2018 FIAT 124 SPIDER automatic transmission

SHIFT GEAR (SHIFTING)
SPEED LIMIT
Shift up
The gear does not shift up while the
vehicle speed is lower than the speed
limit.
Shift down
The gear does not shift down while the
vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit.
Kickdown
When the accelerator pedal is
depressed fully while driving, the gear
shifts down.
Auto-shift down
The gear shifts down automatically
depending on the vehicle speed during
deceleration.
DIRECT MODE(where provided)
Direct mode can be used for
temporarily switching gears by
operating the steering shift switch while
the vehicle is being driven with the
selector lever in the D range.
Direct mode is cancelled (released)
when the vehicle is stopped.
IMPORTANT Shifting up and down
while in direct mode may not be
possible depending on the vehicle
speed.DRIVING TIPS
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Passing
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades,
depress the accelerator fully. The
transmission will shift to a lower gear,
depending on vehicle speed.
Climbing steep grades from a stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position depress the brake pedal, shift
to D or M1, depending on the load
weight and grade steepness, release
the brake pedal while gradually
accelerating.
Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift
to lower gears, depending on load
weight and grade steepness.
Descend slowly, using the brakes only
occasionally to prevent them from
overheating.
WARNING
139)Always set the selector lever to P and
set the parking brake. Only setting the
selector lever to the P position without
using the parking brake to hold the vehicle
is dangerous. If P fails to hold, the vehicle
could move and cause an accident.140)If the engine is running faster than
idle, do not shift from N or P into a driving
gear. It's dangerous to shift from N or P
into a driving gear when the engine is
running faster than idle. If this is done, the
vehicle could move suddenly, causing an
accident or serious injury.
141)Do not shift into N when driving the
vehicle. Shifting into N while driving is
dangerous. Engine braking cannot be
applied when decelerating which could
lead to an accident or serious injury.
142)Do not use engine braking on slippery
road surfaces or at high speeds. Shifting
down while driving on wet, snowy, or
frozen roads, or while driving at high
speeds causes sudden engine braking,
which is dangerous. The sudden change in
tire speed could cause the tires to skid.
This could lead to loss of vehicle control
and an accident.
143)Do not let the vehicle move in a
direction opposite to the direction selected
by the selector lever. Do not let the vehicle
move backward with the selector lever in a
forward position, or do not let the vehicle
move forward with the selector lever in the
reverse position. Otherwise, the engine
may stop, causing the loss of the power
brake and power steering functions, and
make it difficult to control the vehicle which
could result in an accident.
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warning light (green) turns on.
The cruise control speed setting cannot
be performed under the following
conditions:
Automatic transmission: the
selector lever is in the P or N position;
Manual transmission: the shift
lever is in the neutral position;
The parking brake is applied;
Vehicles with Speed limiter: the
MODE switch for the adjustable speed
limiter is pressed.
Release the SET/- switch at the
desired speed, otherwise the speed will
continue decreasing while the SET/-
switch is pressed and held (except
when the accelerator pedal is
depressed);
On a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while
ascending, or speed up while
descending.
The cruise control will cancel if the
vehicle speed decreases below
21 km/h when climbing a steep grade.
The cruise control may cancel at
about 15 km/h below the preset speed
such as when climbing a long, steep
grade.
The vehicle speed preset using the
cruise control is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
INCREASING /
DECREASING SPEED
To increase speed
With cruise control switch: press the
RESUME/+ switch and hold it your
vehicle will accelerate. Release the
switch at the desired speed. Press the
RESUME/+ switch and release it
immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will increase the
preset speed according to the number
of times it is operated.
Using accelerator pedal: depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate to the
desired speed. Press the SET/- switch
and release it immediately.
IMPORTANT Accelerate if you want to
speed up temporarily when the cruise
control is on. Greater speed will not
interfere with or change the set speed.
Take your foot off the accelerator to
return to the set speed.
RESUME SPEED
If some other method besides the
OFF/CANCEL switch was used to
cancel cruising speed (such as applying
the brake pedal) and the system is still
activated, the most recent set speed
will automatically resume when the
RESUME/+ switch is pressed.
If vehicle speed is below 25 km/h,
increase the vehicle speed up to25 km/h or more and press the
RESUME/+ switch.
TEMPORARILY
CANCELLING THE
SYSTEM
To temporarily cancel the system, use
one of these methods: slightly depress
the brake pedal/depress the clutch
pedal (versions with manual
transmission)/press the OFF/CANCEL
switch.
If the RESUME/+ switch is pressed
when the vehicle speed is 25 km/h or
higher, the system reverts to the
previously set speed.
Note
If any of the following conditions occur,
the cruise control system is temporarily
canceled:
the parking brake is applied;
Versions with Speed limiter: the
MODE switch for the adjustable speed
limiter is pressed;
Automatic transmission: the
selector lever is in the P or N position or
on versions withmanual
transmission: the shift lever is in the
neutral position;
Automatic transmission: the cruise
control cannot be cancelled while
driving in manual mode (selector lever
shifted from D to M position). Therefore,
engine braking will not be applied even
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SETTING A DESIRED
SPEED
Proceed as follows:
press the ON switch to turn the
system on;
press the SET/- to set the speed.
When the current vehicle speed is
30 km/h or more, the speed is set to
the current vehicle speed. When the
current vehicle speed is less than
30 km/h, the speed is set to 30 km/h;
to increase the set speed: press
the RES/+ switch continuously.To
decrease the set speed: press the
SET/- switch continuously.
NOTE When the vehicle set speed is
displayed in the instrument cluster,
press the RES/+ switch to set the
displayed vehicle speed.
NOTE The vehicle speed may exceed
the set speed on a down slope.
TEMPORARILY
CANCELLING THE
SYSTEM
The system is temporarily cancelled
(stand-by status) when any of the
following operations is done while the
speed limiter is displayed:
OFF/CAN switch is pressed;
accelerator pedal is strongly
depressed.
Press the RES/+ switch to resume the
operation at the previous set speed.The set speed can be set by pressing
the SET/- switch while the system is in
stand-by status.
WARNING
148)Always turn off the system when
changing drivers. If the driver is changed
and the new driver is unaware of the speed
limiter function, the vehicle may not
accelerate when the driver depresses the
accelerator pedal, leading to an accident.
149)Always verify the safety of the
surrounding area and keep a safer distance
between vehicles ahead and behind you
when setting the speed limiter. If the speed
is set lower than the current vehicle speed,
the vehicle speed is decreased to the set
speed.
PARKING SENSOR
SYSTEM
(where provided)
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The parking sensor system uses
4 ultrasonic sensors (2 rear sensors and
2 rear corner sensors) fig. 93 to detect
obstructions around the vehicle while
parking the vehicle in a garage or
during parallel parking when the shift
lever (manual transmission)/selector
lever (automatic transmission) is in
reverse (R).
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SENSOR DETECTION
RANGE
The sensors detect obstructions within
the following range:
Lateral detection range: about
50 cm
Rear detection range: about
150 cm
SYSTEM OPERATION
When the ignition is switched ON and
the shift lever (manual transmission)/
selector lever (automatic transmission)
is shifted to the reverse (R), the beep
sound activates and the system is
enabled for use.
WARNING
150)Do not rely completely on the parking
sensor system and be sure to confirm the
safety around your vehicle visually when
driving. This system can assist the driver in
operating the vehicle in the forward and
backward directions while parking. The
detection ranges of the sensors are limited,
therefore, driving the vehicle while relying
only on the system may cause an accident.
Always confirm the safety around your
vehicle visually when driving.
151)Parking and other potentially
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,
always the driver’s responsibility. When
performing these operations, always make
sure that there are no other people
(especially children) or animals on the route
you want to drive into. The parking sensors
are an aid for the driver, but the driver must
never allow their attention to lapse during
potentially dangerous manoeuvres, even
those executed at low speeds.
IMPORTANT
26)Only have interventions on the bumper
in the area of the sensors carried out by a
Fiat Dealership. Interventions on the
bumper that are not carried out properly
may compromise the operation of the
parking sensors.
27)Only have the bumpers repainted or
any retouches to the paintwork in the area
of the sensors carried out by a Fiat
Dealership. Incorrect paint application
could affect the operation of the parking
sensors.
28)The sensors must be clean of mud,
dirt, snow or ice in order for the system to
operate correctly. Be careful not to scratch
or damage the sensors while cleaning
them. Avoid using dry, rough or hard
cloths. The sensors should be washed
using clean water with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary. When using special
washing equipment such as high pressure
jets or steam cleaning, clean the sensors
very quickly keeping the jet more than
10 cm away.
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STARTING AND OPERATING

of effectiveness is indicated on the
bottle label);
– the tear or puncture exceeds about
4 mm;
– the damage has occurred to an
area of the tire other than the tread;
– the vehicle has been driven with
nearly no air remaining in the tire;
– the tire has come off the wheel rim;
– damage to the wheel rim has
occurred;
– the tire has two or more punctures.
SEALING A TIRE WITH
TIRE SERVICE
Proceed as follows:
move the vehicle off the right-of-way
to a safe place on a level and hard
surface where the vehicle does not
obstruct traffic;
shift the shift lever to the 1 or
Reverse (R) position (manual
transmission), and shift the selector
lever to the P position (automatic
transmission);
apply the parking brake with the
brake pedal depressed and turn off the
engine;
if necessary, flash the hazard warning
lights and set up the roadside
emergency triangle;
unload passengers and cargo and
remove the tire service kit;
shake the tire sealant well. If the
bottle is shaken after the injection hose
is screwed on, tire sealant could spray
out from the injection hose. Tire sealant
contacting clothing or other objects
may be impossible to remove. Shake
the bottle before screwing on the
injection hose;
IMPORTANT The sealant hardens easily
and injecting it will be difficult under
cold weather conditions (0°C or below).
Warm the sealant inside the vehicle to
facilitate injection.
remove the cap 1 from the bottle 2
fig. 129. Screw on the injection hose
3 with the bottle's inner cap left on to
break the inner cap;
remove the valve cap 4 from the flat
tire fig. 130. Press the back of a valve
core tool 6 to the core of the tire valve
5 and bleed all the remaining air;
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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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If the coolant reservoir is empty or new
coolant is required frequently, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
BRAKE / CLUTCH FLUID
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It should be kept between the MAX and
MIN lines fig. 148.
The level normally drops with
accumulated distance, a condition
associated with wear of brake and
clutch linings. If it is excessively low,
have the brake/clutch system contact a
Fiat Dealership.
NOTE On right-hand drive versions the
reservoir is located on the left side of
the engine compartment.
WINDOW AND
HEADLIGHT WASHER
FLUID
203)
Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir fig. 149; open the cap and
add fluid if necessary.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
CONTROL UNIT
5)
The transmission control oil level should
only be checked at a Fiat Dealership.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
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6)
To get the best service from a battery:
keep it securely mounted;
keep the top clean and dry;
keep terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease;
rinse off spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda;
if the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
leads and charge the battery every six
weeks.
NOTE
Every time the battery is reconnected
after being disconnected, it is
necessary to perform the following
procedure:
warm up the engine;
with the vehicle stationary, the engine
running and the transmission in the
neutral or N/P (for automatic
transmission) position, press the
accelerator down fully to bring the
engine speed to over 6000 rpm;
release the accelerator pedal and
wait for the engine to return naturally to
idling speed.
If this procedure is not performed, the
warning light could turn on: in this
case, contact Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT If, after the
first press of the accelerator pedal to
bring the engine to over 6000 rpm,
another follows immediately after
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FLUID CAPACITIES
Item Capacities
Fuel tank (litres)45
Engine oil (without oil filter replacement) (litres) 3.2
Engine oil (with oil filter replacement) (litres) 3.8
Coolant (versions with manual transmission) (litres)
7.2
(*)/ 6.7(**)
Coolant (versions with automatic transmission) (litres)
7.1(*)/ 6.5(**)
Manual transmission oil (litres)2.1
Automatic transmission fluid (litres) 7.5
Rear differential oil (litres)0.6
LSD oil (litres)0.6
Brake oil (& Clutch oil) (litres)0.55
(*) Left-hand drive versions.
(**) Right-hand drive versions.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS