2021 FIAT 124 SPIDER cruise control

CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS
1. Odometer/Trip meter and Trip computer button/Dashboard illumination - 2. Tachometer - 3. Speedometer - 4. Automatic
transmission info display - 5. Odometer/Trip computer info/Engine coolant temperature gauge/Fuel gauge/Outside
temperature/Speed limiter/Cruise Control/INFO switch display
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RIGHT-HAND DRIVE VERSIONS
1. Odometer/Trip meter and Trip computer button/Dashboard illumination - 2. Tachometer - 3. Speedometer - 4. Automatic
transmission info display - 5. Odometer/Trip computer info/Engine coolant temperature gauge/Fuel gauge/Outside
temperature/Adjustable speed limiter/Cruise Control/INFO switch display
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

Warning lights What it means What to do
LED HEADLIGHT WARNING LIGHT (where
provided)
This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in
the LED headlight.Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT
The light turns on when the remaining fuel is
about 9.0 litres.
The light illumination timing may vary because
fuel inside the fuel tank moves around
according to the driving conditions and the
vehicle posture.Add fuel.
LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL WARNING
LIGHT (where provided)
This warning light indicates that little washer
fluid remains.Add washer fluid.
CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATION (where
provided)
The warning light illuminates when the cruise
control system is activated.
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Green warning lights
Warning light What it means What to do
LEFT DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light turns on when the direction
indicator control stalk is moved downwards or,
together with the right direction indicator,
when the hazard warning light button is
pressed.
RIGHT DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light turns on when the direction
indicator control stalk is moved upwards or,
together with the left direction indicator, when
the hazard warning light button is pressed.
SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
The warning light turns on when side lights or
dipped beam headlights are turned on.
FOG LIGHTS (where provided)
The warning light turns on when the fog lights
are turned on.
CRUISE CONTROL (SET INDICATOR LIGHT)
(where provided)
The warning light turns on when a cruising
speed has been set.
ADJUSTABLE SPEED LIMITER SET
INDICATOR (where provided)
The indicator light illuminates green when a
speed has been set (see “Speed limiter”
paragraph in “Starting and driving” chapter).
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STARTING AND OPERATING
Let’s get to the "heart" of the vehicle:
seeing how you can exploit all of its
potential to the full.
We’ll look at how to drive it safely in any
situation, so that it can be a welcome
companion, with our comfort and our
wallets in mind.STARTING THE ENGINE.......116
PARKING.................116
PARKING BRAKE............117
MANUAL TRANSMISSION......118
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. . . .119
CRUISE CONTROL...........122
SPEED LIMITER.............125
PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM.....126
REFUELLING THE VEHICLE.....128
REAR CAMERA (PARKVIEW REAR
BACKUP CAMERA)...........130
TOWING TRAILERS..........133
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WARNING
149)Always set the selector lever to P and
set the parking brake. Only setting the
selector lever to the P position without
using the parking brake to hold the vehicle
is dangerous. If P fails to hold, the vehicle
could move and cause an accident.
150)If the engine is running faster than
idle, do not shift from N or P into a driving
gear. It's dangerous to shift from N or P
into a driving gear when the engine is
running faster than idle. If this is done, the
vehicle could move suddenly, causing an
accident or serious injury.
151)Do not shift into N when driving the
vehicle. Shifting into N while driving is
dangerous. Engine braking cannot be
applied when decelerating which could
lead to an accident or serious injury.
152)Do not use engine braking on slippery
road surfaces or at high speeds. Shifting
down while driving on wet, snowy, or
frozen roads, or while driving at high
speeds causes sudden engine braking,
which is dangerous. The sudden change in
tire speed could cause the tires to skid.
This could lead to loss of vehicle control
and an accident.153)Do not let the vehicle move in a
direction opposite to the direction selected
by the selector lever. Do not let the vehicle
move backward with the selector lever in a
forward position, or do not let the vehicle
move forward with the selector lever in the
reverse position. Otherwise, the engine
may stop, causing the loss of the power
brake and power steering functions, and
make it difficult to control the vehicle which
could result in an accident.
CRUISE CONTROL
This is an electronically controlled
driving assistance device that allows the
desired vehicle speed to be maintained,
without having to press the accelerator
pedal.
This device can be used at a speed
above 40 km/h on long stretches of dry,
straight roads with few variations (e.g.
motorways).
It is therefore not recommended to use
this device on extra-urban roads with
traffic. Do not use it in town.
ACTIVATION /
DEACTIVATION
154) 155) 156) 157)
IMPORTANT When the ignition is
switched off, the system status before it
was turned off is maintained. For
example, if the ignition is switched off
while the cruise control is operating, the
system will be operable when the
ignition is switched ON the next time.
Activating the device
With Speed limiter: press the MODE
switch. The
warning light (amber)
turns on.
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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 /
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 upto 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.
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 evenif 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
154)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.
155)While travelling with the device
activated, do not move the gear lever to
neutral.
156)In the event of device faults or failures,
go to a Fiat Dealership.
157)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.
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