2017 Abarth 124 Spider tow

181)Do not allow the positive (+) terminal
to contact any other metal object that
could cause sparks. Flames and sparks
near open battery cells are dangerous.
Hydrogen gas, produced during normal
battery operation, could ignite and cause
the battery to explode. An exploding
battery can cause serious burns and
injuries. When working near a battery, do
not allow metal tools to contact the positive
(+) or negative (–) terminal of the battery.
182)Keep all flames, including cigarettes,
and sparks away from open battery cells.
Flames and sparks near open battery cells
are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could
ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns
and injuries.
183)Do not jump-start a frozen battery or
one with a low fluid level. Jump-starting a
frozen battery or one with a low fluid level is
dangerous. It may rupture or explode,
causing serious injury.
184)Route the jumper leads away from
parts that will be moving. Connecting a
jumper lead near or to moving parts
(cooling fans, belts) is dangerous. The lead
could get caught when the engine starts
and cause serious injury.
185)Never tow a vehicle to start it. Towing
a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The
vehicle being towed could surge forward
when its engine starts, causing the two
vehicles to collide. The occupants could be
injured.186)Connect the negative lead to a good
ground point (see figure) away from the
battery. Connecting the end of the second
jumper lead to the negative (–) terminal of
the discharged battery is dangerous. A
spark could cause the gas around the
battery to explode and injure someone.
IMPORTANT
34)Do not connect the cable to the
negative terminal (–) of the flat battery. The
following spark could lead to battery
explosion and cause serious harm. Only
use the specific earth point; do not use any
other exposed metallic part.
TOWING THE
VEHICLE
ATTACHING THE TOW
HOOKS
35) 36) 37)
Proceed as follows:
remove the towing eyelet and the
wheel brace from the luggage
compartment;
wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar
tool with a soft cloth to prevent damage
to a painted bumper, and open the cap
located on the front 1 fig. 144 or rear
bumper 2 fig. 145.
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IMPORTANT Do not use excessive
force as it may damage the cap or
scratch the painted bumper surface.
IMPORTANT Remove the cap
completely and store it so as not to lose
it.
securely install the towing eyelet
using the wheel brace or equivalent
front fig. 146 and rear fig. 147;
hook the towing rope to the towing
eyelet.
Note
Be careful not to damage the towing
eyelet and towing hook, vehicle body,
or transmission system when towing
under the following conditions:
do not tow a vehicle heavier than
yours;
do not suddenly accelerate your
vehicle as it will apply a severe shock tothe towing eyelet and towing hook or
rope;
do not attach any rope other than to
the towing eyelet and towing hook.
IMPORTANT The towing eyelet should
be used in an emergency (to get the
vehicle out of a ditch or a snow bank,
for example).
IMPORTANT When using the towing
eyelets, always pull the lead or chain in
a straight direction with respect to the
eyelet. Never apply a sideways force.
IMPORTANT When towing with chain
or lead, wrap the chain or lead with a
soft cloth near the bumper to prevent
damage to the bumper.
IMPORTANT
35)Before starting towing operations, put
the ignition switch to OFF position.
36)Before tightening the tow hook, clean
the threaded housing thoroughly. Make
sure that the tow hook is fully fastened in
the housing before towing the vehicle.
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37)The front and rear tow hooks should be
used only for emergencies on the road. You
are allowed to tow the vehicle for short
distances using an appropriate device in
accordance with the highway code (a rigid
bar), to move the vehicle on the road in
readiness for towing or transport via a
breakdown vehicle. Tow hooks MUST NOT
be used to tow vehicles off the road or
where there are obstacles and/or for
towing operations using ropes or other
non-rigid devices. Respecting the above
conditions, towing must take place with
two vehicles (one towing, the other towed)
aligned as much as possible along the
same center line.EMERGENCY
TOWING
TOWING DESCRIPTION
Proper lifting and towing are necessary
to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Government and local laws must be
followed.
A towed vehicle usually should have its
drive wheels (rear wheels) off the
ground. If excessive damage or other
conditions prevent this, use wheel
dollies.
When towing with the rear wheels on
the ground, release the parking brake.
IMPORTANT Do not tow the vehicle
pointed backward with driving wheels
on the ground. This may cause internal
damage to the transmission.
IMPORTANT Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. This could damage your
vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed
equipment.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, the vehicle may be towed
with all four wheels on the ground using
the towing hook at the front of the
vehicle. Only tow the vehicle on paved
surfaces for short distances at low
speeds.Follow these instructions when towing
the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground:
shift to neutral (manual transmission),
or the N position (automatic
transmission);
switch the ignition to ACC;
release the parking brake.
NOTE Remember that power assist for
the brakes and steering will not be
available when the engine is not
running.
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Thousands of miles9 182736455463728190
Thousands of kilometers15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Replace spark plugs (2)●●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s)(3)
Replace toothed timing drive belt(3)
Replace air filter cartridge (4)
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Change the brake fluid(5)
Replace air cabin filter (4) (o) (●)
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(2) For 1.4 Turbo Multiair versions, to guarantee correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine, it is essential to proceed as
follows: only use spark plugs specifically certified for these engines; all spark plugs should be of the same type and brand (see the "Engine"
paragraph in the "Technical specifications" chapter); stricltly comply with the replacement intervals in the Scheduled Servicing Plan. It is
advisable to contact an Abarth Dealership for spark plug replacement.
(3) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 120.000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 6 years.
Dusty areas and/or demanding use (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): recommended maximum mileage 60.000 km.
Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 4 years.
(4) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 15.000 km.
(5) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.
(o) Recommended operatios
(●) Mandatory operations
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OBJECTS ON THE MAPStreets and roads: the navigation
system shows the roads in different
widths and colours so that they can be
easily identified. A motorway will be
thicker and a different colour than a
small street.
Turn preview and Next street:
when navigating a route, the top
section of the Map screen shows
information about the next manoeuvre,
street or town. There is an area at the
top left part of screen which indicates
the next operation. Displays both the
event type (such as turning, detouring,
exiting expressways) and the distance
from the current position.
Lane information and Signposts:
when navigating on multilane roads, it is
important to take the appropriate lane
in order to follow the recommended
route. If lane information is available in
the map data, the navigation system
displays the lanes and their directions
using small arrows at the bottom of the
map. Highlighted arrows represent the
lanes and direction you need to take.
Junction view:ifyouare
approaching a motorway exit or a
complex intersection and the needed
information exists, the map is replaced
with a 3D view of the junction.
Motorway exit services: you may
need a petrol station or a restaurantduring your journey. This feature
displays a new button on the map
when you are driving on motorways.
Select this Open button to open a panel
with the details of the next few exits or
service stations.
Elements of the active route: the
navigation system shows the route in
the following way.
SELECTING THE DESTINATION OF
A ROUTE
Entering an address
To enter an address as the destination,
do as follows:
Selectafter selectingon the
MAP screen.
SelectFind Address. By default, the
navigation system proposes the country
and town where you are. If needed,
selectCountry, enter the first few
letters of the country name on the
keyboard, and select one country from
the list of results.
If needed, select a new town: select
Townand Start entering the name of
the town on the keyboard. Find the
town you need: the most likely town
name is always shown in the input field.
To accept it, select. If the desired name
does not show up, the names that
match the string appear in a list after
entering a couple of characters (to open
the list of results before it appearsautomatically, select
and select
the town from the list).
Enter the street name: select
and start entering the
name of the town on the keyboard.
Find the street you need: the most likely
street name is always shown in the
input field. To accept it, select. If the
desired name does not show up, the
names that match the string appear in a
list after entering a couple of characters
(to open the list of results before it
appears automatically, select
and
select the street from the list).
Enter the house number: select
House Numberthen enter the house
number on the keyboard (to enter
letters, selectQWE). Select to finish
entering the address. (If the entered
house number cannot be found, the
midpoint of the street is selected as the
destination.
The selected location is shown on
the map. NavigationStartif is selected,
or after 10 seconds of no user
interaction. By touching the location
displayed on the screen, you can verify
the route. Additionally, the route can be
revised by selecting other options.
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MAP SETTINGS
The map is always shown on the
screen. Scroll the screen downward to
display the setting behind the lower part
of the screen:
View Mode: when this button is
selected, the map view mode can be
changed.3Ddisplays things such as
actual construction sites three
dimensionally on the map.2Dthe map
is rotated so that the direction of travel
is displayed in the upward direction/2D
Nthe map is displayed so that north is
up regardless of the direction of travel).
Viewpoint: adjust the basic zoom
and tilt levels to your needs. Three
levels are available.
Automatic Zoom: during route
guidance in any map view mode, the
function for zooming in on approaching
intersections turns on/off automatically.
Buildings: show or hide 3D town
models, 3D artistic or block
representation of all town building data
containing actual building sizes and
positions on the map.
Motorway Owerview: when
enabled, the map zooms out to show
an overview of the surrounding area if
the next route event (manoeuvre) is far
away. The system goes back to the
normal map view when you approach
the next event.
Place Markers: select which Places
to show on the map while navigating.
Too many Places make the map
crowded, so it is a good idea to show
as few as possible. You have the
following possibilities: select the
checkbox to show or hide the Place
category or Select the name of the
Place category to open the list of its
subcategories.
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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

Jump starting..............153
Jump starting (procedure).......154
Key battery replacement........10
Keyless Entry System...........9
Keys......................9
Lane change signals...........27
Load limiter (pretensioner)........80
Maintaining the finish.........173
Manual climate control system.....32
Manual transmission..........112
Mechanical Limited Slip
Differential................74
Message indicated on display.....66
Mirrors....................22
Multimedia.................190
Navigation................202
Occupant protection systems.....76
Odometer/Trip meter...........49
Outside mirrors...............22
Owner maintenance precautions . . .159
Paintwork (preserving).........172
Parking...................110
Parking brake...............111
Parking Sensor System.........123
Passenger Air Bag............96
Passenger occupant classification
system.................101
Passive Entry................17
Performance...............186Periodic checks (scheduled
servicing)................160
Powermirrors ...............23
Power window lock switch.......37
Power windows..............36
Prescriptions for handling the
vehicle at the end of its life.....189
Pretensioners................80
Push button start positions.......11
Radio 3”.................192
Radio 7”..................197
Read this carefully..............2
Rear camera (ParkView rear
backup camera)...........127
Rear fog lights...............26
Refuelling procedure..........125
Refuelling the vehicle..........125
Replacing a bulb.............133
Replacing a tire..............170
Replacing exterior light bulbs.....136
Replacing fuses.............141
Rimsandtires ..............179
Rims and tires provided........180
SBA system (Seat Belt Alert)......79
Scheduled servicing plan.......161
Seat belt precautions...........77
Seat belt pretensioner and load
limiting systems.............80
Seat Belt pretensioners.........96
Seat belts..................77Seat belts (fastening/unfastening)}.......................77
Seats.....................19
Seats (manual adjustment).......19
Seats and fabric parts (cleaning) . . .174
Shift-lock override (automatic
gearbox)................114
Shift-lock system (automatic
gearbox)................114
Side Air Bags................96
Snow chains...............171
Speed limiter...............120
SPORTmode...............116
Starting the engine.........11,110
Steering wheel...............21
Supplementary restraint system
(SRS)-Airbag .............94
Symbols....................3
TCS (Traction Control System).....68
Theft deterrent system..........15
Tips, controls and general
information...............191
Tire service kit..............148
Tires rotation (recommendations) . .171
Tool storage................148
Towing the vehicle............155
Towing trailers..............130
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)..................72
Turn signals.................27
Turning the engine off...........13
INDEX