2017 FIAT SPIDER ABARTH engine

CONVERTIBLE TOP
(SOFT TOP) Lowering The
Convertible Top
Warning!Do not sit on the folded convertible top,
otherwise the convertible top could be
damaged or you may fall off and be injured.
To lower the convertible top, Proceed
as follows:
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied and the engine is OFF.
2. Make sure there are no objects
which have been placed in the area
where the convertible top is to be
retracted.
3. Push forward on the release latch.
There is a red indicator showing that
the latch is open. 4. With the lock release latch pushed
forward (red indicator visible), pull the
top latch handle rearward to unlock it.
5. Remove the striker from the anchor. Note: The power windows will go
down automatically when the
convertible top is opened. If the power
windows do not go down automatically,
fully open the windows using the power
window switch located on the doors. 04110102-L36-006
Lock Release Latch
1 — Release Latch Closed
2 — Release Latch Open 04110102-L21-001
Pulling The Top Latch Handle
Rearward
3 — Latch Release Handle 04110102-L22-002
Removing Striker From Anchor
4 — Striker
5 — Anchor
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6. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold
the convertible top along the front edge
and pull it toward the rear of the vehicle.
To lower the convertible top from inside
the vehicle, use the convertible top
handles.
7. Move the convertible top rearward
and while pushing the rear glass lightly
with your hand.
8. With the back end of the convertible
top pushed down, push the front end
until a latching sound is heard. Lightly
rock the retracted convertible top to
make sure it is securely locked. Warning!Always keep your hands and fingers
away from the fastening mechanisms when
moving the convertible top: it is dangerous
to place your hands or fingers near the
fastening mechanisms. Your hands or
fingers could be caught and injured by the
mechanism.
Sit in the seat with the seat belt correctly
fastened when the vehicle is moving:
standing in the vehicle, or sitting on the convertible top storage area or center
console when the vehicle is moving is a
dangerous way to ride. During a sudden
maneuver or collision you could be
seriously injured or even killed.
Raising The Convertible
To p
To raise the convertible top, proceed as
follows:
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied and the engine is OFF.
2. Pull the unlock lever upward to
disengage the lock.04110102-123-002AB
Convertible Top Handles
6 — Handles 04110102-126-001AB
Retracted Convertible Top 04110103-121-004
Unlock Lever Location
1 — Unlock Lever
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ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING Power Steering
Electric power steering is only operable
when the engine is running.
If the engine is off or if the power
steering system is inoperable, you can
still steer, but it requires more physical
effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual
during normal driving or the steering
vibrates, contact your authorized dealer.
The
warning light notifies the driver
of system abnormalities and operation
conditions.
Note: Never hold the steering wheel to
the extreme left or right for more than
five seconds with the engine running.
This could damage the power steering
system. ENVIRONMENT
PROTECTION
SYSTEMS Emission Control System
This vehicle is equipped with an
emission control system (the catalytic
converter is part of this system) that
enables the vehicle to comply with
existing exhaust emissions
requirements.
Ignoring the following precautions could
cause lead to accumulate on the
catalyst inside the converter or cause
the converter to get very hot. Either
condition will damage the converter and
cause poor performance:
USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
Do not drive your vehicle with any
sign of engine malfunction.
Do not coast with the ignition OFF.
Do not descend steep grades in gear
with the ignition OFF.
Do not operate the engine at high
idle for more than two minutes.
Do not tamper with the emission
control system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by your
authorized dealer. Do not push-start or pull-start your
vehicle.
Under U.S. federal law, any modification
to the original-equipment emission
control system before the first sale and
registration of a vehicle is subject to
penalties. In some states, such
modification made on a used vehicle is
also subject to penalties.
While the engine is off, the sound of a
valve opening and closing can be heard
at the rear of the vehicle, however this
does not indicate an abnormality. The
vehicle has a self-checking device and
it operates while the engine is off.
Warning!A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you
park over materials that can burn. Such
materials might be grass or leaves coming
into contact with your exhaust system. Do
not park or operate your vehicle in areas
where your exhaust system can contact
anything that can burn.
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CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS Instrument Cluster
1 — Odometer/Trip Computer And Trip Computer Button/Dashboard Illumination
2 — Tachometer
3 — Speedometer
4 — Automatic Transmission Info Display
5 — Odometer/Trip Computer Info/Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge/Fuel Gauge/Outside Temperature/Cruise Control/Info
Switch Display 05020103-121-001AB
Instrument Cluster
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Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm).
The range varies depending on the type
of gauge. Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge And
Fuel Gauge
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Note: If the high engine coolant
temperature warning light (red) turns
on, there is a possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place
immediately and take appropriate
measures. If the vehicle continues to be
driven, it could cause damage to the
engine.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge 2 shows approximately
how much fuel is remaining in the tank
when the ignition is in the ON position.
We recommend keeping the tank over
1/4 full.
E = Empty
F = Full
If the low fuel warning light illuminates
or the fuel level is very low, refuel as
soon as possible.
Note:
After refueling, it may require some
time for the indicator to stabilize. In
addition, the indicator may deviate
while driving on a slope or curve since
the fuel moves in the tank.
The display indicating a quarter or
less remaining fuel has more segments
to show the remaining fuel level in
greater detail.
The direction of the arrow on the
fuel gauge indicates that the fuel door
lid is on the left side of the vehicle.05020103-12A-002AB
Tachometer
1 — Tachometer Display 0502010417A007
Fuel/Temperature Gauge
1 — Engine Coolant Temperature
2 — Fuel Gauge
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Outside Temperature
Display
When the ignition is in the ON position,
the outside temperature is displayed.
Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature
depending on the surroundings and
vehicle conditions:
Significantly cold or hot
temperatures.
Sudden changes in outside
temperature.
The vehicle is parked.
The vehicle is driven at low speeds. Changing The Temperature Unit Of
The Outside Temperature Display
The outside temperature unit can be
switched between Fahrenheit and
Celsius using the following procedure.
Settings can be changed through the
Connect 7.0 radio screen. Refer to
“Personalization Features” in this
chapter.
Note: When the temperature unit
indicated in the outside temperature
display is changed, the temperature
unit indicated in the engine coolant
gauge display changes in conjunction
with it.
Cruise Control Set
Vehicle Speed Display
The vehicle speed preset using the
cruise control is displayed. MAINTENANCE
MONITOR — IF
EQUIPPED Oil Life Reset
Proceed as follows:
1. Select the icon on the home
screen to display the “Applications”
screen.
2. Select “Maintenance” to display the
maintenance list screen.
3. Switch the tab and select the setting
item you want to change: “Scheduled,”
“Tire Rotation,” or “Oil Change.”05020107345034
Outside Temperature Screen
Display 0502010819A019
Cruise Control Display Screen
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Tab Item Explanation
Oil Change Setting Notification
can be switched on/off.
Distance (mile or km) Displays the distance until an oil change is
due. Select this item to set the oil change
distance. “Oil Change Due!” is displayed in
red, and the indicator light will illuminate in
the instrument cluster when the remaining
distance is less than 300 mi (500 km).
Reset Resets the remaining distance to the initial
value. Once the system turns on, it needs to
be reset whenever replacing the engine oil.
Oil life (%) Displays the engine oil life until an oil change
is due. “Oil Change Due!” is displayed in red
and the indicator light will illuminate in the
instrument cluster when remaining oil life
distance is less than 300 mi (500 km), or
remaining days are less than 15 (whichever
comes first).
Reset Resets the remaining oil life to 100%. The
system must be reset whenever replacing the
engine oil.
(*) The engine oil flexible maintenance setting is available (only some models). Consult an authorized dealer for details. When the
engine oil flexible maintenance setting is selected, you will see the following items in the display.
The vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on the engine operating conditions and lets you know when an oil change is
due by illuminating the indicator light in the instrument cluster.
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WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES Warning Lights And
Messages
Note:
The warning light in the instrument
panel appears together with a
dedicated message and/or acoustic
signal when applicable. These
indications are indicative and
precautionary and as such must not be
considered as exhaustive and/or
alternative to the information contained
in the Owner’s Manual, which you are
advised to read carefully in all cases.
Always refer to the information in this
chapter in the event of a failure
indication.
Failure indications displayed are
divided into two categories: serious
and less serious failures. Serious
failures are indicated by a repeated
and prolonged warning "cycle". Less
serious failures are indicated by a
warning "cycle" with a shorter duration.
The display cycle of both categories
can be interrupted. The instrument
panel warning light will stay on until the
cause of the failure is eliminated.
The warning contents can be verified
on the audio system. Proceed as follows:
1. If the warning light is turned on,
select
icon on the home screen to
display the application screen.
2. Select “ Warning Guidance ”to
display the current warnings.
3. Select the applicable warning to
view the warning details.
For the following warning/indicator
lights:
Master Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light
ABS Warning Light
Charging System Warning Light
Engine Oil Warning Light
Electric Throttle Warning Light
Cold Start Warning Light
Check Engine Warning Light
Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Automatic Transmission Warning
Light
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator
Light
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Light
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light
Low Fuel Warning Light Seat Belt Warning Light
Door Ajar Warning Light
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning
Light
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Warning Light
KEY Warning Light
LED Headlight KEY Warning Light
BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring) OFF
Indicator Light
TCS/DSC Indicator Light
DSC OFF Indicator Light
Security Indicator Light
Indicator Light
Passenger Air Bag Deactivation
Warning Light
The light turns on when the ignition is
switched on for an operation check,
and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light
does not turn on or remains turned on,
have the vehicle inspected at an
authorized dealer.
Note: Only for “Brake System Warning
Light:” the light turns on continuously
when the parking brake is applied.
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