2017 FIAT 124 SPIDER open hood

BATTERY
RECHARGING
BATTERY CHARGING
PROCEDURE
Warning!
Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution
and can burn or even blind you. Do not
allow battery fluid to contact your eyes,
skin, or clothing. Do not lean over a battery
when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in
eyes or on skin, flush the area immediately
with large amounts of water. Refer to
“Jump-Starting” in “In Case Of Emergency”
for further information.
Battery gas is flammable and explosive.
Keep flame or sparks away from the
battery. Do not use a booster battery or
any other booster source with an output
greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
Caution!
It is essential when replacing the cables
on the battery that the positive cable is
attached to the positive post and the
negative cable is attached to the negative
post. Battery posts are marked positive (+)
and negative (-) and are identified on the
battery case. Cable clamps should be tight
on the terminal posts and free of corrosion.
If a “fast charger” is used while the
battery is in the vehicle, disconnect both
vehicle battery cables before connecting
the charger to the battery. Do not use a
“fast charger” to provide starting voltage.
Charge battery as follows:
Before recharging the battery, turn off
all accessories and turn the engine off
by placing the ignition in the OFF mode.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Connect the charger cables to
the battery terminals, observing the
polarity (+,–).
Turn on the charger.
When finished, turn the charger off
before disconnecting the battery.
Reconnect the negative battery
terminal.
MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES
The following pages contain
instructions on the required
maintenance from the technical
personnel who designed the vehicle.
In addition to these specific
maintenance instructions specified for
routine scheduled servicing, there are
other components which may require
periodic maintenance or replacement
over the vehicle’s life cycle.
Body Lubrication
Ensure that the locks and bodywork
junction points, including components
such as the seat guides, door hinges
(and rollers), trunk and hood are
periodically lubricated with lithium
based grease to ensure correct, silent
operation and to protect them from rust
and wear.
Thoroughly clean the components,
eliminating every trace of dirt and dust.
After lubricating, eliminate excess oil
and grease. Also pay particular
attention to the hood closing devices,
to ensure correct operation.
During operations on the hood, be sure
to perform with the engine cold, also
remember to check, clean and lubricate
the locking, release and safety devices.
Make sure the hood's secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
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left running) this is particularly
important when clearing ice and snow.
Do not spray water in the engine
compartment. Otherwise, it could
result in engine-starting problems or
damage to electrical parts.
When washing and waxing the
vehicle, be careful not to apply
excessive force to any single area of
the vehicle hood. Otherwise, you could
dent the vehicle.
Do not use automatic car washing
machines and car washing devices
using high water pressure.
Make sure that the fuel door is
closed and lock the doors. Otherwise,
the fuel flap may be forcefully opened
by water pressure causing damage to
the vehicle or fuel door.
To minimize scratches on the vehicle's
paint finish:
Rinse off any dirt or other foreign
matter using lukewarm or cold water
before washing.
Use plenty of lukewarm or cold water
and a soft cloth when washing the
vehicle. Do not use a nylon cloth.
Rub gently when washing or drying
the vehicle.
Take your vehicle only to a car wash
that keeps its brushes well maintained.
Do not use abrasive cleansers or
wax that contain abrasives.
Caution!
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or
strong detergents containing highly alkaline
or caustic agents on chrome plated or
anodized aluminium parts. This may
damage the protective coating; also,
cleaners and detergents may discolor or
deteriorate the paint.
Pay special attention to removing salt,
dirt, mud, and other foreign material
from the underside of the fenders, and
make sure the drain holes in the lower
edges of the doors and rocker panels
are clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial fallout, and similar deposits
can damage the finish if not removed
immediately. When prompt washing
with plain water is ineffective, use a mild
soap made for use on vehicles.
Thoroughly rinse off all soap with
lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow
soap to dry on the finish.
After washing the vehicle, dry it with a
clean chamois to prevent water spots
from forming.
Waxing
Your vehicle needs to be waxed when
water no longer beads on the finish. Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing it. In addition to the vehicle
body, wax the metal trim to maintain its
lustre:
Use wax which contains no
abrasives. Waxes containing abrasive
will remove paint and could damage
bright metal parts.
Use a good grade of natural wax for
metallic, mica, and solid colors.
When waxing, coat evenly with the
sponge supplied or a soft cloth.
Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth.
Note: A spot remover to remove oil,
tar, and similar materials will usually also
take off the wax. Rewax these areas
even if the rest of the vehicle does not
need it.
Repairing Damage To
The Finish
Deep scratches or chips on the finish
should be repaired promptly. Exposed
metal quickly rusts and can lead to
major repairs.
Note:
If your vehicle is damaged and needs
metal parts repaired or replaced, make
sure the body shop applies corrosion
prevention materials to all parts, both
repaired and new. This will prevent
them from rusting.
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Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) Setup Menu.....78
EVIC Display ..............78
Emergency flap opening ........176
Emergency Key ..............19
Emergency, In Case Of .........209
Hazard Warning Flasher ......185
Jacking ..........204,205,238
Jump Starting .........218,219
Overheating .............220
Towing ............. .221,223
Emission control system .........74
Engine .................. .267
Exhaust Gas Caution ........175
Fails To Start .............220
Flooded, Starting ..........220
Jump Starting .........218,219
Overheating .............220
Starting ..............21,220
Engine compartment ..........232
Engine coolant (level check) ......233
Engine oil (level check) .........233
Environment protection systems ....74
Essential information ............3
Ethanol .................. .173
Event Data Recorder ..........146
Exhaust Gas Caution ..........175
Exterior Lights ...............38Flash-To-Pass...............40
Flashers Hazard Warning ...........185
Turn Signal ...............41
Flooded Engine Starting ........220
Fluid And Lubricants ..........275
Fluid Capacities .............274
Fog Lights ..................41
Follow Me Home .............41
Front lights (light bulbs) .........188
Front Wipers Wiper Operation ...........42
Fuel Additives ...............174
Clean Air ...............173
Ethanol ............... .173
Materials Added ...........174
Methanol ...............173
Fuel Consumption Display ........88
Fuel Economy Monitor ..........88
Fuel filler cap ...............175
Fuel filler door ...............175
Fuse block (engine compartment) . .198
Fuse block (interior) ...........202
Fuses (interior) ..............196
Fuses (underhood) ............197
Gasoline, Clean Air...........173
Gasoline, Reformulated ........173Gear selector positions
.........154
GVWR .................. .177
Hazard Warning Flasher........185
Hazardous driving ............179
Head Restraints ............34,35
Headlight ..................38
Headlights
Adjusting The Headlight Abroad. .42
High Beam ...............40
Passing .................40
Heavy-duty use of the vehicle (scheduled servicing) ........226
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) . . .58
Hood Release ...............69
How to use this manual ..........3
Identification Data............264
Inside Rearview Mirror ..........36
Instrument Cluster Display DID Menu Items . . . .79,80,82,83,84
EVIC Menu Items . . .79,80,82,83,84
Interior Lights ................62
Interiors ................. .259
Internal Equipment ............61
Jack Location..............204
Jack Operation ........204,205,238
Jump Starting ............218,219
Key Fob..................14
Emergency Key ............14

Snow Tires..............248
Spare Tire ......204,248,249,250
Spinning ...............246
Tread Wear Indicators .......246
ToOpenDeckLid.............66
ToOpenHood...............69
Towing Disabled Vehicle ........221,223
Towing Eyes ............... .221
Towing trailers ..............178
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ................ .119
Transmission ...............268
Tread Wear Indicators ..........246
Trunk Lid Closing ..................68
Opening .................66
Trunk light (bulb replacement) .....195
Turn Signals .................41Undercoating ..............257
Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . .252,284
Vehicle Loading ..........177,241
Vehicle modifications/alterations .....4
Vent Operation ...............45
Warning Flasher, Hazard .......185
Warranty Information ..........283
Washer Operation ...........42,44
Washers, Windshield ...........42
Wheels and tires .............239
Window and headlight washer fluid (level check) ..............235
Window interiors (cleaning) ......261
Windows Driver/Passenger Window
Controls .................56
Power Windows ...........56
Window Lockout ...........58
Windshield wiper blades (replacing) ...............237 Windshield Wipers
............42
Windstop ..................66
Winter driving ...............180
Wiper blades ...............237
Wrecker Towing ..........221,223
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