2019 Abarth 124 Spider display

Warning light What it means What to do
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING
LIGHT (where provided)
The light illuminates when the transmission
has a problem.
IMPORTANT If the automatic transmission
warning light illuminates, the transmission has
an electrical problem. Continuing to drive your
vehicle in this condition could cause damage
to your transmission. Contact an Abarth
Dealership as soon as possible.Contact an Abarth Dealership as soon as
possible.
MASTER WARNING LIGHT
The warning light turns on when the system
has a malfunction. Operate the center display
and verify the content. Refer to “Vehicles with
Radio 7” paragraph in this chapter.Contact an Abarth Dealership as soon as
possible.
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MESSAGE INDICATED ON
DISPLAY
If a message is displayed in the center
display, take appropriate action (in a
calm manner) according to the
displayed message.
If the following messages are displayed
in the centre display, a vehicle system
may be malfunctioning:
Engine Coolant Temperature
High: displays if the engine coolant
temperature has increased excessively.
Changing System Malfunction:
displays if the charging system has a
malfunction.
Temperature Warning: the
following message is displayed when
the temperature around the centre
display is high. Lowering the
temperature in the cabin or the
temperature around the centre display
by avoiding direct sunlight is
recommended.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact an Abarth Dealership.
WARNING SOUND IS
ACTIVATED
A warning sound is activated in
following cases:
Lights-on reminder;
Air Bag/seat belt pretensioner
system;
Active bonnet (where provided);
Ignition not switched off (STOP);
Key removed from vehicle;
Request switch inoperable (versions
with advanced keyless function);
Key left-in-boot compartment
(versions with advanced keyless
function);
Key left-in-vehicle (versions with
advanced keyless function);
Vehicle speed alarm (where
provided);
Tire inflation pressure warning beep
(where provided);
Outside temperature (where
provided);
Electronic steering lock;
Speed limiter (where provided);
120 km/h warning (where provided).
WARNING
62)Never tamper with the air
bag/pretensioner systems and always
contact an Abarth Dealership perform all
servicing and repairs. Self-servicing or
tampering with the systems is dangerous.
An air bag/pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled causing
serious injury or death.63)Do not drive the vehicle with the active
bonnet warning light turned on or flashing.
Driving the vehicle with the active hood
warning light turned on or flashing is
dangerous as the active hood mechanism
may not activate normally and function as
intended in the event the vehicle were to
contact a pedestrian.
64)If the TPMS warning light illuminates or
flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep
sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed
immediately and avoid sudden
maneuvering and braking. If the warning
light illuminates or flashes, or the tire
pressure warning beep sound is heard, it is
dangerous to drive the vehicle at high
speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering
or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen
and result in an accident. To determine if
you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a
safe position where you can check the
visual condition of the tire and determine if
you have enough air to proceed to a place
where air may be added and the system
monitored again by Abarth Dealership or a
tire repair station.
65)Do not ignore the TPMS warning light.
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is
dangerous, even if you know why it is
illuminated. Have the problem taken care of
as soon as possible before it develops into
a more serious situation that could lead to
tire failure and a dangerous accident.
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96)Always secure a child in a proper
child-restraint system. Holding a child in
your arms while the vehicle is moving is
extremely dangerous. No matter how
strong the person may be, he or she
cannot hold onto a child in a sudden stop
or collision and it could result in serious
injury or death to the child or other
occupants. Even in a moderate accident,
the child may be exposed to air bag forces
that could result in serious injury or death
to the child, or the child may be slammed
into an adult, causing injury to both child
and adult.
97)Always make sure the passenger air
bag deactivation OFF indicator light is
illuminated when using a child-restraint
system. Seating a child in a child-restraint
system that is installed on the passenger
seat with the passenger air bag
deactivation OFF indicator light not
illuminated is extremely dangerous. In an
accident, an air bag could inflate and
cause serious injuries or even death to the
child seated in the child-restraint system.
Always make sure the passenger air bag
deactivation OFF indicator light is
illuminated.
98)Extreme Hazard! Never use a
rear-facing child-restraint system on the
passenger seat with an air bag that could
deploy: NEVER use a rearward facing
child-restraint on a seat protected by an
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Vehicles with a passenger air bag have a
warning label attached on the passenger
side sun visor (refer to “Passenger side
front air bag and child-restraint systems”).
This warning label is displayed in
compliance with regulations.99)Even in a moderate collision, the
child-restraint system can be hit by a
deploying air bag and moved violently
backward resulting in serious injury or
death to the child. If your vehicle is
equipped with a passenger occupant
classification system, always make sure the
passenger air bag deactivation OFF
indicator light is illuminated, when installing
a rear-facing child-restraint system on the
passenger seat.
100)Before installing child-restraint system
on the passenger seat, move the
passenger seat as far back as possible.
The rearmost position may not be suitable
for the installation of some child-restraint
systems. In a collision, the force of a
deploying air bag could cause serious
injury or death to the child. Make sure the
passenger air bag deactivation OFF
indicator light is illuminated.101)Seating a child in a child-restraint
system on the passenger seat is
dangerous under certain conditions. Your
vehicle is equipped with passenger
occupant classification sensor. Even with
the passenger occupant classification
sensor, if you must use the passenger seat
to seat a child, using a child-restraint
system on the passenger seat under the
following conditions increases the danger
of the passenger air bag deploying and
could result in serious injury or death to the
child. The passenger air bag deactivation
OFF indicator light does not illuminate
when seating a child in the child-restraint
system / Luggage or other items are
placed on the seat with the child in the
child-restraint system / The seat is washed
/ Liquids are spilled on the seat / The
passenger seat is moved backward,
pushing into luggage or other items placed
behind it / Luggage or other items are
placed between the passenger seat and
driver seat / An electric device is put on the
passenger's seat / An additional electrical
device, such as a seat warmer is installed
to the surface of the passenger seat.
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Passenger air bag deactivation
indicator lights
These indicator lights fig. 85 turn on to
remind you that the passenger front
and side air bags and seat belt
pretensioner will or will not deploy
during a collision.
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NoteThe system requires about
10 seconds to alternate between
turning the passenger front and side air
bags and seat belt pretensioner system
on or off.
The passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light may turn on repeatedly if
luggage or other items are put on the
passenger seat, or if the temperature of
the vehicle's interior changes suddenly.
The passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light may turn on for
10 seconds if the electrostatic capacity
on the passenger seat changes.
The air bag/seat belt pretensioner
system warning light might turn on if the
passenger seat receives a severe
impact.
If the passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light does not turn on after
installing a child-restraint system on the
passenger seat, first, reinstall your
child-restraint system according to the
procedure in this Owner Handbook.
Then, if the passenger air bag
deactivation OFF indicator light still
does not turn on, and contact an
Abarth Dealership as soon as possible.
If the passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light turns on when an
occupant is seated directly in the
passenger seat, have the passenger
readjust their posture by sitting with
their feet on the floor, and then
refastening the seat belt. If the
passenger air bag deactivation indicator
light remains turned on, slide the
passenger seat as far back as possible.
Contact an Abarth Dealership as soon
as possible.
When an air bag deploys, a loud
inflation noise can be heard and some
smoke will be released. Neither is likely
to cause injury, however the texture of
the air bags may cause light skin
injuries on body parts not covered with
clothing through friction.
Should you sell your Abarth, we urge
you to tell the new owner of its air bag
systems and that familiarization with all
instructions about them, from the
Owner’s Manual, is very important.
Vehicles with a passenger air bag
have a warning label attached as
shown below. This warning label is
displayed in compliance with regulation.
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SAFETY

STARTING THE
ENGINE
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24)
Before starting the engine, adjust the
seat, the interior rear view mirrors, the
door mirrors and fasten the seat belt
correctly.
Never press the accelerator pedal for
starting the engine.
For starting procedure see “Starting the
engine” in “Getting to know your
vehicle” chapter.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Proceed as follows:
park the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic; engage
a gear (versions with manual
transmission) or position the gear lever
to P (Parking) (versions with automatic
transmission);
turn the ignition device to STOP with
the engine idling.
WARNING
134)It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine takes in
oxygen and releases carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
135)The brake servo is not active until the
engine is started, so you would need to
apply much more force than usual to the
brake pedal.
136)Do not start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. These
manoeuvres may damage the catalytic
converter.
IMPORTANT
24)A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely no
practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is
damaging for the engine.
PARKING
Keep away the key when leaving the
vehicle and take it with you.
When parking and leaving the vehicle,
proceed as follows:
engage a gear (first gear if facing
uphill or reverse if facing downhill) and
leave the wheels turned;
stop the engine and engage the
handbrake.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a
stone if the car is parked on a steep
slope.
On versions equipped with automatic
transmission, before releasing the brake
pedal, wait for letter P to be displayed.
IMPORTANT NEVER leave the vehicle
with the gearbox in neutral (or, on
versions equipped with automatic
transmission, before placing the gear
lever at P).
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IMPORTANT When the speed limiter is
operating after pressing the MODE
switch, press the MODE switch again
to switch to the cruise control.
Without Speed limiter: press the ON
switch. The
warning light (amber)
turns on.
Deactivating the device
With Speed limiter: press the
OFF/CANCEL switch. The
warning
light (amber) turns off.
IMPORTANT When the MODE switch is
pressed during cruise control system
operation, the system switches to the
adjustable speed limiter.
Without Speed limiter: press the
OFF/CANCEL switch. The
warning
light (amber) turns off.
When a cruising speed has been set
warning light (green) turns on
Long-press the OFF/CANCEL switch or
press the OFF/CANCEL switch 2 times.
When a cruising speed has not
been set
warning light (amber)
turns on press the OFF/CANCEL
switch.
SETTING A DESIRED
SPEED
Proceed as follows:
With Speed limiter: activate the
cruise control device by pressing the
MODE switch. The cruise warning light
(amber) turns on;
Without Speed limiter: activate the
cruise control device by pressing the
ON switch. The cruise warning light
(amber) turns on;
accelerate to the desired speed,
which must be more than 40 km/h;
set the cruise control by pressing the
SET/- switch at the desired speed. The
cruise control is set at the moment the
SET/- switch is pressed. Release the
accelerator pedal simultaneously. The
warning light (green) turns on.
The cruise control speed setting cannot
be performed under the following
conditions:
Automatic transmission: the
selector lever is in the P or N position;
Manual transmission: the shift
lever is in the neutral position;
The parking brake is applied;
Vehicles with Speed limiter: the
MODE switch for the adjustable speed
limiter is pressed.
Release the SET/- switch at the
desired speed, otherwise the speed will
continue decreasing while the SET/-
switch is pressed and held (except
when the accelerator pedal is
depressed);
On a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while
ascending, or speed up while
descending.
The cruise control will cancel if the
vehicle speed decreases below
30 km/h.
The vehicle speed preset using the
cruise control is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
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INCREASING SPEED
To increase speed using cruise
control switch
Press the RES/+ switch and hold it your
vehicle will accelerate. Release the
switch at the desired speed.
Press the RES/+ switch and release it
immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will increase the
preset speed according to the number
of times it is operated.
Increasing speed with a single
RES/+ switch operation
Meter display for vehicle speed
indicated in km/h: 1 km/h.
To increase speed using
accelerator pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate to the desired speed.
Press the SET/– switch and release it
immediately.
IMPORTANT Accelerate if you want to
speed up temporarily when the cruise
control is on. Greater speed will not
interfere with or change the set speed.
Take your foot off the accelerator to
return to the set speed.
DECREASING SPEED
Press the SET/– switch and hold it the
vehicle will gradually slow. Release the
switch at the desired speed.
Press the SET/– switch and release it
immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will decrease the
preset speed according to the number
of times it is operated.
Decreasing speed with a single
SET/– switch operation
Meter display for vehicle speed
indicated in km/h: 1 km/h.
INCREASING /
DECREASING SPEED
To increase speed
With cruise control switch: press the
RES/+ switch and hold it your vehicle
will accelerate. Release the switch at
the desired speed. Press the RES/+
switch and release it immediately to
adjust the preset speed. Multiple
operations will increase the preset
speed according to the number of
times it is operated.
Using accelerator pedal: depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate to the
desired speed. Press the SET/– switch
and release it immediately.
IMPORTANT Accelerate if you want to
speed up temporarily when the cruise
control is on. Greater speed will not
interfere with or change the set speed.
Take your foot off the accelerator to
return to the set speed.
RESUME SPEED
If the cruise control system temporarily
cancelled (such as by applying the
brake pedal) and the system is still
activated, the most recent set speed
will automatically resume when the
RES/+ switch is pressed.
If vehicle speed is below 40 km/h
(25 mph), increase the vehicle speed up
to 40 km/h (25 mph) or more and press
the RES/+ switch.
TEMPORARILY
CANCELLING THE
SYSTEM
To temporarily cancel the system, use
one of these methods: slightly depress
the brake pedal/depress the clutch
pedal (versions with manual
transmission)/press the OFF/CANCEL
switch.
If the RES/+ switch is pressed when the
vehicle speed is 40 km/h or higher, the
system reverts to the previously set
speed.
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Note
If any of the following conditions occur,
the cruise control system is temporarily
canceled:
the parking brake is applied;
Versions with Speed limiter: the
MODE switch for the adjustable speed
limiter is pressed;
Automatic transmission: the
selector lever is in the P or N position or
on versions withmanual
transmission: the shift lever is in the
neutral position;
Automatic transmission: the cruise
control cannot be cancelled while
driving in manual mode (selector lever
shifted from D to M position). Therefore,
engine braking will not be applied even
if the transaxle is shifted down to a
lower gear. If deceleration is required,
lower the set speed or depress the
brake pedal;
When the cruise control system is
temporarily canceled by even one of the
applicable cancel conditions, the speed
cannot be reset.
WARNING
149)Always turn off the cruise control
system when it is not in use: leaving the
cruise control system in an activation-ready
state while the cruise control is not in use is
dangerous as the cruise control could
unexpectedly activate if the activation
button is accidentally pressed, and result in
loss of vehicle control and an accident.
150)While travelling with the device
activated, do not move the gear lever to
neutral.
151)In the event of device faults or failures,
go to an Abarth Dealership.
152)The cruise control can be dangerous
if the system cannot keep a constant
speed. In specific conditions speed may be
excessive, resulting in the risk of losing
control of the vehicle and causing
accidents. Do not use the device in heavy
traffic or on winding, icy, snowy or slippery
roads.
SPEED LIMITER
(where provided)
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The speed limiter can be set between
30 km/h and 200 km/h.
The system consists of the speed
limiter display and the switch on the
steering wheel fig. 95.
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