Fiat 124 Spider 2020 Owner's manual

2020 FIAT®124 SPIDER

FIAT® 124 SPIDER

2020

OWNER'S MANUAL

Printed in U.S.A.

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124 Spider

First Edition

Owner’s Manual

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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING

EQUIPMENT

Special design considerations are incorporated into this

vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio

frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone

equipment must be installed properly by trained person-

nel. The following must be observed during installation.

The positive power connection should be made

directly to the baery and fused as close to the baery as

possible. The negative power connection should be made

to body sheet metal adjacent to the negative baery

connection. This connection should not be fused.

Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on

the roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be

used in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets

may aect the accuracy or operation of the compass on

vehicles so equipped.

The antenna cable should be as short as practical and

routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use

only fully shielded coaxial cable.

Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to

ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).

Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than

normal may require special precautions.

All installations should be checked for possible

interference between the communications equipment

and the vehicle’s electronic systems.

Operating, servicing and maintaining a

passenger vehicle or o-highway motor

vehicle can expose you to chemicals inclu-

ding engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,

phthalates, and lead, which are known to

the State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

To minimize exposure, avoid breathing

exhaust, do not idle the engine except as ne-

cessary, service your vehicle in a well-ven-

tilated area and wear gloves or wash

your hands frequently when servicing

your vehicle. For more information go to

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.

WARNING:

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name

FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the

name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of

accidents.

Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with

blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If

you are drinking, do not drive. Ride with a designated

non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public

transportation.

This manual illustrates and describes the operation

of features and equipment that are either standard or

optional on this vehicle. This manual may also include

a description of features and equipment that are no

longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.

Please disregard any features and equipment described

in this manual that are not on this vehicle.

FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in

design and specications, and/or make additions to

or improvements to its products without imposing

any obligation upon itself to install them on products

previously manufactured.

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.

Your perceptions are less sharp, your reexes are

slower, and your judgment is impaired when you

have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.

WARNING!

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DEAR CUSTOMER

Dear Customer,

We would like to congratulate and thank you

for choosing a Fiat 124 Spider.

We have written this Owner’s Manual to help

you get to know all the features of your

vehicle and use it in the best possible way.

Here you will find information, advice and

important warnings regarding use of your

vehicle, and how to achieve the best perfor-

mance from the technical features of your

vehicle.

You are advised to take the time to read

these publications carefully before taking to

the road for the first time, in order to become

familiar with the controls, specifically those

concerning brakes, steering and transmis-

sion; at the same time, you can understand

the vehicle behavior on different road

surfaces.

This document also provides a description of

special features and tips, as well as essential

information for the safe driving, care, and

maintenance of your vehicle over time.

In the additional Warranty information avail-

able online, you will also find a description of

the services that FCA US LLC offers to its

customers, and the detail of the terms and

conditions for maintaining its validity.

We are sure that these will help you to get in

touch with and appreciate your new vehicle

and the service provided by the people at

FCA US LLC.

Enjoy reading and happy motoring!

NOTE:

This Owner’s Manual describes all models of

the vehicle; please consider only the infor-

mation relevant to your vehicle’s trim level,

engine and model. All data contained in this

publication are purely indicative. FCA US

LLC can modify the vehicle model described

in this publication at any time, for technical

or commercial purposes. For further informa-

tion, contact an authorized dealer.

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READ THIS CAREFULLY

REFUELING

Only refuel with unleaded gasoline

with a recommended rating of 91

octane. A rating less than 87

octane is not acceptable. Do not

use gasoline containing methanol or ethanol

E85. Using these mixtures may cause

misfiring and handling issues, as well as

damage fundamental components of the fuel

supply system.

STARTING THE ENGINE

If equipped with a manual transmis-

sion: Be sure that the parking brake

is engaged; place the gear selector

in NEUTRAL, fully depress the

clutch pedal without pressing the acceler-

ator, and then push the ignition button. The

engine will start as soon as the ignition is

pushed.

If equipped with an automatic transmission: Be

sure that the parking brake is engaged and

that the gear selector is in PARK (P) or

NEUTRAL (N), depress the brake pedal, and

then push the ignition button. The engine

will start as soon as the ignition is pushed.

PARKING ON FLAMMABLE

MATERIAL

The catalytic converter develops

high temperatures during opera-

tion. Do not park the vehicle on

potential fire hazards such as:

grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flam-

mable materials.

RESPECTING THE

ENVIRONMENT

The vehicle is equipped with a

system that carries out a contin-

uous diagnosis of the emis-

sion-related components in order to

help protect the environment.

ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES

Contact an authorized dealer if you

decide to add electrical accessories

(with the risk of gradually draining

the battery) after buying the

vehicle. They can calculate the overall elec-

trical requirement and check that the

vehicle's electric system can support the

required load.

SCHEDULED SERVICING

Correct maintenance of the vehicle

is essential for ensuring that it

maintains its performance and its

safety features, its environmental

friendliness and low running costs are

unchanged over time.

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Each time directions (left/right or forward/back-

wards) are listed, they are determined by facing

forward from the rear of the vehicle or as from

the point of view of being seated inside the car.

Special cases not complying with this rule will

be properly specified in the text.

The figures in the Owner’s Manual are

provided by way of example only: this might

imply that some details of the image do not

correspond to the actual arrangement of your

vehicle. In addition, the Owner’s Manual has

been conceived considering vehicles with a

steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore

possible that on vehicles with a steering

wheel on the right side, the position of some

controls or elements is not exactly mirror-like

with respect to the figure.

To identify the chapter with the information

needed you can consult the Index at the end

of this Owner’s Manual.

Chapters can be rapidly identified by graphic

tabs, at the side of each odd page. A key

showing the order of the chapters and the

corresponding tab symbols appears on

another page.

SYMBOLS

While reading this Owner’s Manual you will

find a series of WARNINGS that must be care-

fully followed to prevent incorrect use of the

components of the vehicle, which could

cause accidents or injuries.

There are also CAUTIONS that must be care-

fully followed to prevent procedures that

could damage your vehicle.

Therefore, all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS must

always be carefully followed.

WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are called out in

the text with the following symbols:

Personal Safety

Vehicle Safety

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS /

ALTERATIONS

ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE

OWNER

If after buying the vehicle, you decide to

install electrical accessories that require a

permanent electrical supply (e.g. radio,

satellite anti-theft system, etc.) or accesso-

ries that burden the electrical supply,

contact an authorized dealer, whose

personnel will check whether the vehicle’s

electrical system is able to withstand the

load required, or whether it needs to be inte-

grated with a more powerful battery.

NOTE:

Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area

unobstructed and that are firmly secured so

that they cannot slip out of position and

interfere with the pedals or impair safe oper-

ation of your vehicle in other ways.

WARNING!

Any change or alteration of the vehicle

might seriously affect its safety and road

holding, thus causing accidents, in which

the occupants could be fatally injured.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

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INSTALLING ELECTRICAL /

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

The following regulatory statement applies to

all Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped

in this vehicle:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules and with Innovation, Science and

Economic Development Canada

license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation

is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful inter-

ference, and

2. This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compli-

ance could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND MOBILE

PHONES

Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle mobile

phones, CB radios, amateur radio etc.)

cannot be used inside the vehicle unless a

separate aerial is mounted externally.

Transmission and reception of these devices

may be affected by the shielding effect of the

vehicle body. As far as the use of

EC-approved mobile phones is concerned

(GSM, GPRS, UMTS, LTE), follow the usage

instructions provided by the mobile phone

manufacturer.

The use of these devices inside the vehicle

(without an external aerial) may cause the

electrical systems to malfunction. This could

compromise the vehicle safety in addition to

constituting a potential hazard for passen-

gers' health.

If mobile phones/laptops/smartphones/

tablets are inside the vehicle and/or close to

the electronic key, a reduced performance of

the Advanced Keyless Entry System may

occur.

CELL PHONE WARNING

NOTE:

Please comply with the legal regulations

concerning the use of communication equip-

ment in vehicles in your country. Use of any

electrical devices such as cell phones,

computers, portable radios, vehicle naviga-

tion or other devices by the driver while the

vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing a

number on a cell phone while driving also

ties up the driver's hands. Use of these

devices will cause the driver to be distracted

and could lead to a serious accident. If a

passenger is unable to use the device, pull

off the right-of-way to a safe area before use.

If use of a cell phone is necessary despite

this warning, use a hands-free system to at

least leave the hands free to drive the

vehicle. Never use a cell phone or other elec-

trical devices while the vehicle is moving

and, instead, concentrate on the full-time

job of driving.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

SAFETY

STARTING AND OPERATING

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

INDEX

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DEAR CUSTOMER

Read This Carefully

REFUELING ..............................................2

STARTING THE ENGINE.............................2

PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL.........2

RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT..............2

ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES.......................2

SCHEDULED SERVICING............................2

How To Use This Manual

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION ..............3

SYMBOLS........................................ 3

Vehicle Modifications / Alterations...........3

ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE

OWNER ........................................... 3

INSTALLING ELECTRICAL /

ELECTRONIC DEVICES.....................3

RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND MOBILE

PHONES ......................................... 4

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

KEYS ....................................................12

Key Fob ........................................12

Key Fob Functions.......................... 13

Key Fob Buttons.............................13

Operational Range .......................... 14

Key Fob Battery Replacement..........14

Key Suspend Function.................... 16

Engine Start Function When Key Fob

Battery Is Discharged ..................... 16

Key Fob Cautions ........................... 18

General Information........................ 18

IGNITION SWITCH ..................................19

Push Button Start Positions ............ 19

ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM — IF

EQUIPPED .............................................20

Advanced Keyless Entry System....... 20

General Information........................ 23

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF

EQUIPPED ............................................23

Modifications And Add-On

Equipment .................................... 23

Immobilizer System ....................... 23

Vehicle Security Alarm System — If

Equipped ...................................... 24

DOORS ..................................................26

Lock/Unlock With Emergency Key .... 26

Manual Lock/Unlock Knob .............. 26

Central Lock/Unlock ....................... 27

Double Locking System — If

Equipped ...................................... 28

Lock/Unlock With Advanced Keyless

Entry Function — If Equipped ......... 28

Auto Lock/Unlock Function — If

Equipped ...................................... 30

SEATS...................................................32

Manual Adjustment.........................32

Heated Seats..................................33

NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINTS .....34

Driver And Passenger Head

Restraints ......................................34

STEERING WHEEL ..................................35

Steering Wheel Adjustment..............35

MIRRORS...............................................35

Outside Mirrors ..............................35

Inside Day / Night Mirror .................36

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If

Equipped ......................................36

Power Mirrors .................................37

Folding Mirrors ...............................37

Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ........38

EXTERIOR LIGHTS ..................................38

Headlights .....................................38

Headlight Operation ........................38

Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) ......39

High Beams ...................................39

Flash To Pass .................................39

Automatic Lighting..........................40

Follow Me Home .............................40

Front Fog Lights ............................41

Turn Signals ..................................41

Lane Change Assist ........................41

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Adaptive Front Lighting System

(AFS) — If Equipped ...................... 42

Leaving Home Light System ...........42

Headlamp Leveling System — If

Equipped.......................................42

Adjusting The Headlight When

Abroad ..........................................42

WINDSHIELD WIPERS / WASHER ............42

Windshield Wipers And Washer .......42

Windshield Wipers .........................42

Windshield Washer .........................44

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ..................44

Operating Tips................................ 44

Vent Operation ..............................45

Airflow Mode..................................47

Manual Climate Control System ....... 48

Controls......................................... 49

Heating ........................................ 50

Cooling (With Air Conditioner) ......... 50

Ventilation .....................................51

Windshield Defrosting And

Defogging ......................................51

Dehumidifying (With Air

Conditioner) ...................................52

Automatic Climate Control System ..53

Controls......................................... 55

Operation Of Automatic Air

Conditioning ..................................56

Windshield Defrosting And

Defogging ...................................... 57

Sunlight/Temperature Sensor .......... 57

POWER WINDOWS .................................57

Power Window Controls .................. 57

Power Window Lock Switch ............. 59

CONVERTIBLE TOP (SOFT TOP)................59

Lowering The Convertible Top.......... 59

Raising The Convertible Top ............ 61

Convertible Top Precautions ............ 62

HOOD ....................................................63

Opening The Hood ......................... 63

Closing The Hood ........................... 64

TRUNK LID ...........................................64

Opening ........................................ 64

When Trunk Lid Cannot Be Opened.. 66

Closing.......................................... 66

TRUNK EMERGENCY RELEASE.................67

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED...67

Before You Begin Programming

HomeLink® ................................... 67

Canadian/Gate Operator

Programming ................................. 69

Using HomeLink®.......................... 70

Security ........................................ 71

Troubleshooting Tips ...................... 71

General Information........................ 71

INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ...........................72

Storage Compartments ....................72

Sun Visors .....................................73

Interior Lights ................................73

Accessory Socket ............................75

Cupholders — If Equipped...............76

Windblocker ...................................77

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ..................77

Power Steering ...............................77

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION SYSTEMS....77

Emission Control System .................77

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT

PANEL

CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS .....79

Instrument Cluster ..........................79

Instrument Cluster ..........................80

Odometer/Trip Computer .................81

Speedometer ..................................81

Instrument Panel Illumination..........82

Trip Computer And Info Switch ........82

Tachometer ....................................85

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

And Fuel Gauge ..............................85

Outside Temperature Display ...........86

Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed

Display ..........................................86

Gear Shift Indicator — If Equipped ..87

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MAINTENANCE MONITOR — IF

EQUIPPED ............................................87

Oil Life Reset ................................ 87

Oil Life Reset ................................ 88

Oil Life Monitor ..............................88

FUEL ECONOMY MONITOR — IF

EQUIPPED .............................................90

Description .................................... 90

Fuel Consumption Display ..............90

Ending Screen Display ....................91

WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES..........91

Warning Lights And Messages..........91

Red Warning Lights ........................93

Red Warning Lights ........................96

Red Warning Lights ........................97

Amber Warning Lights.....................98

Amber Warning Lights................... 100

Amber Warning Lights................... 102

Amber Warning Lights................... 104

Amber Warning Lights................... 105

Green Warning Lights.................... 105

Warning Light (Red Color) On

Dashboard Trim............................107

Message Indicated On Display — If

Equipped With Fiat Connect 7.0

System Message Indicated On

Display ........................................108

Warning Sound Is Activated...........108

PERSONALIZATION FEATURES...............111

Overview...................................... 111

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM —

OBD II ................................................115

Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)

Cybersecurity ............................... 115

EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND

MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS ..................115

SAFETY

SAFETY SYSTEMS................................117

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) ... 117

Traction Control System (TCS)....... 118

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) .... 118

AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS..............120

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

System........................................ 120

TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring

System)....................................... 126

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ........130

SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ...........................131

Seat Belt Precautions ................... 131

Important Safety Precautions ........ 133

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .. 134

Emergency Locking Mode ............. 134

Lap/Shoulder Belts ...................... 135

Seat Belt Warning Systems ........... 136

Driver And Passenger BeltAlert (If

Equipped) .................................. 136

Seat Belt Pretensioner ..................136

Load Limiter.................................137

CHILD RESTRAINT PRECAUTIONS .........137

Child Restraints ............................137

Child Restraint System Types.........139

Child Seat Installation Position ......140

SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM

SRS — AIR BAG...................................141

Description ..................................141

Supplementary Restraint System

Components .................................144

How The SRS Air Bags Work ..........146

SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria....149

Limitations To SRS Air Bag............151

Passenger Occupant Classification

Sensor .........................................152

Maintaining Your Air Bag System ...156

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ..............157

CONSTANT MONITORING ......................158

Enhanced Accident Response

System .......................................158

Enhanced Accident Response System

Reset Procedure ...........................159

STARTING AND OPERATING

STARTING THE ENGINE.........................160

Starting The Engine ......................160

Models Equipped With A Manual

Transmission ................................160

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Models Equipped With An Automatic

Transmission................................ 160

Cold Weather Operation................. 160

Extended Park Starting .................161

After Starting — Warming Up The

Engine.........................................161

Stopping The Engine.....................161

BRAKE SYSTEM ..................................161

Parking Brake .............................. 162

MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF

EQUIPPED ...........................................163

Manual Transmission .................... 163

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF

EQUIPPED ...........................................164

Shift Interlock .............................. 164

Shift Position Indication................166

Gear Selector Positions ................. 166

Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) ........... 168

Shift-Lock System ........................ 168

Shift Lock Override .......................169

Manual Shift Mode .......................169

Paddle Mode — If Equipped.......... 170

Driving Tips ................................. 170

SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED...............171

SPEED CONTROL..................................171

Speed Control .............................. 171

Activation / Deactivation................171

Setting A Desired Speed................ 172

Increasing Speed ......................... 173

Decreasing Speed ........................ 173

Resume Speed............................. 173

Temporarily Canceling The

System........................................ 173

RADAR SENSORS — IF EQUIPPED .........174

Rear Radar Sensors ...................... 174

REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED .....175

Rear Park Assist........................... 175

Sensor Detection Range................ 177

System Operation......................... 177

Parking Sensor Audible Alert ......... 177

When A Warning Alert Is

Activated..................................... 178

PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA .....178

Operation .................................... 178

Display........................................ 180

Looking At The Display ................. 181

Rear View Camera Operation ......... 181

Road Conditions And Displayed

Image ......................................... 182

Adjusting The Image Quality.......... 183

REFUELING THE VEHICLE......................184

Refueling The Vehicle................... 184

Reformulated Gasoline ................. 185

Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ........... 185

Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel

Vehicles ...................................... 185

MMT In Gasoline ..........................185

Materials Added To Fuel................186

Fuel System Cautions....................186

Carbon Monoxide Warnings ...........186

Refueling Procedure .....................187

Emergency Fuel Filler Door

Release........................................188

VEHICLE LOADING ...............................188

Certification Label ........................188

TOWING TRAILERS ...............................189

Trailer Towing...............................189

Recreational Towing......................189

DRIVING TIPS ......................................190

Engine Break-In

Recommendation..........................190

Saving Fuel And Protection Of The

Environment.................................190

Hazardous Driving.........................190

Floor Mat Safety Information..........191

Rocking The Vehicle......................192

Winter Driving ..............................192

Driving In Flooded Area .................194

Overloading ..................................195

Driving On Uneven Road................195

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS ...................196

Control.........................................196

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REPLACING A BULB .............................197

General Instructions...................... 197

Replacement Bulbs ......................198

Light Bulbs .................................. 199

Replacing Exterior Lights............... 200

Replacing Interior Light Bulbs ......208

REPLACING FUSES...............................209

General Information ......................209

Interior Fuses...............................209

Underhood Fuses.......................... 210

Fuse Block (Engine

Compartment) ..............................211

Fuse Block Interior ....................... 214

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..............215

Tools Location .............................216

Preparations For Jacking .............. 216

Jacking Instructions .....................217

TIRE SERVICE KIT ................................221

Tire Service Storage......................221

Tire Service Kit Components And

Operation.....................................221

Tire Service Usage Precautions ...... 221

Sealing A Tire With Tire Service

Kit .............................................. 222

Sealing A Tire With Tire Service

Kit ..............................................226

Replacing The Bottle .................... 232

JUMP STARTING .................................232

Preparations For Jump Starting...... 232

Jump Starting Procedure............... 233

Bump Starting ............................. 234

Starting A Flooded Engine ............ 234

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS................234

If Your Engine Overheats............... 234

TOWING THE VEHICLE ..........................235

Attaching The Tow Eyes — If

Equipped ................................... 235

Emergency Towing ...................... 237

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE

SYSTEM (EARS)...................................238

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ..............238

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULED SERVICING........................239

Owner Maintenance Precautions .... 239

Periodic Checks ........................... 240

Heavy-Duty Use Of The Vehicle ..... 240

Scheduled Servicing Plan ............. 242

ENGINE COMPARTMENT .......................247

Checking Levels ........................... 247

Engine Oil ................................... 248

Engine Coolant ............................ 248

Brake/Clutch Fluid ....................... 249

Windshield And Headlight Washer

Fluid........................................... 250

Automatic Transmission Control

Unit.............................................250

Battery Maintenance .....................251

Pressure Washing..........................251

BATTERY RECHARGING.........................251

Battery Charging Procedure............251

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES................252

Body Lubrication ..........................252

Wiper Blades ................................253

RAISING THE VEHICLE..........................255

WHEELS AND TIRES .............................255

Tire Safety Information .................255

Tires — General Information .........261

Tire Types ....................................265

Spare Tires — If Equipped ............266

Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..........268

Snow Chains ................................269

Tire Rotation Recommendations.....270

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ..........271

Treadwear ....................................271

Traction Grades ............................271

Temperature Grades......................272

STORING THE VEHICLE ........................272

BODYWORK .........................................273

Protection From Atmospheric

Agents ........................................273

Corrosion Warranty........................273

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Preserving The Paintwork ..............273

Maintaining The Finish .................275

Repairing Damage To The Finish.... 277

Bright-Metal Maintenance .............277

Underbody Maintenance................ 277

Aluminium Wheel Maintenance......277

Convertible Top Maintenance......... 278

Plastic Part Maintenance............... 279

INTERIORS ..........................................280

Seats And Fabric Parts..................280

Plastic And Coated Parts ............... 281

Window Interiors ..........................281

Leather Parts — If Equipped ......... 282

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

IDENTIFICATION DATA ..........................283

Identification Numbers .................283

RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLATION

PRESSURE ..........................................284

Checking Tire Pressure..................284

Glossary Of Terms......................... 285

ENGINE ...............................................286

Engine ........................................ 286

TRANSMISSION ...................................287

BRAKES ..............................................287

SUSPENSIONS.....................................287

STEERING............................................287

DIMENSIONS .......................................288

Dimensions.................................. 288

Weights....................................... 289

FLUID CAPACITIES ...............................289

FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS.....................289

Fluids And Lubricants................... 289

PERFORMANCE ....................................291

Performance ................................ 291

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE

FOR YOUR VEHICLE .............................292

Prepare For The Appointment ........ 292

Prepare A List.............................. 292

Be Reasonable With Requests ....... 292

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ....................292

FIAT Customer Center ...................292

FIAT Canada Customer Center........292

In Mexico Contact .........................293

Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin

Islands.........................................293

Customer Assistance For The

Hearing Or Speech Impaired

(TDD/TTY) ....................................293

Service Contract ...........................293

WARRANTY INFORMATION ...................294

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...............294

In The 50 United States And

Washington, D.C. ..........................294

In Canada ....................................294

PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ................295

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

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) in case 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 the key fob is lost, contact an authorized

dealer.

NOTE:

Key fob configuration may vary with

equipped features. Please see the example

shown below:

Key Fob

To use the emergency key, push the mechan-

ical 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 prop-

erly.

1 — Emergency Key

2 — Key Fob

3 — Key Code Number Plate

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 unat-

tended is dangerous for a number of

reasons. A child or others could be seri-

ously or fatally injured. Children should

be warned not to touch the parking

brake, brake pedal or the 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, 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.

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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 to 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 any

of the following:

Placing the ignition in the ACC or ON posi-

tion.

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 “Doors” in this chapter for further

information.

The operation indicator light on the key fob

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).

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The setting change can be completed by

doing any one of the following:

Placing the ignition in the ACC or ON posi-

tion.

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

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 the key fob does not work, and the indi-

cator lights do not flash, the battery may be

low or depleted.

1 — Interior Antenna

2 — Operational Range

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Replace with a new battery (CR2025 type)

before the key fob becomes unusable.

The following conditions indicate that the

battery power is low:

 Key indicator light (green) flashes in the

instrument cluster for about 30 seconds

after the ignition is placed in the OFF posi-

tion.

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 alone, follow

the instructions below.

Replacing The Key Fob Battery

Proceed as follows:

1. Push the mechanical release button and

remove the emergency key.

Emergency Key Removed

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

slightly.

Pry Case Left Side

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.

Pry Case Right Side

1 — Emergency Key

2 — Key Fob Case With Mechanical Re-

lease Button

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4. Separate the key fob case, then remove

the battery.

Remove Back Cover For Battery Replacement

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 emer-

gency key.

Install New Battery

NOTE:

Be careful not to allow the rubber ring 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 START/STOP ignition button. Be careful

to not allow the following because 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 vehicle’s

equipped with an immobilizer system

Contact with devices for electronic

purchases or security passage touch

No Keys Touching The Key Fob

1 — Key Fob Battery

2 — Key Fob Case

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No Key Fob Touching The Key Fob

If the engine cannot be started due to a

discharged key fob battery, the engine can

be started using the following procedure:

1. Continue to depress the brake pedal

firmly until the engine has completely

started.

2. Manual Transmission: Continue to

depress the clutch pedal firmly until the

engine has completely started.

3. Verify that the keyless ignition start indi-

cator light (green) flashes.

4. Touch the START/STOP ignition button

using the backside of the key fob while

the keyless ignition start indicator light

(green) flashes.

5. Verify that the keyless ignition start indi-

cator light (green) turns on.

6. Push the START/STOP ignition button to

start the engine.

Discharged Key Fob Battery Start Procedure

When touching the START/STOP ignition

button using the backside of the key fob,

touch the START/STOP ignition 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 START/

STOP ignition 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 trans-

mission) or brake pedal (automatic trans-

mission).

2. Push the START/STOP ignition button to

change the ignition position. The ignition

cycles in the order of ACC, ON, and OFF

each time the START/STOP ignition

button is pushed.

NOTE:

To change the ignition position again,

perform the operation from the beginning.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

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Emergency Operation For Starting The Engine

If the key warning light (red) illuminates, or

the keyless ignition start indicator light

(amber) flashes, this could indicate that the

engine may not start using the usual starting

method. Contact an authorized dealer as

soon as possible.

If this occurs, the engine can be

force-started. push and hold the START/

STOP ignition button until the engine starts.

Other procedures necessary for starting the

engine such as having the key fob in the

vehicle, and depressing the clutch pedal

(manual transmission) or the brake pedal

(automatic transmission) are required.

Key Fob Cautions

Because the key fob uses low-intensity radio

waves, it may not function under the

following conditions:

The key fob is carried with a communica-

tion device such as cellular phones

The key fob contacts or is covered by a

metal object

The key fob is near electronic devices such

as personal computers

Non-FCA genuine electronic equipment is

installed in the vehicle

There is equipment which discharges

radio waves near the vehicle

The key fob may consume battery power

excessively if it receives high-intensity

radio waves. Do not place the key fob near

electronic devices such as televisions or

personal computers

To avoid damage to the key fob, DO NOT:

Drop the key fob

Get the key fob wet

Disassemble the key fob unless replacing

the battery

Expose the key fob to high temperatures

such as direct sunlight

Expose the key fob to any kind of magnetic

field

Place heavy objects on the key fob

Put the key fob in an ultrasonic cleaner

Put any magnetized objects close to the

key fob

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to

all Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped

in this vehicle:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules and with Innovation, Science and

Economic Development Canada

license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation

is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful inter-

ference, and

2. This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR

d`Innovation, Science and Economic Devel-

opment applicables aux appareils radio

exempts de licence. L'exploitation est

autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouil-

lage, et

2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter

tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,

même si le brouillage est susceptible

d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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