2017 FIAT 124 SPIDER ABARTH ESP

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA
US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA
Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-
drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans-
portation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.
Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are
slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve-
ments to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
Copyright © 2016 FCA US LLC

Read This Carefully
REFUELING
Only refuel with unleaded gasoline with a rating 91 octane recommended not less than 87 octane acceptable. Do not use gasoline containing
methanol or ethanol E85. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and handling issues, as well as damage fundamental components of the
fuel supply system.
STARTING THE ENGINE
If Equipped with a manual transmission: Be sure that the parking brake is engaged; place the gear selector to NEUTRAL, fully depress the
clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator, then push the ignition button, the engine starts as soon as the ignition is pushed.If Equipped with a automatic transmission : Be sure that the parking brake is engaged and that the gear selector is in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) , depress the brake pedal, then push the ignition button, the engine starts as soon as the ignition is pushed.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the vehicle on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is equipped with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
Contact your Authorized Dealer if you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery) after buying the
vehicle. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electric system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the vehicle is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental
friendliness and low running costs are unchanged over time.

How To Use This Manual
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Each time directions (left/right or forward/backwards) are listed, they are determined by facing forward from the rear of the
vehicle or as from the point of view of being seated inside the car. Special cases not complying with this rule will be properly
specified in the text.
The figures in the Owner’s Manual are provided by way of example only: this might imply that some details of the image do not
correspond to the actual arrangement of your vehicle. In addition, the Owner’s Manual has been conceived considering vehicles
with steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible that on vehicles with steering wheel on the right side, the position of
some controls or elements is not exactly mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information needed you can consult the index at the end of this Owner’s Manual.
Chapters can be rapidly identified by graphic tabs, at the side of each odd page. A key showing the order of the chapter and
the corresponding tab symbols appears on another page.
SYMBOLS
While reading this Owner’s Manual you will find a series ofWARNINGSto prevent procedures that could damage your vehicle.
There are also CAUTIONSthat must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the vehicle, which
could cause accidents or injuries.
Therefore, all WARNINGS andCAUTIONS must always be carefully followed.
WARNINGS andCAUTIONS are recalled in the text with the following symbols:
personal safety
vehicle safety
environmental protection

Vehicle Modifications / Alterations
IMPORTANT
Any change or alteration of the vehicle might seriously affect its safety and road holding, thus causing accidents, in which the
occupants could be fatally injured.
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER
If after buying the vehicle, you decide to install electrical accessories that require a permanent electrical supply (e.g. radio,
satellite anti-theft system, etc.) or accessories that burden the electrical supply, contact your Authorized Dealer, whose
personnel will check whether the vehicles's electrical system is able to withstand the load required , or whether it needs to be
integrated with a more powerful battery.
Note:Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of
position and interfere with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
INSTALLING ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC DEVICES
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND MOBILE PHONES
Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle mobile phones, CB radios, amateur radio etc.) cannot be used inside the vehicle unless a
separate aerial is mounted externally.
Transmission and reception of these devices may be affected by the shielding effect of the vehicle body. As far as the use of
EC-approved mobile phones is concerned (GSM, GPRS, UMTS, LTE), follow the usage instructions provided by the mobile
phone Manufacturer.
The use of these devices inside the vehicle (without an external aerial) may cause the electrical systems to malfunction. This
could compromise the vehicle safety in addition to constituting a potential hazard for passengers' health.
If mobile phones/laptops/smartphones/tablets are inside the vehicle and/or close to the electronic key, a reduced performance
of the Advanced Keyless Entry System may occur.
CELL PHONE WARNING
IMPORTANT: Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your
country. Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by
the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing a number on a cell phone while driving also ties-up the driver's
hands. Use of these devices will cause the driver to be distracted and could lead to a serious accident. If a passenger is unable
to use the device, pull off the right-of-way to a safe area before use. If use of a cell phone is necessary despite this warning, use
a hands-free system to at least leave the hands free to drive the vehicle. Never use a cell phone or other electrical devices while
the vehicle is moving and, instead, concentrate on the full-time job of driving.

Keyless Entry System
The Keyless Entry System is an
enhancement that allows you to
lock/unlock the doors, trunk lid, fuel
filler door, and opens the trunk lid with
the slow and careful push of a button .
The Keyless Entry System allows the
driver to START/STOP the ignition with
the push of a button as long as the key
fob is in the passenger compartment.
If equipped, the Vehicle Security Alarm
System may be armed/disarmed with
the push of the lock/unlock button
located on the key fob.
System Malfunctions/Warnings
System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps (refer to “Knowing Your
Instrument Panel” for further
information) :
Warning Light (Red)
Ignition Not Turned OFF Warning
Beep
Key Fob Removed From Vehicle
Warning Beep
If you have a problem with the key fob,
or the key fob is lost or stolen, contact
an Authorized Dealership as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen key fob inoperative.
Note:
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note:
The Keyless Entry System
operational range may vary due to
local weather conditions.
The Keyless Entry System is fully
operational (door/trunk lid/fuel filler
door lock/unlock) when the ignition is
placed in the OFF position. The
Keyless Entry System does not
operate if the ignition is placed to any
position other than the OFF position.
If the key fob does not operate
when pushing a button, the operational
range becomes too small, or warning
light may not illuminate or flash the
battery may be weak or discharged. To
install a new battery, refer to “Key Fob
Battery Replacement.”
Battery life is about one year.
Replace the battery with a new one if
the
Warning light (green) flashes in
the instrument cluster. Replacing the
battery about once a year is
recommended because the
Warning light may not illuminate or
flash if the battery is low or discharged.
Additional key fobs may be
obtained at an Authorized Dealership.
Up to six key fobs may be used with
the Keyless Entry System per vehicle.
Bring all key fobs to an Authorized
Dealership when additional keys are
required.
Key Fob Functions
With A Vehicle Security Alarm
System
The hazard warning lights flash when
the Vehicle Security Alarm System is
armed or disarmed.
With Advanced Keyless Function
A beep can be heard for confirmation
when the doors, trunk lid, and the fuel
filler door are locked/unlocked using the
key fob. The beep indication volume
can be adjusted or turned off.
Use the following procedure to change
the beep setting:
1. Verify or place the ignition in the OFF
position and close both of the doors
and the trunk lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the
driver's door, push and hold the lock
button on the key fob for 5 seconds
or longer.
Note:
Both of the doors, the trunk lid, and
fuel filler door will lock and the beep
sound activates at the currently set
volume (if the beep is currently set to
not activate, it will not activate).
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5. Insert a new battery with the positive
pole facing up. Then, cover the battery
with the battery cap.
6. Close the cover and reinsert the
Emergency Key.
Note:Be careful not to allow the
rubber ring shown in call-out (6) to be scratched or damaged. If the rubber
ring comes out, reinstall it before
inserting a new battery.
Key Fob Cautions
Because the key fob uses low-intensity
radio waves, it may not function
correctly under the following conditions:
The key fob is carried with
communication devices such as cellular
phones.
The key fob contacts or is covered
by a metal object.
The key fob is near electronic
devices such as personal computers.
Non-FCA genuine electronic
equipment is installed in the vehicle.
There is equipment which discharges
radio waves near the vehicle.
The key fob may consume battery
power excessively if it receives
high-intensity radio waves. Do not place
the key fob near electronic devices
such as televisions or personal
computers.
To avoid damage to the key fob,
DO NOT:
Drop the key fob.
Get the key fob wet.
Disassemble the key fob.
Expose the key fob to high
temperatures on places such as the
instrument panel or engine
compartment, under direct sunlight.
Expose the key fob to any kind of
magnetic field.
Place heavy objects on the key fob.
Put the key fob in an ultrasonic
cleaner.
Put any magnetized objects close to
the key fob.
General Information
The following regulatory statement
applies to all Radio Frequency (RF)
devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
07031301-364-003Remove Back Cover For Battery Replacement
07031301-367-001Install New Battery
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

Locking/Unlocking The Doors And
The Trunk Lid
Note:The system may not operate if
you are too close to the windows or
door handles. Opening The Trunk LidGeneral Information
The following regulatory statement
applies to all Radio Frequency (RF)
devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
04020201-12A-003Request Switch Door Functions
1 — Exterior Antenna
2 — Operational Range
3 — Distance (31 inches)
04020202-12A-003Electronic Trunk Release
1 — Exterior Antenna
2 — Operational Range
3 — Distance (31 inches)
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