switched off (STOP);
Key removed from vehicle;
Request switch inoperable (versions
with advanced keyless function);
Key left-in-boot compartment
(versions with advanced keyless
function);
Key left-in-vehicle (versions with
advanced keyless function);
Vehicle speed alarm (where
provided);
Tire inflation pressure warning beep
(where provided);
Outside temperature (where
provided);
Electronic steering lock;
Speed limiter (where provided);
120 km/h warning (where provided).
WARNING
61)Never tamper with the air
bag/pretensioner systems and always
contact a Fiat Dealership perform all
servicing and repairs. Self-servicing or
tampering with the systems is dangerous.
An air bag/pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled causing
serious injury or death.62)Do not drive the vehicle with the active
bonnet warning light turned on or flashing.
Driving the vehicle with the active hood
warning light turned on or flashing is
dangerous as the active hood mechanism
may not activate normally and function as
intended in the event the vehicle were to
contact a pedestrian.
63)If the TPMS warning light illuminates or
flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep
sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed
immediately and avoid sudden
maneuvering and braking. If the warning
light illuminates or flashes, or the tire
pressure warning beep sound is heard, it is
dangerous to drive the vehicle at high
speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering
or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen
and result in an accident. To determine if
you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a
safe position where you can check the
visual condition of the tire and determine if
you have enough air to proceed to a place
where air may be added and the system
monitored again by Fiat Dealership or a tire
repair station.
64)Do not ignore the TPMS warning light.
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is
dangerous, even if you know why it is
illuminated. Have the problem taken care of
as soon as possible before it develops into
a more serious situation that could lead to
tire failure and a dangerous accident.
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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