2017 FIAT 124 SPIDER ECU

Note:The red indication can be seen
when the door-lock knob is unlocked.
Operation From Outside
To lock the passenger door with the
door-lock knob from the outside, push
the door-lock knob to the lock position
and close the door (holding the door
handle in the open position is not
required).
Note: When locking the door this way,
be careful not to leave the key fob
inside the vehicle. The driver's door
lock knob cannot be used while the
driver's door is open.
Warning!
For personal security and safety in the
event of a collision, lock the vehicle doors
before you drive as well as when you park
and leave the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key fob from the vehicle and
lock your vehicle. If equipped with
Advanced Keyless Entry , always make
sure the keyless ignition is in “OFF”
position, remove the key fob from the
vehicle and lock the vehicle. Unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment may cause
severe personal injuries or death.
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 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 of a
vehicle equipped with Advanced Keyless
Entry in the ACC or ON/RUN positions. A
child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
Central Lock / Unlock
Both doors, trunk lid, and fuel door lock
automatically when the lock rocker
switch is pushed with both doors
closed.
Note: The doors, trunk lid, and the fuel
filler door cannot be locked while any
other door is open.
Both unlock when the unlock rocker
switch is pushed.
Note: The doors, trunk lid, and the fuel
filler door cannot be locked while any
other door is open.
04030107-L21-001Inside Door-Lock Knob
1 — Door Knob Lock Position (Red
Indicator not seen when locked)
2 — Door Knob Unlock Position (Red
Indicator seen when unlocked)
04030105-12D-002Central/Power Door Lock Switch
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To Unlock
Driver's door request switch located on
the exterior door handle.
To unlock the doors, trunk lid, and the
fuel filler door, push the request switch
on the exterior door handle and the
hazard warning lights will flash twice.
To unlock both doors and the fuel filler
door, push the request switch on the
exterior door handle again within three
seconds and two more beep sounds
will be heard.
Front Passenger Door Request
Switch:
To unlock both doors and the fuel filler
door, push the request switch on the
exterior door handle. A beep sound will
be heard twice and the hazard warning
lights will flash twice.
Note:
Confirm that both doors, and the
fuel filler door are securely locked.
Confirm that both doors, and the
fuel filler door are securely locked. For
the trunk lid, move it without pushing
the electric trunk lid opener to verify
that the trunk lid has not been left
open.
Both doors and the fuel filler door
cannot be locked when any door is
open.
It may require a few seconds for the
doors to unlock after the request
switch on the exterior door handle is
pushed.
A beep sound is heard for confirmation
when the doors, and fuel filler door are
locked/unlocked using the request
switch on the exterior door handle. If
you prefer, the beep sound can be
turned off.
The volume of the beep sound can also
be changed. 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.
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 five
seconds or longer. The doors, and fuel
filler door will lock, an audible beep will
activate at the currently set volume (if
the beep sound is currently set to not
activate, it will not activate). The setting
changes each time the lock
button
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). 4. The setting change is completed by
doing any one of the following:
Place the ignition in the 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
lockbutton on the key fob.
pushing a request switch on the
exterior door handle.
With Vehicle Security Alarm System
The hazard warning lights flash when
the Vehicle Security Alarm System is
armed or disarmed (refer to “Vehicle
Security Alarm System” found in
“Getting To Know Your Vehicle”.
The setting can be changed so that the
doors and the fuel filler door are locked
automatically without pushing the
request switch on the exterior door
handle, (refer to “Personalization
Features” paragraph in “Knowing The
Instrument Panel” chapter).
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Auto-Lock Function
A beep sound is heard when both
doors are closed while the key is being
carried. Both doors, the trunk lid, and
fuel door are locked automatically after
about three seconds when the
Advanced Keyless Entry key fob is out
of the operational range.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once (even if the driver is in the
operational range, both doors, trunk lid,
and the fuel filler door are locked
automatically after about 30 seconds).
If you are out of the operational range
before the doors and the trunk lid are
completely closed or another key fob is
left in the vehicle, the auto-lock function
will not work.
Always make sure that both doors and
the trunk lid are closed and locked
before leaving the vehicle. The
auto-lock function does not close the
power windows.Auto Re-Lock Function
After unlocking with the request switch
on the exterior door handle, 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 has 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 (refer to
“Personalization Features” paragraph in
“Knowing the instrument panel”
chapter).
Opening a door or the trunk lid.
Placing the ignition in any position
other than the OFF position.
Locking/Unlocking With A Key Fob
Both doors, trunk lid, and the fuel filler
door can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system key
fob: refer to “Keyless Entry System” in
“Keys” paragraph. Locking/Unlocking With Door-Lock
Switch
Both doors and the fuel filler door lock
automatically when the lock side is
pushed. They unlock when the unlock
side is pushed.
To lock both the doors and the fuel filler
door from an open door, push the lock
side of the door lock switch and then
close the door.
Note:
When locking the doors this
way, be careful not to leave the key fob
inside the vehicle.
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Once a heat setting is selected,
heat will be felt within two to five
minutes.
Warning!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to
the skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or
other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially
if used for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat or
seatback that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or cushion. This may cause
the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat
that has been overheated could cause
serious burns due to the increased surface
temperature of the seat.
Caution!
Do not use organic solvents to clean the
seat. It may damage the seat surface and
the heater.
NON-ADJUSTABLE
HEAD RESTRAINTS
The non-adjustable head restraints are
form fitted into the upper structure of
the seatback and are designed to
reduce the risk of injury by restricting
head movement in the event of a rear
impact. The seatback should be
properly adjusted to an upright position
where the head restraint is positioned
as close as possible to the back of your
head.
Warning!
Be certain that the seatback is locked
securely into position. Otherwise, the seat
will not provide the proper stability for
passengers. An improperly latched
seatback could cause serious injury.
03010203-L12-002Heated Seat Buttons
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Driver And Passenger
Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with
non-adjustable head restraints on the
driver's and passenger's seatbacks.
The non-adjustable head restraints
consist of a trimmed foam covering
over the upper structure of the
seatbacks and are intended to help
protect you and the passenger from
neck injury.
Adjust the seatbacks to their upright,
on-road positions so that the head
restraint is positioned as close as
possible to the back of your head.
Warning!
Be certain that the seatback is locked
securely into position. Otherwise, the seat
will not provide the proper stability for
passengers. An improperly latched
seatback could cause serious injury.
STEERING WHEEL
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
To change the angle of the steering
wheel:
Make sure the vehicle is not moving,
and then pull down the lock release
lever under the steering column.
Tilt the steering wheel to the desired
positions, then push the lever up to lock
the column.
Attempt to push the steering wheel
up and down to make sure it's locked
before driving.
Warning!
Do not adjust the steering column while
driving. Adjusting the steering column while
driving or driving with the steering column
unlocked could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering
column is locked before driving your
vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury or death.
04050101-12A-001Manual Tilt Adjustment
1 — Lock Release Lever
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Back Trim Storage Compartment
Small items can be stored in the back
trim storage comparment which are
behind the seats.
To use the back trim storage
compartment slide the seat all the way
forward and fold the seat back forward
and remove the lids.
When finished, return the seat to its
original position and secure it.After returning the seat to its original
position, make sure the seat is secured
by attempting to lightly move it forward
and backward.
Caution!
Do not forcefully push objects into the rear
storage compartment. Otherwise, the box
could be damaged.
Sun Visors
They are located at the sides of the
interior rear view mirror. They can be
adjusted forward and sideways.
Vanity Mirrors
To access the vanity mirror, lift cover as
shown in the figure.
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.
06040718-12A-002Back Trim Storage Compartment
06040100-L12-001-high.jpgSun Visor
06040200-12A-002Overhead Light Switch
1—On
2 — Door
3—Off
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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.
The rear cupholder is designed for use
on the rear console and cannot be
installed to the front side.
06040500-J12AEC1-001Removing Cupholders
06040500-J12AEC2-001Installing Cupholders
06040500-L25-002Correct Cupholder Placement
06040500-L26-001Incorrect Cupholder Placement
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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. Trunk Safety WarningWarning!
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.
08080100-122-001Cover Removal
08080100-123-004Trunk Emergency Release
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