2017 FIAT SPIDER ABARTH window

Seat Side Compartment
The seat side compartment is located
between the seats above the
cupholders.
To open, push the release handle down
to open the seat side compartment. Insert the emergency key in the lock
and turn it clockwise to lock, counter
clockwise to unlock.
Note: When using the rear console
cup holders, remove any cups before
opening the seat side compartment. If
the seat side compartment is opened
with a cup present, the lid will hit the
cups and may cause the contents to
spill.
Back Trim Storage Compartment
Small items can be stored in the back
trim storage compartment which is
located behind the seats. To use the back trim storage
compartment, slide the seat all the way
forward and fold the seat back forward,
then open the compartment.
When finished, close the compartment
and 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 rearward.
Caution!Do not forcefully push objects into the rear
storage compartment. Otherwise, the box
could be damaged.
Sun Visors
The sun visors are located at the sides
of the interior rear view mirror. They can
be adjusted forward toward the
windshield, and sideways toward the
side windows, to block sunlight.06040706-12A-001AB
Center Console Lid 06040717-121-001AB
Seat Side Compartment
1 — Release Handle
2 — Key Hole 06040718-12A-002AB
Back Trim Storage Compartment
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CONVERTIBLE TOP
(SOFT TOP) Lowering The
Convertible Top
Warning!Do not sit on the folded convertible top,
otherwise the convertible top could be
damaged or you may fall off and be injured.
To lower the convertible top, Proceed
as follows:
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied and the engine is OFF.
2. Make sure there are no objects
which have been placed in the area
where the convertible top is to be
retracted.
3. Push forward on the release latch.
There is a red indicator showing that
the latch is open. 4. With the lock release latch pushed
forward (red indicator visible), pull the
top latch handle rearward to unlock it.
5. Remove the striker from the anchor. Note: The power windows will go
down automatically when the
convertible top is opened. If the power
windows do not go down automatically,
fully open the windows using the power
window switch located on the doors. 04110102-L36-006
Lock Release Latch
1 — Release Latch Closed
2 — Release Latch Open 04110102-L21-001
Pulling The Top Latch Handle
Rearward
3 — Latch Release Handle 04110102-L22-002
Removing Striker From Anchor
4 — Striker
5 — Anchor
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3. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold
the convertible top along the front edge
and pull it towards the vehicle front. To
raise the convertible top from inside the
vehicle, use the convertible top
handles.
4. While sitting in a seat, grasp the
convertible top handles, and push the
convertible top against the windshield.
Make sure the striker engages with the
anchor, move the top latch slowly, and
then push the top latch upward until a
latching sound is heard. 5. If the red indicator is visible on the
lock release button, the convertible top
is not locked. After locking the
convertible top, verify that the red
indicator is not visible. Caution!Driving with the convertible top not fully
locked could damage the convertible top.
Note:
Do not spray water directly near the
seam of the window and convertible
top when flushing away dirt on the soft
top with water. Otherwise, water may
enter the vehicle (refer to “Convertible
Top Maintenance” in “Servicing And
Maintenance”).04110103-L23-002
Convertible Handle Location
2 — Convertible Top Handles 04110103-L24-003
Convertible Top Components
4 — Closing Release Latch
5 — Striker
6 — Anchor 04110103-124-001
Lock Release Button
6 — Red Indicator
7 — Release Latch Locked
8 — Release Latch Unlocked
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The convertible top may be
constricted if it is left retracted for a
long period. Therefore, if the top has
become constricted, it may be difficult
to hook the top latch striker to the
anchor.
Make sure the convertible top is
securely locked by pushing up on it. If
it still sounds loose (rattles) after being
locked by the top latch, contact an
authorized dealer.
Convertible Top
Precautions
Remove leaves or other debris that
may accumulate on and around the
convertible top. If leaves or other debris
block the drain filter, water may enter
the vehicle. Clean the drain filter at least
once a year.
Before lowering or raising the
convertible top, stop in a safe place off
of the road and park on a level surface.
When lowering the convertible top,
make sure objects inside the vehicle are
not blown away by the wind.
Secure all loose objects inside before
driving with the convertible top down. To help prevent theft or vandalism
and to ensure that the passenger
compartment stays dry, close the
convertible top securely and lock both
doors when leaving the vehicle.
The soft top is made of high quality
material and if it is not maintained
correctly, the material could harden,
becomes stained, or have an uneven
gloss.
Lowering the convertible top while
it's wet can also cause water to drip
into the cabin.
The power windows go down
automatically in conjunction with the
convertible top opening/closing.
However, this is a function for improving
the operability, 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 go down automatically. If the
power windows do not go down, the
automatic open/close mechanism for
the windows must be reset.
The windblocker reduces the amount
of wind coming into the cabin from
behind when driving with the
convertible top opened.
Before starting the vehicle make sure
the convertible top is correctly locked. Caution! Before opening the convertible top,
make sure the rear window defroster
switch is turned off. Otherwise the heat
generated from the window defroster could
damage the convertible top and the internal
material.
Make sure nothing is on the convertible
top or near the back window when raising
or lowering the convertible top. Even small
objects may interfere and cause damage.
Do not drive through an automatic car
wash; it may damage the convertible top.
Do not raise or lower the convertible top
when the temperature is below 41 °F (5 °C);
this will damage the convertible top material.
Do not lower the convertible top when
it's wet. If the convertible top dries while
folded, it will deteriorate and mold.
Do not raise or lower the convertible top
in a strong wind as it could damage the
convertible top or cause an unexpected
accident.
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Side Air Bags
The side air bags are mounted in the
outer sides of the seat backs. When the
air bag crash sensors detect a side
impact of greater than moderate force,
the system inflates the side air bag only
on the side in which the vehicle was hit.
The side air bag inflates quickly to
reduce injury to the driver or
passenger's head and chest caused by
directly hitting interior parts such as a
door or window. For more details about
air bag deployment, refer to "SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria" in this
chapter for further information.
Warning!Occupants, including children, who are
up against or very close to SABs can be
seriously injured or killed. Occupants,
including children, should never lean on or
sleep against the door, side windows, or
area where the side air bags inflate, even if
they are in an infant or child restraint.
Seat belts (and child restraints where
appropriate) are necessary for your
protection in all collisions. They also help
keep you in position, away from an inflating
SAB. To get the best protection from the
SABs, occupants must wear their seat
belts properly and sit upright with their
backs against the seats. Children must be
properly restrained in a child restraint or
booster seat that is appropriate for the size
of the child.
With Passenger Occupant
Classification System
In addition, the passenger side bag is
designed to only deploy when the
passenger occupant classification
sensor detects a passenger sitting on
the passenger's seat. 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 OCS
that is different from the occupant’s
properly seated weight input. This may
result in serious injury or death in a
collision.
Always wear your seat belt and sit
properly, with the seatback in an upright
position, your back against the seatback,
sitting upright, facing forward, in the center
of the seat, with your feet comfortably on
or near the floor.
Do not carry or hold any objects (e.g.,
backpacks, boxes, etc.) while seated in the
front passenger seat. Holding an object
may provide an output signal to the OCS
that is different than the occupant’s
properly seated weight input, which may
result in serious injury or death in a
collision.
Placing an object on the floor under the
front passenger seat may prevent the OCS
from working properly, which may result in
serious injury or death in a collision. Do not
place any objects on the floor under the
front passenger seat.06010205-126-123
Side Air Bags
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Warning Light/Beep
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to the beginning paragraph of
“Warning Lights And Messages” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
Warning!Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your
instrument panel could mean you won’t
have the air bags to protect you in a
collision. If the light does not come on as a
bulb check when the ignition is first turned
on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if
it comes on as you drive, have an
authorized dealer service the air bag
system immediately.
Passenger Side Front Air Bag And
Child Restraint Systems
Rearward-facing child restraint systems
must NEVER be fitted on the front seat
with an active passenger side air bag
since in the event of an impact the air
bag activation may cause fatal injuries
to the transported child.
ALWAYS comply with the instructions
on the label stuck on the passenger
side sun visor : A = Mexico market/ B =
U.S.A. and Canada market. Warning!Do not use accessory seat covers or place
objects between you and the Side Air
Bags; the performance could be adversely
affected and/or objects could be pushed
into you, causing serious injury. Warning! Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do
not lean against the door or window. Sit
upright in the center of the seat.
Being too close to the Side Air Bags
during deployment could cause you to be
severely injured or killed.
Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could
lead to more severe injuries in a collision.
The Side Air Bags work with your seat belt
to restrain you properly. In some collisions,
Side Air Bags won’t deploy at all. Always
wear your seat belt even though you have
Side Air Bags. 03030101-121-001
Sun Visor Air Bag Labels
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STARTING THE
ENGINE Starting The Engine
Before starting the engine, adjust the
seat, the interior rear view mirrors, and
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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Warning!Riding the brakes can lead to brake
failure and possibly a collision. Driving with
your foot resting or riding on the brake
pedal can result in abnormally high brake
temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would not
have your full braking capacity in an
emergency.
Driving a vehicle with the “Brake
Warning Light” on is dangerous. A
significant decrease in braking performance
or vehicle stability during braking may
occur. It will take you longer to stop the
vehicle or will make your vehicle harder to
control. You could have a collision. Have
the vehicle checked immediately.
Caution!Wear shoes appropriate for driving in order
to avoid your shoe contacting the brake
pedal when depressing the accelerator
pedal.
Parking Brake
Note: Driving with the parking brake on
will cause excessive wear of the brake
parts. Warning!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 gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle or in a location accessible to
children. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
Be sure the park brake is fully
disengaged before driving; failure to do so
can lead to brake failure and a collision.
Always fully apply the park brake when
leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and
cause damage or injury. Also be certain to
leave a manual transmission in REVERSE
(R) or FIRST (1st) gear. Failure to do so may
allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage
or injury.
Setting the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and then firmly
pull the parking brake lever fully
upwards with sufficient force to hold the
vehicle in a stationary position. Releasing the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull the
parking brake lever upwards, then
press the release button. While holding
the button, lower the parking brake
lever all the way down to the released
position.
Warning Light
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction. Refer to
“Warning Lights And Messages” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument
Panel” for further information. 05050102-12A-001AB
Parking Brake
1 — Parking Brake Lever
2 — Parking Brake Release Button
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