2017 FIAT 124 SPIDER ABARTH lock

Using The Remote Release Button
— If Equipped
The remote release button function can
be disabled by locking the doors using
the key fob, emergency key, or a
request switch on the exterior door
handle to prevent an intruder in the
vehicle from opening the trunk lid.
To enable the remote release button
operation, unlock the doors by using
the key fob, emergency key, request
switch on the exterior door handle, or
place the ignition in the ON position.
Note:The remote release button
cannot be disabled by locking the
doors using the door-lock
switch/door-lock knob. Using The Electric Trunk Lid
Opener
With the remote release button: a trunk
lid can also be opened while the key
fob is being carried.
Push the electric trunk lid button and
raise the trunk lid when the latch
releases
Without the remote release button:
unlock the doors and trunk lid, then
push the electric trunk lid opener and
raise it when the latch releases.
With The Advanced Keyless Entry
Function
A locked trunk lid can also be opened
while the key fob is being carried. When
opening the trunk lid with the doors
locked, it may require a few seconds for
the trunk lid latch to release after the
electric trunk lid opener is pushed.The trunk lid can be closed when the
doors are locked with the key fob left in
the vehicle. However, to prevent locking
the key fob in the vehicle, the trunk lid
can be opened by pushing the electric
trunk lid opener. If the trunk lid cannot
be opened despite doing this
procedure, push the electric trunk lid
opener to fully open the trunk lid after
pushing the trunk lid completely closed.
If the vehicle battery is discharged or
there is a malfunction in the electrical
system and the trunk lid cannot be
unlocked, the trunk lid can be opened
by performing the emergency
procedure.
When Trunk Lid Cannot
Be Opened
If the battery is discharged, the trunk lid
cannot be unlocked and opened. In this
case, the trunk can be unlocked by
taking care of the discharged battery
situation.
If the trunk lid cannot be unlocked even
if the discharged battery situation has
been resolved, the electrical system
may have a malfunction.
Proceed as follows:
1. Remove the Windblocker.
04030201-R12-001Interior Trunk Lid Release Button
04030201-12A-001Abarth Electric Trunk Release
Button
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Close The Convertible Top And Remove
The Windblocker
2. Remove interior fasteners.3. Partially peel back the cover on the
right side of the vehicle.
4. Turn and loosen the cap screws until
the screws start to spin free.
Note:
Do not pull the screw when
pulling the cap. Otherwise, the screw
may fall off and become lost.
Refer to “Trunk Emergency Release”
located in “Getting To Know Your
Vehicle” for further information.
Closing
1. Use both hands to push the trunk lid
down until the lock snaps shut. Do not
slam it.
2. Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure
it is secure.
TRUNK EMERGENCY
RELEASE
As a security measure, a trunk internal
emergency release lever is built into the
rear tail panel. In the event of an adult
or child being locked inside the trunk,
the trunk can be simply opened by
pulling down the lever and open the
trunk lid. After performing this
emergency measure, contact an
Authorized Dealership as soon as
possible.
08080100-125-002Abarth Remove Windblocker
08080100-121-004Remove Fasteners
Remove The Fasteners On The Right
Side Of The Vehicle
08080100-122-001Cover Removal
08080100-123-004Trunk Emergency Release
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3. Pull up support rod from the clip,
then insert it in the support rod hole
indicated by the arrow to hold the hood
open.Closing The Hood
Proceed as follows:
1. Check under the hood area to make
certain all filler caps are in place and all
loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers,
etc.) have been removed.
2. Lift the hood, grasp the padded area
on the support rod, and secure the
support rod in the prop rod clip. Verify
that the support rod is secured in the
clip before closing the hood.
3. Lower the hood slowly to a height of
about 8 inches (20 cm) above its closed
position and then let it drop.
Warning!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before
driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is
in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
Caution!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam
the hood to close it. Lower hood to
approximately 8 inches (20 cm) and drop
the hood to close. Make sure hood is fully
closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle
unless hood is fully closed, with both
latches engaged.
CONVERTIBLE TOP
(SOFT TOP)
Lowering The
Convertible Top
Warning!
Do not sit on the folded convertible top,
otherwise the convertible top could be
damaged or you may fall off and be injured.
Proceed as follows:
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied and the engine is off.
2. Make sure there are no objects
which have been placed in the area
where the convertible top is to be
retracted.
3. Push forward on the release latch.
There is a red indicator showing that
the latch is open.
07030201-130-888Support Rod Location
3 — Support Rod
07030201-123-002Inserting Support Rod Into Hole
4 — Support Rod Hole
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4. With the lock release latch pushed
forward (red indicator showing), pull
back the top latch handle to unlock it.5. Remove the striker from the anchor.
Note:
The power windows go down
automatically when the convertible top
is opened. If the power windows do not
go down automatically, fully open the
windows using the switch on the doors. 6. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold
the convertible top along the front edge
and pull it toward the rear of the vehicle.
To lower the convertible top from inside
the vehicle, use the convertible top
handles.
7. Move the convertible top rearward
and while pushing the rear glass lightly
with your hand.
8. With the back end of the convertible
top pushed down, push the front end
until a latching sound is heard. Lightly
rock the retracted convertible top to
make sure it is securely locked.
04110102-L36-006Lock Release Latch
1 — Release Latch Closed
2 — Release Latch Open
04110102-L21-001Pulling Back On Top Latch Handle
3 — Latch Release Handle
04110102-L22-002Removing Striker From Anchor
4 — Striker
5 — Anchor
04110102-123-002Convertible Top Handles
6 — Handles
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Warning!
Always keep your hands and fingers
away from the fastening mechanisms when
moving the convertible top: it is dangerous
to place your hands or fingers near the
fastening mechanisms. Your hands or
fingers could be caught and injured by the
mechanism.
Sit in the seat with the seat belt
correctly fastened when the vehicle is
moving: standing in the vehicle, or sitting
on the convertible top storage area or
center console when the vehicle is moving
is a dangerous way to ride. During a
sudden manoeuvre or collision you could
be seriously injured or even killed.
Raising The Convertible
To p
Proceed as follows:
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied and the engine is turned off.
2. Pull the unlock lever upward to
disengage the lock.
3. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold
the convertible top along the front edge
and pull it towards the vehicle front. To
raise the convertible top from inside the
vehicle, use the convertible top
handles. 4. Sitting in a seat, grasp the
convertible top handles, and push the
convertible top against the windshield.
Make sure the striker engages with the
anchor, move the top latch slowly, and
then push the top latch upward until a
latching sound is heard.
04110102-126-001Retracted Convertible Top
04110103-121-004Unlock Lever Location
1 — Unlock Lever
04110103-L23-002Convertible Handle Location
2 — Convertible Top Handles
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5. If the red indicator is visible on the
lock release button, the convertible top
is not locked. After locking the
convertible top, verify that the red
indicator is not visible.
Caution!
Driving with the convertible top not fully
locked could damage the convertible top.
Note:
Do not spray water directly near the
seam of the window and convertible
top when flushing away dirt on the soft
top with water. Otherwise, water may
enter the vehicle (refer to “Convertible
Top Maintenance” in “Maintenance
And Care” chapter).
The convertible top may be
constricted if it is left retracted for a
long period. Therefore, if the top has
become constricted, it may be difficult
to hook the top latch striker to the
anchor.
Make sure the convertible top is
securely locked by pushing up on it. If
it still sounds loose (rattles) after being
locked by the top latch, contact an
authorized dealer.
Note: Do not spray water directly near
the seam of the window and convertible
top when flushing away dirt on the soft
top with water. Otherwise, water may
enter the vehicle (Refer to “Convertible
Top Maintenance” in “Maintenance And
Care” for more information).
Convertible Top
Precautions
Remove leaves or other debris that
may accumulate on and around the
convertible top. If leaves or other debris
block the drain filter, water may enter
the vehicle. Clean the drain filter at least
once a year.
Before lowering or raising the
convertible top, stop in a safe place off
of the road and park on a level surface.
When lowering the convertible top,
make sure objects inside the vehicle are
not blown away by the wind.
04110103-L24-003Convertible Top Components
4 — Closing Release Latch
5 — Striker
6 — Anchor
04110103-124-001Lock Release Button
6 — Red Indicator
7 — Release Latch Locked
8 — Release Latch Unlocked
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Secure all loose objects inside before
driving with the convertible top down.
To help prevent theft or vandalism
and to ensure that the passenger
compartment stays dry, close the
convertible top securely and lock both
doors when leaving the vehicle.
The soft top is made of high quality
material and if it is not maintained
correctly, the material could harden,
becomes stained, or have an uneven
gloss.
Lowering the convertible top while
it's wet can also cause water to drip
into the cabin.
The power windows go down
automatically in conjunction with the
convertible top opening/closing.
However, this is a function for improving
the operability, and it does not mean
there is a problem. If the vehicle battery
is disconnected for vehicle maintenance
or other reasons, the power windows
will not go down automatically. If the
power windows do not go down, the
automatic open/close mechanism for
the windows must be reset.
The windblocker reduces the amount
of wind coming into the cabin from
behind when driving with the
convertible top opened.
Before starting the vehicle make sure
the convertible top is correctly locked.
Caution!
Before opening the convertible top,
make sure the rear window defroster
switch is turned off. Otherwise the heat
generated from the window defroster
could damage the convertible top and the
internal material.
Make sure nothing is on the convertible
top or near the back window when raising
or lowering the convertible top. Even small
objects may interfere and cause damage.
Do not drive through an automatic car
wash; it may damage the convertible top.
Do not raise or lower the convertible top
when the temperature is below 41 °F
(5 °C); this will damage the convertible top
material.
Do not lower the convertible top when
it's wet. If the convertible top dries while
folded, it will deteriorate and mold.
Do not raise or lower the convertible top
in a strong wind as it could damage the
convertible top or cause an unexpected
accident.
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING
Power Steering
Electric power steering is only operable
when the engine is running.
If the engine is off or if the power
steering system is inoperable, you can
still steer, but it requires more physical
effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual
during normal driving or the steering
vibrates, contact your Authorized
Dealer.
The
warning light notifies the driver
of system abnormalities and operation
conditions.
Note: Never hold the steering wheel to
the extreme left or right for more than
five seconds with the engine running.
This could damage the power steering
system.
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Red Warning Lights
Warning LightWhat 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 Authorized Dealership.
Note:
Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Authorized
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.
The effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need to push the brake pedal
more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized 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 Authorized
Dealership.
Note:
Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. Contact an
Authorized 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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