2021 Abarth 124 Spider keyless

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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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

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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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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