2016 FIAT 124 SPIDER battery

Warning light What it means
KEY WARNING LIGHT (illuminate)
If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it illuminates continuously.
IMPORTANT If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light
(amber) flashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it using the
emergency operation for starting the engine, and contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
Refer to “Emergency operation for starting operation” in “Starting the engine” paragraph.
KEY WARNING LIGHT (flashing)
Advanced key malfunction
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
The advanced key battery is dead: replace the key battery.
The advanced key is not within the operation range/is placed in areas inside the
cabin where it is difficult for the key to be detected: bring the advanced key into the
operation range.
A key from another manufacturer similar to the advanced key is in the operation
range: take the key from another manufacturer similar to the advanced key out of the operation
range.
Without the ignition switched off, the advanced key is taken out of the cabin, and
then all the doors are closed: bring the advanced key back into the cabin.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM
The warning light switches on to report a failure of the vehicle security alarm system. Contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

Amber warning lights
Warning light What it means
ABS WARNING LIGHT
If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a
system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had no
ABS. Should this happen contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
NOTE When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and does not
indicate an ABS malfunction. Recharge the battery.
NOTE The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT
If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to note the
driving conditions when the light illuminated and contact a Fiat Dealership.
The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases:
the engine's electrical system has a problem;
the emission control system has a problem;
the fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.
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Warning light What it means
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT (where provided)
The light illuminates when the transmission has a problem.
IMPORTANT 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. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
MASTER WARNING LIGHT
Versions without Radio 7”
The warning light turns on continuously if there is a malfunction in the battery management
system or there is a malfunction in the brake switch. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
Versions with Radio 7”
The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction. Operate the center display and
verify the content. Refer to “Vehicles with Radio 7” paragraph in this chapter.
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Warning light What it means
KEY INDICATOR LIGHT
Warning light flashing
When the push button start is pressed from ON to ACC or OFF, the warning light may flash for
approximately 30 seconds indicating that the remaining battery power of the key is low. Replace
with a new battery before the key becomes unusable.
Blue warning light
Warning light What it means
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the main beam headlights are turned on.
LOW ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LIGHT
(for versions/markets where provided)
The light illuminates continuously when the engine coolant temperature is low and turns off after
the engine is warm.
If the low engine coolant temperature indicator light remains illuminated after the engine has
been sufficiently warmed up, the temperature sensor could have a malfunction. Contact a
Dealership.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
initialization
(versions with conventional tires)
In the following cases, system
initialization must be performed so that
the system operates normally:
a tire pressure is adjusted;
tire rotation is performed;
a tire or wheel is replaced;
the battery is replaced or completely
drained;
the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light is illuminated.
Initialization method
Proceed as follows:
park the car in a safe place and firmly
apply the parking brake;
let the tires cool, then adjust the tire
pressure of all four (4) tires to the
specified pressure indicated on the tire
pressure label located on the driver's
door frame (door open);
switch the ignition ON;
while the vehicle is parked, press and
hold the TPMS system set switch
fig. 58 and verify that the tire pressure
monitoring system warning light in the
instrument cluster flashes twice and a
beep sound is heard once.
IMPORTANT If the system initialization
is performed without adjusting the tire
pressure, the system cannot detect the
normal tire pressure and it may not
illuminate the tire pressure monitoring
system warning light even if a tire
pressure is low, or it may illuminate the
light even if the pressures are normal.
IMPORTANT Adjust the tire pressure on
all four tires and initialize the system
when the tire pressure monitoring
system warning light is turned on. If the
warning light turns on for a reason
other than a flat tire, the tire pressure of
all four tires may have decreased
naturally.
IMPORTANT The system initialization
will not be performed if the switch is
pressed while the vehicle is being
driven.HLA (Hill Launch Assist)
FUNCTION
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is a function
which assists the driver in accelerating
from a stop while on a slope. When the
driver releases the brake pedal and
depresses the accelerator pedal while
on a slope, the function prevents the
vehicle from rolling. The braking force is
maintained automatically after the brake
pedal is released on a steep grade.
For vehicles with a manual
transmission, Hill Launch Assist
operates on a downward slope when
the shift lever is in the reverse (R)
position, and on an upward slope when
the shift lever is in a position other than
the reverse (R) position.
For vehicles with an automatic
transmission, Hill Launch Assist
operates on a downward slope when
the selector lever is in the reverse (R)
position, and on an upward slope when
the selector lever is in a forward gear.
IMPORTANT Hill Launch Assist does
not operate on a gentle slope. In
addition, the gradient of the slope on
which the system will operate changes
depending on the vehicle's load.
IMPORTANT Hill Launch Assist does
not operate if the parking brake is
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SAFETY

WARNING
79)Always wear your seat belt and make
sure all occupants are properly restrained.
Not wearing a seat belt is extremely
dangerous. During a collision, occupants
not wearing seat belts could hit someone
or things inside the vehicle or even be
thrown out of the vehicle. They could be
seriously injured or even killed. In the same
collision, occupants wearing seat belts
would be much safer.
80)Do not wear twisted seat belts. Twisted
seat belts are dangerous. In a collision, the
full width of the belt is not available to
absorb the impact. This puts more force on
the bones beneath the belt, which could
cause serious injury or death. So, if your
seat belt is twisted, you must straighten
the seat belt to remove any twists and to
allow the full width of the belt to be used.
81)Never use one seat belt on more than
one person at a time. Using one seat belt
for more than one person at a time is
dangerous. A seat belt used in this way
cannot spread the impact forces properly
and the two passengers could be crushed
together and seriously injured or even
killed. Never use one belt for more than
one person at a time and always operate
the vehicle with each occupant properly
restrained.82)Do not operate a vehicle with a
damaged seat belt. Using a damaged seat
belt is dangerous. An accident could
damage the belt webbing of the seat belt in
use. A damaged seat belt cannot provide
adequate protection in a collision. Contact
a Fiat Dealership to inspect all seat belt
systems in use during an accident before
they are used again.
83)Have your seat belts changed
immediately if the pretensioner or load
limiter has been expended. Always have an
expert repairer, we recommend a Fiat
Dealership immediately inspect the seat
belt pretensioners and air bags after any
collision. Like the air bags, the seat belt
pretensioners and load limiters will only
function once and must be replaced after
any collision that caused them to deploy. If
the seat belt pretensioners and load
limiters are not replaced, the risk of injury in
a collision will increase.
84)Positioning the shoulder portion of the
seat belt. Improper positioning of the
shoulder portion of the seat belt is
dangerous. Always make sure the shoulder
portion of the seat belt is positioned across
your shoulder and near your neck, but
never under your arm, on your neck, or on
your upper arm.
85)Positioning the lap portion of the seat
belt. The lap portion of the seat belt worn
too high is dangerous. In a collision, this
would concentrate the impact force directly
on the abdominal area, causing serious
injury. Wear the lap portion of the belt
snugly and as low as possible.86)Instructions for use of seat belt
assemblies. Seat belts are designed to
bear upon the bony structure of the body,
and should be worn low across the front of
the pelvis or the pelvis, chest and
shoulders, as applicable; wearing the lap
section of the belt across the abdominal
area must be avoided. Seat belts should
be adjusted as firmly as possible,
consistent with comfort, to provide the
protection for which they have been
designed. A slack belt will greatly reduce
the protection afforded to the wearer. Care
should be taken to avoid contamination of
the webbing with polishes, oils and
chemicals, and particularly battery acid.
Cleaning may safely be carried out using
mild soap and water. The belt should be
replaced if webbing becomes frayed,
contaminated or damaged. It is essential to
replace the entire assembly after it has
been worn in a severe impact even if
damage to the assembly is not obvious.
Belts should not be worn with straps
twisted. Each belt assembly must only be
used by one occupant; it is dangerous to
put a belt around a child being carried on
the occupant's lap.
87)No modifications or additions should
be made by the user which will either
prevent the seat belt adjusting devices
from operating to remove slack, or prevent
the seat belt assembly from being adjusted
to remove slack.
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SAFETY

REFUELLING THE
VEHICLE
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Always stop the engine before
refuelling.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Only use premium unleaded fuel
(conforming to EN 228 specification
within E10) with a number of octanes
not lower than 95.
IMPORTANT USE ONLY UNLEADED
FUEL. Leaded fuel is harmful to the
catalytic converter and oxygen sensors
and will lead to deterioration of the
emission control system and or failures.
IMPORTANT The use of E10 fuel with
10% ethanol in Europe is safe for your
vehicle. Damage to your vehicle may
occur when ethanol exceeds this
recommendation.
IMPORTANT Never add fuel system
additives, otherwise the emission
control system could be damaged.
Contact a Fiat Dealership for details.
REFUELLING
PROCEDURE
When the fuel filler flap end is pressed
with the doors unlocked, the fuel filler
flap rises fig. 92.The fuel filler flap operates in
conjunction with the door
locking/unlocking mechanism.
To close, press the fuel filler flap until a
click sound is heard.
IMPORTANT Make sure to lock both
the doors when leaving the vehicle.
IMPORTANT Lock the doors after
closing the fuel flap. If the fuel flap is
closed after locking the doors, the fuel
flap cannot be locked.
Fuel filler cap
To remove the fuel filler cap, turn it
anticlockwise fig. 93. Attach the
removed cap to the inner side of the
fuel flap.To close the fuel filler cap, turn it
clockwise until a click is heard.
EMERGENCY FLAP
OPENING
In case of emergency (e.g. when the
battery is dead), to open the fuel filler
flap proceed as follows:
open the boot lid and pull the center
section of the plastic fastener 1 and
remove the fastener fig. 94;
partially peel back the cover 2
fig. 94 inside the boot, then pull the
emergency release lever 3 fig. 95.
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STARTING AND OPERATING

IMPORTANT Do not use the booster
battery or any other source of external
supply with a voltage above 12 V: the
battery, the starter, the alternator and
the electrical system of the vehicle
could be damaged. You can damage a
12 V starter, ignition system, and other
electrical parts beyond repair with a
24 V power supply (two 12 V batteries
in series or a 24 V motor generator set).IMPORTANT Do not attempt jump
starting if the battery is wet. The battery
could break and explode!
JUMP-STARTING
PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT If the procedure below is
carried out incorrectly can cause severe
injuries to people or damage the
recharging system of one or both
vehicles. Carefully follow the
instructions given below.
Proceed as follows to carry out a jump
starting:
remove the battery cover fig. 136;
make sure the booster battery is
12 V and that its negative terminal is
grounded;
if the booster battery is in another
vehicle, do not allow both vehicles to
touch. Turn off the engine of the vehicle
with the booster battery and all
unnecessary electrical loads in both
vehicles;
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
JUMP STARTING
PREPARATIONS FOR
JUMP STARTING
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Jump-starting is dangerous if done
incorrectly. So follow the procedure
carefully fig. 135. If you feel unsure
about jump-starting, we strongly
recommend that you have a competent
service technician do the work.
IMPORTANT When using booster
battery is used, comply with the
utilisation and precaution instructions
specified by the producer.