Fiat 124 Spider Abarth (2017 year). Instruction — part 7

Note:

To allow the passenger occupant

classification sensor to function
properly, do not place and sit on an
additional seat cushion on the
passengers seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause
sensor interference.

If a small child is seated on the

passengers seat, the warning beep
may not operate.

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If the vehicle speed exceeds about
12 MPH (20 km/h) with the driver or
passengers seat belt unfastened, a
warning beep sounds continuously. If
the seat belt remains unfastened, the
beep sound stops once and then
continues for about 90 seconds. The
beep stops after the driver or
passengers seat belt is fastened.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep
sound will not stop even if the vehicle
speed falls below 12 MPH (20 km/h).

Warning!

Placing heavy items on the front

passenger seat may cause the front
passenger seat belt warning function to
operate depending on the weight of the
item.

To allow the front passenger seat

weight sensor to function properly, do not
place and sit on an additional seat cushion
on the front passenger seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause
sensor interference.

When a small child sits on the front

passenger seat, it is possible that the
warning beep will not operate.

Ignition Not Switched OFF
If the driver's door is opened while the
ignition is placed in the ACC position, a
continuous beep sound will be heard to
notify the driver that the ignition has not
been placed in the OFF position.
Left in this condition, the keyless entry
system will not operate, the car cannot
be locked, and the battery power will
be depleted.

Key Removed From Vehicle
Warning Beep
A beep sound will be heard 6 times and
the

warning light (red) will flash

continuously if the ignition has not been
placed in the OFF position, all the doors
are closed, and the key fob is removed
from the vehicle.
This is to notify the driver that the key
fob has been removed from the vehicle
and the ignition has not been placed in
the OFF position.

Note: Because the key fob uses
low-intensity radio waves, the

warning may activate if the key fob

is carried together with a metal object
or it is placed in a poor signal reception
area.

Request Switch Inoperable Warning
Beep — If Equipped With Advanced
Keyless Function
If the request switch on the exterior
door handle is pushed with a door
open, or the ignition has not been
placed in the OFF position, a beep will
be heard for about 2 seconds to
indicate that the doors, and trunk lid
cannot be locked.

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Key Left-In-Trunk Compartment
Warning Beep — If Equipped With
Advanced Keyless Function
If the key fob is left in the trunk with all
doors locked and the trunk lid closed, a
beep sound is heard for about
10 seconds to remind the driver the key
fob has been left in the trunk.
If this happens, open the trunk lid by
pushing the electric trunk lid opener
and remove the key fob.
A key fob removed from the trunk may
not function because its functions may
have been temporarily suspended. To
restore the key fob function, perform
the applicable procedure (see
paragraph “Keys” in “Getting to know
your vehicle” chapter).
Key Left-In-Vehicle Warning Beep
(with the advanced keyless function)
If a key fob is left in the vehicle and all
the doors and the trunk are locked
using a separate key fob, a beep sound
is heard for about 10 seconds to
remind the driver that the key fob has
been left in the vehicle.
If this happens, open the door and
remove the key fob. A key fob removed
from the vehicle this way may not
function because its functions may
have been temporarily suspended.
Perform the applicable procedure to
restore the functions of the key fob (see
paragraph “Keys” in “Getting To Know
Your Vehicle” chapter).

Vehicle Speed Alarm — If equipped
The vehicle speed alarm function is
designed to alarm the driver via a single
beep sound and a warning indication in
the instrument cluster that the
previously set vehicle speed has been
exceeded.
You can change the vehicle speed
setting at which the warning is triggered
(see paragraph “Trip Computer” in
“Getting To Know Your Vehicle”
chapter).
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep — If Equipped
Vehicle With Conventional Tires: the
warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(see “TMPS” in “Safety” chapter).
Vehicle With Run-Flat Tires (If
Equipped): the warning beep sound will
be heard for about 3 seconds if the tire
pressures decrease. If the tire pressure
decreases extremely, a beep sound will
be heard for approximately 30 seconds
(see “TMPS” in “Safety” chapter).
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beep — If
Equipped
Driving Forward: the warning beep
operates when the direction indicator
lever is operated to the side where the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated.

Note: A personalized function is
available to change the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning beep sound
volume.

Reversing: if a moving object such as
a vehicle or two-wheeled vehicle
approaches on the left or right from
behind your vehicle, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning sound is
activated.
Electronic Steering Lock Warning
Beep
The warning beep operates if the
steering wheel is not unlocked after the
keyless ignition START/STOP button is
pushed.
Speed Limiter Warning Beep — If
Equipped
If the vehicle speed exceeds the set
speed by about 2 MPH (3 km/h) or
more, a warning beep operates
continuously.
The warning beep operates until the
vehicle speed decreases to the set
speed or less.

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PERSONALIZATION FEATURES

Overview

The following Personalization Features can be set or changed by the customer or by an Authorized Dealer.
Personalization Features differ depending on the market and specification.
Settings change method

1. Settings can be changed by operating the center display screen

A: Refer to the “Settings” paragraph in Fiat Connect 7.0 Supplement for further information.

B: Refer to “Fuel economy monitor” paragraph in this chapter.

2. Settings can be changed by operating the vehicle switches

C: Refer to “Auto lock/unlock function” paragraph in “Getting to know your vehicle” for further information.

D: Refer to “Key Fob” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further information.

E: Refer to “Lock/unlock with request switch (With the advanced keyless function)” (Doors) in “Getting to know your vehicle”

for further information.

3. Settings can be changed by an Authorized Dealership (refer to the following table)

Item

Feature

Factory Setting

Available Settings

Settings Change

Method

1

2

3

Safety

Blind Spot
Monitoring System
(if equipped)

Warning Beep Volume (*)

High

High/Low/Off

A

—

X

Vehicle

Door Locks

Operation condition of auto

lock/unlock function

Lock: When

Driving/Unlock: IGN Off

Lock: When Driving/Unlock: In

Park/Lock: Out of Park Unlock: In

Park/Lock: Shifting Out of Park/

Lock: When Driving Unlock: IGN

Off/ Lock: When Driving/Off

A

C

X

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Item

Feature

Factory Setting

Available Settings

Settings Change

Method

1

2

3

Keyless Entry
System

Time for locking door

automatically

30 seconds

90 seconds/60 seconds/30

seconds

A

—

X

Advanced
Keyless Entry
System

Time for locking door

automatically

30 seconds

90 seconds/60 seconds/30

seconds

A

—

X

Auto-lock function

operation/non operational

Off

On/Off

A

—

X

Beep volume when

locking/unlocking

Off or Medium

High/Medium/Low/Off

A

D/E

X

Illuminated Entry
System

Time until interior lights turn

off after closing door

15 seconds

60 seconds/30 seconds/15

seconds/7.5 seconds

A

—

X

Time until interior lights turn

off automatically when any

door is not closed completely

30 minutes

60 minutes/30 minutes/10 minutes

A

—

X

Auto-Wiper
Control

Operational/non-operational

On

On/Off (**)

A

—

X

Auto headlight off
(***)

Time until headlights turn off

30 second

120 seconds/ 90 seconds/

60 seconds/ 30 seconds/Off (****)

A

—

X

Auto-Light
Control

Timing by which lights turn

on

Medium

High/Med. High/Medium/Med.

Low/Low

A

—

X

Adaptive Front
Lighting System
(AFS)

Operational/non-operational

(***)

On

On/Off

A

—

X

Lights-On
Reminder

Warning beep volume

High

High/Low/Off

A

—

X

Coming Home
System

Time until headlights turn off

30 seconds

120 seconds/90 seconds/60

seconds/30 seconds/Off

A

—

X

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Item

Feature

Factory Setting

Available Settings

Settings Change

Method

1

2

3

Leaving Home
Light System

Operational/Non-operational

On or Off

On/Off

A

—

X

Turn Signals

Beep volume

Low

High/Low

A

—

X

Three-Flash Turn
Signal

Operational/Non-operational

On or Off

On/Off

A

—

X

System

Language

Language indicated in display

English

Depends on market (****)

A

—

X

Temperature

Temperature unit indicated in

display

°C

°F/°C

A

—

X

Distance

Distance unit indicated in

display

mi or km

mi/km

A

—

X

Fuel Economy Monitor

Ending Display

On/Off

Off

On/Off

B

—

X

Fuel Economy
Resetting
Procedure

Linkage/non-linkage with fuel

economy reset and trip meter

reset

Off

On/Off

B

—

X

(*) Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) operation can be changed. The volume of the
warning beep during Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.
(**) If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever AUTO position is set to intermittent operation.
(***) Though these systems can be turned Off, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and FCA recommends that these
systems remain On.
(****) Available only in display from the center display.

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SAFETY SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . .111
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS . .113
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS . . . . . . . .123
CHILD RESTRAINT
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT
SYSTEM SRS — AIR BAG . . . . . .132
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) . .145
CONSTANT MONITORING . . . . . .146

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SAFETY SYSTEMS

Safety Systems

The vehicle has the following safety
systems:

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Traction Contol System (TCS)

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

For the operation of the systems, see
the following pages.

ABS System (Anti-lock
Braking System)

The ABS control unit continuously
monitors the speed of each wheel. If
one wheel is about to lock up, the ABS
responds by automatically releasing
and reapplying that wheel's brake. The
driver will feel a slight vibration in the
brake pedal and may hear a chattering
noise from the brake system. This is
normal ABS system operation.
Continue to depress the brake pedal
without pumping the brakes. The
warning light turns on when the system
has a malfunction. Refer to “Warning
Lights And Messages” paragraph in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument
Panel” chapter.

Note:

Braking distances may be longer on

loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for
example) which usually have a hard
foundation. A vehicle with a normal
braking system may require less
distance to stop under these
conditions because the tires will build
up a wedge of surface layer when the
wheels skid.

The sound of the ABS operating

may be heard when starting the engine
or immediately after starting the
vehicle, however, it does not indicate a
malfunction

Warning!

The ABS contains sophisticated

electronic equipment that may be
susceptible to interference caused by
improperly installed or high output radio
transmitting equipment. This interference
can cause possible loss of anti-lock
braking capability. Installation of such
equipment should be performed by
qualified professionals.

Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will

diminish their effectiveness and may lead
to a collision. Pumping makes the stopping
distance longer. Just press firmly on your
brake pedal when you need to slow down
or stop.

The ABS cannot prevent the natural

laws of physics from acting on the vehicle,
nor can it increase braking or steering
efficiency beyond that afforded by the
condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or
the traction afforded.

The ABS cannot prevent collisions,

including those resulting from excessive
speed in turns, following another vehicle
too closely, or hydroplaning.

The capabilities of an ABS equipped

vehicle must never be exploited in a
reckless or dangerous manner that could
jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of
others.

TCS System (Traction
Control System)

Warning!

The capability of the TCS must never be
tested irresponsibly and dangerously, in
such a way as to compromise personal
safety and the safety of others.

The Traction Control System (TCS)
enhances traction and safety by
controlling engine torque and braking.
When the TCS detects driving wheel
slippage, it lowers engine torque and
operates the brakes to prevent loss of
traction. This means that on a slick
surface, the engine adjusts
automatically to provide optimum

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power to the drive wheels, limiting
wheel spin and loss of traction.
The indicator light turns on when the
system has a malfunction. Refer to
“Warning Lights And Messages”
paragraph in “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel” chapter.

TCS / DSC Indicator Light

The

indicator light stays on for a few

seconds when the ignition is placed in
the ON mode.
If the TCS or DSC is operating, the
indicator light flashes.
If the

indicator light stays on, the

TCS, DSC or the brake assist system
may have a malfunction and they may
not operate correctly. Contact an
Authorized Dealer.

Note:

In addition to the indicator light

flashing, a slight sound will come from
the engine. This indicates that the
TCS/DSC is operating properly.

On slippery surfaces, such as fresh

snow, it will be impossible to achieve
high rpm when the TCS is on.

DSC System (Dynamic
Stability Control)

The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
automatically controls braking and
engine torque in conjunction with
systems such as ABS and TCS to help

control side slip when driving on
slippery surfaces, or during sudden or
evasive maneuvering, enhancing vehicle
safety. Refer to “ABS System (Antilock
Brake System)” and “TCS System
(Traction Control System)”.
DSC operation is possible at speeds
greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
The indicator light turns on when the
system has a malfunction. Refer to
“Warning Lights And Messages”
paragraph in “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel” chapter.

Note:

The DSC may not operate correctly
unless the following are observed:

Use tires of the correct size

specified for your vehicle on all four
wheels.

Use tires of the same manufacturer,

brand and tread pattern on all four
wheels.

Do not mix worn tires.

Note:

The DSC may not operate correctly
when tire chains are used.

TCS / DSC Indicator Light

The

indicator light stays on for a few

seconds when the ignition is placed in
the ON mode. It also illuminates when
the DSC OFF switch is pressed and
TCS/DSC is switched off.

If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or
the brake assist system may have a
malfunction and they may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Dealer.

DSC OFF Indicator Light

The

indicator light stays on for a few

seconds when the ignition is placed in
the ON mode. It also illuminates when
the DSC OFF switch is pressed and
TCS/DSC is switched off.
If the light remains illuminated and the
TCS/DSC is not switched off, contact
an Authorized Dealer. The DSC may
have a malfunction.

DSC OFF Switch

Push the switch to turn off the
TCS/DSC. The

indicator light in the

instrument cluster will illuminate. Push
the switch again to turn the TCS/DSC
back on. The indicator light will turn off.

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Note:

When DSC is on and you attempt

to free the vehicle when it is stuck, or
drive it out of freshly fallen snow, the
TCS (part of the DSC system) will
activate. Depressing the accelerator
will not increase engine power and
freeing the vehicle may be difficult.
When this happens, turn off the
TCS/DSC.

If the TCS/DSC is off when the

engine is turned off, it automatically
activates when the ignition is placed in
the ON mode.

If the switch is pressed and held for

10 seconds or more, the switch
malfunction detection function
operates and the DSC system
activates automatically. The indicator
light turns off while the DSC system is
operative.

Warning!

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) cannot

prevent the natural laws of physics from
acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase
the traction afforded by prevailing road
conditions. DSC cannot prevent accidents,
including those resulting from excessive
speed in turns, driving on very slippery
surfaces, or hydroplaning. DSC also
cannot prevent accidents resulting from
loss of vehicle control due to inappropriate
driver input for the conditions. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent
accidents. The capabilities of an DSC
equipped vehicle must never be exploited
in a reckless or dangerous manner which
could jeopardize the user’s safety or the
safety of others.

Vehicle modifications, or failure to

properly maintain your vehicle, may change
the handling characteristics of your vehicle,
and may negatively affect the performance
of the DSC system. Changes to the
steering system, suspension, braking
system, tire type and size or wheel size
may adversely affect DSC performance.
Improperly inflated and unevenly worn tires
may also degrade DSC performance. Any
vehicle modification or poor vehicle
maintenance that reduces the effectiveness
of the DSC system can increase the risk of
loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death.

AUXILIARY DRIVING
SYSTEMS

Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System

The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
system is designed to assist the driver
in checking the area to the rear of the
vehicle on both sides during lane
changes by alerting the driver to the
presence of vehicles approaching from
the rear in an adjacent lane.
The system detects vehicles
approaching from the rear while
traveling in the forward direction at a
speed of 18 mph (30 km/h) or faster
and turns on the warning lights
equipped on the door mirrors
depending on the conditions.
If the turn signal lever is operated to
signal a lane change in the direction in
which the warning light is illuminated,
the system warns the driver of a vehicle
in the detection area by flashing the
warning light and activating a beep
sound.

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The detection area on this system
covers the driving lanes on both sides
of the vehicle and from the rear part of
the doors to about 164 ft (50 m) behind
the vehicle.

Activation / Deactivation

The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
system will operate when all of the
following conditions are met:

The ignition is switched ON.

The BSM switch is pushed and the

warning light in the instrument cluster is
turned off.

The vehicle speed is about 19 mph

(30 km/h ) or faster.
The BSM system will not operate under
the following circumstances:

The vehicle speed falls below about

15 mph (25 km/h) even though the
warning light is turned off.

The gear selector is shifted to

REVERSE (R) and the vehicle is
reversing.
In the following cases, the warning light
turns on and operation of the system is
stopped.

A problem with the system including

the warning lights is detected.

A large deviation in the installation

position of a radar sensor (rear) on the
vehicle has occurred.

There is a large accumulation of

snow or ice on the rear bumper near a
radar sensor (rear). Remove any snow,
ice or mud on the rear bumper.

Driving on snow-covered roads for

long periods.

The temperature near the radar

sensors (rear) becomes extremely hot
due to driving for long periods on
slopes during the summer.

The battery voltage has decreased.

If the warning light remains illuminated,
have the vehicle inspected at an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Note:

Under the following conditions, the
radar sensors (rear) cannot detect
target objects or it may be difficult to
detect them:

A vehicle is in the detection area at

the rear in an adjacent driving lane but
it does not approach. The BSM system
determines the condition based on
radar detection data.

A vehicle is traveling alongside your

vehicle at nearly the same speed for an
extended period of time.

Vehicles approaching in the

opposite direction.

A vehicle in an adjacent driving lane

is attempting to pass your vehicle.

A vehicle is in an adjacent lane on a

road with extremely wide driving lanes.
The detection area of the radar
sensors (rear) is set at the road width
of expressways.

In the following cases, the activation of
the warning lights and the warning
beep may not occur or they may be
delayed:

A vehicle makes a lane change from

a driving lane two lanes over to an
adjacent lane.

1

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BSM Detection

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Driving on steep slopes.

Crossing the summit of a hill or

mountain pass.

The turning radius is small (making a

sharp turn, turning at intersections).

When there is a difference in the

height between your driving lane and
the adjacent lane.

Directly after pushing the BSM

switch and the system becomes
operable.
If the road width is extremely narrow,
vehicles two lanes over may be
detected. The detection area of the
radar sensors (rear) is set according to
the road width of expressways.
The BSM warning lights may turn on in
reaction to stationary objects on the
road or the roadside such as guardrails,
tunnels, sidewalls, and parked vehicles.
A BSM warning lights may flash or the
warning beep may be activated several
times when making a turn at a city
intersection.
Turn off the BSM system while pulling a
trailer or while an accessory such as a
bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of
the vehicle. Otherwise, the radar’s
sound system waves will be blocked
causing the system to not operate
normally.

In the following cases, it may be difficult
to view the illumination/flashing of the
BSM warning lights equipped on the
door mirrors:

Snow or ice is adhering to the door

mirrors.

The door glass is fogged or covered

in snow, frost or dirt.
The system switches to the Rear Cross
Traffic Alert function when the gear
selector is shifted to the REVERSE (R)
position.

BSM Warning Lights

The BSM warning lights are equipped
on the left and right door mirrors.

The warning lights turn on when a
vehicle approaching from the rear in an
adjacent lane is detected.

When the ignition is switched ON, the
malfunction warning light turns on
momentarily and then turns off after a
few seconds.

Forward Driving (BSM System
Operation)

The BSM system detects vehicles
approaching from the rear and turns on
the warning lights equipped on the door
mirrors according to the conditions.
Additionally, while a warning light is
illuminated, if the turn signal lever is
operated to signal a turn in the direction
in which the warning light is illuminated,
the warning light flashes.

Reverse Driving (RCTA System
Operation)

The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
system detects vehicles approaching
from the left and right of your vehicle
and flashes the BSM warning lights.

Function For Cancelling Illumination
Dimmer

When the headlight switch is in the

or

position, the brightness of

the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning lights is dimmed. If the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights
are difficult to see due to glare from
surrounding brightness when traveling
on snow-covered roads or under foggy
conditions, push the dimmer
cancellation button to cancel the

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dimmer and increase the brightness of
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
lights when they turn on.
Refer to “Instrument Panel Illumination”
in “Knowing The Instrument Panel”
chapter.

BSM Warning Beep

The BSM warning beep is activated
simultaneously with the flashing of a
BSM warning light.

BSM Switch

When the BSM switch is pushed, the
BSM and RCTA systems are turned off
and the BSM off indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
If the switch is pushed again, the BSM
and RCTA systems become operable
and the BSM off indicator light turns off.

Note:

When the ignition is switched off,

the condition before the system was
turned off is maintained. For example,
if the ignition is switched OFF while the
BSM and RCTA systems are
operational, the BSM and RCTA
systems remain operational the next
time the ignition is switched ON.

The BSM and RCTA systems are

turned off when the battery is
disconnected such as when the
battery terminals or fuses have been
removed and reinstalled. To turn the
BSM and RCTA systems back on,
push the BSM switch.

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
Function

The RCTA system is designed to assist
the driver in checking the area to the
rear of the vehicle on both sides while
the vehicle is reversing by alerting the
driver to the presence of vehicles
approaching the rear of the vehicle.
The RCTA system detects vehicles
approaching from the left and right
sides of the vehicle while the vehicle is
reversing out of a parking space, and
notifies the driver of possible danger
using the BSM warning lights and the
warning buzzer.

RCTA Operation

The RCTA system operates when the
gear selector is shifted to the Reverse
(R) position.
If there is the possibility of a collision
with an approaching vehicle, the BSM
warning light flashes and the warning
beep is activated simultaneously.

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BSM Switch Location

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert

1 — Your Vehicle
2 — Approaching Vehicles Left And
Right

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With Rear View Monitor

The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
waring indication in the rearview
monitor also synchronizes with the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator light on the door mirrors.

In the following cases, the BSM OFF
indicator light turns on and operation of
the system is stopped. If the BSM off
indicator light remains illuminated:

Some problem with the system

including the BSM warning lights has
occurred.

A large deviation in the installation

position of a radar sensor (rear) on the
vehicle has occurred.

There is a large accumulation of

snow or ice on the rear bumper near a
radar sensor (rear).

Driving on snow-covered roads for

long periods.

The temperature near the radar

sensors becomes extremely hot due to
driving for long periods on slopes
during the summer.

The battery voltage has decreased.

have the vehicle inspected at an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Note:

Under the following conditions, the
radar sensors (rear) cannot detect
target objects or it may be difficult to
detect them:

The vehicle speed when reversing is

about 6 mph (10 km/h ) or faster.

The radar sensor (rear) detection

area is obstructed by a nearby wall or
parked vehicle (reverse the vehicle to a
position where the radar sensor
detection area is no longer obstructed).

A vehicle is approaching directly

from the rear of your vehicle.

The vehicle is parked on a slant.

Directly after pushing the BSM

switch and the system becomes
operable.

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RCTA Detection

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Sensors Obstructed By Nearby

Vehicles

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In the following cases, it may be difficult
to view the illumination/flashing of the
BSM warning lights equipped on the
door mirrors:

Snow or ice adheres to the door

mirrors.

The door glass is fogged or covered

in snow, frost or dirt.
Turn off the RCTA system while pulling
a trailer or while an accessory such as a
bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of
the vehicle.
Otherwise, the sound system waves
emitted by the radar will be blocked
causing the system to not operate
normally.

TPMS (Tire Pressure
Monitoring System)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System —
Lo/Hi Grade
The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) monitors the air pressure of all
four tires.
If the air pressure of one or more tires is
too low, the system warns the driver by
indicating the

warning light in the

instrument cluster and operating a
beep.
The system monitors the tire pressures
indirectly using the data sent from the
ABS wheel speed sensors.
To allow the system to operate
correctly, the system needs to be
initialized with the specified tire pressure
(value on the tire placard label). Follow
the procedure and perform the
initialization (refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System Initialization”
paragraph).
The

warning light flashes when the

system has a malfunction.
Because this system detects slight
changes in tire conditions, the timing of
the warning may be faster or slower in
the following cases:

The size, manufacturer, or the type of

tires is different from the specification.

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Direct Rear Of Your Vehicle

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The size, manufacturer, or the type of

a tire is different from the others, or the
level of tire wear is excessively different
between them.

A run-flat tire, snow tire, or tire chains

are used.

An emergency tire is used (the

warning light may flash and then

continue illuminating).

A tire is repaired using the

emergency flat tire repair kit.

The tire pressure is excessively

higher than the specified pressure, or
the tire pressure is suddenly lowered for
some reason such as a tire burst during
driving.

The vehicle speed is lower than

about 9 mph (15 km/h) (including when
the vehicle is stopped), or the drive
period is shorter than 5 minutes.

The vehicle is driven on an extremely

rough road or a slippery, icy road.

Hard steering and rapid

acceleration/deceleration are repeated
such as during aggressive driving on a
winding road.

Load on the vehicle is applied to a

tire such as by loading heavy luggage
to one side of the vehicle.

System initialization has not been

implemented with the specified tire
pressure.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization

In the following cases, system
initialization must be performed so that
the system operates normally:

A tire pressure is adjusted.

A tire rotation is performed. A tire or

wheel is replaced.

The battery is replaced or completely

discharged.

The

warning light is illuminated.

Initialization Method

Proceed as follows:

1. Park the car in a safe place and
firmly apply the parking brake.

2. Be sure the tires are cool, then
adjust the tire pressure of all four (4)
tires to the specified pressure indicated
on the tire placard label located on the
driver's door frame (door open).

3. Place the ignition in the ON mode.

4. While the vehicle is parked, press
and hold the TPMS system set switch
and verify that the

warning light in

the instrument cluster flashes twice and
a beep sound is heard once.

Note:

If the system initialization is

performed without adjusting the tire
pressure, the system cannot detect the
normal tire pressure and it may not
illuminate the

warning light even if a

tire pressure is low, or it may illuminate
the light even if the pressures are
normal.

Adjust the tire pressure on all four

tires and initialize the system when the

warning light is turned on. If the

warning light turns on for a reason
other than a flat tire, the tire pressure of
all four tires may have decreased
naturally.

The system initialization will not be

performed if the switch is pressed
while the vehicle is being driven.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System —
Sport Grade
The TPMS system monitors the
pressure for each tire.
If tire pressure is too low in one or more
tires, the system will inform the driver
via the

warning light in the

instrument cluster and by the warning
beep sound.
The tire pressure sensors installed on
each wheel send tire pressure data by
radio signal to the receiver unit in the
vehicle.
TPMS does not alleviate your need to
check the pressure and condition of all
four tires regularly.
Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than
the size indicated on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and

inflate them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle's handling
and stopping ability. Please note that
the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination
of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
indicate when the system is not
operating properly. When the system
detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and
then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists.] When the
malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or
signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate
tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one
or more tires or wheels on your vehicle
to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function properly.

System Error Activation

When the

warning light flashes,

there may be a system malfunction.
Contact your Authorized Dealer.
A system error activation may occur in
the following cases:

When there is equipment or a device

near the vehicle using the same radio
frequency as that of the tire pressure
sensors.

When a metallic device such as a

non-genuine navigation system is
equipped near the center of the
dashboard, which may block radio
signals from the tire pressure sensor to
the receiver unit.

When using the following devices in

the vehicle that may cause radio
interference with the receiver unit.

A digital device such as a personal

computer.

A current converter device such as a

DC-AC converter.

When excess snow or ice adheres to

the vehicle, especially around the
wheels.

When the tire pressure sensor

batteries are discharged.

When using a wheel with no tire

pressure sensor installed.

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