Abarth 124 Spider (2019 year). Manual in english — page 1

DASHBOARD

1 – Side adjustable vents; 2 – Exterior light control stalk; 3 – Instrument panel; 4 – Windscreen wiper washer stalk; 5 – Center
adjustable air vents; 6 – Hazard warning lights button; 7 – Radio 3” or Radio 7” system (where provided); 8 – Passenger Air
Bag; 9 – Center adjustable air vents (passenger side); 10 – Climate control system; 11 – Ignition switch; 12 – Driver Air Bag;
13 – Control buttons (TPMS system/DSC system)

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KEYS

KEYS

1)

A code number is stamped on the plate
attached to the key set; detach this
plate and store it in a safe place (not in
the vehicle) for use if you need to make
a replacement key (auxiliary key).

Also write down the code number and
keep it in a separate safe and
convenient place, but not in the vehicle.

If your key (auxiliary key) is lost, consult
Abarth Dealership and have your code
number ready (1 fig. 2 = auxiliary key /2
= transmitter/3 = key code number
plate).

IMPORTANT Always keep a spare key
in case one is lost. If a key is lost, go to
an Abarth Dealership as soon as
possible.

IMPORTANT The driver must carry the
key to ensure the system functions
properly.

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

This system uses the key buttons to
remotely lock and unlock the doors and
the boot lid, fuel-filler flap, and opens
the boot lid.

The system can start the engine without
having to take the key out of your purse
or pocket.

Note

The keyless entry system operation

may vary due to local conditions.

The keyless entry system is fully

operational (door/boot lid/fuel-filler flap
lock/unlock) when the ignition is
switched off. The system does not
operate if the ignition is switched to any
position other than off.

If the key does not operate when

pressing a button or the operational
range becomes too small, the battery
may be dead.

Battery life is about one year.

Replace the battery with a new one if
the

warning light (green) flashes in

the instrument cluster. Replacing the

battery about once a year is
recommended because the warning
light/indicator light may not illuminate or
flash depending on the rate of battery
depletion.

Additional keys can be obtained at

Abarth Dealership. Up to 6 keys can be
used with the keyless functions per
vehicle. Bring all keys to Abarth
Dealership when additional keys are
required.

TRANSMITTER

Buttons

Lock button

: to lock the doors, the

boot lid and the fuel filler flap, press the

button. The hazard warning lights will

flash once. The doors and the boot lid,
fuel filler flap cannot be locked by
pressing the lock button while any other
door is open. The hazard warning lights
will also not flash.

Unlock button

: to unlock the doors

and the boot lid, press the

button.

The hazard warning lights will flash
twice.

Boot button

: to open the boot lid,

press and hold the

button until

the boot lid opens.

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KEY SUSPEND
FUNCTION

If a key is left in the vehicle, the
functions of the key left in the vehicle
are temporarily suspended to prevent
theft of the vehicle.

To restore the functions, press the
unlock button on the functions-
suspended key in the vehicle.

KEY BATTERY
REPLACEMENT

2)

1) 2) 3) 4) 5)

1)

If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not flash, the battery may be
dead.

Replace with a new battery
(CR2025 type) before the transmitter
becomes unusable.

The following conditions indicate that
the battery power is low:

indicator light (green) flashes in

the instrument cluster for about
30 seconds after the engine is turned
off;

the system does not operate and the

operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not flash when the
buttons are pressed;

the system's operational range is

reduced.

NOTE Replacing the battery at an
Abarth Dealership is recommended to
prevent damage to the key. If replacing
the battery by yourself, follow the
instruction below.

WARNING

1)

Do not leave the key in your vehicle with

children and keep them in a place where
your children will not find or play with them:
leaving children in a vehicle with the key is
dangerous. This could result in someone
being badly injured or even killed. Children
may find these keys to be an interesting toy
to play with and could cause the power
windows or other controls to operate, or
even make the vehicle move.

2)

There is the danger of explosion if the

battery is not correctly replaced.

IMPORTANT

1)

The electronic components inside the

key may be damaged if the key is subjected
to strong shocks. In order to ensure
complete efficiency of the electronic
devices inside the key, it should never be
exposed to direct sunlight.

2)

Make sure the battery is installed

correctly. Battery leakage could occur if it is
not installed correctly.

3)

When replacing the battery, be careful

not to touch any of the internal circuitry and
electrical terminals, bend the electrical
terminals, or get dirt in the transmitter as
the transmitter could be damaged.

4)

Dispose of used batteries according to

the following instructions: insulate the plus
and minus terminals of the battery using
cellophane or equivalent tape. Never
disassemble. Never throw the battery into
fire or water. Never deform or crush.

5)

Replace only with the same type battery

(CR2025 or equivalent).

IMPORTANT

1)

Used batteries may be harmful to the

environment if not disposed of correctly.
They must be disposed of as specified by
law in the special containers or taken to an
Abarth Dealership, which will take care of
their disposal.

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IGNITION SWITCH

PUSH BUTTON START
POSITIONS

The system operates only when the key
is within operational range.

Each time the push button start fig. 3 is
pressed, the ignition switches in the
order of OFF, ACC, and ON. Pressing
the push button start again from ON
switches the ignition off.

Note

The engine starts by pressing the

push button start while depressing the
clutch pedal (manual transmission) or
the brake pedal (automatic
transmission). To switch the ignition
position, press the push button start
without depressing the pedal.

Do not leave the ignition switched

ON while the engine is not running.

Doing so could result in the battery
going dead. If the ignition is left in ACC
(for automatic transmission, the selector
lever is in the P position, and the
ignition is in ACC), the ignition switches
off automatically after about
25 minutes.

OFF

The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start
indicator light (amber) also turns off. In
this position the steering wheel is
locked.

Locked steering wheel

If the push button start indicator light
(green) is flashing and the beep sound
is heard, this indicates that the steering
wheel is not unlocked. To unlock the
steering wheel, press the push button
start while moving the steering wheel
left and right.

ACC (Accessory)

Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber)
illuminates. In this position the steering
wheel is unlocked. The keyless entry
system does not function while the
push button start has been pressed to
ACC, and the doors will not lock/unlock
even if they have been locked manually.

ON

This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off (the indicator light
amber illuminates when the ignition is
switched ON and the engine is not
running).

STARTING THE ENGINE

3) 4)

Proceed as follows:

make sure you are carrying the key;
occupants should fasten their seat

belts;

make sure the parking brake is on.

Continue to press the brake pedal firmly
until the engine has completely started;

manual transmission

: continue to

press the clutch pedal firmly until the
engine has completely started.

Automatic transmission

: put the

vehicle in park (P). If you must restart
the engine while the vehicle is moving,
shift into neutral (N);

verify that the

indicator light

(green) in the instrument cluster
fig. 4 and the push button start
indicator light (green) illuminate;

press the push button start after both

the

indicator light (green) in the

instrument cluster and the push button
start indicator light (green) illuminate;

after starting the engine, let it idle for

about 10 seconds.

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Manual transmission

: the starter will

not operate if the clutch pedal is not
depressed sufficiently.

Automatic transmission

: the starter

will not operate if the selector lever is
not in P or N and the brake pedal is not
depressed sufficiently.

IMPORTANT If the

warning light

(red) illuminates, or the push button
start indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate a problem with the
engine starting system. This may
prevent the engine from starting or from
switching the ignition to ACC or ON.
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Abarth Dealership as soon as possible.

NOTE Whether the engine is cold or
warm, it should be started without the
use of the accelerator.

NOTE If the engine does not start the
first time, refer to “Starting a flooded

engine under emergency starting”
paragraph. If the engine still does not
start, contact an Abarth Dealership.

Engine start function when key
battery is dead

When starting the engine by holding the
transmitter over the push button start
due to a dead key battery or a
malfunctioning key, be careful not to
allow the following, otherwise the signal
from the key will not be received
correctly and the engine may not start:

If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be
started using the following procedure:

continue to depress the brake pedal

firmly until the engine has completely
started;

manual transmission

: continue to

depress the clutch pedal firmly until the
engine has completely started;

verify that the push button start

indication light (green) flashes;

touch the push button start using the

backside of the key (as shown in fig. 5 )
while the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes;

verify that the push button start

indicator light (green) turns on;

press the push button start to start

the engine.

When touching the push button start
using the backside of the key as shown
in the illustration, touch the push button
start with the lock switch side of the key
facing up.

The engine cannot be started unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(manual transmission) or the brake
pedal is fully depressed (automatic
transmission).

If there is a malfunction with the push
button start function, the push button
start indicator light (amber) flashes. In
this case, the engine may start,
however contact an Abarth Dealership
as soon as possible.

If the push button start indicator light
(green) does not illuminate, perform the
operation from the beginning again. If it
does not illuminate contact an Abarth
Dealership.

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To switch the ignition position without
starting the engine, perform the
following operations after the push
button start indicator light (green) turns
on:

release the clutch pedal (manual

transmission) or brake pedal (automatic
transmission);

press the push button start to switch

the ignition position. The ignition
switches in the order of ACC, ON, and
OFF each time the push button start is
pressed. To switch the ignition position
again, perform the operation from the
beginning.

TURNING THE ENGINE
OFF

5) 6)

Proceed as follows:

stop the vehicle completely;

manual transmission

: shift into

neutral and set the parking brake.

Automatic transmission

: shift the

selector lever to the P position and set
the parking brake.

press the push button start to turn

off the engine. The ignition position is
OFF.

IMPORTANT When leaving the vehicle,
make sure the push button start is off.

Emergency engine stop

Continuously pressing the push button
start or quickly pressing it any number
of times while the engine is running or
the vehicle is being driven will turn the
engine off immediately. The ignition
switches to ACC.

WARNING

3)

Before leaving the driver's seat, always

switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever is
in P (automatic transmission) or in 1

st

gear

or R (manual transmission). Leaving the
driver's seat without switching the ignition
off, setting the parking brake, and shifting
the selector lever to P (automatic
transmission) or to 1

st

gear or R (manual

transmission) is dangerous. Unexpected
vehicle movement could occur which could
result in an accident. In addition, if your
intention is to leave the vehicle for even a
short period, it is important to switch the
ignition off, as leaving it in another position
will disable some of the vehicle's security
systems and run the battery down.

4)

Radio waves from the key may affect

medical devices such as pacemakers.
Before using the key near people who use
medical devices, ask the medical device
manufacturer or your physician if radio
waves from the key will affect the device.

5)

Do not stop the engine while the vehicle

is moving. Stopping the engine while the
vehicle is moving for any reason other than
in an emergency is dangerous. Stopping
the engine while the vehicle is moving will
result in reduced braking ability due to the
loss of power braking, which could cause
an accident and serious injury.

6)

Always take the key with you when you

leave your vehicle to prevent someone
from accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the parking brake.
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.

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ADVANCED
KEYLESS ENTRY
SYSTEM

(where provided)

6)

The advanced keyless function allows
you to lock/unlock the door and the
boot lid, fuel filler flap, or open the boot
lid while carrying the key.

IMPORTANT Radio waves from the key
may affect medical devices such as
pacemakers: before using the key near
people who use medical devices, ask
the medical device manufacturer or
your physician if radio waves from the
key will affect the device.

IMPORTANT The advanced keyless
entry system functions can be
deactivated to prevent any possible
adverse effect on a user wearing a
pacemaker or other medical device. If
the system is deactivated, you will be
unable to start the engine by carrying
the key. Contact Abarth Dealership for
details. If the advanced keyless entry
system has been deactivated, you can
start the engine by following the
procedure indicated when the key
battery goes dead.

IMPORTANT

6)

The operation of the recognition system

depends on various factors, such as, for
example, any electromagnetic wave
interference from external sources (e.g.
mobile phones), the charge of the battery in
the electronic key and the presence of
metal objects near the key or the vehicle. In
these cases it is still possible to unlock the
doors by using the metal insert in the
electronic key (see description on the
following pages).

VEHICLE SECURITY
ALARM

(where provided)

MODIFICATIONS AND
ADD-ON EQUIPMENT

FCA cannot guarantee the immobilizer
and the theft-deterrent systems'
operation if the system has been
modified or if any add-on equipment
has been installed.

IMPORTANT To avoid damage to the
vehicle, do not modify the system or
install any add-on equipment to the
immobilizer and the theft-deterrent
systems or the vehicle.

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM

The immobilizer system allows the
engine to start only with a key the
system recognises. If you have a
problem with the immobilizer system or
the key, contact an Abarth Dealership.

Arming the system

: the system is

armed when the ignition is switched
from ON to OFF. The

warning light

in the instrument cluster flashes every
2 seconds until the system is disarmed.

Disarming the system

: the system is

disarmed when the ignition is switched
ON with the correct programmed key.
The

warning light illuminates for

about 3 seconds and then turns off.

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If the engine does not start with the
correct key, and the

warning light

remains illuminated or flashing, try the
following:

make sure the key is within the

operational range for signal
transmission;

switch the ignition off, and then

restart the engine. If the engine does
not start after 3 or more tries, contact
an Abarth Dealership.

If the

warning light flashes

continuously while you are driving, do
not shut off the engine. Contact an
Abarth Dealership and have it checked.
If the engine is shut off while the
warning light is flashing, you will not be
able to restart it.

THEFT DETERRENT
SYSTEM

(where provided)

Intrusion sensor

(where provided)

The intrusion sensor fig. 6 uses
ultrasonic waves to detect movement
inside the vehicle and to raise an alert of
an intrusion into the vehicle.

The intrusion sensor detects certain
kinds of movement inside the vehicle,
however, it may also respond to
phenomenon outside the vehicle such
as vibrations, loud noise, wind, and air
currents.

IMPORTANT In order for the intrusion
sensor to operate appropriately, be
aware of the following:

do not hang clothing or objects from

a head restraint;

return the sunvisors to their original

positions;

do not blind the intrusion sensor by

covering it or placing objects over it;

do not allow the intrusion sensor to

get soiled or wipe it with a liquid;

do not shock or cause an impact to

the intrusion sensor or the intrusion
sensor bezel;

do not install seats or seat covers

that are not FCA genuine products;

to prevent obstruction of intrusion

sensor, do not place objects or cargo
near the intrusion sensor that are higher
than the head restraints.

How to arm the system

Proceed as follows:

close the windows and the

convertible top securely, switch the
ignition OFF and make sure the bonnet,
convertible top, the doors, and the boot
lid are closed;

press the lock button on the

transmitter or lock the driver's door
from the outside with the auxiliary key.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once.

With the advanced keyless

function

: press a request switch. The

warning light in the instrument

panel flashes twice per second for
20 seconds;

after 20 seconds, the system is fully

armed.

With the intrusion sensor

: the

intrusion sensor function can be armed
only when the convertible top is closed.
Even with a window open, the system
can be armed, however, leaving the
windows even partially open can invite
theft, and wind blowing into the vehicle
could trigger the alarm. The intrusion
sensor function can also be cancelled.

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DOORS

LOCK / UNLOCK WITH
AUXILIARY KEY

7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14)

Both doors and the boot lid, fuel filler
flap lock automatically when the driver's
door is locked using the auxiliary key.

They both unlock when the driver's
door is unlocked using the auxiliary key.

Turn the auxiliary key toward the front to
lock, toward the back to unlock.

MANUAL LOCK / UNLOCK

Operation from inside

Both doors and the boot lid, fuel filler
flap lock automatically when the driver's
door-lock knob is pressed. They both
unlock when the driver's door-lock
knob 1 fig. 7 is pulled out.

IMPORTANT The red indication 2 can
be seen when the door-lock knob is
unlocked.

Operation from outside

To lock the passenger door with the
door-lock knob from the outside, press
the door-lock knob to the lock position
and close the door (holding the door
handle in the open position is not
required). This does not operate the
other door locks.

IMPORTANT When locking the door
this way: be careful not to leave the key
inside the vehicle.The driver's door lock
knob cannot be used while the driver's
door is open.

DEAD LOCK DEVICE

(where provided)

System activation

Proceed as follows:

close both the windows and the

convertible top;

switch the ignition off and take the

key with you;

close both doors and boot lid;
insert the auxiliary key in the driver's

door, turn the auxiliary key to the lock
position fig. 8, and return it to the
centre position. Then turn it to the lock
position again within 3 seconds;

the

indicator light illuminates for

about 3 seconds to indicate that the
system has been activated.

You can also activate the system by
pressing the lock button on the
transmitter twice within 3 seconds.

With the advanced keyless function

:

you can also activate the system by
pressing the “lock” button twice within
3 seconds.

NOTE The system cannot be activated
when any door is open.

System deactivation

Unlock the driver's door or switch the
ignition ON. If the power supply is

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interrupted (fuse blows or the battery is
disconnected), the system can only be
deactivated by unlocking a door with
the auxiliary key.

PASSIVE ENTRY

(with Advanced Keyless function)

Both doors and the boot lid, fuel filler
flap can be locked/unlocked by
pressing the “door locking” switch on
the handle fig. 9 while the key is being
carried.

To lock

To lock the doors and the boot lid, fuel
filler flap, press the “door locking”
switch and the hazard warning lights
will flash once.

To unlock

To unlock the doors and the boot lid,
fuel filler flap, press the “door locking”

switch and the hazard warning lights
will flash twice.

NOTE Confirm that both doors and the
boot lid, fuel filler flap are securely
locked.

NOTE Both doors and the boot lid, fuel
filler flap cannot be locked when any
door is open.

NOTE It may require a few seconds for
the doors to unlock after the “door
locking” switch is pressed.

The setting can be changed so that a
beep sound is heard for confirmation
when the doors and the boot lid, fuel
filler flap are locked/unlocked using the
“door locking” switch.

With theft-deterrent system

The hazard warning lights flash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off (refer to “Theft-deterrent
system” in “Vehicle security alarm”
paragraph).

With dead lock

Pressing the “door locking” switch
twice within 3 seconds will activate the
dead lock device. The setting can be
changed so that the doors and the boot
lid, fuel filler flap are locked
automatically without pressing the
“door locking” switch.

Auto-lock function

A beep sound is heard when both
doors are closed while the advanced
key is being carried.

Both doors and the boot lid, fuel filler
flap are locked automatically after about
three seconds when the advanced key
is out of the operational range.

Also, the hazard warning lights flash
once (even if the driver is in the
operational range, both doors and the
boot lid, fuel filler flap are locked
automatically after about 30 seconds).

If you are out of the operational range
before the doors and the boot lid are
completely closed or another key is left
in the vehicle, the auto-lock function will
not work.

Always make sure that both doors and
the boot lid are closed and locked
before leaving the vehicle. The
auto-lock function does not close the
power windows.

Auto re-lock function

After unlocking with the “door locking”
switch, both doors and the boot lid, fuel
filler flap will automatically re-lock if any
of the following operations are not
performed within about 30 seconds:

Opening a door or the boot lid.
Switching the ignition to any position

other than off.

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If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent
system, the hazard warning lights will
flash for confirmation.

The time required for the doors and the
boot lid, fuel filler flap to lock
automatically can be changed (refer to
“Personalisation features” paragraph in
“Knowing the instrument panel”
chapter).

LOCKING / UNLOCKING
WITH TRANSMITTER

Both doors and the boot lid, fuel filler
flap can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter: refer to “Keyless entry
system” in “Keys” paragraph.

WARNING

7)

Always take all children and pets with

you or leave a responsible person with
them: leaving a child or a pet unattended in
a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot
weather, temperatures inside a vehicle can
become high enough to cause brain
damage or even death.

8)

Do not leave the key in your vehicle with

children and keep them in a place where
your children will not find or play with them:
leaving children in a vehicle with the key is
dangerous. This could result in someone
being badly injured or even killed.

9)

Always close both the windows and

convertible top, lock the doors and take the
key with you when leaving your vehicle
unattended: leaving your vehicle unlocked
is dangerous as children could lock
themselves in a hot vehicle, which could
result in death. Also, a vehicle left unlocked
becomes an easy target for thieves and
intruders.

10)

After closing the doors, always verify

that they are securely closed: doors not
securely closed are dangerous, if the
vehicle is driven with a door not securely
closed, the door could open unexpectedly
resulting in an accident.

11)

Always confirm the safety around the

vehicle before opening a door: suddenly
opening a door is dangerous. A passing
vehicle or a pedestrian could be hit and
cause an accident.

12)

Always confirm the conditions around

the vehicle before opening/closing the
doors and use caution during strong winds
or when parked on an incline. Not being
aware of the conditions around the vehicle
is dangerous because fingers could get
caught in the door or a passing pedestrian
could be hit, resulting in an unexpected
accident or injury.

13)

If the power window does not go up or

down automatically because the battery is
dead, slowly open/close the power window
while pressing the glass inward. Otherwise,
the power window may contact the
convertible top and the door cannot be
opened/closed resulting in damage to the
window.

14)

Never activate the double locking

system with passengers, especially
children, still inside the vehicle: activating
the system with passengers, especially
children, still inside the vehicle is
dangerous. The passengers cannot open
the doors from inside. They would be
trapped and subjected to extreme
temperatures. This could result in serious
injuries or even death.

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SEATS

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT

15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) 21) 22) 23) 24) 25) 26) 27) 28)

7)

Forward / Rearward

To move a seat forward or backward,
raise the lever 1 fig. 10 and slide the
seat to the desired position and release
the lever.

Make sure the lever returns to its
original position and the seat is locked
in place by attempting to push it
forward and backward.

Height

To adjust the height for front edge of
the seat bottom, rotate the dial 2 to the
desired position.

Seat recline

To change the seatback angle, lean
forward slightly while raising the lever 3.
Then lean back to the desired position
and release the lever.

Make sure the lever returns to its
original position and the seatback is
locked in place by attempting to push it
forward and backward.

HEATED SEATS

(where provided)

29) 30) 31) 32) 33)

The seats are electrically heated. The
ignition must be switched ON.

Press the seat warmer switch fig. 11 to
illuminate the indicator light while the
ignition is switched ON.

The mode changes as follows each
time the seat warmer switch is pressed.

IMPORTANT Do not use organic
solvents to clean the seat. It may
damage the seat surface and the
heater.

Note

If the ignition is switched off while the

seat warmer is operating (High, Mid or
Low) and then switched ON again, the
seat warmer will automatically operate
at the temperature set before switching
off the ignition.

Use the seat warmer when the

engine is running. Leaving the seat
warmer on for long periods with the
engine not running could cause the
battery power to be depleted.

The temperature of the seat warmer

cannot be adjusted beyond High, Mid
and Low because the seat warmer is
controlled by a thermostat.

WARNING

15)

Make sure the adjustable components

of a seat are locked in place. Adjustable
seats and seatbacks that are not securely
locked are dangerous. In a sudden stop or
collision, the seat or seatback could move,
causing injury. Make sure the adjustable
components of the seat are locked in place
by attempting to slide the seat forward and
backward and rocking the seatback.

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16)

Never allow children to adjust a seat.

Allowing children to adjust a seat is
dangerous as it could result in serious
injury if a child's hands or feet become
caught in the seat.

17)

Do not drive with the seatback

unlocked. All of the seatbacks play an
important role in your protection in a
vehicle. Leaving the seatback unlocked is
dangerous as it can allow passengers to
be ejected or thrown around and baggage
to strike occupants in a sudden stop or
collision, resulting in severe injury. After
adjusting the seatback at any time, even
when there are no other passengers, rock
the seatback to make sure it is locked in
place.

18)

Adjust the driver's seat only when the

vehicle is stopped. Adjusting the driver's
seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The driver could lose control of
the vehicle and have an accident.

19)

Do not modify or replace the seats.

Modifying or replacing the seats such as
replacing the upholstery or loosening any
bolts is dangerous. The seats contain air
bag components essential to the
supplementary restraint system. Such
modifications could damage the
supplementary restraint system and result
in serious injury. Consult a Dealership if
there is any need to remove or reinstall the
seats.

20)

Do not drive with damaged seats.

Driving with damaged seats, such as seat
cushions torn or damaged down to the
urethane, is dangerous. A collision, even
one not strong enough to inflate the air
bags, could damage the seats which
contain essential air bag components. If
there was a subsequent collision, an air
bag may not deploy which could lead to
injuries. Always have a Dealership inspect
the seats, seat belt pretensioners and air
bags after a collision.

21)

Do not drive with either seats reclined.

Sitting in a reclined position while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous because
you do not get the full protection from seat
belts. During sudden braking or a collision,
you can slide under the lap belt and suffer
serious internal injuries. For maximum
protection, sit well back and upright.

22)

Do not place an object such as a

cushion between the seatback and your
back. Putting an object such as a cushion
between the seatback and your back is
dangerous because you will be unable to
maintain a safe driving posture and the
seat belt cannot function at its full capacity
in a collision, which could result in a
serious accident, injury or death.

23)

Do not place objects under the seat.

The object could get stuck and cause the
seat to not be fixed securely, and result in
an accident.

24)

Do not stack cargo higher than the

seatbacks. Stacking luggage or other
cargo higher than the seatbacks is
dangerous. During sudden braking or a
collision, objects can fly around and
become projectiles that may hit and injure
passengers.

25)

Make sure luggage and cargo is

secured before driving. Not securing cargo
while driving is dangerous as it could move
or be crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury.

26)

Always leave your vehicle locked and

keep the car keys safely away from
children. Leaving your car unlocked or the
keys in reach of children is dangerous.
Children who find their way into the boot
through an open boot can become
accidentally locked in the boot. This could
result in death or brain damage from heat
prostration, particularly in the summer.
Always lock the doors and the boot.

27)

When operating a seat, be careful not

to put your hands or fingers near the
moving parts of the seat or on the side trim
to prevent injury.

28)

When moving the seats, make sure

there is no cargo in the surrounding area. If
the cargo gets caught it could damage the
cargo. When moving the seats forward and
rearward or returning a rear-reclined
seatback to its upright position, make sure
you hold onto the seatback with your hand
while operating. If the seatback is not held,
the seat will move suddenly and could
cause injury.

29)

Be careful when using the seat warmer.

The heat from the seat warmer may be too
hot for some people, as indicated as
follows, and could cause a low
temperature burn. Infants, small babies,
elderly people, and physically challenged
people, people with delicate skin, people
who are excessively fatigued, people who
are intoxicated, people who have taken
sleep-inducing medicine such as sleeping
pills or cold medicine.

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Do not use the seat warmer with

anything having high moisture retention
ability such as a blanket or cushion on the
seat. The seat may be heated excessively
and cause a low-temperature burn.

31)

Do not place objects on the seat or on

the backrest that may isolate the heat,
such as a cover or a pillow. It may cause
the seat heating device to overheat. Sitting
on an overheated seat may cause severe
burns due to the increase in temperature of
the seat surface.

32)

Do not place heavy objects with sharp

projections on the seat, or insert needles or
pins into it. This could cause the seat to
become excessively heated and result in
injury from a minor burn.

33)

Do not use the seat warmer even when

taking a short nap in the vehicle. The seat
may be heated excessively and cause a
low-temperature burn.

IMPORTANT

7)

The fabric upholstery for the seats has

been designed to withstand long-term wear
deriving from normal use of the vehicle.
Nevertheless, some precautions are
required. Avoid prolonged and/or excessive
rubbing involving clothing accessories such
as metal buckles, bosses, Velcro strips and
the like, which, by applying a high pressure
on the fabric in a limited area, could cause
it to break, thereby damaging the
upholstery.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

34)

Non-Adjustable Head Restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with non
adjustable head restraints on the
driver's and passenger's seatbacks.

The non adjustable head restraints
consist of a trimmed foam covering
over the upper structure of the
seatbacks and are intended to help
protect you and the passenger from
neck injury.

Adjust the seatbacks to their upright,
on-road positions so that the head
restraint is positioned as close as
possible to the back of your head.

WARNING

34)

Make sure the seatbacks are properly

adjusted to their upright, on-road positions
before the vehicle is driven. Driving with the
seatbacks not adjusted properly is
dangerous. With no support behind your
head, your neck could be seriously injured
in a collision.

STEERING WHEEL

STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT

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To change the angle of the steering
wheel:

stop the vehicle, and then pull down

the lock release lever 1 fig. 12 under the
steering column;

tilt the steering wheel to the desired

positions, then push the lever up to lock
the column;

attempt to push the steering wheel

up and down to make sure it's locked
before driving.

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35)

Any adjustment of the steering wheel

position must be carried out only with the
vehicle stationary and the engine turned
off. Adjusting the steering wheel while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it
can very easily cause the driver to abruptly
turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss
of control or an accident.

36)

It is absolutely forbidden to carry out

any aftermarket operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of antitheft device) that
could adversely affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also
result in the vehicle not meeting
type-approval requirements.

37)

Before exiting the vehicle, ALWAYS

engage the parking brake, steer the
wheels, engage the first gear if uphill and
the reverse if downhill. If the vehicle is
parked on a steep slope, chock the wheels
with wedges or stones. When leaving the
vehicle, always lock all the doors by
pressing the button on the key.

MIRRORS

OUTSIDE MIRRORS

38)

Driver's side wide angle mirror

(where provided)

The wide angle mirror has two
curvatures on its surface separated by
a region line 1 fig. 13 into outer and
inner regions.

The inner region is a standard convex
mirror whereas the outer region allows
for a wider range of visibility within the
same sweep. This combination allows
for better assurance when making lane
changes.

Objects appearing in the outer region
are actually further away than they are
in the inner region.

REARVIEW MIRROR

40)

Rearview mirror adjustment

Before driving, adjust the rearview
mirror fig. 14 to center on the view
through the rear window.

Reducing glare from headlights

Adjust the mirror with the antidazzle
lever in the day position.

Push the antidazzle lever 1
fig. 15 forward for day driving (A
position).

Pull it back to reduce glare of headlights
from vehicles at the rear (B position).

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POWER MIRRORS

The ignition must be switched to ACC
or ON position.

To adjust proceed as follows:

rotate the mirror switch to the left 1

fig. 16 (L = left) or right 2 (R = right) to
choose the left or right side mirror;

press the mirror switch in the

appropriate direction.

After adjusting the mirror, lock the
control by rotating the switch to the
center position 0 to prevent accidental
movements.

FOLDING MIRRORS

39)

Manually fold the outside mirror
rearward fig. 17 until it is flush with the
vehicle.

WARNING

38)

Be sure to look over your shoulder

before changing lanes. Changing lanes
without taking into account the actual
distance of the vehicle in the convex mirror
is dangerous. You could have a serious
accident. What you see in the convex
mirror is closer than it appears.

39)

Always return the outside mirrors to the

driving position before you start driving:
driving with the outside mirrors folded in is
dangerous. Your rear view will be
restricted, and you could have an accident.

40)

Do not stack cargo or objects higher

than the seatbacks: cargo stacked higher
than the seatbacks is dangerous. It can
block your view in the rearview mirror,
which might cause you to hit another car
when changing lanes.

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