2018 FIAT 124 SPIDER key

VEHICLE SECURITY
ALARM
(where provided)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
The immobilizer system allows the
engine to start only with a key the
system recognises. If you have a
problem with the immobilizer system or
the key, contact a Fiat Dealership.
Arming the system: the system is
armed when the ignition is switched
from ON to OFF. The
warning light
in the instrument cluster flashes every
2 seconds until the system is disarmed.
Disarming the system: the system is
disarmed when the ignition is switched
ON with the correct programmed key.
The
warning light illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then turns off.
If the engine does not start with the
correct key, and the
warning light
remains illuminated or flashing, try the
following:
make sure the key is within the
operational range for signal
transmission;
switch the ignition off, and then
restart the engine. If the engine does
not start after 3 or more tries, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
If the
warning light flashescontinuously while you are driving, do
not shut off the engine. Contact a Fiat
Dealership and have it checked. If the
engine is shut off while the warning light
is flashing, you will not be able to restart
it.
THEFT DETERRENT
SYSTEM
(where provided)
Intrusion sensor
(where provided)
The intrusion sensor fig. 6 uses
ultrasonic waves to detect movement
inside the vehicle and to raise an alert of
an intrusion into the vehicle.
The intrusion sensor detects certain
kinds of movement inside the vehicle,
however, it may also respond to
phenomenon outside the vehicle such
as vibrations, loud noise, wind, and air
currents.
In order for the intrusion sensor to
operate appropriately, be aware of the
following:
do not hang clothing or objects from
a head restraint;
return the sunvisors to their original
positions;
do not blind the intrusion sensor by
covering it or placing objects over it;
do not allow the intrusion sensor to
get soiled or wipe it with a liquid;
do not shock or cause an impact to
the intrusion sensor or the intrusion
sensor bezel;
do not install seats or seat covers
that are not FCA genuine products;
to prevent obstruction of intrusion
sensor, do not place objects or cargo
near the intrusion sensor that are higher
than the head restraints.
How to arm the system
Proceed as follows:
close the windows and the
convertible top securely, switch the
ignition OFF and make sure the bonnet,
convertible top, the doors, and the boot
lid are closed;
press the lock button on the
transmitter or lock the driver's door
from the outside with the auxiliary key.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once.With the advanced keyless
function: press a request switch. The
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warning light in the instrument
panel flashes twice per second for
20 seconds. After 20 seconds, the
system is fully armed.
With the intrusion sensor: the
intrusion sensor function can be armed
only when the convertible top is closed.
Even with a window open, the system
can be armed, however, leaving the
windows even partially open can invite
theft, and wind blowing into the vehicle
could trigger the alarm. The intrusion
sensor function can also be cancelled.DOORS
LOCK / UNLOCK WITH
AUXILIARY KEY
7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14)
Both doors and the boot lid, fuel filler
flap lock automatically when the driver's
door is locked using the auxiliary key.
They both unlock when the driver's
door is unlocked using the auxiliary key.
Turn the auxiliary key toward the front to
lock, toward the back to unlock.
MANUAL LOCK / UNLOCK
Operation from inside
Both doors and the boot lid, fuel filler
flap lock automatically when the driver's
door-lock knob is pressed. They both
unlock when the driver's door-lock
knob 1 fig. 7 is pulled out.
IMPORTANT The red indication 2 can
be seen when the door-lock knob is
unlocked.
Operation from outside
To lock the passenger door with the
door-lock knob from the outside, press
the door-lock knob to the lock position
and close the door (holding the door
handle in the open position is not
required).
This does not operate the other door
locks.
IMPORTANT When locking the door
this way: be careful not to leave the key
inside the vehicle.The driver's door lock
knob cannot be used while the driver's
door is open.
DEAD LOCK DEVICE
(where provided)
Dead lock device is designed to prevent
someone who has broken into your
vehicle from opening the door from the
inside. If you have any problems with
the dead lock device, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
System activation
Proceed as follows:
close both the windows and the
convertible top;
switch the ignition off and take the
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insert the auxiliary key in the driver's
door, turn the auxiliary key to the lock
position fig. 8, and return it to the
centre position. Then turn it to the lock
position again within 3 seconds;
theindicator light illuminates for
about 3 seconds to indicate that the
system has been activated.
You can also activate the system by
pressing the “lock” button on the
transmitter twice within 3 seconds.
With the advanced keyless function:
you can also activate the system by
pressing the "door locking" switch twice
within 3 seconds.
NOTE The system cannot be activated
when any door is open.
System deactivation
Unlock the driver's door or switch the
ignition ON. If the power supply is
interrupted (fuse blows or the battery isdisconnected), the system can only be
deactivated by unlocking a door with
the auxiliary key.
PASSIVE ENTRY(with Advanced Keyless function)
Both doors and the boot lid, fuel filler
flap can be locked/unlocked by
pressing the “door locking” button on
the handlefig. 9 while the key is being
carried.
To lock
To lock the doors and the boot lid, fuel
filler flap, press the “door locking”switch
and the hazard warning lights will flash
once.
To unlock
To unlock the doors and the boot lid,
fuel filler flap, press the “door locking”
switch and the hazard warning lights
will flash twice.NOTE Confirm that both doors and the
boot lid, fuel filler flap are securely
locked.
NOTE Both doors and the boot lid, fuel
filler flap cannot be locked when any
door is open.
NOTE It may require a few seconds for
the doors to unlock after the “door
locking” switch is pressed.
The setting can be changed so that a
beep sound is heard for confirmation
when the doors and the boot lid, fuel
filler flap are locked/unlocked using a
“door locking” switch.
The volume of the beep sound can also
be changed. Use the following
procedure to change the setting:
switch the ignition off and close both
of the doors and the boot lid;
open the driver's door;
within 30 seconds of opening the
driver's door, press and hold the
button on the key for 5 seconds or
longer. Both of the doors and the boot
lid, fuel filler flap lock and the beep
sound activates at the currently set
volume (if the beep sound is currently
set to not activate, it will not activate).
The setting changes each time the
button on the key is pressed and the
beep sound activates at the set volume
(if the beep sound has been set to not
activate, it will not activate);
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The setting change is completed by
doing any one of the following:
– switching the ignition to ACC or
ON;
– closing the driver's door;
– opening the boot lid;
– not operating the key for
10 seconds;
– pressing any button except the
button on the key;
– pressing a “door locking” switch.
With theft-deterrent system
The hazard warning lights flash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off (refer to “Theft-deterrent
system” in “Vehicle security alarm”
paragraph).
With dead lock device
Pressing the “door locking” switch
twice within 3 seconds will activate the
dead lock device. The setting can be
changed so that the doors and the boot
lid, fuel filler flap are locked
automatically without pressing the
“door locking” switch.
Auto-lock function
A beep sound is heard when both
doors are closed while the advanced
key is being carried.
Both doors and the boot lid, fuel filler
flap are locked automatically after aboutthree seconds when the advanced key
is out of the operational range.
Also, the hazard warning lights flash
once (even if the driver is in the
operational range, both doors and the
boot lid, fuel filler flap are locked
automatically after about 30 seconds).
If you are out of the operational range
before the doors and the boot lid are
completely closed or another key is left
in the vehicle, the auto-lock function will
not work.
Always make sure that both doors and
the boot lid are closed and locked
before leaving the vehicle. The
auto-lock function does not close the
power windows.
Auto re-lock function
After unlocking with the “door locking”
switch, both doors and the boot lid, fuel
filler flap will automatically re-lock if any
of the following operations are not
performed within about 30 seconds:
Opening a door or the boot lid.
Switching the ignition to any position
other than off.
If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent
system, the hazard warning lights will
flash for confirmation.
The time required for the doors and the
boot lid, fuel filler flap to lock
automatically can be changed (refer to“Personalisation features” paragraph in
“Knowing the instrument panel”
chapter).
LOCKING / UNLOCKING
WITH TRANSMITTER
Both doors and the boot lid, fuel filler
flap can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter: refer to “Keyless entry
system” in “Keys” paragraph.
WARNING
7)Always take all children and pets with
you or leave a responsible person with
them: leaving a child or a pet unattended in
a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot
weather, temperatures inside a vehicle can
become high enough to cause brain
damage or even death.
8)Do not leave the key in your vehicle with
children and keep them in a place where
your children will not find or play with them:
leaving children in a vehicle with the key is
dangerous. This could result in someone
being badly injured or even killed.
9)Always close both the windows and
convertible top, lock the doors and take the
key with you when leaving your vehicle
unattended: leaving your vehicle unlocked
is dangerous as children could lock
themselves in a hot vehicle, which could
result in death. Also, a vehicle left unlocked
becomes an easy target for thieves and
intruders.
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25)Make sure luggage and cargo is
secured before driving. Not securing cargo
while driving is dangerous as it could move
or be crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury.
26)Always leave your vehicle locked and
keep the car keys safely away from
children. Leaving your car unlocked or the
keys in reach of children is dangerous.
Children who find their way into the boot
through an open boot can become
accidentally locked in the boot. This could
result in death or brain damage from heat
prostration, particularly in the summer.
Always lock the doors and the boot.
27)When operating a seat, be careful not
to put your hands or fingers near the
moving parts of the seat or on the side trim
to prevent injury.
28)When moving the seats, make sure
there is no cargo in the surrounding area. If
the cargo gets caught it could damage the
cargo. When moving the seats forward and
rearward or returning a rear-reclined
seatback to its upright position, make sure
you hold onto the seatback with your hand
while operating. If the seatback is not held,
the seat will move suddenly and could
cause injury.
29)Be careful when using the seat warmer.
The heat from the seat warmer may be too
hot for some people, as indicated below,
and could cause a low temperature burn.
Infants, small babies, elderly people, and
physically challenged people, people with
delicate skin, people who are excessively
fatigued, people who are intoxicated,
people who have taken sleep-inducing
medicine such as sleeping pills or cold
medicine.30)Do not use the seat warmer with
anything having high moisture retention
ability such as a blanket or cushion on the
seat. The seat may be heated excessively
and cause a low-temperature burn.
31)Do not place objects on the seat or on
the backrest that may isolate the heat,
such as a cover or a pillow. It may cause
the seat heating device to overheat. Sitting
on an overheated seat may cause severe
burns due to the increase in temperature of
the seat surface.
32)Do not place heavy objects with sharp
projections on the seat, or insert needles or
pins into it. This could cause the seat to
become excessively heated and result in
injury from a minor burn.
IMPORTANT
7)The fabric upholstery for the seats has
been designed to withstand long-term wear
deriving from normal use of the vehicle.
Nevertheless, some precautions are
required. Avoid prolonged and/or excessive
rubbing involving clothing accessories such
as metal buckles, bosses, Velcro strips and
the like, which, by applying a high pressure
on the fabric in a limited area, could cause
it to break, thereby damaging the
upholstery.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
33)
Non-Adjustable Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with non
adjustable head restraints on the
driver's and passenger's seatbacks.
The non adjustable head restraints
consist of a trimmed foam covering
over the upper structure of the
seatbacks and are intended to help
protect you and the passenger from
neck injury.
Adjust the seatbacks to their upright,
on-road positions so that the head
restraint is positioned as close as
possible to the back of your head.
WARNING
33)Make sure the seatbacks are properly
adjusted to their upright, on-road positions
before the vehicle is driven. Driving with the
seatbacks not adjusted properly is
dangerous. With no support behind your
head, your neck could be seriously injured
in a collision.
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STEERING WHEEL
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
34) 35) 36)
To change the angle of the steering
wheel:
stop the vehicle, and then pull down
the lock release lever 1 under the
steering column fig. 12;
tilt the steering wheel to the desired
positions, then push the lever up to lock
the column;
attempt to push the steering wheel
up and down to make sure it's locked
before driving.
WARNING
34)Any adjustment of the steering wheel
position must be carried out only with the
vehicle stationary and the engine turned
off. Adjusting the steering wheel while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it
can very easily cause the driver to abruptly
turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss
of control or an accident.
35)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any aftermarket operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of antitheft device) that
could adversely affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also
result in the vehicle not meeting
type-approval requirements.
36)Before exiting the vehicle, ALWAYS
engage the parking brake, steer the
wheels, engage the first gear if uphill and
the reverse if downhill. If the vehicle is
parked on a steep slope, chock the wheels
with wedges or stones. When leaving the
vehicle, always lock all the doors by
pressing the button on the key.
MIRRORS
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
37)
Driver's side wide angle mirror
The wide angle mirror has two
curvatures on its surface separated by
a region line 1 fig. 13 into outer and
inner regions.
The inner region is a standard convex
mirror whereas the outer region allows
for a wider range of visibility within the
same sweep. This combination allows
for better assurance when making lane
changes.
Objects appearing in the outer region
are actually further away than they are
in the inner region.
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close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into the
accessory socket;
correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket;
do not insert the cigarette lighter into
the accessory socket;
noise may occur on the audio
playback depending on the device
connected to the accessory socket;
depending on the device connected
to the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected,
which could cause the warning light to
illuminate. Disconnect the connected
device and make sure that the problem
is resolved. If the problem is resolved,
disconnect the device from the socket
and switch the ignition off. If the
problem is not resolved, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
IMPORTANT To prevent discharging of
the battery, do not use the socket for
long periods with the engine off or
idling.
BOOT LID
OPENING
47) 48)
IMPORTANT Before opening the boot
lid, remove any snow and ice
accumulation on it. Otherwise, the boot
lid could close under the weight of the
snow and ice resulting in injury.
IMPORTANT Be careful when
opening/closing the boot lid during
strong winds. If a strong gust blows
against the boot lid, it could close
suddenly resulting in injury.
IMPORTANT Fully open the boot lid and
make sure that it stays open. If the boot
lid is only opened partially, it could slam
shut by vibration or wind gusts resulting
in injury.
IMPORTANT When loading or
unloading luggage in the boot, turn off
the engine. Otherwise, you could get
burned by the heat of the exhaust gas.
Using the remote release button
(where provided)
Unlock the doors and boot lid, then
press the electric boot lid opener
fig. 31 and raise it when the latch
releases.
NOTEWith the advanced keylessfunction: a locked boot lid can also be
opened while the key is being carried.
With the advanced keyless function
A locked boot lid can also be opened
while the key is being carried.
When opening the boot lid with the
doors locked, it may require a few
seconds for the boot lid latch to release
after the electric boot lid opener is
pressed.
The boot lid can be closed when the
doors are locked with the key left in the
vehicle. However, to prevent locking the
key in the vehicle, the boot lid can be
opened by pressing the electric boot lid
opener. If the boot lid cannot be
opened despite doing this procedure,
press the electric boot lid opener to fully
open the boot lid after pushing the boot
lid completely closed.
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is
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Pull up on the boot lid to make sure it is
secure.
WARNING
47)Never allow a person to ride in the
boot: allowing a person to ride in the boot
is dangerous. The person in the boot could
be seriously injured or killed during sudden
braking or a collision.
48)Do not drive with the boot lid open:
exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is
dangerous. An open boot lid in a moving
vehicle will cause exhaust gas to be drawn
into the cabin. This gas contains CO
(carbon monoxide), which is colourless,
odourless, and highly poisonous, and it
can cause loss of consciousness and
death. Moreover, an open boot lid could
cause occupants to fall out in an accident.
49)Close the boot lid, do not allow
children to play inside the boot lid. Leaving
the trunk lid open or leaving children in the
vehicle with the keys is dangerous.
Children could open the boot lid and climb
inside resulting in possible injury or death
from heat exposure.
50)Always keep the car from being a
tempting place to play by latching the
doors and the boot lid, and keeping the
keys where children can not play with
them. Leaving children or animals
unattended in a parked vehicle is
dangerous. Babies left sleeping and
children who lock themselves in cars or
trunks can die very quickly from heat
prostration. Do not leave your children or
pets alone in a car at any time. Do not
leave the car, the boot lid unlocked.
BONNET
OPENING
51) 52) 53) 55)
Proceed as follows:
with the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle 1 fig. 37 to unlock the
bonnet;
insert your hand into the bonnet
opening, slide the latch lever 2 to the
right fig. 38, and lift up the bonnet;
release support rod 3 fig. 39 from its
locking device, then insert it in the
padded area 4 fig. 40 and secure it in
the support rod hole indicated by the
arrow to hold the bonnet open.
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