2019 Abarth 124 Spider Owner handbook (in English)

POWER MIRRORS
The ignition must be switched to ACC
or ON position.
To adjust proceed as follows:
rotate the mirror switch to the left 1
fig. 16 (L = left) or right 2 (R = right) to
choose the left or right side mirror;
press the mirror switch in the
appropriate direction.
After adjusting the mirror, lock the
control by rotating the switch to the
center position 0 to prevent accidental
movements.
FOLDING MIRRORS
39)
Manually fold the outside mirror
rearward fig. 17 until it is flush with the
vehicle.
WARNING
38)Be sure to look over your shoulder
before changing lanes. Changing lanes
without taking into account the actual
distance of the vehicle in the convex mirror
is dangerous. You could have a serious
accident. What you see in the convex
mirror is closer than it appears.
39)Always return the outside mirrors to the
driving position before you start driving:
driving with the outside mirrors folded in is
dangerous. Your rear view will be
restricted, and you could have an accident.
40)Do not stack cargo or objects higher
than the seatbacks: cargo stacked higher
than the seatbacks is dangerous. It can
block your view in the rearview mirror,
which might cause you to hit another car
when changing lanes.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS
HEADLIGHTS
Turn the headlight switch 1 fig. 18 to
turn the headlights, other exterior lights
and dashboard illumination ON or OFF.
When the headlight switch is turned to
the
orposition, the
lights-on indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
With auto-light control
When the headlight switch is turned to
theAUTOposition, the lights-on
indicator light in the instrument cluster
turns on/off in conjunction with the
automatic on/off operation of the
headlights.
IMPORTANT To prevent discharging the
battery, do not leave the lights on while
the engine is off unless safety requires
them.
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DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)
41) 42)
Some countries require moving vehicles
to have their lights on (running lights)
during the daytime.
The running lights turn on automatically
when the vehicle starts moving.
They turn off when the parking brake is
operated or the selector lever is shifted
to the P position (versions with
automatic transmission).

HIGH BEAMS
The headlights switch between high
and low beams by moving the lever
forward or backward.
When the headlight high-beams are on,
the
warning light is turned on.
FLASH TO PASS
Can be used when the ignition is
switched ON.
To flash the headlights, pull the lever
fully towards you (the headlight switch
does not need to be on).
The
warning light in the instrument
cluster illuminates simultaneously.
The lever will return to the normal
position when released.
AUTOMATIC LIGHTING(where provided)
Light sensor
When the headlight switch is in the
AUTOposition and the ignition is
switched ON, the light sensor senses
the surrounding lightness or darkness
and automatically turns the headlights,
other exterior lights and dashboard
illumination on or off.
IMPORTANT The light sensor also
works as a rain sensor for the
auto-wiper control. Keep hands and
scrapers clear of the windscreen when
the wiper lever is in the AUTO position
and the ignition is switched ON as
fingers could be pinched or the wipers
and wiper blades damaged when the
wipers activate automatically. If you are
going to clean the windscreen, be sure
the wipers are turned off completely
(this is particularly important when
clearing ice and snow) when it is
particularly tempting to leave the engine
running.
COMING HOME LIGHT
SYSTEM
The coming me home light system
turns on the headlights (low beams)
when the lever is operated.
System activation
When the lever is pulled with the ignition
switched to ACC or OFF, the low beam
headlights turn on.
The headlights turn off after a certain
period of time has elapsed after the
doors are closed.
The time until the headlights turn off
after all of the doors are closed can be
changed. If no operations are done for
3 minutes after the lever is pulled, the
headlights turn off.
The headlights turn off if the lever is
pulled again while the headlights are on.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(where provided)
The front fog light can be used when
the ignition is switched to ON.
Use this switch to turn on the front fog
lights. The front fog lights will improve
visibility at night and during foggy
conditions.
Activation
Turn the headlight switch 1 fig. 19 in
orposition before activate
front fog lights.
Rotate the fog light switch 2 to
or
position (switch automatically turns
in
position).
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Thewarning light in the instrument
cluster illuminates while the front fog
lights is on.
Deactivation
Perform one of the following operations
to turn off the front fog lights:
switch the fog light switch 2 to OFF
position;
turn the headlight switch 1 to OFF
position;
switch the ignition to a position other
than ON.
With auto-light control
If the fog light switch 2 is in the
position or the headlight switch is in
AUTO position, the fog lights will turn
on when the headlights, the exterior
lights and the instrument panel
illumination turn on.
When the fog light switch 2 is rotated to
the
position while the headlights orthe front fog lights are turned on (the
fog light switch returns to the
position automatically), the rear fog
light turns on and the rear fog light
indicator light turns on in the instrument
cluster.
REAR FOG LIGHTS
The rear fog lights can be used when
the ignition is switched ON.
The rear fog light helps your vehicle to
be seen. When the lights are turned on,
the rear fog lights indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Versions with front fog lights
Activation
The headlight switch 1 must be put in
orposition before turning on
the rear fog lights.
To turn the rear fog light on, rotate the
fog light switch 2 to the
position (the
fog light switch automatically returns to
position).
The
warning light in the instrument
cluster illuminates while the rear fog
light is on.
Deactivation
To turn the rear fog light off, do any of
the following:
rotate the fog light switch 2 to the
position again (the fog light switch
automatically returns to the
position);
turn the headlight switch 1 to the
OFF position;
switch the ignition to a position other
than ON.
The
warning light in the instrument
cluster goes off when the rear fog light
is turned off.
NOTE
The front fog lights turns on when the
rear fog light is turned on.
If the fog light switch 2 is rotated to
the
position (the fog light switch
returns to the
position
automatically) the front fog light
indicator lamp on the instrument cluster
will also illuminate.
With auto-light control. When the
headlight switch is in theAUTO
position and the headlights, exterior
lights and instrument panel illuminated,
the rear fog light turns on when the rear
fog light switch is turned on.
Versions without front fog lights
The headlights must be turned on to
turn on the rear fog light.
Activation
To turn on the rear fog light on, rotate
the fog light switch 2 to the
position
(the fog light switch returns to its
original position automatically).
The rear fog light indicator light in the
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instrument cluster illuminates while the
rear fog light is on.
Deactivation
To turn the rear fog light off, do any of
the following:
rotate the fog light switch 2 to the
position again (the fog light switch
automatically returns to the
position);
rotate the fog light switch 2 to the
OFF position;
turn the headlight switch 1 to the
OFF position.
The rear fog light indicator light in the
instrument cluster goes off when the
rear fog light is turned off.
TURN SIGNALS
The ignition must be switched ON to
use the turn and lane-change signals.
Direction indicators
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.
If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever to
its original position.
The turn signal indicators (green)
in the instrument cluster flash
according to the operation of the turn
signal lever to show which signal is
working.
NOTE If an indicator light stays on
without flashing or if it flashes
abnormally, one of the turn signal bulbs
may be burned out.
LANE CHANGE SIGNALS
Move the lever halfway toward the
direction of the lane change (until the
indicator flashes) and hold it there. It will
return to the off position when released.
Three-flash turn signal
After releasing the turn signal lever, the
turn signal indicator flashes three times.
The operation can be cancelled by
moving the lever in the direction
opposite to which it was operated.
Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFS)
(where provided)
The adaptive front lighting system (AFS)
automatically adjusts the headlight
beams to the left or right in conjunction
with the operation of the steering wheel
after the headlights have been turned
on.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to “Warning lights on instrument
panel” paragraph in “Knowing the
instrument panel” chapter.
NOTE
Headlights are equipped which do
not blind drivers approaching in theopposite direction no matter what side
of the road you must drive your vehicle
(left-hand or right-hand traffic).
Therefore, it is not necessary to adjust
the optical axis of the headlights when
switching temporarily to driving on the
opposite side of the road (left-hand or
right-hand traffic).
The Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) function can be switched to
operable/ inoperable using the
personalisation function. Refer to
“Personalisation features” paragraph in
“Knowing the instrument panel”
chapter.
LEAVING HOME LIGHT
SYSTEM
The leaving home light system turns on
the lights when the transmitter unlock
button is pressed while away from the
vehicle.
Activation
When the ignition switch and the
headlight switch are as indicated below,
the headlights will illuminate when the
transmitter unlock button is pressed
and the vehicle receives the transmitter
signal.
The headlights turn off after a certain
period of time has elapsed
(30 seconds).
Ignition switch:off.
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Headlight switch:or
position.
NOTE Operation of the leaving home
light system can be turned on or off.
NOTE When the transmitter
button
is pressed and the vehicle receives the
transmitter signal, the headlights turn
off.
NOTE When the headlight switch is in
a position other than
or,
the headlights turn off.
WARNING
41)The daytime running lights are an
alternative to the dipped beam headlights
for driving in countries where it is
compulsory to have lights on during the
day; where it is not compulsory, the use of
daytime running lights is permitted.
42)Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped beam headlights when driving at
night or through tunnels. The use of
daytime running lights is governed by the
highway code of the country in which you
are driving. Comply with legal
requirements.
WINDSCREEN
WIPERS / WASHER
43) 44) 45)
8) 9) 10) 11)
The ignition must be switched ON to
use the wipers.
NOTE NOTE If the windscreen wipers
are operated under cold weather
conditions or during snowfall, they
could stop due to accumulated snow
on the windscreen. If the windscreen
wipers stop due to accumulated snow
on the windscreen, park the vehicle in a
safe place, turn the wiper switch off,
and then remove the accumulated
snow. If the wiper switch is turned to
another position other than OFF, the
wipers will operate. If the wipers do not
operate even though the wiper switch is
turned to a position other than OFF,
contact an authorised Dealership as
soon as possible.
WINDSCREEN WIPERS
Turn the wipers 1 fig. 20 on by pressing
the lever up or down.
With intermittent wiper
Switch positions:
orMIST: operation while
pulling up lever;
OFF: stop;
---orINT: intermittent operation;
—orLO: low speed operation;
=orHI: high speed operation.
Variable-speed intermittent wipers
Set the lever to the intermittent position
and choose the interval timing by
rotating the ring 1.
With auto-wiper control
Switch positions:
orMIST: operation while
pulling up lever;
OFF: stop;
AUTO: auto control operation;
—orLO: low speed operation;
=orHI: high speed operation.
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Auto-wiper control
When the wiper lever is in theAUTO
position, the rain sensor senses the
amount of rainfall on the windscreen
and turns the wipers on or off
automatically (off/intermittent/low
speed/high speed).
Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity
The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be
adjusted by turning the switch on the
wiper lever.
From the center position (normal),
rotate the switch 1 fig. 20 downward for
higher sensitivity (+) (faster response) or
rotate it upward for less sensitivity (-)
(slower response).
When the wiper lever is in theAUTO
position and the ignition is switched
ON, the wipers may move automatically
in the following cases:
if the windscreen above the rain
sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth;
if the windscreen is struck with a
hand or other object from either outside
or inside the vehicle.
Switching the auto-wiper lever from the
OFFto theAUTOposition while driving
activates the windscreen wipers once,
after which they operate according to
the rainfall amount.
The auto-wiper control may not operatewhen the rain sensor temperature is
about –10°C or lower, or about 85°C or
higher.
If the windscreen is coated with water
repellent, the rain sensor may not be
able to sense the amount of rainfall
correctly and auto-wiper control may
not operate properly.
If dirt or foreign matter (such as ice or
matter containing salt water) adheres to
the windscreen above the rain sensor
or if the windscreen is iced, it could
cause the wipers to move automatically.
However, if the wipers cannot remove
this ice, dirt or foreign matter, the
auto-wiper control will stop operation.
In this case, set the wiper lever to the
low speed position or high speed
position for manual operation, or
remove the ice, dirt or foreign matter by
hand to restore the auto-wiper
operation.
If the auto-wiper lever is left in the
AUTOposition, the wipers could
operate automatically from the effect of
strong light sources, electromagnetic
waves, or infrared light because the rain
sensor uses an optical sensor.
It is recommended that the auto-wiper
lever be switched to theOFFposition
other than when driving the vehicle
under rainy conditions.The auto-wiper control functions can be
turned off.
WINDSCREEN WASHER
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fluid.
NOTE If the windscreen washer is
turned on when the windscreen wipers
are not operating, the windscreen
wipers operate a few times.
If the washer does not work, inspect
the fluid level. If the fluid level is normal,
contact an Abarth Dealership.
With headlight washers
When the headlights are on, the
headlight washers operate
automatically once every fifth time the
windscreen washer operates.
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HEADLIGHT WASHER(where provided)
The ignition must be switched ON and
the headlights must be turned on.
The headlight washers fig. 22 operate
automatically once every fifth time the
windscreen washer operates. If you
want to operate headlight washers,
double flick the wiper lever.WARNING
43)Use only windscreen washer fluid or
plain water in the reservoir. Using radiator
antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If
sprayed on the windscreen, it will dirty it,
affect your visibility, and could result in an
accident.
44)Only use windscreen washer fluid
mixed with anti-freeze protection in freezing
weather conditions. Using windscreen
washer fluid without antifreeze protection in
freezing weather conditions is dangerous
as it could freeze on the windscreen and
block your vision which could cause an
accident. In addition, make sure the
windscreen is sufficiently warmed using the
defroster before spraying the washer fluid.
45)Make sure the device is switched off
whenever the windscreen must be
cleaned.
IMPORTANT
8)Do not use the screen wiper to remove
layers of snow or ice from the windscreen.
In such conditions, the windscreen wiper
may be subjected to excessive stress and
the motor cut-out switch, which prevents
operation for a few seconds, may
intervene. If operation is not subsequently
restored, even after the vehicle is restarted,
contact an Abarth Dealership.
9)Do not operate the windscreen wiper
with blades lifted from the windscreen.
10)Do not activate the rain sensor while
washing the vehicle in an automatic
washing system.
11)If ice is found on the windscreen, make
sure that the device was disconnected
properly.
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