2017 FIAT SPIDER ABARTH Owners Manual

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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Daytime Running Lights
(DRL)
The daytime running lights turn on
automatically when the vehicle starts
moving.
They turn off when the parking brake is
engaged or the gear selector is shifted
to the PARK position (if equipped with
automatic transmission).
Note: In some markets, the daytime
running lights can be deactivated. Refer
to “Personalization Features” in “Getting
To Know Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
High Beams
The headlights can be switched
between high and low beams by
pushing the headlight switch lever
forward for high beams, and pulling the
lever rearward to return to low beams.
When the headlight high beams are on,
the
high beam indicator is
illuminated in the instrument cluster.
Flash To Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your
headlights by partially pulling the
headlight lever toward the steering
wheel. This will cause the high beam
headlights to turn on until the lever is
released.
The
high beam indicator in the
instrument cluster illuminates while the
high beams are active. Automatic Lighting
When the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position and the ignition is
switched ON, the light sensor will
detect the surrounding light levels and
automatically turns the headlights, other
exterior lights and dashboard
illumination on or off.
Note: Do not shade the light sensor by
placing a sticker or a label on the
windshield. Otherwise the light sensor
will not operate correctly.
The light sensor also works as a rain
sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep
hands and scrapers clear of the
windshield when the wiper lever is in
the AUTO position and the ignition is
switched ON, as fingers could be
pinched or the wipers and wiper blades
damaged when the wipers activate
automatically. If you are going to clean
the windshield, be sure the wipers are turned off completely when the engine
is running.
Note:
The headlights, other exterior lights
and dashboard lights may not turn off
immediately even if the surrounding
area becomes well-lit because the light
sensor determines that it is night time if
the surrounding area is continuously
dark for several minutes such as inside
long tunnels, traffic jams inside tunnels,
or in indoor parking lots. In this case,
the lights turn off if the light switch is
turned to the OFF position.
When the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position and the ignition is
switched to ACC or OFF, the
headlights, other exterior lights and
dashboard illumination will turn off.
The dashboard lights can be
adjusted by rotating the knob in the
instrument cluster. The day/night mode
can be changed by rotating the knob
until a beep sound is heard.
The sensitivity of the automatic
lightsmaybechangedbyan
authorized dealer.
Follow Me Home
The Follow Me Home Light System
turns on the headlights (low beams) for
a period of time after the ignition is
switched OFF. 05030101-12A-003
Light Sensor
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System Activation
With the ignition switched to ACC or
OFF, pull the headlight control lever
rearward and the low beam headlights
will turn on.
The headlights turn off after a period of
time after all doors are closed.
The time until the headlights turn off
after all of the doors are closed can be
changed through the Connect system.
The headlights turn off if the lever is
pulled again while the headlights are on,
or after three minutes of no further
action after the first pull of the lever.
Front Fog Lights
The front fog light can be activated
when the ignition is in the ON position
and the headlights or parking lights are
on.
Activation
Turn the headlight switch to the
or
position.
Rotate the fog light switch to the
position. The fog light indicator in the
instrument cluster illuminates while the
front fog lights are on.
Deactivation
Perform one of the following operations
to turn off the front fog lights:
Rotate the fog light switch to the OFF
position.
Turn the headlight switch to the OFF
position.
Switch the ignition to a position other
than ON.
The
fog light indicator in the
instrument cluster goes off when the
front fog light is turned off.
With Auto-Light Control
When the fog light switch is in
position and the headlight switch is in AUTO position, the front fog lights will
stay on.
Turn Signals
The ignition must be in the ON position
to use the turn signals and lane change
assist.
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn). The signal
will self-cancel after the turn is
completed.
If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever to
its original position.
The turn signal indicators (green)
in the instrument cluster flash
according to the operation of the turn
signal lever to show which signal is
active.
Note: If an indicator light stays on
without flashing or if it flashes
abnormally, one of the turn signal bulbs
may be burned out.
Lane Change Assist
Move the lever halfway toward the
direction of the lane change (until the
indicator flashes) and hold it there. It will
return to the off position when released.
Three-Flash Turn Signal
After releasing the turn signal lever, the
turn signal indicator flashes three times.
The operation can be cancelled by
moving the lever in the direction
opposite to which it was operated. 05030101-132-001AB
Headlight Switch
1 — Headlight Switch
2 — Fog Light Switch
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The three-flash turn signal function can
be turned on or off using the
personalization function in the radio.
Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFS) — If
Equipped
This system directs the main headlight
beams and adapts it to the driving
conditions around bends and turns,
continuously and automatically.
The system directs the headlight beam
to illuminate the road in the best way,
taking into account the speed of the
vehicle, the bend or corner angle and
the speed of steering.
The Adaptive Front Lighting System is
automatically activated when the
vehicle is started.
Leaving Home Light
System
The Leaving Home Light System turns
the headlights on when the unlock
button on the key fob is pushed while
away from the vehicle.
Activation
With the ignition switch in the OFF
position, and the headlight switch is in
the
or position, the
headlights will illuminate when the
unlock button on the key fob is pushed,
and the vehicle receives the signal.
The headlights turn off after
30 seconds. The following lights turn on when the
Leaving Home Light System is
operated: low beams/parking lights/tail
lights/license plate lights.
Operation of the Leaving Home Light
System can be turned on or off through
the Connect system.
When the lock button on the key fob
is pushed, and the vehicle receives the
signal, the headlights turn off.
When the headlight switch is in a
position other than
or ,the
headlights turn off.
Headlamp Leveling
System — If Equipped
On some models, the angle of the
headlights will be automatically adjusted
when turning on the headlights.
Adjusting The Headlight
When Abroad
Dipped headlights are adjusted for
driving in the country where the vehicle
was originally purchased.
When travelling in countries with
opposite driving direction, to avoid
flashing the drivers on the other side of
the road, you need to cover areas of
the headlight. For this operation contact
an authorized dealer. WINDSHIELD
WIPERS / WASHER Windshield Wipers And
Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever is
located on the right side of the steering
wheel. The ignition must be in the ON
position to use these features.
Windshield Wipers
Activate the windshield wipers by
pushing the wiper lever up or down.
With Intermittent Wiper
Set the lever to the intermittent position
and choose the interval timing by
rotating the center switch.
Switch positions:
or MIST : operation while
pushing the lever upward
OFF : stop
--- or INT : intermittent operation
— or LO : low speed operation
= or HI : high speed operation
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With Auto-Wiper Control
When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position, the rain sensor will sense the
amount of rainfall on the windshield and
turns the wipers on or off automatically
(off/intermittent/low speed/high speed).
Switch positions:
or MIST : operation while
pulling up lever
OFF : stop
AUTO : auto control operation
— or LO : low speed operation
= or HI : high speed operation
Adjusting Rain Sensor Sensitivity
The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be
adjusted by rotating the switch on the
wiper lever.
From the center position (normal),
rotate the switch downward for higher
sensitivity (+) (faster response) or rotate
it upward for less sensitivity (-) (slower
response). Note: Do not shade the rain sensor by
placing a sticker or a label on the
windshield. Otherwise the rain sensor
will not operate correctly.
When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position and the ignition is switched
ON, the wipers may move automatically
in the following cases:
If the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth.
If the windshield is struck with a hand
or other object from either outside or
inside the vehicle. Warning!Keep hands and scrapers clear of the
windshield when the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position and the ignition is switched
ON as fingers could be pinched or the
wipers and wiper blades damaged when
the wipers activate automatically.
If you are going to clean the windshield,
be sure the wipers are turned off. This is
important when clearing ice and snow.
Switching the auto-wiper lever from the
OFF to the AUTO position while driving
activates the windshield wipers once,
after which they operate according to
the rainfall amount.
The auto-wiper control may not operate
when the rain sensor temperature is
about 14 °F (–10 °C) or lower, or about
185 °F (85 °C) or higher.
If the windshield is coated with water
repellent, the rain sensor may not be
able to sense the amount of rainfall
correctly and auto-wiper control may
not operate properly. 05030101-122-001
Windshield Wiper Lever
1 — Rain Sensor Adjustment
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If dirt or debris (such as ice or debris
containing salt water) adheres to the
windshield above the rain sensor or if
the windshield is iced, it could cause
the wipers to move automatically.
However, if the wipers cannot remove
this ice, dirt or debris, the auto-wiper
control will stop operation. In this case,
set the wiper lever to the low speed
position or high speed position for
manual operation, or remove the ice,
dirt or debris by hand to restore the
auto-wiper operation.
If the auto-wiper lever is left in the
AUTO position, the wipers could
operate automatically from the effect of
strong light sources, electromagnetic
waves, or infrared light because the rain
sensor uses an optical sensor.
It is recommended that the auto-wiper
lever be switched to the OFF position
other than when driving the vehicle
under rainy conditions.
The auto-wiper control functions can be
turned off. Because heavy ice and snow can jam
the wiper blades, the wiper motor is
protected from motor breakdown,
overheating and possible fire by a
circuit breaker. This mechanism will
automatically stop operation of the
blades, but only for about five minutes.
If this happens, turn off the wiper switch
and park off the road and remove the
snow and ice. After five minutes, turn
on the switch and the blades should
operate normally. If they do not resume
functioning, contact an authorized
dealer as soon as possible. Pull off to
the side of the road to a safe location.
Wait until the weather clears before
trying to drive with the wipers
inoperative.
Windshield Washer
Pull the wiper/washer lever rearward
and hold it to spray washer fluid onto
the windshield.
With the wiper lever in the OFF,
intermittent, or AUTO position, the
wipers will operate continuously until
the lever is released. Warning!Sudden loss of visibility through the
windshield could lead to a collision. You
might not see other vehicles or other
obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the
windshield during freezing weather, warm
the windshield with defroster before and
during windshield washer use.
If the fluid level is normal and the
washer does not work, contact an
authorized dealer.
With Headlight Washers
When the headlights are on, the
headlight washers operate
automatically once every fifth time the
windshield washer operates. 04110109-115-001AB
Windshield Washer Nozzles
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CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM Operating Tips
The air conditioning system will only
operate with the engine running.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged while the engine is off, do
not leave the Blower Control Knob on
for extended periods of time.
To improve system efficiency, clear all
obstructions (leaves, snow and ice)
from the hood and the air inlet in the
grille.
Use the air conditioning system to
defog the windows and dehumidify the
air.
Recirculation mode should be used
when driving through tunnels, while in a
traffic jam, or when you would like to
quickly cool the interior.
Use the outside air position for
ventilation or windshield defrosting.
If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows to let warm air escape, and
then run the air conditioning system. To keep the internal parts lubricated
and the system running smoothly, run
the air conditioner about 10 minutes at
least once a month.
Have the air conditioner checked before
the weather gets hot. A lack of
refrigerant may make the air conditioner
less efficient. The refrigerant
specifications are indicated on a label
(A or B depending on the market)
attached to the inside of the engine
compartment. Check the label before
refilling the refrigerant. If the wrong type
of refrigerant is used, it could result in a
serious malfunction of the air
conditioner. For details, contact your
authorized dealer. Caution!The system uses a coolant that is
compatible with the laws in force in the
countries where the vehicle is sold, R134a
or R1234yf (indicated on a specific plate in
the engine compartment). The use of other
coolants affects the efficiency and condition
of the system. Also the compressor
coolants used must be compatible with the
indicated coolant.
Vent Operation
Adjusting The Vents
To adjust the direction of air flow, move
the vent adjustment knob.
Note: When using the air conditioner in
humid conditions, fog may blow from
the vents. This is a result of humid air
being suddenly cooled and does not
indicate a system malfunction. 06010100121001
Label Location
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Center Vents (Driver) and Side
Vents
Center and side vents are located on
the dashboard.
Air vent open/close : the air vents can
be fully opened and closed by using
knob1(A=open/B=clo se).
Air flow direction adjustment :use
knob 1 to adjust the center vents to the
desired position.
Center Vents (Front Passenger)
Center vents are located on the
dashboard.
Air vent open/close : use the Center
Vent tab 1 to open/close the center
vents(A=open/B=clo se).
Air flow direction adjustment : use the
Center Vent tab 1 to adjust the center
vents to the desired position. 06010201-033-001
Side Air Vents 06010201-033-666
Operating the Side Air Vents
1 — Air Vent Knob
A — Open Position
B — Closed Position 06010201-121-001AB
Central Air Vent 06010201-121-777AB
Operating The Central Air Vent
1 — Center Vent Tab
A — Open Position
B — Closed Position
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