2017 FIAT 124 SPIDER ABARTH Owners Manual

Interior Lights
Overhead Light
The interior light is located in the
headliner in between the sun visors.
The interior light can be set to three
different positions.
Light switch positions:
On : Light on at all times.
Door : Light is on when any door is
open. Light is on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on.
Off : Light off at all times. Trunk Light
The trunk light comes on when the lid is
open and turns off when it's closed.
Note:
To prevent the battery from
being discharged, do not leave the
trunk open for a long period when the
engine is not running.
Illuminated Entry System
The overhead light turns on when any
of the following operations is done with
the overhead light switch in the door
position and the ignition switched off:
Turn on for about 30 seconds when
the driver's door is unlocked.
Turn on for about 15 seconds when
a door is opened with a key fob left in
the vehicle and then the door is closed.
Turn on for about five seconds when
a door is opened from the outside with
a key fob being carried and then the
door is closed.
The overhead light turns on for about
15 seconds when the ignition is
switched off with the overhead light
switch in the door position.
The overhead light turns off immediately
in the following cases:
The ignition is switched on and both
doors are closed.
The driver's door is locked.
Battery Saver
If any door is left open with the
overhead light switch in the door
position, or the trunk lid is left open, the
overhead light or trunk light turns off
after about 30 minutes to prevent
battery depletion.
To prevent battery depletion, if the
interior lights remain turned on (the
interior light switch is in the on position),
they turn off automatically under the
following conditions:
No operations are done for about
30 minutes after the ignition is switched
off.
When thebutton on the key fob is
pushed or the request switch located
on the exterior door handle is pushed to
lock the doors on vehicles with the
advanced keyless function after the
06040200-12A-002Overhead Light Switch
1—On
2 — Door
3—Off
06040200-T12-003Trunk Light Switch Location
1 — Trunk light Switch
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ignition is switched off (interior lights
turn off a few seconds).
In addition, if the following operations
are performed after turning the interior
lights off, they will turn on again:
The ignition is switched to a position
other than OFF.
A door is opened.
A door is unlocked.
The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Accessory Socket
The accessory socket is located deep
in the back of the footwell on the
passenger side.
Only use genuine FCA accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
12V (120 W, 10A). The ignition must be switched to ACC
or ON.
To prevent accessory socket damage
or electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
Do not use accessories that require
more than 12V (120 W, 10A).
Do not use accessories that are not
genuine FCA accessories or the
equivalent.
Close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into the
accessory socket.
Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
Do not insert the cigarette lighter into
the accessory socket.
Noise may occur on the audio
playback depending on the device
connected to the accessory socket.
Depending on the device connected
to the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected,
which could cause the warning light to
illuminate. Disconnect the connected
device and make sure that the problem
is resolved. If the problem is resolved,
disconnect the device from the socket
and switch the ignition off. If the
problem is not resolved, contact an
Authorized Dealership. Note:
To prevent discharging of the
battery, do not use the socket for long
periods with the engine off or idling.
Warning!
To avoid serious injury or death:Only devices designed for use in this
type of outlet should be inserted into any
12 Volt outlet.
Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use and while
driving the vehicle.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause
an electric shock and failure.
06040400-L12-002Accessory Socket
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Cupholders — If
Equipped
Cupholders are available and can be
inserted in the center console on the
passenger side and the rear area of the
center console.
Warning!
Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving. Using a cup
holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle
is moving is dangerous. If the contents
spill, you could be burned.
Caution!
Do not place plastic bottles without
caps in the cup holders. Otherwise, the
contents may spill while the vehicle is
being driven.
Do not place excessive weight on the
cup holders such as by resting your hands
or elbows on them. Otherwise, the cup
holders could be damaged.
If a passenger is present, install the
front cup holder to the rear console.
Otherwise, a knee might hit it and cause
the contents to spill.
Removing Cup Holders
Use both hands when removing the
cup holder. Installing Cupholders
When installing a cupholder, insert it
firmly into the installation hole and make
sure that it is secured in place.
The front cupholder can be removed
and installed to the rear console.GUID-06040500L21002Cupholders
1 — Front Cup Holder
2 — Rear Cup Holder (If Equipped)
06040500-J12AEC1-001Removing Cupholders
06040500-J12AEC2-001Installing Cupholders
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The rear cupholder is designed for use
on the rear console and cannot be
installed to the front side.
Windblocker
This windblocker reduces rear wind
coming into the cabin when driving with
the convertible top down.
TRUNK LID
Opening
Warning!
Before opening the trunk lid, remove
any snow and ice accumulation on it.
Otherwise, the trunk lid could close under
the weight of the snow and ice resulting in
injury.
Be careful when opening/closing the
trunk lid during strong winds. If a strong
gust blows against the trunk lid, it could
close suddenly resulting in injury.
Fully open the trunk lid and make sure
that it stays open. If the trunk lid is only
opened partially, it could slam shut by
vibration or wind gusts resulting in injury.
When loading or unloading luggage in
the trunk, turn off the engine. Otherwise,
you could get burned by the heat of the
exhaust gas.
06040500-L25-002Correct Cupholder Placement
06040500-L26-001Incorrect Cupholder Placement
06041000-12A-003Windblocker
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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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Trunk Safety Warning
Warning!
Do not allow children to have access to the
trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from
outside, or through the inside of the
vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when
your vehicle is unattended. Once in the
trunk, young children may not be able to
escape, even if they entered through the
rear seat. If trapped in the trunk, children
can die from suffocation or heat stroke.
HOOD
Opening The Hood
Proceed as follows:
1. With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to open the hood.2. Insert your hand into the hood
opening, slide the latch lever to the
right, and lift up the hood.
07030201-L12-001Releasing The Hood Latch
1 — Hood Release Handle
07030201-122-001Sliding The Latch Lever To The
Right
2 — Latch Lever
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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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