2016 FIAT 124 SPIDER Owners Manual

BODYWORK
PRESERVING THE
PAINTWORK
52) 53)
7)
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent the formation of
rust.
To correctly wash the vehicle, follow
these instructions:
is the vehicle is washed remove the
aerial;
if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the vehicle, keep a
distance of at least 40 cm from the
bodywork to avoid damage or
alteration. Build up of water could
cause damage to the vehicle in the long
term;
wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water if possible;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door
frames, bonnet, headlight frames, etc.)
with special care, as water may
stagnate more easily in these areas. Do
not wash the vehicle after it has beenleft in the sun or with the bonnet hot:
this may alter the shine of the
paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the
vehicle.
IMPORTANT Avoid parking under trees;
the resin dropped by trees makes the
paintwork go opaque and increases the
possibility of corrosion.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
Paint chipping
Paint chipping occurs when gravel
thrown in the air by another vehicle's
tires hits your vehicle.
Keeping a safe distance between you
and the vehicle ahead reduces the
chances of having your paint chipped
by flying gravel.
IMPORTANT The paint chipping zone
varies with the speed of the vehicle. For
example, when travelling at 90 km/h,
the paint chipping zone is 50 m.
IMPORTANT In low temperatures a
vehicle's finish hardens. This increases
the chance of paint chipping.IMPORTANT Chipped paint can lead to
rust forming on your vehicle. Before this
happens, repair the damage by using
FCA touch-up paint according to the
instructions in this section. Failure to
repair the affected area could lead to
serious rusting and expensive repairs.
MAINTAINING THE
FINISH
Washing
To help protect the finish from rust and
deterioration, wash your vehicle
thoroughly and frequently, at least once
a month, with lukewarm or cold water.
IMPORTANT FCA is not responsible for
scratches caused by automatic car
washes or improper washing.
Scratches are more noticeable on
vehicles with darker paint finishes.
IMPORTANT Keep hands and scrapers
clear of the windscreen when the wiper
lever is in the AUTO position and the
ignition is switched ON as fingers could
be pinched or the wipers and wiper
blades damaged when the wipers
activate automatically. If you are going
to clean the windscreen, be sure the
wipers are turned off completely (when
it is most likely that the engine is left
running) this is particularly important
when clearing ice and snow.
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IMPORTANT Do not spray water in the
engine compartment. Otherwise, it
could result in engine-starting problems
or damage to electrical parts.
IMPORTANT When washing and
waxing the vehicle, be careful not to
apply excessive force to any single area
of the vehicle bonnet. Otherwise, you
could dent the vehicle.
IMPORTANT Do not use automatic car
washing machines and car washing
devices using high water pressure.
IMPORTANT Make sure that the fuel
flap is closed and lock the doors.
Otherwise, the fuel flap may be
forcefully opened by water pressure
causing damage to the vehicle or fuel
flap.
IMPORTANT Do not use steel wool,
abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chromeplated or anodised
aluminium parts. This may damage the
protective coating; also, cleaners and
detergents may discolour or deteriorate
the paint.
Thoroughly rinse off all soap with
lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow
soap to dry on the finish.
211)
WARNING
211)Dry off brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the accelerator
pedal and lightly applying the brakes
several times until the brake performance
returns to normal. Driving with wet brakes
is dangerous. Increased stopping distance
or the vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious accident.
Light braking will indicate whether the
brakes have been affected.
IMPORTANT
52)In order to preserve the appearance of
the paint abrasive products and/or polishes
should not be used for cleaning the vehicle.53)Avoid washing with rollers and/or
brushes in washing stations. Wash the
vehicle only by hand using neutral pH
detergents; dry it with a wet chamois
leather. Abrasive products and/or polishes
should not be used for cleaning the car.
Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.
Avoid (if at all possible) parking the vehicle
under trees; remove vegetable resins
immediately as, when dried, it may only be
possible to remove them with abrasive
products and/or polishes, which is highly
inadvisable as they could alter the typical
opaqueness of the paint. Do not use pure
windscreen washer fluid for cleaning the
front windscreen and rear window; dilute it
min. 50% with water. Only use pure screen
washer fluid when strictly necessary due to
outside temperature conditions.
IMPORTANT
7)Detergents cause water pollution. Only
wash your vehicle in areas equipped to
collect and treat wastewater from this type
of activity.
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE

INTERIORS
SEATS AND FABRIC
PARTS
Seat belt maintenance
213) 214)
Clean the soiled area by lightly dabbing
it with a soft cloth soaked in a mild
detergent (approx. 5%) diluted with
water.
Wipe off the remaining detergent using
a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
Before retracting seat belts which have
been pulled out for cleaning, dry them
off thoroughly and make sure there is
no remaining moisture on them.
NOTE Clean seat belts diligently if they
get dirty. Leaving them uncleaned will
make it dif cult to clean them later, and
it may affect the smooth retracting of
the seat belt.
PLASTIC PART
MAINTENANCE
54)
Instrument panel top maintenance
212)
Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth
soaked in a mild detergent (approx. 5%)
diluted with water.Wipe off the remaining detergent using
a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
WARNING
212)Do not spray water into the vehicle
cabin. Spraying water into the vehicle cabin
is dangerous as electrical devices such as
the audio and switches could get wet
resulting in a malfunction or vehicle fire.
213)If a seat belt appears frayed or has
abrasions, have it replaced by a Fiat
Dealership. If a seat belts is used under
such a condition, it cannot function at its
full capacity which could result in serious
injury or death.
214)Use a mild detergent to remove
soiling from a seat belt. If organic solvents
are used for cleaning the seat belts or they
become stained or bleached, there is the
possibility of them becoming weakened
and as a result, they may not function at
their full capacity which could cause
serious injury or death.
215)Never use flammable products, such
as petrol ether or rectified petrol to clean
the inside of the car. The electrostatic
charges which are generated by rubbing
during the cleaning operation may cause a
fire.
216)Do not keep aerosol cans in the car:
they might explode. Aerosol cans must not
be exposed to a temperature exceeding
50°C. When the vehicle is exposed to
sunlight, the internal temperature can
greatly exceed this value.217)There must be no obstacles on the
floor underneath the pedals; make sure
that mats are always flat and do not
interfere with the pedals.
IMPORTANT
54)Never use alcohol, petrols and
derivatives to clean the dashboard and
instrument panel lens.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Everything you may find useful for
understanding how your vehicle is
made and works is contained in this
chapter and illustrated with data, tables
and graphics.
For the enthusiasts and the technician,
but also just for those who want to
know every detail of their vehicle.IDENTIFICATION DATA.........171
ENGINE..................172
WHEEL AND TIRE
SPECIFICATIONS............173
WEIGHTS.................176
DIMENSIONS..............177
FLUID CAPACITIES...........178
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS......179
PERFORMANCE............182
FUEL CONSUMPTION.........183
CO EMISSIONS.............184
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING
THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS
LIFE....................185
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IDENTIFICATION
DATA
MODEL PLATE
Model plate is located on the left side of
door pillar fig. 148.
CHASSIS NUMBER / VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(Ireland / U.K.)
Chassis number: open the cover shown
in fig. 149 to check the chassis number.Vehicle Identification Numberfig. 150.
TIRE PRESSURE LABEL
Tire pressure label is located on the left
side of door pillar for left-hand drive
versions fig. 151 or on the right side of
door pillar for right-hand drive versions.ENGINE NUMBER
Engine number label is located on the
engine.
14810010103-121-001
14910010109-333-333
15010010104-122-001
15110010109-321-321
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ENGINE
218)
Version 1.4 Turbo Multi Air 140HP
CycleOtto
Number and position of cylinders 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke (mm) 72.0 x 84.0
Total displacement (cm³) 1368
Compression ratio9.8:1
Maximum power (EEC) (kW) 103
Maximum power (EEC) (HP) 140
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 5000
Maximum torque (EEC) (Nm) 240
Maximum torque (EEC) (kgm) 24,5
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 2250
Spark plugsNGK SIKR9A7
Fuel Unleaded petrol 95 R.O.N. (EN 228 specifications)
IMPORTANT When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate coating on the iridium alloy and
platinum tips could be damaged.
WARNING
218)Modifications or repairs to the fuel supply system that are not carried out correctly or do not take the system's technical specifications
into account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

WHEEL AND TIRE
SPECIFICATIONS
RIMS AND TIRES
219)
55)
NOTE The tires have been optimally
matched with the chassis of your
vehicle. When replacing tires, FCA
recommends that you replace tires of
the same type originally fitted to your
vehicle. For details, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
Check the tire pressure label for tire size
and inflation pressure (refer to “Tire
inflation pressure” paragraph in
“Maintenance and care” chapter). After
adjusting the tire pressure, initialization
of the TPMS system is necessary to
make the system operate normally
(refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System initialization” in “Safety”
chapter).
IMPORTANT If there are any
discrepancies between the Owner
Handbook and the registration
document, take the information from
the latter. For safe driving, the vehicle
must be fitted with tires of the same
make and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use tubes with
tubeless tires.
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RIMS AND TIRES PROVIDED
Rims Standard tire Winter tire
61/2Jx16195/50 R16 84V (*) 195/50 R16 84 M+S (**)
7J x 17 205/45 R17 84W (*) 205/45 R17 84 M+S (***)
(*) 3-season type
(**) Load index and speed symbol: 84Q/84S/84H/84V
(***) Load index and speed symbol: 84Q/84S/84H/84V/84W
COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed pressure when the tires are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tires. With snow tires, add
+0.2 bar to the pressure recommended for standard tires.
Tire size Front Rear
195/50 R16 84V 2.0 2.0
205/45 R17 84W 2.0 2.0
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