2017 FIAT 124 SPIDER ABARTH fuel

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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.

REAR VIEW
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1 — Outside Mirrors3 — Antenna5 — Exterior Lights
2 — Convertible Top (Soft Top) 4 — Trunk Lid 6 — Fuel Door
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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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The setting changes each time the
lockbutton on the key fob is pushed
and the beep sound activates at the
set volume (if the beep sound has
been set to not activate, it will not
activate).
Setting change is completed by doing
any one of the following:
Placing the ignition to ACC or ON
position.
Closing the driver's door.
Opening the trunk lid.
Not operating the key fob for
10 seconds.
Pushing any button, except the lock
button on the key fob.
Pushing a request switch on the
exterior door handle.
Note:
Refer to “Lock/Unlock With Advanced
Keyless Entry Function — If Equipped”
in “Doors” for further information.
The operation indicator light flashes
when the buttons are pushed.
Key Fob Buttons
Lock Button
To lock the doors, trunk lid, and the fuel
filler door, push the lock
button and
the hazard warning lights will flash once
and a beep will be heard.
With The Advanced Keyless
Function
To lock the doors and the fuel filler door,
push the lock
button and the hazard
warning lights will flash once.
To confirm that both doors and the fuel
filler door have been locked, push the
lock
button again within five seconds.
If they are closed and locked, the horn
will sound.
Note:
The doors and the fuel filler door
can be locked by pushing the lock
button while either door or the trunk
lid is open, the hazard warning lights
will not flash. When the lock
button
is pushed while any door is open and
then the door is closed, both the doors
and the fuel filler door are locked.
Confirm that both doors and the
fuel filler door are locked visually or
audibly by double-clicking the lock
button on the key fob.
If the vehicle is equipped with a
Vehicle Security Alarm System, the
hazard warning lights will flash once to
indicate that the system is armed when
the doors are locked using the key fob.
Unlock Button
To unlock the doors and the trunk lid,
push the unlock
button and the
hazard warning lights will flash twice.
Note:
With the Advanced Keyless function: a
beep will be heard twice.
To unlock the driver's door and the fuel
filler door, push the unlock
button
and the hazard warning lights will flash
twice.
Note:
With the Advanced Keyless function: a
beep will be heard twice.
To unlock both doors and the fuel door,
push the unlock
button again within
three seconds and two more beeps will
be heard.
The system can be set to unlock both
doors. Use the following procedure to
change the setting:
1. Place the ignition in the OFF position
and close both of the doors and the
trunk lid.
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2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the
driver's door, push and hold the unlock
button on the key fob for 5 seconds
or longer.
Note:
The sound of the doors locking/
unlocking can be heard. After this, the
system changes the setting each time
the unlock
button is pushed (the
sound of the doors locking/unlocking
can be heard).
The setting change can be
completed by doing any one of the
following:
1. Placing the ignition in the ACC or
ON position.
2. Closing the driver’s door.
3. Opening the trunk lid.
4. Not operating the key fob for
10 seconds.
5. Pushing any button except the
unlock
button on the key fob.
6. Pushing a request switch on the
exterior door handle.
Auto Re-Lock Function: after
unlocking with the key fob, both doors,
trunk lid, and the fuel filler door will
automatically lock if any of the following
operations are not performed within
about 30 seconds. If your vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Security Alarm
System, the hazard warning lights will
flash for confirmation. The time required
for the doors to lock automatically can
be changed. A door or the trunk lid is
opened and the ignition is placed in any
position other than OFF.
With Vehicle Security Alarm
System: when the doors are unlocked
by pushing the unlock
button on the
key fob while the Vehicle Security Alarm
System is turned off, the hazard
warning lights will flash twice to indicate
that the system is turned off.
Auto re-lock function: after
unlocking with the key fob, both doors
and the fuel filler door will automatically
lock if any of the following operations
are not performed within about
60 seconds. If your vehicle is equipped
with a Vehicle Security Alarm System,
the hazard warning lights will flash for
confirmation. The time required for the
doors to lock automatically can be
changed. A door or the trunk lid is
opened and the ignition is placed in any
position other than OFF.
With Vehicle Security Alarm
System: when the doors are unlocked
by pushing the unlock
button on the
key fob while the Vehicle Security Alarm
System is turned off, the hazard
warning lights will flash twice to indicate
that the system is turned off. Trunk Button
To open the trunk lid, push and hold the
trunk button
orHOLD
until
the trunk lid opens.
Panic Button
To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or
OFF, push and hold the panic button
! HOLD on the key fob for at least one
second and release. When the Panic
Alarm is on, the headlights will turn on,
the park lights will flash, the horn will
pulse on and off, and the turn signal
lights will flash.
Note: The panic button will work
whether any door or the trunk lid is
open or closed.
Turning On The Alarm
Pushing the panic button for one
second or more will trigger the alarm for
about two minutes and thirty seconds,
and the following will occur:
The horn sounds intermittently.
The hazard warning lights flash.
Turning Off The Alarm
The alarm will stop by pushing any
button on the key fob.
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IGNITION SWITCH
Push Button Start
Positions
The system operates only when the key
fob is within operational range.
Each time the keyless ignition
START/STOP button is pushed, the
ignition cycles in the order of OFF, ACC,
and ON. Pushing the START/STOP
button again from ON position cycles
the ignition to the OFF position.
Note:
The engine starts by pushing the
keyless ignition START/STOP button
while depressing the clutch pedal
(manual transmission) or the brake
pedal (automatic transmission). To
change the ignition position, push the keyless ignition START/STOP button
without depressing the clutch or brake
pedal.
Do not leave the ignition in the ON
position while the engine is not
running, doing so could result in the
battery being discharged. If the ignition
is left in ACC position (for automatic
transmission, the gear selector is in the
P position, and the ignition is in ACC),
the ignition cycles to the OFF position
automatically after about 25 minutes.
OFF
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the keyless ignition start
indicator light (amber) also turns off. In
the OFF position, the steering wheel is
locked.
ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber)
illuminates. In the ACC position, the
steering wheel is unlocked.
The Keyless Entry System does not
function while the keyless ignition has
been placed in the ACC position, and
the doors will not lock/unlock even if
they have been locked manually.
ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. Note:
The indicator light (amber) turns off (the
indicator light amber illuminates when
the ignition has been placed in the ON
position and the engine is not running).
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine
is started.
When the keyless ignition has been
placed in the ON position, the sound of
the fuel pump motor operating near the
fuel tank can be heard. This does not
indicate an abnormality.
Warning!
Never use the PARK position as a
substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when parked
to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
When leaving the vehicle, always make
sure the ignition is in the OFF mode,
remove the key fob from the vehicle, and
lock your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle
unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
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Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, (or in a location accessible to
children), and do not leave the ignition in
the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
Be sure the parking brake is fully
disengaged before driving; failure to do so
can lead to brake failure and a collision.
Always fully apply the parking brake
when leaving your vehicle, or it may roll
and cause damage or injury. Also be
certain to leave the transmission in PARK.
Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to
roll and cause damage or injury.
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake engaged, or repeated use of the
parking brake to slow the vehicle may
cause serious damage to the brake
system.
ADVANCED
KEYLESS ENTRY
SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
The Advanced Keyless Entry function
allows you to lock/unlock the door,
trunk lid, and fuel filler door, or open the
trunk lid while carrying the key fob.
Warning!
Radio waves from the key fob may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
before using the key fob near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician if
radio waves from the key fob will affect the
device.
System Malfunctions/Warnings
System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps:
Request Switch Inoperable Warning
Beep.
Key Fob Left-In-Trunk Warning Beep.
Key Fob Left-In-Vehicle Warning
Beep.
Note: The Advanced Keyless Entry
System functions can be deactivated to
prevent any possible adverse effect on
a user wearing a pacemaker or other
medical device. If the system is
deactivated, you will be unable to start
the engine by carrying the key fob.
Contact an Authorized Dealership for
details. If the Advanced Keyless Entry
System has been deactivated, you can
start the engine by following the
procedure indicated when the key fob
battery becomes discharged.
Operational Range
The system operates only when the
driver is in the vehicle or within
operational range while the key fob is
being carried.
Note: When the battery power is low,
or in places where there are
high-intensity radio waves or noise, the
operational range may become
narrower or the system may not
operate.
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4. Placing the ignition in the ON
position
The hazard warning lights will flash
once to indicate that the Vehicle
Security Alarm System is armed when
the doors are locked by pushing the
lock button on the key fob, or using the
emergency key.
Note:
If any door or trunk lid remains
closed for 30 seconds, the doors, and
trunk lid automatically re-lock and the
Vehicle Security Alarm System arms
even if a window open or the
convertible top is left down.
To reactivate the intrusion sensor,
turn off the armed Vehicle Security
Alarm System and then rearm it.
The intrusion sensor is operational
when the Vehicle Security Alarm
System is armed. To cancel the
intrusion sensor, push the intrusion
sensor cancel button each time the
Vehicle Security Alarm System is
armed.
To Turn Off An Armed System
An armed system can be turned off
using any one of the following methods:
Pushing the unlock button on the key
fob.
Starting the engine with the keyless
ignition START/STOP button.
With the Advanced Keyless Entry
function: pushing a request switch on
the exterior door handles.
Note: When the doors are unlocked by
pushing the unlock
button on the key
fob while the Vehicle Security Alarm
System is turned off, the hazard
warning lights will flash twice to indicate
that the system is turned off.
To Stop The Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off
using any one of the following methods:
Pushing the unlockbutton on the
key fob
Starting the engine with the keyless
ignition START/STOP button
With the Advanced Keyless Entry
function: pushing a request switch on
the exterior door handles. Pushing the
electric trunk lid opener while the key
fob is being carried.
With the Advanced Keyless Entry
function: pushing a request switch on
the exterior door handles or the electric
trunk release while the key fob is being
carried.
The hazard warning lights will flash
twice.
DOORS
Lock / Unlock With
Emergency Key
Both doors, trunk lid, and fuel door lock
automatically when the driver's door is
locked using the emergency key.
Lock With Emergency Key — Insert
key into driver’s door and turn to the left
(toward front of car).
Unlock With Emergency Key —
Insert key into driver’s door and turn to
the right (toward back of car).
They both unlock when the driver's
door is unlocked using the emergency
key.
Turn the emergency key toward the
front to lock, toward the back to unlock.
Caution!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for
thieves. Always remove key fob from the
vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
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