2017 Abarth 124 Spider dead battery

a malfunction in the electrical system
and the boot lid cannot be unlocked,
the boot lid can be opened by
performing the emergency procedure
(refer to “When the boot lid cannot be
opened” paragraph in this chapter).
CLOSING
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Use both hands to push the boot lid
down until the lock snaps shut. Do not
slam it.
Pull up on the boot lid to make sure it is
secure.
WHEN BOOT LID
CANNOT BE OPENED
If the battery is dead, the boot cannot
be unlocked and opened. In this case,
the boot can be unlocked by taking
care of the dead battery situation.
If the boot cannot be unlocked even if
the dead battery situation has been
resolved, the electrical system may
have a malfunction.
Proceed as follows:
close the convertible top and remove
the windblocker fig. 31;
remove the fasteners on the right
side of the vehicle fig. 32;
partially peel back the cover on the
right side of the vehicle fig. 33;
turn and loosen the cap screws until
the screws start to spin free fig. 34;
pull out the cap and open the boot
lid fig. 35. After performing this
emergency measure, contact an Abarth
Dealership as soon as possible.
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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 an Abarth 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 an
Abarth Dealership as soon as possible.
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REFUELLING THE
VEHICLE
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Always stop the engine before
refuelling.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Only use premium unleaded fuel
(conforming to EN 228 specification
within E10) with a number of octanes
not lower than 95.
IMPORTANT USE ONLY UNLEADED
FUEL. Leaded fuel is harmful to the
catalytic converter and oxygen sensors
and will lead to deterioration of the
emission control system and or failures.
IMPORTANT The use of E10 fuel with
10% ethanol in Europe is safe for your
vehicle. Damage to your vehicle may
occur when ethanol exceeds this
recommendation.
IMPORTANT Never add fuel system
additives, otherwise the emission
control system could be damaged.
Contact an Abarth Dealership for
details.
REFUELLING
PROCEDURE
When the fuel filler flap end is pressed
with the doors unlocked, the fuel filler
flap rises fig. 97.The fuel filler flap operates in
conjunction with the door
locking/unlocking mechanism.
To close, press the fuel filler flap until a
click sound is heard.
IMPORTANT Make sure to lock both
the doors when leaving the vehicle.
IMPORTANT Lock the doors after
closing the fuel flap. If the fuel flap is
closed after locking the doors, the fuel
flap cannot be locked.
Fuel filler cap
To remove the fuel filler cap, turn it
anticlockwise fig. 98. Attach the
removed cap to the inner side of the
fuel flap.
To close the fuel filler cap, turn it
clockwise until a click is heard.
EMERGENCY FLAP
OPENING
In case of emergency (e.g. when the
battery is dead), to open the fuel filler
flap proceed as follows:
open the boot lid and pull the center
section of the plastic fastener 1 and
remove the fastener fig. 99;
partially peel back the cover 2 inside
the boot, then pull the emergency
release lever 3 fig. 100.
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INDEX
ABS system................68
Accessory socket.............37
Active bonnet................69
Active safety systems...........68
Advanced Keyless Entry System....14
AFS (Adaptive Front Lighting
System)..................27
Attaching the tow hooks........155
Auto-wiper control............28
Automatic climate control system.......................34
Automatic lighting.............25
Automatic transmission.........113
Auxiliary driving systems.........72
Battery (maintenance).........167
Battery charging procedure......170
Battery recharging............169
Bodywork (care and
maintenance).............172
Bonnet....................40
Bootlid ...................38
Boot lid (opening).............38
Brake Assist................111
Brake/clutch fluid (level check). . . .167
Checking levels.............165
Child restraint system suitability
for various seat position.......86
Child seat installation position.....85
Child-restraint precautions.......81Child-restraint system types......84
Climate control system..........30
CO2 emissions..............188
Coming Home light system.......25
Constant monitoring..........108
Control panel and instruments.....47
Convertible Top (lowering)........42
Convertible Top (Soft Top)........42
Cruise Control..............117
Dashboard..................8
Dead lock device.............16
Dimensions................182
Doors.....................16
Drive selection..............116
Driver Air Bag................96
DRL (Daytime Running Lights).....24
DSC system................68
Emergency flap opening.......125
Emergency stop signal system. . . .132
Emergency towing............157
Engine...................178
Engine compartment..........165
Engine coolant (level check)......166
Engine oil (level check).........166
Essential information............3
Exterior lights................24
Flash to pass...............25
Fluid capacities..............183
Fluids and lubricants..........184Front fog lights...............26
Fuel consumption............187
Fuel filler cap...............125
Fuse block (engine compartment)......................143
Fuse block (left side of the vehicle)......................146
Fuses (under the bonnet)........142
Fuses (vehicle's left side)........141
Gear lever positions..........113
Gear Shift Indicator............51
Hazard warning lights.........132
Hazard warning lights (control). . . .132
Head restraints...............21
Headlight washer.............29
Headlights..................24
Heated seats................19
Heavy-dute use of the vehicle
(scheduled servicing)........160
Highbeams.................25
HLA function................75
How the SRS Air bags work......96
How to use this manual..........3
Identification data............177
Ignition switch...............11
Immobilizer system............14
INFO switch.................50
Installing child restraint systems....90
Interior care................174
Interiors..................174
Internal equipment............37