2017 Abarth 124 Spider warning

MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
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25)
To engage the gears, press the clutch
pedal fully and put the gear lever into
the required position. The diagram for
gear engagement is shown on the knob
fig. 85.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way
down while shifting; then release it
slowly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a device
to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by
mistake. Push the shift lever downward
and shift to R.
If shifting to R is difficult, shift back into
neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try
again.With Parking Sensor system
When the shift lever is shifted to the R
position with the ignition switched ON,
the parking sensor system is activated
and a beep sound is heard.IMPORTANT Keep your foot off the
clutch pedal except when shifting
gears. Also, do not use the clutch to
hold the vehicle on an upgrade. Riding
the clutch will cause needless clutch
wear and damage.
IMPORTANT Do not apply any
excessive lateral force to the shift lever
when changing from 5
thto 4thgear.
This could lead to the accidental
selection of 2
ndgear, which could
result in damage to the transmission.
IMPORTANT Make sure the vehicle
comes to a complete stop before
shifting to R. Shifting to R while the
vehicle is still moving may damage the
transmission.
IMPORTANT Reverse can only be
engaged when the vehicle is completely
stationary. With the engine running, wait
at least 2 seconds with the clutch pedal
fully pressed before engaging reverse to
prevent damage to the gears and
grating.
WARNING
136)Depress the clutch pedal fully to
change gear correctly. Therefore, the floor
area underneath the pedal unit must not be
obstructed in any way. Ensure that the floor
mat is always laid flat and does not
interfere with use of the pedals.
137)Do not use sudden engine braking on
slippery road surfaces or at high speeds.
Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy,
or frozen roads, or while driving at high
speeds causes sudden engine braking,
which is dangerous. The sudden change in
tyre speed could cause the tyres to skid.
This could lead to loss of vehicle control
and an accident.
138)Always leave the shift lever in 1 or R
position and set the parking brake when
leaving the vehicle unattended. Otherwise
the vehicle could move and cause an
accident.
IMPORTANT
25)Do not drive with your hand resting on
the gear lever as the force exerted, even if
slight, could lead over time to premature
wear of the gearbox internal components.8505987654-12A-001AB
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WARNING
139)Always set the selector lever to P and
set the parking brake. Only setting the
selector lever to the P position without
using the parking brake to hold the vehicle
is dangerous. If P fails to hold, the vehicle
could move and cause an accident.
140)If the engine is running faster than
idle, do not shift from N or P into a driving
gear. It's dangerous to shift from N or P
into a driving gear when the engine is
running faster than idle. If this is done, the
vehicle could move suddenly, causing an
accident or serious injury.
141)Do not shift into N when driving the
vehicle. Shifting into N while driving is
dangerous. Engine braking cannot be
applied when decelerating which could
lead to an accident or serious injury.
142)Keep your hands on the steering
wheel rim when using fingers on the
steering shift switches. Putting your hands
inside the rim of the steering wheel when
using the steering shift switches is
dangerous. If the driver's air bag were to
deploy in a collision, your hands could be
impacted causing injury.
143)Do not use engine braking on slippery
road surfaces or at high speeds. Shifting
down while driving on wet, snowy, or
frozen roads, or while driving at high
speeds causes sudden engine braking,
which is dangerous. The sudden change in
tire speed could cause the tires to skid.
This could lead to loss of vehicle control
and an accident.144)Do not let the vehicle move in a
direction opposite to the direction selected
by the selector lever. Do not let the vehicle
move backward with the selector lever in a
forward position, or do not let the vehicle
move forward with the selector lever in the
reverse position. Otherwise, the engine
may stop, causing the loss of the power
brake and power steering functions, and
make it difficult to control the vehicle which
could result in an accident.
SPORT MODE
(where provided)
DRIVE SELECTION
Drive selection is a system to switch the
vehicle's drive mode. When theSPORT
mode is selected, vehicle's response
against accelerator operation is
enhanced.
IMPORTANT Do not use theSPORT
mode when driving on slippery roads
such as wet or snow-covered roads. It
may cause tyre slipping.
Drive selection switch
Press the drive selection switch
fig. 90 to theSPORTmode side
(forward) to select the sport mode.
Pull the drive selection switch to the—
side (backward) to cancel the sport
mode.
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NOTE When the ignition is switched off,
the sport mode is cancelled.
NOTE Depending on the driving
conditions when sport mode is
selected, the vehicle may perform
shift-down or slightly accelerate.CRUISE CONTROL
This is an electronically controlled
driving assistance device that allows the
desired vehicle speed to be maintained,
without having to press the accelerator
pedal.
This device can be used at a speed
above 25 km/h on long stretches of dry,
straight roads with few variations (e.g.
motorways).
It is therefore not recommended to use
this device on extra-urban roads with
traffic. Do not use it in town.
ACTIVATION /
DEACTIVATION
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IMPORTANT When the ignition is
switched off, the system status before it
was turned off is maintained. For
example, if the ignition is switched off
while the cruise control is operating, the
system will be operable when the
ignition is switched ON the next time.
Activating the device
With Speed limiter: press the MODE
switch. The
warning light (amber)
turns on.
IMPORTANT When the speed limiter is
operating after pressing the MODE
switch, press the MODE switch again
to switch to the cruise control.
Without Speed limiter: press the ON
switch. The
warning light (amber)
turns on.
Deactivating the device
With Speed limiter: press the
OFF/CANCEL switch. The
warning
light (amber) turns off.
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IMPORTANT When the MODE switch is
pressed during cruise control system
operation, the system switches to the
adjustable speed limiter.
Without Speed limiter: press the
OFF/CANCEL switch. The
warning
light (amber) turns off.
When a cruising speed has been set
warning light (green) turns on
Long-press the OFF/CANCEL switch or
press the OFF/CANCEL switch 2 times.
When a cruising speed has not
been set
warning light (amber)
turns on press the OFF/CANCEL
switch.
SETTING A DESIRED
SPEED
Proceed as follows:
With Speed limiter: activate the
cruise control device by pressing the
MODE switch. The cruise warning light
(amber) turns on;
Without Speed limiter: activate the
cruise control device by pressing the
ON switch. The cruise warning light
(amber) turns on;
accelerate to the desired speed,
which must be more than 25 km/h;
set the cruise control by pressing the
SET/- switch at the desired speed. The
cruise control is set at the moment the
SET/- switch is pressed. Release the
accelerator pedal simultaneously. The
warning light (green) turns on.
The cruise control speed setting cannot
be performed under the following
conditions:
Automatic transmission: the
selector lever is in the P or N position;
Manual transmission: the shift
lever is in the neutral position;
The parking brake is applied;
Vehicles with Speed limiter:the
MODE switch for the adjustable speed
limiter is pressed.
Release the SET/- switch at the
desired speed, otherwise the speed will
continue decreasing while the SET/-
switch is pressed and held (except
when the accelerator pedal is
depressed);
On a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while
ascending, or speed up while
descending.
The cruise control will cancel if the
vehicle speed decreases below
21 km/h when climbing a steep grade.
The cruise control may cancel at
about 15 km/h below the preset speed
such as when climbing a long, steep
grade.
The vehicle speed preset using the
cruise control is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
INCREASING SPEED
To increase speed using cruise
control switch
Press the RESUME/+ switch and hold it
your vehicle will accelerate. Release the
switch at the desired speed.
Press the RESUME/+ switch and
release it immediatelyto adjust the
preset speed. Multiple operations will
increase the preset speed according to
the number of times it is operated.
Increasing speed with a single
RESUME/+ switch operation
Meter display for vehicle speed
indicated in km/h: 1 km/h.
To increase speed using
accelerator pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate to the desired speed.
Press the SET/- switch and release it
immediately.
IMPORTANT Accelerate if you want to
speed up temporarily when the cruise
control is on. Greater speed will not
interfere with or change the set speed.
Take your foot off the accelerator to
return to the set speed.
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DECREASING SPEED
Press the SET/- switch and hold itthe
vehicle will gradually slow. Release the
switch at the desired speed.
Press the SET/- switch and release it
immediatelyto adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will decrease the
preset speed according to the number
of times it is operated.
Decreasing speed with a single
SET/- switch operation
Meter display for vehicle speed
indicated in km/h: 1 km/h.
INCREASING /
DECREASING SPEED
To increase speed
With cruise control switch: press the
RESUME/+ switch and hold it your
vehicle will accelerate. Release the
switch at the desired speed. Press the
RESUME/+ switch and release it
immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will increase the
preset speed according to the number
of times it is operated.
Using accelerator pedal: depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate to the
desired speed. Press the SET/- switch
and release it immediately.
IMPORTANT Accelerate if you want to
speed up temporarily when the cruise
control is on. Greater speed will notinterfere with or change the set speed.
Take your foot off the accelerator to
return to the set speed.
RESUME SPEED
If some other method besides the
OFF/CANCEL switch was used to
cancel cruising speed (such as applying
the brake pedal) and the system is still
activated, the most recent set speed
will automatically resume when the
RESUME/+ switch is pressed.
If vehicle speed is below 25 km/h,
increase the vehicle speed up to
25 km/h or more and press the
RESUME/+ switch.
TEMPORARILY
CANCELLING THE
SYSTEM
To temporarily cancel the system, use
one of these methods: slightly depress
the brake pedal/depress the clutch
pedal (versions with manual
transmission)/press the OFF/CANCEL
switch.
If the RESUME/+ switch is pressed
when the vehicle speed is 25 km/h or
higher, the system reverts to the
previously set speed.
Note
If any of the following conditions occur,
the cruise control system is temporarily
canceled:
the parking brake is applied;
Versions with Speed limiter:the
MODE switch for the adjustable speed
limiter is pressed;
Automatic transmission:the
selector lever is in the P or N position or
on versions withmanual
transmission: the shift lever is in the
neutral position;
Automatic transmission: the cruise
control cannot be cancelled while
driving in manual mode (selector lever
shifted from D to M position). Therefore,
engine braking will not be applied even
if the transaxle is shifted down to a
lower gear. If deceleration is required,
lower the set speed or depress the
brake pedal;
When the cruise control system is
temporarily canceled by even one of the
applicable cancel conditions, the speed
cannot be reset.
WARNING
145)Always turn off the cruise control
system when it is not in use: leaving the
cruise control system in an activation-ready
state while the cruise control is not in use is
dangerous as the cruise control could
unexpectedly activate if the activation
button is accidentally pressed, and result in
loss of vehicle control and an accident.
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Cancel display
Displays when any of the following
operations is done and the system is
temporarily cancelled fig. 95:
OFF/CANCEL switch is operated;
accelerator pedal is strongly
depressed.
WARNING BEEP
If the vehicle speed exceeds the set
speed by about 3 km/h or more, a
warning sound operates continuously
and the adjustable speed limiter display
flashes at the same time.
The warning sound operates and the
display flashes until the vehicle speed
decreases to the set speed or less.
Verify the safety of the surrounding area
and adjust the vehicle speed by
applying the brakes. Additionally, keep
a safer distance from the vehicles
behind you.
When the system is temporarily
cancelled by depressing the accelerator
pedal fully, the adjustable speed limiter
display shows the cancel display. If the
vehicle speed exceeds the set speed
by about 3 km/h or more while the
cancel display is displayed, the set
speed display flashes but the warning
sound is not operated.
IMPORTANT If the set speed is set
lower than the current vehicle speed by
pressing the SET/- or RES/+ switch,
the warning beep is not activated for
about 30 seconds even if the vehicle
speed is faster than the newly set
speed by 3 km/h. Be careful not to
drive over the set speed.ACTIVATION /
DEACTIVATION
Activation
Press the ON switch to operate the
system. The adjustable speed limiter
screen is displayed, and the speed
limiter main indicator light (amber) turns
on.
IMPORTANT When the cruise control is
operating after pressing the ON switch,
press the mode switch again to switch
to the adjustable speed limiter.
Deactivation
To deactivate the system, do the
following operations:
When a cruising speed has been
set(warning light green turns on):
long-press the OFF/CAN switch or
press the OFF/CAN switch 2 times. The
speed limiter screen is no longer
displayed and the speed limiter set
indicator light (green) turns off.
When a cruising speed has not
been set(warning light amber turns
on): press the OFF/CAN switch. The
speed limiter screen is no longer
displayed and the adjustable speed
limiter set indicator light (amber) turns
off.
When the ON switch is pressed during
adjustable speed limiter operation, the
system switches to the cruise control.
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SETTING A DESIRED
SPEED
Proceed as follows:
presstheONswitchtoturnthe
system on;
press the SET/- to set the speed.
When the current vehicle speed is
30 km/h (20 mph) or more, the speed is
set to the current vehicle speed. When
the current vehicle speed is less than
30 km/h (20 mph), the speed is set to
30 km/h (20 mph);
to increase the set speed: press
the RES/+ switch continuously. The set
speed can be adjusted in 10 km/h
(5 mph) increments. The set speed can
also be adjusted in about 1 km/h
(1 mph) increments by pressing the
RES/+ switch momentary. For example,
the set speed increases about 4 km/h
(4 mph) by pressing the RES/+ switch
4 times;
to decrease the set speed: press
the SET/- switch continuously. The set
speed can be adjusted in 10 km/h
(5 mph) decrements. The set speed can
also be adjusted in about 1 km/h
(1 mph) increments by pressing the
SET/- switch momentary. For example,
the set speed decreases about 4 km/h
(4 mph) by pressing the SET/- switch
4 times.
NOTE When the vehicle set speed is
displayed in the instrument cluster,press the RES/+ switch to set the
displayed vehicle speed.
NOTE The system is temporarily
cancelled when the vehicle is
accelerated by depressing the
accelerator pedal strongly, however, it
resumes when the vehicle speed
decreases to the set speed or less.
NOTE The vehicle speed may exceed
the set speed on a down slope.
TEMPORARILY
CANCELLING THE
SYSTEM
The system is temporarily cancelled
(stand-by status) when any of the
following operations is done while the
speed limiter is displayed:
OFF/CAN switch is pressed;
accelerator pedal is strongly
depressed.
Press the RES/+ switch to resume the
operation at the previous set speed.
The set speed can be set by pressing
the SET/- switch while the system is in
stand-by status.
WARNING
149)Always turn off the system when
changing drivers. If the driver is changed
and the new driver is unaware of the speed
limiter function, the vehicle may not
accelerate when the driver depresses the
accelerator pedal, leading to an accident.
150)Always verify the safety of the
surrounding area and keep a safer distance
between vehicles ahead and behind you
when setting the speed limiter. If the speed
is set lower than the current vehicle speed,
the vehicle speed is decreased to the set
speed.
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WARNING
151)Do not rely completely on the parking
sensor system and be sure to confirm the
safety around your vehicle visually when
driving. This system can assist the driver in
operating the vehicle in the forward and
backward directions while parking. The
detection ranges of the sensors are limited,
therefore, driving the vehicle while relying
only on the system may cause an accident.
Always confirm the safety around your
vehicle visually when driving.
152)Parking and other potentially
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,
always the driver’s responsibility. When
performing these operations, always make
sure that there are no other people
(especially children) or animals on the route
you want to drive into. The parking sensors
are an aid for the driver, but the driver must
never allow their attention to lapse during
potentially dangerous manoeuvres, even
those executed at low speeds.
IMPORTANT
26)Only have interventions on the bumper
in the area of the sensors carried out by a
Dealership. Interventions on the bumper
that are not carried out properly may
compromise the operation of the parking
sensors.27)Only have the bumpers repainted or
any retouches to the paintwork in the area
of the sensors carried out by a Dealership.
Incorrect paint application could affect the
operation of the parking sensors.
28)The sensors must be clean of mud,
dirt, snow or ice in order for the system to
operate correctly. Be careful not to scratch
or damage the sensors while cleaning
them. Avoid using dry, rough or hard
cloths. The sensors should be washed
using clean water with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary. When using special
washing equipment such as high pressure
jets or steam cleaning, clean the sensors
very quickly keeping the jet more than
10 cm away.
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