2017 FIAT SPIDER ABARTH AUX

SAFETYSAFETY SYSTEMS .......... .112
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS . .114
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS ............... .122
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ....... .122
CHILD RESTRAINT
PRECAUTIONS ............ .128
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT
SYSTEMSRS—AIRBAG..... .131
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) . .145
CONSTANT MONITORING ..... .147
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Note:
When DSC is on and you attempt
to free the vehicle when it is stuck, or
drive it out of freshly fallen snow, the
TCS (part of the DSC system) will
activate. Depressing the accelerator
will not increase engine power and
freeing the vehicle may be difficult.
When this happens, turn off the
TCS/DSC.
If the TCS/DSC is off when the
engine is turned off, it automatically
activates when the ignition is placed in
the ON mode. Warning!Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) cannot
prevent the natural laws of physics from
acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase
the traction afforded by prevailing road
conditions. DSC cannot prevent accidents,
including those resulting from excessive
speed in turns, driving on very slippery
surfaces, or hydroplaning. DSC also cannot
prevent accidents resulting from loss of
vehicle control due to inappropriate driver
input for the conditions. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent
accidents. The capabilities of an DSC
equipped vehicle must never be exploited
in a reckless or dangerous manner which
could jeopardize the user’s safety or the
safety of others.
Vehicle modifications, or failure to
properly maintain your vehicle, may change
the handling characteristics of your vehicle,
and may negatively affect the performance
of the DSC system. Changes to the
steering system, suspension, braking
system, tire type and size or wheel size
may adversely affect DSC performance.
Improperly inflated and unevenly worn tires
may also degrade DSC performance. Any
vehicle modification or poor vehicle
maintenance that reduces the effectiveness
of the DSC system can increase the risk of
loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death. AUXILIARY DRIVING
SYSTEMS Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
system is designed to assist the driver
during lane changes by alerting the
driver to the presence of vehicles
approaching from the rear in an
adjacent lane.
The system detects vehicles
approaching from the rear while
traveling in the forward direction at a
speed of 19 mph (30 km/h) or faster,
and will activate the BSM warning lights
equipped within the door mirrors.
If the turn signal lever is operated to
signal a lane change in the direction in
which the warning light is illuminated,
the system warns the driver of a vehicle
in the detection area by flashing the
warning light and activating an audible
alert.
The detection area on this system
covers the driving lanes on both sides
of the vehicle and from the rear part of
the doors to about 164 ft (50 m) behind
the vehicle.05060301-12A-001
DSC OFF Switch
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SAFETY

INDEX About Your Brakes .......... .150
ABS system ............... .112
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) ..... .156
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ...................42
Additives, Fuel ............. .174
Advanced Keyless Entry System
Key Left In Trunk ............21
Key left In Vehicle ...........21
Locking Doors .............21
Passive Entry ..............21
Request Switch ............21
Unlocking Doors ............21
AirBag............... .131,135
Advance Front Air Bag . . . .131,135
Air Bag Warning Light ...... .147
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .145,222
FrontAirBag ............ .147
Maintaining Your Air Bag
System ............... .145
Air Bag Maintenance ......... .145
Air Pressure, Tires ........... .246
Alarm
Vehicle Security Alarm ..... .24,25
Alarm (Security Alarm) ....... .24,25
Aluminium wheel maintenance . . . .259
Automatic Dimming Mirror ........36
Automatic Headlights ...........40 Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ...................52
Automatic Transmission ....... .153
Auxiliary Power Outlet ..........63
B-Pillar Location ............ .242
Battery (maintenance) ......... .234
Battery charging procedure ..... .235
Battery recharging ........... .235
Blind Spot Monitoring ......... .114
Body and underbody warranty . . . .256
Body lubrication ............ .235
Bodywork (care and maintenance). .256
Boot, Convertible Top Lowering ....70
Boot, Convertible Top Precautions . .73
Boot, Convertible Top Raising .....71
Brake System .............. .150
Brake/clutch fluid (level check) . . . .233
Brakes ............... .150,271
Bright-metal maintenance ......
.259
Camera,
Rear ..............
.167
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..... .175
Center Seat Storage Compartment .......................60
Certification Label ........... .176
Changing A Flat Tire .... .203,204,237
Chart, Tire Sizing ............ .239
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light) ........... .110 Checking levels ............. .231
Child Restraint ............. .128
Child Restraints
Child Restraints .......... .128
Clean Air Gasoline ........... .173
Cleaning
Wheels ............... .251
Climate Control ..............45
Close The Hood ..............69
Compact Spare Tire .......... .250
Contract, Service ........... .281
Convertible Top ..............70
Convertible top maintenance .... .260
Cooling
Air Conditioning ............50
Cupholders .................64
Customer Assistance ......... .280
Data Recorder, Event ......... .145
Daytime Running Lights .........40
Diagnostic System, Onboard .... .109
Dimensions ............... .274
Disabled Vehicle Towing .... .220,221
Driver's Seat Back Tilt ..........33
Driving in flooded area ........ .181
Driving tips ............... .178
Electric power steering ..........74
Electric Remote Mirrors .........37
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