2017 FIAT SPIDER ABARTH mirror controls

How To Use This Manual ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Each time directions (left/right or forward/backwards) are listed, they are determined by facing forward from the rear of the
vehicle or as from the point of view of being seated inside the car. Special cases not complying with this rule will be properly
specified in the text.
The figures in the Owner’s Manual are provided by way of example only: this might imply that some details of the image do not
correspond to the actual arrangement of your vehicle. In addition, the Owner’s Manual has been conceived considering vehicles
with steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible that on vehicles with steering wheel on the right side, the position of
some controls or elements is not exactly mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information needed you can consult the index at the end of this Owner’s Manual.
Chapters can be rapidly identified by graphic tabs, at the side of each odd page. A key showing the order of the chapter and
the corresponding tab symbols appears on another page.
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While reading this Owner’s Manual you will find a series of WARNINGS to prevent procedures that could damage your vehicle.
There are also CAUTIONS that must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the vehicle, which
could cause accidents or injuries.
Therefore, all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS must always be carefully followed.
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are recalled in the text with the following symbols:
Personal Safety
Vehicle Safety

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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Controls
1 – Temperature Control Knob
This dial controls the interior
temperature of the vehicle.
Turn it clockwise for hotter
temperatures and counterclockwise for
colder temperatures.
MAX A/C – If Equipped : When the
Mode Selector Knob is set to
or ,
the Blower Control Knob is in a position
other than 0, and the temperature
control knob is in the maximum cold
position, the Recirculation Button will
activate and the A/C will turn on
automatically. If A/C is not desired,
press the A/C Button to turn it off.
2 – Blower Control Knob
The blower has seven speeds. Turn the
knob clockwise to increase blower
speed or counterclockwise to decrease
blower speed.
3 – Mode Selector Knob
Turn the Mode Selector Knob to select
the air flow mode.
The mode selector dial can be set at
the intermediate positions ( ● ) between
each mode.
Set the knob to an intermediate
position if you want to split the air flow
between the two modes.
For example, when the Mode Selector
Knob is at the intermediate position ( ● )
between the
and positions, air flow from the floor vents is less than
that of the
position.
4 – Rear Window Defrost Button
The Rear Window Defrost Button clears
fog and frost from the rear window. The
ignition must be on to use the defroster.
Push the button to turn on the Rear
Window Defroster. The Rear Window
Defroster operates for about
15 minutes and then turns off
automatically. The button LED will
illuminate when the defroster is
operating.
To turn off the Rear Window Defroster
before the end of 15 minutes, push the
button again.
Caution!Failure to follow these cautions can cause
damage to the heating elements:
Use care when washing the inside of the
rear window. Do not use abrasive window
cleaners on the interior surface of the
window. Use a soft cloth and a mild
washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments,
or abrasive window cleaners on the interior
surface of the window.
Keep all objects a safe distance from the
window. Note:
Before opening the convertible top,
make sure the Rear Window Defrost
Button is turned off. Otherwise, the
heat generated from the defroster
could damage the convertible top and
the internal material.
This defroster is not designed for
melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the
defroster.
Mirror Defroster — If Equipped :To
turn on the mirror defroster, turn the
ignition ON and push the Rear Window
Defroster Button.
5 – Air Recirculation Button
Push 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.
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Controls
1 – Temperature Control Knob
This knob controls internal temperature
of the vehicle. Turn it clockwise for
hotter temperatures and
counterclockwise for colder
temperatures.
2 – Blower Control Knob
The fan has seven speeds. Turn the
clockwise to increase blower speed or
counterclockwise to decrease blower
speed/enter Auto mode.
AUTO Position : The blower speed is
automatically controlled by the system
based upon the set temperature.
0 Position : To turn off the system, set
the dial to 0 position.
3 – Mode Selector Knob
Turn the Mode Selector Knob to select
the air flow mode.
AUTO Position : The air flow
automatically adjusts based upon the
selected temperature. Note:
With the air flow mode set to the
position, and the Temperature
Control Knob is set to a medium
temperature, the floor vents will blow
warmer air, and the center and side air
vents will blow cooler air.
When the Blower Control Knob is
on, and the Mode Selector Knob is in
the
position, the air conditioner is
automatically turned on, and the Air
Recirculation Button is automatically
set to the outside air position for
windshield defrosting.
4 – Rear Window Defrost Button
The Rear Window Defroster clears fog
and frost from the rear window. The
ignition must be switched ON to use
the defroster.
Push the button to turn on the Rear
Window Defroster.
The Rear Window Defroster operates
for about 15 minutes, and then turns off
automatically.
The button LED will illuminate when the
defroster is operating.
To turn off the Rear Window Defroster
before the end of 15 minutes, push the
switch again. Caution!Failure to follow these cautions can cause
damage to the heating elements:
Before opening the convertible top,
make sure the Rear Window Defrost Button
is turned OFF. Otherwise, the heat
generated from the defroster could
damage the convertible top and the internal
material.
Use care when washing the inside of the
rear window. Do not use abrasive window
cleaners on the interior surface of the
window. Use a soft cloth and a mild
washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments,
or abrasive window cleaners on the interior
surface of the window.
Keep all objects a safe distance from the
window.
Note: This defroster is not designed for
melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the
defroster.
Mirror Defroster — If Equipped :To
turn on the mirror defroster, switch the
ignition on and push the Rear Window
Defroster Button.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

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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