Fiat 124 Spider Abarth (2017 year). Manual — part 10

The gear selector must be in PARK (P)
or NEUTRAL (N) to operate the starter.
The transmission gear selector has
PARK (P), REVERSE (R), NEUTRAL (N),
DRIVE (D), and MANUAL (M)(+/–) shift
positions.
The transmission may be shifted freely
from REVERSE (R), to NEUTRAL (N), to
DRIVE (D), to MANUAL (M)(+/–).

Note:

Even if you intend to use the automatic
transmission functions as a traditional
automatic, you should also be aware
that you can inadvertently shift into
manual shift mode and an inappropriate
gear may be retained as the vehicle
speed increases. If you notice the
engine speed going higher or hear the
engine racing, confirm you have not
accidentally slipped into manual shift
mode (refer to “Manual Shift Mode”
paragraph in this section).

Shift Position Indication

The gear selector position (PRNDM) is
illuminated when the ignition is placed
in the ON mode.
Note: If one of the following actions is
performed, the gear selector position is
displayed for five minutes even if the
ignition is placed in a mode other than
ON.

The ignition is placed in the OFF

mode.

The driver's door is opened.

Gear Position Indication

In MANUAL (M) shift mode, the “M” of
the shift position indication illuminates
and the number of the selected gear is
displayed.

Gear Selector Positions

Park (P)

PARK (P) locks the transmission and
prevents the driveshaft from rotating.

Warning!

Never use the PARK position as a

substitute for the park brake. Always apply
the park brake fully when parked to guard
against vehicle movement and possible
injury or damage.

Your vehicle could move and injure you

and others if it is not in PARK. Check by
trying to move the gear selector out of
PARK with the brake pedal released. Make
sure the transmission is in PARK before
leaving the vehicle.

It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or

NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher
than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could
accelerate quickly forward or in reverse.
You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear
when the engine is idling normally and your
foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.

Unintended movement of a vehicle

could injure those in or near the vehicle. As
with all vehicles, you should never exit a
vehicle while the engine is running. Before
exiting a vehicle, always apply the park
brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
and turn the ignition OFF. When the ignition
is in the OFF mode, the transmission is

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locked in PARK, securing the vehicle
against unwanted movement.

When leaving the vehicle, always make

sure the ignition is in the OFF mode,
remove the key fob from the vehicle, and
lock the vehicle.

Never leave children alone in a vehicle,

or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle
unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the park brake,
brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.

Do not leave the key fob in or near the

vehicle (or in a location accessible to
children), and do not leave the ignition in
the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.

Caution!

Before moving the transmission gear

selector out of PARK, you must place the
ignition from the LOCK/OFF mode to the
ON/RUN mode, and also press the brake
pedal. Otherwise, damage to the gear
selector could result.

DO NOT race the engine when shifting

from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear
range, as this can damage the drivetrain.

Note:

Shifting into PARK (P), NEUTRAL

(N) or REVERSE (R) while the vehicle is
moving can damage your
transmission.

Shifting into DRIVE (D) or REVERSE

(R) when the engine is running faster
than idle can damage the
transmission.

REVERSE (R)

This range is for moving the vehicle
backward. Shift into REVERSE only
after the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
With Parking Sensor system: when
the gear selector is shifted to the
REVERSE (R) position with the ignition
placed in the ON mode, the parking
sensor system is activated and an
audible sound is heard.

NEUTRAL (N)

In NEUTRAL (N), the wheels and
transmission are not locked. The vehicle
will roll freely even on the slightest
incline unless the parking brake or
brakes are applied.

Warning!

Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn
off the ignition to coast down a hill. These
are unsafe practices that limit your
response to changing traffic or road
conditions. You might lose control of the
vehicle and have a collision.

Note: Do not shift into NEUTRAL (N)
when driving the vehicle. Doing so
damage the transmission. Press the
parking brake or depress the brake
pedal before moving the gear selector
from NEUTRAL (N) to prevent the
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.

DRIVE (D)

DRIVE (D) is the normal driving position.
From a stop, the transmission will
automatically shift through all available
gears.

MANUAL (M)

MANUAL (M) is the manual shift mode
position. Gears can be shifted up or
down by operating the gear selector.
(Refer to “Manual Shift Mode”
paragraph in this section).

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Warning!

Do not downshift for additional engine
braking on a slippery surface. The drive
wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle
could skid, causing a collision or personal
injury.

Active Adaptive Shift
(AAS)

Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
automatically controls the transmission
shift points to best suit the road
conditions and driver input. This
improves driving feel.
The transmission may switch to AAS
mode when driving up and down
slopes, cornering, driving at high
elevations, or depressing the
accelerator pedal quickly while the gear
selector is in the DRIVE (D) position.
Depending on the road and driving
conditions/vehicle operations, gear
shifting could be delayed or not occur,
however, this does not indicate a
problem because the AAS mode will
maintain the optimum gear position.

Shift-Lock System

The shift-lock system prevents shifting
out of PARK (P) unless the brake pedal
is depressed.
To shift from PARK (P):

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

2. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN
mode.

3. Press and hold the lock-release
button on the gear selector.

4. Move the gear selector.
When the ignition is in the ACC or OFF
mode, the gear selector cannot be
shifted from PARK (P).
The ignition cannot be placed in the
OFF mode if the gear selector is not in
PARK (P).

Shift — Lock Override

If the gear selector will not move from
Park (P) using the proper shift
procedure, continue to press the brake
pedal.
Proceed as follows:

1. Remove the shift — lock override
cover using a cloth-wrapped flat head
screwdriver.

2. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool
into the Override Access Hole, and
push the override button down.

3. Push and hold the lock-release
button on the gear selector and move
the gear selector.

4. Take the vehicle to an Authorized
Dealer.

For some models

Proceed as follows:

1. Push the lock-release button on the
gear selector while also pushing down
on the Shift - Lock Override button.

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2. Move the gear selector.

3. Take the vehicle to an Authorized
Dealer.

Manual Shift Mode

The manual shift mode gives you the
feel of driving a manual transmission
vehicle by allowing you to operate the
gear selector manually.
This allows you to control engine rpm
and torque to the drive wheels much
like a manual transmission when more
control is desired.
To change to MANUAL (M) shift mode,
shift the gear selector from DRIVE (D) to
MANUAL (M). To return to automatic
shift mode, shift the gear selector from
MANUAL (M) to DRIVE (D).
You can shift between DRIVE (D) and
MANUAL (M) mode at any time, without
taking your foot off the accelerator.

Note:

If you change to manual shift mode

when the vehicle is stopped, the gear
will shift to M1.

If you change to manual shift mode

while the vehicle is moving it will remain
in the current gear until a manual shift
request is made.

Indicators

Manual Shift Mode Indication

In manual shift mode, the “M” of the
shift position indication in the
instrument panel illuminates.

Gear Position Indication

The numeral for the selected gear
illuminates.

Manually Shifting Up/Down

To shift up to a higher gear, tap the
gear selector rearward once (or tap the
[+] shift paddle on the steering wheel, if
equipped).
To shift down to a lower gear, tap the
gear selector forward once (or tap the
[-] shift paddle on the steering wheel, if
equipped).

Note:

If a requested downshift would

cause the engine to over-speed, that
shift will not occur.

The system will ignore attempts to

upshift at too low of a vehicle speed.

The transmission will switch to

automatic shift mode while the
accelerator pedal is completely
depressed (unless Dynamic Stability
Control is turned off).

Do not drive the vehicle with the

tachometer needle in the red zone
while in manual shift mode. If the
vehicle is continuously driven at a high
rpm, the transmission may
automatically shift up to protect the
engine.

During deceleration, the

transmission may automatically shift
down depending on vehicle speed.

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Instrument Panel

1 — Manual Shift Mode Indication
2 — Gear Position Indication

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You can start out, from a stop, in

first or second gear. Tapping the gear
selector rearward (+) (at a stop) will
allow starting in second gear. Starting
out in second gear can be helpful in
snowy or icy conditions.

Paddle Mode — If
Equipped

Tapping one of the steering
wheel-mounted shift paddles (+/-), if
equipped, while the gear selector is in
DRIVE (D), will activate Paddle Mode (a
temporary manual mode). The current
gear will be displayed in the instrument
cluster, with the "M" also illuminated.
The transmission will revert back to
normal operation (if the gear selector
remains in DRIVE) after a period of time,
depending on accelerator pedal activity.
Note: Because Paddle mode is only
temporary, use of the MANUAL (M)
position is recommended if you need to
drive the vehicle in a particular gear for
long periods.

Driving Tips

Overtaking

For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades, press
the accelerator fully. The transmission
will shift to a lower gear, depending on
vehicle speed.

Note:

The accelerator pedal may initially

feel heavy as it is being pressed, then
feel lighter as it is pressed further. This
change in pedal force controls whether
or not kickdown should be performed.

While the gear selector is in the

MANUAL (M) position and the Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) is turned off,
manual shift mode does not switch to
automatic shift mode even if the
accelerator pedal is completely
pressed. Tap the gear selector forward
or rearward to select the appropriate
gear.

Climbing steep grades from a stop

To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:

1. Press the brake pedal.

2. Shift to DRIVE (D) or M1, depending
on the load weight and grade
steepness.

3. Release the brake pedal while
gradually accelerating.

Descending steep grades

When descending a steep grade, shift
to lower gears, depending on load
weight and grade steepness.
Descend slowly, using the brakes only
occasionally to prevent them from
overheating.

ELECTRONIC SPEED
CONTROL

Electronic Speed
Control

This is an electronically controlled
driving assistance feature that allows
the desired vehicle speed to be
maintained, without having to press the
accelerator pedal.
This feature can be used at a speed
above 25 mph (40 km/h) on long
stretches of dry, straight roads with few
variations (e.g. motorways).
It is therefore not recommended to use
this feature on city roads with traffic. Do
not use it in town.

Warning!

Do not use the cruise control under the
following conditions:

hilly terrain

steep inclines

heavy or unsteady traffic

slippery or winding roads

similar restrictions that require

inconsistent speed
Using the cruise control under the following
conditions is dangerous and could result in
loss of vehicle control.

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Activation / Deactivation

Note: When the ignition is placed in
the OFF position, the system status
before it was turned off is stored. For
example, if the ignition is placed in the
OFF position while the cruise control is
operating, the system will be operable
when the ignition is placed in the ON
position the next time.

Activating Electronic Speed Control

With Speed limiter: push the mode
button. The

warning light (amber)

turns on.

Note: When the speed limiter is
operating after pushing the mode
button, push the mode button again to
switch to the cruise control.

Without Speed limiter: push the ON
button. The warning light (amber) turns
on.

Warning!

Leaving the Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could
accidentally set the system or cause it to
go faster than you want. You could lose
control and have an accident. Always leave
the system OFF when you are not using it.

Deactivating Electronic Speed
Control

Note: When the mode button is
pushed during cruise control system
operation, the system switches to the
adjustable speed limiter.

Push the OFF/CAN button. The

warning light (amber) turns off.

When a cruising speed has been
set: the

warning light (green) turns

on, push and hold the OFF/CAN button
or push the OFF/CAN button 2 times.
When a cruising speed has not
been set: the

warning light (amber)

turns on push the OFF/CAN button.

Setting A Desired Speed

Proceed as follows:

With Speed limiter: activate the

cruise control device by pushing the
mode button. The cruise warning light
(amber) turns on.

Without Speed limiter: activate the

cruise control device by pushing the ON
button. The cruise warning light (amber)
turns on.

1. Accelerate to the desired speed,
which must be more than 25 mph
(40 km/h).

2. Set the cruise control by pushing the
SET/- button at the desired speed. The
cruise control is set at the moment the
SET/- button is pushed. Release the
accelerator pedal simultaneously. The

warning light (green) turns on.

Note: The cruise control speed setting
cannot be performed under the
following conditions:

Automatic transmission: the gear

selector is in the PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) position.

Manual transmission: the gear

selector is in the NEUTRAL (N) position
or when the clutch is disengaged
(clutch is depressed).

The parking brake is applied.

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Vehicles with Speed limiter: the

mode button for the adjustable speed
limiter is pushed.

Release the SET/- button at the desired
speed, otherwise the speed will
continue decreasing while the SET/-
button is pushed and held (except
when the accelerator pedal is
depressed).

Note:

Release the SET/- button at the

desired speed, otherwise the speed
will continue decreasing while the
SET/- button is pushed 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
16 mph (25 km/h) when climbing a
steep incline.

The cruise control may cancel at

about 9 mph (15 km/h) below the
preset speed such as when climbing a
long, steep incline.

The vehicle’s set speed is displayed in
the instrument cluster.

Increasing Speed

To increase speed using cruise
control button:

Push the RES/+ button and hold it

your vehicle will accelerate. Release the
button at the desired speed.

Push the RES/+ button and release it

immediately to adjust the set speed.
Multiple activations will increase the set
speed according to the number of
times it is pushed.

Increasing speed with a single
RES/+ button operation:

Instrument cluster display for vehicle

speed is indicated in mph: 1 mph

Instrument cluster display for vehicle

speed is indicated in km/h: 1 km/h
To increase speed using
accelerator pedal:

Press the accelerator pedal to

accelerate to the desired speed.

Push the SET/- button and release it

immediately.
Note: Accelerate the vehicle to speed
up temporarily with the accelerator
pedal 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.

Decreasing Speed

To decrease speed using cruise
control buttons:

Push the SET/- button and hold it the

vehicle will gradually slow down.
Release the button at the desired
speed.

Push the SET/- button and release it

immediately to adjust the set speed.
Multiple activations will decrease the set
speed according to the number of
times it is pushed.

Decreasing speed with a single
SET/- button operation:

Instrument cluster display for vehicle

speed is indicated in mph: 1 mph

Instrument cluster display for vehicle

speed is indicated in km/h: 1 km/h

Resume Speed

If any other method besides the
OFF/CAN button was used to cancel
cruising speed (such as applying the
brake pedal or pressing in the clutch
pedal) and the system is still activated,
the most recent set speed will
automatically resume when the RES/+
button is pushed.
If vehicle speed is below 25 mph
(40 km/h), increase the vehicle speed
up to 16 mph (25 km/h) or more and
push RES/+ button.

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TEMPORARILY
CANCELLING THE
SYSTEM

Warning!

Leaving the Electronic Speed Control
system on when not in use is dangerous.
You could accidentally set the system or
cause it to go faster than you want. You
could lose control and have an accident.
Always leave the system OFF when you are
not using it.

To temporarily cancel the system, use
one of these methods:

Slightly press the brake pedal.

Press the clutch pedal (if equipped

with a manual transmission).

Push OFF/CAN button.

If the RES/+ button is pushed when the
vehicle speed is 25 mph (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

Automatic Transmission: the

gear selector is in the PARK or
NEUTRAL position.

Manual Transmission: the gear

selector is in the NEUTRAL position.

Automatic Transmission: the

cruise control cannot be cancelled
while driving in manual mode (gear
selector shifted from D to M position).
Therefore, engine braking will not be
applied even if the transmission 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, the speed cannot
be reset.

RADAR SENSORS —
IF EQUIPPED

Rear Radar Sensors

The following systems use the rear
radar sensors:

Blind Spot Monitoring System (BSM)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

The radar sensors function by detecting
the radio waves reflected off of a vehicle
approaching from the rear or an
obstruction sent from the radar sensor.
The radar sensors are installed inside
the rear bumper, one each on the left
and right sides.

Always keep the surface of the rear
bumper near the radar sensors clean so
that the radar sensors operate normally.
Also, do not apply items such as
stickers.

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Caution!

If the rear bumper receives a severe
impact, the system may no longer operate
normally. Stop the system immediately and
contact an authorized dealer.

The detection ability of the radar
sensors has limitations. In the following
cases, the detection ability may lower
and the system may not operate
normally:

The rear bumper near the radar

sensors has become deformed.

Snow, ice or mud adheres to the

radar sensors on the rear bumper.

Under bad weather conditions such

as rain, snow and fog.
Note: Under the following conditions,
the radar sensors cannot detect target
objects or it may be difficult to detect
them:

Stationary objects on a road or a

road side such as small, two-wheeled
vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians,
animals, and shopping carts.

Vehicle shapes which do not reflect

radar waves well such as empty trailers
with a low vehicle height and sports
cars.

Vehicles are shipped with the direction
of the radar sensors adjusted for each
vehicle to a loaded vehicle condition so
that the radar sensors detect
approaching vehicles correctly. If the
direction of the radar sensors has
changed, contact an authorized dealer.
The radar sensors are regulated by the
relevant radio wave laws of the country
in which the vehicle is driven. If the
vehicle is driven abroad, authorization
from the country in which the vehicle is
driven may be required.

Note:

For repairs or replacement of the

radar sensors, bumper repairs, paint
work, or replacement near the radar
sensors, consult an authorized dealer.

Turn off the system while pulling a

trailer or while an accessory such as a
bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of
the vehicle. Otherwise, the radio waves
emitted by the radar will be blocked
causing the system to not operate
normally.

REAR PARK ASSIST
— IF EQUIPPED

Rear Park Assist

Warning!

Do not rely completely on the parking

sensor system and be sure to confirm the
safety around your vehicle visually when
driving. This system can assist the driver in
operating the vehicle in the forward and
backward directions while parking. The
detection ranges of the sensors are limited,
therefore, driving the vehicle while relying
only on the system may cause an accident.
Always confirm the safety around your
vehicle visually when driving.

Parking and other potentially dangerous

manoeuvres are, however, always the
driver’s responsibility. When performing
these operations, always make sure that
there are no other people (especially
children) or animals on the route you want
to drive into. The parking sensors are an
aid for the driver, but the driver must never
allow their attention to lapse during
potentially dangerous manoeuvres, even
those executed at low speeds.

The rear park assist system uses four
ultrasonic sensors (two rear sensors
and two rear corner sensors) to detect
obstructions around the vehicle while
parking the vehicle in a garage or
during parallel parking when the gear
selector is in REVERSE (R).

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The system is equipped with an assist
device to notify the driver of the
approximate distance from the vehicle
to the surrounding obstruction using a
audible alert.

Note:

Do not install any accessories within

the detection ranges of the sensors. It
may affect the system operation.

Depending on the type of obstruction

and the surrounding conditions, the
detection range of a sensor may narrow,
or the sensors may not be able to
detect obstructions.

The system may not operate

normally under the following
conditions:

Mud, ice, or snow is adhering to the

sensor area (returns to normal
operation when removed).

The sensor area is frozen (returns to

normal operation when the ice is
thawed).

The sensor is covered by a hand or

excessively shocked.

The vehicle is excessively tilted.

Under extremely hot or cold

weather conditions.

The vehicle is driven on bumps,

inclines, gravel, or grass covered
roads.

Anything which generates

ultrasound is near the vehicle, such as
another vehicle's horn, the engine
sound of a motorcycle, the air brakes
of a large-sized vehicle, or another
vehicle's sensors.

The vehicle is driven in heavy rain or

in road conditions causing
water-splash.

A antenna for a radio transmitter is

installed to the vehicle.

The vehicle is moving towards a tall

or square curbstone.

An obstruction is too close to the

sensor.

The following types of obstructions

may not be detected:

Thin objects such as wire or rope.

Things which absorb sonic waves

easily such as rain or snow.

Angular shaped objects.

Very tall objects, and those which

are wide at the top.

Small, short objects.

Obstructions under the bumper

may not be detected. Obstructions
that are lower than the bumper or thin
which may have been initially detected
but are no longer detected as the
vehicle approaches more closely.

Always have the system inspected

by an authorized dealer if any shock is
applied to the bumpers, even in a
minor accident. If the sensors are
deviated, they cannot detect
obstructions.

The system may have a malfunction

if the audible signal does not operate.
Contact an authorized dealer.

The beeper which indicates a

system malfunction may not be heard
if the ambient temperature is extremely
cold, or mud, ice, or snow adheres to
the sensor area. Remove any foreign
material from the sensor area.

When installing a trailer hitch,

contact an authorized dealer.

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Caution!

Only have repairs on the bumper in the

area of the sensors carried out by a
authorized dealer. Repairs on the bumper
that are not carried out properly may
compromise the operation of the parking
sensors.

Only have the bumpers repainted or any

retouches to the paint work in the area of
the sensors carried out by a authorized
dealer. Incorrect paint application could
affect the operation of the parking sensors.

Sensor Detection Range

The sensors detect obstructions within
the following range:

Lateral Detection Range:

19 inches (50 cm)

Rear Detection Range: 59 inches

(150 cm)

System Operation

The system is operational when the
ignition is switched ON and the gear
selector is shifted to the REVERSE (R)
position. When the audible signal
activates the system is enabled for use.

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Parking Sensor Audible Alert

The audible alert will sound while the system is operating according to the following chart:

Rear Sensor

Distance Detection Area

Distance Between Vehicle And

Obstruction

Beep Sound (*)

Farthest distance

Approx. 59 - 23 inches (150 cm - 60 cm)

Slow intermittent sound

Far distance

Approx. 23 -17 inches (60 - 45 cm)

Medium intermittent sound

Middle distance

Approx. 17 -13 inches (45 - 35 cm)

Fast intermittent sound

Close distance

Within approx. 13 inches (35 cm)

Continuous sound

(*) The rate at which the intermittent audible alert increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.

Rear Corner Sensor

Distance Detection Area

Distance Between Vehicle And

Obstruction

Beeper Sound (**)

Far distance

Approx. 19 - 14 in (50 - 38 cm)

Medium intermittent sound

Middle distance

Approx. 14 - 9.8 in (38 - 25 cm)

Fast intermittent sound

Close distance

Within approx. 9.8 in (25 cm)

Continuous sound

(**) The rate at which the intermittent audible alert increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.

Note:

If an obstruction is detected in a zone for six seconds or more, the audible alert is stopped (except for the close-distance zone).
If the same obstruction is detected in another zone, the corresponding audible alert is heard.

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When Warning Alert Is Activated

The system notifies the driver of an obstacle by activating the audible alert.

Beep

How To Check

The audible alert is not heard.

The system may have a malfunction. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as

possible.

When the engine switch is turned ON or if the parking

sensor detects a problem while driving, the intermittent

sound of the buzzer is heard one-four times ( * ).

Remove any foreign material from the sensor area. If the system does not recover,

contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

( * ) The number of times the buzzer activates changes depending on the malfunction location.

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PARKVIEW REAR
BACKUP CAMERA —
IF EQUIPPED

Operation

The camera is located on the trunk.

Switching the display to rear-view
monitor mode
Put the gear selector in the REVERSE
(R) position when the ignition is
switched to ON to switch the display to
rear-view camera mode.

Note:

When the gear selector is moved

from the REVERSE (R) position and put
in any other position, the screen
returns to the previous display mode.

When parking, take the utmost care

over obstacles that may be above or
under the camera’s display range.

When the display is cold, the

images could scroll on the monitor or
the screen and could be more blurred
than usual, making it difficult to check
the conditions of the area around the
vehicle. Always use extreme caution
and verify the real conditions of the
area behind the vehicle with you own
eyes.

If water, snow or mud is deposited

on the camera lens, clean it with a soft
cloth. If this does not clean it, use a
mild detergent.

If the camera is subjected to abrupt

temperature changes (from hot to cold
or vice versa), the rear-view monitor
may not work properly.

When replacing tires, contact an

authorized dealer. Replacing the tires
can cause the guide lines that appear
on the display to be diverted.

Warning!

Always use extreme caution and verify

the real conditions of the area behind the
vehicle. Backing up while looking only at
the screen is dangerous and can lead to an
accident or collision with an object. The
rear-view monitor is simply a system to aid
reversing. The view on the display can
show a situation that differs from the real
one.

Do not use the rear-view monitor under

the following conditions:

Roads covered in ice or snow.

When snow chains are mounted or the

temporary space saver spare wheel is
fitted.

The rear trunk is not completely closed.

The vehicle is on a sloping road.

Using the rear-view monitor under the

conditions listed above is dangerous and
can cause damage to persons and/or the
vehicle.

Caution!

Do not apply excessive force to the

camera. You could alter the position and
angle of the camera. Do not disassemble,
modify or remove it as this could
compromise the seal.

The camera’s cover is made of plastic.

Do not apply degreasers, organic solvents,
wax or glass polish to the camera’s cover.
If some substance ends up on the cover,
clean it off immediately with a soft cloth.

Do not rub the cover too much, nor

polish it with abrasive compounds or hard
brushes. The cover could be damaged and
create image problems.

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If the vehicle has been involved in a

frontal, lateral or rear collision, the rear
parking camera’s alignment (location or
installation angle) may have been altered.
Contact a authorized dealer.

If the display shows "no video signal",

there may be a problem with the camera.
Contact an authorized dealer.

Display

Note: The images on the display can
show a situation that differs from the
actual view.

The field of view varies depending on
the vehicle and the road conditions. The
field of view is limited. Objects below
the bumper or around its ends may not
be displayed.

The distance displayed by the image
differs from the real one as the rear
parking camera is equipped with a
special lens.
The camera could capture any
non-standard accessories installed on
the vehicle. Do not install non-standard
accessories that could interfere with the
camera’s view, such as lights or
reflectors.

Note: If it is difficult to see the display
under the following conditions, it does
not mean that this is due to a
malfunction:

In dark areas.

When the temperature around the

lens is particularly high/low.

When the camera is wet from rain

or due to a high atmospheric humidity.

When there is some foreign deposit

around the camera, for example mud.

When the camera lens reflects

sunlight or a headlight beam.

The image on the display may be

delayed if the temperature around the
camera is low.

Caution!

To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView

should only be used as a parking aid. The
ParkView camera is unable to view every
obstacle or object in your drive path.

To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle

must be driven slowly when using ParkView
to be able to stop in time when an obstacle
is seen. It is recommended that the driver
look frequently over his/her shoulder when
using ParkView.

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Camera View

1 — Rear Bumper
2 — Blocked Area

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The width of the vehicles guide lines
(yellow) are displayed on the screen as
a reference to show the width of the
vehicle compared to the width of the
parking space to be entered in reverse.

Vehicle Width Guide Lines

(Yellow): these guide lines serve as a
reference showing the width of the
vehicle.

Distance Guide Lines: these lines

indicate the approximate distance of a
point measured from the rear of the
vehicle (from the end of the bumper).
The red and yellow line indicates the
points at about 19 inches (50 cm), for
the red line and 39 inches (1 m) for the
yellow line, from the rear bumper
(central point of each line).

Warning!

Drivers must be careful when backing up
even when using the ParkView Rear Back
Up Camera. Always check carefully behind
your vehicle, and be sure to check for
pedestrians, animals, other vehicles,
obstructions, or blind spots before backing
up. You are responsible for the safety of
your surroundings and must continue to
pay attention while backing up. Failure to
do so can result in serious injury or death.

Rear-View Monitor
Operation

The operating modes of the rear-view
monitor when the vehicle is in reverse
vary depending on traffic, road and
vehicle conditions. Also the amount of
turning and the duration of the
maneuver vary depending on the
conditions, therefore is important to
check the effective situation and adapt
the steering.
Note: The images from the rear
parking camera shown on the monitor
are reversed (mirror image).

1. Put the gear selector in the
REVERSE (R) position to switch the
display to rear-view camera mode.

2. Check the surrounding conditions
and begin backing up.

3. Once the vehicle starts to enter the
parking space, proceed slowly in
reverse keeping the vehicle width guide
lines away from the two sides of the
parking space.

4. Continue to make corrections with
the steering wheel until the vehicle
width guide lines are parallel with the
two sides of the parking space.

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Vehicle Width Guide Lines

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Entering Parking Spot

A — Rear Camera View
B — Check Surrounding Area

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