2017 FIAT SPIDER ABARTH Owners Manual

5 – Air Recirculation Button
Press the Air Recirculation Button to
select between outside air and
recirculated air positions.
Recirculated Air Position : (LED On)
Outside air is shut off when this position
has been activated. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested traffic (high engine exhaust
areas), or when quick cooling of the
vehicle is desired.
Outside Air Position : (LED Off)
Outside air is allowed to enter the
cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.
Note: Do not use the Recirculated Air
Position in cold or rainy weather. Using
the Recirculated Air Position in cold or
rainy weather is dangerous as it will
cause the windows to fog up. Your
vision will be hampered, which could
lead to a serious accident.
6 – A/C Button
Push the A/C Button to turn on the air
conditioner.
The LED on the switch will illuminate
when the Blower Control Knob is in any
position except the off position.
Push the button again to turn off the air
conditioner.
Note: The air conditioner may not
function when the outside temperature
approaches 32 ° F(0°C). Operation Of Automatic
Air Conditioning
Proceed as follows:
1. Set the mode selector knob to the
AUTO position.
2. Set the Air Recirculation Button to
the outside air position (indicator light
turned off).
Note: If the recirculated air position is
used for long periods in cold weather or
high humidity, the windshield may fog
up more easily.
3. Set the Blower Control Knob to the
AUTO position.
4. Push the A/C button to operate the
air conditioning (indicator light on).
5. Set the Temperature Control Knob
to the desired position.
6. To turn off the system, set the
blower control knob to the 0 position.
Setting the temperature to maximum
hot or cold will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
When selecting heat, the system will
restrict air flow until it has warmed to
prevent cold air from blowing out of the
vents.
For an optimal cabin temperature, set
the temperature close to 77º. Adjust to
the desired temperature if necessary. Windshield Defrosting
And Defogging
Set the mode selector knob to the
position and turn the blower control
knob to the desired speed.
In this position, the outside air position
is automatically selected, and when the
blower control knob is on, the air
conditioner automatically turns on. The
air conditioner will directly dehumidify
the air to the front windshield and side
windows. Air flow amount will be
increased.
Use the temperature control knob to
increase the air flow temperature and
defog the windshield more quickly.
Warning!Set the temperature control to the hot or
warm position when defogging (Front
Defrost position). Using the Front Defrost
position with the temperature control set to
the cold position is dangerous as it will
cause the outside of the windshield to fog
up. Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident.
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Sunlight/Temperature
Sensor
The air conditioning system measures
inside and outside temperatures, and
sunlight.
It then sets temperatures inside the
cabin accordingly.
Note: Do not obstruct either sensor.
Otherwise, the air-conditioning system
will not operate properly. POWER WINDOWS Power Window Controls
The ignition must be placed in the ON
position for the power windows to
operate.
A power window may no longer
open/close if you continue to push the
switch after opening/closing the power
window.
If the power window does not
open/close, wait a moment and then
operate the switch again.
Note: To prevent burning out the fuse
and damaging the power window
system, do not open or close both
windows at once.
The passenger window can be
operated with each door switch when
the power window lock switch on the
driver's door is in the unlocked position.
Passenger Control Switches
The passenger window can also be
operated using the master control
switches on the driver's door.06010904333003
Exterior Sensor
1 — Sunlight Sensor 06010904-121-002AB
Interior Sensor
2 — Interior Temperature Sensor
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Auto-Opening Power Windows
To fully open the window automatically
push the switch completely down. To
stop the window partway pull or push
the switch in the opposite direction and
then release it. The power window
cannot be fully closed while the door is
open.
Power Window System Initialization
Procedure
If the battery was disconnected during
vehicle maintenance, or for other
reasons (such as a switch continues to
be operated after the window is
open/closed), the window will not fully
open automatically.
Resetting of the automatic function can
be performed using the master control
switches or each passenger door
switch.
The power window auto function reset
procedure can be done on both door
switches. The power window auto
function will only resume on the power
window that has been reset:
1. Close the doors and the convertible
top.
2. Place the ignition in the ON position.
3. Make sure that the power window
lock switch located on the driver's door
is not depressed.
4. Push the switch and fully open the
window. 5. Pull up the switch to fully close the
window and continue holding the
switch for about two seconds after the
window fully closed.
6. Repeat steps four and five for the
passenger power window while seated
in the passenger seat.
7. Make sure that the power windows
operate correctly using the door
switches.
After the system has been re-initialized,
passenger window can be fully opened
automatically using the master control
switches. If the automatic power
window operation does not operate
normally while the doors or convertible
top are opened/closed, reset it using
the above procedures.
Engine-Off Power Window
Operation
The power window can be operated for
about 40 seconds after the ignition has
been cycled from ON to the OFF
position with both doors closed. If any
door is opened, the power window will
stop operating.
For engine-off operation of the power
window, the switch must be held up
firmly throughout window closure
because the auto-closing function will
be inoperable.04070103-LN2-002
Power Window Switches
1 — Driver's Window
2 — Passenger's Window 04070103-L12-001
Power Window Switch Function
1 — Closing-Lightly Pull The Switch Up
2 — Opening-Lightly Hold The Switch
Down
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Warning!Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle, and do not let children play with
power windows. 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 the
Keyless Entry System in the ACC or
ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly
unattended children, can become
entrapped by the windows while operating
the power window switches. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or
death.
Power Window Lock
Switch
This feature prevents the passengers
power window from operating. Keep
this switch in the locked position while
children are in the vehicle.
1. Locked Position (Button
Pushed) : only the driver's power
window can be operated.
2. Unlocked Position (Button Not
Pushed) : both power windows on
each door can be operated. Note: When the power window lock
switch is in the locked position, the light
on the passenger power window switch
turns off. The light may be difficult to
see depending on the surrounding
brightness. HOMELINK — IF
EQUIPPED General Information
The HomeLink system replaces up to
three hand-held transmitters with a single
built-in component in the auto-dimming
mirror. Pushing the HomeLink button on
the auto-dimming mirror activates garage
doors, gates and other devices
surrounding your home.
Note: HomeLink and HomeLink house
icon are registered trademarks of
Gentex Corporation.
Warning! Vehicle exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a dangerous gas. Do not run
your vehicle in the garage while
programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas
can cause serious injury or death.
Your motorized door or gate will open and
close while you are programming the universal
transceiver. Do not program the transceiver if
people, pets or other objects are in the path of
the door or gate. Only use this transceiver
with a garage door opener that has a “stop
and reverse” feature as required by Federal
safety standards. This includes most garage
door opener models manufactured after 1982.
Do not use a garage door opener without
these safety features. Call toll-free
1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at
HomeLink.com
for safety information or
assistance. 04070104-L12-001
Power Window Lockout Switch
1 — Locked Position
2 — Unlocked Position
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Pre-Programming The
System
Note: It is recommended that a new
battery be placed in the hand-held
transmitter of the device being
programmed to HomeLink for quicker
training and accurate transmission of
the radio-frequency signal.
Proceed as follows:
1. Verify that there is a remote control
transmitter available for the device you
would like to program.
2. Disconnect the power to the device.
Programming The
System
Note: When programming a garage
door opener or a gate, disconnect the
power to these devices before
programming. Continuous operation of
the devices could damage the motor.
The HomeLink system provides three
buttons which can be individually
selected and programmed using the
transmitters for current, on-market
devices as follows:
1. Disconnect power to the device
being programmed.
2. Position the end of your handheld
transmitter one to three inches (2.5 -
7.5 cm) away from the HomeLink
button you wish to program while
keeping the indicator light in view.
3. Simultaneously press and hold both
the chosen HomeLink and hand-held transmitter buttons. Do not release
the buttons until step four has been
completed.
4. After the HomeLink indicator light
changes from a slow to a rapidly
blinking light, release both the
HomeLink and hand-held transmitter
buttons.
5. Connect power to the device being
programmed.
6. Firmly press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for five
seconds, and then release it. Perform
this operation two times to activate the
door or gate. If the door or gate does
not activate, press and hold the
just-trained HomeLink button and
observe the indicator light. If the
indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your
device should activate when the
HomeLink button is pressed and
released.
Note: To program the remaining two
HomeLink buttons, begin with step
one.
7. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for
two seconds and then turns to a
constant light, continue with
“Programming” steps (see below) to
complete the programming of a rolling
code equipped device (most commonly
a garage door opener).
8. At the garage door opener receiver
(motor-head unit) in the garage, locate
the “learn” or “smart” button. This can
usually be found where the hanging
antenna wire is attached to the
motorhead unit.
9. Press and release the “learn” or
“smart” button (the name and color of
the button may vary by manufacturer).
Note: Complete the programming
within 30 seconds.
10. Return to the vehicle and firmly
press, hold for two seconds and
release the programmed HomeLink
button. Repeat the “ press/hold/
release ” sequence a second time, and,
depending on the brand of the garage
door opener (or other rolling code
equipped device), repeat this sequence
a third time to complete the
programming process. HomeLink 04060102-121-999
HomeLink Buttons
1 — First HomeLink Button
2 — Second HomeLink Button
3 — Third HomeLink Button
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should now activate your rolling code
equipped device.
Note: To program the remaining two
HomeLink buttons, begin with step
one.
For questions or comments, please
contact HomeLink at
www.homelink.com or
1-800-355-3515 .
Gate Operator/Canadian
Programming
Canadian radio-frequency laws require
transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit)
after several seconds of transmission -
which may not be long enough for
HomeLink to pick up the signal during
programming.
Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S.
gate operators are designed to
“time-out” in the same manner.
If you live in Canada or you are having
difficulties programming a gate operator
by using the “Programming”
procedures (regardless of where you
live), replace “Programming The
System” step three with the following:
Note: If programming a garage door
opener or gate operator, it is advised to
unplug the device during the “cycling”
process to prevent possible
overheating.
1. Continue to press and hold the
HomeLink button while you press and
release - every two seconds (“cycle”)
your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has successfully been
accepted by HomeLink (the indicator
light will flash slowly and then rapidly).
2. Proceed with the “Programming”
steps to complete.
Operating The System
Push the programmed HomeLink
button to operate a programmed
device.
The code will continue being
transmitted for a maximum of
20 seconds.
Reprogramming The
System
To program a device to HomeLink using
a HomeLink button previously trained,
follow these steps:
1. Push and hold the desired HomeLink
button. DO NOT release the button;
2. The indicator light will begin to flash
after 20 seconds. Without releasing the
HomeLink button, proceed with
“Programming The System” step one.
Erasing Programmed
HomeLink Buttons
To erase the existing programming from
all three operating channels, push and
hold the two outside buttons 1 and
3 on the auto-dimming mirror until the
HomeLink indicator light begins to flash
after approximately 10 seconds.
Verify that the programming has been
erased when you resell the vehicle. INTERNAL
EQUIPMENT Storage Compartments
Center Console
The center console is located between
the driver’s and passenger’s seats.
Warning!Keep storage compartments closed when
driving. Driving with the storage
compartments open is dangerous. To
reduce the possibility of injury in an
accident or a sudden stop, keep the
storage compartments closed when
driving.
Caution!Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in the
storage compartments while parked under
the sun. A lighter could explode or the
plastic material in eyeglasses could deform
and crack from high temperature.
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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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Vanity Mirrors
To access the vanity mirror, fold the sun
visor down and lift the cover toward the
seats.
Interior Lights
Overhead Light
The interior light is located in the
headliner in between the sun visors.
The interior light can be set to three
different positions. Light switch positions:
On : Light is on at all times.
Door : Light is on when any door is
open. Light is on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on.
Off : Light is off at all times.
Trunk Light
The trunk light comes on when the lid is
open and turns off when closed. Note: To prevent the battery from
being discharged, do not leave the
trunk open for a long period when the
engine is not running.
Illuminated Entry System
The overhead light turns on when any
of the following operations occurs with
the overhead light switch in the door
position and the ignition switched OFF:
Turns on for about 30 seconds when
the driver's door is unlocked.
Turns on for about 15 seconds when
a door is opened while a key fob is left
in the vehicle and then the door is
closed.
Turns on for about five seconds
when a door is opened from the outside
with a key fob being carried and then
the door is closed.06040100-L12-001AB
Sun Visor 06040200-12A-002AB
Overhead Light Switch
1—On
2 — Door
3—Off 06040200-T12-003
Trunk Light Location
1 — Trunk Light Switch
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