Fiat 124 Spider Abarth 2018, User Manual

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2. Manual Transmission : Continue to
depress the clutch pedal firmly until the
engine has completely started.
3. Verify that the keyless ignition start
indication light (green) flashes.
4. Touch the keyless ignition
START/STOP button using the
backside of the key fob while the
keyless ignition start indicator light
(green) flashes.
5. Verify that the keyless ignition start
indicator light (green) turns on.
6. Push the keyless ignition
START/STOP button to start the
engine.
When touching the keyless ignition
START/STOP button using the
backside of the key fob, touch the
keyless ignition START/STOP button
with the key fob buttons 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 keyless
ignition START/STOP button function,
the keyless ignition start indicator light
(amber) flashes. In this case, the engine
may start. However, contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
If the keyless ignition start indicator light
(green) does not illuminate, perform the
operation from the beginning. If it does
not illuminate, contact an authorized
dealer.
To change the ignition position without
starting the engine, perform the
following operations after the keyless
ignition start indicator light (green) turns
on:
1. Release the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or brake pedal (automatic
transmission).
2. Push the keyless ignition
START/STOP button to change the
ignition position. The ignition cycles in
the order of ACC, ON, and OFF each
time the keyless ignition START/STOP
button is pushed.
Note:
To change the ignition position again,
perform the operation from the
beginning.
Caution!
If your vehicle battery becomes low or
dead, your key fob will become locked in
the ignition.
Do not attempt to remove the key fob
while in this condition, damage could occur
to the key fob or ignition module. Only
remove the emergency key for locking and
unlocking the doors.
Leave the key fob in the ignition and
either:
– Jump Start the vehicle.
– Charge the battery.
– Contact your authorized dealer for
assistance on how to remove the key fob
using the manual override method.
05010201-L12-001AB
Discharged Key Fob Battery Start
Procedure
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