2020 Abarth 124 Spider dead battery

Warning light What it means What to do
KEY WARNING LIGHT (illuminate)
If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry
system, it illuminates continuously.
IMPORTANT If the key warning indicator light
illuminates or the push button start indicator
light (amber) flashes, the engine may not start.
If the engine cannot be started, try starting it
using the emergency operation for starting the
engine, and contact an Abarth Dealership as
soon as possible.
Refer to “Emergency operation for starting
operation” in “Starting the engine” paragraph.If the engine cannot be started, try starting it
using the emergency operation for starting the
engine, and contact an Abarth Dealership as
soon as possible.
Refer to “Emergency operation for starting
operation” in “Starting the engine” paragraph.
KEY WARNING LIGHT (flashing)
Advanced key malfunction
Take the appropriate action and verify that
the warning light turns off.
The advanced key battery is dead:
replace the key battery.
The advanced key is not within the
operation range/is placed in areas inside
the cabin where it is difficult for the key
to be detected
: bring the advanced key into
the operation range.
A key from another manufacturer
similar to the advanced key is in the
operation range
: take the key from another
manufacturer similar to the advanced key out
of the operation range.
Without the ignition switched off, the
advanced key is taken out of the cabin,
and then all the doors are closed
: bring
the advanced key back into the cabin.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM
The warning light switches on to report a
failure of the vehicle security alarm system.
Contact an Abarth Dealership as soon as
possible.Contact an Abarth Dealership as soon as
possible.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

REFUELLING THE
VEHICLE
157) 158) 159) 160) 161) 162)
Always stop the engine before
refuelling.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Only use premium unleaded fuel
(conforming to EN 228 specification
within E10) with a number of octanes
not lower than 95.
IMPORTANT USE ONLY UNLEADED
FUEL. Leaded fuel is harmful to the
catalytic converter and oxygen sensors
and will lead to deterioration of the
emission control system and or failures.
IMPORTANT The use of E10 fuel with
10% ethanol in Europe is safe for your
vehicle. Damage to your vehicle may
occur when ethanol exceeds this
recommendation.
IMPORTANT Never add fuel system
additives, otherwise the emission
control system could be damaged.
Contact an Abarth Dealership for
details.
REFUELLING
PROCEDURE
When the fuel filler flap end is pressed
with the doors unlocked, the fuel filler
flap rises fig. 100.The fuel filler flap operates in
conjunction with the door
locking/unlocking mechanism.
To close, press the fuel filler flap until a
click sound is heard.
IMPORTANT Make sure to lock both
the doors when leaving the vehicle.
IMPORTANT Lock the doors after
closing the fuel flap. If the fuel flap is
closed after locking the doors, the fuel
flap cannot be locked.
Fuel filler cap
To remove the fuel filler cap, turn it
anticlockwise fig. 101. Attach the
removed cap to the inner side of the
fuel flap.
To close the fuel filler cap, turn it
clockwise until a click is heard.
EMERGENCY FLAP
OPENING
In case of emergency (e.g. when the
battery is dead), to open the fuel filler
flap proceed as follows:
open the boot lid and pull the center
section of the plastic fastener 1 and
remove the fastener fig. 102;
partially peel back the cover 2 inside
the boot, then pull the emergency
release lever 3 fig. 103.
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INDEX
ABS system................73
Accessory socket.............38
Active bonnet................74
Active safety systems...........73
Advanced Keyless Entry System....14
AFS (Adaptive Front Lighting
System)..................27
Attaching the tow hooks........161
Auto-wiper control............29
Automatic climate control system.......................34
Automatic lighting.............25
Automatic transmission.........119
Auxiliary driving systems.........77
Battery (maintenance).........173
Battery charging procedure......176
Battery recharging............176
Bodywork (care and
maintenance).............178
Bonnet....................41
Boot lid...................38
Boot lid (opening).............38
Brake Assist................117
Brake/clutch fluid (level check). . . .173
Checking levels.............171
Child seat installation position.....90
Child-restraint precautions.......86
Child-restraint system suitability
for various seat position.......91Child-restraint system types......89
Climate control system..........31
Coming Home light system.......25
Constant monitoring..........114
Control panel and instruments.....48
Convertible Top (lowering)........42
Convertible Top (Soft Top)........42
Cruise Control..............123
Dashboard..................8
Dead lock device.............16
Dimensions................188
Doors.....................16
Drive selection..............123
Driver Air Bag...............102
DRL (Daytime Running Lights).....24
DSC system................73
Emergency flap opening.......131
Emergency stop signal system. . . .138
Emergency towing............163
Engine...................184
Engine compartment..........171
Engine coolant (level check)......172
Engine oil (level check).........172
Essential information............3
Exterior lights................24
Flash to pass...............25
Fluid capacities..............189
Fluids and lubricants..........190Front fog lights...............25
Fuel consumption and
CO2 emissions............193
Fuel filler cap...............131
Fuse block (engine compartment)......................149
Fuse block (left side of the vehicle)......................152
Fuses (under the bonnet)........148
Fuses (vehicle's left side)........147
Gear lever positions..........119
Gear Shift Indicator............52
Hazard warning lights.........138
Hazard warning lights (control). . . .138
Head restraints...............21
Headlight washer.............30
Headlights..................24
Heated seats................19
Heavy-dute use of the vehicle
(scheduled servicing)........166
High beams.................25
HLA function................80
How the SRS Air bags work......102
How to use this manual..........3
Identification data............183
Ignition switch...............11
Immobilizer system............14
INFO switch.................51
Installing child-restraint systems....95
Interior care................180
Interiors..................180