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  • Page 1 Fiat Spider - 2000 ^,^:^y.^,v:;;-;-0^:...

  • Page 2: Service Network

    SERVICE NETWORK When your car needs Service look for the sign which identifies all autho - rized Fiat Dealers where trained per- sonne!, specially designed equipment and faciiities are available. BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS Our organization is at your füll disposal for any Suggestion or advice you may need.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    Fiat Spider 2000 This Manual provides the Information necessary for satisfactory Operation and maintenance of your car. We wish you pieasant motoriny and trust the Information providsd will help to ensure the fang Ufe and safety of your car. Operation...

  • Page 4: Identification Data

    • Manufacturer's Plate keys in duplicate; quoting the number stamped on each key is essential to A - Name of manufacturer obtain a replacement from FIAT's B - Vehicls identification code Sales Organization. C - Chas&is Number A For ignitron switch D - Engine type B For door and trunk locks.
  • Page 5 • A) F.M.V. Safety Standard Con- • Engine Type (132 C3.031) and formity Tag - Month and year Identification Number - Punched of manufacture, gross vehicle weight on crankcase, near oil filter mount. rating, gross axle weight rating, • Chassis Type (124 CS2} and chassis number and car type, located Identification Number - Punched on left door pillar.
  • Page 6 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 35 34 33 32 31...

  • Page 7: Instruments And Controls

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 24 Optional radio housing blanking 13 Fasten belts indicator 1 lighting switch, three-position 14 Knob switch and rheostat for 2 Turn signal lights switch levei 25 Ash tray instrument cluster lighting 3 High/Low beams change-over 26 Hand brake lever. To release the switch lever 15 Glove compartment lever press in button on top of...
  • Page 8 FIAT Dealer for a cooling system check (including fan circuitry). g) Tachometer - Electronically-op- erated from the ignition distribu- tor. The yellow area indicates ma- ximum engine speed for all gears whereas the red area shows dangerous engineoperating speeds. h) Type of Fuel Used (see page 33)
  • Page 9 (driver and/or charging system: turn immedia- passenger) unfastened. tely to a FIAT Dealer for assist- ance. q) Insufficient Oil Pressure In- Low Brake Fluid Level/Hand Brake dicator (Red) - The light should...
  • Page 10 S t e e r i n g L o c k I g n i t i o n S w i t c h (*) Remove Buzzer Operates Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch (See page 16 for starting procedure when the steering wheel side door is Lever instructions) opened to leave the car and the igni-...
  • Page 11 25947 High/Low Beams Change-Over Inner Rear View Mirror - Collap- Outer Rear View Mirror sible, with anti-glare (Day/Night) po- Switch Lever {With lighting switch steering wheel side door is adjustable sition controlled by a lever. If the down and ignition switch at MAR) from driver's seat, by means of lever B.
  • Page 12 DOORS SEATS From inside (safety latch) - With door already shut set the lever A down. Opening The lever will thus first insert the From outside - Unlock and pull the safety latch and then snap back to Seats may be adjusted for leg reach handle.

  • Page 13: Seat Belts

    Warning Before fastening the belts make sure the seats and headrests are properly positioned. Each belt is intended for use by one adult or one child over 6 years of age. Occasionally, check that webbing 39078 is in good condition. SEAT BELTS In the event of an accident even if the belt you were wearing is appa-...
  • Page 14 VENTILATION AND HEATING Ventilation and heating are adjusta- ble according to seasonal requirements. To ensure best comfort to occu- pants it is important to become familiar with system controls and operation. Admission of Heated or Fresh Air Heater fan switch C is ener- gized only when ignition key is in position MAR.
  • Page 15 Lever D controls the air tempera- Defrosting end Demisting Frost Precautions ture. If during cold weather the car must For quick defrosting of windshield, Pulled all back - No heating of air remain inactive for some time at freez- pull back completely lever F, push ing temperatures and the cooling forward lever D and set lever E in an Pushed allforward - Maximum heating...

  • Page 16: Fold-Away Top

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  • Page 17 Place cover F on the folded top in detents H, spring hooks I in well by fitting rear eyelets D on holes L and snap on the button hooks E (page 14) then catches G fasteners M.

  • Page 18: Starting The Engine

    38000 STARTING THE ENGINE Should the engine fail to start Cold Starts With Automatic return ignition key back to ST posi- Transmission tion and repeat starting attempt. Cold Starts With Manual Move the selector lever to HI or P — Do not step on accelerator pedal Transmission Engine starting is not possible with until the engine is running smoo-...

  • Page 19: Driving The Car

    engaging a gear lower than would Do not allow the engine to lug, DRIVING THE CAR normally be required. Braking, if abso- particularly when driving up steep lutely unavoidable, should be gentle hills, but shift down in good time to Never maintain nor exceed the and progressive and, in any case, benefit from maximum engine pulling...

  • Page 20: Recommended Shifting Speeds

    Before turning or changing lanes, RECOMMENDED in addition to giving the correct signals SHIFTING SPEEDS glance in the mirrors to ascertain the intentions of the drivers behind you. 1st-2nd 2nd-3rd 3rd-4th 4th-5th Before cutting back into your lane 15 mph 25 mph 40 mph 45 mph after overtaking a vehicle wait until...
  • Page 21 AUTOMATIC Selector Lever Positions Drive TRANSMISSION (Optional Extra) Park This position is used for normal OPERATION driving. The transmission starts in low gear To obtain any ratio move selector In this position the transmission is lever A to the desired position. and automatically changes up or down mechanically locked but engine starting When shifting from P to R, R to P,...
  • Page 22 consistent pull and moderate engine Depress the brake pedal without 30 miles and at road speeds not braking. accelerating at all, and move the exceeding 30 mph, otherwise gearbox seSector lever to 1, 2, D or R as damage may result. If the car is to desired.

  • Page 23: Wheel Changing

    WHEEL CHANGING If possible, place the car on level ground and lock rear wheels by the hand brake. Release strap B and take out jack A and spare wheel C in trunk. The jack is completed by hand 3BS24 lever D and extension E, Extension E has two drives: a hex.
  • Page 24 To Fit the Wheel — Remove the jack hand lever and actuate handwheel F of extension E and lower the car. — Fit the spare wheel seeing that the location dowel fits into the location — Fully tighten the wheel bolts in hole in wheel disk.

  • Page 25: Emission Control Systems

    This section includes all periodical importance of reporting to a maintenance operations essential for specifications are also listed on the FIAT Dealer for all the main- " continued effectiveness of the car. E.P.A. and California Regulations Con- tenance operations so marked : formity Tag.

  • Page 26: General Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE We recommend that all operations so marked be entrusted to the Fiat service network Every Every Every OPERATIONS See page 45 000 15 000 30 000 miles miles miles V a l v e c l e a r a n c e :...

  • Page 27: Special Maintenance

    Brakes: Check brake pads and front discs Automatic transmission (where fitted): Check oil level • Tires: Check pressure Battery: Check electrolyte level, terminals and clamps Lubricant Designations FIAT INTERNATIONAL FIAT INTERNATIONAL A.T.F. - DEXRON II Type Gl/A Single-grade low-ash content de-...
  • Page 28 ENGINE Drain all used oil through plug B. Before fitting a new filter on the Oil should of course be changed support, wet its seal with engine oil. also in relation to the grade used and Screw on the filler: once the seal Engine Oil outdoor temperature (Singiegrade or contacts the support, tighten 3/4 turn...

  • Page 29: Air Cleaner

    Spark P/ugs Every 3 0 000 m i l e s ( * ) : Change spark plugs. To disassemble spark plugs, withdraw terminals A and back off using a suita- ble wrench. New spark plugs must be of the type specified (see page 62};...
  • Page 30 Alternator and Water Pump driving water pump A and alternator — For vehicles fitted with manual Drive Beit B, slacken nuts C and D and move transmission, engage top gear and alternator outwards and then retighten move vehicle until cylinder no. 1 is the nuts.
  • Page 31 For vehicles fitted with automatic trans- EMISSION CONTROL Without moving distributor shaft, insert mission use a suitable wrench to adjust SYSTEMS distributor in its seat and secure. the nut D securing crankshaft pulley Connect leads going to coit, install until above conditions are obtained. cap and check that the leads are correctly connected to spark plugs, Vehicle emissions are controlled by...
  • Page 32 Crankcase Emission Control System This is a closed system designed to prevent any emission of blow-by gases and oil vapours into the atmosphere. These gases and vapours are piped to an orifice downstream of the throt- tle and are then drawn into the engine In any rpm condition.
  • Page 33 Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System The fuel evaporative emission control system is designed to prevent air pol- lution caused by evaporative tosses from the fuel system. This is accomplished by a proper sys- tem which prevents the release into the atmosphere of fuel vapors from the fuel tank.
  • Page 34 Ftief Injection System an oxygen sensor {Lambda probe) General which measures the oxygen content of the exhaust gases and transmits any adjustment of the air-fuel mixture to This is an electronically controlled the control unit. It is thus possible intermittent pressure injection with the aid of a catalytic converter...
  • Page 35 ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION DIAGRAM 1. Battery 2. Relay set - Operates electronic control unit 3 and motor driven fuel pump 1 7. 3. Electronic control unit Receives information about oil quan- tity, coolant temperature and tempe- rature of cylinder head, position of throttle valve, starting phase as well as engine rpm and injection point.
  • Page 36 5. Air measuring instrument 12. Fuel pressure regulator 20. Catalytic converter This supplies information to electronic Keeps fuel pressure constant in fuel Reduces harmful residues contained control unit of quantity of air drawn lines. in exhaust gases to a minimum. and activates fuel supply pump, 13.
  • Page 37 idling speed is S50 _L 50 rpm for WARNING Idling Speed manual transmission and 750 ± 50 rpm for automatic transmission. Fuel Refilling Any adjustment to idling speed must be carried out with a warm engine and with gearshift lever in neutral Strictly adhere to the label on instru- position for mechanical versions and ment panel and on filler cap.

  • Page 38: Cooling System

    — 35 "C (—32 F). In case of coolant cutive top-ups be required at might rise noticeably: this could afso change or topping-up FIAT recom- short intervals, or after limited happen immediately after stopping the mends the use of a 50-50 mixture of mileages (500 miles), the system needs engine.
  • Page 39 Every 15 000 miles - Top up brake oxidation, corrosion, foam and scale Fluid Reservoir fluid reservoir. Use exclusively DOT 3 inhibiting properties and is effective The « Low Brake Fluid Level » in- MotorVehicle Brake Fluid (conforming down to — 35"C (—32° F). See Fill-up dicator (see page 7), controlled by to F.M.V.S.S.
  • Page 40 fluid drainage, etc.). This is indicated POWER TRAIN Manual Transmission OH through pedal sponginess and reduced braking effectiveness. Every 30 000 miles Clutch Renew oil. Let drip thoroughly The clutch is mechanically controlled, from plug B before refilling. The correct Hand Brake with automatic wear take up and no level is up to the opening of filter...
  • Page 41 If necessary, top up to the MAX heavily soiled, also renew the filter in If defective transmission oper- mark through filler B using Fiat GI/A the valve assembly, together with the ation is detected contact your or equivalent grade of automatic trans- associated seal.
  • Page 42 SUSPENSIONS At the same time inspect ball joints Front Wheel Bearings for excessive play. If evidence of AND STEERING looseness exists, replace the bail joint. Every 30 000 miles - Check bearings for play and adequate lubri- Front Suspension [Steering Proper joint maintenance is essen- cation.
  • Page 43 BODY Note - When adjusting wiper arms Check also electric pump terminals. position on windshield ensure that To re-aim jets: Turn the complete the distance from windshield base to Every 15 000 miles body with a screwdriver and then the wiper arm fulcrum is: lateral pin so as to direct the water Lubricate the following items as...
  • Page 44 Exterior Body Care the paintwork extra protection. Also interior Body Care remove any stain promptly. Wash the bodywork frequently with Dust the interior, preferably using a cold or lukewarm water. Sponge down Grease and tar should be removed vacuum cleaner. using a good quality car shampoo - using a clean and soft kerosene- or Deterlux or equivalent.

  • Page 45: Electrical System

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROLONGED INACTIVITY — Remove the wiper blades to pre- vent the rubber from distorting. Battery — Protect the car using a non-plastics If the car is to remain inactive over Located in trunk. car cover. long periods it is advisable to carry Every 3 000 miles or monthly - out the following operations: With battery at rest and cold, check...
  • Page 46 Every 3 000 miles Fuses WARNING - The battery contains sulphuric acid. Avoid contactwithskrn, Nine 8-Amp. and three 16-Amp. eyes or clothing. Check posts and clamps for tight- fuses in a box under dash, driver's ness and cleanliness. side, and two 8-Amp. and 16-Amp. Externalantidote: Flush with water.
  • Page 47 (8 Amps) D (8 Amps) Protected Circuits Quartz crystal clock Right headlight high beams • Courtesy light A (8 Amps) Hazard warning flasher and indicator Turn signal lamps and indicator E (8 Amps) Inspection lamp receptacle Stop lamps Left headlight low beam Remove key and fasten belts buzzer OH pressure gage and insufficient pres- sure Indicator...
  • Page 48 Lights Installation Center headlight unit L on body Headlights by aligning locating dowel H with its seat. Turn the unit clockwise and tigh- Alignment ten screws D. Refit retaining ring G by tightening screw E in hole F. For aiming the headlights, screw 6 (vertically) Front Parking and Turn Signal...
  • Page 49 Rear Turn Signal, Stop The bulbs are of the bayonet type. Side Marker Lamps and Back-up Lamps B Turn signal light The rear bulb holders are accessible from inside the trunk. The bulbs are accessible from inside C Stop light trunk after removing panel A.
  • Page 50 Front bulbs are accessible from in- Courtesy Lamp License Plate Lamps side fenders. A Spring plates (two) unit mounting To withdraw bulb holder remove reta- To remove or refit follow the proce- ining nuts from inside the trunk. dure given for the rear bulbs. B Switch C Bulb, pressure mounted A Body retaining screws...
  • Page 51 Advice for bodywork maintenance...
  • Page 52 Protection from Atmospheric Agents FIAT has introduced a series of measures to protect the auto- mobile from the various factors that can cause damage and corrosion. Briefly summarized, these factors are: — Atmospheric pollution (urban environments and industrial zones) — Airborne salts (marine areas, particularly those with warm and humid climates) —...
  • Page 53 We would like to list a few useful hints and pieces of advice which, though obvious, often pass unobserved for that very reason. The FIAT Service Network will be happy to supply more details on request.
  • Page 54 Be particularly careful to dry the less visible areas, such as the door frames, hood and headlight housings, where standing water can collect more easily. Similarly, avoid putting the car in a closed space immediately after washing, so that air circu- lation can help evaporate any trapped water.
  • Page 55 In harsh environmental conditions, periodic supplementary pro- tective treatments to the box sections and door interiors are recommended. These treatments must be done with special products and techniques, and so should be left to experts. It should be done at least every two years, and, in more severe cases, annually, preferably at the beginning of winter.
  • Page 56 Windows To ensure perfect visibility, windows should be cleaned with a good quality glass cleaner and then wiped dry. Always use a clean cloth to avoid scratching the glass. To clean the inside of the windshield, where more obstinate grease deposits are to be found, use sulphur ether as a solvent. The inside of the rear window can be cleaned in the same way, but particular care should be used to avoid damaging the dem- ister wires embedded in the glass.
  • Page 57 Cleaning Plastic Parts Exterior plastic parts should be washed in the same way as the car itself. If traces of dirt remain, use special plastic cleaners, following the manufacturer's instructions. Interior plastic parts can be cleaned in the same way. Do not use paint cleaners. Cleaning the Convertible Top To properly clean the convertible top, use the following proce- dure:...
  • Page 58 • Scrub the top with a small medium-soft bristle brush adding water, as necessary, until the cleanser forms a soapy con- sistency. • Remove the first accumulated dirt from the top with a cloth (towel} or sponge before it can be rubbed back into the fabric top.
  • Page 59 Prolonged Inactivity If the car is to remain inactive over long periods, It is advisable to carry out the following operations: • Clean and protect the painted areas with silicone wax, Coat the bright metal parts with a standard chrome preservant. •...
  • Page 61 SPECIFICATIONS Four-blade fan driven by electric motor Lubrication System ENGINE controlled by thermostatic switch on radiator: cut-in temperature about 90° C. Forced circulation by gear pump. Pressure limiter valve on delivery circuit. Type 132 C3.031 Full-flow cartridge oil filter. Number of cylinders, in line Ignition System Bore and Stroke .

  • Page 62: Steering And Wheels

    acting telescopic shock absorbers. Asym- BRAKES Manual Transmission metric wheel motions stabilized by elastic mounts of reaction rods. Five forward speeds (all synchronized) Service and reverse. Gear ratios to 1 : Hydraulically operated by pedal through vacuum servo and tandem master cy- STEERING AND WHEELS Reverse linder.
  • Page 63 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Bulbs FIAT Standard Std. Part No. Location Voltage 12 Volts Headlights (high and low beams) « Sealed Beam )> headlight unit 4002 Front lamps Alternator No. 1034 (32 cp) 12V-5/21W turn signal ..

  • Page 64: Main Dimensions

    PERFORMANCE MAIN DIMENSIONS Speeds Maximum speeds after break-in,fully laden 1 013 1 120 1 250 1350 1613 2 281 4141 1320 Manual T. Auto-Transm 20,5 33.4 39.9 49.2 53.2 63.5 89.7 1st gear . . . 2nd gear 3rd gear . . . 4th gear .
  • Page 65 FiLLUP DATA U.S. units ) The system is filled with a 50-50 Unleaded qasolint? with octane rating Fuel tank 11.4 Gals — of at least 91 (Research Method) mixture of water and Para-flu 11 fluid Radiator, cylinder jackets and <S8B Page 36). heating system —...

  • Page 66: Table Of Contents

    INDEX General Page Page Page Steering Clutch Identification data Steering articulations Coolant circuit Keys Suspensions Cooling system Crankcase emission control system Suspension articulations Tappet clearance Emission control systems Operation Electrical system Tires Engine lubrication Toolkit Automatic transmission Engine oil filter Transmission oil Doors Exhaust emission control system...
  • Page 68 The information contained in llu's publication is intended to he of a general nature only. The Fiat Company may st any time and from time t<f time, for technical or other necessary reasons, modify <wy of the details at specifications of the product described in this publication.

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