Table Of Contents - Fiat 124 SPIDER 2017 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Vehicles Sold In Canada2
Driving And Alcohol2
Read This Carefully4
How To Use This Manual5
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations6
Accessories Purchased By The Owner6
Installing Electrical/Electronic Devices6
Radio Transmitters And Mobile Phones7
Cell Phone Warning7
Contents9
Graphical Table Of Contents11
Front View11
Rear View12
Instrument Panel13
Interior Overview14
Getting To Know Your Vehicle15
Table Of Contents15
Key Fob16
Keys16
Keyless Entry System17
System Malfunctions/Warnings17
Key Fob Functions17
Key Fob Buttons18
Lock Button18
With The Advanced Keyless Function18
Unlock Button18
Auto Re-Lock Function19
Trunk Button19
Panic Button19
Turning On/Off The Alarm19
Operational Range20
With Advanced Keyless Entry Sensors20
Without Advanced Keyless Entry Sensors20
Key Suspend Function21
Key Fob Battery Replacement21
Replacing The Key Fob Battery21
Emergency Key Removed21
Remove Back Cover For Battery Replacement22
Install New Battery22
Key Fob Cautions22
General Information22
Ignition Switch23
Push Button Start Positions23
Spider Keyless Start/Stop Ignition Button23
Acc (Accessory)23
Advanced Keyless Entry System-If Equipped24
System - If Equipped24
Locking/Unlocking The Doors And The Trunk Lid25
Request Switch Door Functions25
Opening The Trunk Lid25
Electronic Trunk Release25
Modifications And Add-On Equipment26
Immobilizer System26
Operation26
Vehicle Security Alarm System - If Equipped26
Siren/Horn Triggering Conditions27
How To Arm The System27
With The Advanced Keyless Entry Function27
To Turn Off An Armed System28
To Stop The Alarm28
Lock/Unlock With Emergency Key28
Manual Lock/Unlock Knob28
Doors28
Inside Door-Lock Knob29
Operation From Outside29
Central Lock/Unlock29
Central/Power Door Lock Switch29
Double Locking System-If Equipped30
Emergency Key Lock Procedure30
System Deactivation30
Lock/Unlock With Advanced Keyless Entry Function-If Equipped30
To Unlock31
Front Passenger Door Request Switch31
With Vehicle Security Alarm System31
Auto-Lock Function32
Locking/Unlocking With A Key Fob32
Locking/Unlocking With Door-Lock Switch32
Auto Lock/Unlock Function Setting Change Using Door-Lock Switch33
Settings Changing34
Automatic Transmission Vehicles34
Door Unlock (Control) System With Collision Detection-If Equipped34
Manual Adjustment35
Forward/Rearward35
Seat Recline35
Heated Seats35
Heated Seat Buttons36
Non-Adjustable Head Restraints36
Driver And Passenger Head Restraints37
Steering Wheel Adjustment37
Manual Tilt Adjustment37
Outside Mirrors38
Inside Day/Night Mirror38
Rear View Mirror Adjustment38
Reducing Glare From Headlights38
Automatic Dimming Mirror Buttons39
Light/Rain Sensor39
Power Mirror Switch40
Outside Folding Mirror40
Exterior Lights40
Headlight Switch40
Headlight Operation41
Without Auto-Light Control41
With Auto-Light Control41
Daytime Running Lights (Drl)42
High Beams42
Flash To Pass42
Automatic Lighting42
Follow Me Home43
Front Fog Lights43
Turn Signals43
Lane Change Assist43
Afs (Adaptive Front Lighting System)-If Equipped44
Leaving Home Light System44
Adjusting The Headlight When Abroad44
Windsheild Wipers / Washer44
Variable-Speed Intermittent Wipers45
With Auto-Wiper Control45
Auto-Wiper Control45
Adjusting Rain Sensor Sensitivity45
Windshield Washer Nozzles46
Climate Control System46
Operating Tips46
Label Location47
Vent Operation47
Adjusting The Vents47
Center Vents (Driver) And Side Vents47
Central Air Vent48
Operating The Central Air Vent48
Airflow Mode49
Airflow Locations49
Manual Climate Control System50
With Max A/C Function50
Temperature Control Knob51
Mode Selector Knob51
Rear Window Defrost Button51
Air Recirculation Button51
A/C Button52
Heating52
Cooling (With Air Conditioner)52
Ventilation53
Windshield Defrosting And Defogging53
Dehumidifying (With Air Conditioner)53
Automatic Climate Control System54
Blower Control Knob56
A/C Switch57
Operation Of Automatic Air Conditioning57
Sunlight/Temperature Sensor57
Exterior Sensor58
Interior Sensor58
Power Window Controls58
Passenger Control Switches58
Opening/Closing Power Windows59
Auto-Opening Power Windows59
Power Window System Initialization Procedure59
Engine-Off Power Window Operation59
Power Window Lock Switch60
Homelink - If Equipped60
Pre-Programming The System61
Programming The System61
Homelink Buttons61
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming62
Operating The System62
Reprogramming The System62
Erasing Programmed Homelink Buttons62
Internal Equipment63
Storage Compartments63
Center Console63
Seat Side Compartment63
Back Trim Storage Compartment64
Sun Visors64
Interior Lights64
Overhead Light64
Trunk Light65
Illuminated Entry System65
Battery Saver65
Accessory Socket65
Cupholders-If Equipped66
Removing Cup Holders67
Installing Cupholders67
Correct Cupholder Placement67
Incorrect Cupholder Placement67
Windblocker68
Trunk Lid68
Opening68
Using The Remote Release Button-If Equipped68
Using The Electric Trunk Lid Opener69
When Trunk Lid Cannot Be Opened69
Spider Remove Windblocker69
Remove Fasteners69
Cover Removal70
Closing70
Trunk Emergency Release70
Trunk Safety Warning70
Opening The Hood71
Releasing The Hood Latch71
Support Rod Location71
Closing The Hood71
Lowering The Convertible Top72
Lock Release Latch72
Pulling Back On Top Latch Handle72
Convertible Top (Soft Top)72
Removing Striker From Anchor73
Convertible Top Handles73
Retracted Convertible Top73
Raising The Convertible Top74
Unlock Lever Location74
Convertible Handle Location74
Convertible Top Components74
Lock Release Button75
Convertible Top Precautions75
Electric Power Steering76
Power Steering76
Environment Protection Systems76
Emission Control System76
Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel78
Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii) Cybersecurity79
System - Obd Ii79
Control Panel And Instruments80
Instrument Cluster80
Odometer/Trip Computer81
Speedometer81
Instrument Panel Illumination81
Brightness Adjustment81
Cancelling Illumination Dimmer82
Trip Computer And Info Switch82
Spider Instrument Cluster Display Controls82
Distance-To-Empty Mode82
Average Fuel Economy Mode83
Current Fuel Economy Mode83
Current Fuel Economy Display Screen83
Average Vehicle Speed Mode84
Spider Tachometer Display84
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Andn Fuel Gauge84
Fuel Gauge85
Outside Temperature Display85
Changing The Temperature Unit Of The Outside Temperature Display85
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed Display86
Gear Shift Indicator86
Versions With Manual Transmission86
Recommendations For Shifting Upshifting86
Downshifting87
Oil Life Reset87
Reset Method87
Maintenance Monitor - If Equipped87
Oil Life Monitor88
Versions With Fiat Connect 7.090
Fuel Consumption Display90
Fuel Economy Monitor - If Equipped90
Average Fuel Economy Display Screen91
Ending Screen Display91
Warning Lights And Messages92
Vehicles With Fiat Connect 7.092
Red Warning Lights93
Amber Warning Lights97
Green Warning Lights104
Blue Warning Light105
Warning Light (Red Color) On Dashboard Trim106
Warning Light (Amber Color) On Instrument Cluster Trim106
Message Indicated On Display-If Equipped With Fiat Connect 7.0 System107
Warning Sound Is Activated107
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Beep107
Seat Belt Warning Beep Except Mexico107
Mexico108
Ignition Not Switched Off108
Key Removed From Vehicle Warning Beep108
Key Left-In-Trunk Compartment Warning Beep108
Key Left-In-Vehicle Warning Beep109
Vehicle Speed Alarm-If Equipped109
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning Beep-If Equipped109
Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) System Warning Beep-If Equipped109
Personalization Features110
Overview110
Safety113
Safety Systems114
Abs System (Anti-Lock Braking System)114
Tcs System (Traction Control System)114
Tcs/Dsc Indicator Light115
Dsc System (Dynamic Stability Control)115
Dsc Off Indicator Light115
Dsc Off Switch115
Auxiliary Driving Systems116
Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) System116
Activation/Deactivation117
Bsm Warning Lights118
Forward Driving (Bsm System Operation)118
Reverse Driving (Rcta System Operation)118
Function For Cancelling Illumination Dimmer118
Bsm Warning Beep119
Bsm Switch119
Rcta (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) Function119
Rcta Operation119
Rcta Detection120
Sensors Obstructed By Nearby Vehicles120
Another Vehicle Approaching In Direct Rear Of Your Vehicle121
Your Vehicle Parked On A Slant121
Tpms (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)121
Tire Pressure Monitoring System-Lo/Hi Grade121
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Initialization122
Initialization Method122
Tpms Set Switch122
Tire Pressure Monitoring System-Sport Grade123
System Error Activation123
Tires And Wheels124
Changing Tires And Wheels124
Replacing Tires And Wheels124
Occupant Restraint Systems125
Seat Belt Systems126
Seat Belt Precautions126
Except Mexico126
Spider Seat Belt Routing Guide126
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women127
Emergency Locking Mode128
Seat Belt With Automatic Locking Mode128
Automatic Locking Mode128
Lap/Shoulder Belts128
Unfastening The Seat Belt129
Latching/Unlatching The Seat Belt129
Seat Belt Warning Systems129
Seat Belt Extender129
Driver And Passenger Beltalert (If Equipped)130
Seat Belt Pretensioner130
With Passenger Occupant Classification System131
Load Limiter131
Сhild Restraint Precautions131
Child Restraint System Types132
Infant Seat133
Child Seat133
Booster Seat133
Child Seat Installation Position133
Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Light134
Supplementary Restraint System Srs - Air Bag135
Passenger Air Bag Deactivated Light136
Supplementary Restraint System Components137
Without Passenger Occupant Classification System138
How The Srs Air Bags Work139
Seat Belt Pretensioners139
Driver Air Bag139
Passenger Air Bag139
Spider Side Air Bags140
Warning Light/Beep141
Passenger Side Front Air Bag And Child Restraint Systems141
Sun Visor Air Bag Labels141
Srs Air Bag Deployment Criteria142
Limitations To Srs Air Bag143
Limitations To Front/Near Front Collision Detection143
Limitations To Side Collision Detection144
Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor144
Front/Near Front Collision144
Side Collision144
Passenger Not Sitting Correct145
Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Lights145
Maintaining Your Air Bag System147
Event Data Recorder (Edr)148
Recording Of Vehicle Data148
Recorded Data148
Data Handling149
Constant Monitoring149
Starting And Operating150
Starting The Engine151
Models Equipped With A Manual Transmission151
Models Equipped With An Automatic Transmission151
Cold Weather Operation151
Extended Park Starting152
After Starting-Warming Up The Engine152
Stopping The Engine152
Brake System152
Parking Brake153
Setting The Parking Brake153
Releasing The Parking Brake153
Warning Light153
Brake Assist154
Manual Transmission154
Gear Selector154
With Parking Sensor System154
Shift Interlock155
Automatic Transmission - If Equipped155
Gear Selector And Pattern156
Shift Position Indication156
Gear Selector Positions156
Reverse (R)157
Neutral (N)157
Manual (M)157
Active Adaptive Shift (Aas)157
Shift-Lock System158
Shift-Lock Override Access Hole158
Manual Shift Mode158
Manual Shift Mode Indication159
Gear Position Indication159
Manually Shifting Up/Down159
Second Gear Fixed Mode159
Driving Tips160
Climbing Steep Grades From A Stop160
Descending Steep Grades160
Electronic Speed Control160
Activating Electronic Speed Control161
Electronic Speed Control Buttons161
Deactivating Electronic Speed Control161
Setting A Desired Speed162
Increasing Speed162
To Increase Speed Using Cruise Control Button162
Increasing Speed With A Single Resume/+ Button Operation162
Decreasing Speed163
Resume Speed163
Temporarily Cancelling The System163
Rear Radar Sensors164
Radar Sensor Locations164
Radar Sensors - If Equipped164
Parking Sensor Locations165
Rear Park Assist - If Equipped165
Sensor Detection Range166
System Operation166
Parking Sensor Audible Alert167
Rear Sensor167
Rear Corner Sensor167
When Warning Alert Is Activated168
Rear Camera Location169
Switching The Display To Rear-View Monitor Mode169
Parkview Rear Backup Camera - If Equipped169
Display170
Camera View170
Camera Field Of View170
Looking At The Display171
Vehicle Width Guide Lines (Yellow)171
Distance Guide Lines171
Rear-View Monitor Operation171
Entering Parking Spot172
Road Conditions And Displayed Image173
When The Vehicle Slopes Due To The Weight Of Passengers And Load173
When The Road Behind The Vehicle Slopes Steeply173
Downgrade Camera Angle174
Three-Dimensional Object Behind The Vehicle174
Adjusting The Image Quality174
Image Quality Adjustments174
Refueling The Vehicle175
Fuel Requirements175
Reformulated Gasoline175
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends175
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles176
Mmt In Gasoline176
Materials Added To Fuel176
Fuel System Cautions176
Carbon Monoxide Warnings177
Refueling Procedure177
Fuel Filler Door177
Fuel Filler Cap177
Emergency Flap Opening178
Trunk Interior178
Fuel Door Emergency Release178
Vehicle Loading179
Gross Axle Weight Rating (Gawr)179
Curb Weight179
Towing Trailers180
Recreational Towing180
Engine Break-In Recommendation180
Saving Fuel And Protection Of The Environment180
Hazardous Driving181
Floor Mat Safety Information181
Floor Mat Retention Post Location181
Rocking The Vehicle182
Winter Driving182
Tire Chains183
Driving In Flooded Area184
Overloading184
Driving On Uneven Road185
In Case Of Emergency186
Hazard Warning Lights187
Control187
Replacing A Bulb187
Replacement Bulbs189
Light Bulbs190
Front And Rear Lights190
Headlights (Low Beam) (If Equipped With Halogen Bulb)190
Replacing Exterior Lights190
Headlights (High Beam) With Daytime Running Lights191
Head Lamp Assembly191
Mud Guard191
Front Direction Indicator Lights191
Front Direction Indicator Housing192
Direction Indicator Lamp Connector192
Fog Lights192
Side Direction Indicator Lights192
Side Direction Indicator193
Front Side Marker (If Equipped With Halogen Bulb)193
Rear Direction Indicator Lights194
Trunk Trim194
Rear Direction Indicator Socket194
Taillight Housing Fasteners194
Rear Of Vehicle195
Taillight Housing195
Reverse Light195
Rear Side Marker195
Side Marker Housing196
License Plate Lights196
Replacing Interior Light Bulbs197
Replacing Fuses198
Fuse Location198
Interior Fuses198
Fuse Panel Cover198
Underhood Fuses199
Fuse Block (Engine Compartment)200
Fuse Block Interior204
Changing A Wheel206
Tools Location206
Jacking Instructions-If Equipped206
To Remove The Jack206
To Secure The Jack207
Maintenance207
Conditions Of Non-Use207
Changing Procedure207
Removing A Tire208
Loosen Lug Nuts Counterclockwise208
Raising The Jack208
Front Jacking Location209
Jack With Lug Wrench Attached209
Locking Lug Nuts-If Equipped209
To Remove An Antitheft Lug Nut209
To Install The Antitheft Lug Nut210
Mounting The Tire210
Clean Mounting Surface210
Lug Nut Tightening Order210
Tire Service Storage211
Tire Service Kit Components And Operation211
Tire Service Usage Precautions212
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service212
Tire Service Kit Location213
Sealant Bottle With Injection Hose213
Air Compressor With Hose And Plug213
Install Air Compressor To Sealant Bottle214
Valve And Valve Cover214
Sealant Bottle Into Air Compressor214
Repaired Tire Sticker215
Install Injection Hose To Sealant Bottle215
Attaching Injection Hose To Sealant Bottle217
Turn Valve Core Counterclockwise218
Injection Hose Into Valve218
Squeeze Sealant Into Tire218
Turn Valve Core Clockwise To Reinstall218
Air Compressor Hose Into Valve219
Replacing The Bottle220
Preparations For Jump Starting220
Jump Start Locations221
Jump-Starting Procedure221
Positive Terminal Cover221
Bump Starting222
Starting A Flooded Engine222
Overheating222
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment223
If Neither Coolant Nor Steam Is Escaping223
Towing The Vehicle223
Attaching The Tow Eyes223
Front Bumper Cap Location224
Rear Bumper Cap Location224
Installing Front Towing Eye225
Installing Rear Tow Eye225
Emergency Towing225
Towing Description225
Servicing And Maintenance226
Owner Maintenance Precautions227
When Refueling Perform Inspection Of227
At Least Monthly Perform Inspection Of227
Introduction227
At Least Twice A Year Perform Inspection Of228
Periodic Checks228
Heavy-Duty Use Of The Vehicle228
Severe Duty All Models228
Scheduled Servicing Plan229
Engine Compartment234
Checking Levels234
Engine Oil235
Inspecting Engine Oil Level235
Engine Oil Consumption235
Engine Coolant235
Coolant Reservoir236
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level236
Brake Fluid Reservoir236
Windshield And Headlight Washer Fluid237
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level237
Automatic Transmission Control Unit237
Battery Maintenance237
Battery Recharging238
Battery Charging Procedure238
Maintenance Procedures238
Body Lubrication238
Wiper Blades239
Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades239
Blade Replacement239
Blade Assembly And Arm239
Blade Holder240
Metal Stiffeners240
Reassemble Blade240
Raising The Vehicle240
Wheels And Tires241
Tire Safety Information241
Tire Markings241
Tire Identification Number (Tin)241
Tire Terminology And Definitions242
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure243
Example Tire Placard Location (Door & B-Pillar)243
Tire And Loading Information Placard243
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit244
Metric Example For Load Limit244
Tire Pressure246
Tread Wear246
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability246
Tire Inflation Pressures246
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation247
Radial Ply Tires247
Tire Repair247
Run Flat Tires-If Equipped248
Tire Spinning248
Tread Wear Indicators248
Life Of Tire248
Replacement Tires249
Tire Types249
All Season Tires-If Equipped249
Summer Or Three Season Tires-If Equipped250
Snow Tires250
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel-If Equipped250
Compact Spare Tire-If Equipped251
Collapsible Spare Tire-If Equipped251
Full Size Spare-If Equipped251
Limited Use Spare-If Equipped252
Snow Chains252
Tire Rotation Recommendations253
Rotation Diagram253
With Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)253
Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades254
Traction Grades254
Temperature Grades254
Storing The Vehicle255
Bodywork255
Protection From Atmospheric Agents255
Preserving The Paintwork256
Etching Caused By Acid Rain Or Industrial Fallout256
Damage Caused By Bird Dropping/Insects/Tree Sap256
Water Marks257
Paint Chipping257
Maintaining The Finish257
Washing257
Waxing258
Repairing Damage To The Finish258
Bright-Metal Maintenance259
Underbody Maintenance259
Aluminium Wheel Maintenance259
Convertible Top Maintenance259
Drain Filter Cleaning260
Drain Filter Location260
Drain Filter Tab260
Plastic Part Maintenance261
Interiors261
Seats And Fabric Parts261
Vinyl262
Fabric262
Interior Panels262
Lap/Shoulder Belt262
Plastic And Coated Parts263
Instrument Panel Precautions263
Window Interiors263
Leather Parts263
Technical Specifications265
Identification Data266
Chassis Number/Vehicle Identification Number266
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label266
Vehicle Emission Control Information Label266
Tire Pressure Label267
Engine Number267
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure267
Checking Tire Pressure268
Glossary Of Terms268
Engine269
Transmission270
Brakes271
Suspensions272
Steering273
Dimensions274
Trunk Volume: 4.9 Cu. Ft.274
Curb Weight: 2436 Lbs (1105 Kg)275
Fluid Capacities276
Fluids And Lubricants277
Performance279
Electromagnetic Compatibility280
Customer Assistance282
Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle283
If You Need Assistance283
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)284
Reporting Safety Defects285
Warranty Information285
Publication Order Forms286
Treadwear286
Index288
Installation Of Radio Transmitting Equipment299