2017 FIAT SPIDER ABARTH ignition

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.
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. Thekeyfobmaynotbeabletobe
detected by the vehicle keyless-go
system if it is located next to a mobile
phone, laptop or other electronic
device; these devices may block the
key fob’s wireless signal and prevent
the keyless-go system from starting
the vehicle.
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 ten
seconds.
Pushing any button except the lock
button 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” for
further information).
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” section in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further
information).
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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” in “Getting
To Know Your Instrument Panel” for
further information).
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” for further information. 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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Auto Lock/Unlock Function — If Equipped
When the vehicle speed exceeds 12 MPH (20 km/h), both doors, and fuel filler door lock automatically.
When the ignition is placed in the OFF position, both doors, and fuel filler door unlock automatically.
These functions can also be disabled so that they do not operate.
Auto Lock/Unlock Function Setting Change Using Door-Lock Switch (With Door-Lock Switch)
The doors, and fuel filler door can be set to lock or unlock automatically by selecting any one of the functions from the following
table and using the door-lock switch on the interior door panel. There are only a total of six auto lock/unlock settings available
for automatic transmission vehicles, and three for manual transmission vehicles. Be sure to push the unlock side of the driver's
door-lock switch the correct number of times according to the selected function number. If the switch is mistakenly pushed
seven times on an automatic transmission vehicle or four times on a manual transmission, the procedure will be cancelled. If
this occurs, start the procedure from the beginning. Function Number Function (*)
1 The auto door-lock function is disabled.
2 Both the doors, and the fuel filler door lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 12 MPH
(20 km/h) or more.
3 Both the doors, and the fuel filler door lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 12 MPH
(20 km/h) or more. Both the doors, trunk lid, and the fuel filler door unlock when the ignition is
cycled from the ON to OFF position.
4 Automatic Transmission Vehicles Only : when the ignition is placed in the ON position and the
gear selector is shifted from park (P) to any other gear position, both the doors, and fuel filler door
lock automatically.
5 Automatic Transmission Vehicles Only : when the ignition is placed in the ON position and the
gear selector is shifted from PARK (P) to any other gear position, both the doors, and the fuel filler
door lock automatically. When the dear selector is shifted to PARK (P) while the ignition is placed in
the ON position, both the doors, and the fuel filler door unlock automatically.
6 Automatic Transmission Vehicles Only : both the doors, and the fuel filler door lock
automatically when the vehicle speed is about 12 MPH (20 km/h) or more. When the gear selector
is shifted to PARK (P) while the ignition is placed in the ON position, both the doors, and the fuel
filler door unlock automatically.
(*) For other settings for the auto door lock function contact an authorized dealer.
Note: Function number 3 is the factory setting for your vehicle.
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Settings Changing
Settings can be changed using the
following procedure:
1. Safely park the vehicle. Both doors
must remain closed.
2. Place the ignition in the ON position.
3. Push and hold the lock side of the
driver's door-lock switch within
20 seconds of placing the ignition in the
ON position, and make sure a beep
sound is heard about eight seconds
afterwards.
4. Refer to the auto lock/unlock
function setting table, determine the
function number for the desired setting.
Push the unlock side of the driver's
door-lock switch the same number of
times as the selected function number
(example: if you select function 2, push
the unlock side of the switch only two
times).
5. Three seconds after the function
setting has been changed, a beep
sound will beep in the amount of the
selected function number (example:
Function numbe r 3 = three beep
sounds).
Automatic Transmission Vehicles
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked while the setting function is
being performed. The procedure can be cancelled by
pushing the lock side of the door-lock
switch.
Note:
The vehicle lock-out prevention
feature prevents you from locking
yourself out of the vehicle. Both doors,
trunk lid, and the fuel filler door will
automatically unlock if they are locked
using the power door locks with any
door open. If both the doors are closed
even though the trunk lid is open, both
the doors and the fuel filler door will
lock.
Door Unlock (Control) System
With Collision Detection — If
Equipped : this system automatically
unlocks the doors, trunk lid, and the
fuel filler door in the event the vehicle is
involved in an accident to allow
passengers to get out of the vehicle
immediately and prevent being trapped
inside. While the ignition is placed in
the ON position and in the event the
vehicle receives an impact strong
enough to inflate the air bags, both the
doors, the trunk lid, and fuel filler door
are automatically unlocked after about
six seconds have elapsed from the
time of the accident. The doors, trunk
lid, and the fuel filler door may not
unlock depending on how an impact is
applied, the force of the impact, and
other conditions of the accident. If
door-related systems or the battery is malfunctioning, the doors, trunk lid,
and the fuel filler door will not unlock.
When opening a door, the power
windows open a little automatically.
When closing the door, the power
windows close automatically. This is a
function for improving the sealing of
the window, and it does not mean
there is a problem. If the vehicle battery
is disconnected for vehicle
maintenance or other reasons, the
power windows will not open or close
automatically. If the power windows do
not open or close, the automatic
open/close mechanism for the
windows must be reset.
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SEATS Manual Adjustment
Forward / Rearward
To move the seat forward or rearward,
pull the adjustment bar. Release the bar
once the desired position is reached.
Using body pressure, move forward
and rearward on the seat to be sure
that the seat adjusters have latched.
Height
To adjust the height for front edge of
the seat bottom, rotate the dial to the
desired position.
Seat Recline
To recline the seatback, lift up the
recline lever and lean back until the
desired position has been reached,
then release the lever. Make sure the lever returns to its original position and
the seatback is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and
rearward.
Warning!Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving
could result in loss of control which could
cause a collision and serious injury or
death.
Seats should be adjusted before
fastening the seat belts and while the
vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death
could result from a poorly adjusted seat
belt.
Do not ride with the seatback reclined
so that the shoulder belt is no longer
resting against your chest. In a collision you
could slide under the seat belt, which could
result in serious injury or death.
Heated Seats
On some models, the front driver and
passenger seats may be equipped with
heaters in both the seat cushions and
seatbacks. The controls for the front
heated seats are located on the center
instrument panel below the climate
controls.
The heated seats have three settings:
High, Medium, and Low. Push the
switch once to turn the heated seats on
High, twice for Medium, and three times for Low. Pushing the switch a fourth
time will turn the heated seat off.
Note:
If the ignition is switched OFF while
the seat warmer is operating (High,
Mid or Low), and then switched ON
again, the seat warmer will
automatically operate at the
temperature set before switching the
ignition OFF.
Use the seat warmer when the
engine is running. Leaving the seat
warmer on for long periods with the
engine not running could discharge the
battery.
The temperature of the seat warmer
cannot be adjusted beyond High, Mid
and Low.
Once a heat setting is selected,
heat will be felt within two to five
minutes.03010202-12A-003AB
Manual Seat Adjustment
1 — Adjustment Bar
2 — Height Dial
3 — Recline Lever 03010203-L12-002
Heated Seat Switches
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Inside Day / Night Mirror
Rear View Mirror Adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rear view
mirror to center on the view through the
rear window.
Note: Before adjusting the manual
mirror, place the mirror in the “day
driving position” (see below).
Reducing Glare From Headlights
1. Push the lever forward for day
driving (A position).
2. Pull the lever rearward to reduce
glare of headlights from vehicles at the
rear (B position). Automatic Dimming
Mirror — If Equipped
The automatic dimming mirror
automatically reduces glare of
headlights from vehicles at the rear
when the ignition is switched ON.
Push the off button ( O ) to cancel the
automatic dimming function. The
indicator light will turn off. Caution!To avoid damage to the mirror during
cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution
directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution
onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror
clean.
Push the off button ( O )tocancelthe
automatic dimming function. The
indicator light will turn off.
To reactivate the automatic dimming
function, push the on button ( I ). The
indicator light will illuminate.04060102-ADJ-001
Manual Mirror Adjustment 04060102-MAN-002AB
Mirror Adjustment Lever
1 — Mirror Adjustment Lever
A — Day Driving Position
B — Reduced Glare Position 04060102-36E-666
Automatic Dimming Mirror Buttons
1—Off
2—On
3 — Light Sensor
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Note:
Do not use glass cleaner or
suspend objects on or around the light
sensor. Otherwise, light sensor
sensitivity will be affected and may not
operate normally.
The automatic dimming function is
canceled when the ignition is switched
ON and the gear selector is in
REVERSE. Power Mirrors
The ignition must be in the ACC or ON
position to adjust the outside power
mirrors.
Rotate the mirror switch to the lef t(L)
orright(R)to select which mirror to
adjust.
Push the mirror control switch in the
direction of the desired position.
After adjusting the mirror, lock the
control by rotating the switch to the
center position to prevent accidental
movements. Folding Mirrors
Manually fold the outside mirror
rearward until it is flush with the vehicle.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
driver side automatic-dimming mirror.
The automatic-dimming door mirror is
linked with the automatic-dimming
rearview mirror inside the vehicle to
automatically reduce headlight glare
from vehicles at the rear. Refer to
“Automatic Dimming Mirror” in this
section for further information.
Note: The passenger door mirror does
not have the automatic-dimming
feature.04060102-121-666
Light/Rain Sensor
2 — Light Sensor 04060101-L12-001
Power Mirror Switch
0 — Center Position
1 — Left Position
2 — Right Position 04060101-12R-001AB
Outside Folding Mirror
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Headlight Operation
Without Auto-Light Control Switch Position OFF Daytime Running Lights High Beams
Ignition Position ON ACC Or OFF ON ACC Or OFF ON ACC Or OFF
Headlights Off Off Off Off On Off
Daytime Running
Lights On Off Off Off Off Off
Tail Lights / Position Lights /
License Plate Lights /
Instrument Panel Illumination Off Off On On On
On
(*)
(*) If the driver's door is opened, or 30 seconds have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.
With Auto-Light Control Switch Position OFF AUTO Daytime Running
Lights High Beams
Ignition Position ON ACC Or
OFF ON ACC Or
OFF ON ACC Or
OFF ON ACC Or
OFF
Headlights Off Off
Auto
(*) Off Off Off On Off
Daytime Running Lights On Off
Auto
(*) Off Off Off Off Off
Tail Lights / Position Lights / License Plate
Lights / Instrument Panel Illumination Off Off Auto On
(**) /
Off
(***) On On On
On
(****)
(*) The headlights and other light settings adjust automatically depending on the surrounding brightness detected by the sensor.
(**) While the lights are turned on, they will remain on even if the ignition is switched to a position other than ON. If the driver’s door is opened, or 30 seconds have
elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.
(***) When the ignition is switched to a position other than ON, the lights will not turn on even if the headlight switch is switched to AUTO.
(****) If the driver’s door is opened, or 30 seconds have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.
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