2017 Abarth 124 Spider brake light

IGNITION SWITCH
PUSH BUTTON START
POSITIONS
The system operates only when the key
is within operational range.
Each time the push button start fig. 3 is
pressed, the ignition switches in the
order of OFF, ACC, and ON. Pressing
the push button start again from ON
switches the ignition off.
Note
The engine starts by pressing the
push button start while depressing the
clutch pedal (manual transmission) or
the brake pedal (automatic
transmission). To switch the ignition
position, press the push button start
without depressing the pedal.
Do not leave the ignition switched
ON while the engine is not running.Doing so could result in the battery
going dead. If the ignition is left in ACC
(for automatic transmission, the selector
lever is in the P position, and the
ignition is in ACC), the ignition switches
off automatically after about
25 minutes.
OFF
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start
indicator light (amber) also turns off. In
this position the steering wheel is
locked.
Locked steering wheel
If the push button start indicator light
(green) is flashing and the beep sound
is heard, this indicates that the steering
wheel is not unlocked. To unlock the
steering wheel, press the push button
start while moving the steering wheel
left and right.
ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber)
illuminates. In this position the steering
wheel is unlocked. The keyless entry
system does not function while the
push button start has been pressed to
ACC, and the doors will not lock/unlock
even if they have been locked manually.ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off (the indicator light
amber illuminates when the ignition is
switched ON and the engine is not
running).
STARTING THE ENGINE
3) 4)
Proceed as follows:
make sure you are carrying the key;
occupants should fasten their seat
belts;
make sure the parking brake is on.
Continue to press the brake pedal firmly
until the engine has completely started;
manual transmission: continue to
press the clutch pedal firmly until the
engine has completely started.
Automatic transmission: put the
vehicle in park (P). If you must restart
the engine while the vehicle is moving,
shift into neutral (N);
verify that theindicator light
(green) in the instrument cluster
fig. 4 and the push button start
indicator light (green) illuminate;
press the push button start after both
the
indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster and the push button
start indicator light (green) illuminate;
after starting the engine, let it idle for
about 10 seconds.
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Manual transmission: the starter will
not operate if the clutch pedal is not
depressed sufficiently.
Automatic transmission: the starter
will not operate if the selector lever is
not in P or N and the brake pedal is not
depressed sufficiently.
IMPORTANT If thewarning light
(red) illuminates, or the push button
start indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate a problem with the
engine starting system and the inability
to start the engine or switch the ignition
to ACC or ON. Contact an Abarth
Dealership as soon as possible.
NOTE Whether the engine is cold or
warm, it should be started without the
use of the accelerator.
NOTE If the engine does not start the
first time, refer to “Starting a flooded
engine under emergency starting”paragraph. If the engine still does not
start, contact an Abarth Dealership.
Engine start function when key
battery is dead
When starting the engine by holding the
transmitter over the push button start
due to a dead key battery or a
malfunctioning key, be careful not to
allow the following, otherwise the signal
from the key will not be received
correctly and the engine may not start:
If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be
started using the following procedure:
continue to depress the brake pedal
firmly until the engine has completely
started;
manual transmission: continue to
depress the clutch pedal firmly until the
engine has completely started;
verify that the push button start
indication light (green) flashes;
touch the push button start using the
backside of the key (as shown in fig. 5 )
while the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes;
verify that the push button start
indicator light (green) turns on;
press the push button start to start
the engine.When touching the push button start
using the backside of the key as shown
in the illustration, touch the push button
start with the lock switch side of the key
facing up.
The engine cannot be started unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(manual transmission) or the brake
pedal is fully depressed (automatic
transmission).
If there is a malfunction with the push
button start function, the push button
start indicator light (amber) flashes. In
this case, the engine may start,
however contact an Abarth Dealership
as soon as possible.
If the push button start indicator light
(green) does not illuminate, perform the
operation from the beginning again. If it
does not illuminate contact an Abarth
Dealership.
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To switch the ignition position without
starting the engine, perform the
following operations after the push
button start indicator light (green) turns
on:
release the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or brake pedal (automatic
transmission);
press the push button start to switch
the ignition position. The ignition
switches in the order of ACC, ON, and
OFF each time the push button start is
pressed. To switch the ignition position
again, perform the operation from the
beginning.
TURNING THE ENGINE
OFF
5) 6)
Proceed as follows:
stop the vehicle completely;
manual transmission: shift into
neutral and set the parking brake.
Automatic transmission: shift the
selector lever to the P position and set
the parking brake.
press the push button start to turn
off the engine. The ignition position is
OFF.
IMPORTANT When leaving the vehicle,
make sure the push button start is off.
Emergency engine stop
Continuously pressing the push button
start or quickly pressing it any number
of times while the engine is running or
the vehicle is being driven will turn the
engine off immediately. The ignition
switches to ACC.
WARNING
3)Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever is
in P (automatic transmission) or in 1
stgear
or R (manual transmission). Leaving the
driver's seat without switching the ignition
off, setting the parking brake, and shifting
the selector lever to P (automatic
transmission) or to 1
stgear or R (manual
transmission) is dangerous. Unexpected
vehicle movement could occur which could
result in an accident. In addition, if your
intention is to leave the vehicle for even a
short period, it is important to switch the
ignition off, as leaving it in another position
will disable some of the vehicle's security
systems and run the battery down.
4)Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers.
Before using the key near people who use
medical devices, ask the medical device
manufacturer or your physician if radio
waves from the key will affect the device.5)Do not stop the engine while the vehicle
is moving. Stopping the engine while the
vehicle is moving for any reason other than
in an emergency is dangerous. Stopping
the engine while the vehicle is moving will
result in reduced braking ability due to the
loss of power braking, which could cause
an accident and serious injury.
6)Always take the key with you when you
leave your vehicle to prevent someone
from accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the parking brake.
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
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39)Do not stack cargo or objects higher
than the seatbacks: cargo stacked higher
than the seatbacks is dangerous. It can
block your view in the rearview mirror,
which might cause you to hit another car
when changing lanes.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)
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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).

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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For the following warning/indicator
lights:
Master warning light;
Brake system warning light;
ABS warning light;
Charging system warning light;
Engine oil warning light;
Check engine light;
High engine coolant temperature
warning light;
Automatic transmission warning light;
Power steering malfunction indicator
light;
Air Bag/Seat Belt pretensioner
system warning light;
Active bonnet warning light;
Low fuel warning light;
Seat belt warning light;
Seat belt warning light;
Door-ajar warning light;
Low washer fluid level warning light;
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
warning light;
KEY warning light;
LED headlight KEY warning light;
Wrench indicator light;
TCS/DSC indicator light;
DSC OFF indicator light;
Security indicator light;
Passenger Air Bag deactivation
indicator light (where provided).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 an Abarth Dealership.
Only for “Brake system warning
light”: the light turns on continuously
when the parking brake is applied.
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Red warning lights
Warning light What it means
PARKING BRAKE WARNING - WARNING LIGHT INSPECTION / LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
WARNING
Parking brake warning / Warning light inspection
The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched to START or
ON. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released.
Low brake fluid level warning
If the brake warning light remains illuminated even though the parking brake is released, the
brake fluid may be low or there could be a problem with the brake system. Park the vehicle in a
safe place immediately and contact an Abarth Dealership.
IMPORTANT Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Abarth
Dealership to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. Driving with the brake system
warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indicates that your brakes may not work at all or that
they could completely fail at any time. If this light remains illuminated, after checking that the
parking brake is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately.
IMPORTANT In addition, the effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need to
depress the brake pedal more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Abarth Dealership.
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) SYSTEM WARNING
If the EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) control unit determines that some components
are operating incorrectly, the control unit may illuminate the brake system warning light and the
ABS warning light simultaneously. The problem is likely to be the electronic brake force
distribution system. Stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Abarth
Dealership.
IMPORTANT Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated.
Contact an Abarth Dealership to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. Driving when
the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated simultaneously is
dangerous. When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an
emergency stop than under normal circumstances.
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Amber warning lights
Warning light What it means
ABS WARNING LIGHT
If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a
system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had no
ABS. Should this happen contact an Abarth Dealership as soon as possible.
NOTE When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and does not
indicate an ABS malfunction. Recharge the battery.
NOTE The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT
If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to note the
driving conditions when the light illuminated and contact an Abarth Dealership.
The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases:
the engine's electrical system has a problem;
the emission control system has a problem;
the fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty;
the phonic wheel learning, following disconnection of the battery, did not complete
successfully.
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