2017 FIAT SPIDER ABARTH trunk

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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KEYS Key Fob
A code number is stamped on the plate
attached to the key set; detach this
plate and store it in a safe place (not in
the vehicle) for use if you need to make
a replacement Emergency Key.
Also, write down the code number and
keep it in a separate safe and
convenient place, but not in the vehicle.
If your key fob is lost, contact an
authorized dealer and have your code
number ready.
Note:
Your key fob configuration may
vary with different feature button icons as
well as the total number of feature
buttons depending on your vehicle
options/features. Key fob example as
shown. To use the Emergency Key, push the
mechanical latch on the back side of
the key fob and pull the emergency key
out that's housed inside the key fob.
Note:
Always keep a spare key fob in
case one is lost. If a key fob is lost, see
an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
The driver must carry the key fob to
ensure the Keyless Entry System
functions properly.
Warning!Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the
automatic transmission into PARK or the
manual transmission into FIRST gear or
REVERSE, apply the parking brake, turn the
engine OFF, 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 gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children. 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.
Key Fob Functions
With A Vehicle Security Alarm
System
The hazard warning lights flash when
the vehicle security alarm system is
armed or disarmed.
With Advanced Keyless Function
A beep can be heard for confirmation
when the doors, trunk lid, and the fuel
filler door are locked/unlocked using the
key fob. The beep indication volume
can be adjusted or turned off.
Use the following procedure to change
the beep setting:
1. Verify or place the ignition in the OFF
position and close both of the doors
and the trunk lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the
driver's door, push and hold the lock
button on the key fob for five seconds
or longer.
Note:
Both of the doors, the trunk lid, and
fuel filler door will lock and the beep
sound activates at the currently set
volume (if the beep is currently set to
not activate, it will not activate).04010100-361-002AB
Key Fob
1 — Emergency Key
2 — Key Fob
3 — Key Code Number Plate
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The setting changes each time the
lock button on the key fob is pushed
and the beep sound activates at the
set volume (if the beep sound has
been set to not activate, it will not
activate).
Setting change is completed by doing
any one of the following:
Placing the ignition to ACC or ON
position.
Closing the driver's door.
Opening the trunk lid.
Not operating the key fob for ten
seconds.
Pushing any button, except the lock
button on the key fob.
Pushing a request switch on the
exterior door handle.
Note: Refer to “Lock/Unlock With
Advanced Keyless Entry Function — If
Equipped” in “Doors” for further
information.
The operation indicator light flashes
when the buttons are pushed.
Key Fob Buttons
Lock Button
To lock the doors, trunk lid, and the fuel
filler door, push the lock button and the
hazard warning lights will flash once
and a beep will be heard. Unlock Button
To unlock the doors and the trunk lid,
push the unlock button and the hazard
warning lights will flash twice.
The system can be set to unlock both
doors. Use the following procedure to
change the setting:
1. Place the ignition in the OFF position
and close both of the doors and the
trunk lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the
driver's door, push and hold the unlock
button on the key fob for five seconds
or longer.
Note: The sound of the doors
locking/unlocking can be heard. After
this, the system changes the setting
each time the unlock button is pushed
(the sound of the doors locking/
unlocking can be heard).
The setting change can be
completed by doing any one of the
following:
1. Placing the ignition in the ACC or
ON position.
2. Closing the driver’s door.
3. Opening the trunk lid.
4. Not operating the key fob for ten
seconds. 5. Pushing any button except the
unlock button on the key fob.
6. Pushing a request switch on the
exterior door handle.
Trunk Button
To open the trunk lid, push and hold the
trunk button until the trunk lid opens.
Panic Button
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or
off, push and hold the panic button on
the key fob for at least one second and
release. When the Panic Alarm is on,
the headlights will turn on, the park
lights will flash, the horn will pulse on
and off, and the turn signal lights will
flash.
Note: The panic button will work
whether any door or the trunk lid is
open or closed.
Turning On The Alarm
Pushing the panic button for one
second or more will trigger the alarm for
about two minutes and thirty seconds,
and the following will occur:
The horn sounds intermittently.
The hazard warning lights flash.
Turning Off The Alarm
The alarm will stop by pushing any
button on the key fob.
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Operational Range
The system operates only when the
driver is in the vehicle or within
operational range while the key fob is
being carried or on your person.
Starting The Engine
Starting the engine may be possible
even if the key fob is outside of the
vehicle and extremely close to a door
and window, however, always start the
engine from the driver's seat.
If the vehicle is started and the key fob
is not in the vehicle, the vehicle will not
restart after it is shut off and the ignition
is placed in the OFF position.
The trunk is out of the assured
operational range, however, if the key
fob is operable the engine will start.
Key Fob Antenna Location Note: The engine may not start if the
key fob is placed in or around the
following areas:
Around The Instrument Panel
In The Storage Compartments
Key Suspend Function
If a key fob is left in the vehicle, the
functions of the key fob left in the
vehicle are temporarily suspended to
prevent unlawful use of the vehicle.
To restore the functions, push the
unlock button on the functions-
suspended key fob left in the vehicle.
Key Fob Battery
Replacement
If the buttons on the key fob are
inoperable and the indicator light does
not flash, the battery power level may
be low or discharged.
Replace with a new battery
(CR2025 type) before the key fob
becomes unusable.
The following conditions indicate that
the battery power is low:
Indicator light (green) flashes in
the instrument cluster for about
30 seconds after the engine is placed in
the OFF position.
The system does not operate and
the operation indicator light on the key
fob does not flash when the buttons are
pushed. The system's operational range is
reduced.
Note: Replacing the battery at an
authorized dealer is recommended to
prevent damage to the key fob. If
replacing the battery by yourself, follow
the instruction below.
Replacing The Key Fob Battery
Proceed as follows:
1. Push the mechanical release button
and remove the emergency key.
1 — Key Fob Case With Mechanical
Release Button
2 — Emergency Key
2. Insert a coin, a flat blade screw
driver, or the tip of your emergency key
into the now exposed slot and carefully
pry in the direction of the arrows to
open the cover (3) slightly.04010202-12R-001
Key Fob Antenna Location
1 — Interior Antenna
2 — Operational Range 07031301-361-002
Emergency Key Removed
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Be sure the parking brake is fully
disengaged before driving; failure to do so
can lead to brake failure and a collision.
Always fully apply the parking brake
when leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and
cause damage or injury. Also be certain to
leave the transmission in PARK. Failure to
do so may allow the vehicle to roll and
cause damage or injury.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake
engaged, or repeated use of the parking
brake to slow the vehicle may cause
serious damage to the brake system.
ADVANCED
KEYLESS ENTRY
SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED Advanced Keyless Entry
System
The Advanced Keyless Entry System is
an enhancement that allows you to
lock/unlock the doors, trunk lid, fuel
filler door, and opens the trunk lid with
the slow and careful push of a button.
The Advanced Keyless Entry System
allows the driver to START/STOP the
ignition with the push of a button as
long as the key fob is in the passenger
compartment.
If equipped, the vehicle security alarm
system may be armed/disarmed with
the push of the lock/unlock button
located on the key fob.
System Malfunctions/Warnings
System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps (refer to “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further
information) :
Warning Light (Red)
Ignition Not Turned OFF Warning
Beep
Key Fob Removed From Vehicle
Warning Beep
Request Switch Inoperable Warning
Beep Key Fob Left-In-Trunk Warning Beep
Key Fob Left-In-Vehicle Warning
Beep
If you have a problem with the key fob,
or the key fob is lost or stolen, contact
an authorized dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen key fob inoperative.
Note: Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
The Advanced Keyless Entry
System operational range may vary
due to local weather conditions.
The Advanced Keyless Entry
System is fully operational (door/trunk
lid/fuel filler door lock/unlock) when the
ignition is placed in the OFF position.
The Advanced Keyless Entry System
does not operate if the ignition is
placed to any position other than the
OFF position.
If the key fob does not operate
when pushing a button, the operational
range becomes too small, or the
warning light does not illuminate or
flash, the battery may be weak or
discharged. To install a new battery,
refer to “Key Fob Battery
Replacement.”
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Battery life is about one year.
Replace the battery with a new one if
the Warning light (green) flashes in
the instrument cluster. Replacing the
battery about once a year is
recommended because the
Warning light may not illuminate or
flash if the battery is low or discharged.
Additional key fobs may be
obtained at an authorized dealer. Up to
six key fobs may be used with the
Advanced Keyless Entry System per
vehicle. Bring all key fobs to an
authorized dealer when additional keys
are required.
The Advanced Keyless Entry function
allows you to lock/unlock the door,
trunk lid, and fuel filler door, or open the
trunk lid while carrying the key fob. Warning!Radio waves from the key fob may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
before using the key fob near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician if
radio waves from the key fob will affect the
device.
Note: The Advanced Keyless Entry
System functions can be deactivated to
prevent any possible adverse effect on
a user wearing a pacemaker or other
medical device. If the system is
deactivated, you will be unable to start
the engine by carrying the key fob.
Contact an authorized dealer for
details. If the Advanced Keyless Entry
System has been deactivated, you can
start the engine by following the
procedure indicated when the key fob
battery becomes discharged.
Operational Range
The system operates only when the
driver is in the vehicle or within operational range while the key fob is
being carried.
Note: When the battery power is low,
or in places where there are
high-intensity radio waves or noise, the
operational range may become
narrower or the system may not
operate. 04010202-12S-002
Advanced Keyless Entry Sensors
1 — Interior Antenna
2 — Operational Range
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Locking/Unlocking The Doors And
The Trunk Lid
Note: The system may not operate if
you are too close to the windows or
door handles. Opening The Trunk Lid
General Information
The following regulatory statement
applies to all Radio Frequency (RF)
devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.04020201-12A-003
Request Switch Door Functions
1 — Exterior Antenna
2 — Operational Range
3 — Distance (31 inches) 04020202-12A-003
Electronic Trunk Release
1 — Exterior Antenna
2 — Operational Range
3 — Distance (31 inches)
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Cycle the ignition off, and then restart
the engine. If the engine does not start
after three or more tries, contact an
authorized dealer.
Note:
If the warning light flashes
continuously while you are driving, do
not turn the engine OFF. Contact an
authorized dealer and have it checked.
If the engine is shut off while the
warning light is flashing, you will
not be able to restart it.
Because the electronic codes are
reset when the immobilizer system is
repaired, the keys are needed. Make
sure to bring all the key fobs to an
authorized dealer so that they can be
programmed.
Vehicle Security Alarm
System — If Equipped
If the vehicle security alarm system
detects an inappropriate entry into the
vehicle or the intrusion sensor detects
movement in the vehicle which could
result in the vehicle or its contents
being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the siren/horn and flashing
the hazard warning lights.
The system will not function unless it's
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, follow the arming procedure
correctly. Siren/Horn Triggering Conditions
The siren/horn sounds intermittently
and the hazard warning lights flash for
about 30 seconds when the system is
triggered by any one of the following:
Unlocking a door with an inside
door-lock knob.
Forcing open a door, the engine
compartment or the trunk lid.
Opening the hood by operating the
hood release handle.
Placing the ignition in the ON position
without starting the engine.
With the intrusion sensor: the
intrusion sensor detects a movement in
the vehicle.
The system will be triggered again (up
to ten times) if one of the above
conditions remains.
The trunk lid will not open when the
vehicle security alarm system is
activated.
If the battery becomes drained while
the vehicle security alarm system is
armed, the siren will activate and the
hazard warning lights will flash during
the battery charging or replacement
process.
How To Arm The System
Close the windows and the
convertible top securely.
Place the ignition in the OFF position. Make sure the engine compartment,
convertible top, the doors, and the
trunk lid are closed.
Push the lock button on the key fob
or lock the driver's door from the
outside with the emergency key. The
hazard warning lights will flash once.
With The Advanced Keyless Entry
function : push a request switch. The
warning light in the instrument
panel flashes twice per second for
20 seconds. After 20 seconds the
system is fully armed.
The vehicle security alarm system can
also be armed by activating the auto
re-lock function with all the doors, the
trunk lid and the engine compartment
closed.
The system will disarm if one of the
following operations takes place within
20 seconds after pushing the lock
button: To rearm the system, perform
the arming procedure again.
1. Unlocking any door.
2. Opening any door.
3. Opening the engine compartment.
4. Placing the ignition in the ON
position.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once to indicate that the vehicle
security alarm system is armed when
the doors are locked by pushing the
lock button on the key fob, or using the
emergency key.
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