2017 FIAT 124 SPIDER warning

DRIVE (D), and MANUAL (M)(+/–) shift
positions.
The transmission may be shifted freely
from REVERSE (R), to NEUTRAL (N), to
DRIVE (D), to MANUAL (M)(+/–).
Note:
Even if you intend to use the automatic
transmission functions as a traditional
automatic, you should also be aware
that you can inadvertently shift into
manual shift mode and an inappropriategear may be retained as the vehicle
speed increases. If you notice the
engine speed going higher or hear the
engine racing, confirm you have not
accidentally slipped into manual shift
mode (refer to “Manual Shift Mode”
paragraph in this section).
Shift Position Indication
The gear selector position PARK (P) is
indicated when the ignition is placed in
the ON mode.
Note:
If one of the following actions is
performed, the gear selector position is
displayed for five minutes even if the
ignition is placed in a mode other
than ON.
The ignition is placed in the OFF
mode.
The driver's door is opened.
Gear Position Indication
In MANUAL (M) shift mode, the “M” of
the shift position indication illuminates
and the number of the selected gear is
displayed.
Gear Selector Positions
The gear selector position indicator light
in the instrument cluster illuminates.
The gear selector must be in PARK (P)
or NEUTRAL (N) to operate the starter.
Park (P)
PARK (P) locks the transmission and
prevents the rear wheels from rotating.
Warning!
Never use the PARK position as a
substitute for the park brake. Always apply
the park brake fully when parked to guard
against vehicle movement and possible
injury or damage.
Your vehicle could move and injure you
and others if it is not in PARK. Check by
trying to move the gear selector out of
PARK with the brake pedal released. Make
sure the transmission is in PARK before
leaving the vehicle.
It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or
NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing
the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate
quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose
control of the vehicle and hit someone or
something. Only shift into gear when the
engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
Unintended movement of a vehicle
could injure those in or near the vehicle. As
with all vehicles, you should never exit a
vehicle while the engine is running. Before
exiting a vehicle, always apply the park
brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
and turn the ignition OFF. When the ignition
is in the OFF mode, the transmission is
locked in PARK, securing the vehicle
against unwanted movement.
When leaving the vehicle, always make
sure the ignition is in the OFF mode,
remove the key fob from the vehicle, and
lock the vehicle.
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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 park brake,
brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
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.
Caution!
Before moving the transmission gear
selector out of PARK, you must place the
ignition from the LOCK/OFF mode to the
ON/RUN mode, and also press the brake
pedal. Otherwise, damage to the gear
selector could result.
DO NOT race the engine when shifting
from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear
range, as this can damage the drivetrain.
Note:
Shifting into PARK (P), NEUTRAL (N)
or REVERSE (R) while the vehicle is
moving can damage your transmission.
Shifting into a gear or reverse when
the engine is running faster than idle
can damage the transmission. REVERSE (R)
In position REVERSE (R), the vehicle
moves only backward. You must be at
a complete stop before shifting to or
from REVERSE (R), except under rare
circumstances.
With Parking Sensor system
: when
the gear selector is shifted to the
REVERSE (R) position with the ignition
placed in the ON mode, the parking
sensor system is activated and an
audible sound is heard.
NEUTRAL (N)
In NEUTRAL (N), the wheels and
transmission are not locked. The vehicle
will roll freely even on the slightest
incline unless the parking brake or
brakes are on.
Warning!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn
off the ignition to coast down a hill. These
are unsafe practices that limit your
response to changing traffic or road
conditions. You might lose control of the
vehicle and have a collision.
Note: Do not shift into NEUTRAL (N)
when driving the vehicle. Doing so can
cause transaxle damage. Apply the
parking brake or depress the brake
pedal before moving the gear selector
from NEUTRAL (N) to prevent the
vehicle from moving unexpectedly. DRIVE (D)
DRIVE (D) is the normal driving position.
From a stop, the transmission will
automatically shift through all six gears
in sequence.
MANUAL (M)
MANUAL (M) is the manual shift mode
position. Gears can be shifted up or
down by operating the gear selector.
(Refer to “Manual Shift Mode”
paragraph in this section).
Warning!
Do not downshift for additional engine
braking on a slippery surface. The drive
wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle
could skid, causing a collision or personal
injury.
Active Adaptive Shift
(AAS)
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
automatically controls the transmission
shift points to best suit the road
conditions and driver input. This
improves driving feel.
The transmission may switch to AAS
mode when driving up and down
slopes, cornering, driving at high
elevations, or depressing the
accelerator pedal quickly while the gear
selector is in the Drive (D) position.
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Direct mode is cancelled (released)
under the following conditions:
The vehicle is driven for a certain
amount of time or longer (time differs
depending on the driving conditions
while operating).
The vehicle is stopped or moving at a
slow speed.
Note: Shifting up and down while in
direct mode may not be possible
depending on the vehicle speed. In
addition, because direct mode is
cancelled (released) depending on the
rate of acceleration or if the accelerator
is fully depressed, use of the manual
shift mode is recommended if you need
to drive the vehicle in a particular gear
for long periods.
Driving Tips
Overtaking
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades, press
the accelerator fully. The transmission
will shift to a lower gear, depending on
vehicle speed.
Note:
The accelerator pedal may initially
feel heavy as it is being pressed, then
feel lighter as it is pressed further. This
change in pedal force aids the engine
control system in determining how
much the accelerator pedal has been pressed for performing kickdown, and
functions to control whether or not
kickdown should be performed.
While the gear selector is in the
MANUAL (M) position and the Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) is turned off,
manual shift mode does not switch to
automatic shift mode even if the
accelerator pedal is completely
pressed. Operate the gear selector.
Climbing steep grades from a stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:
1. Press the brake pedal.
2. Shift to DRIVE (D) or M1, depending
on the load weight and grade
steepness.
3. Release the brake pedal while
gradually accelerating.
Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift
to lower gears, depending on load
weight and grade steepness.
Descend slowly, using the brakes only
occasionally to prevent them from
overheating.
ELECTRONIC SPEED
CONTROL
Electronic Speed
Control
This is an electronically controlled
driving assistance feature that allows
the desired vehicle speed to be
maintained, without having to press the
accelerator pedal.
This feature can be used at a speed
above 25 mph (40 km/h) on long
stretches of dry, straight roads with few
variations (e.g. motorways).
It is therefore not recommended to use
this feature on city roads with traffic.
Do not use it in town.
Warning!
Do not use the cruise control under the
following conditions:
hilly terrain
steep inclines
heavy or unsteady traffic
slippery or winding roads
similar restrictions that require
inconsistent speed
Using the cruise control under the following
conditions is dangerous and could result in
loss of vehicle control.
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Activation / Deactivation
Note:When the ignition is placed in
the off position, the system status
before it was turned off is stored. For
example, if the ignition is placed in the
off position while the cruise control is
operating, the system will be operable
when the ignition is placed in the ON
position the next time.
Activating Electronic Speed Control
With Speed limiter : push the MODE
button. The
warning light (amber)
turns on.
Note:When the speed limiter is
operating after pushing the MODE
button, push the MODE button again to
switch to the cruise control.
Without Speed limiter : push the ON
button. The warning light (amber) turns
on.
Warning!
Leaving the Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could
accidentally set the system or cause it to
go faster than you want. You could lose
control and have an accident. Always leave
the system OFF when you are not using it.
Deactivating Electronic Speed
Control
Note: When the MODE button is
pushed during cruise control system
operation, the system switches to the
adjustable speed limiter.
Push the OFF/CANCEL button. The
warning light (amber) turns off.
When a cruising speed has been
set:the
warning light (green) turns
on, push and hold the OFF/CANCEL
button or push the OFF/CANCEL
button 2 times.
When a cruising speed has not
been set:the
warning light (amber)
turns on push the OFF/CANCEL
button.
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Setting A Desired Speed
Proceed as follows:
With Speed limiter: activate the
cruise control device by pushing the
MODE button. The cruise warning light
(amber) turns on.
Without Speed limiter : activate the
cruise control device by pushing the ON
button. The cruise warning light (amber)
turns on.
1. Accelerate to the desired speed,
which must be more than 25 mph
(40 km/h).
2. Set the cruise control by pushing the
SET/- button at the desired speed. The
cruise control is set at the moment the
SET/- button is pushed. Release the
accelerator pedal simultaneously. The
warning light (green) turns on.
Note: The cruise control speed setting
cannot be performed under the
following conditions:
Automatic transmission : the gear
selector is in the Park (P) or Neutral (N)
position.
Manual transmission : the gear
selector is in the Neutral (N) position or
when the clutch is disengaged (clutch
is depressed).
The parking brake is applied.
Vehicles with Speed limiter :the
MODE button for the adjustable speed
limiter is pushed.
Release the SET/- button at the desired
speed, otherwise the speed will
continue decreasing while the SET/-
button is pushed and held (except
when the accelerator pedal is
depressed).
Note:
Release the SET/- button at the
desired speed, otherwise the speed
will continue decreasing while the
SET/- button is pushed 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
16 mph (25 km/h) when climbing a
steep incline.
The cruise control may cancel at
about 9 mph (15 km/h) below the
preset speed such as when climbing a
long, steep incline.
The vehicle’s set speed is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Increasing Speed
To increase speed using cruise
control button:
Push the RESUME/+ button and
hold it your vehicle will accelerate.
Release the button at the desired
speed.
Push the RESUME/+ button and
release it immediately to adjust the set
speed. Multiple activations will increase
the set speed according to the number
of times it is pushed.
Increasing speed with a single
RESUME/+ button operation:
Instrument Cluster Display for vehicle
speed is indicated in mph: 1 mph
Instrument Cluster Display for vehicle
speed is indicated in km/h: 1 km/h
To increase speed using
accelerator pedal:
Press the accelerator pedal to
accelerate to the desired speed.
Push the SET/- button and release it
immediately.
Note: Accelerate the vehicle to speed
up temporarily with the accelerator
pedal 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
To decrease speed using cruise
control buttons:
Push the SET/- button and hold itthe
vehicle will gradually slow down.
Release the button at the desired
speed.
Push the SET/- button and release it
immediately to adjust the set speed.
Multiple activations will decrease the set
speed according to the number of
times it is pushed.
Decreasing speed with a single
SET/- button operation:
Instrument Cluster Display for vehicle
speed is indicated in mph: 1 mph
Instrument Cluster Display for vehicle
speed is indicated in km/h: 1 km/h
Resume Speed
If any other method besides the
OFF/CANCEL button was used to
cancel cruising speed (such as applying
the brake pedal or pressing in the
clutch pedal) and the system is still
activated, the most recent set speed
will automatically resume when the
RESUME/+ button is pushed.
If vehicle speed is below 25 mph
(40 km/h), increase the vehicle speed
up to 16 mph (25 km/h) or more and
push RESUME/+ button.
TEMPORARILY
CANCELLING THE
SYSTEM
Warning!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control
system on when not in use is dangerous.
You could accidentally set the system or
cause it to go faster than you want. You
could lose control and have an accident.
Always leave the system OFF when you are
not using it.
To temporarily cancel the system, use
one of these methods:
Slightly depress the brake pedal.
Depress the clutch pedal (if equipped
with a manual transmission).
Push OFF/CANCEL button.
If the RESUME/+ button is pushed
when the vehicle speed is 25 mph
(40 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
Automatic Transmission
:the
gear selector is in the P or N position.
Manual Transmission : the gear
selector is in the neutral position.
Automatic Transmission :the
cruise control cannot be cancelled
while driving in manual mode (gear
selector shifted from D to M position).
Therefore, engine braking will not be
applied even if the transmission 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, the speed cannot
be reset.
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REAR PARK ASSIST
— IF EQUIPPED
Rear Park Assist
Warning!
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.
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.
The rear park assist system uses four
ultrasonic sensors (two rear sensors
and two rear corner sensors) to detect
obstructions around the vehicle while
parking the vehicle in a garage or
during parallel parking when the gear
selector is in Reverse (R).
The system is equipped with an assist
device to notify the driver of the
approximate distance from the vehicle
to the surrounding obstruction using a
audible signal.
Note:
Do not install any accessories within
the detection ranges of the sensors. It
may affect the system operation.
Depending on the type of
obstruction and the surrounding
conditions, the detection range of a
sensor may narrow, or the sensors
may not be able to detect
obstructions.
The system may not operate
normally under the following
conditions:
Mud, ice, or snow is adhering to the
sensor area (returns to normal
operation when removed).
The sensor area is frozen (returns to
normal operation when the ice is
thawed).
The sensor is covered by a hand or
excessively shocked.
The vehicle is excessively tilted.
Under extremely hot or cold
weather conditions.
The vehicle is driven on bumps,
inclines, gravel, or grass covered
roads.
Anything which generates
ultrasound is near the vehicle, such as
another vehicle's horn, the engine
sound of a motorcycle, the air brakes
of a large-sized vehicle, or another
vehicle's sensors.
The vehicle is driven in heavy rain or
in road conditions causing
water-splash.
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When Warning Alert Is Activated
The system notifies the driver of an obstacle by activating the audible alert.
BeepHow To Check
The audible alert is not heard The
system may have a malfunction. Contact an Authorized Dealer as soon as
possible.
When the engine switch is turned ON or if the parking
sensor detects a problem while driving, the intermittent sound of the buzzer is heard one-four times (*) Remove any foreign material from the sensor area. If the system does not recover,
contact an Authorized Dealer as soon as possible.
(*) The number of times the buzzer activates changes depending on the malfunction location.
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