2017 FIAT 124 SPIDER engine

DEAR CUSTOMER
Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing a Fiat 124 Spider.
We have written this Owner’s Manual to help you get to know all the features of your vehicle and use it in the best possible way.
Here you will find information, advice and important warnings regarding use of your vehicle and how to achieve the best
performance from the technical features of your vehicle.
You are advised to take the time to read these publications carefully before taking to the road for the first time, to become
familiar with the controls and above all with those concerning brakes, steering and transmission; at the same time, you can
understand the vehicle behavior on different road surfaces.
This document also provides a description of special features and tips, as well as essential information for the safe driving, care
and maintenance of your vehicle over time.
After reading it, you are advised to keep the Owner’s Manual inside the vehicle, for an easy reference and for making sure it
remains in the vehicle should it be sold.
In the attached Warranty Booklet you will also find a description of the Services that FCA offers to its customers, and the detail
of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity.
We are sure that these will help you to get in touch with and appreciate your new vehicle and the service provided by the
people at FCA.
Enjoy reading. Happy motoring!
IMPORTANT This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of the vehicle; please consider only the information
relevant to your vehicle’s trim level, engine and version. All data contained in this publication are purely indicative.
FCA can modify the vehicle model described in this publication at any time, for technical or commercial purposes.
For further information, contact your Authorized Dealer.

Read This Carefully
REFUELING
Only refuel with unleaded gasoline with a rating 91 octane recommended not less than 87 octane 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.
STARTING THE ENGINE
If Equipped with a manual transmission: Be sure that the parking brake is engaged; place the gear selector to NEUTRAL, fully depress the
clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator, then push the ignition button, the engine starts as soon as the ignition is pushed.If Equipped with a automatic transmission : Be sure that the parking brake is engaged and that the gear selector is in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) , depress the brake pedal, then push the ignition button, the engine starts as soon as the ignition is pushed.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the vehicle on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is equipped with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
Contact your Authorized Dealer if you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery) after buying the
vehicle. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electric system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the vehicle is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental
friendliness and low running costs are unchanged over time.

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
FRONT VIEW
Front View
1 — Engine Compartment3 — Doors5 — Exterior Lights
2 — Windshield Wiper Blades 4 — Wheels and Tires
01020304-000-100Spider Front View
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KEYS
Key Fob
A code number is stamped on the plate
attached to the key set; detach this
plate and store it in a safe place (not in
the vehicle) for use if you need to make
a replacement Emergency Key.
Also, write down the code number and
keep it in a separate safe and
convenient place, but not in the vehicle.
If your key fob is lost, contact an
Authorized Dealership and have your
code number ready.
Note:Your key fob configuration may
vary with different feature button icons
as well as the total number of feature
buttons depending on your vehicle
options/features. Key fob example as
shown. To use the Emergency Key, push the
mechanical latch on the back side of
the key fob and pull the emergency key
out that's housed inside the key fob.
Note:
Always keep a spare key fob in
case one is lost. If a key fob is lost, see
an Authorized Dealer as soon as
possible.
The driver must carry the key fob to
ensure the keyless entry system
functions properly.
Warning!
Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the
automatic transmission into PARK or the
manual transmission into FIRST gear or
REVERSE, apply the parking brake, turn the
engine OFF, remove the key fob from the
vehicle and lock your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle
unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat
build-up may cause serious injury or death.
04010177-361-002Spider Key Fob
1 — Emergency Key
2 — Key Fob
3 — Key Code Number Plate
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Operational Range
The system operates only when the
driver is in the vehicle or within
operational range while the key fob is
being carried or on your person.
Starting The Engine
Starting the engine may be possible
even if the key fob is outside of the
vehicle and extremely close to a door
and window, however, always start the
engine from the driver's seat.
If the vehicle is started and the key fob
is not in the vehicle, the vehicle will not
restart after it is shut off and the ignition
is placed in the OFF position.
The trunk is out of the assured
operational range, however, if the key
fob is operable the engine will start.With The Advanced Keyless
Function
Without The Advanced Keyless
Function
Note:
The engine may not start if the
key fob is placed in or around the
following areas:
Around The Instrument Panel
In The Storage Compartments
04010202-12S-002With Advanced Keyless Entry Sensors
1 — Interior Antenna
2 — Operational Range
04010202-12R-001Without Advanced Keyless Entry Sensors
1 — Interior Antenna
2 — Operational Range
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Key Suspend Function
If a key fob is left in the vehicle, the
functions of the key fob left in the
vehicle are temporarily suspended to
prevent unlawful use of the vehicle.
To restore the functions, push the
unlock button on the functions-
suspended key fob left in the vehicle.
Key Fob Battery
Replacement
If the buttons on the key fob are
inoperable and the indicator light does
not flash, the battery power level may
be low or discharged.
Replace with a new battery
(CR2025 type) before the key fob
becomes unusable.
The following conditions indicate that
the battery power is low:
Indicator light (green) flashes in
the instrument cluster for about
30 seconds after the engine is placed in
the OFF position.
The system does not operate and
the operation indicator light on the key
fob does not flash when the buttons are
pushed.
The system's operational range is
reduced. Note:
Replacing the battery at an
Authorized Dealership is recommended
to prevent damage to the key fob. If
replacing the battery by yourself, follow
the instruction below.
Replacing The Key Fob Battery
Proceed as follows:
1. Push the mechanical release button
(1) and pull out the Emergency Key (2).
2. Insert a coin, a flat blade screw
driver, or the tip of your emergency key
into the now exposed slot and carefully
pry in the direction of the arrows to
open the cover (3) slightly. 3. Insert a coin, a flat blade screw
driver, or the tip of your emergency key
into the side gap and carefully pry in
the direction of the arrow to open the
cover (4).
4. Remove the battery cap (3), then
remove the battery (5).
07031301-361-002Emergency Key Removed
07031301-362-002Pry Case Left Side
07031301-363-002Pry Case Right Side
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5. Insert a new battery with the positive
pole facing up. Then, cover the battery
with the battery cap.
6. Close the cover and reinsert the
Emergency Key.
Note:Be careful not to allow the
rubber ring shown in call-out (6) to be scratched or damaged. If the rubber
ring comes out, reinstall it before
inserting a new battery.
Key Fob Cautions
Because the key fob uses low-intensity
radio waves, it may not function
correctly under the following conditions:
The key fob is carried with
communication devices such as cellular
phones.
The key fob contacts or is covered
by a metal object.
The key fob is near electronic
devices such as personal computers.
Non-FCA genuine electronic
equipment is installed in the vehicle.
There is equipment which discharges
radio waves near the vehicle.
The key fob may consume battery
power excessively if it receives
high-intensity radio waves. Do not place
the key fob near electronic devices
such as televisions or personal
computers.
To avoid damage to the key fob,
DO NOT:
Drop the key fob.
Get the key fob wet.
Disassemble the key fob.
Expose the key fob to high
temperatures on places such as the
instrument panel or engine
compartment, under direct sunlight.
Expose the key fob to any kind of
magnetic field.
Place heavy objects on the key fob.
Put the key fob in an ultrasonic
cleaner.
Put any magnetized objects close to
the key fob.
General Information
The following regulatory statement
applies to all Radio Frequency (RF)
devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
07031301-364-003Remove Back Cover For Battery Replacement
07031301-367-001Install New Battery
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IGNITION SWITCH
Push Button Start
Positions
The system operates only when the key
fob is within operational range.
Each time the keyless ignition
START/STOP button is pushed, the
ignition cycles in the order of OFF, ACC,
and ON. Pushing the START/STOP
button again from ON position cycles
the ignition to the OFF position.
Note:
The engine starts by pushing the
keyless ignition START/STOP button
while depressing the clutch pedal
(manual transmission) or the brake
pedal (automatic transmission). To
change the ignition position, push the keyless ignition START/STOP button
without depressing the clutch or brake
pedal.
Do not leave the ignition in the ON
position while the engine is not
running, doing so could result in the
battery being discharged. If the ignition
is left in ACC position (for automatic
transmission, the gear selector is in the
P position, and the ignition is in ACC),
the ignition cycles to the OFF position
automatically after about 25 minutes.
OFF
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the keyless ignition start
indicator light (amber) also turns off. In
the OFF position, the steering wheel is
locked.
ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber)
illuminates. In the ACC position, the
steering wheel is unlocked.
The Keyless Entry System does not
function while the keyless ignition has
been placed in the ACC position, and
the doors will not lock/unlock even if
they have been locked manually.
ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. Note:
The indicator light (amber) turns off (the
indicator light amber illuminates when
the ignition has been placed in the ON
position and the engine is not running).
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine
is started.
When the keyless ignition has been
placed in the ON position, the sound of
the fuel pump motor operating near the
fuel tank can be heard. This does not
indicate an abnormality.
Warning!
Never use the PARK position as a
substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when parked
to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
When leaving the vehicle, always make
sure the ignition is in the OFF mode,
remove the key fob from the vehicle, and
lock your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle
unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
05010101-L12-001Spider Keyless START/STOP Ignition Button
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