2019 Fiat 124 Spider Owner’s Manual

The 2019 Fiat 124 Spider brought back a much-loved Italian classic by combining a classic look with current technology and performance. This new roadster was based on the famous 1966 Fiat 124 Spider. It had smooth, aerodynamic lines and a power-retractable soft top that changed the car from a coupe to a convertible in seconds. Under the hood of the 2019 124 Spider was a lively 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine that put out 160 horsepower. This made driving the car fun and quick. The 2019 Fiat 124 Spider won over car fans with its quick handling, comfortable interior, and focus on the joy of driving. It added a bit of Italian style to the modern sports car market.

KEYS

Key Fob
A code number is stamped on the plate and attached to the key fob. Detach this plate and store it in a safe place
(not in the vehicle) if you need to replace the Emergency Key.
Also, write down the code number and keep it in a separate safe, and convenient place. Do not keep it in the vehicle.
If your key fob is lost, contact an authorized dealer.
Note: Your key fob configuration may vary with equipped features. Please see the example shown below:

1. Emergency Key
2. Key Fob
3. Key Code Number Plate

To use the Emergency Key, push the mechanical latch on the back side of the key fob and pull out the emergency key.
Note

• Always keep a spare key fob if one is lost. If a key fob is lost, see an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
• The driver must carry the key fob to ensure the Keyless Entry System functions properly.

Warning

• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic transmission into PARK or the manual transmission into FIRST gear or REVERSE, apply the parking brake, then turn the engine OFF, remove the key fob from the vehicle, and lock your 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 parking brake, brake pedal, or gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. A child could operate power windows, and other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.

Key Fob Functions

With A Vehicle Security Alarm System
The hazard warning lights will flash when the vehicle security alarm system is armed or disarmed.
With Advanced Keyless Function
A beep will sound when the doors, trunk lid and fuel filler door are locked or unlocked using the key fob. The beep volume can be adjusted or turned off. Use the following procedure to change the beep setting:

1. Place the ignition in the OFF position and close the doors and the trunk lid.
2. Open the driver’s door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver’s door, push and hold the lock button on the key fob for five seconds.

Note

• The doors, trunk lid, and fuel filler door will lock, and the beep will activate at the current volume (if the beep is currently set to not activate, it will not activate).
• The setting changes when the lock button on the key fob is pushed, and the beep will activate at the set volume (if the beep sound has been set to not activate, it will not activate).

Complete changing the setting by doing the following:

• Placing the ignition in the ACC or ON position.
• Closing the driver’s door.
• Opening the trunk lid.
• Not operating the key fob for ten seconds.
• Pushing any button, except the lock button on the key fob.
• Pushing a request switch on the exterior door handle.
  Note: Refer to “Lock/Unlock With Advanced Keyless Entry Function — If Equipped” in “Doors” for further information. The operation indicator light flashes when the buttons are pushed.

Key Fob Buttons
Lock Button
To lock the doors, trunk lid, and fuel filler door, push the lock button on the key fob. The hazard warning lights will flash once and a beep will sound.
Unlock Button
To unlock the doors and trunk lid, push the unlock button on the key fob, and the hazard warning lights will flash twice.
The system can be set to unlock both doors. Use the following procedure to change the setting:

1. Place the ignition in the OFF position and close the doors and trunk lid.
2. Open the driver’s door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver’s door, push and hold the unlock button on the key fob for five seconds.

Note: The sound of the doors locking/unlocking can be heard. After this, the system will change the setting when the unlock button is pushed (the sound of the doors locking/unlocking can be heard).
The setting change can be completed by doing any one of the following:

• Placing the ignition in the ACC or ON position.
• Closing the driver’s door.
• Opening the trunk lid.
• Not operating the key fob for ten seconds.
• Pushing any button except the unlock button on the key fob.
• Pushing a request switch on the exterior door handle.

Trunk Button
To open the trunk lid, push and hold the trunk button until the trunk lid opens.

Panic Button
To turn the Panic Alarm on or off, push and hold the Panic button on the key fob and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the headlights will turn on, the park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the turn signal lights will flash.
Note: The panic button will work if the doors or trunk are opened or closed.

Turning On The Alarm
Pushing the panic button for one second or more will trigger the alarm for about two minutes and thirty seconds, and the following will occur:

• The horn sounds intermittently.
• The hazard warning lights flash.

Turning Off The Alarm
The alarm will stop by pushing any button on the key fob.

Operational Range
The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational range, and the key fob is being carried.

Starting The Engine
Starting the engine may be possible even if the key fob is outside the vehicle and close to a door or window. Always start the engine from the driver’s seat. If the vehicle is started, and the key fob is not in the vehicle, the vehicle will not restart after it is shut off. The ignition is placed in the OFF position.

Key Fob Antenna Location

1. Interior Antenna
2. Operational Range

Note: The engine may not start if the key fob is placed in or around the following areas:

• Around The Instrument Panel
• In The Storage Compartments

Key Fob Battery Replacement
If key fob does not work, and the indicator lights do not flash, the battery may be low or discharged. Replace with a new battery (CR2025 type) before the key fob becomes unusable. The following conditions indicate that the battery power is low:

• The indicator light (green) flashes in the instrument cluster for about 30 seconds after the engine is placed in the OFF position.
• The system does not operate, and the operation indicator light on the key fob does not flash when the buttons are pushed.
• The system’s operational range is reduced.

Note: Replacing the battery at an authorized dealer is recommended to prevent damage to the key fob. If replacing the battery by yourself, follow the instruction below.

Replacing The Key Fob Battery
Proceed as follows:

1. Push the mechanical release button and remove the emergency key.
2. Insert a coin, a flat blade screw driver, or the tip of your emergency key into the now exposed slot and carefully pry in the direction of the arrows to open the cover (3) slightly.
3. Insert a coin, a flat blade screw driver, or the tip of your emergency key into the side gap and carefully pry in the direction of the arrow to open the cover (4).
4. Separate the key fob case, then remove the battery.
5. Insert a new battery with the positive pole facing up. Then, cover the battery with the battery cap.
6. Close the cover and reinsert the Emergency Key.

Note: Be careful not to allow the rubber ring shown in call-out (6) to be scratched or damaged. If the rubber ring comes out, reinstall it before inserting a new battery.

Key Suspend Function
If a key fob is left in the vehicle, key fob functions are temporarily suspended to prevent unlawful use of the vehicle.
To restore the functions, push the unlock button on the functions-suspended key fob.

Engine Start Function When Key Fob Battery Is Discharged
If a key fob has discharged or malfunctioned, start the engine by holding the Key Fob over the keyless ignition START/STOP button. Be careful not to allow the following. The signal from the key fob will not be received correctly, and the engine may not start:

• Contact with metal parts of other key fobs or metal objects.
• Contact from key fobs from other vehicles equipped with an immobilizer system.
• Contact with devices for electronic purchases or security passage touch.

FAQ’s