Table Of Contents - Fiat 124 Spider Abarth 2018 User Manual

Table of Contents

How To Use This Manual5
Getting To Know Your Vehicle9
Table Of Contents9
Keys10
Key Fob10
Key Fob Functions11
Key Suspend Function11
Key Fob Battery Replacement11
Engine Start Function When Key Fob Battery Is Discharged12
Ignition Switch14
Push Button Start Positions14
Keyless Start/Stop Ingition Button View14
Advanced Keyless Entry System - If Equipped15
Immobilizer System16
Vehicle Security Alarm System - If Equipped16
Doors17
Lock/Unlock With Emergency Key17
Manual Lock/Unlock Knob17
Central Lock/Unlock18
Double Locking System18
Lock/Unlock With Advanced Keyless Entry Function19
Emergency Key Lock Procedure19
Request Switch On Exterior Door Handle19
Front Passenger Door Request Switch20
With Vehicle Security Alarm System20
Auto-Lock Function20
Seats Manual Adjustment21
Auto Re-Lock Function21
Locking/Unlocking With Door-Lock Switch21
Seat Recline22
Heated Seats22
Non-Adjustable Head Restraints23
Driver And Passenger Head Restraints23
Steering Wheel Adjustment24
Outside Mirrors24
Inside Day / Night Mirror25
Rear View Mirror Adjustment25
Reducing Glare From Headlights25
Automatic Dimming Mirror25
Power Mirrors26
Exterior Lights27
Headlights27
Daytime Running Lights (Drl)27
High Beams27
Flash To Pass28
Automatic Lighting28
Follow Me Home28
Front Fog Lights28
Windshield Wipers And Washer29
Turn Signals29
Lane Change Assist29
Adaptive Front Lighting System (Afs)29
Auto-Wiper Control30
Adjusting Rain Sensor Sensitivity30
Windshield Washer31
Manual Climate Control System With Max A/C Function32
Automatic Climate Control System34
Power Window Controls36
Power Window Switch Function37
Auto-Opening Power Windows37
Power Window System Initialization Procedure37
Homelink System38
Power Window Lock Switch38
Homelink - If Equipped38
Programming The Homelink System39
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming40
Operating The System40
Reprogramming The System40
Erasing Programmed Homelink Buttons40
Trunk Lid41
Using The Remote Release Button For Trunk Lid41
Interior Trunk Lid Release Button41
Using The Electric Trunk Lid Opener41
When Trunk Lid Cannot Be Opened42
Closing The Trunk42
Trunk Emergency Release43
Trunk Safety Warning43
Opening The Hood43
Closing The Hood44
Convertible Top (Soft Top)45
Lock Release Latch45
Pulling The Top Latch Handle Rearward46
Removing Striker From Anchor46
Convertible Top Handles46
Raising The Convertible Top47
Convertible Top Precautions48
Instrument Panel51
Instrument Cluster52
Control Panel And Instruments52
Odometer/Trip Computer53
Instrument Panel Illumination53
Brightness Adjustment53
Trip Computer And Info Switch54
Instrument Cluster Display Controls54
Distance To Empty Display Screen54
Current Fuel Economy Display Screen54
Warning Lights And Messages55
Maintenance Monitor - If Equipped55
Red Warning Lights57
Parking Brake Warning57
Ebd (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution) System Warning57
Alternator Failure58
Low Engine Oil Pressure58
Door-Open Warning Light59
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light60
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning60
Key Warning Light — Illuminated61
Key Warning Light — Flashing61
Amber Warning Lights62
Abs Warning Light62
Malfunction Indicator Light62
Tpms (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Warning Light64
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light65
Automatic Transmission Warning Light66
Master Warning Light66
Cold Start Disable Indicator Light66
Electric Throttle Control Warning Light66
Led Headlight Warning Light67
Bsm (Blind Spot Monitoring) Off Indicator Light67
Low Fuel Warning Light67
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light67
Tcs / Dsc System Indicator Light68
Dsc Off Indicator Light68
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light68
Left Direction Indicator69
Right Direction Indicator69
Parking Lights And Normal Beam Headlights69
Cruise Control Light/Key Indicator Light69
High Beam Headlights70
Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light70
Warning Light (Red Color) On Dashboard Trim71
Seat Belt Warning Light71
Warning Light (Amber Color) On Instrument Cluster Trim71
Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light71
Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii72
Temperature Warning72
System - Obd Ii72
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs73
Safety75
Safety Systems76
Abs System (Anti-Lock Braking System)76
Tcs System (Traction Control System)76
Tcs / Dsc Indicator Light77
Dsc System (Dynamic Stability Control)77
Dsc Off Switch77
Auxiliary Driving Systems78
Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) System78
Bsm Detection Areas79
Bsm Activation / Deactivation79
Bsm Warning Lights80
Forward Driving (Bsm System Operation)80
Reverse Driving (Rcta System Operation)80
Function For Canceling Illumination Dimmer81
Bsm Warning Beep81
Bsm Switch81
Rcta (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) Function81
Rcta Operation82
With Rear View Camera82
Rcta Detection82
Sensors Obstructed By Nearby Vehicles83
Another Vehicle Approaching Directly To The Rear Of Your Vehicle83
Your Vehicle Parked On An Incline83
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)84
Tpms System Error Activation85
Tpms - Tires And Wheels85
Tpms - Changing Tires And Wheels85
Replacing Tires And Wheels86
Occupant Restraint System87
Seat Belt Systems87
Seat Belt Precautions87
Seat Belt Routing Guide88
Restraint System: Important Safety Precautions89
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women90
Emergency Locking Mode90
Seat Belt With Automatic Locking Mode90
Automatic Locking Mode90
Lap/Shoulder Belts91
Fastening The Seat Belt91
Adjusting The Seat Belt91
Unfastening The Seat Belt91
Seat Belt Warning Systems92
Driver And Passenger Beltalert92
Seat Belt Pretensioner92
Latching/Unlatching The Seat Belt92
Child Restraints Precautions93
Load Limiter93
Child Restraint System Types94
Infant Seat95
Child Seat95
Booster Seat95
Child Seat Installation Positions96
Supplementary Restraints System Srs - Air Bag97
Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Light97
Passenger Air Bag Deactivated Light98
Supplementary Restraint System Components99
How The Srs Air Bags Work101
Seat Belt Pretensioners101
Driver Air Bag101
Driver Side Air Bags101
Passenger Air Bag102
Side Air Bags102
With Passenger Occupant Classification System103
Warning Light/Beep103
Passenger Side Front Air Bag And Child Restraint Systems104
Sun Visor Air Bag Labels104
Srs Air Bag Deployment Criteria105
Limitations To Srs Air Bag107
Limitations To Front / Near Front Collision Detection107
Limitations To Side Collision Detection108
Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor109
Passenger Not Sitting Correct110
Passenger Air Bag Deactivated110
Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light On/Off Condition Chart111
Event Data Recorder (Edr)113
Maintaining Your Air Bag System113
Constant Monitoring114
Enhanced Accident Response System115
Starting And Operating117
Starting The Engine118
Models Equipped With A Manual Transmission - Starting118
Models Equipped With An Automatic Transmission - Starting118
Stopping The Engine118
Brake System119
Parking Brake119
Setting The Parking Brake120
Releasing The Parking Brake120
Brake Pad Wear Indicator120
Brake Assist120
Manual Transmission121
Gear Selector View121
Shift Interlock122
Automatic Transmission - If Equipped122
Gear Selector Positions123
Park (P)123
Reverse (R)124
Neutral (N)124
Drive (D)124
Manual (M)125
Shift-Lock System125
Shift Lock Override125
Manual Shift Mode125
Manual Shift Mode Indication126
Gear Position Indication126
Manually Shifting Up/Down126
Paddle Mode126
Sport Mode127
Driving Tips127
Climbing Steep Grades From A Stop127
Descending Steep Grades127
Speed Control128
Setting A Desired Speed128
To Increase Speed129
Resume Speed129
Temporarily Canceling The System130
Rear Park Assist - If Equipped130
Parking Sensor Locations131
Sensor Detection Range (Rear Park Assist)131
Parkview Rear Backup Camera - If Equipped131
Looking At The Display132
Rear View Camera Operation133
Vehicle Width Guide Lines133
Entering Parking Spot133
Adjusting The Image Quality134
Refueling The Vehicle135
Fuel Requirements135
Reformulated Gasoline135
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends135
Mmt In Gasoline136
Materials Added To Fuel136
Fuel System Cautions136
Carbon Monoxide Warnings137
Refueling Procedure137
Fuel Filler Door137
Fuel Filler Cap137
Recreational Towing138
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release138
Towing Trailers138
In Case Of Emergency139
Hazard Warning Lights140
Replacing A Bulb140
Replacement Bulbs142
Replacing Exterior Lights143
Headlights (Low Beam)143
Headlights (High Beam) With Daytime Running Lights143
Front Direction Indicator Lights144
Head Lamp Assembly144
Front Direction Indicator Housing144
Direction Indicator Lamp Connector144
Fog Lights145
Brake Lights / Tail Lights145
Side Direction Indicator Lights145
Front Side Marker146
Rear Direction Indicator Lights146
Rear Direction Indicator Socket147
Taillight Housing147
Reverse Light148
Rear Side Marker148
License Plate Lights148
Replacig Fuses149
License Plate Light Housing149
Fuse Location150
Interior Fuses150
Fuse Panel Cover150
Fuse Puller View150
Underhood Fuses151
Fuse Block (Engine Compartment)152
Fuse Block Interior156
Jacking And Tire Changing158
Tools Location158
Preparations For Jacking158
Jack Location158
To Secure The Jack159
Jack Maintenance159
Conditions Of Jack Non-Use159
Jacking Instructions159
Removing A Tire160
Loosen Lug Nuts Counterclockwise160
Raising The Jack160
Front Jacking Location161
Jack With Lug Wrench Attached161
Mounting The Tire161
Clean Mounting Surface161
Tire Service Kit162
Tire Service Usage Precautions163
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit163
Tire Service Kit Location164
Sealant Bottle With Injection Hose164
Air Compressor With Hose And Plug164
Install Air Compressor To Sealant Bottle165
Valve And Valve Cover165
Sealant Bottle Into Air Compressor165
Repaired Tire Sticker166
Install Injection Hose To Sealant Bottle166
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit - Warning167
Attaching Injection Hose To Sealant Bottle168
Air Compressor With Hose And Plug View170
Jump Starting - Preparation171
Jump Starting Procedure172
Jump Start Locations172
Positive Terminal Cover View172
If Your Engine Overheats173
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment173
Towing The Vehicle174
If Neither Coolant Nor Steam Is Escaping174
Attaching The Tow Eyes174
Front Bumper Cap Location175
Rear Bumper Cap Location175
Installing Front Towing Eye175
Installing Rear Tow Eye175
Enhanced Accident Response System (Ears)176
Emergency Towing176
Event Data Recorder (Edr) Info177
Servicing And Maintenance179
Introduction180
Owner Maintenance Precautions181
When Refueling Perform Inspection Of181
At Least Twice A Year181
Periodic Checks181
Heavy-Duty Use Of The Vehicle182
Scheduled Servicing Plan183
Engine Compartment Checks189
Engine Oil190
Engine Coolant190
Inspecting Coolant Level191
Brake/Clutch Fluid191
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level191
Windshield And Headlight Washer Fluid192
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level192
Automatic Transmission Control Unit192
Battery Maintenance192
Battery Recharging193
Battery Replacement193
Raising The Vehicle194
Wheels And Tires194
Tire Safety Information194
Tire Markings194
Tire Sizing Chart195
Load Identification196
Tire Identification Number (Tin)196
Tire Terminology And Definitions197
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure198
Example Tire Placard Locations198
Loading198
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit199
Metric Example For Load Limit199
Tires General Information201
Tire Pressure201
Tire Inflation Pressures201
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation202
Radial Ply Tires202
Tire Repair202
Run Flat Tires203
Tire Spinning203
Tread Wear Indicators203
Life Of Tire203
Replacement Tires204
Tire Types205
All Season Tires205
Snow Tires205
Spare Tires205
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel206
Compact Spare Tire206
Collapsible Spare Tire206
Full Size Spare207
Limited Use Spare207
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care207
Dark Vapor Chrome, Black Satin Chrome, Or Low Gloss Clear Coat Wheels208
Snow Chains208
Tire Rotation Recommendations209
With Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)210
Treadwear210
Traction Grades210
Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades210
Bodywork211
Temperature Grades (Tires)211
Preserving The Paintwork211
Etching Caused By Acid Rain Or Industrial Fallout212
Damage Caused By Bird Dropping/Insects/Tree Sap212
Water Marks212
Paint Chipping213
Maintaining The Finish213
Washing213
Waxing214
Interiors Care215
Seats And Fabric Parts215
Interior Panels215
Lap / Shoulder Belt215
Plastic And Coated Parts216
Instrument Panel Precautions216
Technical Specifications217
Identification Numbers218
Model Plate218
Chassis Number/Vehicle Identification Number218
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label218
Vehicle Emission Control Information Label219
Tire Pressure Label219
Engine Number219
Engine Data220
Dimensions221
Weights221
Fluid Capacities222
Fluids And Lubricants Data223
Performance225
Multimedia227
Cybersecurity228
Road Safety229
Reception Conditions229
Care And Maintenance (Multimedia)229
Fiat Connect 7.0230
Steering Wheel Controls230
Seek Switch230
Usb Audio Bluetooth/Audio230
Audio Set231
Multimedia Control Knob Operation231
Volume Knob Operation231
Touch Panel Operation231
Home Screen232
Operating The Radio232
Settings (Screen)233
Aux/Usb/Ipod Mode233
How To Connect Usb Port/Auxiliary Jack233
How To Use Aux Mode234
Bluetooth Hands Free234
Device Pairing234
Device Selection235
Connecting Other Devices235
Making A Call235
Import Contact (Download Phonebook)235
Receiving An Incoming Call236
Navigation236
Sd Card236
Navigating On The Map236
Objects On The Map237
Selecting The Destination Of A Route237
Selecting The Destination From The Poi (Point Of Interest)238
Selecting The Destination From Your Favorites238
Modifying The Route238
Settings Menu239
Map Settings239
Customer Assistance241
Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle242
If You Need Assistance242
Warranty Information244
Reporting Safety Defects244
Publication Order Forms245
Index246