2018 FIAT 124 SPIDER towing

Note
Be careful not to damage the towing
eyelet and towing hook, vehicle body,
or transmission system when towing
under the following conditions:
do not tow a vehicle heavier than
yours;
do not suddenly accelerate your
vehicle as it will apply a severe shock tothe towing eyelet and towing hook or
rope;
do not attach any rope other than to
the towing eyelet and towing hook.
IMPORTANT The towing eyelet should
be used in an emergency (to get the
vehicle out of a ditch or a snow bank,
for example).
IMPORTANT When using the towing
eyelets, always pull the lead or chain in
a straight direction with respect to the
eyelet. Never apply a sideways force.
IMPORTANT When towing with chain
or lead, wrap the chain or lead with a
soft cloth near the bumper to prevent
damage to the bumper.
IMPORTANT
35)Before starting towing operations, put
the ignition switch to OFF position.
36)Before tightening the tow hook, clean
the threaded housing thoroughly. Make
sure that the tow hook is fully fastened in
the housing before towing the vehicle.37)The front and rear tow hooks should be
used only for emergencies on the road. You
are allowed to tow the vehicle for short
distances using an appropriate device in
accordance with the highway code (a rigid
bar), to move the vehicle on the road in
readiness for towing or transport via a
breakdown vehicle. Tow hooks MUST NOT
be used to tow vehicles off the road or
where there are obstacles and/or for
towing operations using ropes or other
non-rigid devices. Respecting the above
conditions, towing must take place with
two vehicles (one towing, the other towed)
aligned as much as possible along the
same center line.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

EMERGENCY
TOWING
TOWING DESCRIPTION
Proper lifting and towing are necessary
to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Government and local laws must be
followed.
A towed vehicle usually should have its
drive wheels (rear wheels) off the
ground. If excessive damage or other
conditions prevent this, use wheel
dollies.
When towing with the rear wheels on
the ground, release the parking brake.
IMPORTANT Do not tow the vehicle
pointed backward with driving wheels
on the ground. This may cause internal
damage to the transmission.
IMPORTANT Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. This could damage your
vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed
equipment.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, the vehicle may be towed
with all four wheels on the ground using
the towing hook at the front of the
vehicle. Only tow the vehicle on paved
surfaces for short distances at low
speeds.Follow these instructions when towing
the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground:
shift to neutral (manual transmission),
or the N position (automatic
transmission);
switch the ignition to ACC;
release the parking brake.
NOTE Remember that power assist for
the brakes and steering will not be
available when the engine is not
running.
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INDEX
ABS system................70
Accessory socket.............39
Active bonnet precautions........71
Active safety systems...........70
Advanced Keyless Entry System....14
AFS (Adaptive Front Lighting
System)..................27
Attaching the tow hooks........153
Auto-wiper control............30
Automatic climate control system.......................36
Automatic lighting.............25
Automatic transmission.........115
Auxiliary driving systems.........74
Battery (maintenance).........165
Battery recharging............167
Bodywork (care and
maintenance).............170
Bonnet....................42
Boot lid...................40
Boot lid (opening).............40
Brake Assist................113
Brake/clutch fluid (level check). . . .165
Checking levels.............163
Child restraint system suitability
for various seat position.......88
Child seat installation position.....87
Child-restraint precautions.......83
Child-restraint system types......86Climate control system..........32
CO2 emissions..............187
Coming Home light system.......25
Constant monitoring..........110
Control panel and instruments.....49
Convertible Top (lowering)........43
Convertible Top (Soft Top)........43
Cruise Control..............118
Dashboard..................8
Dead lock device.............16
Dimensions................181
Doors.....................16
Driver Air Bag................98
DRL (Daytime Running Lights).....24
DSC system................70
Emergency flap opening.......123
Emergency stop signal system. . . .130
Emergency towing............155
Engine...................176
Engine compartment..........163
Engine coolant (level check)......164
Engine oil (level check).........164
Essential information............3
Exterior lights................24
Flash to pass...............25
Fluid capacities..............182
Fluids and lubricants..........183
Front fog lights...............25
Fuel consumption............186Fuel filler cap...............123
Fuse block (engine compartment)......................141
Fuse block (left side of the vehicle)......................144
Fuses (under the bonnet)........140
Fuses (vehicle's left side)........139
Gear lever positions..........115
Gear Shift Indicator............53
Hazard warning lights.........130
Hazard warning lights (control). . . .130
Head restraints...............21
Headlight washer.............31
Headlights..................24
Heated seats................19
Heavy-dute use of the vehicle
(scheduled servicing)........158
High beams.................25
HLA function................77
How the SRS Air bags work......98
How to use this manual..........3
Identification data............175
Ignition switch...............11
Immobilizer system............15
INFO switch.................52
Installing child restraint systems....92
Interiors..................172
Internal equipment............39
Jump starting..............151
Jump starting (procedure).......151
Key battery replacement........10

Keyless Entry System...........9
Keys......................9
Lane change signals...........27
Load limiter (pretensioner)........82
Maintaining the finish.........171
Manual climate control system.....34
Manual transmission..........114
Message indicated on display.....68
Mirrors....................22
Multimedia.................189
Navigation................201
Occupant protection systems.....78
Odometer/Trip meter...........51
Outside mirrors...............22
Owner maintenance precautions . . .157
Paintwork (preserving).........170
Parking...................112
Parking brake...............113
Parking Sensor System.........121
Passenger Air Bag............98
Passenger occupant classification
system.................103
Performance...............185
Periodic checks (scheduled
servicing)................158
Power mirrors...............23
Power window lock switch.......39
Power windows..............38Prescriptions for handling the
vehicle at the end of its life.....188
Pretensioners................82
Radio 3”.................191
Radio 7”..................196
Read this carefully..............2
Rear camera (ParkView rear
backup camera)...........125
Rear fog lights...............26
Refuelling procedure..........123
Refuelling the vehicle..........123
Replacing a bulb.............131
Replacing a tire..............168
Replacing exterior light bulbs.....134
Replacing fuses.............139
Rims and tires..............177
Rims and tires provided........179
SBA system (Seat Belt Alert)......81
Scheduled servicing...........157
Scheduled servicing plan.......159
Seat belt precautions...........79
Seat belt pretensioner and load
limiting systems.............82
Seat Belt Pretensioners.........98
Seat belts..................79
Seat belts (fastening/unfastening)}.......................79
Seats.....................19
Seats (manual adjustment).......19
Seats and fabric parts (cleaning) . . .172Shift-lock override (automatic
gearbox)................116
Shift-lock system (automatic
gearbox)................116
Side Air Bags................98
Snow chains...............169
Speed limiter...............120
Starting the engine.........11,112
Steering wheel...............22
Supplementary restraint system
(SRS) - Air bag.............96
Symbols....................3
TCS (Traction Control System).....70
Theft deterrent system..........15
Tips, controls and general
information...............190
Tire service kit..............146
Tires rotation (recommendations) . .169
Tool storage................146
Towing the vehicle............153
Towing trailers..............128
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)..................74
Turn signals.................27
Turning the engine off...........13
Vehicle security alarm..........15
Warning lights and messages.....54
Weights..................180
Wheel and tire specifications.....177
Wheels and tires.............168
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