2017 FIAT 124 SPIDER child seat

If the passenger Air Bag
deactivation indicator light does not
turn on after installing a child restraint
system on the passenger seat, first,
reinstall your child restraint system
according to the procedure in this
Owner Handbook. Then, if the
passenger Air Bag deactivation OFF
indicator light still does not turn on,
and contact an Authorized Dealership
as soon as possible.If the passenger Air Bag
deactivation indicator light turns on
when an occupant is seated directly in
the passenger seat, have the
passenger readjust their posture by
sitting with their feet on the floor, and
then refastening the seat belt. If the
passenger Air Bag deactivation
indicator light remains turned on, slide
the passenger seat as far back as
possible. Contact an Authorized
Dealership as soon as possible. Passenger Air Bag Deactivation
Indicator Light On/Off Condition
Chart
If the passenger occupant classification
sensor is normal, the indicator light
turns on when the ignition is switched
ON. The light turns off after a few
seconds. Then, the indicator light turns
on or is off under the following
conditions:
Condition Detected By The
Passenger Occupant
Classification System Passenger Air Bag
Deactivation Indicator Light Passenger Front And Side Air
Bags Passenger Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Empty (Not occupied) OnDeactivated Deactivated
A
child is seated in a child restraint system (*) On
Deactivated Deactivated
Adult (**) OffReady Ready
(*) The occupant classification sensor may not detect a child seated on the seat, in a child restraint system, or a junior seat
depending on the child's physical size and seated posture.
(**) If a smaller adult sits on the passenger seat, the sensors might detect the person as being a child depending on the
person's physique.
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SAFETY

If the passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light does not turn on when
the ignition is switched ON and does
not turn on as indicated in the
passenger air bag deactivation indicator
light on/off condition chart, do not allow
an occupant to sit in the passenger
seat and contact an Authorized
Dealership as soon as possible. The
system may not work properly in an
accident.
Warning!
If a child restraint system, child, small
teenager or adult in the front passenger
seat is seated improperly, the occupant
may provide an output signal to the
occupant classification sensor that is
different from the occupant’s properly
seated weight input. This may result in
serious injury or death in a collision.
Warning!
Never place a rear-facing child restraint
in front of an air bag. A deploying
passenger front air bag can cause death or
serious injury to a child 12 years or
younger, including a child in a rear-facing
child restraint.
Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a
vehicle with a rear seat.
Children 12 years or younger should
always ride buckled up in a vehicle with a
rear seat.
Warning!
No objects should be placed over or
near the air bag on the instrument panel or
steering wheel because any such objects
could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
collision severe enough to cause the air
bag to inflate.
Do not put anything on or around the air
bag covers or attempt to open them
manually. You may damage the air bags
and you could be injured because the air
bags may no longer be functional. The
protective covers for the air bag cushions
are designed to open only when the air
bags are inflating.
Relying on the air bags alone could lead
to more severe injuries in a collision. The air
bags work with your seat belt to restrain
you properly. In some collisions, air bags
won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat
belts even though you have air bags.
Maintaining Your Air Bag
System
Warning!
Modifications to any part of the air bag
system could cause it to fail when you
need it. You could be injured if the air bag
system is not there to protect you. Do not
modify the components or wiring, including
adding any kind of badges or stickers to
the steering wheel hub trim cover or the
upper right side of the instrument panel. Do
not modify the front bumper, vehicle body
structure, or add aftermarket side steps or
running boards.
It is dangerous to try to repair any part
of the air bag system yourself. Be sure to
tell anyone who works on your vehicle that
it has an air bag system.
Do not attempt to modify any part of
your air bag system. The air bag may inflate
accidentally or may not function properly if
modifications are made. Take your vehicle
to an authorized dealer for any air bag
system service. If your seat, including your
trim cover and cushion, needs to be
serviced in any way (including removal or
loosening/tightening of seat attachment
bolts), take the vehicle to your authorized
dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat
accessories may be used. If it is necessary
to modify the air bag system for persons
with disabilities, contact your authorized
dealer.
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STARTING THE
ENGINE
Starting The Engine
Before starting the engine, adjust the
seat, the interior rear view mirrors, the
door mirrors and fasten the seat belt
correctly.
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always 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.
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 mode. A child
could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat
build-up may cause serious injury or death.
Never press the accelerator pedal for
starting the engine.
Models Equipped With A
Manual Transmission
Proceed as follows:
1. Engage the parking brake and place
the gear selector in NEUTRAL.
2. Place the start button in the ACC
mode.
3. Fully depress the clutch pedal
without touching the accelerator.
4. Place the start button in the ON
mode, push and release it as soon as
the engine starts. If the engine does not
start within 10 seconds, push the start
button to OFF mode and wait for
10-15 seconds before repeating the
starting procedure.
Models Equipped With
An Automatic
Transmission
Proceed as follows:
1. Engage the parking brake and place
the gear selector to P (PARK) or N
(NEUTRAL).
2. Fully depress the brake pedal
without touching the accelerator.
3. Place the start button in the ACC
mode. 4. Place the start button in the ON
mode, push and release it as soon as
the engine starts. If the engine does not
start within 10 seconds, push the start
button to OFF mode and wait for
10-15 seconds before repeating the
starting procedure.
Cold Weather Operation
Regarding Cold Start Disable
When the ambient temperature is
extremely low, the engine may not
crank even when the engine starting
procedure is performed. At this time,
the Cold Start Disable Indicator light in
the instrument cluster flashes. However,
this does not indicate a problem.
Perform the necessary procedures (see
“Warning lights And Messages”
paragraph in “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel” chapter).
Regarding Ice Breaker
When the ambient temperature is low,
the start of cranking may be delayed
after engine starting procedure is
performed. At this time, the Cold Start
Disable Indicator light in the instrument
cluster illumintes. However, this does
not indicate a problem.
Refer to your authorized dealer
regarding other related parts which are
to be input such as function name,
operating scenario (condition) of each
function, indicator operation, and user
operation/procedure information.
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INDEX
About Your Brakes...........150
ABS system ............... .112
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) ......155
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) ...................42
Additives, Fuel ..............174
Advanced Keyless Entry System Key Left In Trunk ............22
Key left In Vehicle ...........22
Locking Doors .............22
Passive Entry ..............22
Request Switch ............22
Unlocking Doors ............22
AirBag............... .133,137
Advance Front Air Bag . . . .133,137
Air Bag Warning Light .......147
Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . .146
FrontAirBag ............ .147
Maintaining Your Air Bag
System ............... .145
Air Bag Maintenance ..........145
Air Pressure, Tires ............244
Alarm Vehicle Security Alarm ......24,25
Alarm (Security Alarm) ........24,25
Aluminium wheel maintenance . . . .257
Automatic Dimming Mirror ........37
Automatic Headlights ...........40Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ...................52
Automatic Transmission ........153
Auxiliary Power Outlet ..........63
B-Pillar Location.............241
Battery (maintenance) ..........235
Battery charging procedure ......236
Battery recharging ............236
Blind Spot Monitoring ..........114
Body and underbody warranty . . . .253
Body lubrication .............236
Bodywork (care and maintenance). .253
Boot, Convertible Top Lowering ....70
Boot, Convertible Top Precautions . .73
Boot, Convertible Top Raising .....72
Brake System ...............150
Brake/clutch fluid (level check) . . . .234
Brakes ............... .150,269
Bright-metal maintenance .......257
Camera, Rear..............167
Carbon Monoxide Warning ......175
Center Seat Storage Compartment. .61
Certification Label ............177
Changing A Flat Tire .....204,205,238
Checking levels ..............232
Child Restraint ..............129
Child Restraints Child Restraints ...........129
Clean Air Gasoline ............173 Climate Control
..............44
Close The Hood ..............69
Compact Spare Tire ...........249
Contract, Service ............282
Convertible Top ..............70
Convertible top maintenance .....257
Cooling Air Conditioning ............50
Cupholders .................64
Customer Assistance ..........281
Data Recorder, Event.........146
Daytime Running Lights .........40
Diagnostic System, Onboard ......77
Dimensions ............... .272
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....221,223
Driver's Seat Back Tilt ..........33
Driving in flooded area .........182
Driving tips ............... .178
Electric power steering.........74
Electric Remote Mirrors .........38
Electromagnetic Compatibility . . . .278
Electronic Brake Control System Traction Control System ......112
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................ .158
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ..............78
INDEX

Restraint, Head..............34
Restraints, Child .............129
Safety Defects, Reporting .......283
Safety Information, Tire .........239
safety systems ..............112
Saving fuel and protection of the environment ..............178
Scheduled servicing ...........225
Seat Belt Energy Management Feature . . .129
Lap/Shoulder Belts ......124,126
Pregnant Women ..........125
Seat Belt Extender .........127
Seat Belt Pretensioner .......128
Seat Belt Reminder .........128
Seat Belt Reminder ...........128
Seat Belts ................ .124
Child Restraint ............129
Extender ...............127
Front Seat ..............124
Pregnant Women ..........125
Pretensioners ............128
Rear Seat ...............124
Seats .....................33
Adjustment ...............33
Heated .................33
Seatback Release ..........33
Tilting ..................33
Seats and fabric parts (cleaning) . . .259 Security Alarm
Security Alarm ...........24,25
SENTRY KEY Key Programming ..........24
Service Assistance ...........281
Service Contract .............282
Service Manuals .............284
Shift Lever Override ...........156
Shift position indication .........154
Shoulder Belts ...........124,126
Signals, Turn ................41
Snow chains ...............250
Snow Tires ............... .248
Spare Tire ........204,248,249,250
Starting ............... .21,220
Engine

Fails To Start ........220
Starting And Operating .......21,220
Starting Procedures .........21,220
Starting the engine ...........149
Steering ................. .271
Column Lock .............35
Tilt Column ...............35
Wheel, Tilt ...............35
Storage ...................61
Storing the vehicle ............253
Sun Visor ..................62
Supplemental Restraint System - AirBag ............. .133,137Suspensions
...............270
Symbols ....................3
Tilt Steering Column ...........35
Tire And Loading Information Placard ................ .241
Tire chains ................ .181
Tire Markings ...............239
Tire Rotation ...............251
Tire Safety Information .........239
Tire Service Kit ..............209
Tires............244,248,252,284 Aging (Life Of Tires) .........246
Air Pressure .............244
Changing .........204,205,238
Compact Spare ...........249
Flat Changing ............209
General Information ......244,248
High Speed .............245
Inflation Pressures .........244
Jacking ..........204,205,238
Life Of Tires .............246
Load Capacity ............241
Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) ............... .114
Quality Grading ........252,284
Radial ................ .245
Replacement .............247
Safety ..............239,244