2020 Abarth 124 Spider key battery

Using the remote release button(where provided)
Unlock the doors and boot lid, then
press the electric boot lid opener
fig. 32 and raise it when the latch
releases.
NOTEWith the advanced keyless
function: 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 beopened 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
a malfunction in the electrical system
and the boot lid cannot be unlocked,
the boot lid can be opened by
performing the emergency procedure
(refer to “When the boot lid cannot be
opened” paragraph in this chapter).
CLOSING
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Use both hands to push the boot lid
down until the lock snaps shut. Do not
slam it.
Pull up on the boot lid to make sure it is
secure.
WHEN BOOT LID
CANNOT BE OPENED
If the battery is dead, the boot cannot
be unlocked and opened. In this case,
the boot can be unlocked by taking
care of the dead battery situation.
If the boot cannot be unlocked even if
the dead battery situation has been
resolved, the electrical system may
have a malfunction.Proceed as follows:
close the convertible top and remove
the windblocker fig. 33;
remove the fasteners on the right
side of the vehicle fig. 34;
partially peel back the cover on the
right side of the vehicle fig. 35;
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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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Warning light What it means What to do
KEY INDICATOR LIGHT
Warning light flashing
When the push button start is pressed from
ON to ACC or OFF, the warning light may flash
for approximately 30 seconds indicating that
the remaining battery power of the key is low.Replace with a new battery before the key
becomes unusable.
Blue warning light
Warning light What it means What to do
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the main
beam headlights are turned on.
LOW ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR LIGHT
(for versions/markets where provided)
The light illuminates continuously when the
engine coolant temperature is low and turns
off after the engine is warm.
If the low engine coolant temperature indicator
light remains illuminated after the engine has
been sufficiently warmed up, the temperature
sensor could have a malfunction.Contact a Dealership as soon as possible.
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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

Internal equipment............38
Jump starting..............159
Jump starting (procedure).......160
Key battery replacement........10
Keyless Entry System...........9
Keys......................9
Lane change signals...........27
Leaving Home Light system.......27
Load limiter (pretensioner)........85
Maintaining the finish.........179
Maintenance monitor...........53
Manual climate control system.....32
Manual transmission..........118
Mechanical Limited Slip
Differential................79
Message indicated on display.....71
Mirrors....................22
Multimedia.................195
Navigation................208
Occupant protection systems.....81
Odometer/Trip meter...........50
Outside mirrors...............22
Owner maintenance precautions . . .165
Paintwork (preserving).........178
Parking...................116
Parking brake...............117
Parking Sensor System.........129
Passenger Air Bag............102Passenger occupant classification
system.................107
Passive Entry................17
Performance...............192
Periodic checks (scheduled
servicing)................166
Power mirrors...............23
Power window lock switch.......37
Power windows..............36
Prescriptions for handling the
vehicle at the end of its life.....194
Pretensioners................85
Push button start positions.......11
Radio 3”.................197
Radio 7”..................202
Read this carefully..............2
Rear camera (ParkView rear
backup camera)...........133
Rear fog lights...............26
Refuelling procedure..........131
Refuelling the vehicle..........131
Replacing a bulb.............139
Replacing a tire..............177
Replacing exterior light bulbs.....142
Replacing fuses.............147
Rims and tires..............185
Rims and tires provided........186
SBA system (Seat Belt Alert)......84
Scheduled servicing plan.......167Seat belt precautions...........82
Seat belt pretensioner and load
limiting systems.............85
Seat Belt pretensioners.........102
Seat belts..................82
Seat belts (fastening/unfastening)}.......................82
Seats.....................19
Seats (manual adjustment).......19
Seats and fabric parts (cleaning) . . .181
Shift-lock override (automatic
gearbox)................120
Shift-lock system (automatic
gearbox)................120
Side Air Bags...............103
Snow chains...............177
Speed limiter...............126
SPORT mode...............123
Starting the engine.........11,116
Steering wheel...............21
Supplementary restraint system
(SRS) - Air bag............100
Symbols....................3
TCS (Traction Control System).....73
Theft deterrent system..........15
Tips, controls and general
information...............196
Tire service kit..............154
Tires rotation (recommendations) . .177
Tool storage................154
Towing the vehicle............161
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