2017 FIAT SPIDER ABARTH rear view mirror

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

REAR VIEW 01020304-001-100AB
Rear View
1 — Decklid 3 — Exterior Mirror
2 — Taillight 4 — Wheels/Tires
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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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Inside Day / Night Mirror
Rear View Mirror Adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rear view
mirror to center on the view through the
rear window.
Note: Before adjusting the manual
mirror, place the mirror in the “day
driving position” (see below).
Reducing Glare From Headlights
1. Push the lever forward for day
driving (A position).
2. Pull the lever rearward to reduce
glare of headlights from vehicles at the
rear (B position). Automatic Dimming
Mirror — If Equipped
The automatic dimming mirror
automatically reduces glare of
headlights from vehicles at the rear
when the ignition is switched ON.
Push the off button ( O ) to cancel the
automatic dimming function. The
indicator light will turn off. Caution!To avoid damage to the mirror during
cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution
directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution
onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror
clean.
Push the off button ( O )tocancelthe
automatic dimming function. The
indicator light will turn off.
To reactivate the automatic dimming
function, push the on button ( I ). The
indicator light will illuminate.04060102-ADJ-001
Manual Mirror Adjustment 04060102-MAN-002AB
Mirror Adjustment Lever
1 — Mirror Adjustment Lever
A — Day Driving Position
B — Reduced Glare Position 04060102-36E-666
Automatic Dimming Mirror Buttons
1—Off
2—On
3 — Light Sensor
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Note:
Do not use glass cleaner or
suspend objects on or around the light
sensor. Otherwise, light sensor
sensitivity will be affected and may not
operate normally.
The automatic dimming function is
canceled when the ignition is switched
ON and the gear selector is in
REVERSE. Power Mirrors
The ignition must be in the ACC or ON
position to adjust the outside power
mirrors.
Rotate the mirror switch to the lef t(L)
orright(R)to select which mirror to
adjust.
Push the mirror control switch in the
direction of the desired position.
After adjusting the mirror, lock the
control by rotating the switch to the
center position to prevent accidental
movements. Folding Mirrors
Manually fold the outside mirror
rearward until it is flush with the vehicle.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
driver side automatic-dimming mirror.
The automatic-dimming door mirror is
linked with the automatic-dimming
rearview mirror inside the vehicle to
automatically reduce headlight glare
from vehicles at the rear. Refer to
“Automatic Dimming Mirror” in this
section for further information.
Note: The passenger door mirror does
not have the automatic-dimming
feature.04060102-121-666
Light/Rain Sensor
2 — Light Sensor 04060101-L12-001
Power Mirror Switch
0 — Center Position
1 — Left Position
2 — Right Position 04060101-12R-001AB
Outside Folding Mirror
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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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Whenthereisadifferenceinthe
height between your driving lane and
the adjacent lane.
Immediately after pushing the BSM
switch and the system becomes
operable.
If the road width is extremely narrow,
vehicles two lanes over may be
detected. The detection area of the rear
radar sensors is set according to the
road width of expressways.
The BSM warning lights may turn on in
reaction to stationary objects on the
road or the roadside such as guardrails,
tunnels, sidewalls, and parked vehicles.
A BSM warning light may flash or the
audible alert may be activated several
times when making a turn at a city
intersection.
Turn off the BSM system while pulling a
trailer or while an accessory such as a
bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of
the vehicle. Otherwise, the radar’s
sound system waves will be blocked
causing the system to not operate
normally.
In the following cases, it may be difficult
to view the illumination/flashing of the
BSM warning lights equipped on the
door mirrors:
Snow or ice is adhering to the door
mirrors.
The door glass is fogged or covered
in snow, frost or dirt. The system switches to the Rear Cross
Traffic Alert function when the gear
selector is shifted to the REVERSE
position.
BSM Warning Lights
The BSM warning lights are equipped
on the left and right door mirrors.
The warning lights turn on when a
vehicle approaching from the rear in an
adjacent lane is detected.
When the ignition is switched ON, the
malfunction warning light in the
instrument cluster illuminates
momentarily and then turns off after a
few seconds.
Forward Driving (BSM System
Operation)
The BSM system detects vehicles
approaching from the rear and turns on
the warning lights equipped on the door
mirrors according to the conditions. Additionally, while a warning light is
illuminated, if the turn signal lever is
operated to signal a turn in the direction
in which the warning light is illuminated,
the warning light flashes.
Reverse Driving (RCTA System
Operation)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
system detects vehicles approaching
from the left and right of your vehicle
and flashes the BSM warning lights.
Function For Cancelling Illumination
Dimmer
When the headlight switch is in the
or position, the brightness of
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning lights is dimmed. If the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights
are difficult to see due to glare from
surrounding brightness when traveling
on snow-covered roads or under foggy
conditions, push the dimmer
cancellation button to cancel the
dimmer and increase the brightness of
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
lights when they turn on.
Refer to “Instrument Panel Illumination”
in “Getting To Know Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
BSM Warning Beep
The BSM audible alert is activated
simultaneously with the flashing of a
BSM warning light. 05280701-12A-001
BSM Warning Light
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With Rear View Camera
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
warning indication in the rearview
monitor also synchronizes with the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator light on the door mirrors. In the following cases, the BSM off
indicator light turns on and operation of
the system is deactivated. If the BSM
off indicator light in the instrument
cluster remains illuminated:
A problem with the system including
the BSM warning lights has occurred.
A large change in the position of a
rear radar sensor on the vehicle has
occurred.
There is a large accumulation of
snow or ice on the rear bumper near a
rear radar sensor.
Driving on snow-covered roads for
long periods.
The temperature near the radar
sensors becomes extremely hot due to
driving for long periods on inclines
during warm weather.
The battery voltage has decreased.
Have the vehicle inspected at an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Note: Under the following conditions,
the rear radar sensors cannot detect objects or it may be difficult to detect
them:
The vehicle speed while in
REVERSE is about 6 mph (10 km/h )
or faster.
The rear radar sensor detection
area is obstructed by a nearby wall or
parked vehicle (reverse the vehicle to a
position where the radar sensor
detection area is no longer obstructed).
A vehicle is approaching directly to
the rear of your vehicle.
The vehicle is parked on an incline.
Immediately after pushing the BSM
switch and the system becomes
operable.0528140012A002
RCTA Detection 05281200-03A-003
Sensors Obstructed By Nearby
Vehicles
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