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If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals or Warranty Booklets by calling 1 888 242-6342 (U.S.) or 1 800 387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
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Dear Customer, We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing a Fiat 124 Spider. We have written this User Guide to help you get to know all the features of your vehicle and use it in the best possible way.
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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.
How To Use This Manual ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Each time directions (left/right or forward/backwards) 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.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY STARTING AND OPERATING IN CASE OF EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MULTIMEDIA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INDEX...
KEYS Warning! Key Fob A code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set; detach this Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic transmission into PARK or the plate and store it in a safe place (not in manual transmission into FIRST gear or the vehicle) for use if you need to make REVERSE, apply the parking brake,...
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An audible beep will be heard and the Key Suspend Function Note: indicator lights will flash once. Refer to Replacing the battery at an authorized If a key fob is left in the vehicle, the “Personalization Features” located in dealer is recommended to prevent functions of the key fob left in the “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel”...
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2. Insert a coin, a flat blade screw 5. Insert a new battery with the positive driver, or the tip of your emergency key pole facing up. Then, cover the battery into the now exposed slot and carefully with the battery cap. pry in the direction of the arrows to 6.
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Engine Start Function 4. Touch the keyless ignition (manual transmission) or the brake When Key Fob Battery Is pedal is fully depressed (automatic START/STOP button using the Discharged backside of the key fob while the transmission). keyless ignition start indicator light When starting the engine by holding the If there is a malfunction with the keyless (green) flashes.
IGNITION SWITCH General Information Note: The following regulatory statement The engine starts by pushing the Push Button Start applies to all Radio Frequency (RF) keyless ignition START/STOP button Positions devices equipped in this vehicle: while depressing the clutch pedal The system operates only when the key (manual transmission) or the brake This device complies with Part 15 of the fob is within operational range.
ADVANCED ACC (Accessory) Never leave children alone in a vehicle, KEYLESS ENTRY Some electrical accessories will operate or with access to an unlocked vehicle. SYSTEM — IF and the indicator light (amber) Allowing children to be in a vehicle EQUIPPED illuminates.
VEHICLE SECURITY General Information If the key fob does not operate ALARM SYSTEM — The following regulatory statement when pushing a button, the operational IF EQUIPPED applies to all Radio Frequency (RF) range becomes too small, or warning devices equipped in this vehicle: light may not illuminate or flash the Immobilizer System battery may be weak or discharged.
DOORS If the engine does not start after three Manual Lock/Unlock Knob or more tries, contact an authorized Lock/Unlock With dealer. Operation From Inside Emergency Key If the warning light flashes continuously To lock any door from the inside, push Both doors, trunk lid, and fuel door lock while you are driving, do not turn the the door-lock knob.
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Operation From Outside device; these devices may block the Never leave children alone in a vehicle, key fob’s wireless signal and prevent To lock the passenger door with the or with access to an unlocked vehicle. the keyless-go system from starting door-lock knob from the outside, push Allowing children to be in a vehicle the vehicle.
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System Activation The system can be activated by pushing the lock button on the key fob Proceed as follows: twice within three seconds. 1. Close both the windows and the With The Advanced Keyless convertible top. Function: the system can be activated by pushing the request switch on the 2.
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Front Passenger Door Request A beep sound is heard for confirmation Opening the trunk lid. Switch: when the doors, and fuel filler door are Not operating the key fob for ten locked/unlocked using the request To unlock both doors and the fuel filler seconds.
SEATS The hazard warning lights will flash Opening a door or the trunk lid. once (even if the driver is in the Placing the ignition in any position Manual Adjustment operational range, both doors, trunk lid, other than the OFF position. and the fuel filler door are locked Forward / Rearward Locking/Unlocking With A Key Fob...
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Seat Recline Heated Seats The temperature of the seat warmer To recline the seatback, lift up the cannot be adjusted beyond High, Mid On some models, the front driver and recline lever and lean back until the and Low. passenger seats may be equipped with desired position has been reached, heaters in both the seat cushions and Once a heat setting is selected,...
NON-ADJUSTABLE Driver And Passenger Warning! Head Restraints HEAD RESTRAINTS Your vehicle is equipped with The non-adjustable head restraints are non-adjustable head restraints on the Persons who are unable to feel pain to form fitted into the upper structure of driver's and passenger's seatbacks. the skin because of advanced age, chronic the seatback, and are designed to illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,...
STEERING WHEEL MIRRORS Warning! Steering Wheel Outside Mirrors Adjustment Mirror Types: Do not adjust the steering column while To change the angle of the steering wheel: Flat Type (Driver Side): flat surface driving. Adjusting the steering column while 1. With the gear selector in the PARK driving or driving with the steering column mirror.
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Inside Day / Night Mirror Rear View Mirror Adjustment Before driving, adjust the rear view mirror to center on the view through the rear window. 04060102-MAN-002AB 04060102-36E-666 Mirror Adjustment Lever Automatic Dimming Mirror Buttons 1 — Mirror Adjustment Lever 1 — Off A —...
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To reactivate the automatic dimming Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors function, push the on button ( I ). The ignition must be in the ACC or ON Manually fold the outside mirror The indicator light will illuminate. position to adjust the outside power rearward until it is flush with the vehicle.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS Daytime Running Lights high beam indicator in the (DRL) instrument cluster illuminates while the Headlights high beams are active. The daytime running lights turn on Rotate the headlight switch to automatically when the vehicle starts Automatic Lighting activate/deactivate the headlights, moving.
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Follow Me Home With Auto-Light Control When the fog light switch is in the The Follow Me Home Light System position and the headlight switch is turns on the headlights (low beams) for in AUTO position, the front fog lights will a period of time after the ignition is stay on.
WINDSHIELD Three-Flash Turn Signal With Auto-Wiper Control WIPERS / WASHER After releasing the turn signal lever, the When the wiper lever is in the AUTO turn signal indicator flashes three times. position, the rain sensor will sense the Windshield Wipers And amount of rainfall on the windshield and The operation can be cancelled by Washer...
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However, if the wipers cannot remove Warning! this ice, dirt or debris, the auto-wiper control will stop operation. In this case, set the wiper lever to the low speed Keep hands and scrapers clear of the position or high speed position for windshield when the wiper lever is in the manual operation, or remove the ice, AUTO position and the ignition is cycled...
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Windshield Washer Pull the wiper/washer lever rearward and hold it to spray washer fluid onto the windshield. With the wiper lever in the OFF, intermittent, or AUTO position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is released. 04110109-115-001AB Warning! Windshield Washer Nozzles With Headlight Washers Sudden loss of visibility through the...
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual Climate Control System With MAX A/C function 06010300-122-002 Manual Climate Controls With MAX A/C 1 — Temperature Control Knob 4 — Rear Window Defrost Button 2 — Blower Control Knob 5 — Air Recirculation Button 3 — Mode Selector Knob 6 —...
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Controls 1 – Temperature Control Knob: Turn it clockwise for hotter temperatures and counterclockwise for colder temperatures. 2 – Blower Control Knob: The blower has seven speeds. Turn the knob clockwise to increase blower speed or counterclockwise to decrease blower speed.
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Automatic Climate Control System 06010900-122-999 Automatic Climate Controls — Type A 1 — Temperature Control Knob 4 — Rear Window Defrost Button 2 — Blower Control Knob 5 — Air Recirculation Button 3 — Mode Selector Knob 6 — A/C Button...
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06010900122 Automatic Climate Controls — Type B 1 — Temperature Control Knob 4 — Rear Window Defrost Button 2 — Blower Control Knob 5 — Air Recirculation Button 3 — Mode Selector Knob 6 — A/C Button...
POWER WINDOWS Controls 1 – Temperature Control Knob: Turn it Power Window Controls clockwise for hotter temperatures and The ignition must be placed in the ON counterclockwise for colder temperatures. position for the power windows to 2 – Blower Control Knob: The fan has operate.
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Resetting of the automatic function can After the system has been re-initialized, 1. Locked Position (Button be performed using the master control Pushed): only the driver's power passenger window can be fully opened switches or each passenger door automatically using the master control window can be operated.
HOMELINK — IF 3. Simultaneously press and hold both feature as required by Federal safety EQUIPPED the chosen HomeLink and hand-held standards. This includes most garage door transmitter buttons. Do not release opener models manufactured after 1982. General Information the buttons until step four has been Do not use a garage door opener without The HomeLink system replaces up to completed.
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Note: If the HomeLink indicator light 8. At the garage door opener receiver Gate Operator/Canadian Programming does not change to a rapidly blinking (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate light, contact HomeLink at the “learn” or “smart” button. This can Canadian radio-frequency laws require usually be found where the hanging www.homelink.com or call...
TRUNK LID Operating The System Using The Remote Release Button — If Equipped Push the programmed HomeLink Opening button to operate a programmed device. Warning! The code will continue being transmitted for a maximum of 20 seconds. Before opening the trunk lid, remove any snow and ice accumulation on it.
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Using The Electric Trunk Lid The trunk lid can be closed when the Proceed as follows: Opener doors are locked with the key fob left in 1. Close the convertible top and the vehicle. However, to prevent locking With the remote release button: a trunk remove the windblocker.
TRUNK EMERGENCY 3. Partially peel back the cover on the Trunk Safety Warning right side of the vehicle. RELEASE As a security measure, a trunk internal Warning! emergency release lever is built into the rear tail panel. In the event of an Do not allow children to have access to the adult or child being locked inside trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from...
HOOD Opening The Hood To open the hood, proceed as follows: 1. With the vehicle in PARK, pull the release handle located to the left of the steering wheel, below the instrument panel. 07030201-122-001AB 07030201-123-002 Sliding The Latch Lever To The Right Inserting Support Rod Into Hole 2 —...
CONVERTIBLE TOP 4. Verify that the support rod is 3. Push forward on the release latch. secured in the clip before closing the (SOFT TOP) There is a red indicator showing that hood. the latch is open. Lowering The Convertible Top 5.
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4. With the lock release latch pushed 6. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold forward (red indicator visible), pull the the convertible top along the front edge top latch handle rearward to unlock it. and pull it toward the rear of the vehicle. To lower the convertible top from inside the vehicle, use the convertible top handles.
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3. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold Sit in the seat with the seat belt correctly the convertible top along the front edge fastened when the vehicle is moving: and pull it towards the vehicle front. standing in the vehicle, or sitting on the To raise the convertible top from inside convertible top storage area or center the vehicle, use the convertible top...
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5. If the red indicator is visible on the Note: Do not spray water directly near lock release button, the convertible top the seam of the window and is not locked. After locking the convertible top when flushing away dirt convertible top, verify that the red on the soft top with water.
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The soft top is made of high quality material and if it is not maintained Caution! correctly, the material could harden, becomes stained, or have an uneven gloss. Before opening the convertible top, make sure the rear window defroster Lowering the convertible top while switch is turned off.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS ....48 MAINTENANCE MONITOR — IF EQUIPPED ....51 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES .
CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS Instrument Cluster 05020103-121-001AB-MPG Instrument Cluster 1 — Odometer/Trip Computer And Trip Computer Button/Dashboard Illumination 2 — Tachometer 3 — Speedometer 4 — Automatic Transmission Info Display 5 — Odometer/Trip Computer Info/Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge/Fuel Gauge/Outside Temperature/Cruise Control/Info Switch Display...
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Odometer/Trip Computer Trip Computer Instrument Panel Illumination The trip computer can record the total The display mode can be changed from distance of two trips. One is recorded in Brightness Adjustment odometer to “Trip computer A” to “Trip “Trip A”, and the other is recorded in The brightness of the instrument panel computer B”...
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Cancelling Illumination Dimmer Rotate the knob to the right until a beep is heard while the instrument cluster is dimmed with the ignition switched ON. If the instrument cluster's visibility is reduced due to glare from surrounding brightness, cancel the illumination dimmer.
MAINTENANCE WARNING LIGHTS Less serious failures are indicated by a MONITOR — IF AND MESSAGES warning "cycle" with a shorter duration. EQUIPPED The display cycle of both categories Warning Lights And can be interrupted. The instrument Messages Oil Life Reset panel warning light will stay on until the Note: Proceed as follows:...
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For the following warning/indicator Low Fuel Warning Light The light turns on when the ignition is lights: switched on for an operation check, Seat Belt Warning Light and turns off a few seconds later or Master Warning Light Door Ajar Warning Light when the engine is started.
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Red Warning Lights Warning Light What It Means Parking Brake Warning - Warning Light Inspection/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Parking Brake Warning / Warning Light Inspection The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched to START or ON.
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Warning Light What It Means Alternator Failure If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alternator or of the charging system. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an authorized dealer.
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Warning Light What It Means Door-Open Warning Light The light turns on if any door is not closed securely. Close the door securely. Warning! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision.
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Red Warning Lights Warning Light What It Means High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and illuminates when the engine coolant temperature increases further. Handling Procedure Flashing Light: drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can find a safe place to stop the vehicle and wait for the engine to cool down.
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Red Warning Lights Warning Light What It Means Key Warning Light — Illuminated If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it illuminates continuously. Note: If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light (amber) flashes, the engine may not start.
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Amber Warning Lights Warning Light What It Means ABS Warning Light If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, when the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS.
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Warning! A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants, wood, cardboard, etc. This could result in death or serious injury to the driver, occupants or others.
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Amber Warning Lights Warning Light What It Means TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Warning Light — If Equipped The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these cases, optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
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Caution! The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style.
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Amber Warning Lights Warning Light What It Means Automatic Transmission Warning Light — If Equipped The light illuminates when the transmission has a problem. Note: If the automatic transmission warning light illuminates, the transmission has an electrical problem. Continuing to drive your vehicle in this condition could cause damage to your transmission.
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Amber Warning Lights Warning Lights What It Means Led Headlight Warning Light This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the LED headlight. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring) Off Indicator Light — If Equipped A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions: The light does not turn on when the ignition is placed in the ON position.
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Amber Warning Lights Warning Light What It Means TCS / DSC System Indicator Light The warning light turns on when the in case of intervention of TCS/DSC systems. This means that the vehicle is in critical stability and grip conditions. DSC Off Indicator Light The warning light turns on when the DSC system is deactivated.
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Green Warning Lights Warning Light What It Means Left Direction Indicator The warning light turns on when the direction indicator control lever is moved downwards or, together with the right direction indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pushed. Right Direction Indicator The warning light turns on when the direction indicator control lever is moved upwards or, together with the left direction indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pushed.
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Blue Warning Light Warning Light What It Means High Beam Headlights The warning light switches on when the high beam headlights are turned on. Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light The light illuminates continuously when the engine coolant temperature is low and turns off after the engine is warm.
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Warning Light (Red Color) On Dashboard Trim Warning Light What It Means Seat Belt Warning Light The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver or passengers seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened with the ignition placed in the ON position. If the driver or passengers seat belt is unfastened (only when the passenger seat is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than about 12 MPH (20 km/h), the warning light flashes.
ONBOARD Message Indicated On Display Caution! DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II If a message is displayed in the center display, take appropriate action (in a Prolonged driving with the MIL on could Your vehicle is equipped with a calm manner) according to the cause further damage to the emission sophisticated Onboard Diagnostic displayed message.
EMISSIONS Your vehicle has a simple ignition Warning! INSPECTION AND actuated test, which you can use prior MAINTENANCE to going to the test station. To check if PROGRAMS your vehicle's OBD II system is ready, ONLY an authorized service technician you must do the following: should connect equipment to the OBD II In some localities, it may be a legal...
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The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until you place the ignition in the off position or start the engine. This means that your vehicle's OBD II system is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station. If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your authorized dealer or repair facility.
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SAFETY SAFETY SYSTEMS ... .72 AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS . . .74 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ....82 SEAT BELT SYSTEMS .
SAFETY SYSTEMS Note: The ABS cannot prevent the natural Braking distances may be longer on laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, Safety Systems nor can it increase braking or steering loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for The vehicle has the following safety efficiency beyond that afforded by the example) which usually have a hard systems:...
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traction. This means that on a slick DSC System (Dynamic Use tires of the same manufacturer, Stability Control) surface, the engine adjusts brand and tread pattern on all four automatically to provide optimum The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) wheels. power to the drive wheels, limiting automatically controls braking and wheel spin and loss of traction.
AUXILIARY DRIVING DSC OFF Switch SYSTEMS Push the switch to turn off the Warning! TCS/DSC. The indicator light in the Blind Spot Monitoring instrument cluster will illuminate. Push (BSM) System Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) cannot the switch again to turn the TCS/DSC prevent the natural laws of physics from The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) back on.
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The vehicle speed is 19 mph If the warning light in the instrument (30 km/h ) or faster. cluster remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized The BSM system will not operate under dealer as soon as possible. the following conditions: Note: The vehicle speed falls below about...
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In the following cases, the activation of Turn off the BSM system while pulling a The warning lights turn on when a the BSM warning lights and the audible trailer or while an accessory such as a vehicle approaching from the rear in an alert may not occur, or they may be bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of adjacent lane is detected.
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Function For Canceling Illumination RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) Dimmer Function When the headlight switch is in the The RCTA system is designed to assist position, the brightness of the driver in checking the area to the the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) rear of the vehicle on both sides while warning lights is dimmed.
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RCTA Operation In the following cases, the BSM off indicator light turns on and operation of The RCTA system operates when the the system is deactivated. If the BSM gear selector is shifted to the REVERSE off indicator light in the instrument position.
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Note: Under the following conditions, the rear radar sensors cannot detect objects or it may be difficult to detect them: The vehicle speed while in REVERSE is about 6 mph (10 km/h ) or faster. The rear radar sensor detection area is obstructed by a nearby wall or parked vehicle (reverse the vehicle to a 05281200-03A-005...
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TPMS (Tire Pressure when one or more of your tires is tires or wheels on the vehicle that Monitoring System) significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, prevent the TPMS from functioning Tire Pressure Monitoring System — when the low tire pressure telltale properly. Always check the TPMS Abarth illuminates, you should stop and check malfunction telltale after replacing one...
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When excess snow or ice adheres to Replacing Tires And Wheels When your authorized dealer the vehicle, especially around the changes your vehicle's tires, they will Note: wheels. complete the tire pressure sensor ID When replacing/repairing the tires or When the tire pressure sensor signal code registration.
OCCUPANT Note: Using aftermarket tire sealants may RESTRAINT The tire pressure sensor ID signal cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System SYSTEMS (TPMS) sensor to become inoperable. code must be registered when a new After using an aftermarket tire sealant it is tire pressure sensor is purchased.
SEAT BELT Except Mexico SYSTEMS All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts Buckle up even though you are an out of the way when not in use. excellent driver, even on short trips. The driver's seat belt has no provisions Someone on the road may be a poor for child-restraint systems and has only driver and could cause a collision that...
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Seat Belts And Pregnant Do not allow people to ride in any area A seat belt that is buckled into the Women of your vehicle that is not equipped with wrong buckle will not protect you properly. Pregnant Women And Persons With seats and seat belts.
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Emergency Locking To return the belt to the more Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode Mode comfortable emergency locking mode, to restrain occupants who are wearing the wait until the vehicle has stopped in a When the seat belt is fastened, it will seat belt or children who are using booster safe, level area, retract the belt fully to always be in the emergency locking...
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Position the lap belt as low as possible, not on the abdominal area 2, then adjust the shoulder belt 3 so that it fits snugly against your body. 03020202UNF001 0302020012A001 Latching/Unlatching The Seat Belt Seat Belt Routing Guides 1 — Seat Belt Release Button 1 —...
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Seat Belt Extender Do not use an extender that is too long. If your seat belt is not long enough, Warning! Using an extender that is too long is even when fully extended, a seat belt dangerous. The seat belt will not fit properly.
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Driver And Passenger In addition, during a side collision, the Note: BeltAlert (If Equipped) pretensioner operates on the side in These devices are not a substitute which the collision occurs. The Seat Belt Warning Systems for proper seat belt placement by the pretensioners operate differently The LED on dashboard trim turns on if occupant.
CHILD RESTRAINT A rear-facing child-restraint system Note: PRECAUTIONS should NEVER be used on the A seat belt or child-restraint system can passenger seat with the Air Bag system become very hot in a closed vehicle Child Restraints activated. In the event of an impact the during warm weather.
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Child Restraint System Infant Seat Booster Seat Types An infant seat provides restraint by A booster seat is a child restraint bracing the infant's head, neck and accessory designed to improve the fit of In this User Guide, explanation of child back against the seating surface.
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Child Seat Installation Passengers Seat Child Restraint Seat your child safely in the Position child-restraint system and secure the System Installation (With Passenger Occupant Classification System) child according to the instructions from The passenger lap/shoulder belt can the child-restraint system manufacturer. Proceed as follows: easily be converted into the automatic locking mode, which must be done to...
SUPPLEMENTARY Without seat belt usage, the Air Bags RESTRAINT SYSTEM cannot provide adequate protection SRS — AIR BAG during an accident. Seat belt usage is necessary to: Description Keep the occupant from being The front and side Supplementary thrown into an inflating Air Bag. Restraint Systems (SRS) include Reduce the possibility of injuries different types of Air Bags.
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In certain states and provinces, larger require permanent attachments (bolts or Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a children must use a child-restraint screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. vehicle with a rear seat. system. Carefully consider which Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for Children 12 years or younger should any reason.
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Supplementary Restraint System Components With Passenger Occupant Classification System 03040300-121-002 With Passenger Occupant Classification System 1 — Driver/Passenger Inflators And 5 — Side Crash Sensors 9 — Passenger Occupant 6 — Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner Air Bags Classification Sensor 2 — Crash Sensors And Diagnostic System Warning Light 10 —...
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Without Passenger Occupant Classification System 03040300-122-003 Without Passenger Occupant Classification System 1 — Driver/Passenger Inflators And 4 — Front Air Bag Sensors 7 — Side Inflators And Air Bags 5 — Side Crash Sensors Air Bags 6 — Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner 2 —...
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How The SRS Air Bags Passenger Air Bag Work (Dual Stage) This vehicle has front air bags and The passenger Air Bag is mounted in lap/shoulder belts for both the driver the passenger dashboard. and front passenger. The front air bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems.
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impact of greater than moderate force, the system inflates the side air bag only Warning! Warning! on the side in which the vehicle was hit. Occupants, including children, who are If a child restraint system, child, small up against or very close to SABs can be teenager or adult in the front passenger seat seriously injured or killed.
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Warning Light/Beep ALWAYS comply with the instructions on the label stuck on the passenger A system malfunction or operation Warning! side sun visor : A = Mexico market/ conditions are indicated by a warning. B = U.S.A. and Canada market. Refer to the beginning paragraph of Do not use accessory seat covers or place “Warning Lights And Messages”...
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SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria This chart indicates the applicable SRS equipment that will deploy depending on the type of collision (the illustrations are the representative cases of collisions). Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and the seat belt retractor assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer immediately.
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Note: If there is a fault present in the occupant In a frontal offset collision, the equipped Warning! classification sensor, both the Indicator air bags and pretensioners may all Light and the Air Bag Warning Light will deploy depending on the direction, illuminate to show that the Passenger Deployed air bags and seat belt angle, and rate of impact.
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Limitations To Front / Near Front Collision Detection Front/near front collisions may not be detected as severe enough to deploy the SRS air bag equipment: Impacts involving trees or poles A. Frontal offset impact to the vehicle B. Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate.
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Passenger Occupant The air bag/seat belt pretensioner Classification Sensor system warning light flashes and the Warning! passenger Air Bag deactivation Your vehicle is equipped with a indicator light illuminates if the sensors passenger occupant classification have a possible malfunction. If this Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in sensor as a part of the supplementary your instrument panel could mean you...
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Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Never place a rear-facing child restraint Indicator Lights in front of an air bag. A deploying These indicator lights turn on to remind passenger front air bag can cause death or you that the passenger front and side serious injury to a child 12 years or Air Bags and seat belt pretensioner will younger, including a child in a rear-facing...
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Passenger Air Bag Deactivation If the passenger Air Bag If the passenger Air Bag Indicator Light On/Off Condition deactivation indicator light does not deactivation indicator light turns on Chart turn on after installing a child restraint when an occupant is seated directly in If the passenger occupant classification system on the passenger seat, first, the passenger seat, have the...
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Relying on the air bags alone could lead Do not attempt to modify any part of Warning! to more severe injuries in a collision. The air your air bag system. The air bag may inflate bags work with your seat belt to restrain accidentally or may not function properly if you properly.
EVENT DATA Note: Used as a defense for FCA in a law RECORDER (EDR) EDR data are recorded by your suit, claim, or arbitration. vehicle only if a non-trivial crash or near The main purpose of an EDR is to Ordered by a judge or court.
CONSTANT Information related to controls of MONITORING other on-vehicle computers. The following components of the Air The recorded data may vary depending Bag systems are monitored by a on the vehicle grade and optional diagnostic system: equipment. Voice and images are not recorded.
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STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING THE ENGINE ..110 BRAKE SYSTEM ... .111 MANUAL TRANSMISSION ..112 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED ....113 SPORT MODE .
STARTING THE Never press the accelerator pedal for 3. Place the start button in the ACC ENGINE starting the engine. mode. Models Equipped With A 4. Place the start button in the ON Starting The Engine Manual Transmission mode, push and release it as soon as Before starting the engine, adjust the the engine starts.
BRAKE SYSTEM Parking Brake Warning! This vehicle has power-assisted brakes Note: that adjust automatically through Driving with the parking brake on will normal use. Should power-assist fail, cause excessive wear of the brake Riding the brakes can lead to brake you can stop by applying greater force failure and possibly a collision.
MANUAL Setting the Parking Brake Brake Pad Wear Indicator TRANSMISSION Depress the brake pedal and then firmly When the disc brake pads become pull the parking brake lever fully worn, the built-in wear indicators Manual Transmission upwards with sufficient force to hold the contact the rotors.
AUTOMATIC With Parking Sensor System TRANSMISSION — When the gear selector is shifted to the IF EQUIPPED REVERSE (R) position with the ignition placed in the ON mode, the parking Shift Interlock sensor system is activated an audible This vehicle is equipped with an sound is heard.
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Unintended movement of a vehicle Caution! could injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before Damage to the transmission may occur if exiting a vehicle, always apply the park the following precautions are not observed: brake, shift the transmission into PARK, Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE...
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accidentally slipped into manual shift Unintended movement of a vehicle mode (refer to “Manual Shift Mode” Caution! could injure those in or near the vehicle. As paragraph in this section). with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before Gear Selector Positions Before moving the transmission gear exiting a vehicle, always apply the park...
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NEUTRAL (N) (Refer to “Manual Shift Mode” Shift Lock Override paragraph in this section). In NEUTRAL (N), the wheels and If the gear selector will not move from transmission are not locked. The vehicle PARK (P) using the proper shift will roll freely even on the slightest procedure, continue to press the brake Warning!
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For Some Models To change to MANUAL (M) shift mode, shift the gear selector from DRIVE (D) to Proceed as follows: MANUAL (M). To return to automatic 1. Push the lock release button on the shift mode, shift the gear selector from gear selector while also pushing down MANUAL (M) to DRIVE (D).
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Note: Climbing steep grades from a stop Do not drive the vehicle with the To climb a steep grade from a stopped Because Paddle mode is only tachometer needle in the red zone position: temporary, use of the MANUAL (M) while in manual shift mode.
SPORT MODE SPEED CONTROL Speed Control The Sport mode increases steering feedback to the driver with slight This is an electronically controlled increase in effort and changes the driving assistance feature that allows transmission shift schedules for more the desired vehicle speed to be aggressive shifting.
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Deactivating Speed Control Note: The Speed Control will cancel if the Push the OFF/CAN button. The The Speed Control setting cannot be vehicle speed decreases below warning light (amber) in the performed under the following 16 mph (25 km/h) when climbing a instrument cluster turns off.
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Note: Temporarily Canceling Note: The System Accelerate the vehicle to speed up If any of the following conditions occur, temporarily with the accelerator pedal the Speed Control system is temporarily when the Speed Control is on. canceled: Warning! Increasing the speed will not interfere The parking brake is applied.
REAR PARK ASSIST The Rear Park Assist System uses four Only have the bumpers repainted or any — IF EQUIPPED ultrasonic sensors (two rear sensors retouches to the paint work in the area of and two rear corner sensors) to detect the sensors carried out by your authorized Rear Park Assist obstructions around the vehicle while...
PARKVIEW REAR Note: BACKUP CAMERA — Warning! When parking in REVERSE, take IF EQUIPPED care over obstacles that may be above or under the camera’s display range. Operation Always use extreme caution and verify the real conditions of the area behind the vehicle. When the display is cold, the The camera is located on the trunk lid, Backing up while looking only at the screen is...
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indicates the points at about 19 inches Rear View Camera The camera’s cover is made of plastic. Operation (50 cm), for the red line and 39 inches Do not apply degreasers, organic solvents, (1 m) for the yellow line, from the rear wax or glass polish to the camera’s cover.
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3. Once the vehicle starts to enter the Note: parking space, proceed slowly in Since there may be some REVERSE while keeping the vehicle differences between the displayed width guide lines away from the two image and the real conditions, always sides of the parking space.
REFUELING THE 2. Select the desired tab. a cause for concern. However, if the VEHICLE engine is heard making a heavy 3. Use the cursor to adjust the knocking sound, see your authorized brightness, contrast, tint and color. If a Refueling The Vehicle dealer immediately.
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Reformulated Gasoline Problems that result from using provides no performance advantage gasoline containing more than 15% beyond gasoline of the same octane Many areas of the country require the number without MMT. Gasoline blended ethanol (E-15) or gasoline containing use of cleaner burning gasoline referred methanol are not the responsibility of with MMT reduces spark plug life and to as “Reformulated Gasoline”.
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Fuel System Cautions Carbon Monoxide Refueling Procedure Warnings Fuel Filler Door Caution! Note: Warning! Always use only a designated FCA fuel Follow these guidelines to maintain your filler cap or an approved equivalent, vehicle’s performance: Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is available at your authorized dealer.
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Note: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release Warning! Make sure to lock both the doors If the battery is discharged, the fuel filler when leaving the vehicle. door cannot be opened. In this case, Lock the doors after closing the fuel Never have any smoking materials lit in the fuel filler door can be opened by filler door.
TOWING TRAILERS 2. Partially peel back the cover inside the trunk, then pull the emergency Trailer Towing release lever. Your car is not designed for towing. Recreational Towing An example of "recreational towing" is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. The transmission is not designed for towing this vehicle on all four wheels.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS ..132 REPLACING A BULB..132 REPLACING FUSES ..141 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING . .150 TIRE SERVICE KIT .
HAZARD WARNING REPLACING A BULB Note: LIGHTS The turn signals do not work while General Instructions the Hazard Warning Lights are Control activated. The Hazard Warning Light switch is Warning! Check local regulations about the located on the center instrument panel use of Hazard Warning Lights while the below the radio.
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Before replacing a bulb check the Note: contacts for oxidation. When removing the lens or light unit Replace blown bulbs with others of using a flathead screwdriver, make the same type and power. sure that the flathead screwdriver does not contact the interior terminal. If the After replacing a headlight bulb, flathead screwdriver contacts the always check its alignment.
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Replacement Bulbs Light Bulbs Type Power Front Position – Front Side-Maker Lights (If Equipped With Full-LED Headlights) Front Positions/Side-Maker Lights (If Equipped With Halogen Headlights) WY5W High Beam (If Equipped With Full-LED Headlights) – High Beam/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (If Equipped With Halogen Headlights) 60 W Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (If Equipped With Full-LED Headlights) –...
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Replacing Exterior Headlights (High Beam) With Lights Daytime Running Lights (If Equipped With LED Lamps) Headlights (low beam) Proceed as follows: (If Equipped with halogen bulb) Proceed as follows: 1. If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel 1.
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6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly 5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. counterclockwise and remove it. 7. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure. 07031501-206-002AB Mud Guard 07031501-207-001...
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Fog Lights Side Direction Indicator Lights Proceed as follows: Proceed as follows: 1. If you are changing the right bulb, 1. Make sure the ignition is placed in start the engine, turn the steering wheel the OFF mode, and the headlight all the way to the right, and turn off switch is off.
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2. Turn the socket counterclockwise, Rear Direction Indicator Lights remove socket assembly then remove Proceed as follows: the bulb. 1. Remove the retainers and the trunk lid end trim. 07031501211001 Side Direction Indicator 3 — Internal Catch 4 — Lens Assembly 08070604-123-100 Front Side Marker 07031501-212-002...
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3. Remove the screw and nuts. 5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove from taillight housing, and remove bulb. 07031501214002 Trunk Trim 07031501-215-001 2 — Connector Taillight Housing Fasteners 07031501-203-002 4 — Screw Taillight Housing 5 — Nuts 2.
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Reverse Light Rear Side Marker Proceed as follows: Proceed as follows: 1. Make sure the ignition is placed in 1. Push the lens assembly rearward to the OFF mode, and the headlight compress the internal catch, then pull switch is off. the lens assembly outwards.
REPLACING FUSES License Plate Lights 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove, remove Proceed as follows: General Information bulb. 1. Make sure the ignition is placed in the OFF mode, and the headlight Warning! switch is off. 2.
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Your vehicle's electrical system is 5. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it is protected by fuses. blown. If any lights, accessories, or controls do not work, inspect the appropriate circuit protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside element will be melted.
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Note: When removing the cover, remove it 4. If any fuse but the main fuse is slowly according to the following blown, replace it with a new one of the Always replace a fuse with a genuine procedure: same amperage rating. FCA fuse or equivalent of the same rating.
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DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT ENG IG3 Engine Control Systems ENG IG2 Engine Control Systems HORN2 7.5 A Horn C/U IG1 15 A For Protection Of Various Circuits ENG IG1 7.5 A Engine Control System — — — INTERIOR 15 A Overhead Light —...
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DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT H/L RH 20 A Headlight (RH) ENG + B2 7.5 A Engine Control System TAIL 20 A Taillights/Number Plate Lights/Position Lights — — — ROOM 25 A Overhead Light 15 A Fog Lights H/CLEAN 20 A Headlight Washer (If Equipped) STOP 10 A...
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DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT — — — FAN2 40 A Cooling Fan ENG.MAIN 40 A Engine Control System 60 A Power Steering System DEFOG 30 A Rear Window Defogger 30 A For Protection Of Various Circuits — — — HEATER 40 A Air Conditioner...
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DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT RHT R 30 A — RHT L 30 A — — — — — — — F.OUTLET 15 A Accessory Sockets — — — AT IND 7.5 A AT Shift Indicator — If Equipped MIRROR 7.5 A Power Control Mirror R_DECK R...
JACKING AND TIRE Tools Location Preparations For Jacking CHANGING Your vehicle may be equipped with a To Remove The Jack spare tire, jack, lug wrench and tow Proceed as follows: eyes. For details, contact your Warning! 1. In the right side of the trunk, pull the authorized dealer.
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Jacking Instructions Note: Warning! Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the Warning! jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided.
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4. Stop the engine. The motor must be Removing A Tire Proceed as follows: kept off as long as the vehicle is lifted 1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them off the ground. counterclockwise one turn each, but do Warning! 5.
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Warning! Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
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Mounting The Tire 3. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise 5. Remove the tire blocks and store and lower the vehicle. Use the lug the tools and jack. Proceed as follows: wrench to tighten the nuts in the order 6. Check the inflation pressure. Refer 1.
TIRE SERVICE KIT Tire Service Usage Sealing A Tire With Tire Precautions Service Kit Tire Service Storage The tire sealant cannot be reused. If the The Tire Service Kit is located inside the sealant has been used, or is expired, trunk.
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Move the vehicle as necessary to place Take care not to allow the contents of the valve stem in this position before Tire Service Kit to come in contact with proceeding. hair, eyes, or clothing. Tire Service Kit sealant is harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or 3.
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7. Pull out the air compressor hose and the air compressor plug from the air compressor. 08020202-031-670 08020202-03A-004AB Install Air Compressor To Valve And Valve Cover Sealant Bottle 5 — Valve Cap 6 — Valve 3 — Air Compressor Hose 08020202-36A-004 4 —...
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11. Insert the air compressor plug into the accessory socket inside the vehicle Warning! Warning! and cycle the ignition to ACC. Note: When inserting the air Never use the air compressor above 3 Bar Do not adhere the speed restriction sticker compressor plug into or removing it (43.5 psi).
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15. When the tire inflates to the 17. Install the tire valve cap. The Tire Service Kit is completed specified tire inflation pressure, turn the successfully if the tire inflation pressure 18. Place the Tire Service Kit back into air compressor switch off, turn the does not decrease.
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Sealing A Tire With Tire Move the vehicle as necessary to place Take care not to allow the contents of Service Kit the valve stem in this position before Tire Service Kit to come in contact with proceeding. hair, eyes, or clothing. Tire Service Kit sealant is harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or 3.
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7. Remove the cap from the bottle and 8. Remove the valve cap from the flat screw on the injection hose with the tire. Push the back of a valve core tool bottle's inner cap left on to break the to the core of the tire valve and bleed inner cap.
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11. Hold the bottom of the bottle 13. Reinsert the valve core into the 16. Pull out the air compressor hose upright, squeeze the bottle with your valve and turn it clockwise to install. and the air compressor plug from the hands, and inject the entire amount of air compressor.
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18. Insert the air compressor plug into Note: If the tire has been over inflated, If the tire inflation pressure is lower the accessory socket inside the vehicle loosen the screw cap on the air than the specified tire inflation and cycle the ignition to ACC.
JUMP STARTING Caution! Preparations For Jump Starting Do not use a portable battery booster pack Jump starting is dangerous if done or any other booster source with a system incorrectly, so follow the procedure in voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to this section carefully.
IF YOUR ENGINE To jump start the vehicle, follow this 4. Connect the positive end of the procedure: jumper cable to the positive terminal on OVERHEATS the discharged battery. 1. Remove the positive terminal cover. If Your Engine Overheats 5. Connect the opposite end of the In any of the following situations, you positive jumper cable to the positive can reduce the potential for overheating...
TOWING THE If Neither Coolant Nor Steam Is Escaping: VEHICLE Warning! Open the hood and idle the engine until Attaching The Tow Eyes — it cools. If Equipped You or others can be badly burned by hot Note: engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
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3. Securely install the tow eye in front or Tow eyes MUST NOT be used to tow rear using the lug wrench or equivalent. vehicles off the road or where there are obstacles. In compliance with the above conditions, towing with a tow eye must take place with two vehicles (one towing, the other towed) aligned as much as possible along the same center line.
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Emergency Towing Follow these instructions when towing the vehicle with all wheels on the Caution! Towing Description ground: Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. 1. Shift to NEUTRAL for manual Tow eyes are for emergency use only, to Government and local laws must be transmission or automatic transmission.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed under certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION... . .172 ENGINE COMPARTMENT ..180 BATTERY RECHARGING ..184 RAISING THE VEHICLE ..184 WHEELS AND TIRES.
INTRODUCTION As part of this you must keep your Note: maintenance records, receipts, repair Be extremely careful and prevent injury If you elect to perform maintenance orders and any other documents as to yourself and others or damage to yourself or have your vehicle serviced at evidence this maintenance was your vehicle when using this User Guide a location other than an authorized...
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When refueling perform inspection of: Periodic Checks The following checks must be carried out more often than indicated in the Every 620 miles (1,000 km) or before Brake and clutch fluid level Scheduled Servicing Plan: long trips check and, if necessary, top Engine coolant level off: Check front disc brake pad condition...
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Scheduled Servicing Plan Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary, check • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • TIREKIT expiration date (if provided).
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Check engine control system operation • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (via diagnostic tool). Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust •...
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Check windshield/rear window wiper blade • • • • • • • • position/wear. Check operation of windshield washer • • • • • • • • system and adjust jets if necessary.
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Visual inspect the condition and tensioning • • • of the accessory drive belt. Replace the accessory • drive belt. **** Inspect and replace PCV • valve if necessary. Change engine oil and In accordance with Oil Change Indicator System OR Severe Duty Mileage, whichever occurs first.
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Replace spark plugs • • • • • (1.4L Turbo engine).** Replace engine air filter.# • • • • • Replace Cabin Air Filter – • • • • •...
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Replace the timing belt • (1.4L Turbo Engine). Warning! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
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Engine Oil Engine Coolant Warning! Warning! Be very careful when working in the Turn vehicle off and disconnect the fan engine compartment when the engine is motor lead before working near the radiator hot: you may get burned. cooling fan. Do not get too close to the radiator You or others can be badly burned by cooling fan: the electric fan may start;...
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Do not open hot engine cooling system. Mopar Long Life Coolant Concentrate Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when for FIAT Spider. Use higher the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or concentrations (not to exceed 70%) if remove the cap to cool an overheated temperatures below −34°F (−37°C) are...
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Windshield And Rinse off spilled electrolyte Headlight Washer Fluid immediately with a solution of water Warning! and baking soda. Inspecting Washer Fluid Level Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid If the vehicle will not be used for an Use only manufacturer's recommended reservoir, open the cap and add fluid if extended time, disconnect the battery brake fluid.
BATTERY RAISING THE RECHARGING VEHICLE Caution! BATTERY CHARGING If the vehicle needs to be raised, see an PROCEDURE authorized dealer which is equipped It is essential when replacing the cables with arm hoists or workshop lifts. on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the The vehicle’s lifting points are marked negative cable is attached to the negative...
WHEELS AND TIRES Note: Temporary spare tires are designed P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is for temporary emergency use only. Tire Safety Information based on U.S. design standards. Temporary high pressure compact Tire safety information will cover P-Metric tires have the letter “P” spare tires have the letter “T”...
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Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or "..blank.." = Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
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EXAMPLE: Load Identification: Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire: XL = Extra load (or reinforced) tire, or LL = Light load tire or C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load –...
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EXAMPLE: 03 = Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) 03 means the 3rd week 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) 01 means the year 2001 Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured. Example: 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term...
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Tire Loading And Tire Pressure This placard tells you important information about the: Note: 1. Number of people that can be The proper cold tire inflation pressure is carried in the vehicle. listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver's side door.
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To determine the maximum loading (4) The resulting figure equals the Metric Example For Load Limit conditions of your vehicle, locate the available amount of cargo and For example, if “XXX” amount equals statement “The combined weight of luggage load capacity. For 635 kg and there will be five 68 kg occupants and cargo should never passengers in your vehicle, the amount...
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GUID-054900419-high.tif Warning! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
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Tires — General Tire Inflation Pressures Unequal tire pressures from one side of Information The proper cold tire inflation pressure is the vehicle to the other can cause the Tire Pressure vehicle to drift to the right or left. listed on the driver's side B-Pillar or rear edge of the driver's side door.
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pressure must not exceed the Increased tire pressure and reduced Tire Repair maximum inflation pressure molded into vehicle loading may be required for If your tire becomes damaged, it may the tire sidewall. high-speed vehicle operation. Refer to be repaired if it meets the following your authorized tire dealer or original Check tire pressures more often if criteria:...
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It is not recommended driving a vehicle Distance driven. loaded at full capacity or to tow a trailer Performance tires, tires with a speed while a tire is in the run flat mode. rating of V or higher, and Summer tires See the tire pressure monitoring section typically have a reduced tread life.
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Refer to the Tire and Loading Tire Types Information placard or the Vehicle Warning! All Season Tires — If Equipped Certification Label for the size All Season tires provide traction for all designation of your tire. The Load Index seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall, and and Speed Symbol for your tire will be Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, Winter).
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original equipment or an authorized tire Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — dealer for recommended safe operating Warning! If Equipped speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. Your vehicle may be equipped with a Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice While studded tires improve spare tire and wheel equivalent in look conditions.
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Do not install a wheel cover or attempt Collapsible spare tire description Full Size Spare — If Equipped to mount a conventional tire on the example: 165/80-17 101P. The full size spare is for temporary compact spare wheel, since the wheel Since this tire has limited tread life, the emergency use only.
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roads. Use a soft cloth or sponge and Warning! mild soap to wipe away promptly. Do Caution! not use harsh chemicals or a stiff brush. They can damage the wheel’s Limited use spares are for emergency use Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a protective coating that helps keep them only.
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Dark Vapor Chrome, Black Satin Do not drive for a prolonged period on Chrome, or Low Gloss Clear Coat Warning! dry pavement. Wheels Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instructions on the method Using tires of different size and type (M+S, of installation, operating speed, and Caution! Snow) between front and rear axles can...
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Tire Rotation Because your vehicle is not Recommendations equipped with a spare tire, you cannot The front and rear tires are subject to do a tire rotation safely with the jack different loads and stress due to that may come with your vehicle if so steering, maneuver and braking.
DEPARTMENT OF and may depart significantly from heat and its ability to dissipate heat, TRANSPORTATION the norm due to variations in driving when tested under controlled UNIFORM TIRE habits, service practices, and conditions on a specified indoor QUALITY GRADES differences in road characteristics laboratory test wheel.
BODYWORK Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door Prevention: frames, hood, headlight frames, etc.) It is necessary to wash and wax your Preserving The with special care, as water may vehicle to preserve its finish according Paintwork stagnate more easily in these areas. Do to the instructions in this section.
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Bird droppings can be removed with a Paint chipping Maintaining The Finish soft sponge and water. If you are Problem: Washing travelling and these are not available, a Paint chipping occurs when gravel To help protect the finish from rust and moistened tissue may also take care of thrown in the air by another vehicle's deterioration, wash your vehicle...
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When the wiper lever is in the AUTO When washing and waxing the position and the ignition is placed in the Caution! vehicle, be careful not to apply ON mode, the wipers may move excessive force to any single area of automatically in the following cases: the vehicle hood.
INTERIORS Waxing Interior Panels Your vehicle needs to be waxed when When the interior panels need to be Seats And Fabric Parts water no longer beads on the finish. cleaned, use soft material such as a soft cloth soaked in clean water and Always wash and dry the vehicle before Warning! wrung out well and lightly wipe off dirt...
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Lap / Shoulder Belt Plastic And Coated Parts Warning! Instrument panel precautions Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oils from A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a contacting the instrument panel. They collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, will damage and discolor the instrument checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
IDENTIFICATION Vehicle Emission Control Information Label DATA (U.S.A. and Canada) Identification Numbers The vehicle emission control information Model Plate label is located under the hood. The model plate is located on the left side of door pillar. 10010104-122-001AB Vehicle Identification Number Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label (U.S.A.
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Tire Pressure Label The tire pressure label is located on the left side of door pillar. 10010107-121-002 Tire Pressure Label Engine Number The engine number label is located on the engine.
ENGINE Engine 1.4 Turbo Multi Air Cycle Four Number and position of cylinders 4 in line Piston bore and stroke (mm) 72.0 x 80.4 Total displacement (cm³) 1368 Compression ratio 9.8:1 Maximum power (kW) Maximum power (HP) Corresponding engine speed (rpm) 5500 Maximum torque (Nm) Maximum torque (lb.-ft.)
DIMENSIONS Dimensions Dimensions are expressed in inches and refer to the vehicle equipped with its standard-supplied tires. Height is measured with vehicle unloaded. Trunk Volume: 4.9 cu. ft. (140 Liters) 10000555-122-333AB Vehicle Dimension Chart 159.6 (4054 mm) 90.9 (2309 mm) 48.5 (1232 mm) 58.9 (1496 mm) 68.5 (1740 mm)
Coolant According to Scheduled Servicing Plan FIAT Spider Mopar Manual Transmission Long Life Gear Manual transmission oil Oil for FIAT Spider Mopar Automatic Transmission Long Life Automatic transmission fluid Fluid for FIAT Spider Mopar Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil for...
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Lubricant Specification Replacement interval Mopar Long Life Limited Slip Additive for Limited slip differential oil FIAT Spider We recommend you use Mopar DOT 3. Brake/clutch fluid If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. If lubricants compliant with the required specifications are not available, products that comply with the minimum required characteristics can be used for topping up;...
PERFORMANCE Performance Top speed after the initial period of usage of the vehicle. Version MPH (km/h) 1.4 Turbo Multi Air 164HP 130 (209.2)
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CYBERSECURITY ...218 TIPS, CONTROLS AND GENERAL INFORMATION ... . .219 FIAT CONNECT 7.0 ..220...
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CYBERSECURITY Note: Warning! FCA US LLC or your dealer may Your vehicle may be a connected contact you directly regarding software vehicle and may be equipped with both updates. wired and wireless networks. These It is not possible to know or to predict all networks allow your vehicle to send and of the possible outcomes if your vehicle’s To help further improve vehicle...
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TIPS, CONTROLS Reception Conditions Do not spray any liquids or chemicals AND GENERAL Reception conditions change directly on the screen! Use a clean and dry INFORMATION constantly while driving. micro fiber lens cleaning cloth in order to clean the touchscreen. Reception may be interfered with by the Road Safety presence of mountains, buildings or...
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FIAT CONNECT 7.0 Push and hold the seek switch to seek Aha/Stitcher Radio — If Equipped all usable stations at a lower or higher Push the seek switch to skip forward to Steering Wheel Controls frequency whether programmed or not.
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Audio Set Displays the Favorites screen. Slide: Touch the setting item displaying Long-press to store particular items in a slider bar. Touch the slider with your Multimedia Control Knob Operation “Favorites” (radio, phonebook, and finger and move to the desired level. Note: destination of the navigation system Swipe: Touch the screen with your...
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Fade (Front/rear volume balance): is displayed. To change the audio Displays the station list (AM Adjust the audio volume from either the source, select the icon displayed at the only). Select “Update Station List” to front or rear speakers. bottom of the screen. display the frequencies of up to ten radio stations on the auto memory Balance (Left/right volume balance):...
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Region lock USB device or an iPod to the USB port. Display: Refer to the FIAT Connect can be set. 7.0 supplement for further information. Displays sound settings to adjust Safety: Blind Spot Monitoring Volume audio quality level.
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How To Use AUX Mode Bluetooth Hands Free Note: Select the icon to display The Bluetooth system may not operate “Entertainment” on the home screen. for one or two minutes after the ignition Select “Audio Source” to see a list of Warning! is switched to ACC or ON.
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6. Device with Bluetooth version Connecting Other Devices Import Contact (download Phonebook) 2.0 input the displayed 4-digit pairing Proceed as follows: code into the device. Device with Phonebook data from your device 1. Select the icon on the home Bluetooth version 2.1 or higher make (Mobile phone) can be sent and screen to display the “Settings”...
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Receiving An Incoming Call Navigation Menu Displays the screen where traffic information and the GPS reception When an incoming call is received, the Select and open the navigation menu. conditions can be set and verified. incoming call notification screen is You have the following options : displayed.
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Navigating On The Map Objects On The Map Expressway Exit Services: you may need a petrol station or a restaurant The data fields are different when you Streets And Roads: the navigation during your journey. This feature are navigating an active route and when system shows the roads in different displays a new button on the map you have no specified destination (the...
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To accept it, select the checkbox. If the interaction. By touching the location Selecting The Destination From Your Favorites desired name does not show up, the displayed on the screen, you can verify names that match the string appear in a the route.
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2. Select “Waypoint” to add the newly Route Settings: a setting related to Automatic Zoom: during route selected location as an intermediate updating the route. guidance in any map view mode, the destination to your route. The other function for zooming in on approaching Traffic Settings: a setting for traffic destinations of the route remain intact.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE . . .232 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ..232 WARRANTY INFORMATION ..234 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS . .234 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS . . .235...
Vehicle delivery date and mileage with the service manager. Keep a vehicle the best, and are most FIAT Customer Center maintenance log of your vehicle's service concerned that you get prompt and high history, as this can often provide a clue to quality service.
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Puerto Rico And U.S. Service Contract We appreciate that you have made a Virgin Islands major investment when you purchased You may have purchased a service the vehicle. An authorized dealer has Customer Service Chrysler International contract for a vehicle to help protect also made a major investment in Services LLC you from the high cost of unexpected...
WARRANTY REPORTING SAFETY To contact NHTSA, you may call INFORMATION DEFECTS the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: See the Warranty Information Booklet, In The 50 United States 1-800-424-9153); or go to And Washington, D.C. for the terms and provisions of http://www.safercar.gov or write to: FCA US LLC warranties applicable to...
PUBLICATION using step-by-step troubleshooting ORDER FORMS and drivability procedures, proven diagnostic tests, and a complete list of To order the following manuals, you all tools and equipment. may use either the website or the User Guide phone numbers listed below. Visa, These User Guides have been prepared Mastercard, American Express, and with the assistance of service and...
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INDEX B-Pillar Location ... . .189 Close The Hood ....41 Battery (Maintenance)..183 Compact Spare Tire.
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Key-In Reminder....12 Gear Selector Positions ..115 FIAT Connect 7.0 ... .220 Keyless Entry System...13 General Information .
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Seatback Release ..19 Tire And Loading Information To Open Deck Lid ... . .38 Placard ....189 To Open Hood .
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Windows Driver/Passenger Window Controls ....34 Power Windows ...34 Window Lockout ...35 Windshield Wipers .
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Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For additional information on accessories to help personalize your vehicle, visit mopar.com (U.S.), mopar.ca (Canada) or your local FIAT dealer. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions.
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