2017 FIAT SPIDER ABARTH climate control

INTERIOR OVERVIEW 01020304-002-100AB
Interior Overview
1 — Instrument Cluster 4 — Climate Control System 7 — Seats
2 — Steering Wheel 5 — Transmission Gear Selector 8 — Radio Controls
3 — Radio Systems 6 — Parking Brake
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLEKEYS ....................14
IGNITION SWITCH ............20
ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .......21
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM
— IF EQUIPPED .............24
DOORS...................26
SEATS ...................33
NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD
RESTRAINTS ...............34
STEERING WHEEL ...........35
MIRRORS .................35
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ...........38
WINDSHIELD WIPERS / WASHER .42
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ....45
POWER WINDOWS ...........56
HOMELINK — IF EQUIPPED .....58
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ........60
TRUNKLID ................66
TRUNK EMERGENCY RELEASE . . .68
HOOD ...................68
CONVERTIBLE TOP (SOFT TOP) . .70
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ....74
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
SYSTEMS .................74
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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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STEERING WHEEL Steering Wheel
Adjustment
To change the angle of the steering
wheel:
1. With the gear selector in the PARK
position, pull the lock release lever,
located under the steering column,
downward.
2. Tilt the steering wheel to the desired
position.
3. Push the lock release lever upward
to lock the steering column.
4. Attempt to push the steering wheel
upward and downward to ensure it is
locked before driving. Warning!Do not adjust the steering column while
driving. Adjusting the steering column while
driving or driving with the steering column
unlocked could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering
column is locked before driving your
vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury or death.
MIRRORS Outside Mirrors
Be sure that all inside and outside
mirrors are adjusted to the desired
position prior to driving the vehicle.
Mirror Types:
Flat Type (Driver Side): flat surface
mirror.
Convex Type (Passenger Side): this
mirror has a slight curve.
Note: The passenger side convex
outside mirror will give a much wider
view toward the rear of the vehicle, and
especially of the adjacent lane.
The outside mirrors may be equipped
with a heated mirror system. Refer to
“Climate Controls” for more information.
The perceived distance of objects in the
outer and inner regions of the wide
angle mirror is different.
Warning!Vehicles and other objects seen in the
passenger side convex mirror will look
smaller and farther away than they really
are. Relying too much on your passenger
side mirror could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object. Use your
inside mirror when judging the size or
distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger
side mirror.04050101-12A-001AB
Manual Tilt Adjustment
1 — Lock Release Lever
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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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Manual Climate Control System
With MAX A/C function 06010300-122-002
Manual Climate Controls With MAX A/C
1 — Temperature Control Knob 4 — Rear Window Defrost Button
2 — Blower Control Knob 5 — Air Recirculation Button
3 — Mode Selector Knob 6 — A/C Button
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Automatic Climate Control System 06010900-122-999
Automatic Climate Controls — Type A
1 — Temperature Control Knob 4 — Rear Window Defrost Button
2 — Blower Control Knob 5 — Air Recirculation Button
3 — Mode Selector Knob 6 — A/C Button
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Automatic Climate Controls — Type B
1 — Temperature Control Knob 4 — Rear Window Defrost Button
2 — Blower Control Knob 5 — Air Recirculation Button
3 — Mode Selector Knob 6 — A/C Button
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