2018 FIAT 124 SPIDER boot

close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into the
accessory socket;
correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket;
do not insert the cigarette lighter into
the accessory socket;
noise may occur on the audio
playback depending on the device
connected to the accessory socket;
depending on the device connected
to the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected,
which could cause the warning light to
illuminate. Disconnect the connected
device and make sure that the problem
is resolved. If the problem is resolved,
disconnect the device from the socket
and switch the ignition off. If the
problem is not resolved, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
IMPORTANT To prevent discharging of
the battery, do not use the socket for
long periods with the engine off or
idling.
BOOT LID
OPENING
47) 48)
IMPORTANT Before opening the boot
lid, remove any snow and ice
accumulation on it. Otherwise, the boot
lid could close under the weight of the
snow and ice resulting in injury.
IMPORTANT Be careful when
opening/closing the boot lid during
strong winds. If a strong gust blows
against the boot lid, it could close
suddenly resulting in injury.
IMPORTANT Fully open the boot lid and
make sure that it stays open. If the boot
lid is only opened partially, it could slam
shut by vibration or wind gusts resulting
in injury.
IMPORTANT When loading or
unloading luggage in the boot, turn off
the engine. Otherwise, you could get
burned by the heat of the exhaust gas.
Using the remote release button
(where provided)
Unlock the doors and boot lid, then
press the electric boot lid opener
fig. 31 and raise it when the latch
releases.
NOTEWith the advanced keylessfunction: a locked boot lid can also be
opened while the key is being carried.
With the advanced keyless function
A locked boot lid can also be opened
while the key is being carried.
When opening the boot lid with the
doors locked, it may require a few
seconds for the boot lid latch to release
after the electric boot lid opener is
pressed.
The boot lid can be closed when the
doors are locked with the key left in the
vehicle. However, to prevent locking the
key in the vehicle, the boot lid can be
opened by pressing the electric boot lid
opener. If the boot lid cannot be
opened despite doing this procedure,
press the electric boot lid opener to fully
open the boot lid after pushing the boot
lid completely closed.
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is
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a malfunction in the electrical system
and the boot lid cannot be unlocked,
the boot lid can be opened by
performing the emergency procedure
(refer to “When the boot lid cannot be
opened” paragraph in this chapter).
WHEN BOOT LID
CANNOT BE OPENED
If the battery is dead, the boot cannot
be unlocked and opened. In this case,
the boot can be unlocked by taking
care of the dead battery situation.
If the boot cannot be unlocked even if
the dead battery situation has been
resolved, the electrical system may
have a malfunction.
Proceed as follows:
close the convertible top and remove
the windblocker fig. 32;
remove the fasteners on the right
side of the vehicle fig. 33;
partially peel back the cover on the
right side of the vehicle fig. 34;
turn and loosen the cap screws
fig. 35 until the screws start to spin free;
pull out the cap and open the boot
lid fig. 36. After performing this
emergency measure, contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT Do not pull the screw
when pulling the cap. Otherwise, the
screw may fall off and become lost.
CLOSING
49) 50)
Use both hands to push the boot lid
down until the lock snaps shut. Do not
slam it.
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Pull up on the boot lid to make sure it is
secure.
WARNING
47)Never allow a person to ride in the
boot: allowing a person to ride in the boot
is dangerous. The person in the boot could
be seriously injured or killed during sudden
braking or a collision.
48)Do not drive with the boot lid open:
exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is
dangerous. An open boot lid in a moving
vehicle will cause exhaust gas to be drawn
into the cabin. This gas contains CO
(carbon monoxide), which is colourless,
odourless, and highly poisonous, and it
can cause loss of consciousness and
death. Moreover, an open boot lid could
cause occupants to fall out in an accident.
49)Close the boot lid, do not allow
children to play inside the boot lid. Leaving
the trunk lid open or leaving children in the
vehicle with the keys is dangerous.
Children could open the boot lid and climb
inside resulting in possible injury or death
from heat exposure.
50)Always keep the car from being a
tempting place to play by latching the
doors and the boot lid, and keeping the
keys where children can not play with
them. Leaving children or animals
unattended in a parked vehicle is
dangerous. Babies left sleeping and
children who lock themselves in cars or
trunks can die very quickly from heat
prostration. Do not leave your children or
pets alone in a car at any time. Do not
leave the car, the boot lid unlocked.
BONNET
OPENING
51) 52) 53) 55)
Proceed as follows:
with the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle 1 fig. 37 to unlock the
bonnet;
insert your hand into the bonnet
opening, slide the latch lever 2 to the
right fig. 38, and lift up the bonnet;
release support rod 3 fig. 39 from its
locking device, then insert it in the
padded area 4 fig. 40 and secure it in
the support rod hole indicated by the
arrow to hold the bonnet open.
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MESSAGE INDICATED ON
DISPLAY
(versions with Radio 7”)
If a message is displayed in the center
display, take appropriate action (in a
calm manner) according to the
displayed message.
If the following messages are displayed
in the centre display, a vehicle system
may be malfunctioning:
Engine Coolant Temperature
High: displays if the engine coolant
temperature has increased excessively.
Changing System Malfunction:
displays if the charging system has a
malfunction.
Temperature Warning: the
following message is displayed when
the temperature around the centre
display is high. Lowering the
temperature in the cabin or the
temperature around the centre display
by avoiding direct sunlight is
recommended.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING SOUND IS
ACTIVATED
A warning sound is activated in
following cases:
Lights-on reminder;
Air Bag/seat belt pretensioner
system;
Active bonnet (where provided);
Ignition not switched off (STOP);
Key removed from vehicle;
"Door locking" switch inoperable
(versions with advanced keyless function);
Key left-in-boot compartment
(versions with advanced keyless
function);
Key left-in-vehicle (versions with
advanced keyless function);
Vehicle speed alarm (where
provided);
Tire inflation pressure warning beep
(where provided);
Outside temperature (where
provided);
Electronic steering lock;
Speed limiter (where provided);
120 km/h warning (where provided).
WARNING
61)Never tamper with the air
bag/pretensioner systems and always
contact a Fiat Dealership perform all
servicing and repairs. Self-servicing or
tampering with the systems is dangerous.
An air bag/pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled causing
serious injury or death.62)Do not drive the vehicle with the active
bonnet warning light turned on or flashing.
Driving the vehicle with the active hood
warning light turned on or flashing is
dangerous as the active hood mechanism
may not activate normally and function as
intended in the event the vehicle were to
contact a pedestrian.
63)If the TPMS warning light illuminates or
flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep
sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed
immediately and avoid sudden
maneuvering and braking. If the warning
light illuminates or flashes, or the tire
pressure warning beep sound is heard, it is
dangerous to drive the vehicle at high
speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering
or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen
and result in an accident. To determine if
you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a
safe position where you can check the
visual condition of the tire and determine if
you have enough air to proceed to a place
where air may be added and the system
monitored again by Fiat Dealership or a tire
repair station.
64)Do not ignore the TPMS warning light.
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is
dangerous, even if you know why it is
illuminated. Have the problem taken care of
as soon as possible before it develops into
a more serious situation that could lead to
tire failure and a dangerous accident.
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REFUELLING THE
VEHICLE
152) 153) 154) 155) 156) 157)
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. 94.The fuel filler flap operates in
conjunction
with the doorlocking/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. 95. 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. 96;
partially peel back the cover 2
fig. 96 inside the boot, then pull the
emergency release lever 3 fig. 97.
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Interior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage UNECE(*)
Overhead light 10 —
Boot lid light 5 —
(*) UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
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Rear direction indicator lights
Proceed as follows:
remove the retainers 1 fig. 114 and
the boot lid end trim;
remove the retainers 2 fig. 115 and
then partially peel back the boot lid side
trim;
disconnect the connector 3 ;
remove the two nuts 5 fig. 117 and a
screw 4;
pull the unit rearward 6 fig. 118 to
remove it;
turn the socket and bulb assembly 7
fig. 119 counterclockwise and remove
it.
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WARNING
164)If the fuse blows again contact a Fiat
Dealership.
165)Never replace a fuse with another
with a higher amp rating; DANGER OF
FIRE.
166)Contact a Fiat Dealership if a safety
system (airbags, brakes), power unit
system (engine, gearbox) or steering
system general protection fuse blows.
167)Do not replace the main fuse and
multiplex slow blow fuse by yourself.
Contact a Fiat Dealership to perform the
replacement. Replacing these fuses by
yourself is dangerous because they are
high current fuses. Incorrect replacement
could cause an electrical shock or a short
circuit resulting in a fire.
168)Before replacing a fuse, make sure
that the ignition device is in OFF position
and that all the other services are switched
off and/or deactivated.
IMPORTANT
32)Never replace a fuse with metal wires
or anything else.
33)If it is necessary to wash the engine
compartment, take care not to directly hit
the junction unit and the window wiper
motors with the water jet.
TIRE SERVICE KIT
(where provided)
169) 170) 171) 172) 173) 174) 175)
3)
TOOL STORAGE
Your vehicle is not equipped with a
spare tire, jack and wheel brace. For
details, contact a Fiat Dealership.
Tools are stored in the locations
illustrated in fig. 127:
1: jack lever;
2: towing eyelet
Inside the boot lid is also located the
emergency flat tire repair kit.
TIRE SERVICE STORAGE
The tire service kit is located inside the
boot lid fig. 128.
IMPORTANT Your vehicle is not
equipped with a spare tire. In the event
of a flat tire, use the tire service kit to
repair the tire temporarily. When doing
the repair, refer to the instructions
included in the tire service kit. If an
emergency repair was performed on a
flat tire using the tire service kit, contact
a Fiat Dealership, repair or replace the
tire as soon as possible.
TIRE SERVICE USAGE
PRECAUTIONS
NoteThe tire sealant cannot be reused.
Purchase new tire sealant at a Fiat
Dealership.
The tire service kit cannot be used in
the following cases. Consult a Fiat
Dealership:
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