2017 FIAT SPIDER ABARTH octane

Read This Carefully REFUELING Only refuel with unleaded gasoline with a recommended rating of 91 octane. A rating less than 87 octane is not 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 in NEUTRAL, fully depress the
clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator, and then push the ignition button. The engine will start as soon as the ignition is pushed.
If equipped with an 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, and then push the ignition button. The engine will start 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.

REFUELING THE
VEHICLE Refueling The Vehicle
Stop the engine before refueling.
Fuel Requirements
Vehicles with catalytic converters or
oxygen sensors must use ONLY
UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce
exhaust emissions and keep spark plug
fouling to a minimum.
Fuel: Premium unleaded fuel.
Octane Rating
(Anti-knock index): 91
(R + M)/2 method or
above (96 RON or
above) (U.S. federal
law requires that
octane ratings be posted on gasoline
station pumps).
Regular unleaded fuel with an octane
rating from 87 to 90 (91 to 95 RON) can
be used, but this will reduce
performance slightly, such as reduced
engine output, and engine knocking.
Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane
(91 RON) will negatively affect the
emission control system performance
and could also cause engine knocking
and serious engine damage.
While operating on gasoline with an
octane number of 87, hearing a light
knocking sound from the engine is not
a cause for concern. However, if the
engine is heard making a heavy knocking sound, see your authorized
dealer immediately. Use of gasoline with
an octane number lower than 87 can
cause engine failure and may void or
not be covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Poor quality gasoline
can cause problems such as hard
starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you
experience these symptoms, try
another brand of gasoline before
considering service for the vehicle.
Gasoline blended with oxygenates such
as alcohol or ether compounds are
generally referred to as oxygenated
fuels.
The common gasoline blend that can
be used with your vehicle is ethanol
blended at no more than 15%. Gasoline
containing alcohol, such as ethanol or
methanol, may be marketed under the
name "Gasohol".
Vehicle damage and problems resulting
from the use of the following may not
be covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty:
Alcohol containing more than 15%
ethanol.
Gasoline or alcohol containing
methanol.
Leaded fuel or leaded alcohol.
Reformulated Gasoline
Many areas of the country require the
use of cleaner burning gasoline referred
to as “Reformulated Gasoline”. Reformulated gasoline contains
oxygenates and are specifically blended
to reduce vehicle emissions and
improve air quality.
The use of reformulated gasoline is
recommended. Properly blended
reformulated gasoline will provide
improved performance and durability of
engine and fuel system components.
Gasoline/Oxygenate
Blends
Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded
gasoline with oxygenates such as
ethanol.
Caution!DO NOT use gasoline containing methanol
or gasoline containing more than 15%
ethanol (E-15). Use of these blends may
result in starting and drivability problems,
damage critical fuel system components,
cause emissions to exceed the applicable
standard, and/or cause the “Malfunction
Indicator Light” to illuminate. Please
observe pump labels as they should clearly
communicate if a fuel contains greater than
15% ethanol (E-15).
Problems that result from using
gasoline containing more than 15%
ethanol (E-15) or gasoline containing
methanol are not the responsibility of
the manufacturer and may void or not
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be covered under New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex
Fuel Vehicles
Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are
compatible with gasoline containing up
to 15% ethanol (E-15). Gasoline with
higher ethanol content may void the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently
fueled with E-85 fuel, the engine will
have some or all of these symptoms:
Operate in a lean mode.
OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light”
on.
Poor engine performance.
Poor cold start and cold drivability.
Increased risk for fuel system
component corrosion.
MMT In Gasoline
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese
Tricarbonyl (MMT) is a manganese-
containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasoline to increase
octane. Gasoline blended with MMT
provides no performance advantage
beyond gasoline of the same octane
number without MMT. Gasoline blended
with MMT reduces spark plug life and
reduces emissions system performance
in some vehicles. The manufacturer
recommends that gasoline without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT
content of gasoline may not be
indicated on the gasoline pump;
therefore, you should ask your gasoline
retailer whether the gasoline contains
MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal and
California reformulated gasoline.
Materials Added To Fuel
Besides using unleaded gasoline with
the proper octane rating, gasolines that
contain detergents, corrosion and
stability additives are recommended.
Using gasolines that have these
additives will help improve fuel
economy, reduce emissions, and
maintain vehicle performance.
Designated TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline
contains a higher level
of detergents to further
aide in minimizing
engine and fuel system
deposits. When available, the usage of
Top Tier Detergent gasoline is
recommended. Visit
www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline Retailers.
Indiscriminate use of fuel system
cleaning agents should be avoided.
Many of these materials intended for
gum and varnish removal may contain
active solvents or similar ingredients.
These can harm fuel system gasket and
diaphragm materials. Fuel System Cautions
Caution!Follow these guidelines to maintain your
vehicle’s performance:
The use of leaded gasoline is prohibited
by Federal law. Using leaded gasoline can
impair engine performance and damage
the emissions control system.
An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or
ignition malfunctions can cause the
catalytic converter to overheat. If you notice
a pungent burning odor or some light
smoke, your engine may be out of tune or
malfunctioning and may require immediate
service. Contact your authorized dealer for
service assistance.
The use of fuel additives, which are now
being sold as octane enhancers, is not
recommended. Most of these products
contain high concentrations of methanol.
Fuel system damage or vehicle
performance problems resulting from the
use of such fuels or additives is not the
responsibility of the manufacturer and may
void or not be covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Note: Intentional tampering with the
emissions control system can result in
civil penalties being assessed against
you.
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STARTING AND OPERATING

ENGINE Engine 1.4 Turbo Multi Air
Cycle Four
Number and
position of cylinders 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke (mm) 72.0 x 80.4
Total displacement (cm³) 1368
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Maximum power (kW) 122
Maximum power (HP) 164
Corresponding engine speed (rpm) 5500
Maximum torque (Nm) 250
Maximum torque (lb.-ft.) 184
Corresponding engine speed (rpm) 2500
Spark plugs We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.
Fuel 91 Octane Recommended (87 Octane Acceptable) Maximum 15%
Ethanol Content
Note: 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!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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