2017 FIAT SPIDER ABARTH automatic transmission

The gear selector must be in PARK (P)
or NEUTRAL (N) to operate the starter.
The transmission gear selector has
PARK (P), REVERSE (R), NEUTRAL (N),
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 inappropriate gear 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 (PRNDM) is
illuminated 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
PARK (P)
PARK (P) locks the transmission and
prevents the driveshaft 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.05210200-LHD12AT-001AB
Gear Selector And Pattern
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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 DRIVE (D) or REVERSE
(R) when the engine is running faster
than idle can damage the
transmission.
REVERSE (R)
This range is for moving the vehicle
backward. Shift into REVERSE only
after the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
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 applied.
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 will
damage the transmission. Press 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 available
gears.
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.
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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.
Depending on the road and driving
conditions/vehicle operations, gear
shifting could be delayed or not occur,
however, this does not indicate a
problem because the AAS mode will
maintain the optimum gear position.
Shift-Lock System
The shift-lock system prevents shifting
out of PARK (P) unless the brake pedal
is depressed.
To shift from PARK (P):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN
mode.
3. Press and hold the lock-release
button on the gear selector.
4. Move the gear selector. When the ignition is in the ACC or OFF
mode, the gear selector cannot be
shifted from PARK (P).
The ignition cannot be placed in the
OFF mode if the gear selector is not in
PARK (P).
Shift Lock Override
If the gear selector will not move from
PARK (P) using the proper shift
procedure, continue to press the brake
pedal and proceed as follows:
1. Remove the shift lock override cover
using a cloth wrapped flat head
screwdriver.
2. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool
into the Override Access Hole, and
push the override button down. 3. Push and hold the lock release
button on the gear selector and move
the gear selector.
4. Take the vehicle to an authorized
dealer.
For Some Models
Proceed as follows:
1. Push the lock release button on the
gear selector while also pushing down
on the Shift Lock Override button.
2. Move the gear selector.
3. Take the vehicle to an authorized
dealer. 05210206-12A-002
Shift Lock Override Access Hole 005210206-122-001
Shift Lock Override
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Manual Shift Mode
The manual shift mode gives you the
feel of driving a manual transmission
vehicle by allowing you to operate the
gear selector manually.
This allows you to control engine rpm
and torque to the drive wheels much
like a manual transmission when more
control is desired.
To change to MANUAL (M) shift mode,
shift the gear selector from DRIVE (D) to
MANUAL (M). To return to automatic
shift mode, shift the gear selector from
MANUAL (M) to DRIVE (D).
You can shift between DRIVE (D) and
MANUAL (M) mode at any time, without
taking your foot off the accelerator.
Note:
If you change to manual shift mode
when the vehicle is stopped, the gear
will shift to M1.
If you change to manual shift mode
while the vehicle is moving it will remain
in the current gear until a manual shift
request is made. Indicators
Manual Shift Mode Indication
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the
shift position indication in the
instrument panel illuminates.
Gear Position Indication
The numeral for the selected gear
illuminates. Manually Shifting Up/Down
To shift up to a higher gear, tap the
gear selector rearward once (or tap the
[+] shift paddle on the steering wheel, if
equipped).
To shift down to a lower gear, tap the
gear selector forward once (or tap the
[-] shift paddle on the steering wheel, if
equipped).
Note:
If a requested downshift would
cause the engine to over-speed, that
shift will not occur.
The system will ignore attempts to
upshift at too low of a vehicle speed.
Do not drive the vehicle with the
tachometer needle in the red zone
while in manual shift mode.
During deceleration, the
transmission may automatically shift
down depending on vehicle speed.
You can start out, from a stop, in
first or second gear. Tapping the gear
selector rearward (+) (at a stop) will
allow starting in second gear. Starting
out in second gear can be helpful in
snowy or icy conditions. 05210207-12A-002AB
Instrument Panel
1 — Manual Shift Mode Indication
2 — Gear Position Indication
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Paddle Mode — If
Equipped
Tapping one of the steering
wheel-mounted shift paddles (+/-), if
equipped, while the gear selector is in
DRIVE (D), will activate Paddle Mode (a
temporary manual mode). The current
gear will be displayed in the instrument
cluster, with the "M" also illuminated.
The transmission will revert back to
normal operation (if the gear selector
remains in DRIVE) after a period of time,
depending on accelerator pedal activity.
Note: Because Paddle mode is only
temporary, use of the MANUAL (M)
position 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 controls 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. Tap the gear selector forward
or rearward to select the appropriate
gear.
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. SPORT MODE The Sport mode increases steering
feedback to the driver with slight
increase in effort and changes the
transmission shift schedules for more
aggressive shifting. This driving mode is
useful while driving on twisty roads
where more steering precision is
desired in spirited cornering.
To activate Sport mode, toggle the
Sport Mode button forward and hold for
approximately 2 seconds. You will see
“Sport” illuminate in the Instrument
Panel cluster. 05210101-12A-001AB
SPORT Button
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Deactivating Speed Control
Push the OFF/CAN button. The
warning light (amber) in the
instrument cluster turns off.
When a speed has been set :the
warning light (green) in the
instrument cluster is illuminated, push
and hold the OFF/CAN button or push
the OFF/CAN button twice to
deactivate.
When a speed has not been set :the
warning light (amber) in the
instrument cluster is illuminated, push
the OFF/CAN button to deactivate.
Setting A Desired Speed
Proceed as follows:
1. Activate the Speed Control device
by pushing the ON button. The cruise
warning light (amber) illuminates.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed,
which must be more than 25 mph
(40 km/h).
3. Set the Speed Control by pushing
the SET (-) button at the desired speed.
The Speed Control is set at the
moment the SET (-) button is pushed.
Release the accelerator pedal
simultaneously. The
warning light
(green) illuminates.
Note: The Speed Control setting
cannot be performed under the
following conditions: Automatic transmission: the gear
selector is in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position.
Manual transmission: the gear
selector is in the NEUTRAL position or
when the clutch is disengaged (clutch
is depressed).
The parking brake is applied.
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 Speed Control will cancel if the
vehicle speed decreases below
16 mph (25 km/h) when climbing a
steep incline.
The Speed 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 the Speed
Control buttons:
Push the RES (+) button and hold it ,
your vehicle will accelerate. Release the
button at the desired speed.
Push the RES (+) button and release
it immediately , to adjust the set speed.
Multiple pushes of the button will
increase the set speed according to the
number of times it is pushed.
Increasing speed with a single RES
(+) button operation:
If the instrument cluster display for
vehicle speed is indicated in mph:
speed will increase in 1 mph
increments.
If the instrument cluster display for
vehicle speed is indicated in km/h:
speed will increase in 1 km/h
increments.
To increase speed using
accelerator pedal:
Press the accelerator pedal to
accelerate to the desired speed.
Push the SET (-) button and release it
immediately. This new set speed will be
saved.
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Note: Accelerate the vehicle to speed
up temporarily with the accelerator
pedal when the Speed Control is on.
Increasing the speed will not interfere
with, or change the set speed. Take
your foot off the accelerator to return to
the set speed.
Decreasing Speed
To decrease speed using the Speed
Control buttons:
Push the SET (-) button and hold it ,
the 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 button pushes will decrease
the set speed according to the number
of times it is pushed.
Decreasing speed with a single SET
(-) button operation:
If the instrument cluster display for
vehicle speed is indicated in mph: the
speed will decrease in 1 mph
increments.
If the instrument cluster display for
vehicle speed is indicated in km/h: the
speed will decrease in 1 km/h
increments. Resume Speed
If any other method besides the
OFF/CAN 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 RES (+)
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 RES (+) button.
Temporarily Canceling
The System
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.
To temporarily cancel the system, use
one of these methods:
Slightly press the brake pedal.
Press the clutch pedal (if equipped
with a manual transmission). Push OFF/CAN button.
If the RES (+) 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 Speed Control system is
temporarily canceled:
The parking brake is applied.
Automatic Transmission: the
gear selector is in the PARK or
NEUTRAL position.
Manual Transmission: the gear
selector is in the NEUTRAL position.
Automatic Transmission: the
Speed Control cannot be canceled
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 press the brake pedal.
When the Speed Control system is
temporarily canceled, the speed cannot
be reset.
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To Secure The Jack
Proceed as follows:
1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with
the jack screw pointing back, and turn
the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily
tighten it.
2. Turn the jack screw clockwise.
3. Turn the wing bolt completely to
secure the jack.
4. Insert the cover tabs and install the
cover.
Warning!A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the
jack parts and the spare tire in the places
provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced immediately.
Maintenance
Always keep the jack clean.
Make sure the moving parts are kept
free from dirt or rust.
Make sure the screw thread is
adequately lubricated. Conditions Of Non-Use
Temperatures below -40°F (−40°C)
On sandy or muddy ground
On uneven ground
On steep roads
In extreme weather conditions
In direct contact with the engine or
for repairs under the vehicle
On boats
Jacking Instructions
Note: Make sure the jack is well
lubricated before using it.
Warning!Do not attempt to change a tire on the side
of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull
far enough off the road to avoid being hit
when operating the jack or changing the
wheel.
Proceed as follows:
1. Stop the vehicle in a position that
does not cause any danger to traffic
and lets you change the tire in safety, as
far as possible from the edge of the
driving lane. The ground must be flat
and sufficiently compact. 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning Lights
and engage the parking brake.
3. For vehicles with automatic
transmission, place the gear selector in
PARK. For vehicles with manual
transmission, place gear selector in
REVERSE and turn the engine to OFF.
4. Stop the engine. The motor must be
kept off as long as the vehicle is lifted
off the ground.
5. Remove the jack and tools.
6. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking
position. For example, if changing the
right front tire, block the left rear wheel. 08020300-121-001
Blocking Right Front Tire And Left
Rear Tire
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